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 Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:26 pm
Two days after the first lesson, Shun found himself back at the pool, staring into the water. He still didn't really have high hopes that this was going to work out. He didn't make any progress in that first attempt after all. The Reaper was where he had always been when it came to swimming. He didn't know what the issue was, but he just didn't seem to have the capability to swim.
Sitting at the edge of the water, he stared into the depths.
Mitsu didn't want to give up on him when it came to this so he supposed that was something.
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:59 pm
It had taken a couple of days of rest to get back in order but finally Mitsu was feeling better and urged Shun to give swimming another try. Just because their first attempt hadn't gone all that well didn't mean they wouldn't make a break through today.
When the werewolf arrived she was pleased to see Shun already sitting pool side. Setting her duffle bag down she quickly threw off her top shirt and made her way over to Shun. "You ready for your second lesson?"
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:04 pm
Shun could hear the faint patter of steps behind him, and sure enough it was his girl. His expression softened at the sight of her, turning around so he could face her a little more directly.
"About as ready as I'll ever be," he replied before deciding to switch to another topic in the meantime.
"So I hear there's something coming up called Prom... Are you interested in going at all?"
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:29 pm
"Prom?" Mitsu smiled kneeling next to her reaper. "I dunno, I guess that depends. Are you asking me out?" Her tone was playful as she leaned against him.
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:33 pm
As she leaned against him, Shun lightly wrapped an arm around her.
"You could say that," he replied, "I hear it's a masquerade."
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:45 pm
"Oh that sounds fun," Mitsu's eyes brightened at the idea, leaning into the hold as she gave the event some thought. She had her dress from last year but she was fairly certain you were supposed to wear something different each time. Perhaps Lizzy could help her come up with an idea. She could sew on her own but if the spider demoness could help her come up with a plan that would be helpful.
"Do you know what you might wear?" Shun had effectively distracted her from her task. Despite the expansive pool in front of them her focus wasn't on it.
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:52 pm
"Probably a suit. Nothing too fancy. You know how I am with these things," Shun replied, "I'm going to need to find a mask, however."
Over all, the idea of the dance still wasn't something he particularly enjoyed. However, it was another excuse to spend some time with his girl. Last year for prom, they hadn't been together yet so perhaps the experience would be a bit different. Not that the former year hadn't been enjoyable in its own right.
"Would you like to go then?"
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:09 pm
"I can help you find a mask." If there was one thing Mitsu knew it was masks. It was rather ironic that last year she didn't want to go without her mask and this year when she would have been fine without it...she would be wearing one anyway. The thought made her want to giggle.
"Of course! I would be honored to be your date," Leaning toward him she gave the reaper a quick peck on the cheek. "And now down to business."
Patting his knee lightly Mitsu stood up and jumped into the pool sending a spray of water in all directions. When she surfaced she was all smiles waiting for Shun to join her. "I've got some different things for you to try today."
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:18 pm
"I'm sure you'll be able to," Shun whispered in turn before leaning lightly against the girl. She had been wearing masks for a long time and all. But now that distraction was over, Mitsu was still intent on getting him to swim. Oh well.
Letting out a deep breath, he nodded and slipped into the water and started to slowly walk towards the wolf girl.
"Is that so?" he asked with a raised brow. He hoped it wasn't more floaties.
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:10 pm
"Yes, I think I might have come up with something that will help you narrow down what's keeping you for effectively swimming." Or aka sinking like the titanic. "You're very good at meditating. I was wondering if it might be able to help you as well."
Reaching for his hand she pulled him along until they were in water that came to Mitsu's chest. "We tried the back stoke the other day so I think today we'll work on the front stroke and breast stroke. First, though....I want you to meditate and maybe clear your mind a bit." Meditation was a tool he had used with her in the past so it should work for something like this shouldn't it?
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:17 pm
Meditation. It could help. Potentially. It was hard to say right now. Shun nodded to her before standing with his feet a little apart so that he could stand more comfortably. Meditation while standing wasn't really normal but he probably just needed to clear his mind a bit.
Closing his eye, he let out a slow breath, controlling his breathing. Slowly, he cleared his mind and narrowed in his focus. He began to relax, but not completely as he needed to not slip back and sink.
After several minutes of this, his eye reopened to stare at Mitsu.
"Alright."
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:25 pm
Mitsu fell silent while she watched Shun relax. When he finally turned back toward her she nodded. "Alright, if you notice any change in your mood or how you feel let me know." Maybe if they focused on it when it occurred Shun might be able to narrow down what the true issue was.
Taking a deep breath Mitsu began to explain their next step. "Alright, the front stroke is pretty simple but instead of focusing on your arm movements you need to focus on your shoulder rotation. It will be less strain on the body if you do so." Mitsu went about showing him the technique before she came to a stop beside him. "Now you try."
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:30 pm
Quietly, Shun watched as she demonstrated the front stroke. Again, it looked simple enough, but execution was going to be a whole other matter for him. Once he had an idea of how it was done, he took in a deep breath and went on to try and mimic it. He got one stroke down, and then he slowly drifted down while he tried to get the second. The Reaper tried to bring himself back up, but it wasn't working and he was forced to just stand up, taking in a deep breath once he surfaced.
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:22 am
"Ah, you're doing better," Mitsu encouraged. "I can tell you're starting to get the idea behind how to move. Work more on learning the technique and not so much on keeping afloat for right now."
Mitsu had to wonder how would be the best way for him to apply what he learned if all he did was sink when he tried. Initially she went back to the idea of the floaties but those hadn't gone over too well the day before. What would Hel do?
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Probably wrestle him into the floaties whether he wanted them on or not. Sigh, that really wasn't an option. He would surely just teleport away.
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 10:28 am
Shun gave Mitsu an odd glance as she said he was doing better. It certainly didn't seem like he had done.much better that time. Letting out a breath, he went on to try again with about the same result. As he sank down, he just felt a sort of sense of helplessness. It was subtle, but it was still there regardless.
The reaper came back to the surface and took some deep breathes to get his air back.
"I don't think this is working, " he said quietly.
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