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 Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:30 am
As she led him out of the dorm, she turned back to eye him quizzically. What is there to break? She murmured. Other than me. And I assure you, Jericho. you cannot break me.
She kept walking, until they were a ways from the building, and then her wings flared with light. Let me see how much you have managed on your own, at least? Turn around, I want to see it from behind.Blade Kuroda IM SORRYRRYYY YOU HAVE MY PERMISSION TO REMIND ME ABOUT THIS MORE OFTEN, RIDE ME HARD BLADE
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:12 am
"Well.. my wings for one. Then I'll be grounded even longer," Jericho said with a frown. Once they were outside and in a nice open area, he stopped and watched her as her wings burst into light. Nodding to her, he turned around as requested and took in a deep breath. He crouched down briefly before leaping up into the air and began to flap. The dragon managed to get a fair amount of air, moreso than if he were just jumping, but he shortly came back onto the ground with a thud.
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:15 pm
Jericho. Riley chastised. You know I'll never let that happen. She watched very carefully as he lifted up on the ground. The muscles looked strained, as they pulled up his full weight, and relaxed only when he was on the ground. Does your back hurt? Especially after a day of practicing this.
She moved up, putting her hands on his back, and felt where the muscles had bulged the strongest. Does any of this hurt?
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:20 pm
Regaining his balance after landing as he did, he glanced over his shoulder and nodded, "Yeah, it gets kinda sore."Jericho paused for the moment as she felt a part of his back. He tensed briefly as she applied pressure to the muscle. "Yeah. Uh.. could you put a little more pressure? That kind of feels good."
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:27 pm
She didn't seem surprised to hear the answer, because she could feel the tension in the muscles. At least that means they're getting stronger. All you really needed was time, and more practice. I'll make sure you get a workout today, and then tomorrow, you should rest. Give the muscles time to reknit.
She pushed her fingers down under the tense muscle frame, working through the kinks. That is the best method of gaining muscle tone. Work hard one day, rest the next. You'll see. You'll be up on your own in no time.
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:50 pm
"Do you think a part of the problem is that my wings aren't strong enough yet?" Jericho asked. It hadn't really occurred to him before, but given what she had just said, it just kind of spurred a thought. As she began to massage his tense muscles, he sort of melted down a little. "Ah... that feels really nice..." he murmured.
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:58 pm
It isn't your wings that aren't strong enough. She chuckled out. Your back muscles are the ones that need the most strength. Though these, She traced a line up the length of the thickest part of the wing, where it connected to the back, are a big part of it too. So yes, my hypothesis is that you just need to strengthen the muscle.
She pushed down harder. It's a good thing that this feels pleasant to you. It means you haven't overexerted or strained anything. You would feel pain, if you'd done any of that. Her expression brightened. I'm really glad I get this chance to help you, Jericho. I've been.. it's been.. odd. Not having you around. Her expression filled with confusion. I haven't been able to figure out exactly why.
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:00 am
Jericho closed his eyes and grunted lightly as she pushed down harder. Yeah, he was sore alright, but this was a nice sort of pain. For a moment or so, he had even zoned out a little because of that, but her words caught his attention. "I've been feeling pretty weird too but... I just figured it's because I don't quite know who I am, if you know what I mean."
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:33 am
I know what you mean. She murmured, her hands pulling away as they stopped. But that's not why I feel like this. Perhaps for you. But I know it isn't for me.
She moved to stand in front of him, and her wings flared out again, humming softly with energy. She put her hands on his waist. It's time to spread your wings. Try to hover, like you did a moment ago, but don't stop flapping. I'm taking you up.
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:36 am
Jericho rubbed the back of neck at that, trying to think of possible causes, but nothing was coming up right now. "Alright," he replied before stretching his wings. He took in a deep breath once more, then launched himself into the air. He began to flap just as he did before, and he was hoping he wasn't beating Riley with his wings as he did this.
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:40 am
Riley felt blessed to have wings that did not need to beat, as she bent in closer to keep from being hit by the large, heavy wings at his either side. She just lifted smoothly, her own power raising her up at her desired rate. You taught me how to do this. She murmured distractedly. It was yet another memory she shouldn't have had, once more unrealized. Seems only fair I return the favor. You're slowing down, I can feel more of your weight in my arms. Work the wings harder, Jericho. I am not an easy taskmaster.
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:42 am
Jericho would have said something, but he was focusing on keeping himself afloat as much as he could. And thus, all that escaped him was a grunt as he began to try and keep it up, forcing his wings to keep pace. It wasn't easy. By now, he would have dropped back to the earth.
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:55 am
She could feel his struggle, but she was true to her word, refusing to let him give up just yet. You can do better. Put everything you've got into it. I don't even see you sweating yet. She rose him up higher, leaving the world behind him. Push hard, Jericho. Dig as deep down as you can until you've got nothing left.
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:57 am
The dragon grit his teeth together as he continued to flap and beat down as hard as he could.
"Trying," he grunted out. He clenched his hands into fists as he strained his wings, mustering with all his might to keep on top.
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:00 am
You're not done yet. She growled. Her hands tightened, claws digging into skin. Your life depends on staying in the air. I could let you go at any time. She lifted him up, continuing to hover in more dangerous heights. HARDER. BEAT THEM HARDER. She wasn't very good at the positive approach to learning, even with her best friend. She simply forced the best out of him - or anyone she was working with.
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