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 Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 12:19 pm
" Are you okay? " Shima asked, hoping Arahila didnt scrape herself or anything, as she fell.
It was quite different. For the first time, Shima had the chance to watch somebody else fall, and go at it. Shima couldnt say, that she was helping actually, but it was surprising. Watching somebody else for a change.
" You need to relax your limbs. It's a bit too.. " Shima paused, trying to find the word, " .. tense. Theres a big line between too relaxed and too tense." Shima tried to put it into words. She wasnt good with words at all. If you were too tense, then your muscles wouldnt move the way you wanted it to.
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:44 am
Arahila reached the top for the second time that day and figured that if all else failed she would be very good at climbing that ladder fairly soon. She listened to Shima's words and tryed to make sense of them, nodding that she had heard.
Leaning out, she grasped the bar again and prepared herself, at least this time she had some idea of what it would feel like. Taking a deep breath she stared stright ahead. It was alot harder to actually jump then to find yourself falling like she had last time. Her finger moved nervously across the bar, trying to find a better grip as she bit her lip a little. Yes, actually jumping off your own free will was alot harder.
Closing her eyes, Arahila finally let herself go off the platform, hands tightning around the bar. Opening her eyes she saw the ground rushing below her and this time she wasn't as nervous about it. Oh, she was still nervous beyond belief, but not as nervous as before. Tensing up her legs she attemmted to pump them as if she was on a swing, trying to get her body to follow for more momentum. It was about then that she decided she liked go foreward a lot more then going backwards.
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:14 pm
" You got the hang of it. Just keep practicing like that until you get used to it. " Shima said, cheerfully.
" Rather then falling, if you want to land, push yourself back um.. really hard, until you reach the platform again and just land there. " Shima paused, trying to find the right words, but since she couldnt, really hard was more simple words, but vague.
Shima might as well, get into a little practice while Arahila was doing it. Leaping down from her sitting position, Shima held on to the bar, as she swung back and forth.
" Create bigger distances between your swings back and forth, to help you swing faster and better. It helps to make it easier when people do flips. " Shima advised, as she got close to Arahila, but backing down a moment later.
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:07 pm
 It had been four days. Four days since she had been confronted by Tem and Ima. Four days since she told her parents her plans. Four days since she was readily accepted into Kaleido stage, without audition thanks to Tem and Ima. To say Levana was still a bit shocked wouldn't be a lie, but the young gymnast had managed to get herself in order and move into the housing space provided for the trainees. The transition wasn't too hard but her parents just had to make it worse than what it really was. They acted as if the whole moving process meant they'd never see 'their little girl' again. They apparently didn't think logically. Besides that though things were going well for the 16 year old demon. She wasn't completely unpacked yet but she wasn't about to let something like that interfere with her daily routine. So, after being told where the training center was out via Ima, Levana had started in that direction.
Upon entering the spacious facility, Levana quickly noted that there were many things here that she had never worked with. Well, it wasn't unexpected after all. She had no training in circus technique or acts but she didn't let that frighten her. In fact, she looked upon it as a new and exciting challenge which standing in front of her which she was determined to rise above.
Setting her bag on a bench which ran along the wall of the entranceway, Levana proceeded to strip out of her sweats and t-shirt and into a green leotard with nude colored tights. Sitting on the bench she pulled the convertible tights down and over her feet before opening her bag and pulling out a pair of worn-out split soled ballet slippers. They worked well gymnastic things so she just assumed they'd work well here as well. Once the slippers were secure on her feet she rose and pulled a black hair band from around her wrist as she pulled her hair into a tight ponytail. Giving it one good tug to make sure it wasn't going to move, Levana stuffed her clothes into her bag, zipped it closed and walked over to a mat where she proceeded to stretch out her muscles.
While she did this, Levana paid little attention to the people already within the room. Her mind was focused on her job at hand and that was to get her body ready for the work she was about to do. Taking care to stretch out both sides of her body equally, Levana stretched her arms, legs, back, sides and neck in equal amounts of time. Once sure that what she had done was enough she glanced around the room for something that she was familiar with to start out on to warm up. Her eyes fell upon a balance beam. Next she located a spring board which she situated a few feet from the actual beam in which she wished to use. She found a box of chalk which she stepped into and shuffled her feet around in for a few moments before stepping out, tapping her shoes off, and walking to the head othe run mat.
Taking a deep breath to focus her mind, Levana looked down at the mat as she rose on her toes to fix her center of balance. Once ready she looked up at the beam and sprinted down the run mat, hit the spring board and flipped up onto the beam where she landed with careful precision. Once adjusted and sure she had her balance which only took a split second, Levana did a cartwheel into a roundoff which she stopped midway and spun herself back around, did a split and then bent back so that her feet hit the beam. She came up did a front split jump before hitting the beam again. Locating herself at the end of the beam facing out Levana took a quick deep breath before doing a back bend, stopping a quick back handspring which she let her landed on her hands, letting her feet and legs swing down below the beam. Stopping them she muscled herself bakc up into a handstand before bending back onto her feet and doing another back walk over to the edge of the beam facing the other end. With one last deep breath she took two steps did one front walk over, hit the end of the beam leapt and flipped twice before hitting the mat with a slap before finishing with her hands up.
Once she finished holding the position for a few seconds she caught up on her breathing as she walked over to her stuff to take a quick drink of water while she studied the other contraptions on which she could begin training with.
((OOC: Hope you guys don't mind but I am going to throw Levana in. I didn't see anything that mentioned what time frame this RP took place so I am just going to assume that it's after the welcoming RP and all. If that's a problem just let me know and I'll just delete my post. smile ))
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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:38 pm
Shima stared at the new girl, watching her. The balance beam was rather difficult, and Shima didnt hate it but it wasnt her favorite either.
It wasnt as if Shima wasnt knowledgable about it, but she also knew when somebody was good. But you didnt need to know anythign at all, to see that this person was good, but beyond exellence.
And that was simply a warm up, for her, from the looks of it. Shima didnt see her at the auditions.. It was most likely she was already a performer? But still.. Shima was rather envious of the girl's talent. Shima couldnt possibly reach that far, with what she had now. Of course, a performer would already be good. This was interesting~
Shima wanted to approach her, but wasnt sure how. Shima stopped at the platform, as she swung back sitting down. She could watch Arahila in a moment, but for now she waned to see this girl. She looked really pretty, with silver hair and green leotard. Green suited her, and Shima didnt doubt any color probably did.
Resting her head in her hands, Shima didnt deny that herself, she was also nice-looking herself, for Shima wasnt one for modesty but This girl was nice.
Shima also wasnt one to deny it, but one can check out both girls and guys right? For different reasons of course.
If the girl glanced up Shima probably would have given her a wave but it didnt seem like she was looking for company of any sort now, and seemed only intent on training.
How boring. Was she the type all training, no fun? Probably not. But it was possible.
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:03 pm
Arahila hadn't noticed the new girl at first, concentrating on holding on and swinging her body in time with the trapeze. She found herself getting more comfartable and enjoying the feeling instead of wanting to scream. When she looked at the other girl for reassurance she saw that her attention was somewhere else. Without thinking she glanced in the same direction and saw another girl over near the balance beam.
That was all it took to throw her off balance yet again. Squeaking, she felt her hands loosen on the bar and just barely had enough wits about her to make sure she landed on her back in the net. Staring up she shook off the surprise allitle and slid over to the edge for the second time. Arahila found herself stopping though and looking at the new girl. She was pretty, in a diffrent sort of way, and not familiar at all.
Shrugging it off she slid from the net and made her way back up the ladder, glancing a few times at the glint of silver hair.
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:09 am
As Levana glanced around the training center she noticed that there was a lack of uneven bars. That was certainly surprising, how was she suppose to...oh....
Eyes moved to the trapeze that was set up with a large black net situated underneath. No time like the present to begin training on it, correct? It couldn't be that much different than the uneven bars. True it was more of a swing than just a bar that stood stationary but surely it wouldn't be too hard to figure it out.
Confident in her abilities to get the handle on the trapeze, Levana set off towards the ladder which led up to the platform above. Had she known though that the trapexe was already occupied though she wouldn't have ascended. As she stared at the contraptions earlier her mind just negated the fact that there were people using the trapeze already. That sometimes happened, expecially when she lost herself in thought over something.
Finally reaching the top of the ladder and pulling herself up onto the platrom, Levana startled slightly as she saw another girl standing there. "Oh I am sorry! I didn't notice you were up here." She blushed slightly at her mistake. She really needed to pay closer attention to such things. "Once I get into a training mind-frame I sort of forget to notice things." Glancing out at the swings, Levana noticed that the swing usually hooked at the platfrom was currently hanging over the net. Her eyes drifted down to the net where another girl was sitting. "Oh I didn't realize you were helping to train another girl. Oh wait! That must mean you know how to use the trapexe!" She smiled. "Would care giving me a crash course on how to use my body when swinigng? I am a new trainee, I just arrived today and have yet to experiment on the trapeze. I am hoping it's not too much unlike the uneven bars."
Like Shima had done earlier to Levana, Levana assumed that Shima was already a performer at Kaleido Stage and was assisting other trainees with the trapeze.
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:52 pm
As Arahila made her way from the net to the platform yet again she was going over the trapeze in her mind. Almost everything could be calcutlated according to her and she was trying to figure out a way to not fall. When she reached the top and reached for the bar again she noticed that the other girl had already shimmied up the one opposite her and was talking to the violet haired girl. She still didn't know her name...
Shrugging it off, Arahila grabbed the bar and prepared herself to swing out yet again. She wasn't enjoying this that much but now it was more like a personal challenge. Arahila had been accepted based on her flexibiltliy and eagerness to learn. She also picked up on things fairly easily but this didn't seem to be one of them. Instead of closing her eyes and leaping like she had done last time she choose to focus on the girl with silver hair. There was just something entrancing about her. Focusing her blue eyes on her she swung out and watched as she grew bigger as she got closer...then smaller as Arahila swung away. Her swings were getting slightly better as she got used to this feeling but they still we're not even half way decent.
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 11:17 pm
 Shima wasnt surprised, but amused, as the girl with silver hair, climbed up only to find company.
When somebody didnt notice things, it just meant they were most likely, deeply involved or either spacy. But she must of been really of it, not to see them
Interesting.
" It's no problem. I do the same thing too. " Shima smiled at Levana, surprised when the girl asked for a lesson.
Wait.. This girl's a trainee?! But she's so awesome! Shima's head was swirling.
" You're a trainee? But.. " Shima's voice trailed off.. " I'm a trainee as well. I was only helping Arahila with the little bit I know. I can try to help you. " Shima was a bit mytified, that this girl wasnt a preformer or something. Shima looked over at Arahila swinging.
" You need to picture what you want to do, and just go for it! " Shima shouted to Arahila as she got closer.
Turning back to the other girl, Shima pointed up to the bar next to her.
" You can try to do this one. I'm just planning to sit here, so its availible. If you want to try it, just hold on and swing using your stamina. Which I'm pretty sure you've got plenty of seeing your little warm-up down there. I'm guessing it takes alot to work the beam.
If you feel like falling, just drop. Like I told Arahila, picture what you want to do and go do it. " Shima wasnt sure, other then showing her but there was only two trapezes. Was she working too fast? Shima usually did, working in a whirlwind.
" Is that too much..? " Shima wondered aloud.
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:00 am
Levana looked at her a bit confused at first at her question of being a trainee but didn't comment as the girl continued. "I am hoping it's not too much unlike the uneven bars." Her eyes drifted to the girl on the other swing as the violet haired girl beside her called out.
"If you're sure that you don't mind me jumping onto the swing..." She trailed off as she reached the unlatch it. Her hands clutched at the cold metal of the swings bar as she looked back at the girl with a smile. "No it's not too much." She turned to jump off the platform but realised how rude she had been. Turning back to the girl, Levana help out a hand to her while the other held onto the swing. "I am Levana by the way. I am afraid I missed the welcoming meeting since I only arrived early this morning."
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Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:28 am
Crystal eyes blazed as Arahila continued to swing. She was beginning to enjoy this weightless feeling and zone in on it, forgetting the world like she tended to do when in deep concentration.
Okay, so I can swing without falling. What do I do now?
Arahila came out of her private thoughts and saw the other girl about to swing out. Her eyes moved to the violet haired girl who had yet to move and then rested on the bar that was kinda hanging in the middle of the trapeze.
Hmm...well, let's try it...not like the net really hurts.
Squinching up her face, she threw more force into her swing and as she neared it she swung foreward, letting go and reaching for the other bar. She reached out but only managed to get one hand around it and only for a brief second. She didn't have enough momentum and couldn't get her other hand up. As her hand started to slip she strained to keep a grip but found the word "crap..." escaping her mouth moments before the wind rushed past her in her third fall of the day.
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Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:51 am
Uneven bars? Shima hadnt even heard of that. But the name probably spoke for themself.
" The distance between the two bars on a trapeze can be confusing varying between the sets. But otherwise that, I'm not sure what else there is. " Shima put her hand to her forehead, trying to think. But in a moment, she gave up.
Waving Levana's hand away, Shima indicated she would continue sitting.
" I'm Shima. " She said softly, continuing, " I wouldnt want that guy down there to hear. I dislike those types already. Such an awkward social. " Shima sighed, she would give Arahila her name but Shima caught sight of Arahila on the net in the corner of her eye. Too far.
it wasnt as if Shima was a snob or anything. But Ramajan rubbed her in the wrong way, being with his casual-try-to-be-cool demeanor.
" Levana. That's a awesome name. I definetly wont forget that. " Shima grinned, knowing she was a bit on the absent-minded side.
Brushing her hands against each other, to brush away the dust, Shima dangled her legs sitting on the platform as she did, when she first got on. The platform felt cool, as Shima rested her head on the side of the ladder.
" I'm afraid if I go on the trapeze now, Ill only be trying to show off, being the person I am. So you people should go, since it'd be really selfish of me to hog it. After all, we'll get alot more days as the newcomers. " Shima said cheerfully to Levana grinning. Her hair flowed about her, almost reaching the surface.
Studying her violet locks, Shima decided she needed a haircut soon.
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:55 pm
Levana smiled and shook her head slightly at Shima's rather lazy demeanor. It was odd running into people who spent quite a bit of time resting their bums instead of practicing but Levana had met a few fair share of them in her past so they don't bother her near as much as they once did. Shima's relaxed personality only amused Levana now. "Well it's wonderful to meet you."
Turning to face the swing right on, Levana grasped the metal tightly and took a deep breath befo picking up her legs and allowing herself to swing out. The moment her body was use to for the uneven bars helped her out quite a bit in the first stage. Swinging was of no problem to her and was actually fairly easy but when it came time to look ahead and judge the distance between her swing and the next, well that was something completely different.
Unlike what she was use to the swing would be on the same plane as the one she was currently on. Another factor was that the swing would be a fairly longer distance away than her body was accustom to jumping to. Not to mention that the momentum of the swing she was currently on was an odd feeling for the uneven bars never moved, only her body did to propell her around them.
Allowing herself to swing a few more times back and forth, Levana tried to study the distance of the swing she wanted to reach and by the 7th swing she propelled her body forward. Her body stretched out as arms reached forward for her destination.
And just as she thought she would make it...
Levana felt the momentum die and felt her body begin to plummet. Twisting around, she landed on her back eyes staring up at the trapeze as she tried to figure out what she could have done wrong. It was so hard to determine with only being up there once so rolling over to the edge of the net she slipped off and climbed back up to the platform with determination set in her eyes.
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:29 pm
(( Since Shima's quite bored, I think Ill have her try the balance beams? She dislikes the trampoline but she would like to try it too. :0~ Any other ideas? ))
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Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:40 am
((Go for whatever you think would be most interesting RP right now. XD))
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