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Akane comes into the training room looking about. The class before hers was still in session but that was entirely what she was looking for. Something had caught her attention when she blocked. The aura around her had focused to a large degree in her arms. Despite being simply reflexive, it was impossibly effective. Now the research was to begin. If a simple transfer of energy made so much improvement in performance, maybe she could find out how the energy moved in higher performing individuals so she could use similar techniques in combat next time.

Her findings were surprising, although the energy flow and presence wasn't as strong, it's actual movement and changing concentrations was undeniable. This was probably more than she could have hoped for by far, she simply hoped that come next period she would be able to replicate what she had found. Some changes in the body came before some of the attacks made against them, some were reactive. But for the attacker it was their reflexive adaptability that seemed to make or break their attacks.

More over after watching a few matches Akane got to a point of actually being able to predict a number of the attacks before they were made and even some of the defending responses were obvious as well. Each persons style was infinitely more apparent than before her change, if she could put her research in motion next period... She almost felt sorry for her would be sparring partner.

The instructor for the class seemed to be unhappy with such a harsh finish to the fight, especially considering the fact that Amai was not even one of his students. He started to object when Akane chimed in "Mr. Roosevelt, my apologies, I know we're not in this period, but Amai and I both came here to cool off a little, the day has been excessively exciting, if you could take a look at Rodney and make sure he's ok I'd like permission to spare with Amai, I don't think she's done yet and I'd hate for her to accidentally hurt someone." She smiles "I doubt she'd over do it with a friend to spar with."

The instructor nodded, still looking displeased but he trusted Akane judgements even if he doubted her ability. Akane looked to Amai and spoke very softly "How are your ribs?" The girl was genuinely concerned but she knew she couldn't simply scold Amai for being there and expect her to sit in the corner for the rest of the day.

Akane took a readied stance, only showing Amai her profile, he forward arm raised, her away lowered and ready to strike. She slowly exhaled before quickly closing the gap between then, pivoting on her forward foot to bring her further side in, stepping into a straight forward punch aimed for the center of Amai's chest. She knew with a straight forward attack like this she could expect to be blocked or at least ed countered. Amai was not a trained fighter so avoiding the attack was not likely, despite her obvious experience.

Akane glances down when Amai shifts to repost, she knew her knee was the target. Quickly Akane twisted her knee inwards towards her back leg so when Amai made contact the assaulted knee bent the way it was meant to. The fist thrown earlier was quickly used to push off of the blocking arms to restore Akane balance, her advancing side was now away from her opponent. Once her back foot finds purchase, her front foot comes off the mat, readies and lunges forward with a solid thrust kick looking to break Amai's defensive stance.

This was where Akane's inexperience showed, she lacked the control to stop, the flash caught her off guard and her leg and footing was forfeit. Once she was on the ground however she not only knew she was in a bad position, she also knew that Amai wouldn't just wait for her to get back up. She recalled and perfectly reproduced a recovery roll she had seen one of the other students perform in a previous match. Akane to say the least was surprised, she hadn't gotten to that point in class yet, let alone practiced it... Now was not the time for questions or reflection, Amai would be on the offensive.

Akane staggers her stance and crosses her arms to protect against the charge. She was focused now and completely intent on handling this. If Amai took her down it would be likely that the instructor would get involved and disciplinary action would be taken against her. However if Akane were to handle the situation the two would be able to walk out of there without consequence... hopefully. She had to handle this herself, and she was determined to do so. As her conviction grew so did the energy in her arms. That barely familiar warmth and strength she felt before returned just in the nick of time for Amai to go crashing head first into what could almost be described as a brick wall.

This was the opening Akane needed, she closed the distance quickly bringing one arm around as fast as she could to strike where Amai's ribs were already damaged. More than anything the move was simply a loose wristed open hand slap, Akane wasn't looking to cause any further damage but she did need to make it hurt so she could follow up with a hard punch on the opposite side of her ribs and finish with a solid knee to Amai's mid section hoping to atleast extinguish the fight in her for now.