[PLOT-PRP]I'll Make a Fighter Out of You -Menolly/Raken -FIN

[Tartara Seabreeze]

He watched her carefully, waiting for her to start before beginning to count. Not that he got past 5 before suddenly she was in the dirt.

While some would laugh at such a display, the angels face in the ground and tush in the air, Raken only winced in sympathy. This was a serious matter, and he treated it as such. Crouching down, he spoke softly as to not add further injury to her pride. "Are you alright Menolly?" The demon gently placed a hand on her shoulder. He'd offer her help up, but she'd just have to get down again if she wanted to give it another try.

"It's a strange motion isn't it? You can try with your knees on the ground instead of straight legged, it's much easier that way. And you'll feel what muscles are worked in this exercise."

Evilsilverdragon

 

[EvilSilverDragon]

Making a suffering sound, one embarrassed angel stayed in her position for what felt like an eternity. Raken's voice was a guardian sent relief. "Mmfph. Yeah I am okay." Offering him a smile she gladly accepted his help to stand up. Unwilling to release his hand immediately, she dusted herself off with the free hand. Sighing, Menolly offered him a smile again.

There was no exact 'do this' tone to what he was saying, so the war breifly waged. Should she try what he was asking or not? Tug between doing what seemed to please him and not doing anything at all ended rather quickly.

"I'll try." Okay, deep breaths! Menolly got down again this time using her knees instead of her feet. The first two attempts looked more like a cat stretching than an actual push up. Eventually she was able to pull off two half way decent ones before rocking back at the hips. Set in a sitting position with her butt on her feet the angel just looked up at the demon as she worked to get her breath back.

Tartara Seabreeze

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[Tartara Seabreeze]

The demon smiled slightly in encouragement as she agreed to try once more. He moved out of the way for her to get back down, and respectfully waited for her to move at her own pace. Slowly, she was able to get off the two pushups.

Which was...not great. But it was a start, and every mastered technique began somewhere.

When she looked up at him, breathless, he gave quick nod in approval. "That was it, very good Menolly. You knew that the first two attempts were wrong, and you corrected yourself. Your back was a little low, but more than acceptable for just starting." High praise from a typically cold pae. However he had taught Dyas, who required a soft touch. And he could tell Menolly required gentler than that. Different students required different teaching styles.

As the angel caught her breath, he offered his hand again to help her stand before reaching into the basket for the bladder of water. "Water?"

Evilsilverdragon

 

[EvilSilverDragon]

Never slow on accepting a hand, her own shot out to take his. Standing up on her own power, but reluctant to release him, Menolly remained still for a little while longer content to watch. Everything burned a little, it was difficult to understood why he enjoyed pushups. Even she could tell this was important to him, just a feeling.

Maybe over time she might be better at it, anything he enjoyed doing she wanted to join after all. For a long while, her words failed. There was frantic searching, drawers pulled out and papers spilled but nothing on them. There should be words, she felt she should day something but what?

"Thanks", she finally managed out something.

Tartara Seabreeze

 

[Tartara Seabreeze]

While Menolly was a bit confused and already tired, Raken was noticeably in high spirits. He was out doing what he loved. Bettering himself, and helping out others. The demon handed the water bladder over to her. "When you catch your breath, we'll go for a light jog. Go a little easier on you before agility."

And he was offering a jog rather than the sprint he had in mind. Something told him if he pressed for that, he wasn't getting much else the rest of the day.

Evilsilverdragon

 

[EvilSilverDragon]

Taking the water, Menolly quickly drank to cover any potential expression. This was going to be a long day, but he seemed so happy. No doubt she was going so be sore tomorrow!

Taking in his energy, she returned the water and kept her smile, "Alright!" Not quite what he would have gotten if he asked for help in the kitchen but it was there.

Tartara Seabreeze

 

[Tartara Seabreeze]

He took the water back, took a swig from it himself and set it back into the basket. When he straightened, he rolled his shoulders in anticipation. "We'll go easy." He assured her before starting into a jog. A nice, lazy trot around the perimeter of the course. He hoped that by jogging with her, she'd enjoy it a little more than having her do it by herself. And his own muscles were aching to move. Couldn't let her have all the fun. "Keep your chest high. You want to have good breathing so you don't pass out."

Evilsilverdragon

 

[EvilSilverDragon]

Somehow, deep down she knew, his version of easy and hers were two different things. Complaining wasn't a considered option, rather she rolled her own shoulders and just tried to keep up with Raken. No matter where they were going, her only concern was keeping up with him.

He couldn't leave her behind she'd just need to keep up.

Chest high wasn't too bad, though she did resort to putting an arm acrossed said chest as she ran for comfort. The rookie mistake was made, she went several steps before taking a breath.

Tartara Seabreeze

 

[Tartara Seabreeze]

He glanced over to watch her form, who currently was...Oh. He felt his face warm slightly as he tried to ignore her arm placement. She did have rather...ample chest area.

Was it getting hot out here?

He took a deep breath, and focused on hers instead. More precisely the lack of it. "Consistent breathing. I don't want you passing out. I breath in and out in step. In." He inhaled on a right foot. His left foot followed, right again, back to left. "Out." He said as his right came down again. He matched his pace to hers, keeping it slow and easy for her.  

[EvilSilverDragon]

Menolly tried to nod, there wasn't enough free air to talk back. Rather then try more than a wheezing puff, Menolly just tried to do as he instructed. Breathing on one foot and out the other wasn't hard. It did make her feel a little lightheaded.

At least he was 'running' with her, that got a slightly strained smile.

Tartara Seabreeze

 

[Tartara Seabreeze]

"Better." The demon encouraged, watching her closely. He tried not to though...too closely. "Not so fast though. Leave a step or two in between inhaling or exhaling." Don't breath too much or too little. A fine balance.

They were about halfway through the perimeter now. Not too bad. Maybe he should get her some better workout gear...the male wondered if there was some shirt or the like to help with her...chest area situation. Maybe tie them down with some wraps? "You're doing great, almost there."

Evilsilverdragon

 

[EvilSilverDragon]

Swallowing to try and sooth her dry throat, Menolly nodded to Raken and tried to follow his instructions. The results were uneven success and fall backs but the effort was there. Each few steps her movement got a little slower, a little more sluggish.

Through it all a strained smile was planted firmly. She'd make it, somehow just had to keep moving.

Tartara Seabreeze

 

[Tartara Seabreeze]

He watched as she tried to figure out her breathing, and saw as she slowly decreased in pace. Slower...slower...they were kind of shuffling now.

Time for a break! There wasn't much left to go, but the angel was going to collapse at this rate. "Alright! That was good Menolly. Lets cool down by walking the rest of the way?" His breathing was still cool and even as his heartbeat had barely increased from resting. Obviously he wasn't getting a workout in himself today, but it was fine. He'd be content to return tomorrow for himself as she'd probably be too sore to do anything.

Evilsilverdragon

 

[EvilSilverDragon]

Finally able to stop, her feet planted the moment he suggested walking. The rest of her seemed to keep going as her hands went to brace herself on her knees top half bent over trying to catch her breath. Golden hair flew everywhere disguising her features for a several heaving breaths. "K" was about all she could manage through near wheezing.

Knowing this was a shamefull show, the angel straightened her back and smoothed her hair back that same smile still painted on. Keeping her hands locked over her head now as it seemed help, she walked as near to him as she could to compensate. "Wal-k works.." Yeah, she could do with a walk.

Tartara Seabreeze

 

[Tartara Seabreeze]

He quietly waited for her to catch her breath, patient. Obviously she was a beginner with fitness. But it meant there was only improvement to be had.

Ever at her pace, they walked back to their cluster of things. He probably wouldn't get much more out of her.

Raken stole a quick glance at her, the female clearly tired but still smiling. This obviously wasn't something she liked, but she wanted to do well for him.

"I think I'd like to see your flexibility as a last test. Then we'll break for the day." By 'flexibility test' it really was just stretching out the muscles. And he had planned several other tests...but that could wait. As it was, it would be all bath soaks and lounging around for her tomorrow.

Evilsilverdragon

Merciful Raken is merciful XD