abyssdressing | (no subject)

Do you, indeed. [ What she doesn't know is that he kind of went back on his word not to hold back. ]

Yes! [ Bastard. The unfairness of it all makes her want to kick things, but that's not an option with a smart ass original parked on her. ] Get off. You're making it hard to breathe.

[ He gets off her. Slowly. And with a smirk. ] Glad to know I still take your breath away after all this time.

...

[ ...just for that, she swings a leg up between both his with all the force she can muster. ]

[ Well, that takes a fair bit out of him.

But results in his knee pressed against her wound, very purposefully. ] I wouldn't have done that if I were you, replica.

[ There's a second after her foot connects that she looks absolutely horrified -he was supposed to catch it or dodge!- before his knee forces the remaining air out of her lungs. ] Sorry, sorry, sorry...!

[ Ah, but see, this means he can use her doing that as an excuse... ] This time, I won't go easy on you.

[ Yeah, but... ] You weren't supposed to take it easy last time! [ Now they're both cut up and, she at least, is in a good deal of pain. ]

And you believed I wouldn't?

...I trust you. [ Meaning she didn't doubt his word for an instant. ]

[ At that, he leans down again, his knees on either side of her body so he's not putting any pressure on her at all as he brushes his lips against hers. ] The last time I used my full strength on you was back then. [ Whether he means Yulia City or Eldrant is uncertain, but it could be said he didn't use his full strength at Eldrant regardless of whether he wanted to or not because he no longer had his full strength at that point, really. ]

[ It's a vague enough statement that she doesn't feel the need for clarification and instead focuses on pushing herself upright to tap their foreheads together. ] I'm sorry, Asch. I didn't mean to hurt you. [ That much should have been evident from the way she fought. ]

[ She earns a small snort out of him. ] You still can't parry for shit.

[ That makes her turn scarlet, and she gives him a playful punch on the arm. ] Only against opponents that're fast! [ More like she can only parry when faced with a slower foe. ]

Sure, sure. [ He drops a kiss onto her nose. ]

Hmph. [ Hope he doesn't mind a replica hanging from his neck. ] I still want a rematch. You didn't even get to see what I've been practicing.

Which is interesting since you saw everything I was practicing.

Would it make you happier if I admitted that you beat me fair and square?

[ ooc; I want to strangle LJ for not letting my comments go through. ]

Ah, but we already know I beat you.

Just don't expect to always come out on top.

I suppose that means you'd like me to stop training.

No way. But from here on out, I'm going to start practicing everyday again.

Well, good luck with that.

And guess who's going to help. [ That pointed look she's giving him leaves no room for debate. ]

You sure about that?