manasa (manasa) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2014-01-28 19:31:00

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Only Because We're Related
Carolyn didn't like it one bit. Tomas was letting himself get distracted and distractions could lead to death. It was time to do something about it.

Folder in hand she went to find her brother.

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	anti_venom 2014-01-31 01:49 am UTC (link)
	"I'd ask you the same." he responds with a grin. Not that he's ever really beaten her. He has the slightest of edges only in that she can't use some of her best moves due to their lethality, while he doesn't have to hold back from his arsenal quite so much due to his different style. Even so, a draw is by far the most likely option. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	manasa 2014-01-31 02:18 am UTC (link)
	Carolyn smiled and did a few quick stretches. He was already warmed up, she wasn't. After a few minutes of stretching she was ready to go. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anti_venom 2014-01-31 02:21 am UTC (link)
	He gives her as much time as she needs, then steps over to their practice mats when she signals readiness. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	manasa 2014-01-31 02:34 am UTC (link)
	Carolyn stepped onto the mat and took a deep breath. She smiled at her brother. They both knew this wasn't personal. It was just sparring and they both wanted to win. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anti_venom 2014-01-31 02:43 am UTC (link)
	He wants to win - but that never matters. They just know each other too well, and their styles cancel each other out too well. He makes the first feints, then comes in swinging. He's sure she's not going to buy the feint, but its good practice anyway. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	manasa 2014-02-01 12:55 am UTC (link)
	Anyone else would fall for the feint, but not Carolyn. She knew him and could read his body language. She avoided his swing with ease and countered with one of her own. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anti_venom 2014-02-01 12:59 am UTC (link)
	His recent distractions may show a bit. He avoids her swing, but not by as much as he should have, her fist brushing his side. Still, he turns with it, bringing a knee up towards her midsection. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	manasa 2014-02-01 01:36 am UTC (link)
	She turned her body at the last millisecond and his knee connected with her hip. It was better than taking it in the gut. She continued to turn and brought an elbow around. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anti_venom 2014-02-01 01:47 am UTC (link)
	He manages to not take the elbow to the throat, but it does contact his chest, sending him staggering back into longer range instead of the close quarters he'd favor. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	manasa 2014-02-01 10:26 pm UTC (link)
	Carolyn knew it would be wiser to stay back and strike at a distance, but she charged ahead keeping with him. She didn't want to give him a chance to regroup. She came in with a targeted kick. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anti_venom 2014-02-09 03:40 pm UTC (link)
	He's a bit more back in rhythm this time. He side-steps the kick, trying to sweep her plant foot before she gets both feet back on the ground. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	manasa 2014-02-09 06:58 pm UTC (link)
	Carolyn's foot is swept out from under her, but she adjusted and turned into a flip. It was better than falling on her ass. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anti_venom 2014-02-10 03:37 am UTC (link)
	He doesn't need to say 'nice move'. She can read it in the subtle shift of expression. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	manasa 2014-02-10 10:48 pm UTC (link)
	Carolyn landed on her feet and slipped into a ready stance. She waited for him to come to her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anti_venom 2014-02-10 10:55 pm UTC (link)
	He comes at her, throwing a rapid combo of jabs, leading to an uppercut, testing her speed on defense. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	manasa 2014-02-11 09:06 pm UTC (link)
	Carolyn backed up as he came at her. Her hands came up to block his attacks, but she was a half a second slow on the uppercut. It connected with her jaw and she staggered back a few steps. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anti_venom 2014-02-11 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	"You sure you're alright? You dodged that last time." he remarks, as he comes in lower, trying to catch her while she's still off balance. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	manasa 2014-02-12 09:14 pm UTC (link)
	"Fine," she said. She was more angry with herself for not blocking the blow than she was with him. Well at least with this issue. She was angry with him for other reasons. She blocked the blow and countered with a high one. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anti_venom 2014-03-09 02:57 am UTC (link)
	He takes the punch and almost loses his balance, having to go back on the defensive to recover. "Better." he acknowledges, with a small grin. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	manasa 2014-03-10 09:42 pm UTC (link)
	She nodded and pressed the attack. She tried a feint coming in low and instead went in high. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anti_venom 2014-03-10 09:55 pm UTC (link)
	He reads the feint correctly and keeps his guard up, attempting to deflect her blow upward and drive his shoulder into her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	manasa 2014-03-11 09:47 pm UTC (link)
	Carolyn's arm went up and she went with the momentum to spin out of the way of his shoulder. She tried to drop an elbow down between his shoulder blades. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anti_venom 2014-03-11 09:59 pm UTC (link)
	The elbow hits, sending him staggering forward. He catches himself, spinning back towards her with an arm extended for a backhand. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	manasa 2014-03-13 08:54 pm UTC (link)
	Carolyn ducked, but not in time. The backhand caught her and the momentum took her to the side. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anti_venom 2014-03-13 09:05 pm UTC (link)
	He follows up, coming around with the off-hand in a straight jab, trying to take advantage of still having her off balance. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)