[With a silent nod, Yukiko rushes in, fan opening into it's full cutting edge. The Shadow charges just as quickly, meeting her stroke for stroke in a clash of metal. It's frenetic, quick, almost a dance, with each scoring shots on the other.
The double at least starts talking, even with sweat beading on her brow.]
You'll never win. Not without help. Nobody depends on you, it's always the other way around. It's ridiculous, someone like you thinking she's anything but a co-dependent little softie.
She knows she doesn't have to impress me, [ he murmurs, unable to help the tiniest of smiles. He's not even really saying it to the Shadow so much as to himself, at this point. ] Not when she already does.
[Breathing in slowly, she runs a hand through her hair, unsteady but managing after that. The whole affair is exhausting, if she's being honest with herself. Fighting...those new spells...they're taking a lot out of her and she's had less time to train her stamina lately. Going to rectify that.]
I agree. It would be nice, but that's easier said for some. I...just don't like other people seeing me like that.
[She chuckles as they walk, a dry, reedy little laugh.]
Being useful...able to help. That means a lot to me.
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burningblossoms) wrote2000-10-21 11:06 pm
Oct 2017
Yu
I think she's going to keep us here unless we fight her.
[The shadow hisses and does the same, a similar weapon of red metal appearing in her hand.]
You're right. You won't make it out alive. Either of you.
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We'll just see about that.
[ More quietly, to Yukiko. ]
If you need my help, I'll be right here. But you won't. You've got this, Yukiko-san.
I will probably make this whole fight thing short.
The double at least starts talking, even with sweat beading on her brow.]
You'll never win. Not without help. Nobody depends on you, it's always the other way around. It's ridiculous, someone like you thinking she's anything but a co-dependent little softie.
works for me!
Aware as he is that Yukiko can protect herself, this he cannot stand. His eyes follow their movements, and his expression is severe. ]
Funny. She seems to be holding her own just fine.
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She's just trying to impress you. Stand out, not look weak. But you really think she has it in her to do what...
[A vicious kick to the stomach from Yukiko doubles the clone over, sending it crashing to the asphalt.]
Don't I? You claim to know me...but there you are on your butt. What do you think Yu? Should I finish it?
no subject
[ A nod. ]
Do it. Let's put an end to this and get home.
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[It does finish, just as quickly. Yukiko raises her fan, and the shadow fades as quickly as it'd appeared. The test is done, for now.
Breathing out slowly, she sighs.]
Ugh. That was every bit as unsettling as it was in my memories, but it's done now at least.
Akira
I agree. It would be nice, but that's easier said for some. I...just don't like other people seeing me like that.
[She chuckles as they walk, a dry, reedy little laugh.]
Being useful...able to help. That means a lot to me.