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[ So Neku's been out around the surrounding areas of the city, trying his best to learn how to fight with these stupid swords, as opposed to the Psychs from back home.

He had always been a quick learner, one to easily adapt, but this was proving to be a challenge. Two swords at once? Trying not to accidentally slice open his arm as he swung them? Attacking some weird monsters and stuff? Yeah, not what he was used to. He may be swearing under his breath as he defeats a few really low level things, working up a sweat in the process. Why wasn't this becoming any easier, damnit?!

Care to join him in said training?

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[Joshua isn't joining you in training, Neku, but he's certainly enjoying watching from a close distance. Not too far away, but also not right out in the open where you can clearly see him. A good bag of popcorn, and he'd be set.

... except there's a shadow approaching him from behind. And about the time he turns to take a look, the Swordmanoid is already on him, swinging its sword. He just barely ducks in time to keep his head on him.

There are the sounds of combat from over here, Neku! What do you do~?]

[ Well, that monster was a particular bitch. By the time he's done with his own, he's sweating and breathing heavily, having lost track. He's got a few scratches, and his arms are hurting and sore from all that swinging. But he still hears a monster somewhere, so he's glancing around curiously, wondering if he's about to be ambushed ~~again~~ ... but instead.

..Was that Joshua?

Of course it had to be. Who else had a friggin' hat like that. And oh, was he really fighting one of those things.

Wait a second.

Neku frowned. Those things were notorious for-- Well, shit. ]

What are you doing, idiot? [ Guess who is arriving by your side, aiming for the Swordmanoid as it tries to swing at you again, hoping to clip up near its head to weaken it. ]</small.

[Notorious for being strong against the only type of magic he has right now? Notorious for attacking in numbers? Good thing this one is going solo, but yeah, he's not having too good a run with it right now. He's been interrupted in casting magic a couple of times now.

So, he's not all that opposed when you show up to help. Thankful, really. Even if his HP isn't quite the best now, thanks to all of this.]

You certainly took your time.

[ A small smirk, because oh hey, look who's high and mighty now, Josh? A shrug and he's going to take another swing at the thing, just barely missing its own mighty blow towards them. ]

Didn't know I had to constantly babysit you.

You don't. We're in this together, aren't we~?

[But his tone isn't as teasing as normal. And while you're taking the front lines, he's going to sit back here and take the opportunity to use Rue Kruz on it. Not like it will do much, but. He's not useless.]

Just follow my lead.

[ That's as close to as a yes that you're getting, jerk. That and he's too focused on beating the crap out of this thing that he really doesn't want to talk about partnership or feels right now. Nope. SWING SWING SWING. ]

[Well, good! He would rather not talk about those things, either. Embarrassing, really.

But hey! With the power of teamwork, this thing goes down pretty fast.]

[ You don't say. It's almost reminiscent of the Game. Almost.

When it's defeated, and Neku is positive there isn't anything else spawning back in its place, he turns to glance at you, Josh. Have a very disgruntled expression. ]

The hell were you thinking?

[What was he thinking? That gets a chuckle. He's... sitting on this rock, here, because he's considerably worse for wear right now.]

It was completely out of my hands~

[ Neku doesn't feel any better himself, over here, hands coming to rest on his knees once he puts those stupid swords down for a minute. Just gotta keep breathing... Whoah that was really exhausting. ]

Like hell it was. You're going to get yourself killed like that, Josh!

[This is a somewhat petulant look, Neku.]

I didn't purposely attract it's attention.

...Well, duh, of course you didn't.

[ Now he's sighing. ]

Just be more careful.

[Hm.]

Worried about me, Neku-kun?

Like heck I am.

[ Shrugging and he's going to survey the field again. ]

If you want to train, you should at least do it in a group.... [ NOT LIKE HE'S ANY BETTER BUT SHHH ]

[He's just watching you. Also rifling through his pack, because he's sure he has something for wounds in here.]

What a nice shade of black you're sporting, Mr. Pot.

Shade of--

[ It takes him a second to get that you're making fun of him here. He frowns and crosses his arms some, putting the swords away in their holders. ]

Listen. You may be taking this as a joke, but I'm not.

[Why yes, yes he is. How smart of you, Neku. So smart. You win both a gold star and a cookie! The kind with sprinkles.]

Oh no, I'm taking this quite seriously.

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