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[hedgephones]

[ 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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[hedgephones]

[ 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.

[leggierissimo]

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.]

[hedgephones]

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. ]

[leggierissimo]

[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.]

[hedgephones]

[ 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?

[leggierissimo]

[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~

[hedgephones]

[ 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!

[leggierissimo]

[This is a somewhat petulant look, Neku.]

I didn't purposely attract it's attention.

[hedgephones]

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

[ Now he's sighing. ]

Just be more careful.

[leggierissimo]

[Hm.]

Worried about me, Neku-kun?

[hedgephones]

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 ]

[leggierissimo]

[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.

SHHHH KAT IM IN YOUR INBOX

[hedgephones]

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.

AAAAAAA NO

[leggierissimo]

[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.