*Jean immediately contacts Tara telepathically, sending a 'What's she thinking?'*
Vani: I don't think this is a good place to fight...
*She stands up anyway.*
*Clara gets up in her face, just inches between them as she tenses up.*
Tara A *telepathically*: Staredown. She's basically seeing how Vani reacts to her - if she gets amused by it, takes it as a challenge and faces up to her even more, or if she shoves Clara back.
But you usually do it right before a fight, not just to get psyched. Although it's good for that too.
*Clara gets up in her face, just inches between them as she tenses up.*
Tara A *telepathically*: Staredown. She's basically seeing how Vani reacts to her - if she gets amused by it, takes it as a challenge and faces up to her even more, or if she shoves Clara back.
But you usually do it right before a fight, not just to get psyched. Although it's good for that too.
Jean, telepathically: I seem to remember something from inter-cultural class-
*Before he finishes, Vani shrugs and kisses Clara on the mouth. Not invasive, just a peck.*
Jean, telepathically: Yeah.... that's how zhen and shen decide to... get together...
Jean, telepathically: I seem to remember something from inter-cultural class-
*Before he finishes, Vani shrugs and kisses Clara on the mouth. Not invasive, just a peck.*
Jean, telepathically: Yeah.... that's how zhen and shen decide to... get together...
*He laughs out loud.*
*Tara A starts laughing as well, falling on the floor as Clara's cheeks go red.*
Tara A *telepathically to Vani*: Wrong interpretation!
*Tara A quickly gives Vani a summary of what that means in human culture. She then tells Clara what just happened, making Clara's cheeks turn redder than her hair, before she laughs lightly.*
Clara: Do that again and I'll hit you.
*She laughs a little more, but tensing up a little more.*
Shall we try that again, but with you knowing the human interpretation this time?
*Tara A starts laughing as well, falling on the floor as Clara's cheeks go red.*
Tara A *telepathically to Vani*: Wrong interpretation!
*Tara A quickly gives Vani a summary of what that means in human culture. She then tells Clara what just happened, making Clara's cheeks turn redder than her hair, before she laughs lightly.*
Clara: Do that again and I'll hit you.
*She laughs a little more, but tensing up a little more.*
Shall we try that again, but with you knowing the human interpretation this time?
OOC: And by the fact that Vani doesn't have four... female chest parts, you can then infer she's a shen.
Mara: Don't watch matches. I'm not very interested in watching.
Tara: Same here, but it can be fun.
Basically, at this training match I had, what you'd do is you'd press your guard against your opponent's and try to push them, using only the guard, to the ropes. Whoever won got to be the one to choose whether you start in the centre or in the corners or... anywhere inside the cage or ring.
They also mentioned a variant where two rivals might just break straight into the match after the face-off.
Basically, at this training match I had, what you'd do is you'd press your guard against your opponent's and try to push them, using only the guard, to the ropes. Whoever won got to be the one to choose whether you start in the centre or in the corners or... anywhere inside the cage or ring.
They also mentioned a variant where two rivals might just break straight into the match after the face-off.
OOC: And by the fact that Vani doesn't have four... female chest parts, you can then infer she's a shen.
Vani: What's the point?
*She tilts her head, a little disappointed.*
Clara: Getting psyched for a fight?
Tara A: It only works if it feels intrusive, Clara. She's not going to invoke a fight-or-flight reflex to something which isn't threatening to her kind.
How about Vani does the Andorian equivalent?
I have no idea what that is, mind you, but it could be interesting.
Tara A: It only works if it feels intrusive, Clara. She's not going to invoke a fight-or-flight reflex to something which isn't threatening to her kind.
How about Vani does the Andorian equivalent?
I have no idea what that is, mind you, but it could be interesting.
Vani: Uhm... we don't really have that. Unless it involves unsheathing weapons.
*She crosses her arms.*
Vani: Andorians are more about honour and... chivalry, I guess. We do more verbal challenges, and then fight the next day in the ring, typically to the death. We get psyched by ourselves.
*She shrugs with a shy smile.*
Jean: Like Japanese pilots preparing for kamikaze, only with hope of survival.
Vani: Yeah, like that.
Jean: Anyway, you don't need to psych up before your breakfast... God, I sound like an irate mother.
Vani: Uhm... we don't really have that. Unless it involves unsheathing weapons.
*She crosses her arms.*
Vani: Andorians are more about honour and... chivalry, I guess. We do more verbal challenges, and then fight the next day in the ring, typically to the death. We get psyched by ourselves.
*She shrugs with a shy smile.*
Jean: Like Japanese pilots preparing for kamikaze, only with hope of survival.
Vani: Yeah, like that.
Jean: Anyway, you don't need to psych up before your breakfast... God, I sound like an irate mother.
OoC: Sorry I keep forgetting the name of the freighter Tara and Mara are on. Also Faceloss' ship is much more stealth oriented than his sibling's vessels. So imagine something bigger than a frigate but not quite a cruiser and designed for stealth.
OoC: Sorry I keep forgetting the name of the freighter Tara and Mara are on. Also Faceloss' ship is much more stealth oriented than his sibling's vessels. So imagine something bigger than a frigate but not quite a cruiser and designed for stealth.
*Drake sits on the Zhiyal's Bridge as the hail comes through.*
Drake: Where's that coming from?
Daxis: I have no idea.
Drake: On screen. Get ready to bee-line for the nearest fold-beacon.
*OOC: The Freighter's name is S.S. Tora Zhiyal. If it helps, it's named after Gul Dukat's daughter in DS9.*
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Clara: Not really...
I'd only feel sick after a punch to the gut anyway...
*Living Room. Tara A sticks her tongue out at Vani.*
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Jean: Good idea. Ham and toast coming up!
*He walks over to the kitchen.*
Tara: Okay.
Let me know when you're ready.
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*Mara nods and stands up shakily.*
Mara: Aerv, I'm okay. You can let go.
*Aerv does so a little reluctantly.*
*Clara smiles shyly before looking at Vani.*
Clara: Hi...
*Tara A grimaces slightly at the sense of tension coming off Clara.*
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*Tara smiles.*
Tara: You sure you don't wanna wait a little longer?
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Vani: Ready to get your TRIBBLE beat again?
*She smiles.*
Jean: After she eats, V...
Mara: I'm good.
*She walks over to the ring.*
*Clara smirks at her, walking in front of her.*
Clara *amused, nervous*: Stand up...
*Tara A scans Clara's mind quickly.*
Tara A: It's okay, Vani.
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Tara: That's debatable.
*She smirks as she follows, stepping into the ring and leading Mara into the centre.*
Let's try something. It's something I learned in a training match a few months ago.
Put up a guard.
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*Jean immediately contacts Tara telepathically, sending a 'What's she thinking?'*
Vani: I don't think this is a good place to fight...
*She stands up anyway.*
Mara: How about no...?
*She gets in a guard anyway.*
*Clara gets up in her face, just inches between them as she tenses up.*
Tara A *telepathically*: Staredown. She's basically seeing how Vani reacts to her - if she gets amused by it, takes it as a challenge and faces up to her even more, or if she shoves Clara back.
But you usually do it right before a fight, not just to get psyched. Although it's good for that too.
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Tara: Ever seen in some MMA tournaments where competitors square off before a match?
*She gets in her own guard, pushing lightly against Mara's.*
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Jean, telepathically: I seem to remember something from inter-cultural class-
*Before he finishes, Vani shrugs and kisses Clara on the mouth. Not invasive, just a peck.*
Jean, telepathically: Yeah.... that's how zhen and shen decide to... get together...
*He laughs out loud.*
*Mara shakes her head.*
Mara: Don't watch matches. I'm not very interested in watching.
*Tara A starts laughing as well, falling on the floor as Clara's cheeks go red.*
Tara A *telepathically to Vani*: Wrong interpretation!
*Tara A quickly gives Vani a summary of what that means in human culture. She then tells Clara what just happened, making Clara's cheeks turn redder than her hair, before she laughs lightly.*
Clara: Do that again and I'll hit you.
*She laughs a little more, but tensing up a little more.*
Shall we try that again, but with you knowing the human interpretation this time?
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OOC: And by the fact that Vani doesn't have four... female chest parts, you can then infer she's a shen.
Vani: What's the point?
*She tilts her head, a little disappointed.*
Tara: Same here, but it can be fun.
Basically, at this training match I had, what you'd do is you'd press your guard against your opponent's and try to push them, using only the guard, to the ropes. Whoever won got to be the one to choose whether you start in the centre or in the corners or... anywhere inside the cage or ring.
They also mentioned a variant where two rivals might just break straight into the match after the face-off.
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Mara: Whatever you want to do...
*She keeps her guard.*
Clara: Getting psyched for a fight?
Tara A: It only works if it feels intrusive, Clara. She's not going to invoke a fight-or-flight reflex to something which isn't threatening to her kind.
How about Vani does the Andorian equivalent?
I have no idea what that is, mind you, but it could be interesting.
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Tara: Hey, it's up to you. Hell, we don't even have to do this if you don't want to.
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Vani: Uhm... we don't really have that. Unless it involves unsheathing weapons.
*She crosses her arms.*
Vani: Andorians are more about honour and... chivalry, I guess. We do more verbal challenges, and then fight the next day in the ring, typically to the death. We get psyched by ourselves.
*She shrugs with a shy smile.*
Jean: Like Japanese pilots preparing for kamikaze, only with hope of survival.
Vani: Yeah, like that.
Jean: Anyway, you don't need to psych up before your breakfast... God, I sound like an irate mother.
*He places a plate on the table for Clara.*
Mara: Doesn't matter to me.
*She shrugs, smiling at Tara.*
Mara: I just want to beat your TRIBBLE.
Clara: Alright, alright...
*She walks over and starts her breakfast.*
What if I punched you?
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Vani: I'd break you fast... I mean your face.
*She smiles, then takes Tara's marshmellows and walks out, eating them.*
Tara *bad southern accent*: Thems fightin' words, gal!
*She smiles.*
*Normally* Okay, in that case, the second one of us win this face-off, it's on!
Any last minute rules, or do you just wanna fight it out?
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*Tara A looks at her.*
Tara A: Did she just--?!
*Clara smiles as she finishes her breakfast. Tara A looks at Clara.*
Tara A: You're not gonna cut your hair back to the old length?
Clara: I kinda like it like this...
*She looks at Jean.*
What do you think?
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OoC: Sorry I keep forgetting the name of the freighter Tara and Mara are on. Also Faceloss' ship is much more stealth oriented than his sibling's vessels. So imagine something bigger than a frigate but not quite a cruiser and designed for stealth.
*Drake sits on the Zhiyal's Bridge as the hail comes through.*
Drake: Where's that coming from?
Daxis: I have no idea.
Drake: On screen. Get ready to bee-line for the nearest fold-beacon.
*OOC: The Freighter's name is S.S. Tora Zhiyal. If it helps, it's named after Gul Dukat's daughter in DS9.*
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