[ And that's that. He's not going to re-open this discussion on his own. And he'll avoid it if Kougami tries to drag him into it again. It's uncomfortable thinking of the future– there's so much unknown. Gino knows his duties, of course. But he thinks of all the work and how much he's going to have to climb. It feels insurmountable, even if he knows he'll have some help. A burned legacy is still burnt. If he sees the end of the scorch mark his father left by the time he reaches his deathbed, it'll be a miracle.
Graciously, opposite of his heart, he bows and exits the room. ]
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[ his pulse doesn't stop racing until much later ]
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[ Ginoza watches with a sharp eye as Kougami spars with his teacher. He's seated off to the side, a silent observer, really only there by Kougami's request. Of course, he's been taught similarly, just to a lesser extent. Enough to get him by so if he's mugged he's not helpless (something he's grateful for).
But, this is a level above.
Both men sparring are efficient in their motions, fast and would-be deadly if they weren't practicing. As it is, Gino knows he'll have to tend to some bruises and scrapes afterwards. Still, as the session comes to a close, Kougami looks full of energy and not like someone who's just gotten the crap kicked out of him.
Holding out glass of water to the other man, he raises an eyebrow. ]
You did well; though I expected you to be more tired.
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[ And that's that. He's not going to re-open this discussion on his own. And he'll avoid it if Kougami tries to drag him into it again. It's uncomfortable thinking of the future– there's so much unknown. Gino knows his duties, of course. But he thinks of all the work and how much he's going to have to climb. It feels insurmountable, even if he knows he'll have some help. A burned legacy is still burnt. If he sees the end of the scorch mark his father left by the time he reaches his deathbed, it'll be a miracle.
Graciously, opposite of his heart, he bows and exits the room. ]
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[ his pulse doesn't stop racing until much later ]
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[ Ginoza watches with a sharp eye as Kougami spars with his teacher. He's seated off to the side, a silent observer, really only there by Kougami's request. Of course, he's been taught similarly, just to a lesser extent. Enough to get him by so if he's mugged he's not helpless (something he's grateful for).
But, this is a level above.
Both men sparring are efficient in their motions, fast and would-be deadly if they weren't practicing. As it is, Gino knows he'll have to tend to some bruises and scrapes afterwards. Still, as the session comes to a close, Kougami looks full of energy and not like someone who's just gotten the crap kicked out of him.
Holding out glass of water to the other man, he raises an eyebrow. ]
You did well; though I expected you to be more tired.