fashionably_strong | 2nd shopping trip [Video, filtered from Vegeta]

Hey everyone! I've already got Mother's Day covered for celebrating with my mom, but things are a little trickier with my dad. I've been thinking about it and the thing that would make him the happiest would be if I spent the whole day training with him. He's a super strong martial artist and it's his favourite thing to do.

[Which will be a real labour of love. There's no way she'd willingly subject herself to anything close to what her father would consider a good amount of training on a regular basis.]

I've already been getting some training, but I've never gone all out and trained for a whole day straight.

[It's never appealed to her before. Not even remotely. Regular exercise is one thing, and dancing is fun. 8+ consecutive hours of intense training is something she'll need to work herself up to if she's going to be able to move the next day.]

So...I was hoping to find people that would be willing to spar with me. I want to get strong enough to protect little kids that get drafted and I want to make my dad's Father's Day really special. I'm pretty durable and I can fly, so you don't need to worry about me being too fragile to handle it.

[She smiles and waves.]

Thanks a bunch in advance. In return, I'll give makeovers and fashion advice to anyone who wants it.

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From:

aerialassault

...Yanno? I think I've met your dad. [The description certainly sounded like him...]

It might not be much for someone with your potential, but I can teach you a few things that might help you last for a while against him if you can get it right.

Just. Spare me the makeover. We can figure out something else if you really wanna pay me back, but I don't mind doing this. Finding someone new to work with is reward enough.

From:

fashionably_strong

Oh really? My dad's name is Vegeta...and it does sound like we're talking about the same person. I'd appreciate your help, in any case.

From:

aerialassault

Yep. We've met. He's kinda hard, but he ain't so bad after a while.

Still-- phew! Brave girl! I'm not sure I'd wanna train for a whole day with him, and I like a good fight every once in a while.

[He lapsed into silence for a moment, thinking his options over.]

...I've got a few ideas about doing this, but we can hash it out in person. When did you wanna meet?

From:

fashionably_strong

I can be changed and meet you in about half an hour. I'd suggest the Battle Dome but he's there so often that I'm going to try and avoid training there.

From:

aerialassault

Yeah, he would be there a lot.

How about the beach then? It's open, you're dad's not gonna be anywhere near there, and the sand makes for an interesting place to maneuver.

From:

fashionably_strong

I think that would be perfect.

[Sand washes off so much easier than grass stains, too.]

Oh, and I'm Bulla, by the way. It's very nice to meet you, mister--?

From:

aerialassault

[Sand also made running and dodging more difficult. It was the perfect place to train someone with her potential in speed.]

Cliff. And don't call me mister-- I'm too young for that!

[He was 36. :|]

Wanna meet sometime this afternoon? That'll let us both get ready.

From:

fashionably_strong

Sorry, Cliff. I call anyone who looks like they're at least my brother's age 'mister' until I know them better. This afternoon sounds good. I can have a small snack and do some stretches first, then.

From:

aerialassault

Well. Don't call me 'mister', got it? Cliff is just fine.

[But he now had to know how old her brother was...]

Now, Bulla? I know we're at the beach, but you'll wanna bring something that's not a swimsuit. Wear something comfy and easy to move in, but I won't say anything if you wanted to swim when we're done.

...actually, it might help you with covering this from your dad.

Also, make sure that the clothes aren't anything you care too much about. You might end up regretting it.

From:

fashionably_strong

I'll bring a one piece suit and some shorts and a t-shirt to wear over top. It's not quite warm enough for me to get my tan on, anyway.

[She makes a note of that. She'll have to make sure to get herself a few outfits that are perfect for running around in, sweating, and possibly getting stains on. Although she won't wear anything that's not stylish, she can prioritize and sacrifice more casual clothing that's meant for working out in.]

From:

aerialassault

[Cliff laughed.]

It's not warm enough for anyone to get a tan right now, but it's still plenty warm enough to get a work out.

I'll see you there say....mid afternoon?

[He had some supplies to gather.]

From:

fashionably_strong

You're on, Cliff, and thanks again.

From:

aerialassault

Ha ha! I'll be seeing ya then!

From:

fashionably_strong

I'll see you soon.

From:

aerialassault

[Cliff'll be there by the time she arrives, standing barefoot at the shore with his hands on his hips as he stared out into the horizon. He didn't seem to be paying attention to his surroundings.

...ignore the conspicuous looking bag that was settled higher up on the beach. Really. Just ignore it.]

From:

fashionably_strong

[Bulla touches down after flying to the beach. She's got a bag, and she even brought a book in case Cliff arrived there before she did, but it looks like that wasn't necessary.]

Hi Cliff! How should we begin?

From:

aerialassault

[Thing about Cliff was that he always arrived early. He looked like a big, dumb guy, but don't judge him so quickly. Although he didn't fully expect Bulla to come flying in, he wasn't terribly surprised. He had seen Vegeta fly already, and she was the Saiyan's daughter.

It only made sense.

He turned around and flashed her a grin.]

Seeing as you're more skilled than I thought, we'll begin by making a little deal. You've gotta promise that you'll keep it too, at least while we're at this. Think you can handle it?

From:

fashionably_strong

Whoa whoa whoa, I never said I was skilled. I said in my request that I could fly.

[To her, there's a difference. Being able to fly means she's got halfway decent ki control, but she doesn't consider herself to be a skilled fighter in the slightest. The only thing she's sure she could do fighting-wise is make an ordinary human thug trying to rob her really regret that life choice.]

From:

aerialassault

Well, flying's a little more than what I can do, and it was that speed that got me.

Now, you willing to listen to my idea?

From:

fashionably_strong

I'll listen, but I'm not promising anything until I hear what it is.

[She might not be a genius like her mother is, but her parents didn't raise a fool.]

Flying just means I can control my ki well enough to manage. It doesn't make me a good fighter. My dad is a good fighter.

From:

aerialassault

I know. You wouldn't ask if you didn' need help, right?

[He walked toward the bag and started shuffling through it, looking for a specific item.]

Don't worry. I'm not gonna ask anything much, and I'm not gonna intentionally push you too far.

I just need you to keep your feet on the ground while we're doing this. That means no flying. Got it?

From:

fashionably_strong

Oh, that I can promise. It's not really fair to fly when you can't, anyway, unless you were trying to train yourself to deal with fighters that can fly.

[Given some people's ideas of training, she'd been worried that he'd come up with something ridiculous. Not flying isn't so bad. Wolverine sent her through a dangerous obstacle course without being allowed to fly.]

From:

aerialassault

Heh. Booooo-ring!

[He grinned when he finally found what he was looking for in his sack of materials-- poor Bulla hasn't even seen the half of it yet.

She might even kill Cliff by the time they're done, but for very different reasons.]

You're gonna wanna put these on. [He tossed his finding at his 'student' for the afternoon, and was curious about how she'd react.] And remember, we've got a deal.

[It's a pair of goggles. Enjoy!]