2nd shopping trip [Video, filtered from Vegeta]

[fashionably_strong]

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.

Comments

[Video]

[fashionably_strong]

As long as your training doesn't leave me bed-ridden, I think I can handle it. I am a natural athlete, even if I never really got that much into sports.

[She just excelled in gym class. Easiest A she's ever gotten in school.]

[Video]

[windandrain]

Of course it won't. I've been training people for a hundred years or so, I know how to do this sort of thing. With your natural ability, I'm sure it'll be alright.

[Video]

[fashionably_strong]

I can handle a good workout and if I'm sore the next day, that's fine. I can stretch it out and take it a little easier that day.

[Video]

[windandrain]

Very good. When would you like to begin?

[Video]

[fashionably_strong]

How about tomorrow? Cliff offered to meet me later today.

[Video]

[windandrain]

Certainly. Is there anything in particular you'd like to learn? A specific martial art? Or just stamina and strength training?

[Video]

[fashionably_strong]

I want to learn techniques that are good for fighting against someone bigger and stronger. Stuff for redirecting force and where I can use being smaller to my advantage.

[Video]

[windandrain]

Coincidentally, that's my specialty. Judo, Aikido, and Tai-Chi are all like that, and throwing and grappling are my favorite ways to fight.

Because I'm short and small, like you.

[Video]

[fashionably_strong]

Well, it would be pretty cool if I could surprise Dad at least once or twice while sparring with him.

[Video]

[windandrain]

Well, I can't teach you to project energy or anything like him, but I'm sure I can help you throw and grapple well.

[Video]

[fashionably_strong]

Can you teach me how to throw and grapple well while in mid-air? I'm pretty sure that's going to be a thing that happens during training...

[Video]

[windandrain]

I'm a spirit of the air, Bulla. What do you think?

[There's that cheeky, self-satisfied grin again]

[Video]

[fashionably_strong]

[Bulla smiles. It's slightly devious, even.]

I think I'm really going to surprise Dad.

[Video]

[windandrain]

I do too.

[Video]

[fashionably_strong]

Can we train somewhere other than the Battle Dome? It won't be much of a surprise if Dad sees us training.

[Video]

[windandrain]

I'd thought the beach would be the best place. That's where I learned when I was a child.

[Video]

[fashionably_strong]

The beach sounds perfect. Plenty of wide open space, and the sand is soft enough to throw someone down on without it hurting as much.

[Video]

[windandrain]

Wonderful. How does around noon sound? I can cloud over the sky so there's no risk of sunburn.

[Video]

[fashionably_strong]

I don't burn too easily, so I don't think that should be a problem anyway. Noon sounds good, though.

[Video]

[windandrain]

Splendid! I'll see you there.

[Video --->Action?]

[fashionably_strong]

Great! Thanks again, Saori.

[Action!]

[windandrain]

[The next day, at exactly noon, Saori is waiting on the beach for Bulla. She's dressed in a judo-gi, with another held under her arm for the girl, as well as some gloves.]

[Action!]

[fashionably_strong]

[Bulla arrives wearing a one piece bathing suit underneath some black pants with a pink stripe down the side of the legs and a matching pink t-shirt. She flew here, and touches down.]

Good afternoon, Saori. How should we start?

[Action!]

[windandrain]

[Saori waves and tosses over the gi]

I'd get dressed properly, first. It's not the most fashionable, but it's proper, and the clothes will add some padding.

Action!]

[fashionably_strong]

[Bulla pulls off everything but the one-piece swimsuit she was wearing and puts on the gi. No, it isn't fashionable, but the idea of wearing one reminds her enough of home that she doesn't object. If anything, it reinforces that yes, she is training. Better to cover the gi in sweat than her cuter clothing, anyway.]

All right. I'm ready.