fandomhighdorms | Behind the Dorms, Tuesday After Classes

"Dodging," Arthur started, as soon as all had assembled, "Is a fine art in and of itself. When you lose your weapon, you may not be able to replace it. And even if you do have it, it might be useful to avoid being struck in the face." He paused briefly, grinning once. "But ask Zack about that. Today, we will be practicing that skill: it's a basic fighting technique, but there's no reason we shouldn't be brushing up on it."

Zack did his best to look indignant, but mostly he just came off as 'playfully pouty.' It was entirely possible that the muscles in his face had forgotten how to look indignant years ago.

"We're not going to do full-out sparring today, because there are so many different skill levels here, and we don't have a means of pairing you off the same way that Fight Club has. But we are going to pair you off anyhow. One of you will be our designated hitter, and please, don't use any powers, or super strength, or anything like that until your partner confirms that it's alright. The other one will dodge. Don't get hit, guys. It's not really all that fun. Throw a few hits, dodge a few hits, and swap off every five minutes." He swayed on his heels for a moment, and then added. "If anyone ends up hurt, then stop. If the injury is serious, let us know right away so that I can give you a healing potion or so we can get your butt to the clinic post-haste."

"Above all, share what you know," Arthur finished. "If someone conducts a particularly ambitious swerve, ask how, and attempt to repeat it. Remember to keep your distance, to watch your opponent's movements, and not to lose control of your own. I believe that's everything; grab a partner, and get to work."

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Ben turned a lovely shade of scarlet as he toppled over when her blow connected.

What? That thought was a little distracting, okay?

"Sorry!" Tahiri blurted out. "I was only thinking about it!"

That probably didn't help.

"That doesn't help," Ben said, reaching out to yank her ankle.

And yes, Tahiri, too busy blushing and flailing over what she'd just said, went down ~~not like that omg~~ again, but her attempt to avoid it just miiiight have left her sprawled halfway over Ben.

"Ooof," Ben said coherently, then blushed more when he realized where she had fallen. "Um. Hi."

"Hi yourself," Tahiri replied, her Force-sense all embarrassment even before she realized where she was. "Um . . . I don't think this is in the exercise."

"We're not dodging?" he teased. "I think this could totally count as getting out of the way."

"But I don't want you to get out of my way," Tahiri said vaguely, still somewhat distracted by the thought of, um, not-kicking.

"Good," Ben said, suddenly finding her mouth almost endlessly fascinating. "Because I can't get up."

Mercifully it didn't occur to Tahiri to make a joke about that.

"I could help you with that," she offered, kind of caught up in the feel of his clothes against her fingers.

No, she didn't intend for it to sound like that.

"Could you?" Ben asked, smiling. "I'd appreciate it."

Not dirty. Probably.

"I'm always happy to help you," Tahiri said, and was it getting warm out here? She'd started running her fingers along his chest, and hadn't realized it. "Just tell me how."

Ben had forgotten about where they were and how Arthur would probably want to thump them both with sticks for doing this.

He pointed at his lips. "I think a kiss would help."

It would not, Ben.

They were where, again? Tahiri might've already forgotten.

"Well, if you say so," she murmured, leaning up to kiss him.

Ben was going to be so, so late meeting up with his grandfather.

Totally not Tahiri's fault!

Okay, maybe a little . . .

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