⊕ 03 [action]

[erodingearth]

[This takes place on Friday, the last day of the experiment.

Terra's been feeling a strong desire to train today. Pullups and pushups in the clearing, combat training in the battle dome... He's got stamina to spare, but there's no doubt he's pushing himself; usually he has the sense to stop once in awhile.

He can be seen in the forest near house 39 exercising in the morning or over in the battle dome past noon. ...Or maybe even passed out on the grass on his way back to the house, towards midnight.]

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[erodingearth]

[For now, Terra can focus on the battle at hand. It's much preferable over discussing the darkness and those reminders of his own failings.

They finally finish with their practice some time later, and Terra heads off to the training console to cancel the program.]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

[It was interesting battling Terra. He might not be the quickest fighter, but he's definitely got fighting experience.

And by the time he's finished, Riku dismisses his weapon and approaches him. He's a little exhausted, but there's still something on his mind.]

[erodingearth]

[Terra's Keyblade disappears as he turns to focus on the training console, pushing a few buttons and watching as different parts of it quickly disappear.]

Your jumps are impressive. [He muses aloud.]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Heh, thanks.

[Eee, Terra compliments.]

But I've got nothing on your strength. Plus, that flame move you did was pretty neat. [The shotlock, in other words.]

[erodingearth]

[He's able to face Riku once the program has completely shut down.] The Shotlock I used earlier? You haven't seen anything like it?

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

[he shakes his head.]

Can't say I have. That's one technique I never picked up. Sora hasn't, either.

[erodingearth]

You never learned under a Master, did you? That might be why.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I never did run into you once I left home.

[He doesn't blame Terra, just... he wishes he did see him.]

[erodingearth]

I wonder why. Something must have happened. [He wouldn't have just chosen a successor and then left him without guidance.]

...Probably not something we can figure out while we're here, though.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but we'll make do with what we've got.

Besides, you're here now.

[erodingearth]

Yeah, I guess I am. Lucky you, right? [It's an attempt to lighten up the conversation.] I can teach you, if you're up for learning.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Hey, anything you can teach me, I'll be glad to learn.

[Lightening up the conversation helps, and the offer is totally catching his attention. He's waited so long for this!]

Besides, it'll give us something to do.

[erodingearth]

It's definitely better than just waiting for the next draft. [A pause.] But they choose people at random, don't they? So I guess even waiting for drafts isn't a sure thing.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's all about the luck of the draw. And everyone's got a chance of getting picked, even the kids around here.

[Which ticks him off, to say the least.]

[erodingearth]

Even more reason to keep practicing and grow stronger. If there's kids out there, they need to be protected, too.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Exactly. And I don't care if the Commandant thinks we should all learn to fight. Kids shouldn't have to deal with war.

[erodingearth]

[He nods in agreement, but goes a little further with it.] No one should have to deal with war.

[What a gloomy topic.]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Yeah. But if anyone should, it's the people who can handle it.

[He sighs.]

Just another reason to train up for it.

[erodingearth]

You do a lot of training now, here in Luceti? [Somehow, he got the idea that Riku didn't have that luxury back home.]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I try to train every day when I can.

[Keeps him busy, for one thing.]

[erodingearth]

Then it won't be a big change if we add some lessons in there.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Good. Just let me know when you want to get started, and I'm game.

[erodingearth]

In the next few days. We'll start small, don't worry. [Something of a joke, considering how their fighting session just went.]