ā¶ -Ā ššššš šš !
@stationinersā said :Ā ā regardless of your feelings on the matter , it is imperative that you learn the technique . defend yourself .Ā ā ( WORF )
Ā Ā Ā Ā theyād been at this for SO long , & while Hope is no quitter -Ā hours spent in combat training is not exactly something sheās grown accustomed to . . . yet . the baker nods , standing unsteadily to her feet once again , legs having gone wobbly from all the exertion . he was right to criticize , sheās still holding back . no matter how many times sheās tried , Hope has a difficult time directing her abilities toward her friends - even while training .Ā ā i know . . . ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā ā defend yourself .ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā as he attempts a downward strike with his bat'leth , she wills into her hands that familiar warmth - raising them up , her force stops the weapon in its tracks . soft features harden with focus , spent muscles shaking as she gives everything she has . with a shout , she pushes aside his blade - following up with a swift side kick to his middle . using this distraction &Ā the glowing energy , she negotiates the weapon from his hands , using her last shred of light to sweep his leg with a slight flick of her wrist , finally pinning him to the ground with her heel - the batāleth now turned against its owner , at his throat .Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā chest heaving , head pounding , & heart thumping , she quickly softens once more . removing her foot , she offers a helping hand . panting , she asks ,Ā ā better ? āĀ