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I-no-exact opposite actually. I track down criminals, beat them up and leave them tied up for the police to find.

[Tim is getting the impression Manji would not fall into the good guy category]

I'm guessing you're from Japan? How good are you with that sword?

[...wut?] Why would you need a mask for that? Just kill'm or let the police deal with it. The mask is stupid. [YEAH HE SAID IT.]

That's right. Edo, Japan. 18th Century. [As he's learned most people in the fleet are from much further in the future than he is. When Tim asks about his sword Manji's face breaks out into a large, toothy grin. He even rests his hand on the hilt for effect.] And yeah. I'm really good with it. Don't think it's just for show 'cause I only have the one arm. I'd be happy to show you if you're really that interested.

[He's going to have to justify the mask to everyone isn't he?]
Because where I come from the people we catch aren't above finding and killing our family and friends so that's avoided by not letting them know who we are.
And we don't kill. It's the number one rule for my family.

I'd also be very interested in seeing what you can do. Shall we find the Gym?

Well that's stupid. If they're that dangerous to your family and friends then you need to take those bastards out. Otherwise they'll just keep coming back over and over again.

But yeah. Let's see what you can do. I know a guy who has a dojo around here.

That isn't our decision to make, we're not judge, jury and executioner. We have the training to deal with their retaliation that normal citizens don't. It's better they focus on us than others.

I'll follow your lead. I'm still mentally mapping this place out.

[Tim indicates for Manji to go first]

[What's a judge and jury?] That just sounds like empty excuses to say you're too weak to protect those you care about. You either get strong willed enough to make sure those people you care about are safe or you don't stick your nose where it doesn't belong. [Which wasn't fair. Manji knew only too well that once you kill it's just a revolving door of people looking for revenge. It was the whole problem he was facing now back home, wasn't it? Could Rin's whole problem have been avoided if only the world wasn't so kill or be killed?] Otherwise you're just askin' for someone you know and care for to get hurt.

My advice, kid? [Not that Tim asked, but he's going to get it anyway.] Enjoy being young before it's too late. Go get laid or something. Don't bother trying to change the world.

[He says this as they walk towards the dojo he mentioned.]

[Tim stays silent during Manji's opinion on the no killing rule all his concentration going in to keep a neutral expression even if he can't stop his hands from clenching into fists. There's too much truth to it and it hits so close to home for it to not hurt.

He actually doesn't response for a long while.] Thank you. for the advice. However, your suggestions hold no appeal and I think I'd prefer we just agree to disagree on the matter.

Alright, but you're just going to get yourself hurt, Kid. That or break your parent's hearts.

[He'll lead them to Kogarasumaru's dojo. He's pretty sure he remembered him saying people could use it. Not that Manji cares too much one way or another. There are a few training weapons that line the walls.] Want me to use one of the wooden ones? You only just met me so you'd have to be a pretty big idiot to decide to just trust me not to cut you.

[Kogarasumaru has been in his dojo already. So of course he hears them come in. Rising gracefully to his feet, he wanders over and...

Manji. Manji, you know how he feels about his dojo...]

Manji, you are only allowed to use the wooden ones in my dojo. I can't trust you to no slice everything up if you use a blade.

[Don't make dad come over there and kick your butt. Never mind the fact that he's tiny and looks like a twig. (You already know he can kick your butt, Manji.)]

[Tim will give a little bow at the entrance of the dojo before entering. He will bow again when he realises the owner is here.]

Sorry for intruding, will it be alright if we used the dojo?

[He approaches the racks of weaponry and skips past the swords entirely. He's really missing his bo staff right now. He's not going to touch anything until he's given permission, however.]

[Manji does not bow because he is an uncultured ass. But he's an uncultured ass who doesn't want said ass to be handed to him by the tiny Kogarasumaru in front of Tim.]

Yeah, yeah. Don't you worry. I wasn't plannin' on using my sword this time. I don't want to cut bird boy over here up. He just wants to see what I can do, no point anyone getting hurt over something like that.

What polite company you are keeping these days...

[But he smiles at the boy and comes over to him.]

I do not mind my dojo being used? What weapon do you prefer? I can help to find it if you do not see it immediately.

[He smiles back and bows his head]

My preferred weapon is a bo staff and I don't mind if Manji uses his sword. However, I don't think the practise weaponry would survive that.

[Manji is kinda being blanked for his last comment to Tim but his attitude to this new person is completely friendly and polite.]

He's fine. [He doesn't care that Tim isn't responding to him. It's only fair really.

He removes the sword from his belt and replaces it with a wooden sword as the other two chat.] This wooden one is fine. [Seriously, he doesn't want to piss off the living weapon right now.] I can still show you what I can do just fine with it.

A bo is a fine weapon. I should have one crafted to add to this. However, I feel that a yari will provide you with a similar style. Also, Manji knows I don't let him use blades in here. He has a habit of not being careful.

[He walks to the side and pulls off a wooden yari. Bringing it over, he hands it to him.]

Try this. It will be a little different but I think you'll find that it suits you.

[Then he goes to kneel where he was, lifting a cup of tea to his lips.]

Please avoid bloodshed so I don't have to knock you both out. Enjoy yourselves.

Thank you, I'll endeavour to do my best. [Tim takes the Yari and moves to the centre of the mats turning and spinning it slowly to get a feel for the weight of the new weapon.]

And Manji, [Oh his voice has gone cold] as for breaking my parent's hearts. It's not something I need to worry about anymore. Victims of my weakness according to your opinion.

[The slow spins stop and Tim falls into a stance, ready and waiting.]

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[Oh.

Oh, shit.]

[So, he feels a little bit like an ass right now. Might as well keep on going.]

Sorry my warning came to late then. [He removes the wooden sword from his belt and holds it ready to attack.] And one more thing you should know about me, kid? I'm immortal. So you better swing away and hard. Don't you hold back.

[Manji wants this kid to hit him. He knows he deserves it even more now. Not that he'll make it easy to do so as that would just be insulting in his mind to Tim. As soon as that warning of being immortal is out Manji comes running forward with a war cry.]

[Oh Manji. This child really does often speak without thinking.

Ah well, he hopes the boy can use that yari to smash some sense into the man. Even if it will just be temporary.

You boys can continue. He'll just be here. Sipping tea.]

[Tim moves forward to meet, bringing the Yari up to meet Manji's blow, however a second after the weapons meet between them; one of Tim's hands snaps forward to wrap over Manji's forearm. He swivels to Manji's side using both his arm and the Yari to force Manji's arm down and flick his sword away and behind them.

This move probably wouldn't be a good idea if Manji was still using his real sword, he'd liable to accidentally get cut but it's fine here as his wooden weapon just clatters to the side.

He's only going to be able to pull that kind of thing off once too. Manji is only going to underestimate him the once.

He jumps away from Manji and falls back into the same stance

You might want to go get that.

(((OOC:I've just tried (and maybe failed) to describe something similar to this.)))

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[RUDE! Maybe if he didn't have only the one arm he might have done a bit better at defending himself against that move. For half a moment he thinks of just dropping the weapon and pulling one of the hidden blades out of his kimono, but with Koga's threat about not using real weapons and the living blade right there he resists the urge as the bokken goes flying out of his hand.

Manji grins as he does indeed move to pick up his dropped blade. Kicking it up with his foot and catching it out of the air.] Not half bad, kid.

[He's not waiting. Rushing forward again. Looking like he's going to try the same move again. Only at the last moment instead of attacking he pulls his arm back and goes to kick out with his legs. Looking to sweep Tim's feet out from under him.]

[Tim falls but learning how to fall was his first lesson from Nightwing so he rolls immediately into a crouch, swinging the Yari around to hit Manji in the ribs.

[He could block it. He was fast enough, but had also been one major asshole. He brings up his sword, but just misses blocking the blow completely and only just softens the blow a bit. With a grunt Manji just accepts the pain and follows through with another attack. This time swinging his sword tip up aiming for Tim's jaw.]

[Tim doesn't just move his head back, his whole body follows in a flip. Usually, he would get out of the way and throw shuriken but dammit if they're not gone too. He at least has the reach with this spear.

He moves forward, spinning the spear to hit at Manji's left and right at changing heights, anywhere between head height to shins.

[Manj quickly dodges and tries to stay out of reach of that staff. Occasionally getting hit, but never too bad. Then when one goes to attack at his shins he slams his foot down on it. Hoping to pin it between his foot and the floor. He doesn't expect that pin to last for long and for Tim to try to flip him off his weapon so he wastes no time trying to quickly bring his blade down to slam on the back of Tim's hand. Not enough to break bones, but enough to sting if he can land the hit.]

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/jumps in because lol Manji what are you doing

Re: /jumps in because lol Manji what are you doing

Plz, you know Manji never knows what he's doing.

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