Thread: DragonBall Plus (Koibito & LadyAthene)

Tsuzume To help pass some time, Tsuzume had shut her eyes and began to meditate. It wasn't mandatory - not yet. But it was highly encouraged. Sure enough, she could practically feel a proud smile and gaze looking right at her. She didn't need to open her blue orbs to realize whom they belonged to her sensei. Not only hers, no. Everyone who took up this class, technically. Still, it was correct for Tsuzume to say 'her' sensei also. He had been the first and only martial arts instructor she heeded any instructions from. So, yes, he was special in his own regards. Almost like Kyoku was. Just ... one was far more grown-up in their actions and words. Hey beautiful, what'd I miss? ... Well now. About time you arrived. Tsuzume turned her head, shooting a slightly exasperated but otherwise sincere grin towards her friend. Are you ever going to arrive on time? You do know, I hope, that if I weren't scolding you now, sensei most definitely would be. And more likely than not, you would end up hoping it would be me. Because the harsh truth was this when he needed to be, their instructor was definitely a strict man. Lo and behold, he began to prove himself as he arrived and spoke up, not missing the fact that not only Kyoku had been late but out of uniform. Kyoku... Late again? Hurry it up and get dressed. We will all wait right here for you. As Kyoku tried his best to argue against it, he would possibly notice Tsuzume shooting him a look out of the corner of his eyes. Please ... just shut up and do it. Though she wasn't saying it out loud, he could pretty much read the plea in her facial expression. The normally neutral look had vanished once their teacher began scolding Kyoku. Now, a slightly frantic look crossed her face. Unfortunately, he also firmly believed that everyone - not just the single student who made an error - would usually be punished. There were few instances, if any, that he allowed only the correct person to endure such disciplinary actions and quite honestly, she didn't want to see if today would be a lucky day for her and the others or not. Suffice to say, the softest of relieved sighs echoed from Tsuzume's lips as she watched Kyoku vanish, only to reappear moments later in his own gi. Seconds after hearing they would begin immediately by sparring with a partner, Tsuzume began standing up. She was barely above the average female height, standing at five feet seven inches. Shoes would only add an half of an inch, possibly a full one depending on the type she wore, which made her full height about five eight or so. Right as Kyoku raised his eyebrows in that same smug, eager manner, Tsuzume crossed her arms over her chest. After the stunt you just tried to pull? I should say no. But ... Another sigh, his time a defeated one, passed her lips as another small smile crossed her face. Geez. You really know how to make me feel like a complete bitch and send me on one hell of a guilt trip. Alright. Get up. Come on. Just be ready. I'm not gonna take it easy on you. Not that she ever had. It was just a kind reminder of sorts, one to help him recall it would be a habit Tsuzume would never change. Not just for him, either, but anyone else. Hopefully, that in itself would be a good sign of sorts, simply because she wasn't at least singling him out. Still, prior experience revealed Tsuzume was never one for idle threats. Moments like now were some of the best examples of when she said what she meant and vice versa. While he got up to his feet, Tsuzume crouched slightly, lowering herself into a defensive stance. Likewise, I hope you haven't forgotten my own golden rule never go easy on me just because of my gender. Admittedly, she was one of the few women students, but that was more due to choice. It wasn't like females were restricted or forbidden from joining. Most just opted to concentrate on academic studies, not martial-arts related ones. So Tsuzume was, in her own way, akin to a rare jewel somehow hidden in plain sight. Many other classmates had forgotten her golden rule. And ... well ... the reminders they got were anything but generous. If Tsuzume needed to give Kyoku the same remembrances she had done with the others, she would. Not to say she would enjoy it, but she would definitely help him recall why Tsuzume created and enforced her 'golden rule'.