Compound: Mira and Tegan train

Mira Nicholas-Archer  March 18  *The punching bag swings as I slam my fists into the material in rapid succession. Before stopping to grab some water, I make a final kick to the left side of the bag, sending it spinning and swaying back and forth on the chain. Still hopping on the balls of my feet, I grab my water and take a few large gulps...my attention is diverted when the door to the gym opens.* — with Tegan GenOne.

Top of Form

Tegan GenOne *He strolled into the room, waving a quick hello as he saw Mira had already beat him to the punch. Grunting, he made his way across the mats to the other side of the room* How are you?

Mira Nicholas-Archer *Wiping the sweat from my forehead* Good. Beating the crap out of the bag...not as fun when it doesn't fight back. *taking another drink of my water* You?

Tegan GenOne I came here to train. Mind if I join you? *He grinned, a wry of humor in his eyes* I promise I hit back

Mira Nicholas-Archer *Laughing* Sure. *smiling back at him, I take a step toward the mat* Do I get the gummy bears now or after the ass beating?

Tegan GenOne After. Think of it as a reward for being able to stand your ground *He adjusted his stance, doing some warm up stretches. It had been a while since he had done a hand to hand combat*

Mira Nicholas-Archer You think you can handle it, old man? *grinning, I begin hopping up and down on my feet while he stretches. I know he's by far more stronger than I am, but it's still fun to goad him*

Tegan GenOne Old man? Pffft *He snorted in disgust, throwing his hands up in a guard stance* I've been training far longer than you've been alive. Watch it little girl

Mira Nicholas-Archer *Snorting, I crouch down and move slowly closer to him with my arms poised and ready for his first attack* This is true. You know I love to bust all your chops.

Tegan GenOne You and every damn youngling *Winking, he launched at her, catching her with a solid jab to the shoulder* Keep up young lady. This old man is kicking your arse

Mira Nicholas-Archer That old man also moves at super human speed. *faking to the left, I kick with my right leg and catch him on the side of his head...undoubtedly doing absolutely nothing except annoy him* Man, I kinda expected you to grab my leg and flip me over...losing your edge, Teggy?

Tegan GenOne *He snorted* I wanted to make it easy for you. Here, I'll even fight you with one hand *Knowing he was simply cocky and over estimating his chance, he shuffled backwards to gain momentum to deflect if need be*

Mira Nicholas-Archer What is this, one of your little mind games? Am I going to tackle you and end up waking up in a week wondering what happened? *moving around him in a wide circle*

Tegan GenOne Ah, oh ye of such little fate. Do you not take me by my word? Shall I make it easier on you? *He followed the circular pattern they created, sure to keep his back away from her*

Mira Nicholas-Archer *Pfft* Pretty sure I've been knocked on my ass before. And for the record, I trust you more than most. *faking to the left, then to the right, before somersaulting between his legs to get behind him. A very short-lived advantage*

Tegan GenOne *He gave her the upperhand, knowing he could just as easily switch the tides if he pleased. They sparred for a few more minutes, both working up a sweat as they fought to gain victory*

Mira Nicholas-Archer Okay *my breathing heavy and sweat drenching almost every inch of my body* I call uncle! *bending over to catch my breath* I think the only thing that will revive me is a bag of gummy bears.

Tegan GenOne *Rising to his feet, he smirked and extended his hand towards her in truce* Elise and I have some left

Mira Nicholas-Archer *Taking his hand* You better have some, you're the gummy bear whisperer! *Grabbing my water bottle and two towels, one for each of us, we walk out of the gym and head up to his and Elise's quarters*