Brave New World potential!

[willbethebest]

-1-

[You were looking so forwards to your lunch, so it's something of a disappointment to find out that your lunch has gone missing from the countertop you had it on just a minute ago.

That window wasn't open a minute ago, was it? Even if it was, it DEFINITELY didn't have a monferno tail hanging down from above it.]

-2-

[The other day, you got in a fight with Wukong. Not like an argument, a proper fight with punching and hurting. Whatever the cause of it, he seems to have gotten over it, and is all smiles once more.]

Hey you were pretty strong! I think we could be friends! What was that move where you were like:

[Elaborate fighting gestures and noises.]

It was crazy and I want to learn how to do it!

-3-

[The last hour or two has been spent trying to teach Wukong manners for some important purpose. Possibly to avoid a diplomatic incident, possibly because he asked for help. Either way...
Bless him, he's trying, but this isn't an experience that either of you are enjoying. Eventually he flops on his back and grabs his head in frustration.]

Everything was so much simpler in the jungle! Why you gotta make everything so complicated?

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[actsmagnificent]

Fighting isn't "fun". [ She tries to walk past, but deliberately walks close enough that he could block her if she wanted. ]

[willbethebest]

[Which he doesn't. He does follow along behind her, though.]

Sure it is! There's no greater moment than when you pit your skill against an opponent's to find out which one of you is the best!

[actsmagnificent]

And if you end up defeated?

[ Her hands are in her pockets and her chin is in the air, but she's listening. ]

[willbethebest]

Well. Then you hope you don't die so you can learn from your mistakes and do better next time.

[actsmagnificent]

Interesting optimism.

[ She eyes him up, glances around, and then, without warning -

Sends a fist directly at his solar plexus. If you want her move, Wukong, you'll have to prove you deserve it. ]

[willbethebest]

It's the rule of the-whups!

[Wukong slips around her fist with a spin.]

That was pretty quick!

[actsmagnificent]

[ Well played. She smirks approvingly. ] You were saying?

[willbethebest]

It's the rule of the jungle. You live every day like your life was on the line, because it is.

[actsmagnificent]

That so.

[ A beat. She turns away, speaking to the air. ]

Tomorrow at dawn, Union Divine Theater courtyard. Three rounds. I don't have time to spare on anyone who can't manage it after that.

[willbethebest]

Sounds like you don't mess around. But maybe I'll teach you a thing or two too, eh?

[actsmagnificent]

That won't be necessary.

[ She allows herself half a grin. His style's very different than hers, but any opponent with nothing to teach her wouldn't be worth fighting in the first place. ]

See you then.

[willbethebest]

Never pass up an opportunity to learn a new trick.

[With that quip, Wukong practically flies up a wall of a nearby building, gives her a wink from the edge of the roof, then vanishes into the maze of towers and rooftops up above.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka snorts again before going about her business, but she's permitting herself the full grin now. What a showoff. ]