Training Clearing Encounter (Roleplay Page)/Terra and Rosie

Terra and Rosie
It was in the earlier times of the day, about 10:00 in Mystic Ruins. The nature was singing, it was easy to tell just by looking at it that it was sending the message "I'm beautiful." In the flowing river, a yellow brown-spotted ocelot wearing a white crop-top and green shorts. She'd sent Alexia to protect the village while she was gone - she just needed some training. She hadn't practiced her skills after Luna attacked Trikon City, so she decided that if she was going to be of any use, she had to train.

Terra sighed as she got out of the water and checked her clock, a gift she had gotten from Kennedy. A new record of being able to hold her breath under water for a whole minute. It was nothing compared to Alexia's 30 minutes, but it was a start. Wiping herself with a grey towel, she decided to work on her kicks on an unsuspecting tree. Coincidentally, the very tree the ocelot happened to be striking was the one the echidna girl was resting under. Immediately hearing the thumping on the tree, Rosie swallows her bite of apple and turns around as she starts to pick up on the aura of another Mobian, very close by. She stands up from her kneeling position, rising to her feet before walking to the other side of the tree trunk where the stranger was training. Although the echidna girl was pretty surprised to find another Mobian near her favorite training clearing, she couldn't help to smile a bit. It had looked like she stumbled across a fellow warrior!

"You know, other people could be resting under these trees," She playfully scolds the ocelot girl, merely joking with no signs of anger in her tone.

Terra visbily flinched when she saw the echidna come out from under the tree, having jumped back a little distance just in case it was an enemy. Seeing how it was merely another girl, however, Terra sighed and collected herself. "I apologize for my trigger-happiness, ma'am. I suppose I was just eager to get to training, and I forgot that there could be other civilians."

Seeing that now the echidna girl was farther away from the tree, Terra decided to practice on it again (after going around it and making sure no one else was under it). She performed fast kicks, rapid upper-body strikes and quick punches, and then Terra moved so fast it was like she ran through the tree. She took her claws out, and suddenly, the tree was cut it half, Terra's attacks having finally taken effect. Satisfied, Terra decided to go to the next tree. Rosie was observing the feline's speed and technique the whole time and was immediately impressed, especially when she managed to slice apart the tree trunk with her claws.

"Whoa! Very nice!" The echidna compliments, a widened smile on her face. Just by looking at the girl's skill, Rosie herself was beginning to grow a bit excited. "So I'm guessing you're a martial artist, too?"

Terra looked at Rosie, surprised she wanted to keep up a conversation, and nodded. "Well.... depends on what your definition of the words are. I am pretty good at fighting, I'd say, and my devotion is to protect my village, but I wouldn't call myself a martial artist. My friends are pretty powerful, and it's necessary for me to train in order to keep up with them." Terra sighed. "I've met a couple of powerful enemies, too. It's important to make sure I'm not useless."

Rosie nods in understanding. "I like that kind of dedication! With that kind of skill, I'd say you're definitely no slouch on the battlefield!"

As they spoke, the echidna's pulse began to race a bit. She'd already seen a sample of what the ocelot could do but now knowing what she was training for only made the warrior even more excited. A bit of 'warrior's urge,' as she would call it. Rosie always loved a fighter that seeked to gain strength for something bigger than just themselves: fighting for others. It resonated with her to the point that she really wanted to help her towards her goal somehow, and she had a pretty good, fun idea of a way she could do just that!

"Hey, maybe I can help you out, somehow! I'm just taking a break from training, myself, so if you'd like, we could spar for a bit!" Rosie offers, eagerly. "That way, you can practice against a real opponent. What do you say?"

Terra, surprised that Rosie still wanted to keep up a conversation with her even though she looked busy, stopped suddenly before walking to a green and black backpack and pulling out a white blindfold. Then, she sighed before speaking. "I suppose that it merely depends on your personal definition of the word. I myself would not classify myself as a martial artist, I just want to be in my allies' strength range. You'll know that they're quite powerful if you ever meet them." Terra clutched the blindfold in her hand before continuing. "I am no martial artist. I am the guardian of my village, which is different from my friends. They are mercenaries, racers, and engineers. I am merely a leader." Terra chuckled. "That's something to be proud of. I suppose that I can train with you, however - you may make the first attack."

"Great!" Rosie lightly cheers, a bit excited for a friendly match with her new friend. "Let's step over to the center of the field so we'll have more room to start with."

Rosie always liked to start sparring matches in a spot with the most-convenient spacing available, as so both her and her partner can start off with any technique without worrying about having their mobility restricted. Plus, the center of the forest clearing is always a pleasant place for a fight in Rosie's eyes and she liked to share that with her training buddies. Just because her opponent wasn't actually a martial artist didn't mean the echidna was going to treat her with any less respect than she has been doing.

Terra walked to the middle of the field after tying the blindfold over her waist, making it look more like a belt. Terra got into a stance, waiting for Rosie to make the first move. The echidna warrior follows her over and positions herself in front of her, standing a few feet away from her opponent. The calm afternoon breeze brushed over both combatants, carrying with it a small handful of scattered tree leaves and creating gentle waves from the river, southeast of them. Beaming with positivity, Rosie brings her hands to her sides and bends her upper body forward slightly, performing a rei, or bow, as a sign of respect towards the ocelot. This was to show that, no matter who gains the upper hand during the battle, there was not going to be any hard feelings or hostility from her. This fight was merely for training, as well as for fun. Standing back straight, Rosie quickly snaps to a Taekwondo-style fighting stance, shifting her body sideways with her feet two, even shoulder-lengths apart. Weight was distributed equally between each leg, her feet bouncing lightly in her stance yet not leaving the ground, and her arms up at chest height, fists clenched tightly. She was ready to brawl!

"Ready, friend?" Rosie asks, making sure her partner was all set to fight, before attacking.

Terra gave Rosie a nod, pacing in her place so that if Rosie made an attack, she'd be ready to dodge and/or counter it. The echidna smirks a bit then quickly leaps forward to make the first move. Starting off simple, she throws a swift punch to the face with her right fist. Terra caught the punch, tried to twist Rosie's arm, back flip, and kick Rosie upside-down in the head with a flip kick, going for a complex attack.