[Intense is a good way to put it, although Trunks didn't realize it himself usually. Consciously taking a breath, trying to relax himself more as he notices the fidgeting.]
He was, and he wanted to be a good shinki for you. It was fun, and honestly I think it helped me too? Trying to relearn things I know, but don't know I know---it's made me more aware, certainly, while trying to teach him how to move and fight as a human.
[Head tilting, there is that small smile again; maybe a hint of shyness, while still serious.]
You didn't have to thank me, but I'm glad to meet you all the same. Most mornings we trained together, and I did my best to keep it challenging for him, while not being boring since he complained about that enough.
[But there's affection in his tone, if a bit of a sigh too.]
I wish I'd rediscovered some of my own skills sooner. I know he wanted to take you flying, and we'd talked about a sky-course, like the one Celestia helped me with today, for people like Tem. Granted, I'm not sure how I'd make an obstacle course for a dragon otherwise...
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He was, and he wanted to be a good shinki for you. It was fun, and honestly I think it helped me too? Trying to relearn things I know, but don't know I know---it's made me more aware, certainly, while trying to teach him how to move and fight as a human.
[Head tilting, there is that small smile again; maybe a hint of shyness, while still serious.]
You didn't have to thank me, but I'm glad to meet you all the same. Most mornings we trained together, and I did my best to keep it challenging for him, while not being boring since he complained about that enough.
[But there's affection in his tone, if a bit of a sigh too.]
I wish I'd rediscovered some of my own skills sooner. I know he wanted to take you flying, and we'd talked about a sky-course, like the one Celestia helped me with today, for people like Tem. Granted, I'm not sure how I'd make an obstacle course for a dragon otherwise...