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"Hard-core" Training. [Open-to-all.]

Who: (Future) Trunks and whoever is interested! Open to all.
When: October 22nd.
Where: Open Grounds (and Sky) near Caireen's Temple.
What: An open area and invitation for some harder-training than is usually done during the intro-events.

Bishamon was always kind enough every month to open part of her temple and its grounds for new shinki and gods, and Trunks was grateful for that. But he was also pretty sure he, and a few others he could think of, would appreciate a training session or two that wasn't geared towards most of the new arrivals. (Not that there was anything wrong with new arrivals, or those who weren't as skilled as others. They all had to learn.) Fortunately, he also had an understanding Goddess, who had decent space around her temple-grounds, and who knew he'd take care of clean-up and everything else.

Especially since some of the platforms and structure's they'd used from the game of hide-and-seek were still placed around. Celestia'd been kind enough to help Trunks with forming clouds into various loops and shapes to provide some obstacles there too. Clearly marking the space closest to Caireen's temple as off-limits, just in case as well.

It still left them lots of open ground on the edge of the forest, the beach-area, and the sky. Perfect, as far as he was concerned. Word-of-mouth, mostly making sure to stop by and visit friends he knew would be interested (like Snow and Goten) the date he was planning this, and then just setting things up.

He didn't have animated straw-dummies, but then--most of the people he was expecting were far beyond straw-dummy level.]

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[No, that is definitely not what clouds do normally. They had help from a friendly alicorn princess getting that way, in favor of making the sky course. That would be why they're also someone hovering there, looking things over. ~~Clearly Caster hasn't encountered Goten yet, since the kid is hardly ever on the ground.~~

It's only a little bit longer Caster would be observing, before that figure that is hovering is no longer hovering. Starting a controlled drop, and looking around while they do so, before there is a pause. Then that humanoid shape is waving, before heading towards that highest tree. Hopefully the wave conveyed 'friendly--don't fire or spook'.

Not long though before it resolves into Trunks; with an amused expression on his face. No hint of any animosity though, or any awkwardness or upset from their last conversation. Just amusement. ~~Remember you noticed he's a battery in terms of energy before, Cu?~~]

Wow, so more of you can do it?

[ On the contrary, he actually did meet Goten, and noticed his amazing flying skills. He gestures at those clouds because the friendly alicorn help is something he is unaware of ]

Is this a new artistic expression you're getting yourself into?

[ Some people paint, others sculpt, and then there is Trunks, sculpting clouds ]

The flying? Apparently so.

[Trunks's expression is a bit sheepish.] I didn't know I could though, until a bunch of us were dealing with a flying nightmare ayakashi. Mai got knocked off one of the platforms one of the other shinki made for us in the sky...and I just dove after her...

[Huh, that sounds familiar in some ways.]

Something in me kicked in, like with the chi blasting.

[Speaking off, Trunks sighs, and straightens up somewhat. No more sheepish.] I.... I owe you an apology.

[This is hard, but Trunks is determined, even if uncomfortable.] For the punch, because you are right--I wasn't there. I'm still upset by how many people you worried, including Mai, but I shouldn't have acted the way I did.

[Both because it's right, and because Caster IS a God...although that one had slightly less weight in Trunks' mind. Gods had shinki for reasons, right? not that they couldn't work together...

Then there's a blink, and the rest of what Caster said caught up with him. Artist...huh? OH!]

Oh, and I didn't do the clouds. Celestia did. She's who Mai and I were helping originally when I sort of learned I can fly. We'd talked before about a sky-based obstacle course too.

[ Turns out not having a memory of acquiring your abilities doesn't make it impossible to use them. They will get their way back to you, sooner or later. In one way or another. Though he does wonder since they come from the same world, can Mai fly as well? But that's a question perhaps left for later. ]

Don't sweat it. [ There was an apology along there and he responds to it first. And it is with ensuring that one isn't even needed. ] It's all water over the dam now.

[ He's quick to anger but he's equally quick to forgive. The argument feels like something so long ago it doesn't require any kind of mention. The upset part, he can't help with, only accept it as a consequence. There's no way of undoing what happened and even if there was- he would still choose saving Zelda over everything else. ]

Celestia you say, so she can fly too? [ He haven't met her yet, that he's sure of. Maybe he should start watching the skies more. ]

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[Caster's acknowledgement does make his shoulders untense at least. He feels better for apologizing, even if not necessary.]

I still wanted to let you know, but thank you.

[Really Caster, the answer about Mai is obvious--if she could fly, why would Trunks have dove to save her, without thinking?]

Celestia, is also known as the Goddess Inti. She looks like a white winged horse with a horn on her head, and a multi-colored mane and tail. Except she's not a horse, she's a pony. Apparently on her world, most beings are--she's a Princess there, also in charge of raising the sun. Cloud shaping is something pegasi do, and she can do it as well.

Oh... [ Okay, his face turns a little weird for a moment when he listens to the story. Talking horse on it's own, isn't really THAT STRANGE, considering what happens in myth and legend. But add to that ability to fly, and correction that she's not actually a horse-but a pony and his brain is working hard to imagine the combination.

Ah, also, another princess- and the pegasi mention rings a bell and makes everything fall in place. And so his expression turns into one with curiosity ]

Can't say I've met her- but she sounds like she already was sort of a goddess back in her world. Running the sun sounds like quite a big deal.

I think she was, as she says it's actually easier here, if a bit strange because she's getting used to all of us 'not-ponies'.

[There is a grin though, and Trunks is amused but understanding with the difficulty Caster is having with the concept at first.]

She sculpted the clouds though, and made a course, for those of us who fly to get some practice in that way. Did you want to see?

How many of you are out there? [ Flyers that's it. He's no stranger to heights, he can jump pretty inhumanely high and climbs easily, as proved by sitting on the top of the tree right now. But literal flying is a not feat many could pull off.

Was there anyone else but that witch? Hard to say, memories area blur- ]

Nevermind, that was a pointless question. [ The answer is "enough to warrant such training grounds" ] So, what is that you wanted to show me? I think I can see them well enough from here.

Honestly? I couldn't tell you. But I got the idea because one of my friends was a Dragon. We met when we both arrived, and were helping out with the obstacle course at Bishamon's. Tem was lamenting that he couldn't really participate, because it was made for humans.

[Trunks really didn't know how many there were who flew. But he knew enough, and hopefully Celestia had enjoyed setting it up. Sometimes she seemed a little bored here, to be honest--she'd as outright admitted that being a Sun Goddess here was somewhat easier than her own role back home.]

Nothing in particular really, except I've set up around the grounds. Obstacles, and areas marked for sparring. And the sky-course. I have the safe-zone around the temple marked off too, because while Mai is very supportive--I do not want her home and mine to get damaged, thanks.

[Pointing, and Caster can see the grounds of Caireen's temple easily. Hints of wooden pallets set in various configurations, some near the trees others on the open ground. He wouldn't be able to see the string, but he might be able to make out the hint of red-flags hanging from rope--that bordered the areas and marked what was off-limits. There was a decent variety of terrain, for all it was in limited space; some forest, open ground, some nearer the sand and hint of stone that headed towards the water in the distance and mountains.]

[ Ah, yes, Tem. Poor Tem. He never met him but he remembers how his disappearance hurt Alex. ]

That makes total sense. [ Caster chuckles, an idea of strongmen or strongflyers suddenly crashing into the temple by accident, or even just taking it as part of obstacle course-- yeah, he can see Mai not wanting that. Would anyone like it at all ever ]

You want to keep it as a permanent part of the landscape, or is it one-time deal? [ From above it's easy to admire all the hardwork done on the training grounds. Caster realizes it- kind of would be a shame for it to be a one time happening ] I think all those kids around could benefit from something being accessible all the time.

[ And not just once every two weeks like Bishamon's temple. ]

[That's not even counting the potential for energy blasts. While flying, or on the ground. It's probably part of why Goten often trained in abandoned areas.]

Honestly? This was kind of thought up as a one-time-thing, but you're thinking about the same way I am. Or at least close to it, as Bishamon is kind--helping all of us by opening her temple. But she's also very busy, and having another dedicated space could be good. I wanted this mostly to be for those of us who are well-past the basics, so we could all get together and cut loose a bit more than we do with a mixed group of newbies and experienced fighters.

Mai and I originally had the idea of the obstacle course a month or two back though, with the idea of hide-and-seek mixed with capture the flag, as a kind of training mixed with games.

[Turning to Caster, it's very clear Trunks has put a lot of thought into these ideas, and his pleased.]

It doesn't even have to be here--this is just convenient because I live here.

So not just training ground for newbies but also a sparring place for veterans?

[ Caster does show excitement about this idea. It's smart, it is probably needed- he has his own training hall in his temple but it's not really open for just anyone. ]

Maybe make some events for all kind of people. Like races and tournaments

[ It does remind him of festivities the king could on, not just on holidays but as celebrations for important happenings ]

You're onto something good!

That was originally some of what started my thinking yes, and that's why Celestia's helping with the clouds. [Okay, the enthusiasm is new--but very nice. Not that Trunks didn't generally get along with Caster but he hadn't seem him in quite this good a mood before.

Then again, Trunks is excited and pleased too.]

For now I'm still just...starting small really. But maybe I can see if you, and others, want to help with organizing and stuff, and donation of space, and we can make this a regular thing too.

[ Caster's easily excited, and his moods can change on the spot- perks of being a capricious ancient spirit. ]

First, you'd need to see how many other veterans are interested in it- but I'm all for testing myself. So you can sign me in.

[ Might be not smartest move, since who knows what the actual rules will be. But he can roll with pretty much everything. It would be probably good to figure some sort of limiter on how far they can go. Going easy wouldn't make much sense, but that might mean some accidental death could happen. ]

Definitely a project then, but if you just wanted to do sparring today, well--you're here.

[Grinning, inviting even.]

I did make sure to mark off the boundaries, via flags.

Caster takes a drawn out, thoughtful "hmmm" at the invite. His eyebrow quirking up- no he doesn't look like someone wanting to turn the invitation down. More like someone carefully considering if they won't fuck up something along the way.

He never made a promise about sparring to anyone, anywhere, so his a matching grin surfaces on his face.

What kind of sparring you have in mind? Weapons? Fists? Endurance run?

[ The possibilities ]

Count me out of flying.

[Trunks lets out a small chuckle at that.]

Maybe you could learn.

[But another day.]

I was thinking we'd keep it hand-to-hand for now? Since I'd have to get a weapon from the dojo, and I want to be on site--as it were, so an endurance run is out. For now.

Aahh, so that's how you prefer it... [ Caster is a warrior, but he got a preference for fighting with a weapon. Even a very specific weapon, sure. But hand-to-hand drunken brawl were a thing, perhaps it's time to make this skill a bit less rusty.

He drops the cape and hood, that whole fluttery thing, staying just in that black top of his. It's just to get a better range of movement, not to show off- he's well-built, sure, but that pales in comparison to Trunks' muscles. No matter- ]

Then let's go at it. Even here- [ On top of the tree ]

[That 'better range of movement' was part of why Trunks often favored tank-tops and loose pants himself. If he wasn't wearing what he'd arrived in, which was clearly designed as some type of armor. Today it was the tank-top and black pants though, nor was he that surprised to find Caster more of a warrior than just a mage.]

Whenever you're ready then.

[Trunks offered with a nod of his head, letting himself shift his posture while he floated. A loose guard, open but wary, watching and alert. Caster could make the first move.]

[ Caster drops down, as if he was to travel down, branch by branch, but he actually grabs at the branch he was previously occupying, using the movement to propel himself feet forward in Trunks direction, aiming a double kick at his chest.

Aiming to throw him down from the sky. If they have to fall all the way down, so be it. ]

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