While the nurses attempted to get Matt to move on to a different activity, the young man instead just moved from one part of the room to another, having seen Kenshin's rather distinctively small figure and bright red hair enter as the shift changed.
He stretched his arms above his head, originally intending just to feign a yawn but ending up not needing to as he was hit with a real one. Without much preamble, he took a seat on the couch next to Kenshin, avoiding stepping on the small animal by his feet.
"Hello again," he finally said, switching languages to Japanese. While he knew a vast majority of people in the sun room would still be able to understand him, it was a small comfort to know that this didn't include everyone. "Sorry to be asking for your time like this, Himura-san."
Leaning forward, Matt steepled his hands in his lap as he thought of the best way to give his request. If the man said no, he wasn't sure who else he'd be able to go to.
"Well, I have need of even more of your time, I'm afraid," he began slowly. This was starting to remind him of an overused movie plot device or something. "Without the weapons I'm used to I make a fairly vulnerable target. I was hoping you might be able to help me learn to better defend myself."
Of course there would be stipulations. Fortunately, it wasn't anything that hurt his plans, and for Kenshin to agree so readily... he was more than lucky. "As soon as possible," he said quickly, bowing his head in thanks. "But whenever works best into your schedule. I wouldn't want to be a burden."
In actuality, Matt didn't care if he became a burden or not just as long as he got the results he needed. Saying that wasn't going to earn him any points with his potential teacher, though.
"And basic defense is all that I could ask for. I doubt I'd be cut out for any special techniques even if you were willing to teach them." He did find it amusing that the little redhead had them. "Thank you, sensei."
Kenshin was far too polite for his own good, but as long as he could kick the shit out of things Matt was willing to look to him as a teacher of sorts. It would even make dealing with him easier in the long run.
Matt nodded. "All right. Kenshin, then. Tonight is excellent. It really means a lot to me that you're willing to help me out like this." And it did. Even without Mello's 'encouragement,' the man knew he was going to get himself killed sooner or later at his current skill level.
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While the nurses attempted to get Matt to move on to a different activity, the young man instead just moved from one part of the room to another, having seen Kenshin's rather distinctively small figure and bright red hair enter as the shift changed.
He stretched his arms above his head, originally intending just to feign a yawn but ending up not needing to as he was hit with a real one. Without much preamble, he took a seat on the couch next to Kenshin, avoiding stepping on the small animal by his feet.
"Hello again," he finally said, switching languages to Japanese. While he knew a vast majority of people in the sun room would still be able to understand him, it was a small comfort to know that this didn't include everyone. "Sorry to be asking for your time like this, Himura-san."
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"Well, I have need of even more of your time, I'm afraid," he began slowly. This was starting to remind him of an overused movie plot device or something. "Without the weapons I'm used to I make a fairly vulnerable target. I was hoping you might be able to help me learn to better defend myself."
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In actuality, Matt didn't care if he became a burden or not just as long as he got the results he needed. Saying that wasn't going to earn him any points with his potential teacher, though.
"And basic defense is all that I could ask for. I doubt I'd be cut out for any special techniques even if you were willing to teach them." He did find it amusing that the little redhead had them. "Thank you, sensei."
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Matt nodded. "All right. Kenshin, then. Tonight is excellent. It really means a lot to me that you're willing to help me out like this." And it did. Even without Mello's 'encouragement,' the man knew he was going to get himself killed sooner or later at his current skill level.
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