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[lolplottwist]

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[mean_left_hook]

I wouldn't say that.

There's really no limit to what training can do.
Monks in the Nepalese mountains are pretty good proof of that.

[lolplottwist]

Physical training isn't going to do a lot, when you are being physically limited.

I fight with my hands, so it's not like I have some fancy weapon to fall back on.

[mean_left_hook]

I'm a boxer, so we're in the same boat.

They can limit our abilities as much as they want, but they can't limit our minds. Not all the time.

You can still work on your willpower.

[lolplottwist]

Your mind isn't going to save you, if someone tries to kill you.

If you're a boxer, then you should understand my frustration.

... Willpower, huh?

[mean_left_hook]

Did I ever say I wasn't frustrated? I am, but I'm not going to give up. I'm going to keep on training as hard as I can.

You should too.

They've only won when they've broken us down, and if you're strong in heart and body- they won't be able to.

[lolplottwist]

Did I say I was giving up?

... You don't know anything about strength.

[mean_left_hook]

Well, uh-
You said that all the training in the world wouldn't be enough to help you earlier. I guess I misunderstood.

I'd consider myself the second strongest boxer on the district circuit. I haven't met anyone better than me, but I would hope they exist.
I know a thing or two about strength.

[lolplottwist]

Congratulations, you just met someone stronger than you.

Physical and otherwise, you couldn't possibly know strength. What have you ever been through? Anything really terrible?

Don't make me laugh.

[mean_left_hook]

Really? That's interesting.

I've been through enough. I think it's a bit presumptuous to say all that, when you don't even know me.

I'm sure you've suffered loss and pain, but so have I.

[lolplottwist]

I suppose so...

You'll have to forgive me, I thought you'd be another one of those... people, making claims they can't back up. I'm sure you're very strong.

You seem a little... young to know a lot about pain.

Of course, being a boxer, I'm sure that you'd be willing to back up your claims, right? Maybe a little... friendly sparring?

I'm sure if you're considered top in your world, it'll be a good match! I've never done... traditional competition though...

[mean_left_hook]

I've dealt with my fair share of that type. I can understand where you're coming from. Ego doesn't have a place in the ring, as far as I'm concerned.

I may be young, but I've worked hard to get where I am. None of it came easily to me. There was a lot of blood and sweat involved. Again, I'm sure you can relate.

A sparring match would be great.
You sound strong, I'm sure I won't be disappointed.

[lolplottwist]

Ego doesn't get you anywhere.

I'm sure you did. Training is supposed to be hard - it hardens you to the world, and all the shit in it. I know a thing or two about hardships.

I hope I can... live up to your expectations. I'm not busy, so whenever you'd like.

[mean_left_hook]

I'm a bit beat, but I could never pass up the opportunity for a round.

Maybe it'll help me sleep better.

[lolplottwist]

Name your time and place, and I'll be there.

[mean_left_hook]

Alright. Midnight, industrial district.

My name is Akihiko, what's yours?

[lolplottwist]

Sounds good.

My name's Jeane.