[ The trials and tribulations of knowing Todoroki Shouto.
He shrugs at her, moving to fold his hands together on her stomach, his elbows on either side of her where she's settled. The position continues to unfaze him, mostly because he's waiting for the moment where she decides whether it's time for a break or if she's going to grapple him again. ]
I always take my opponents seriously, even when it's just the two of us. But it's interesting to see what unexpected things might work.
[She seems content enough to have Shouto over her for the moment. Her hands are still free to do whatever they'd like, of course, so getting out of it wouldn't be too much of a problem.
[ Expression deadpan, Shouto lifts his own elbows like he's playing at having wings, though he doesn't flap them. Instead, they're raised for only a moment before he drops them back down again. ]
I'm just lucky no one's realized my vision's weaker in the left eye, otherwise I'd have elbows in my face more frequently.
[ But, no one can ever say that his defense is weak on his left side. He's made up for weaker eyesight with instinct and training. ]
Generally, no. I might have to play catch up with grappling, but I have that covered. [ And he doesn't mind this, really, considering he comes to Izuku constantly.
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He shrugs at her, moving to fold his hands together on her stomach, his elbows on either side of her where she's settled. The position continues to unfaze him, mostly because he's waiting for the moment where she decides whether it's time for a break or if she's going to grapple him again. ]
I always take my opponents seriously, even when it's just the two of us. But it's interesting to see what unexpected things might work.
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She studies him for a moment.]
Just watch out for elbows.
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I'm just lucky no one's realized my vision's weaker in the left eye, otherwise I'd have elbows in my face more frequently.
[ But, no one can ever say that his defense is weak on his left side. He's made up for weaker eyesight with instinct and training. ]
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You've made up for it. I don't think anybody could guess just by watching you fight.
Ready for a break?
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But he inclines his head in a faint nod. ]
Sure.
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I'm looking forward to the day you get to use what I teach you in the ring!