originally posted in:The New Dojo
[i]JT not only had the spring loaded legs to easily keep up with her, but since they were cybernetic, he straight up didn't get tired. He stopped dead in his tracks at the turn and jumped to the side, body checking the air with his momentum to stop himself and face Star.
"Not bad, but you're a little out of shape. We need to get you running in the mornings, it'll keep you on your toes kiddo." [/i]
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"Walk it is, sugar." Star gave another peck on the cheek before standing up.
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[i]Natalie joined the standing woman and threw her boots on, taking an extra moment to lace it up. After throwing on a light jacket and grabbing her purse, Nat was out the door with her. [/i]
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Star tried to hold Nat's hand as they walked towards the fields outside the Dojo. "Did I ever tell you my real first name is Sophia?"
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[i]"Really?" Nat inquired. She had no idea that Star wasn't using her true name, although she really should have suspected it. [/i]
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"Yeah, but I prefer Star ever since I began using it as my nickname. Sophia is a bit too...boring for me."
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[i]"Star sounds more spontaneous anyways. It's fitting." [/i]
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"Thanks, Naty. Do you mind being called Naty?"
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[i]"Not really, no. It's kinda cute." [/i]
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They'd reach the open fields, oddly covered in flowers which heavily contrasted the warzone that is the Dojo. "I heared a little girl planted all these flowers. Rather nice, isn't it? Some positivity to try and offset all the destruction?"
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[i]"Yeah... We need more kids like that in the world, ones who don't like to just go day by day in the shit that Dojoville throws." [/i]
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"Too many edgelords if you ask me." Star chuckled. "Always liked the innocence and optimism of children."
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[i]"I agree. I remember me and my sister would spend all day drawing when we were little." [/i]
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"You have a sister? I have a younger sister. She's still doing professional sports."
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[i]"Oh, does she play the same ones you do?" Nat asked. Either she was dodging the question asked to her or just forgot to respond. [/i]
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"She plays what I [u]used[/u] to play. I kinda retired despite my young age..." Star got a little gloom for a second before cheering up. "She constantly looked up to me and compared herself."
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[i]"Well, some healthy competition is good yeah?" [/i]
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Star sighed. "Not much competition. She's advancing far faster than I ever did. Nothing is ever enough for her."
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[i]"You sound sad about that?" [/i]
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"She has a problem, Naty. Self esteem issues. I worry sometimes."
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[i]"Damn. Maybe she just needs to feel validated at some point? I had the same issues when I was younger." [/i]
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"You'd think the constant 1st place awards would do that. Hey, maybe if she has an off-season you can meet her."
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[i]"Yeah, I'd like that." [/i]
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"She's kinda shy despite being on a stage constantly. She might be a little quiet around you at first. So, how's your sister?"
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[i]"Fûck..." Nat mumbled underneath her breath, stopping in the middle of the field. "Before I bring her up, You've gotta understand that Alex lived with my father until recently. And she was usually looked after by his best friend and ex girlfriend." [/i]
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"Umm...okay? Why? What happened?" Star stopped walking when she noticed Nat had.