On the verge of applying for Animus

[ogrewhelming]

While I am pleased that you have nearly completed my application, should you not wait for a certain critical piece of information? My involvement in that case is not necessarily over, after all, and you should have full knowledge of my part in recent matters if I am truly to be played at my best.

...And speaking of my best, I cannot help but notice that this tower lacks any sort of workout or training facilities. I am not one of your supernatural beings or role-playing heroes. If I cannot exercise properly, my strength will naturally fail in time. I cannot regain this strength simply by fighting monsters. I trust you have taken this into account.

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[lollipopkitty]

..Ya know, you kinda remind me of someone.

[ogrewhelming]

Is that so?

[lollipopkitty]

Yep, but at least you seem to have a brain somewhere in your head. The guy I'm talking about can be a tad...dumb.

He means well but Tager isn't the brightest crayon in the box.

[ogrewhelming]

Both mental discipline and physical discipline are crucial if one wishes to become a proper warrior.

...Although if his heart is in the right place, it would be unkind of me to speak ill of your Tager.

[lollipopkitty]

Hey, if anyone's gonna bash Tager, it will damn well be me! After all, he definitely owes me his "life" and all that jazz.

In any case, you're really well spoken. How old are ya? You're wearing one of those nifty sailor fukus.

[ogrewhelming]

I am sixteen years of age. Perhaps seventeen. My mun is unsure of the exact number.

[lollipopkitty]

A high school student, just what I suspected. I'm also guessin' you're from Ibukido or somethin'.

I forget what it used to be called during the Golden Age.

[ogrewhelming]

Ibukido? The name is unfamiliar to me.

[lollipopkitty]

Bah! I figured you wouldn't know.

Um, what as it called before? Nipong? Ni-hong something...

[ A long lengthy pause ensues. ]

I got it! It was called "Nippon" back in the day!

[get_bent]

[Staaaaaaaring. Holy mother of gods...

Are you a boy or a girl.]

C-considering all the different monster fightin' you can do here, i-it ain't much a problem.

[worldrestored]

[A tiny little things pokes at her hair.]

Hey! I know that Hitoshura's been wanting sparring partners who can withstand him for a while. You think you can take him on?

[She points to the guy behind him. He's like maybe 5'10 at most, and doesn't have his shirt on, but there is a bunch of weird tattoos on him. He gives a small wave? Pixie what are you even doing.]

[ogrewhelming]

That is indeed my homeland. Are you telling me...?

[She can't say it out loud. Even for her, this is weird.]

[ogrewhelming]

[She gets that reaction often. A little too often.]

A good workout does not strain one's muscles to the breaking point nor result in injury. The intended purpose is immeasurably different from a fight for one's life.

[ogrewhelming]

[Fearless little creature, aren't you? Sakura is instantly charmed. Not that she shows it.]

If you consider him a match for one such as myself, he must be skilled in his chosen field. I would welcome such a challenge.

[lollipopkitty]

Yeeeeep!

I'm from a thousand or so years from the future! Spooky, eh?

[ogrewhelming]

A thousand years?! I can hardly even begin to imagine it...

[worldrestored]

Of course he is! He's fought all sort of demons before...well you aren't a demon, I can tell you're a human, but he's always moopy about it. [And then there is a tiny grin.] Oh! You're from the same world as the guy who calls him 'Dude Sniffer', right? He's kinda tiny, thinks all the girls want him...he keeps running at the sight of Hitoshura! It's sooo funny....

[PIXIE YOU DID NOT HAVE TO SHARE THIS DETAIL.]

[ogrewhelming]

[Pretty much everyone she knows is kinda tiny by Sakura's standards, but that particular combination of traits...]

Kuwata, is it? I am glad you are enjoying his company.

[mustlovedogs]

I got some weights, don't know if that helps you.

WOW THANKS FOR NOT TELLING ME ABOUT THIS

[donutsorgtfo]

Hehe, guess I'm a bit luckier than you, Sakura-chan! I won't have any problem staying fit with that gigantic pool there!

You could always try working out that way, you know. Swimming is a lot different than lifting weights, but it still gets you in shape!

[tsunball]

... Huh? Your mun's thinking about sending you to this place too? [ unsure how to feel about this, she's sort of frightening..?? ]

[ogrewhelming]

That is indeed wonderful news! Will you really lend me such valuable items?

SUPER HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL ROLEPLAY NINJA THAT IS ME

[ogrewhelming]

...That is true. I could stand to exercise different muscle groups from time to time.

It is not a perfect substitute, however. I will still search for a way to reproduce my preferred training methods.

[ogrewhelming]

That is so. You have Asahina's mun to thank for mine's decision.

[donutsorgtfo]

Exactly! And it's super refreshing. There's something great about being able to work your muscles and not have to worry about getting all sweaty and stuff.

... Just be careful, okay? I know you're strong and you can definitely take care of yourself, but if you go off fighting monsters in addition to normal training, I'm gonna worry. Especially since... [Yeah. Her canon point...]