Conquering a Storm (Aqua/Savior)

[SwordSavior1]

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After a rather embarrassing 'match' against Yuiza, LAW management decided to intervene by forcing Hinoka to take a temporary leave as well as forcing her to receive medical attention as soon as she lost. If it weren't for a few promises and sufficient popularity, the pink slip would have been granted instead. So HInoka was forced to take a little break to ensure she wouldn't break another muscle again. Having caused quite a scandal and being otherwise inactive, the redhead's livestream work out deal she attained thanks to Mic Check has been put on hold for the time being. Hinoka used this off-time to think to herself. Most of these thoughts were self-scolding. How she was incapable, weak or blind towards issues until things were too late.

Having been officially medically cleared, Hinoka was free to do as she pleased before making a request for more matches. Even she couldn't look past her body being out of shape due to lack of exercise, so not even a week past leaving the ward, she was already back at the gym starting a new routine.

The redhead wasn't exactly welcomed with open arms, since her incident remained a bit fresh in a few gymgoer's minds, so Hinoka with a disgruntled facial expression decided to seclude herself in a darkened corner of the gym where she wouldn't go crazy from the gossip. There just so happened to be enough strength equipment to get by, so Hinoka borrowed some gloves and started working over a sandbag.

"Augh...cmon....move!" Throwing straight punch after punch, rather than practice on technique. As a result, individual hits could only make the punching bag fly so far. Her outbursts being a bit more imposing than the punches, enough to possibly draw attention.

[Aqua]

Tifa wasn't one to slack off just because of a few wins. It would be best not to rest on her laurels, so she decided it would be a good idea to workout. Afterall it doesn't hurt getting a bit stronger or keeping up her strength. Making her way into the gym and entering, Tifa was met with a warm response. Not many people could bring themselves to hate Tifa, what was there to hate? Tifa is warm, kind and helpful, honestly the only people who hate Tifa are probably the ones who she beat up.

Tifa would take a moment to stretch before deciding to take some weights. Alright lets start off things light and work our way up Tifa said pumping herself up before grabbing some heavy weights to start with. Rather focused with her workout, Tifa would be shaken out of that focus when another certain redhead entered the gym. It wasn't like there was some big commotion, it just felt like the air had changed. Enough for Tifa to notice and take stock of the situation. Wait isn't that? Tifa said attempting to figure out who was the redhead that came in.

Taking a closer look Tifa noticed that this redhead was going straight to the punching bag. Not making much progress and instead just wailing on it. Ohh I remember who that is Tifa said clapping her hands together. Tifa would maker her way near the redhead. Afterall it would help if she had someone to workout with. Better than this weird feeling in the air. Not having to much success huh? Tifa said to Hinoka with hands on her hips. Now taking her own stance near a heavy bag. You mind if I join you here? Tifa said before throwing a swift combo to the heavy bag sending it side to side as if it were nothing.

Spoiler

[SwordSavior1]

When it comes to the subject of other wrestlers, Hinoka didn't have much resentment besides one lone exception even if there wasn't a longstanding rivalry. She just didn't feel comfortable with mingling due to the risk of being heckled, on top of being so desperate to catch up. Hinoka didn't pay attention towards Tifa's callouts, not being able to recognise said voice at first on top of unwilling to gain any unwanted sneers.

She continued on her workout even if it meant running into a habit of just punching at the same angle rather than ride the air current like she used to. Her arms was coming under a bit of strain. Eventually the redhead's attention was grabbed once again by someone directly stepping into her space. "(Oh great)" Keeping thoughts to herself rather than answer as it could lead further 'teasing'. She still didn't realise that this was the woman who threw her out of the ring, maybe the attire was the kicker. "Why I think there are more bags over there...huh?" Pointing her fist at the far corner. Just as she was about to give her own bag the one-two, a single flurry caused a spark to flicker in Hinoka's mind. "Oh it's you!" Now she remembered who this was. That power, form and technique was far easier to distinguish.

"Just don't get in my way" Still not automatically welcoming before throwing a series of successive identical punches only to budge the sandbag slightly more than before. Only factoring in one attribute, but still a bit slow. "Hey...is your bag filled with something different?" Paying attention to Tifa's more favourable performance.

[Aqua]

Tifa's ears perked up when Hinoka remembered who she was. Oh it's me! Tifa said playfully back to Hinoka after delivering her flurry of punches. Not quite sure how to feel that she was remembered because of her punches, but nothing could be done about it now. Though still not feeling a welcoming air around the red head. Which wouldn't really last long because Hinoka would go at her own back again, with only slight improvement. Prompting her to ask Tifa if their bags are different. Hmm? I don't think they are Tifa said before inching herself closer to Hinoka's bag. Giving her a little gesture asking if she could use the bag herself. Following that Tifa would push the bag slightly trying to gauge the weight. No I don't think our bags are to different, maybe mine is a bit heavier but thats about it really Tifa saying bluntly to Hinoka.

After a few short moments Tifa would clasp her hands together, Oh you probably aren't moving the bag the way you want because of your form. Here let me show you Tifa said asking Hinoka to step to the side. Now entering her stance Tifa would take a deep breath before unleashing a flurry of blows. Tifa's fists cutting the wind as they landed on the bag sending it further back than her own bag. Here lets start with the basics Tifa said, quickly grabbing Hinoka by the shoulders and placing her where Tifa stood previously. Then Tifa would put Hinoka's body in a good striking form. Okay lets try this, Every punch you throw will start with a lower body movement. If your legs and hips aren’t stable, you won’t be punching with much power. So try punching now but this time try to move with your lower body Tifa said to Hinoka inadvertently coaching the redhead.

[SwordSavior1]

Hinoka didn't remember her 'work-out partner' being much of a comedian in their match either, actually she didn't keep a track on a lot of things besides how many times she got wrecked prior. She still kept her distance and didn't aspire to waste any time. After making little progress in terms of working a sandbag compared to Tifa, a little check was in order. The brawler gave an answer unintentionally stirring Hinoka's irritation. "(Why...that...)" Her eyebrow twitching for a second. Bad enough that she was not only making little progress but also with a lighter bag apparently. Maybe the other woman didn't give a proper examination to the bag.

All of a sudden a lecture was about to begin. "My form? OK.." She decided to let Tifa take the reigns for a bit and it turned out the ravenette's theory was true, since the bag Hinoka previously worked on was sent flying further than ever before. She swear that technique was familiar yet couldn't mimic it at all, another reason to reprimand herself. Apparently she had someone volunteering to be a personal trainer as well. It took only a few seconds about her impression of Tifa coming off as condescending to become cloudy, "But...why are you...alright..." She sighed but allowing the brawler to take her hand and meld Hinoka into the supposedly ideal strike form. Lower body movement was thought by the tomboy as a means to fuel kicks and sprints, so this being multi-purpose barely registered. How could she have missed it despite being in the game that long?

She shown a hint of hesitation due to the foreign element. Just move from the same source as before. Swinging her arm while using the lower body to also carry the motion, she finally connected another hit. Interesting results followed as the sandbag soared further than any punch from Hinoka, but paled in comparison to the strikes Tifa recently thrown. "Ummm did I?" Feeling slightly alarmed staring into open space since this was apparently her own doing.

[Aqua]

Tifa had inadvertently become a trainer of sorts to Hinoka. Not one to shy away from helping people, even if they are someone she beat up before. But none of that seemed to matter now. Tifa had shown off her own ability, which got Hinoka interested. Which allowed Tifa to take the reigns and 'train' Hinoka. Tifa being apparently a great teacher as with some advice and good form, Hinoka was able to perform way better on the sandbag than before. Evident by the questionable look on her face once striking the bag. Yeah yeah, just like that. Nice one Tifa said smiling and clapping her hands together.

Letting the bag swing back into place, Tifa would pat Hinoka on the back now. See just like that and you can do great Tifa complimented, now heading to her own bag to continue with her workout. Mind if we work out together? Tifa said placing a hand on her own bag.

[SwordSavior1]

Hinoka may as well not take Tifa's help for granted considering this situation may not come by again. Not only people were reluctant or refusing to work with her, finding somebody of experience to train her has proven to be difficult. Having made significant progress by a simple change in posture, Hinoka had to throw a series of punches for this not to be dumb luck. It wasn't as evident by the sandbag flying further than before. Maybe it was just one trick Miss Lockhart knew, but she may as well borrow this one for now.

"We weren't working out before?" Showing a raised eyebrow in response to Tifa's question, if she already came this far they may as well. As she continuously worked over the back adapting to the new form, a few more questions popped in her mind. "So is there something you need to be done?" Assuming that she had to return the favour.

[Aqua]

Tifa was always the type of person that could make friends easily. Now it seemed she was making some ground when it came to Hinoka. A new friend every now and then never hurt anyone. Once Tifa asked her question, Hinoka would respond in kind. Honestly stumping Tifa for a moment because technically they were both working out. So now it seemed Tifa's question was kinda redundant. Hmm well no, I mean technically yeah, but I kinda just came in and started hitting a bag. I was more so meaning we do workouts together, you know help each other out Tifa said rubbing the back of her head nervously.

To show what she was meaning Tifa would point at a open workout station used for squatting. Why don't we start there? Tifa suggested thinking this would benefit the both of them.

[SwordSavior1]

Hinoka was on the opposite end of the social circle, usually requiring some social butterfly to reach out to her besides the off chance a flame ignited. Then Tifa decided to rephrase the question to show different intentions, whether this plan could work for the long-term. "Ohhhhhh...well if I ummmm" Showing some indecisiveness. Obviously there would be multiple sessions after to bring Hinoka back to prime state but drag another woman along with her? "Well maybe if we are both free. It can't just be together though..." Not wishing this to be a group session and only really an exchange of advice when they really need it.

She wanted to work on the bag a bit longer to completely register the new technique in her head, but it seemed Tifa might have needed this. Maybe the punch training could come back. "Yeah sure I could build up some physical strength." Can Miss Lockhart detect the reluctance in Hinoka's tone of voice.

[Aqua]

That is okay, whatever you are comfortable with Tifa would respond to Hinoka's worry about not wanting this to be a group session. Tifa was also quick to suggest another workout, even though she had just taught Hinoka something new. Tifa caught on to some of the reluctance in Hinoka's voice. Think of this as reinforcing what you learned. But by doing squats we can strengthen that lower body of yours. Essentially letting you pull more power. It'll be fine I'm the one spotting you Tifa tried explaining in a way to get Hinoka to agree. But at the end of the day the choice was hers.