Shinjuku, Japan

[Lei Wulong]

After hearing about Li-Mei's run-in with a car-jacker who held her at knifepoint, Lei and his wife decided it was time to go check on their daughter out in Japan.  The family of four all made it to Japan, as Lei also heard about a new King of Iron Fist Tournament about to begin.  However, he had no intention in joining, as those 70 years of living have done a number or two on him.  Joining would be suicide.  Oh how he envied Wang.  That man was 105 years old and he was still participating in Martial Arts tournaments still kicking ass and taking names.  Lei, on the other hand, those days were long gone.

Bailong and Shenlong were both planning on entering the tournament.  They pleaded and begged Lei, until finally the older man gave in and decided to let the two join in the tournament, representing the family.  Because Lei couldn't fight, but his two sons can.  Definitely.  So of course, the two have undergone training with their sister.  Hence why they were hanging out in Japan.  

"Yo, Pops!  Bailong and I are gonna go shoot some hoops at the gym." Shenlong said to his parents.  The boy was well toned, as well as having his ebony locks going a little bit past his shoulders.  He had a bit of a five-o'clock shadow, thanks to having Greek ancestry.

Bailong, the younger brother, was a little smaller and resembled his brother, though his hair was nicely cut and trimmed.  Unlike his brother, his chin was neatly shaven, as he never skimps on his shaving, due to his Greek ancestry.  He wasn't as athletic as his brother but decided to go join him, anyway.  He smiled, nodding toward his dad.

Lei put down his glasses.  "Okay.  But be very careful!  There are car-jackers carrying knives!"

"Oh, honey.  It's fine.  I don't think those boys are going to get into trouble." Helena replied, placing her hand on Lei's shoulder at an attempt to calm him down.

"We'll return before dark!" Shenlong said once more as Bailong nodded.

"Okay.  Like I said.  Be careful, sons."  Lei finally said before getting back to reading his newspaper.

"Alright!  We'll call you, too!"

The two brothers then left the hotel as they walked down the street.  Shenlong was vocal and highly extroverted and he often spoke for Bailong, who was quiet and introverted.  He really didn't mind, but it was okay.  His brother was older, so it made sense.

[mrdak3000]

Meanwhile, Jasmine Raymond herself was exercising in a nearby gym. She too was looking forward to partaking in the upcoming tournament as well.

[Lei Wulong]

The two boys finally arrived at the gym. Upon entering, the two showed their membership cards and finally made their way into the facility. Bailong watched as his brother actually went to the basketball field. He didn't think it would be wise to just go shoot some hoops, especially when they were supposed to be training for the tournament. Plus, they both really need to do some quick warm-ups.

"You're seriously going to go shoot some hoops?" Bailong asks, raising an eyebrow.

"Yeah! That's what I told Mom and Pops." Shenlong replied, taking off his jacket.

"And we have a fighting tournament pretty soon. And the first thing you're going to do is just go and shoot some hoops."

"So? It's a good warm-up exercise. You should try it sometime."

Bailong rolled his eyes and sighed. "I really don't think they're gonna let you throw basket balls at the tournament."

"Basketballs? No, I mean the motion of me dribbling and leaping, and putting it in the basket; that's good training for Crane Style. Pops said that it was a good-warm-up."

"And he's 70. Shenlong, he was worried about us running into car-jackers. Don't you think he might be going a little... senile?"

"Older sister Li-Mei was attacked by one. He has a valid reason."

"Okay then. Well, anyway, enjoy your hoops. I'll be waiting for you."

"Alright! Watch out for car-jackers!"

Bailong then grabbed the rest of his gear and got into some sparring clothes. If his brother was going to waste time shooting hoops at the gym, then oh well. He's going to stay on top of his fighting and get far in the tournament. He hopes that he never has to fight his brother, or his sister in the tournament. He would hate to fight against them for real.

He finally makes it into the room where people practice fighting. Bailong did several stretches and warm-ups as his mother had told him that it is essential that he performs stretches before sparring, since her style requires strong joints, which she no longer has. She is 62 now, so of course... she was too old for this now.

[mrdak3000]

"Hmm...what should I do now?" Jasmine thought to herself. She have already finished her stretches but can't find anyone to spar with, or at least someone close to her skills. "I guess I can do a little gymnastics, just make sure I don't get rusty."

Luckily there's more than enough room to do some flips and acrobatics.

[Lei Wulong]

Bailong then finished performing his stretches. Now he was ready to practice fighting. If only Li-Mei or Shenlong was here. It would make training a bit easier. His moves often revolve around grapples and stuns. It wasn't like Shenlong or Li-Mei where they hit their foe, and dodge them.

Too bad... Li-Mei doesn't get off of work until later... I guess I will have to make do...

Bailong then began practicing his strikes on a punching back, as well as practicing evasive maneuvers, and grappling positions.

[mrdak3000]

In the process of their solo training, Jazz herself was working on her upper-body through using the rings. The moment she reached the rings, Jasmine held on tight before she began to balance herself.

"Come on Jazz, you can do this..." she muttered to herself before she starting changing position.

[Lei Wulong]

While Bailong was training and practicing, he couldn't help but watch Jasmine as she performed gymnastic tricks. He was very impressed with her. However, he had to focus. It was just wishful thinking. He was hoping to find a sparring partner until his brother was done wasting time.

[mrdak3000]

After a few minutes of tricks, Jasmine jumps off the rings and landed on one of the freestanding punching bags. The landing could've been flawless but mid-jump she noticed Bailong training through the mirror. Losing her balance Jasmine flipped backwards the moment she fell off the punching bag, unfortunately she couldn't recovery properly and fumbles towards the young man.

[Lei Wulong]

As Bailong was training, he noticed a girl was about to land on him. Bailong was thrown off and his main instinct is to roll out of the way and dodge whatever was happening as he performed a forward tactical roll. He then gets up and recovers as he dusts himself off. He awkwardly stares at Jasmine before finally speaking.

"Be careful. Don't hurt yourself."

He then reaches out his hand for her to grab, thinking she needed assistance. 

[mrdak3000]

Jasmine groaned a little from the crash and noticed someone was offering a hand, and that hand happens to be the young man she saw training.

"Thank you for the assist and sorry for almost collapsing on to you." Jasmine said as she accepted his help and got up. "Are you by chance a fighter?" She asked out of curiosity, that and she doesn't accidentally attack someone that just does martial arts for show.

[Lei Wulong]

"It was nothing." He forced a smile.

"Are you by chance a fighter?"

"I am a fighter. Yes. I'm trying to get ready for the tournament but Older Brother is slaking off..." He sighed.

Bailong then placed both hands in his pockets. "I'm guessing you fight, too, then?"

[mrdak3000]

"Indeed I am." Jasmine replied with a soft smile. "I am Jasmine De Raymond, But you can call me Jazz if you like." Saying that as she gave him a proper introduction. 

[Lei Wulong]

She gave him a quick introduction, he might as well join in, too. "My name's Lei Bailong. Or Bailong Lei, since Bailong is my given name." He kind of stumbled on his words there.

"I study Krav Maga, it is the martial art of the Isralites... yet I am not part Israeli..."

[mrdak3000]

"Ahh, both a unique name and fighting style." Jasmine thought to herself and judging by looking at Bailong, it seemed like he needs someone to spar with. Luckily for him, she took was looking for someone to train with.

"Well if you're looking for someone to spar with, it's lucky day. She told Bailong, basically offering a sparring partner. 

[Lei Wulong]

"Fantastic. Now I can finish my training!" Bailong raised his voice slightly, but he still wasn't shout or speaking quite loudly. "Now, you know the rules, right? Well, just so you know, I'm not going to go easy on a girl."

Bailong then took several steps back and raised his hands in an open palm position with his arms level with his head. His legs were at shoulder-width as he was ready for a nice sparring match.