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Jan 24, 2018 13:08:49 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jan 24, 2018 13:08:49 GMT -5
This is a gym where all the fighters come to t train and hone their skills, as well as spar against other fighters. With the new King of Iron Fist Tournament announced, there have been a spike in people coming here to practice and train.
Lei finally arrived at the destination with Steve and Paul. Lei went in the trunk to grab a duffel bag. In it, it contained Lei's sparring clothes that he would soon change into.
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Jan 24, 2018 21:02:56 GMT -5
Post by White Tiger on Jan 24, 2018 21:02:56 GMT -5
When he entered, Paul felt at home immediately.
"Nice. You picked a good place, Steve. We'll have some fun here."
Paul then also went to change as well. He would still change from some biker clothes to put his usual red Judo uniform that he was wearing since years. He always waited for his clothes to be worn to the extreme before he would buy another red Judo uniform. He liked to fell good in his old clothes and didn't have much money to buy a new uniform too often either. Beside those clothes were made to be treated badly, he wasn't going to a ball...
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Jan 24, 2018 21:54:39 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jan 24, 2018 21:54:39 GMT -5
Steve quickly changed into some sweats, as Lei was changed into his traditional blue Chinese tunic. The two were both ready to practice their moves and fighting.
"Since there's the three of us, how's this going to work?"
"Should I even the odds and get us a fourth person here?" Lei asked.
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Jan 24, 2018 23:20:46 GMT -5
Post by White Tiger on Jan 24, 2018 23:20:46 GMT -5
"If you know someone ready to join, I'm all for it. If a pizza could join us soon as well, it would be great. I'm kind of hungry."
He then added with a smile:
"But most important is the training. So get that guy over here!"
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Jan 24, 2018 23:42:28 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jan 24, 2018 23:42:28 GMT -5
"If you know someone ready to join, I'm all for it. If a pizza could join us soon as well, it would be great. I'm kind of hungry."
"Sure, sure... I suppose afterwards, we can all order some pizza, then." Steve suggested, not minding pizza.
"Eh, I'll have some Itallian finger-food." Lei said, referring pizza as 'finger-food'.
Lei then called his niece to get her over there at the gym. Thankfully, she was only a few blocks away, and Wilson was taking care of Li-Mei. So it wasn't going to be long before Xianlong shows up.
"She should be here in a few minutes. In the meantime, let me warm-up."
Lei then began doing Tai-Chi movements and breathing on the mat, as Steve then did some stretches and jumping jacks.
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Jan 26, 2018 23:11:30 GMT -5
Post by White Tiger on Jan 26, 2018 23:11:30 GMT -5
"Who did ya call? It's a good thing she lives near." asked Paul as he began doing push ups.
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Jan 26, 2018 23:18:17 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jan 26, 2018 23:18:17 GMT -5
"My great-niece from China. She's not too far from here. She'll be here any minute now." Lei stood there, tapping his foot.
"I've never sparred with her before. I hope she's as good as you."
"She'll keep you on your toes, alright."
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Jan 26, 2018 23:26:11 GMT -5
Post by White Tiger on Jan 26, 2018 23:26:11 GMT -5
"Great niece? How old is she? Sixteen?" asked Paul with some surprise again that Lei could have a great niece. Yet it could be with an older sibling... but it still was strange to hear.
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Jan 26, 2018 23:30:23 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jan 26, 2018 23:30:23 GMT -5
Sorin walked into the gym. It had been a long morning of organizing, and he wanted to just let loose. He walked over to the hanging punching bags, not noticing Steve, and got into his fighting stance. He started throwing kicks at it. He was fast with his kicks aswell.
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Jan 26, 2018 23:42:25 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jan 26, 2018 23:42:25 GMT -5
"Great niece? How old is she? Sixteen?"
"Eighteen. My older brother's granddaughter from the Mainland. She's been causing trouble in school, so... I kind of had to disipline her."
It wasn't long before Xianlong arrived wearing a grey sports bra and matching sweatpants with black tennis-shoes with white stripes on them. She had her long hair braided in a fish-tail.
"Hello Steve! And who is this guy?" She asked Lei.
Before Lei could answer her question, he walked away to take a phonecall. It wasn't before long that Lei returned. "Guys, I have to go. It's a family emergency. I'll be back."
"Don't I need to_"
"Xianlong, stay here and spar with the guys. I'll be back whenever I can." Without another word, Lei left the gym to head to his apartment.
"Now, what are we going to do?" Steve asked. "We still need a forth person."
Steve then looked and noticed his cousin, Sorin. "Hey, Sorin! Do you want to join us four in a sparring match in training for the tournament?"
"I know you, you're Paul Phoenix!" Xianlong finally blurted, pointing at Paul. "You're the guy who lost the tournament to Jin."
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Jan 26, 2018 23:47:58 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jan 26, 2018 23:47:58 GMT -5
Sorin turned when he heard his name called, and smiled to see Steve. "Oh... Hey..!" He walked over to him, "Funny running into you here..." He said. Steve then asked if he wanted to spar to train for the tournament. Sorin laughed a little. "I wasn't planning on joining, but I don't mind giving you a challenge so you can be prepared...!" He said, jokingly.
He smiled at at group, waving. "These guys your friends...?" He asked.
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Jan 26, 2018 23:50:59 GMT -5
Post by White Tiger on Jan 26, 2018 23:50:59 GMT -5
Paul was wondering for what reason Lei went away and now thought about saying hi to the great niece while wondering who was that other guy but it seemed she recognized him, which was somehow flattering until she mentioned lost the Tournament to Jin.
"Huh, I didn't lose. My victory was stolen from me."
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Jan 26, 2018 23:58:17 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jan 26, 2018 23:58:17 GMT -5
"These guys your friends...?"
"Ahh, yes, Sorin. This guy here is Paul Phoenix, the toughest fighter in the Universe. He's really strong. And this is Lei's great-niece, Xianlong."
"Hello." She smiled waving at Sorin. "I believe we've met."
"Huh, I didn't lose. My victory was stolen from me."
"That's what they all say... but hey... you snooze you loose."
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Jan 27, 2018 0:01:18 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jan 27, 2018 0:01:18 GMT -5
Sorin waved at Paul, "Toughest fighter in the universe, huh...?" He smirked. "How presumptuous." He said, before turning to Xialong. "Yeah... You helped me find my brother...!" He smiled. "I still owe you for that!" He said, grinning.
He then turned his attention back to Steve. "So... We gonna dance, or what...?" It's be an interesting fight. Steve only used his hands, and Sorin mostly used his feet and legs. He was excited to see how this would turn out...
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Jan 27, 2018 0:08:27 GMT -5
Post by White Tiger on Jan 27, 2018 0:08:27 GMT -5
Still not accepting that defeat, Paul said to Xialong: "My victory really was stolen. The Mishimas are all a bunch of cheaters."
Paul looked at Sorin and said: "Presomptuous for a reason. I'm really number one and toughest in the universe! Spar with Steve now but I'll show you after..."
He turned again toward Xialong: "So we fight?"
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