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(open) miyagi-do gathering for new & existing students!

Who: You, you, and you!
What: For members of Miyagi-do, those interested in Miyagi-do, and whoever else might end up there! (Visiting a friend, etc)
When: Some time first half of month.
Where: At Miyagi-do Dojo in Crenshaw!

MIYAGI-DO: A NEW DAY (AN APRIL LOG)

Miyagi-do has seen some unexpected activity in the last few weeks, but has also--fortunately--seen a return to normality. An upgrade, even, where the damage sustained after a student's accidental explosion caught parts of the dojo in the ensuing chaos now gone after hard work hired, with thanks to the builders and those who helped with funds.

Even the sensei of the dojo has recovered from his own injuries, welcoming students--old and potentials--to classes. Along with a few touch-ups to the dojo, there are other changes, new and old, that should be addressed:

1. A (SEMI-)NEW SENSEI

He's been around for a month now, but here's your formal introduction to Miyagi-do's second sensei, Sensei Toguchi. Sensei LaRusso would have introduced him as a...not old, but dear friend from back home who has also learned from the school of Miyagi-do back in Okinawa. Skilled in the use of sais, you may find Sensei Toguchi a different kind of sensei from Daniel LaRusso. But we'll let you see that for yourself.

2. YOUR VERY OWN SNACK PROVIDER

Truthfully, this is a figure who's been around the dojo since the start, doing exactly what he does now...but Daniel LaRusso would not be himself if he didn't take some time to introduce Hakkai to the class as the person who makes their snacks and refreshments. Because Hakkai deserves his thanks, and you cannot escape a dad man like Daniel.

3. ICE BRACELETS: A NEW FORM OF PROTECTION

Miyagi-do has always worked to help individuals with what it is they want out of the dojo. Sometimes, this can just mean having somewhere to meditate and to find comfort in your own body than to focus on the fighting aspect. But Miyagi-do always leans towards protection, and learning how to respond and to engage with danger. It works to help individuals learn how they can use their own powers in ways that they prefer.

And in his announcement for the start of April's lessons, Sensei LaRusso has a bracelet to share to those who want one, after he's explained what they are. They're ice-powered bracelets--not super powerful, but with proper training they can be used as a means of defence. Spread ice over the ground, freeze certain limbs to surfaces, or even use it to shroud an enemy's face just long enough to distract them.

Sensei LaRusso will show how to use the bracelets to manifest the ice, and Robby Keene will also help in demonstrations, as well as with students individually. Dummies and can be used as stationary targets, and are a great way to learn how to disappear the ice, too--especially if you want to focus on using them for actual living targets, which either Sensei LaRusso or Robby can help with (or, if you're really that into getting iced...!).

ENDING NOTES

This log covers the first lesson of April, as well as continuing forward if you want to add extra days and lessons! Please familiarise yourself with what Miyagi-do teaches. Newcomers are welcomed, and there will always be a place to get food and drink...thank you, Hakkai.

Feel free to make your own toplevels on this log, it's meant as a mingle for existing students and those interested in checking out Miyagi-do! You can hang around the snack table, practice some karate, meet the teachers (and food provider...), maybe try out the new fun ice bracelets or.. you know, you can always just hang out with Daniel's Omen. He's a good boy who will stop to get belly rubs from everyone. You can't reject him. Sorry if you sat down for three seconds and are now stuck with a dog on your lap. He will not move.

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[ For those who have seen Daniel during his recovery period, the man does seem to be mostly back to regular shape during the first lesson. There's some more energy in him once more, and he's definitely radiating smiles and helpfulness to anyone and everyone who approaches him. ]

( a. general help )

[ Maybe there's something on your mind. If it shows enough on your face, you will definitely have Daniel approaching you - or maybe it's just because you're new to the dojo and checking things out, which will end up with the same thing. Daniel approaching, a very amicable smile on his face as he offers: ]

Anything I can help you with?

[ Just look at this man. He looks So Ready to help. ]

( b. ice practice help )

[ Or maybe you've grabbed one of the ice bracelets and you're still struggling a little. It's only natural, really - Daniel arrived here with this power already inside of his blood, and it still took him a good while until he stopped accidentally freezing everything around him. If you've asked him for help with it, then Daniel will gladly and patiently run through this with you, standing in front of you with a smile. ]

Alright, so it's very important to stay calm for this. If you get too worked up, it's easy for the entire ice business to get out of hand. [ Trust him, this is a man speaking from experience.. ] Can you take a calm, deep breath?

[ He'll wait. ]

( c. resting )

[ Really, Daniel is pretty much healed. He is - for once - not faking it, nor really pushing himself, considering he did have quite a few weeks and some magical help to fully rest and heal up after what happened to him.

But despite the fact that his back is no longer broken, a few weeks of mostly lying around in bed do take a lot out of a guy, especially at Daniel's age. He has enough energy to help out plenty of people during the lesson with talking and karate practice and ice power practice, sure, but-- after a while? He has to sit down on the backsteps that lead to the inside dojo, letting out a deep breath as he does so.

Anyone can find him sitting there, his puppy Omen on his lap, getting the belly scritches the creature so thoroughly desires. Daniel will look up if anyone approaches, giving them a smile that's only a little tired around the edges. ]

So, how's the first proper lesson in a while, huh? Worth the wait?

1. meet the semi-new sensei not like the old sensei

[ The man in the black gi stalking up and down the dojo gardens could hardly project a more different impression than Daniel LaRusso's affable warmth. His weathered face is stuck in a perpetual serious scowl as he supervises lessons in kata and weapons training, intervening to make swift corrections to any errors he catches.

Thus, it might be intimidating to the uninitiated to be approached by Sensei Toguchi with his brows knit together like angrily conspiring caterpillars, unfolding one hand from behind his back to hold it up in an unmistakable gesture to stop whatever move they were in the middle of practising. ]

You. [ He shakes his head, producing a small, teacherly noise from the back of his throat. ] What is it you are doing, and what is the purpose?

[ Easy questions for beginners to answer, surely! No pressure at all. ]

2. gotta catch 'em all

[ At the end of the announcements of April lessons, Sensei Toguchi adds a casual yet menacing addendum about a 'special lesson' for 'dedicated students who wish to improve their fighting bond', and tacks a sign up sheet in a readily accessible part of the dojo. It contains no details but an exhortation to appear at a certain time in the outdoor dojo with your Omen present.

Those who are curious or bold enough to muster out sight unseen for mysterious karate purposes find themselves rallied into organized rows by the stern sensei and his own Omen, a little bird who somehow projects as much foreboding presence as her Sleeper. Once both are satisfied with the number of students and the neatness of their formation, he comes to the head of the group and looks over the assembly with grim resignation. The already uncomfortable silent stretches out as his probing not-quite-glare continues, long enough that even the most patient student must be starting to wonder what - ]

Attention!

[ Sensei Toguchi barks, demonstrating the straight backed, stiff armed posture he expects. At his side, his Omen bobs up and down, then (for any students not already accustomed to the etiquette of these lessons) prompts them with a subtle bow. ]

Students of Miyagi-do, I have been watching you, and it is good you have come to this lesson today...

[ Encouraging? ]

...because you have much to learn!

[ His Omen bobs again, then begins to pace back and forth behind him, tracing out the width of the line of students. Chozen folds his hands behind his back and deepens his scowl. ]

Today, we learn lesson about dogs and wolves.

Look at your Omen. They are good friends, yes? Loyal, faithful, wanting to help you, like dogs. So they will be our dogs for lesson.

But what else is a dog? [ Rhetorical. ] A dog used to be like wolves until they became our friends, and wolves have never forgiven them for that! So we must protect our dogs from the wolves, and not let them be captured, or we would not be good friends to them.

[ From his sleeve, Chozen produces his Omni, which already displays...a ticking countdown. He brandishes it at the assembled students, giving each of them a good look at the two minutes shown on its face, dwindling away. ]

You have until the wolf howls to prepare! Protect your dogs, or the wolf will take them from you!

[ At last, Chozen grins. Wolfishly. ]

Go!

[ Time to scatter - or perhaps waste some time fumbling out questions about this completely clear, unambiguous, definitely not confusing lesson and its parameters. Prepare to hide, defend, or otherwise act to protect your Omen from the unspecified looming threat however you see fit, for as long as you can. Good luck out there. ]

3. prison blues (captured student mingle prompt)

[ If (or, quite realistically, when) each Sleeper student finds themselves caught, the Sleeper and Omen pairs are tagged out by the clearly unhinged Sensei Toguchi and directed to a corner of the dojo grounds to wait out the rest of the lesson.

The penalty area is split up between Sleepers and their Omens. The captured Sleepers must sit alone on the ground while their Omens are corralled at a remove from them, guarded by Sensei Toguchi's bossy Omen who alternates between herding them into a pile and attempting to scale said pile to sit on it, glaring balefully at any who dare approach her brood of hostages.

Students may feel free to talk among themselves, if they like. It isn't like Sensei Toguchi can possibly be in so many places at once he can show up mid-rampage to bother you here.

Right? ]

4. gotta catch 'em all (part two)

[ After the first round of hubbub, Sensei Toguchi sits down in front of the captured students, looking slightly worse for wear and yet somehow also revitalized, like terrorizing people for obscure reasons is all good sport. He claps his hands together and rubs them, scanning the crowd of students in their various moods of defeat. ]

So. Who thinks they have learned lesson?

[Erza's not ditching the rigorous, largely self-imposed practice with his lightsaber he's been doing nearly daily. He is, perhaps, feeling less like he has something to prove, and easing up a little.

Which means he has some free time. So here he is, doing karate katas rather than sword katas.

He's hardly doing them perfectly, but he doesn't stop or even seem flustered when Chozen turns his attention to him. He can talk without missing a beat.]

I'm moving through beginning karate katas, at half speed, because this is not a style of martial arts I'm well versed in, and I must start at the foundations.

[Now there's a beat, and hint of tease in his tone he adds-]

Also I'm being present with you and my fellow students, Sensei Toguchi.

[Yes, yes, it's an overly 'wise' suck up answer. It also happens to be true. He's less interested in learning karate for its own sake, although he every intention of giving it due attention in practice, and more here for the community of the dojo.]

[Look. Johnny is just stopping by to visit. He's aware there's a new sensei in town but he hasn't quite put together just who exactly Chozen is. So part of his visit is to check on the people in this dojo who he definitely doesn't care about (He does), but also to scope out the new Sensei.

When Chozen approaches he scares in confusion for a minute. Eventually he raises a hand and points to himself.]

Me? Dude. I'm this places top competition. But I'm not here for a fight.

What about you? Aren't you the fucking statue I ran into a month ago?

[ Chozen's impressively creased eyebrows fly up his forehead in incredulity at Ezra's cheeky answer, his hands coming to his hips as the young man explains himself. He hmms thoughtfully, nodding his head, but there is a sardonic touch to his seeming approval. ]

Very good. Very quick.

[ He glances downward, arching his brows more delicately at Ezra's feet. ]

Not like footwork. But ah, you already have reason for that...perhaps you mean to put us out of work, take over as teacher?

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[ Chozen is fortunate to have schooled himself to seriousness early in life, and to have practised it often. Otherwise, he might not have been able to avoid smiling during Johnny's bafflement, and what fun would there be in that? ]

I know who you are, Lawrence-sensei.

[ He scowls as he says it, folding his arms across his chest, and is briefly sorry Daniel is not in view to appreciate his impression of his uncle. ]

And I am Toguchi Chozen, man of stone.

[ Then, because there is a time and a place to play games, Chozen relaxes his face, a spark of friendliness returning to his no longer so grim eyes. ]

I did not know if you would remember that.

[Ok, paying more attention to his footwork, check.

It's one of his weaker areas with his sword play, too, even Maul's called him on it, so well spotted Chozen.]

Nah. It's not a competition. There's always more to learn. This is uh...cultural exchange? Enjoying practice along side a group with similar aims and philosophy? Yeah.

[ Great secret of martial arts teaching: almost everyone can stand to think more about their feet. It is a reliable opener for further instruction.

Chozen's sternness softens, although a touch of irony remains at the corners of his mouth. He appreciates the questioning inflections; it is a good follow up to a good answer. ]

Miyagi-do and cultural exchange are like... [ He brings his hands up and clasps them together, demonstratively. ] ...spaghetti and meatballs.

[ And that's some of that cultural exchange right there. ]

What school do you come from?

[I - Practice]

[Jun doesn't really like participating. Those who he's been in classes with are likely to find that he's usually pretty quiet, focusing very hard on getting every movement correct and looking frustrated when he's off, even by the tiniest bit. He rarely speaks up unless he really has to (or he's singled out to do so) and while he's not very physically strong he is very precise, provided he has his glasses on.]

[He can be found doing katas and attacking dummies pretty easily when class is in session. If anyone's been noticing he's attacking with increasing ferocity since the Mob Incident - but a punch with little power behind it is still a weak punch, no matter if it's delivered to the exact right spot or not.]

[II - After Class]

[Jun doesn't hang around much after classes unless he's forced to. He usually packs up and leaves pretty quickly after lessons are over, but today he's lingering a little bit. Part of it seems to be to check on sensei LaRusso if the way he's glancing over at the man is any indication, but part of it...]

[Well, it's hard to tell. He's hard to read on the best of days, and today doesn't seem to be one of those. He instead sits off in a corner with his golden retriever omen, watching everyone else. He pets his omen gently and seems a bit lost in thought, but not so much so that he won't stare at anyone coming near.]

[III - Chill Out]

[Okay now this? This is something he can use. Jun's practicing pretty hard with the ice bracelet, trying to focus hard on what he's doing. This kind of mental exercise seems to be something he can do, as he seems to be picking up on it a little faster than one might expect.]

[That doesn't mean there aren't mishaps. Ever see a boy accidentally fling himself into a fence because he didn't judge how far the ice went? Now you have! He's also managed to freeze one of the plants by accident, as well as stick his glasses to his face with a thin layer of frost.]

[Oops.]

[IV - Wildcard]

[Got an idea for a prompt not on here? Hit me up here, on Discord (Matt#6266) or Plurk (

atrypical).]

CLASSES;
[Well, after that introduction, Hakkai almost wants to duck into the kitchen or the broom closet he'd been teasing Daniel about. There's no need for that kind of recognition! He's just doing a job. He's good at housework. So he may as well carry it on. He does bow politely at the introductions, smile his way through it... and then goes right on like nothing happened.]

[He's not a part of the class, after all. Though perhaps he could offer his services as a sparring partner if someone needed.]

[That's why he's watching said class afterward, sweeping up around the place here and there. He's not trying to be intrusive, just casually keeping an eye on what's going on. If Daniel is so keen on protecting these people, he may as well learn how they defend themselves. It would be easier to join into a potential fight if he knows their rhythms.]

KITCHEN;
[Ah yes, the reason he's been introduced. And this room? This is his now. Forget the broom closet. This kitchen is organized to hell and back, and, frankly, spotless. Even with various things laid out for the students - sandwiches, rice wrapped in seaweed, mushroom jerky - the kitchen is clean.]

[And Hakkai is busying himself with tea. A pitcher of it - with ice. Hope you don't take it sweetened, you heathens.]

GENERAL;
[For the most part, Hakkai is available around the dojo doing various chores. He'll greet anyone he sees, pleasantly enough, and bustle off about his business. His Omen is almost constantly on his shoulders, draped around them like a scarf - a white dragon with red eyes, who seems mostly neck and tail, more than anything.]

[... If you hear him talking to it, it sounds like the Omen's name is, of all things, Jeep.]

[An easy opportunity to learn about and practice with someone else's blood magic is too good for Chrollo to pass up. He's dressed down for the occasion, just a simple button shirt and a loose jacket that lacks any of his usual style but isn't as formal as a suit. He could fight in it if he had to, but he's not actually here for lessons even if the concept behind the school's style interests him.

Chrollo will play whatever role he needs to play, and this one is familiar. Novice. It's true with blood magic, but blood magic is so similar to nen in many ways.

He takes a deep, calming breath as instructed.]

I wouldn't have guessed you were an icy coldblood. What kind of getting worked up makes it the worst?

[Sensei LaRusso comes across as very warm and open. But perhaps he has the kind of temper that runs cold and slow? Or maybe there's some other aspect of Daniel that would fit better with ice.]

[Chrollo is dressed very casually for once. Simple shirt and pa ts, loose informal jacket. Hair down rather than slicked back. The concepts he's managed to pick up so far make this an interesting school to observe. But aside from a brief lesson on ice bracelets he had only observed, interested in what different students were doing.

Despite the best efforts of the small bird at his heels attempting to herd him. Very persistently. He mostly ignores the head bobbing and other posturing until the wing-flaring starts. That, apparently, his own omen takes offense at.

Chrollo turns enough to gently grab the twelve-legged spider before it can jump down off his shoulder and start posturing.]

Not one from Earth. [Just putting that out there.

He pauses, and gives a small bow.]

Ezra Bridger, Jedi Knight. The Jedi are...they were a people with their own culture, a religious Order, and a calling for those gifted with rare abilities to serve, all at once. [He smiles, but it's pained and rueful.] With all the complicated messiness that implies. I was born into dark times for my galaxy, for many peoples. The Jedi being decimated and scattered, the temples destroyed, was part of that. Is still ongoing, in my lifetime.

I was orphaned and adopted late into it.

[ Trying to go on like nothing happened? But Robby will totally be here during break, coming over with his very most proper smile (bordering on a grin) to say: ]

Congratulations on the formal introduction. Do we call you Mister Hakkai?

[ ...as if this guy hasn't been here day one. But look, Robby finds Mister LaRusso publicly beaming about people very funny (and nice). ]

[ ...you know, that ice on his glasses isn't going to help anyone out, is it.

Jun (hopefully) won't have to suffer it too long, before he'll find the ice and its cold recede, and standing there Robby, pulling back his hand--as if pulling away the ice, though it seems to just disappear. ]

You wanna make me your target?

[ The offer is lightly given, a small smile on Robby's face. ] I'd like to see how quick you can react.

[ Robby's seen Jun. He's precise, he might not have the physical power to take on a beast, but he's got determination. That can more than make up for the lack of personal power.

Especially in a world like this. ]

1. ICE BRACELETS

Being the ~~senpai~~ senior of the dojo leads Robby to help with classes more often not. He still participates as a student, but he knows how to teach the moves, and he helped Sensei LaRusso with working out ways to teach someone how to use the ice bracelet. Everyone will be different, some will have an easier time than Robby did, but it's good to be prepared.

So if you want a partner, whether for the karate itself or the ice bracelets, Robby will be present. Especially with the bracelets, he's keen to help people through the process. There's using them to make a slippery floor, to stick limbs down to the ground, but there's also translating it to what they've been learning this entire time: karate.

They're not strong enough to rely on every move, but Robby demonstrates how they can be used as an extra buff. With wax on, wax off--swipes meant to block attacks--the motions can lead to creating a swiping ice that materialises ahead of Robby's arms. "Think about blocking, and the movement of your arm. You have to be fast, direct--translate that to the ice. You can't hesitate."

He's firm in his directions, and he's also willing to be the target practice for people's attempts.

2. WEAPONRY

For a good time, Robby's weapons training had focused on a bo staff. It did him well, but he's had time to get his hands on other options, and lately, he can be seen training with double sticks, using the tanbo method for training. He's never been a student to slack off, but if people have been inspired lately to be more intense, Robby's amongst them. He's learning to incorporate the ice into his own moves, but with the added benefit of keeping up his training learnt from Sensei Uchiha: to move swiftly, to be more nimble on his feet. Exert more speed, and to keep it up.

Even he needs training with the ice. Unlike some, he doesn't have the same magical levels as other bloodtypes (thanks, warmblood), and he's forcing himself to keep up with his speed, to control the flow of his energy. A balancing act internally and externally.

Sometimes, he's lucky where the ice just doesn't come out right, or sticks to the ends of his training rods (most of the time, he's aiming to slice it in the air); when he's unfortunate, he might trip up on his own feet.

Those times, he usually knows to take a breather, wait for his body to calm down. Judge if he needs a longer break or not.

If he doesn't, then he'll get up again. Sometimes, Mister LaRusso's omen decides for him he's had enough. :(

3. WILDCARD/OTHER

[ I'm happy to have Robby approach your character first if you like! He can help with karate, and if your character is a regular, he may or may not know what their strengths and weaknesses seem to be. He'll also help a little with giving them ideas about how they can incorporate their powers into karate...but he's also been avoiding doing that lately, too.

Definitely doesn't have anything to do with why him and Mob seem to be avoiding each other. :(

Also, feel free to use brackets if you prefer! ]

[It's not, but he blinks as it disappears swiftly. He nods to Robby in thanks and thinks about it.]

[He doesn't want to hurt anyone, but he hasn't seen any real permanent damage from these bracelets so it should be fine.]

... Sure. Sounds like a plan.

[He can't help the light grin on his face - his reactions have gotten quicker since training with Vi, and even more so after starting classes at Miyagi-do. He takes a step back, light on his feet and ready to react to whatever Robby throws at him.]

Let's go.

[Ezra's new here. He doesn't have a great baseline for how Jun is in practice. Still, the frustration rings pretty clearly for him.

If he were like this at lightsaber practice, his masters would - well, Kanan would probably have let it slide and then straight up asked what was bothering him, if his mood hadn't improved by the end of practice. Obi-wan would come at it more indirectly by noting he was unbalanced, and leave it to Ezra to open up or correct the issue.

But Ezra's not any sort of teacher here, or even a more experienced student at this dojo. He's not here to disrespect Miyagi-do in any way. Jun's not doing anything actually dangerous. Well, not dangerous in an immediate sense, that could warrant breaking those respectful boundaries.

And, yet, Jun might notice Ezra watching a little, and glancing around to try to work out if the resident senseis have all this on their radar.

[He finishes his round of punches and looks over at Ezra. He noticed the watching and he doesn't really mind it, but...]

[Well, at the same time he also doesn't appreciate getting stared at. No one does, but he's particularly sensitive to it because he knows he's not strong. He sets his jaw for a moment before walking over to Ezra.]

If you have something to say to me, you should say it. I don't really care about politeness.

[Well, there goes not saying anything at all.

How to handle this?

He offers a faint smile.]

You're very exacting. I don't know these katas well, but I can tell. Not everyone aims for that level of technical precision.

[ The Yanbaru kuina is not, it must be said, the most impressive of birds. The little ground-running Omen has no spurs, no great wingspan, no hooked beak, not even a fearsome cry.

But she stands her ground when the much more intimidating spider makes its leap, hopping from side to side like this might make her appear larger. An uncharitable assessment might be that there's something teasing about her dance, but if there is, it's brief. She folds her wings back and settles, cocking her head at the reluctant 'student'. Her narrow head and gleaming red eyes are not the most expressive canvas for emotion, but there is still the thoughtful that distinguishes Omens from the animals they resemble.

A decision is apparently made. She hops back, lifts one skinny leg to kick at the air ahead of her, and just as quickly hops to the other to kick out again. Then she plants both feet and stretches up, surprisingly long for a compact seeming bird, and bobs her head towards the training grounds one more time. ]

If you want to learn to use all those legs, you must go to class, Kumo-san.

[ The Omen's verbal telepathic 'voice' is warm, mellow, and mature, but it confirms the 'uncharitable' assessment of teasing: she is absolutely, if gently, not taking this entirely seriously. ]

[He gets the feeling this isn't the main subject, but he'll play along.]

... I know I don't have the muscle mass for stronger strikes. But if I can hit a vital point it doesn't much matter how hard I hit it. Depending on the point, of course.

We need to play into our strengths. Getting details right is one of mine.

[That makes Ezra smile more widely and sincerely.]

Then that makes two of us. [He's still not exactly a big guy, and doesn't consider himself physically power through the Force either, relatively speaking.]

And you're way ahead on using your brain to figure what to work hard on than I was when I started really learning how to fight. I got a little caught up in the flashy stuff, before I went back to a more precise form.

[ Another person from a world that is not Earth, and a world, a galaxy, beset by a great and terrible conflict. There are many paths Chozen might take in his answer, many questions he might ask to satisfy his ignorance.

They are questions that do not matter, much as the performance of the stern teacher does not matter. Chozen's expression turns to one of intent, sympathetic listening as Ezra explains, and he does not speak right away when the young man is done. He allows his words their space to breathe, first. ]

It is an honour to have you train with us, Ezra-san, Jedi Knight.

[ The words, their intent, are old-fashioned, out of date. The gravity that Chozen gives them is utterly serious. He follows them with a fluid and respectful bow in echo of Ezra's own. ]

Jedi are very fine teachers. You are no novice.

[ He means that, too. He had been curious as to why; now he knows. ]

[For a moment, Ezra wonders if he said too much about such a weighty topic. He could have said 'Jedi, it's a space thing' and breezed past the question.

Then, to his relief, he finds he's been heard. Others may hear Chozen's reply as old fashioned, but the word choice resonates with Ezra, who breaks into shy, pleased smile.]

Thank you, Toguchi-sensei. It is an honor to be here and learn from another tradition.

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