[ Allen actually does know of karate and other forms of eastern combat, and in fact trained in a mix of styles under the almost-deadly tutelage of a very terrifying little Chinese guardian deity who could kick his ass -- and just about anyone's. Fou was a scary lady, and he picked up a lot from her... just because it was that or get his head chopped off. And he had only had one arm at the time and none of his powers. But fighting tournaments?
He comes from a world embroiled in a holy war and has known fighting and dying against seemingly endless hordes of weaponized dead and grieving souls almost every day of his life since he was 10. Fighting isn't something done for... sport. The idea sits badly in his mouth, even if he'd brighten to the prospect of learning more. Training is good, sparring is good -- treating it like a game or sport is not. At least, it's the opinion he has now. ]
I suppose they have to make sure no one gets badly hurt. [ It's a neutral and polite response; he doesn't use his abilities against people without powers for similar reasons. But he also agrees with her; whole thing doesn't sound like his cup of tea...
Still! he tilts his head, lifting his chin as he offers her a smile. ] I don't mind. I'd like to keep you both company.
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He comes from a world embroiled in a holy war and has known fighting and dying against seemingly endless hordes of weaponized dead and grieving souls almost every day of his life since he was 10. Fighting isn't something done for... sport. The idea sits badly in his mouth, even if he'd brighten to the prospect of learning more. Training is good, sparring is good -- treating it like a game or sport is not. At least, it's the opinion he has now. ]
I suppose they have to make sure no one gets badly hurt. [ It's a neutral and polite response; he doesn't use his abilities against people without powers for similar reasons. But he also agrees with her; whole thing doesn't sound like his cup of tea...
Still! he tilts his head, lifting his chin as he offers her a smile. ] I don't mind. I'd like to keep you both company.