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John 'Axle' Winters<br/>
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			Nalia took on a very similar stance to Axle’s as soon as he got into position. This wasn’t the typical stance she’d take when playing her makeshift VR game, but without activating the added handicaps of the failsafe she programmed in for herself, her default would likely get her into worse trouble. Mimicking him might be the better option for now.<br/>
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Before she could figure out what kind of move she’d make though, he went on with his explanation. She could only smirk and lightly shake her head in response with a small chuckle, “this is how I know you’re a dad: always lecturing.” She meant it as a jest. Nalia understood why he was doing it. He was responding to the fact that she wasn’t a professional, and he was trying to help her to better take care of her sister. But honestly, this wasn’t something she was particularly interested in at the moment. “I appreciate what you’re doing, but honestly, I’ve had a less than okay night. No fault of yours, of course. You’ve been an absolute doll, but if it’s all the same to you, let’s skip the lectures for now? I’d rather just have fun, not take a class. When I’m good and ready for learning, I’ll definitely give you a ring. So, if you don’t mind...” before she could finish her sentence, she lunges towards him, “I’ll take that offer!” She yelled, referencing his suggestion of ‘ladies first.’ She knew that by her going first would give him the upper hand in this scenario. She wasn’t fast, but as she said, she’s just looking to have fun, and it was apparent on her face as her smile showed all her teeth while her back fist came forward into a straight punch aimed right at his face. She would never in a million years wish this guy pain,  but she made the move knowing, hoping, he would block it.
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</blockquote><br/>Axle had to let out a laugh at her barb about him being a dad, but it was pretty clear she was cooking something up while she was giving her reply... and there came the lunge. Straight for the face, ballsy.<br/><br/>"Have it your way," Axle chuckled as he moved his arm to divert the incoming punch. She looked like she was having fun, so he threw his body forward to give her a taunting push immediately after and toss her just a little off balance, to keep her on her toes. Swiping at her foot as well, he forced her back for a moment before throwing a few easy to dodge punches her way in kind. No better way to vent some frustrations than with someone who gave just the right amount of pushback.<br/><br/>All in all he was going light on the attack, not just to let her have some fun but also to study how she defended or didn't defend, and how she would attack. Whenever she went for it, he always did his best to dodge or block her attacks, though - he wasn't just going to let himself be hit, she would get the satisfaction of earning that. Nonverbally, John was daring her to pull something he didn't expect and get a hit or two in before he'd consider kicking it up a notch. "Come on then. Hit me," the soldier taunted her with a smile. "Or do you need another lecture to motivate you?"