I take everything seriously,
Nodding in approval at the open space, Zavien turned to Zen in time to see the starry words form in the air between them. He had noticed the shift in their shape, how they had sharpened to something less elegant and more legible. It was helpful while being somewhat embarrassing that the young man had clocked his difficulties. At least he hadn't said (written?) anything about it, easily adjusting to accommodate him.
Zavien stood in front of Zen, already planning out how to explain the technique. "I'll start by walking through the steps on you. Just tap my arm if the pain gets to be too much, or if you have any questions." He didn't want to genuinely hurt the man, and he knew it could be confusing in the twisting of limbs.
Stepping forward, he held out his hand for Zen to offer his arm, a sudden thought coming to mind. His eyes narrowed, the circles in his eyes making him look more serious and seasoned than usual as he said, "The main point of this move is to disarm or incapacitate. It can be used to seriously injure, but I want your assurance that you will only use this in self-defense. Are we clear?" If the man refused, Zavien would leave now. He wasn't in the business of teaching people how to spread harm, and he didn't know Zen well enough to know his intentions.
Zavien stood in front of Zen, already planning out how to explain the technique. "I'll start by walking through the steps on you. Just tap my arm if the pain gets to be too much, or if you have any questions." He didn't want to genuinely hurt the man, and he knew it could be confusing in the twisting of limbs.
Stepping forward, he held out his hand for Zen to offer his arm, a sudden thought coming to mind. His eyes narrowed, the circles in his eyes making him look more serious and seasoned than usual as he said, "The main point of this move is to disarm or incapacitate. It can be used to seriously injure, but I want your assurance that you will only use this in self-defense. Are we clear?" If the man refused, Zavien would leave now. He wasn't in the business of teaching people how to spread harm, and he didn't know Zen well enough to know his intentions.
Zavien
but I also take it lighthearted to recognize I can't control it.
