Starter for Ryu

[sandblastbrawler]

Approaching a tranquil dojo in a forest, Luke checks a photo on his phone. This definitely seemed like the place, right...? Sakura petals fall around the area. A clear sign that Spring has arrived.

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[ryuwanders]

Sounds of thuds and smacks come from the side of the dojo through the mid-height fence. Ryu keeping a stance before a thick tree.

[sandblastbrawler]

The sounds cause Luke to peer towards their source, finally spotting the man he'd been looking for. "H-Hey...! Ryu!" Luke would call out, making his presence known. "Long time no see!"

[ryuwanders]

Ryu turns after relaxing his stance. "Luke, it's good to see you" a smile forming with a nod

[sandblastbrawler]

"L-Likewise, Ryu!" He speaks with a smile, giving the other fighter a nod.

"Got a moment to catch up?"

[ryuwanders]

"Hm. Sure. Is everything alright?" A slight brow furrow in concern.

[sandblastbrawler]

Luke snaps out of his nervousness with a laugh.

"Yeah! I'm good! I was just thinkin' about our fight. I think I understand what you were trying to show me. You learn more from defeats than victories, right?"

[ryuwanders]

"You're right about that. I've had my fair share, that's certian" Ryu shakes his head and then shrugs.

[sandblastbrawler]

"I'm really glad that you humbled me back then. I was getting pretty cocky and hot-headed."

Luke rubs the back of his head with a nervous chuckle.

"If you're not too busy, do you wanna spar? I don't know how long you've been training just now."

[ryuwanders]

"We all start somewhere. You aren't all bad you know" He'd joke lightly. Although Ryu thought highly of him well enough.

"Sure. I haven't been at it long. I don't think..."

[sandblastbrawler]

Luke chuckles, rubbing the back of his head when reminded of his humble beginnings. But when Ryu agrees to spar, Luke's face forms a bright smile!

"Ah, great! Let me set my stuff down, and we'll get started! I'm stronger than last time, so be prepared!"

[ryuwanders]

"I'm excited to see how far you've come. Make yourself at home. It's not much, but it works for some cover"

[sandblastbrawler]

"Thanks! Gimme a sec."

Luke retreats inside to quickly change into his fighting gear. He returns while tightening his gloves, moving opposite Ryu and preparing for a good fight!

[ryuwanders]

Ryu was stretching, giving his headband a tighten. "Ready? Show me what you've learned"

He takes a more defensive stance.

[sandblastbrawler]

Luke cracks his knuckles, raising his fists as he prepares himself.

"Don't say I didn't warn ya! I'm stronger than I was last time!"

After circling Ryu to size him up, Luke opens with a few jabs aimed towards Ryu's head area.

[ryuwanders]

"That's what I want to hear-!" He'd duck one, the other connecting with his chin. Ryu returning several rapid fire punches of his own!

[sandblastbrawler]

Luke raises his arms to defend, tanking the first few punches before the last one lands across his face. He grunts and staggers back, looking toward Ryu with a grin.

"Precise as always! Hah!"

He'd go for a series of punches aimed at Ryu's torso, ending with a low kick towards the fighter's leg!

[ryuwanders]

"You're quicker!" Ryu speaking as he pulls his fist back, attempting to guard a few of the incoming blows before his leg buckled.

Ryu now cupping his palms to gather up his chi and aim at Luke "Hadouken!" Releasing the white orb his way!

[sandblastbrawler]

"Told ya I was stronger!" Luke proudly shouts, before his eyes go wide at the sudden fireball that was heading his way. It strikes before he could try guarding it, staggering back for a moment with a grunt.

"Ugh... Two can play that game!"

Quickly regaining his footing, Luke rears his fist back before thrusting it forward in Ryu's direction. A sudden blast of power flies ahead!

"Sand Blast!"

[ryuwanders]

Ryu races backward from the force. He'd lean to apply pressure so he wasn't completely losing his footing. His gi ripping slightly.

"Look at that!" He'd huff with excitement, an excited glint in his eyes.

[sandblastbrawler]

"I'm not just fighting to be flashy anymore, Ryu!"

Luke wipes under his chin with the back of his hand. He steadies his footing to keep focused.

"I've got some strategy to go with this style, now!"

[ryuwanders]

"Hmph! Good, show me, then!" He'd jump toward him with a rapid series of spin kicks.

[sandblastbrawler]

Luke raises his arms to guard, staggering back as each kick struck against him. Eventually, his guard falters, spinning towards the ground as the latest kick strikes him in the face. "Ungh...!"

[ryuwanders]

Ryu stands rather close to him, his arms at his sides. "Are you alright?" Brows furrow.

[sandblastbrawler]

Luke sits up, shaking his head to clear his vision. He looks up towards Ryu with a laugh, flashing a smile.

"Yeah! I'm good! You still hit like a truck, though! Hahaha!"

[ryuwanders]

A small chuckle.

He'd extend a hand to help him up. "I can say the same about you!" His skin showing some semblance of bruises from their bout.