4th Sand Coffin [Audio/Action]

[fifth_kazekage]

[Failed Filter to Ishtar]

Ishtar... [He speaks with hesitation in his voice. There is concern underlying his words.] Please contact me.

[Failed Filter to Elian]

[After a quiet sigh, his tone returns to normal.]

How has your training been progressing?

Comments

[Failed Filter]

[absolute_perception]

I would rather not discuss it.

[He actually looks a little upset. Nothing is going right and he's pretty much about ready to give up on it.]

[Failed Filter]

[fifth_kazekage]

[He frowns, feeling bewildered. He isn't used to seeing Elian like this.]

...What is it?

[Failed Filter]

[absolute_perception]

[He drops his shoulders. So many disappointments lately...]

I... can't run very well. My feet are too big. If it's not the balance, it's the grace, and I lack it.

[Failed Filter]

[fifth_kazekage]

And this upsets you.

[His gaze hardens with determination.]

Being proportionately accurate isn't a requirement for combat. You simply have an additional obstacle to overcome.

Do you intend to give up already?

[Failed Filter]

[absolute_perception]

No. I want to learn. I don't have the right teacher. It's not entirely upsetting. More like disappointing.

[He's keenly aware that proportions have nothing to do with combat but it does help. He just needs a little more help than others.]

[Failed Filter]

[fifth_kazekage]

[His lips press together for a brief moment, and then he just cuts to the chase.] If not for lack of effort, then is your current instructor inadequate?

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[absolute_perception]

I think he has too many students.

[It was the best answer he could come up with that would logically explain the situation.]

He's fine with children, I'm simply not a typical child. I lack the boisterousness of those in my age-group and my enthusiasm is not on par with my peers. I think too much.

[Failed Filter]

[fifth_kazekage]

I see.

......

If you are willing, I can instruct you. [He's only had one student before, but he did manage to turn Matsuri from a timid, shy girl into a more boisterous kunoichi.]

[Failed Filter]

[absolute_perception]

[Elian may never be boisterous, but he will be a focused and driven student and his confidence will take a turn for the better.]

That would be most appreciative.

[It was perfect to Elian. Not only is he teaching Gaara English, he's learning from Gaara which to him is the perfect trade.]

[Failed Filter]

[fifth_kazekage]

I have only received and given ninja training. [A warning, of sorts.] This won't be as simple as civilian training.

We will need to arrange a consistent schedule. If your training isn't constant, then it will be difficult for your body to attain improvement.

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[absolute_perception]

Understood. My schedule has changed some since the last time we spoke. I have a job now that requires me to work from five in the morning to 1 in the afternoon. Language training will not be effected. After five in the evening, I will be available for physical training.

[As long as he's in bed by ten, he really doesn't care.]

[Failed Filter]

[fifth_kazekage]

Very well. Then we will begin tonight, after the language lessons.

[Failed Filter]

[absolute_perception]

Understood.

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[midgarhorizon]

[Have an Reno with his eyebrow raised]

Hope you're not talking about me, Elian.

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[absolute_perception]

I don't want to be a burden to you when my schedule has changed, Mr. Reno. I wish not to inconvenience you further. My apologies if I made any comment that may have been an offense to you.

[He's being absolutely sincere about it. With everything that has been going on, he's unsure where he stands in most of what's going on. With that failed filter, it's proof that the Administration is in charge.]

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[midgarhorizon]

If you were havin' problems you should have come to me.

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[absolute_perception]

Yes, I should have, though I didn't feel at the time that I was obligated to talk to anyone about my choices of instructors. Again, I apologize for not informing you before hand as a courtesy to you. That was my failure.

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[midgarhorizon]

Your choice, kiddo. Hope you have better luck with your new instructor.

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[absolute_perception]

Thank you.

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[fifth_kazekage]

[Gaara casts the stranger a cool glance. This must be his current instructor.

He says nothing, and lets them talk it out.]