DAY 25 💙 [OPEN POST]

[really_sketchy]

Who: Naminé, Terra & YOU!
Where: Gym Car & Around the Train
When: Day 21 - Day 25 of month Domino
What: Training/Drawing/Heart-to-heart
Warnings: None yet.


TRAINING

Naminé wasn't much of a fighter but after experiencing her trouble on the ice world she wanted to learn more. She had her powers but they were a little frightening to use. What if she shattered another's heart? Wouldn't that be worse than dying or melting? Somehow, this felt like it was better.

She was there through morning classes learning hand-to-hand from Bucky or whoever happened to be around. Naminé stayed off to the side and out of the way since she was really only starting to learn.

Some days, when there was space in the gym car, she used a long wooden rod and tried to emulate the way Sora or Terra fought. It was very awkward and a few times she ended up falling on her butt when her arm swung a little too wide. Naminé wasn't really training, so much as she was swinging around a practice stick and flailing.

No matter when you run into her, she always gets up and tries again.

DRAWING

In between chores, helping Madoka with plants and her many other attempts to help, Naminé can be found in the various cars drawing. She didn't have any more crayons or colors but she had pens and pencils, as well as pieces of paper. Her pictures varied between those she met on the cars and the creatures she'd seen in the snow world.

After the dream she began to draw bits and pieces from her memories, from those she saw and from other peoples memories though she didn't fully understand what she was drawing. Whatever it was, she didn't want to forget it and drawing was a way to immortalize or clarify her thoughts.

Whenever someone approached she glanced up and offered them a brief welcoming smile.

DAY 21 - CLOSED TO TERRA

The dreams had been startling for Naminé, reminding her of the castle and the choices she wanted to forget. She hadn't been a nice person then. She hadn't been malicious but she'd been lonely and stupid and she hurt people who didn't deserve to be hurt. It was a lot for her to face again and it took her some time to approach the one person she needed to speak too.

She stood awkwardly outside of his cabin and knocked on the door.

Hopefully he was there and alone.

Thoughts buzzed in and out of Naminés head in a messy fashion but she hoped, with all her heart, that Terra wouldn't turn away when he knows what she's done. Sora had forgiven her but she didn't understand why. Why should she be forgiven for all the pain she's caused?

Comments

[orangewayfinder]

Terra hadn't known what to think. He kept to himself, doing what was required or was asked of him and that pretty much had been it. He'd kept an eye on her but didn't interact or try to. If she saw him he'd nod or maybe even try a tiny smile, but that was about it really.

Hearing a knock, he got up to go answer it and there Namine stood, looking lost. Nodding to her, he pulled the door open wider to allow room for her. "Come on in." He wasn't sure what this was about, but he was sure glad she was here.

"I can go make us some tea if you want."

[really_sketchy]

She shouldn't have waited so long to come and see him but Naminé had never really talked about her time in the Castle. She'd talked about Sora and used vague terms to try and describe what she was or how she was created but she never really went into her captivity. It was cruel and at the time, she'd simply been happy that she wasn't alone. It hadn't mattered how they treated her.

Maybe the dream didn't show Terra all of that but it was enough to make her nervous. What did he think of her? Should she feel this nervous.

His voice snapped her from her thoughts and she stepped inside of the cabin. She exhaled a slow breath when she realized that it was just the two of them. This talk was better if it was just them. "No. I'm alright but thank you." There wasn't a lot of space to sit so she took a seat on one of the beds and gestured to the empty seat next to her. "Will you sit with me? I- I wanted to talk about the dream, what you saw and what I said."

[orangewayfinder]

Namine seemed shy and timid. Yes she was normally kind of reserved and quiet, but this was different, Terra could tell in her mannerisms. She didn't seem like she really wanted to talk about whatever it was that was bothering her but he could listen. Did she want to talk about Riku..?

That was an immediate no because she wanted to talk about the dream that he had..been in with her. He'd asked around and people confirmed it was the train itself that had caused it. But that didn't explain to his satisfaction the why or how they ended up on another person's dream.

Sitting next to her on the bed, he could only nod.

[really_sketchy]

She wasn't sure where to start. She wanted to talk about Riku, about the Castle and the dream. Terra hadn't been there... he didn't know. Riku had come to her but they weren't that close. She hadn't expected him to be there when she awoke. She hadn't expected to wake in this body in the first place.

Only Replica Riku had made it possible. He gave up his chance of living for her, even after everything she'd done.

"I- I don't know what you think of me. I don't want you to think badly but I have done very bad things." She didn't know how much Terra knew.

[orangewayfinder]

For some reason she was reminding him of Cinderella but he shook his head. "I think..you're the only one who thinks that of yourself." After all, Terra had quite the worse track record, and it was something he didn't want to dwell on.

"If you don't want to talk about it yet you don't have to." This was his attempt at trying to comfort her, as poor of an attempt that it might be. "But I promise, that no matter what you say, I'll still be there for you." He had to get her home to Riku after all.

He tried to smile to be strong for her. "So..does this mean we can't be friends?"

[really_sketchy]

Naminé thought about Sora and the moment she had put him to sleep. She had taken apart his memories and yet he had thanked her... and had wanted to thank her again, afterwards. She didn't understand it.

"You're right." She didn't forgive herself for what she had done despite the fact that everyone else had. "Because I never wanted to hurt anyone and I did." She thought about the Riku Replica and her face fell.

"I want to talk to you Terra. I want you to understand because... because we're friends. We're close." She looked up and finally met his gaze with her own. "Aren't we? I like you Terra. I want to be close."

[orangewayfinder]

"I'm..sure other people know that." Terra didn't think Namine would want to hurt anyone, especially with the way she felt bad about the snow creatures. If she was happy about it, a different person would've been showing through. Namine had a good heart, he just wasn't sure she could see it at all after what she'd done, and he could relate pretty strongly to that.

She then said they were close and in an odd sort of way it reminded him of Aqua. They were close? Terra hadn't thought so but she did and her blue eyes were intently focused on him. What should he say to that? Namine had been nothing but kind to him and he had to protect her and keep her safe, so there wasn't anything wrong with being close to her. It would be so much easier for both of them if they were like that.

All he could do was nod. "Being close is..okay."

Training

[shutupnail]

Piccolo couldn't help but notice the small girl attempting to wield a stick like a sword. While it was rather adorable it was clear that she didn't really have much training to start with and therefore wasn't particularly making much headway in getting any better. Since being stuck on this train Piccolo couldn't find a better way to spend his time than by teaching others martial arts. It wasn't the same as his personal training--but that was hard to do here in the small space anyway--nor was it anything like how he taught Gohan or even Goten and Trunks, but it was a good way to pass the time and learn more about the people here. And help ensure everyone was well prepared for the missions he heard so much about when he arrived.

After one particularly nasty fall Piccolo approached the girl and held out a hand. "You all right?" he asked. He looked moderately concerned. Her antics reminded him a bit of Pan. So rambunctious for such a small thing. He smiled softly at the memory and turned that smile to Namine as he kept his hand out for her. "You know, there are some core strengthening techniques that would probably help you with that. Many martial artists don't train with weapons until they've mastered hand-to-hand. It would help with your balance, speed, and strength to practice those first. Then, you'd have the skills and endurance to proper wield that in whichever way you prefered."

Training

[really_sketchy]

"Oh. Yes. Thank you." She took his hand and allowed him to help her to her feet. She was a little awkward and wobbly but she quickly regained her footing and held up the stick again. It was only when Picoolo continued that she stopped and looked up at him. "I know, that is, I am. I come and train in the morning during Bucky's classes and they're teaching me hand-to-hand but I wanted to learn to use a keyblade like Terra or Sora used."

She swung the sword without thinking about it and for the first time swung it well though she didn't seem to notice.

"I thought that this would be alright. I've never fought before but I've watched others do it."

[shutupnail]

Piccolo crossed his arms over his chest after Namine was back on her feet and watched her. The random swing in between her comments was actually rather good, he noted. She might have a future in sword fighting after all. Or..."keyblade" wielding as she called it. He wasn't going to question it.

"That's good. Focus on perfecting the techniques taught to you and once you have those down teaching yourself should come more naturally." Perhaps it was just Piccolo's experience since he taught and trained himself in such a manner but he believed that if he could do it so could anyone else. As long as they put their heart and soul into it. "In the meantime, I suppose you already have the right idea. Practice makes perfect. If you're mimicking a move-set you've seen enough to copy that's a good start. You can also ask the people here if any of them fight in a similar manner and learn from them."

He would offer to teach her himself but he wasn't certain sword fighting would be something he'd be good at teaching. He could offer advice based on the basics and techniques he knew but learning from a true master of the art style she wanted to learn would, of course, be the best option.

[really_sketchy]

Naminé looked up at Piccolo with a warm smile. "I will. I was thinking of asking Terra to teach me how to use a keyblade. That's what he uses but I might be a little different. I have to hold the blade with both hands or I feel a little unbalanced." She sometimes let it go but it was like a baseball swing, where she'd start with two hands on the hilt and end with one.

"Have you used a lot of swords before?"

She swung again and this time it was worse than her last swing but better than the one before that. Her abilities greatly depended on how hard she was thinking about what she was doing. If she didn't think to hard about it, her movements and strikes were better.

[shutupnail]

Piccolo's nose scrunched up slightly as he frowned at the answer to her question when he gave it. "No, I haven't really ever used any weapons before. I know the general basics and what I've seen of other masters wielding them but the weight of a weapon in my hand would be entirely new."

He couldn't help but admit the truth. He could instruct her only so far if he tried. Gohan had taken to the sword quite naturally as a child but it had only ever been intended for survival purposes rather than something Piccolo had wanted to actually teach. It had worked for that. Beyond the basics, as he said, he wouldn't be much help in instructing her. He could simply see where her balance was off and other small inconsistencies like that which he could correct that might help her along her own way. Complex forms would be harder on him. He would have to teach himself sword play if he wanted to be more accurate--a possibility he considered for a few seconds but ultimately dismissed.

"There are others here that wield blades, too. If this Terra person is someone you know I would definitely ask him to help you. Lightning and some others may be able to help as well. Having more than one teacher may be confusing in the beginning but it can also show you where you may need the most work or help you figure out what style suits you best in the long run. It's also a great way to pick up new tricks once you've mastered the ones you've focused on first."

Piccolo was mostly self-taught but he did like to watch others and analyze their moves. Sometimes he even created new ones of his own inspired by others. So far be it for him to preach about only having one master. One at a time might be a bit easier especially on the young but learning from a great many masters should never be condemned as far as he was concerned.

[really_sketchy]

"Lightning has too?" She perked up when she heard the familiar name. Lightning was someone she trusted and someone she liked spending time with. Maybe if she had some free time... but Naminé also didn't want to trouble her. "I see. Then I will ask them and keep trying."

She was taking baby steps.

"I think that would be helpful. I haven't done very much before and I'm not used to a lot of things but I promise to try my best." She would accept whatever help Piccolo offered. It will take a great deal of work but Naminé was willing to put in the time and energy.

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drawing

[happyends]

Madoka likes Naminé a lot, even though the other girl's sweetness can definitely be flustering to someone as bad with compliments as Madoka is. But she knows the intention behind them is so kind, so there's no way she couldn't like the other girl regardless. Naminé was even kind enough to offer up to help with the plants! So when she spots the other girl sitting in one of the cars, Madoka is quick to walk up to her with a smile.

"Naminé! How.."

She stops mid-question when she's close enough to actually see what the other girl is doing. Madoka's eyes grow wide in amazement.

".. Wow..! Those drawings are so nice..!"

drawing

[really_sketchy]

Naminé looked up and smiled when she saw Madoka stepping towards her. She liked the young girl, even if she was easily flustered by compliments. Naminé hoped that one day Madoka would see how amazing she was but then, maybe it was okay that she didn't.

"Huh?"

She looked down at the page she'd been sketching and felt her cheeks warm.

"Oh. Thank you. I like drawing when I can. I prefer to have colored pencils but the crayons are for the games and a bit hard to draw with. I hope to keep practicing while I'm here." She looked down at her partial drawing and then back up at Madoka. "I can draw something for you if you'd like."

[happyends]

"Can you? That'd be great, I'd really like that..! But it's okay if you're already drawing something else instead."

At least despite Madoka's low selfconfidence she's already displayed in front of the other girl before, she's not necessarily shy when it comes to talking to Naminé. It shows in the way she sits down near the other girl - not too close, but enough so that they seem to be keeping each other company.

"And it really is kind of sad we don't have coloured pencils here, huh.. I like drawing as well, but everything I've made here is in black and white because of it."

[really_sketchy]

Naminé shook her head firmly from side to side. "No. I want to draw something for you. It'd be fun! That's why I offered." Even if she had other things to draw or tasks she wanted to complete; Naminé had a wealth of free time on the train.

"Me too. I miss having colors but maybe one day I'll find some at one of the worlds we visit. Then I can color things too."

She was very hopeful.

[happyends]

Madoka smiles. "Thank you then."

She can't wait to see what Naminé draws for her! Especially since Madoka already likes the style of the drawings she can see here. Naminé's style is so different from her own, but it's nice and cute!

Although the other thing the girl says makes Madoka think and hum for a moment.

"Do you think the train shop maybe lets you buy colouring pencils with points..? I don't think I ever looked.."

[really_sketchy]

"I don't know. I don't have many points but I might try. I wasn't sure if we'd be able to buy things at the worlds but we hadn't really had the time at the last one and... well, I don't have any money."

Naminé wasn't sure what she was going to draw for Madoka but she wanted it to be something special. Maybe a portrait of someone close to her? She racked her brain for a few moments before turning to look over at Madoka. They worked together but Naminé was beginning to realize that she didn't know a lot about her.

"Um... can I ask. What are things that you like?"

Maybe flowers or people or places.

drawing

[marriedanidiot]

"Hello Namine."

Nerdanel comes over when she spots her.

"Ah, but your skill is impressive!"

drawing

[really_sketchy]

Naminé looked up and smiled. "Hello."

A light blush touched her cheeks as she gently pulled the sketchbook closer to her chest. "You really think so?" She wasn't trying to hide the picture from Nerdanel but it was obvious that Naminé wasn't used to compliments.

"Thank you for letting me use your sketchbook. I've drawn a lot. I want to draw everything from all the worlds we visit... like a diary almost." There were even some of the towns people the saved besides the snow creatures and other monsters.

Re: drawing

[marriedanidiot]

"I do." She smile. "You have a way of capturing the spirit of a place."

She nods, looking at the pictures. "That's a good idea! That way you'll be able to look back later and remember how much fun you had."

Or not, as the case may be.

drawing

[really_sketchy]

"Thank you very much." She's never had compliments about her drawings before but it was nice. She was happy that Nerdanel, of all people, approved of her use of the sketchbook she'd been gifted.

"Yeah and there are people and creatures I don't want to forget. Threw drawings it's like things can live on, not just with me but those who see it."

Naminé touched the drawing affectionately. "Is there something I can draw for you?"

[marriedanidiot]

"An excellent idea." She agrees with a smile. "Have you considered painting as well? That might also suit your gifts."

She considers. "I don't know if there is anything specific... but perhaps, a picture of that beach that you dreamt of? It seemed a very nice place."

[really_sketchy]

"I want to try but I don't have any paints." As it was, she could only draw and color with the pens and pencils she had. This meant that her drawings were black, dark blue or gray.

"I have a picture of that."

She flipped to an earlier page where she'd drawn the island. "Would you like this one?"