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[bg_lore_antalya]

Who: Lore, Zell, Dante, Adalia
What: Training
Where: Training center
When: Monday around 11 a.m.

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Lore had spent most of her morning in the training center. She was starting to get nervous about her SeeD exam. Lore knew she wasn't stupid, but she had never exactly been a model student. Especially when it came to tests. Tests made her

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[bg_zell_dincht]

Getting a good workout was a great way to begin one's morning, so Zell liked to stop by the Training Center on any morning he was able to. Today was one of those mornings. He tore through the artificial jungle, engaging anything that moved, besides other people training, of course. That usually wasn't a problem, since not many people usually were in the Training Center in the morning.

Zell sensed something moving on the other side of the bushes. He slowly crept up on whatever it might be, leapt through the bushes, then came to a sudden halt as he was face-to-face with a very nervous-looking Cadet.

[bg_lore_antalya]

Lore jumped slightly, instinctively taking a defensive stance before she realized it was a person leaping toward her. She relaxed and straightened up with a lopsided grin. "Well, hello there."

[bg_zell_dincht]

"Er, hi! I thought you were a grat or something," Zell replied while scratching the back of his head. "Sorry if I scared ya a bit, hehe."

[bg_lore_antalya]

Lore shrugged a little, waving her hand dismissively. "Nah, it's cool." She pulled off her hat, a blue baseball cap with the letters DC on it, and fanned her face a little with it. "I could use a break, anyway. My name's Lore," she offered.

[bg_lore_antalya]

Lore tried not to laugh, but a snicker escaped. Still, she kept her eyes on the Grat. She wasn't going to make Zell's mistake. "Guess you're lucky you took a partner," she teased lightheartedly. She stepped closer, squaring her body and hitting the monster again in the center.

[bg_zell_dincht]

Zell brushed some dirt off himself as he stood back on his feet. He watched as Lore maneurvered rather impressivly for a Cadet. Since her big test was coming up, he figured he'd watch closely while she fought, giving any pointers and backup where needed.

"Nice punch!" he complimented. "Try getting in a combo!"

[bg_lore_antalya]

Lore nodded slightly and bit her lip. She might have normally felt a bit self-conscious at being watched, but she was too distracted by the thrill of the fight, the adrenaline rushing through.

She grounded her left foot behind her for balance and concentrated on getting the perfect combo out. She punched the monster twice in quick succession, then rounded off a kick. She managed to make decent contact, but her balance was off and her foot slid a little as she finished. She caught her balance, but still scolded herself in her head. "Sloppy," she muttered out loud.

[bg_zell_dincht]

Although she lost balance for a moment, Lore was actually pretty good. "S'alright! Everyone makes mistakes," he encouraged. "You're doing fine!"

[bg_lore_antalya]

Lore thought it over for only a moment. "I don't think so. I dunno, being an instructor just doesn't..I dunno. It doesn't seem like me, you know? I want to be out in the field, doing stuff. What about you?" she asked. Truthfully, she had never really even thought about being an instructor.

[bg_zell_dincht]

Zell chuckled. "Naw, being an instructor just ain't for me. Sitting in a classroom, dealing with students... I totally agree with you!" He smiled. "Field work is, well, work, but you're actually doin' something!"

[bg_lore_antalya]

"Ugh," Lore replied. "I didn't even think about the students. Can you imagine putting up with a room full of 13 year olds? All they think about is their hair and getting boyfriends or girlfriends. Who they don't even go on real dates with." She gave a fake, exaggerated shudder. "Shoot me first."

[bg_zell_dincht]

Clutching his stomach, Zell made a sick face, pretending to be nauseous. "Ugh," he groaned. "I hope I wasn't that bad when I was 13." Thanks to the GFs, Zell's memories were quite fuzzy.

When they arrived in the cafeteria, Zell dashed in line, hoping there were still hot dogs left. He bounced on the balls of his feet, hoping to get a view of the front of the line.

[bg_dante_spiers]

Though he was trying to scold her, Dante had to laugh at Lore's expression. Then he turned with intrest to hear what Zell's reply would be. What could be left - how did you move up past defeating an evil sorceress?

[bg_zell_dincht]

Zell tried not to blush. Of course, a comment like that would pop up sooner or later. Was he really that surprised? Zell let out a small chuckle. "Yeah, I guess so," he replied, leaning back in his chair. "Just takin' whatever missions I get, enjoyng downtime, nothin' too special."

[bg_dante_spiers]

"Have you spent any time at home? I'd take a vacation!" Dante grinned.

[bg_zell_dincht]

"O' course!" Zell replied with a smile. "Ma lives right over in Balamb, so it's pretty convenient." As he spoke, he munched on his chicken.