Challenge Zones

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Challenges and Challenge Zones

Challenges between Champions will take place in designated areas at designated times, since this is ultimately a formal contest and competition between the Forces of Creation, and the Forces of Unmaking. The landscape in the void will and can adapt to provide these designated areas. Sometimes, a designated area will have a ‘base’ form, and be used again and again in various ways, with different options. These specific zones are listed below.

The Labyrinth (Primarily Mental)

The labyrinth is, in its simplest form, a complex maze. Long have beings used it as a tool of mediation and focus, navigating its walls whether in the physical or mental realms. The Labyrinth is one of the main challenge-zones that always exists, but what form it takes depends on what the current challenge is. What form it takes may also have limits and restrictions to provide a proper challenge to the champions.




The base form of the Labyrinth is an enclosed and complex maze that resists attempts to break out via any means other than navigating it from start to finish. It’s layout-changes every time, but there are ways to help one learn one’s way. (String, marking the walls, etc)

The Labyrinth Zone may be reached via a teleportation pad within the Observation room of the Castle.


The Mirror Gallery (Primarily Spiritual)

The Mirror Gallery has many names, but this is the most common. Mirrors are reflections, and reflections can be distorted or far too accurate for comfort. This challenge zone also takes different forms, but the theme always remains the same in that champions have their spiritual mettle tested, be it facing their worst fears and flaws, temptation fulfilled but with great cost, or making choices that are life-altering.




The base form of the Mirror Gallery is a small building full of mirrors of various shapes, sizes, and types. Depending on what one wishes to gaze on, one may find the mirror they wish to test themselves and attempt to learn what challenges they may face. (i.e: fun-house mirrors, mirrors that show your opposite, mirrors that show what you desire most…)

The Mirror Gallery may be reached via a teleportation pad in the Tapestry gallery of the castle.

The Field (Primarily Physical)

The Field is a designated challenge zone, that adapts and changes as needed for the challenge provided. It is an interdimensional space which may resemble a racing track one time, or a sparring ring another. It can be a vast prairie, or an arctic wasteland. Depending on the climate/atmosphere of the zone, there may be additional challenges for champions here.



The base form of the Field is a large area with mountains, plains, some rivers, and plateaus. It is reachable via a teleportation pad outside of the Castle-grounds along a set path. Where it exists otherwise is not known.

Comments

Training--first exposure

[lynchpin_castle]

Once both champions were ready and met at the Entry Hall, it wasn't hard to find the path indicated. A decent walk--maybe half-a kilometer at most--from the Castle, before they found what they were looking for. The teleportation pad was large and situated atop a small stone patio with 8 pillars surrounding the edges of the structure. 2 steps lead up to it, and when they moved up, it was clear where the borders were. It swirled in a lazy spiral, all colors and light.

Once they stepped on the pad, a coruscation of light and energy flowed over them and brightening to blinding levels. When they were able to see or hear again, they found themselves on a similar teleportation-pad and structure. The view stretched for many kilometers in either direction, made up of mountains and plains, with some plateaus and rivers seen as well. In the distance, small forests were seen at the edge of the mountains.

Stepping off the pad, the Master was waiting for them.

Re: Training--first exposure

[light_of_willpower]

It had become something of an unspoken agreement; they walked together. He and Ahsoka had learned enough, worked enough with each other, over the week, for him to trust her at his back. Hopefully the reverse was true. But whenever they seemed to do be doing something like this, or venturing to a new place, they walked together.

The view stretching out before him however, reminded Trunks of home. Both the home he knew, and the home he'd visited in the past and where he'd taken out Frieza, his dad, and his forces. Where he'd met Goku, and his father, and the others.

If they were expecting a fight, then this would be a good place for it. Looking over to the Master, head tilted and eyebrow raised in question.

[neveraknight]

For Ahsoka she had found him to be as honorable as any Jedi. She was more at ease with him then she was with the invisible servants. So walking together wasn't going to be a problem for her, and if she were back to back with him in a fight she'd feel as if she were covered and safe enough. She just got a good feeling from him. There was something more there, but there was still a good feeling.

The teleportation pad was... new. Different. She wasn't sure she wanted to deal with it, and had to hold back a comment that she'd like a speeder or something and just fly down to where they need to be. She held it back though, and as they ported to the new place she had to look down over herself, hands checking to make sure she was all in one piece. How did that even work.

It was then that she looked up to see the master, and the view. She blinked, blinked wide eyes a moment. "Whoa..." And then gave a small nodded bow to the master in greeting. A hello.

[lynchpin_castle]

The master seemed amused by the eyebrow-raise from one champion, and bowed in return to the other. "We wished to confirm for you, that yes--you two are the first of many we hope. It is a learning process for us, and we thank you for your patience and understanding." Polite, and then the cowled and robed figure, glowing with light and energy, looked over the terrain with them. "This shall be a zone that is always available to you, known as the Field. Its form and layout may change depending upon what is needed, but this we felt was best to start with."

Gesturing out with a sleeve, taking in the vast expanse. "It is fully large enough to accommodate a small army or two in all directions, before its boundary will simply place you back here at the teleportation site." The sky, the ground, under the ground...

"Our Steward also informed us of your questions. We may still only speculate, but given what we know of our opponent--it is likely that they shall attempt a direct confrontation for the first challenge. They will likely seek to test your mettle, to overpower you and wear you down, and secure defeat that way. It is the simplest path, and requires no innovation. We do not know whom they will chose, nor the tactics of their own champions however."

A pause, making sure that they understood--and that the being itself had understood their concerns correctly.

"If you wish, we have met you also to provide an option. You may indeed use everything you are in this zone, and we encourage that. We also are willing to provide enemy combatants for you, as preparation given what we suspect of the first challenge. It is entirely your choice however if you wish this, or simply to explore this first time."

[neveraknight]

Large enough for a few armies. If htey hit a boundary, they get brought back to the teleporter. Already her mind was working with that. If ever there was a bad situation and they were too far from the teleporter, maybe they can run away from it, hit a boundary, and make it back here. It was something to test out in the future. Something that could be a game changing tactic that could save their lives. She'd have to think on that later.

For now she took it all in carefully, rolling from heel to toe a moment. What she is hearing now though, makes her wonder if they should try to down play their skills a bit at first. If they are testing them, do they want to set the bar low to throw them off? Or will it really come down to being tested hard. No, she'd expect it to be hard.

She glanced to Trunks first at the combat idea, then to the master again, head tilting. "I can't talk for both of us, but I wouldn't say no if there were combatants out there while we explore? I'm not a fan of senseless deaths however, but if there are ways to train against something thinking, I'm up for it?" She said, and glanced to the other to see what he thought. "Unless you would rather explore first and get the lay of the land, but if it's going to change anyhow, that might not matter?"

[light_of_willpower]

Trunks was back to looking out over the terrain, expression serious and thoughtful. Battle was in his blood, but he was more cautious than most with that blood. Similar thoughts ran through his brain--especially since he was used to hiding his power-level and ki signature as much as possible at first.

"Can your opponents study us here?" Turning back to Ahsoka and their host. "If so, then it makes no sense for us to do our best. Otherwise," A grin at his partner, and given how they'd reacted so far to sparring, she better not be surprised.

"I say throw whatever you want at us." Maybe a hint cocky, but the respectful bow took any affront away and showed he meant it seriously. They would rise to the challenge.

[lynchpin_castle]

The being's robe rippled, as if it were laughing slightly. "This is merely a model of what the formal zones shall be like, so yes. It is shielded. We suspect that as we become aware of their champions, they too will become aware of ours."

Gesturing once more with a long sleeve, to the vast expanse. "Any injuries you take shall heal once you return to the castle. You will know when the exercise ends by a signal along boundary of the sky. An aurora borealis, this time. Should either of you be brought to death, then the exercise will also end and you will be immediately transported back to the Castle, to your own room." A pause, and the being's head tilted. "Both of you. We expect this first challenge to not be faced individually, nor should you train as if it will be."

Remember to be calm, single mindedly...

[lynchpin_castle]

The “Labyrinth” was reached via the Observation room, where a small white frame held a picture of the teleportation pad. Running their fingers over the picture, caused the image within to swirl. The lights within the Observation Room to brighten then dim again, as a spiral of light in the same shades as the pad alighted in the center of the room.

Walking and entering the swirling light transported one to a square platform 10m by 10m. Four pillars stood at the corners, as the teleportation pad was placed in the center, and one edge lead down a few steps to the ground. Stretched out before them was a vast prairie, sparse bits of vegetation occasionally fluttering in a light breeze, all under a perpetually twilit sky. What dominated the view however, was a large and spread out structure, easily large enough for about 3 of them to walk side-by-side through the entrance. Parts of it were closed to the sky, with a stone ceiling. It seemed as though there wouldn't be much trouble 'moving' within the structure either, due to height or if they wished to spread out.

The Steward was waiting for them. “Welcome to the Labyrinth Challenge zone. This place has been designed primarily to test and train your mental acuity and skills. While there are puzzles and riddles, traps and tests, the physical threats are few but dangerous. The Labyrinth itself resists attempts to be broken apart or destroyed outright on all its walls, floor, and ceiling. That does not mean there are not ways to help find your way or track your path.”

Gesturing with their sleeve, the grey-robed figure produced a small crystal structure in what would be their palm. “Should you wish to leave at any point, simply tap this 3 times deliberately and it will glow. The light will envelop all those touching whoever is holding the crystal, and it shall transport you back here to the teleportation pad.” A pause, measuring them, studying them.

“There are several small 'goal' rooms within, in addition to the center of the Labyrinth itself. They will help you measure your progress. For now, the Labyrinth's layout shall not change, although any marks or alterations you produce will vanish between sessions.” Another pause, before continuing. “There may be commonalities among the interior you might use to help yourself navigate. Certain doors, for example, will always lead to dead-ends.”

All the clue that the Steward could give them. "For this first foray, your 'goal' is to retrieve a small chest that bears the same symbol as the teleportation-pad." There is a hint of smile, even if only shadows can be seen in the deep cowl. "Also it has been brought to our attention you would like a way to communicate when separated. We have devices that will stand up to any punishment they might come under, while worn." Spreading the sleeves of their grey robe a tray with small communication devices appeared. "We don't recommend them for any use other than simply communicating however. No taking them apart." Still with that hint of amusement, before wishing them luck on their training exercise.

[neveraknight]

Ahsoka stood with the others, her hands on her hips and head tilted a bit, hearing the instructions. Not much to work with, but mazes were... interesting. She looked at the crystal offered to them, and seeing if no one else reached for it, she might as well. Taking it carefully to look it over. "One crystal, which leads me to believe you'd like us to stick together. Communicators though. Meaning we can break off into teams if we wanted to. Communicators are good" she said with a smile, definitely taking one of those.

Logan snorted, having stood outside of the group of them, like always. "Well, this should be fun. Marking walls is fine, huh?" He said, knowing now that he'd be leaving slash marks here and there. He too took a communicator, mulling it over a moment, before looping it around his ear. He'd used these lots of times before. "You said there are several small goals inside. How long do you think it'll be to reach each goal? Or are we looking at a few days challenge here?" He asked, gauging how long it might take them to do this or if it would be a survival problem after a while.

Himawari said nothing, but she would take the last ear piece offered. She stood there with leggings and a skirt, a fitted shirt and her katana strapped over her back as normal. Her hair was fish-boned back, super thick and covering over the back of her neck (hiding her scars). She just smiled and had no questions, ready to go when everyone else was.

[light_of_willpower]

Ty Lee was dressed in her usual pink acrobat outfit, and looked at the ear-pieces curiously. She'd exclaimed over the teleportation pad, and was excited to finally be doing something besides hang around the castle. Tamaki was dressed appropriately at least, in sturdy canvas jacket and pants, and boots, and had a backpack with him. He was all but bouncing with excitement, with a big smile. He'd been researching in the library for what do people take on expeditions--and then wasn't sure exactly what kind of expedition they'd be doing. So he'd then asked about what their first challenge zone had been like, and tried to pack ready for that. Helping Ty Lee with the ear-piece, he was clearly excited and a bit nervous as he put his own in.

It had been an interesting few days, since the morning spar with Ty Lee. Trunks had kept himself professional and polite at the very least to everyone. He'd managed to go swimming one morning with Ahsoka, where he'd tried to keep himself casual, but he'd been quieter than usual. Pulling on his own ear-piece comm, and he was excited himself. Ready for a new challenge, sword over his shoulder as he looked at everyone else.

The Steward surveyed them, but said nothing in response to Ahsoka. Instead he addressed Logan's observations. "Marking walls is allowed, if you are able to do so." A hint of amusement. "The goals should be easily found within no more than a day. There are some 'safe' rooms that also will help you, if you can find them. Refreshment and places to rest and heal."

[neveraknight]

Himawari too had a small back pack, though nothing like Tamaki's. It was more purse like, that held a few things for an outing. Two thin leather straps like belts over her shoulders, and her sword in place like normal, she grinned at the Steward. "It sounds like it could be fun. I'm sure we'll all be fairly useful in here." She bounced on toes to heel and back, standing near Ty Lee and Tamaki, waiting for the others.

Ahsoka noticed that her comments went unanswered, but that was fine. She reached back to the gold chain loop that went down one side of her lekku and under the back one to come up to the top again. Hooking the communicator device on the chain at the back of her head she felt it's light weight settle there. She had no standard ears to attach it to, but this had worked for her before. Generally their communicators were on their wrist, but this would be easy enough to hear and reach if she needed to. Dressed in her standard maroon and leather clothing, her lightsabers on her hips, she stood there at the ready. "Well then, if there isn't anything else for us to know, Steward, perhaps we should hit the maze and see how far we can go."

Logan flexed his hands to his side. Only Trunks really had seen his claws before, in their times sparring. They'd be coming out, to make marks in the walls, if he could. He had no intent on busting through walls if this were a training. "We should stick together this time through. For as long as we can. Ahsoka's got the stone thing. If we need out we need to find her." Then he did look back to the two 'normal' kids. Tamaki and Himawari. "You two. If we do get separated, try to stick with one of the four of us." The weakest in fighting. They'd be better off with one of the fighters. He might pretend not to like anyone, but it was a bunch of kids and this was a Danger Room like situation. He couldn't help the moment of trying to keep things mildly organized. Storm should be proud of him. Or the Professor even. Ha.

[light_of_willpower]

There had been no need to respond to Ahsoka's words, and the Steward in particular was fond of her for asking questions. Had been since their first briefing, before the Field-challenge zone almost a month ago. "Again, I wish you luck." Absolutely hints of amusement in the voice, as the group turned.

"If choose to split up, I suggest groups of 3." Trunks commented, not having any problem so far with Logan's plan. "I know Ahsoka and myself can also fight well from a distance as well as up close, if that helps."

Tamaki had been digging in his backpack, and was pulling out a notebook. "Oh! So, I can try and make notes. As we go." A grin, and while he wasn't happy to not be in charge, none of this played to his strengths. "Are you going to ultimately be in charge, Logan-san."

Ty Lee took the moment to stretch herself out, at ease and relaxed. "I don't think it'll be so bad. I'm looking forward to it. Aren't all of you? It should be fun." Very little seemed to get her down apparently.

"I can take point." Trunks volunteered, then crossed his arms and looked out at the entrance. "Then again, if we want to stay together, we should try and keep Himawari and Tamaki in the center. Ahsoka should stay near the center too, since she has the crystal..." Thinking about it, then looking at Logan. "Maybe Ty Lee takes point, and you're up next, Logan? I can bring up the rear, and that has the others in the center and spread out?"

[neveraknight]

"I wasn't thinking it would be a choice if we ended up split up. More a precaution to the two of them. Try and hang on ta someone who can help." Logan said and shot a frown at Tamaki. "And no. I don't want to be a leader. It's a maze. Do we really need a leader?" He said and sighed.

Ahsoka almost opened her mouth at the whole thing about staying near the rear, then closed it with a bit of a frown. She decided not to speak up on that, and instead just gave a nod, coming up near Tamaki and Himawari. "Don't worry. I've got your back, but I also don't think this is going to be all fight and running. This is here to test us all." She gave a wink to the two, smiling. "Glad to see someone came prepared too, Tamaki. It can't hurt to take some notes on where we're going."

Himawari was being careful not to touch anyone, but bounced a bit on her toes as she chirped. "I like this plan so far. Good luck, every one!" Which is ironic, considering who it came from. The wish of good luck might help a bit, but id didn't do as much if she didn't touch anyone for it. Still, she was smiling to Ty Lee, clear that she too was excited for this.

Logan rolled his eyes but nodded to Ty Lee. "Works for me. Time to take point, Kiddo." He nodded to the girl and would basically fall in line with her., the two of them headed in first, with the other's to fall in line behind them. Logan trying to catch sounds and scents as they went in.

Ahsoka gave Trunks a glance, then a nod, and she'd follow Tamaki and Himawari in, leaving Trunks to take the rear. As much as she wanted to just.... go in, and sense out things, she instead let the others do their thing. Still, she took in a slow deep breath and held her hand out just a bit, feeling around the space for anything that might be worth while.

[light_of_willpower]

Trunks waited, moving to finally bring up the rear and trusting Logan at the front. He liked the older warrior a lot--besides just that they gave each other a good work-out. Gruff, but not unkind--it reminded him of meeting Piccolo, and of the stories Gohan had told him. Which was a good thing, in Trunks' mind, if the two were similar.

Ty Lee offered a playful salute, and stepped lightly as they headed towards the entrance.

As Ahsoka passed, Tamaki staying near the rear, Trunks murmured--knowing she'd hear. "I've got your back too, since you've got theirs." Which she had to know already, but honestly he felt like he wanted to make sure. With as out of sorts as he'd been feeling, dealing with his own feelings he still wanted to make sure she knew. It wouldn't affect their working together, if he could help it.

Heading through the cavernous entrance, it was clear that the most of this area was underground. At least it was spacious, and there was air-flow even if no obvious direction for where the fresh-air was coming from at first. Their footsteps echoed as they moved; and it was quiet for several hallways and doors. Well away from the entrance, and there was a rumble in the distance.

"Wh..what was that?" As the rumble caused some dust to shake loose, and Tamaki looked up from whatever it was he'd been writing. Ty Lee was several feet ahead of them and paused on light feet, ready to move.

"I'll check, stay put." Trunks warned, waiting to see if anyone had any good or obvious objections before taking another twist or two back down the hallways they'd come down.

A bit later... Ahsoka and Trunks

[neveraknight]

They had managed to find each other again, at a safe room where they could rest and take a break, all six of them seeming unhurt and still in one piece. Himawari was telling them about Ty Lee and Logan in an animated kind of way while Ahsoka explained that between her and Trunks it was Tamaki that got them out of their situation, a proud tone to her voice.

But there was still the matter of finding their goal and getting out of there. For their entire break, Ahsoka sat with the girls, silently eating some fruits that were left there for them, almost strictly avoiding Trunk's general direction. When they had rested long enough, it was Logan that had spoke up with a growl. That they should get moving, and keep in close contact with each other this time. No lollygagging.

And they did well. The first fifteen minutes and 30 turns. The roar of a creature only kept them moving, on their feet, either for the room they needed or for another safe room. Ahsoka had taken a moment to pause, hand out, eyes closed, feeling for their goal. She turned a bit, and pointed. "That way..." And a soft... "We're close."

Which was about the point that everything happened. The floor dropped out from under Ty Lee and Logan, who had the lead, the two of them falling away before they had a chance to catch themselves. Logan's claws came out and the sounds of metal on stone and his roar could he heard, as if they were dropping down a long, long hatch.

A wall suddenly slammed down, right between the four of them, leaving Tamaki and Himawari on one side, and Trunks and Ahsoka on the other. Ahsoka reached both hands out to slam into the wall, yelling. "Tamaki?! Hima?! Are you okay? Can you hear me?" And she could just barely hear the two call that they were okay, before she heard a rush of something else. The space where Trunks and Ahsoka were had been blocked off, except for one very long row.

"What... is that?" Ahsoka said to Trunks, hearing a roar of what sounded like rushing water in the distance...

Over the radio, Himawari spoke up. 'We're okay. I think we can hear Ty Lee and Logan.'

Logan cut in. 'I'm going to kill someone for designing this! Hold still, kid!'

Himawari, speaking softer now. 'Are you two okay? What's that sound?' And to Tamaki, she said they should go the way Ahsoka pointed out before all this happened, as they were... basically left standing. Logan made some comment about finding them soon.

As for Trunks and Ahsoka... that sure was the sound of water coming from their left...

^_^

[light_of_willpower]

It all happened in a second or two, and Trunks went quiet. Letting Ahsoka handled the communication as he focused instead on trying to sense everyone's ki. Yes, there were Ty Lee and Logan--strong and bright for both of them, and on the other side of the wall he read Tamaki and Himawari--although Himawari's was...odd.

He'd worry about it later, for now he had confirmation they were all still alive. He also couldn't sense whatever the beast was that was chasing them--or at least, not close.

"Trouble." Trunks replied grimly, taking stock of how they were cut off. The Steward had said they couldn't break things although they could mark them, right? SO it wouldn't do any good trying to transform and make them an exit.

Seconds...

Grabbing Ahsoka's hand, firm but gentle. "Which way, and do not let go."

[neveraknight]

Ahsoka felt flustered. They had kept close, and yet some how got separated! Again! Like someone was up there watching them and playing tooka games. "Try to get somewhere safe" She said over the coms and just as she was about to say something else, that unease was hitting her harder.

Trunks took her hand and she was about to yank it back a moment before she realized why. Instead her hand gripped to his and nodded forward. Not the way they came. That had closed off. More to an opening that had been closed before.

"That way. What ever is... coming this way is behind us." She said, and would start off with him.

Or he should move them along, considering that crashing sound was indeed a flood of water, breaking around a corner and less than fifty yards from them, completely filling the hall they were in...

[light_of_willpower]

He was kind of tugging her along, and if he'd been thinking more clearly he would've just picked her up and ran faster. "I can still sense them, so just worry about directing us." Trunks sounded grim, and it was another second before he went ahead and did just that.

Tugging Ahsoka, arm around his shoulder and other under her knees, and while he wouldn't be able to fly from the closed-in-space, it was faster than running. Kicking off enough, surrounding them both with his ki, and trusting her as the water was on their heels.

[neveraknight]

She wanted to protest, that Himawari and Tamaki were alone. That they might need their help. But... okay he made a good point. They were the ones that needed to get going.

At first she thought maybe she could use a Force push to hold the rushing water from hitting them. It can't last too long, right? If she tried to--And he picked her up. She had to clamp her mouth shut to cut off a strangled little sound as he did so. She was terrible about people picking her up sometimes, and he surprised her to boot.

There... really was no other way to GO though. There were places where it looks as if doors had been but were walls now. Her hand held out a moment, trying to think. Then growled. "Every direction is blocked." There was a curve coming up too, and another in the other direction, S curving a bit, before coming to a dead end. Enjoy that kids.

New Toys

[lynchpin_castle]

Dinner had gone fairly well with a lack of tension. At least no more than usual. Most of the conversation centered around the Den's new video-games (and it turned out a small movie-library was available as well). As usual the food was plentiful and delicious, as the unseen servants seemed in an excited mood as well.

Tamaki escorted Ahsoka down, and pulled out her seat--trained as he was as a gentleman. Any tension Trunks had shown at all (which he had tried to not show as well) was nowhere to be found thankfully. Ty Lee waved, and teased lightly about how they'd have to find some fancy occasion now, take Ahsoka to a party. Which prompted discussion of a party there, with someone pointing out it was only 6 of them... Playful back and forth banter, but the bonds were more eased than they had been in the Labyrinth.

After dinner the Steward appeared briefly, to check with everyone and make sure the new systems in the Den were understood. Pleased as well, and letting them know to also be warned--gently. If they passed by and the systems were running as if someone was playing, but they couldn't detect anyone, please do not be worried. Several of the servants were excited as well, and likely would be indulging in the new toys too.

A note was dropped off for Ahsoka as well.

Ahsoka Tano, We understand you have had a request, and so we have attempted to fulfill it. For testing purposes, please find it at the Field challenge zone. The access code for use is given below. We understand it is recommended one wear goggles at least when riding--they will be in your room.

Whenever she went to the field (whether stopping by her room first or not), just outside of the teleportation pad waited a hopefully not unfamiliar vehicle. It might've been a bit more advanced than she was used to, but just what it was should be clear anyways.

LOL i have one goggles icon left out of these choices. hazzah!

[neveraknight]

When the note was dropped off for Ahsoka she was worried at first, but then moved off on her own before reading it. She doesn't remember making the request, other than saying that she wanted one in general. It would make things easier when part of your crew can fly.

But also, they were fun.

So grabbing the said goggles from her room, changing into her natural clothing and gear, she took off with a new pep in her steps, charging down steps and... skidding to a stop.

She paused on HIS floor, bouncing for a moment before pulling out the note from her pocket, rereading it. She tapped it in her palm, frowning. Taking a step forward again she stopped at the steps, sighed deeply, and dodged over towards Trunk's room. A tap at his door to see if he was there. If he wasn't, she'd check the other normal places.

Dressed for battle and training but... with goggles on her forehead, she waited.

[light_of_willpower]

Sometimes the requests weren't so 'obviously' phrased as such but had been noted anyways--like this.

The tap had been barely audible, but the presence on the other side was hard for Trunks to miss. Easier to check that too, since he hadn't been sure he'd heard the tap at first. Only a few moments, before the door opened and he blinked in slight surprise.

His hair was slightly wet, but Trunks was dressed. Black long sleeved shirt, basic combat pants. Missing his boots though, and towel around his neck. This had been the 'get fully clean-shower' not the 'get clean enough to pass at dinner' shower.

The battle-look was seen immediately, the goggles had him raising an eyebrow. "Don't tell me we have another training-exercise this soon? I mean, I don't mind, but I don't know how Tamaki-kun or Hima-chan might feel about it."

That was new--Tamaki-kun. Not Suou-kun. Hima would recognize the shift instantly, as would Logan.

[neveraknight]

She doesn't mind that they just knew. It made it an even nice surprise, really.

Ahsoka actually was learning the shift in naming terms from Hima and Tamaki as well, her brow raising slightly, but she didn't say anything on it.

She had stepped back just a bit from the door, and perhaps she had hoped he wouldn't answer, thus the slight taps, but... she also hoped he would?

When he did, she couldn't help but take a look at him dressed like that. Freshly showered and comfortable looking. "Oh, I see you're already unwinding for the night." She said then straightened up a bit. "No, no. Not training. I mean not really."

She glanced down towards the hall, trying to think of how to spit out words. "I ah, received a note mentioning that there was something waiting for me at the Field Challenge Zone. And... these." She reached up to tug at her goggles, fixing them on her head better. "I thought maybe you'd like to come see too, as ... I figure it has something to do with something I wanted earlier, when it was just us."

[light_of_willpower]

Well, color him curious now. There's a hint of smile. "Unwinding can mean lots of things. Think I'll need a weapon?" Meaning should he grab his sword or not? As it is the door is opening more in invitation.

Mostly as Trunks moves to grab his boots, and his jacket.

[neveraknight]

She took a moment longer before she actually stepped inside the door to his room, Her hands curled behind her back, hands cupped under her elbows at mid back.

"And here I thought your body was a weapon in itself." A pause, and a clearing of her throat as she realized how that sounded. "I mean, you know, that whole power thing of yours."

Then she let her hands go, to rest on her hips at her lightsabers. "I always bring mine, but I have a feeling this wont be a battling kind of evening. You never know though."