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[nods, and settles into a more braced position. alright, Orihime. Sado-kun was tough, he wouldn't be in any danger. she could just... attack him. he'll be able to dodge, or block it, or -- something.
[--she hasn't really sparred with him in a long time. but he remembers how she fights, so he'll be okay.
[----j, just in case maybe she should go easy on him.
[Orihime has to actively fight the urge to call out and ask him if he's ready. of course he's ready, he's waiting for her now. she just -- takes a deep breath, and braces herself, and wills Tsubaki to go flying out in a clear, true line; a well-guided attack, but far from her strongest effort]