[He doesn't expect Kaworu to understand. He was a little twink, not a man. And apparently he wasn't human either but that didn't much matter to Johnny. He was here to prove a point and at least so far Kaworu was getting a middling grade. He had to admit the kid was showing at least a little more spunk than he was was expecting.
He closes the distance and his fist attempts to connect with Kaworu but instead it's met by the barrier protecting him. It doesn't so much feel like he's punching a brick wall but it's awkward as his arm hadn't extended fully.]
The shi-
[There's frustration and determination in his eyes and he presses forward. Now aiming for the barrier instead of Kaworu himself. He'll keep on punching even if his knuckles start to bleed.]
Yeah- But this place. Life in general is going to pull out all the stops to make you both miserable. You have to be willing to fight it at every turn. Use your fucking teeth if you have to.
And what? Are you going to beat down a God of this place with your fists? Is that the sort of fighting you think works here?
[Okay. But fine. He's actually getting annoyed. And while he generally expresses disinterest in fighting, he and Paul have been doing training of their own.
The barrier drops and as Johnny approaches, Kaworu vanishes; his Darkblood powers warping the space around him so he moves, as though through an unseen door, behind Johnny. Then he kicks himself into the air and activates his AT Field once more, this time using it to exert force down beneath him towards Johnny instead of defensively.
It's not enough to kill him or even hurt him (yet), but it's enough to indicate there's significant power that Kaworu hasn't even begun to utilize yet.]
I already told you- Manliness is next to godliness-
And you're no fucking god!
[Kaworu's sudden disappearance does catch Johnny off guard. But he hears the leap from behind him and he turns just in time to catch what Kaworu is doing. He can't stop it- But he can at least make an attempt. He raises both his hands up and at least catches the barrier as it pushes down on him.
It doesn't hurt. Not yet at least. But he has no idea what he's actually up against. Johnny's blood will begin to boil and while he doesn't have any particular powers to help him out of this. His pale blood will start to charge the emotion in the area, making himself and those caught up in it more aggressive.
He looks up at Kaworu and doesn't seem bothered by his predicament.]
About fucking time you started fighting back! Now come on, kid! Come at me like you mean it.
Humans back on my earth did consider my kind to be something like gods. Something more than you could ever be.
[The emotion in the area infects him like a disease. He's never felt this sort of rage, like he's being disrespected and he has to make this fool understand. That he needs to fight and spill blood to prove that point.
It's strange, he's vaguely aware of being hijacked by an emotion that doesn't belong to him, yet he can't shake it. Instead, he lets himself be dragged down. So he pushes harder with his AT Field, the ground beneath him starting to shift and crack, the pressure whipping the limbs of trees like an ominous wind.
Because they're in an open space, Johnny can simply back away to escape the crushing force. But it's clear that it could splatter him across the grass if Kaworu desired.]
Says a lot about you're people if they worship lazy little pricks-
[There is a part of Johnny that does want to push through this, despite the fact that he's quite aware would probably get his ass kicked or die if he did. He wasn't the type to back down from a fight and he had pushed for this one.
But there is another part of him that realizes he's just got the answer he was looking for. Kaworu had to be pushed to get there but he had a killer instinct in there that could defend his student if needed.
More just to show that he can he makes one final assault on the pressure of Kaworu's AT field before he does actually back off. He's still ready to fight if Kaworu pushes on the attack from here but it's a step Johnny doesn't usually take.]
[He should be relieved. This is over. It's done. He doesn't have to smash this idiot that Paul cares for into a bloody smear on the ground. Instead he just feels frustrated. Another test in a life full of tests that he didn't consent to. And this time it was just to be able to care for someone that means so much to him.]
I didn't ask to be tested! What gave you the right!
[Johnny wasn’t surprised that Kaworu started to bitch about his methods and question whether it was his place to do it. He was always complaining about something, but Johnny could appreciate the energy he was putting into it now.]
Because I’m his sensei. It’s my job to make sure he’s got all the support he needs to succeed.
[And he’ll raise a hand and point a finger right at Kaworu.]
And life isn’t going to ask you if you’re ready to face a challenge. It’s going to come at you swinging and you have to be ready to face it.
[He's breathing hard. His hands are balled into fists, body taut like a wire liable to snap at any moment. Why is this man like this? Why does Paul like him? Questions Kaworu always asks himself and knows he'll never get an answer for.]
Well I haven't seen you face shit here. So sue me for wanting to be sure you could for myself.
[Johnny's actually managing to calm down more himself, but he also sees how tense Kaworu is right now and keeps himself ready incase another little tussle were to break out between them. Not that he thought he could win considering what Kaworu had proven capable of doing but because he wouldn't back down from a challenge.]
But that's all I'm asking you to do. And I'll do the same thing, deal?
[And just to prove he's good to his word. He'll spit on his palm and extend a hand for Kaworu to shake.]
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[He doesn't expect Kaworu to understand. He was a little twink, not a man. And apparently he wasn't human either but that didn't much matter to Johnny. He was here to prove a point and at least so far Kaworu was getting a middling grade. He had to admit the kid was showing at least a little more spunk than he was was expecting.
He closes the distance and his fist attempts to connect with Kaworu but instead it's met by the barrier protecting him. It doesn't so much feel like he's punching a brick wall but it's awkward as his arm hadn't extended fully.]
The shi-
[There's frustration and determination in his eyes and he presses forward. Now aiming for the barrier instead of Kaworu himself. He'll keep on punching even if his knuckles start to bleed.]
Yeah- But this place. Life in general is going to pull out all the stops to make you both miserable. You have to be willing to fight it at every turn. Use your fucking teeth if you have to.
So let's see it, kid. Let's see you fight.
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And what? Are you going to beat down a God of this place with your fists? Is that the sort of fighting you think works here?
[Okay. But fine. He's actually getting annoyed. And while he generally expresses disinterest in fighting, he and Paul have been doing training of their own.
The barrier drops and as Johnny approaches, Kaworu vanishes; his Darkblood powers warping the space around him so he moves, as though through an unseen door, behind Johnny. Then he kicks himself into the air and activates his AT Field once more, this time using it to exert force down beneath him towards Johnny instead of defensively.
It's not enough to kill him or even hurt him (yet), but it's enough to indicate there's significant power that Kaworu hasn't even begun to utilize yet.]
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And you're no fucking god!
[Kaworu's sudden disappearance does catch Johnny off guard. But he hears the leap from behind him and he turns just in time to catch what Kaworu is doing. He can't stop it- But he can at least make an attempt. He raises both his hands up and at least catches the barrier as it pushes down on him.
It doesn't hurt. Not yet at least. But he has no idea what he's actually up against. Johnny's blood will begin to boil and while he doesn't have any particular powers to help him out of this. His pale blood will start to charge the emotion in the area, making himself and those caught up in it more aggressive.
He looks up at Kaworu and doesn't seem bothered by his predicament.]
About fucking time you started fighting back! Now come on, kid! Come at me like you mean it.
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[The emotion in the area infects him like a disease. He's never felt this sort of rage, like he's being disrespected and he has to make this fool understand. That he needs to fight and spill blood to prove that point.
It's strange, he's vaguely aware of being hijacked by an emotion that doesn't belong to him, yet he can't shake it. Instead, he lets himself be dragged down. So he pushes harder with his AT Field, the ground beneath him starting to shift and crack, the pressure whipping the limbs of trees like an ominous wind.
Because they're in an open space, Johnny can simply back away to escape the crushing force. But it's clear that it could splatter him across the grass if Kaworu desired.]
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[There is a part of Johnny that does want to push through this, despite the fact that he's quite aware would probably get his ass kicked or die if he did. He wasn't the type to back down from a fight and he had pushed for this one.
But there is another part of him that realizes he's just got the answer he was looking for. Kaworu had to be pushed to get there but he had a killer instinct in there that could defend his student if needed.
More just to show that he can he makes one final assault on the pressure of Kaworu's AT field before he does actually back off. He's still ready to fight if Kaworu pushes on the attack from here but it's a step Johnny doesn't usually take.]
Guess you aren't as much of a pussy as I thought.
You passed the test, kid.
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[He should be relieved. This is over. It's done. He doesn't have to smash this idiot that Paul cares for into a bloody smear on the ground. Instead he just feels frustrated. Another test in a life full of tests that he didn't consent to. And this time it was just to be able to care for someone that means so much to him.]
I didn't ask to be tested! What gave you the right!
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Because I’m his sensei.
It’s my job to make sure he’s got all the support he needs to succeed.
[And he’ll raise a hand and point a finger right at Kaworu.]
And life isn’t going to ask you if you’re ready to face a challenge. It’s going to come at you swinging and you have to be ready to face it.
Just like you showed me right here.
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[He's breathing hard. His hands are balled into fists, body taut like a wire liable to snap at any moment. Why is this man like this? Why does Paul like him? Questions Kaworu always asks himself and knows he'll never get an answer for.]
I've faced things before.
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[Johnny's actually managing to calm down more himself, but he also sees how tense Kaworu is right now and keeps himself ready incase another little tussle were to break out between them. Not that he thought he could win considering what Kaworu had proven capable of doing but because he wouldn't back down from a challenge.]
But that's all I'm asking you to do. And I'll do the same thing, deal?
[And just to prove he's good to his word. He'll spit on his palm and extend a hand for Kaworu to shake.]