Open Post: La savate et le chausson

[futaille]

Much to his satisfaction, Grantaire has been able to keep up with many of his hobbies unabated during his time at the mansion. Not all of them, though, mostly because they were ones he'd go to specific spots for, and with those spots not being here in addition to an abundance of his other hobbies, they more or less fell by the wayside.

However, a recent chat with Dionysus has reminded him that he has very much neglected his 'hitting things' level. Although he didn't find a crash test dummy, the thought being on his mind ended up in him stumbling upon a small gym tucked away, complete with some equipment including a standing punching bag.

So he's discarded his waistcoat and cravat over a bench and is practicing his savate¹.

¹French kickboxing! During R's time it was basically for streetfighting, and just beginning to get formalized, but there are some cool vintage videos on youtube (Here and here) to give the... vibe.

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[kadewest]

"Well-grounded in the scientific method, I assure you," Kade says. He's still stretching out. "I didn't develop the hypothesis until I made a fuckton of observations."

[futaille]

"Very diligent of you. Impressive."

[kadewest]

"The perils of the job," Kade laughs, doing one final stretch and then getting back into position.

[futaille]

"Your diligence is truly your greatest advantage in this particular matchup."

[kadewest]

"You think?"

[futaille]

"I have many applicable adjectives, some even complimentary, but diligent has never really been one of them."

[kadewest]

"No? Not even in your pursuit of hot takes?"

[futaille]

"For shame, that you would think I would need diligence to find those."

[kadewest]

"Hey, not my fault you made it sound like a blanket statement," Kade laughs.

[futaille]

"I assure you there is no diligence necessary, then." He goes for another kick.

[kadewest]

And Kade focuses again, dodging the kick and trying for a counter-move.

[futaille]

Grantaire narrowly dodges Kade's response himself, pausing for just long enough to regain footing before countering as well.

[kadewest]

This hit lands, too, and Kade is laughing again as he stumbles. "You've outpaced me, I think," he says. "My utter lack of experience is getting the better of me."

[futaille]

"I suppose it catches up to you in the end."

[kadewest]

"It's fun, though," says Kade, trying for one last kick and really hoping it lands. "I wouldn't mind practicing more of this."

[futaille]

It's not the most solid of hits, but Kade does manage a decent connection on that one. "Oh, well done." He steps back. "I'd be happy to continue."

[kadewest]

"Oh, absolutely," says Kade. "But--maybe another day?"

[futaille]

He nods. "Whenever you'd like."

[kadewest]

Kade gets out of his stance and starts stretching again. "Oh, my schedule's wide open," he says, and then pauses and amends, "aside from making a million outfits for the wedding. My schedule is mostly open."

[futaille]

"I'm impressed. That's definitely at least five outfits for everyone here."

[kadewest]

"Something like. And twenty for Claudius," Kade laughs. It will be extremely clear to Grantaire from his tone that he's not complaining. He is, in fact, thrilled to have so much to do.

[futaille]

He laughs. "That sounds about right, yes."

[kadewest]

"You want one, too?"

[futaille]

"Would it not cut into Claudius's twenty outfits?"

[kadewest]

"I'm a talented man, Grantaire. I can fit in one more outfit," Kade grins. "Oh, hey. I have a brain teaser for you. What kind of look would you find incapacitating in a lover?"