"Finally," Ally said when Kiro agreed.  She didn't want him to be hurt anymore, not because she cared about him specifically, but because she felt everyone should know how to protect themselves.  It was ironic how he had to fight a bully in order to learn how to fight a bully.  "Yeah, I'm Ally and you're Kiro, right?"  She knew they were in the same grade but wasn't quite sure she remembered his name.  "My aunt is one of the masters at the dojo, she'll help clean you up."

As the two made their way to the dojo, Ally couldn't help but wonder how many times Kiro had gotten into situations like that.  She cursed at herself internally.  Maybe if she had been closer to him before she could've helped protect him.

Ally pushed the door to the dojo opened and bowed before stepping in.  She gave Kiro a sharp look to tell him he should do the same.  "Master Asuka?" she called, voice echoing through the large room.

Asuka came out from a different room upon the call of her niece.  "You're late," she said, but noticed the bruised boy following Ally.  Asuka hurried to the boy's side to aid him.  "What happened?"

"It was a bully," Ally said, not sure if Kiro wanted his whole story told to someone he didn't know.

"A bully?  Come on," Asuka said to Kiro and lead him to a side room that held medical and safety supplies.  She took out hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, and bandages.  "This is going to sting, but we need to clean you up," she explained and began the cleaning process.  She didn't want to press the boy for the story as she never liked speaking about her bullies much, but it still nagged in her mind.  "Do you know how to defend yourself?"