Given she had skipped the grueling climb up, Botan was willing to compromise and take the walk down, even if it was the easier trek. For now, she wanted to enjoy the company of Yusuke, Yukina and Genkai without worrying about working out or pushing her limits. Botan wasn't really one for combat to begin with but she did wish to see her new skill blossom. But [i]how[/i] it would was still a mystery to her. Botan understood training was needed whether she went up against a demon or not. It just was unfamiliar territory for her and she knew it wasn't like Kurama to be teaching someone the intricacies of fighting. Sure, he was a great academic teacher but she could tell he was uneasy about his own ability to guide her properly.

In her mind, Kurama had no reason to be hard on himself. She was happy with any guidance and didn't want him stress too much about it, not when there were more pressing matters to tend to. The last thing the girl wished to be was a burden. As Yusuke and Kurama exchanged words, Botan took a drink of her tea, just observing the two former teammates discuss the current events. Part of her had been worried that Yusuke would take some offense to her being sent to Kurama directly, instead of her working with Yusuke as she normally would have. Botan looked to her proximity in regards to Kurama. Were they close? It seemed that way but she didn't really think much of it. She simply laughed and waved a dismissive hand, not wanting to explain how they were also pretending to date.

Yusuke didn't need to know [i]everything[/i].

[color=f6989d][b]"Oh we know, Yusuke. Don't worry."[/b][/color] Botan tried to assure him. She just didn't want to bother him after the Tournament but she was also confident in Kurama's own talents. But if they did need assistance, she knew she could turn to Yusuke and Kuwabara for their help. It was great news to hear Yukina was getting help from Genkai as Botan was a firm believer in self-reliance and girls not needing to be damsels in distress. Even so, Botan didn't think she'd be too comfortable training under Genkai. She glanced from Yusuke, back to Koenma's old friend, who now resembled someone in their mid-twenties. [color=f6989d][b]"I already know I'm lucky to have Kurama."[/b][/color] She told Yusuke gently. [color=f6989d][b]"Plus I don't think flying back and forth for training would be a good idea..."[/b][/color] It wasn't a great excuse but it was what she could come up with at the time.

Genkai gave Yusuke a look, knowing his heart was in the right place but she could tell Botan was already out of her depth with training. There was no way, the grim reaper would enjoy the sort of exercises or really benefit from them. Instead of offering advice, she rose from where she sat. [b][color=fff79a]"We can talk over dinner."[/color][/b] She said. It was roughly 5:30 and about the time she liked to eat. She went to bed early to ensure she woke up before the sun, enjoying an early morning routine as opposed to sleeping in. Now that she had her youth restored, she saw little point in wasting what time she had been given. And that meant better time management. In her old age, she had been content to play video games and work out as she felt like it but now she was developing a more strict way of life.

The pink haired woman led them back to the other side of her mansion and took them to another sitting room where Yukina then brought out a pot of spiced curry stew, rice, grilled fish, fried breaded chicken, steamed carrots, miso soup and freshly cut watermelon. Botan sat down as everyone began to dish themselves. As everyone settled into their food, Genkai decided to finally speak up. "I can tell this endeavor of training Botan, means a lot to you." She started to say. [b][color=fff79a]"Given your student is someone who is so easy going and bubbly, I'd say you're putting too much stress on yourself. Your biggest challenge will likely be channeling her attention into the training itself."[/color][/b] While Yusuke had been a tough nut to crack, she knew Botan's attention could only last so long.

[b][color=fff79a]"You have to remember, Kurama, that she isn't a fighter nor has the mindset of one."[/color][/b] Genkai said. [b][color=fff79a]"Therefore, her training needs to reflect the fact she won't be running into a fight."[/color][/b] Like with Yukina, Genkai had to alter the tasks she'd given the young girl. Kurama and Botan did have very different disciplines but she was sure they had more middle ground than Kurama realized. [b][color=fff79a]"A teacher and their student are often not considered friends as that bond tends to form over time. However, with you two, your friendship began first and bringing in a new dynamic will change things."[/color][/b] She said. [b][color=fff79a]"Maybe you should approach it as one friend to another, rather than trying to a mentor."[/color][/b] She considered.

[b][color=fff79a]"That way, you're both less pressured. You don't want to let her down and I am sure she doesn't want to let you down either."[/color][/b] Genkai said, looking to them both across the low table. [b][color=fff79a]"Any training you do, should instead be approached as something...enjoyable."[/color][/b] She didn't consider her own training to be fun and she was sure Yusuke didn't either. Kurama would be a fool if he tried to push Botan the same way she pushed Yusuke and countless others before him. [b][color=fff79a]"My best advice for you both...would be to let your progress come naturally."[/color][/b] It wouldn't help Botan if she was pushed and prodded, it would only frustrate her. And it wouldn't help Kurama to overthink her training, as it would only make him second guess everything.

Botan set down her chopsticks and looked to Kurama, never having wanted him to get so consumed with her training. She glanced to Genkai and then back to Kurama. [color=f6989d][b]"I really don't want you to worry."[/b][/color] She said, resting her hand on his shoulder. [color=f6989d][b]"I know you want the best for me but not if it's at the cost of our friendship."[/b][/color] The last thing she wanted, was for them to get too wrapped up in her training. [color=f6989d][b]"I'd much rather have you as a friend who I can train with, than a teacher I could train under."[/b][/color] She told him. She wanted them to just be equals, simple as that. [color=f6989d][b]"You already do so much for me."[/b][/color] Botan smiled slightly.