[centre][h2][color=7ea7d8]Lauren Jones[/color][/h2]
Training Fields: [@Solace][@LordVoldemort][@HecateProxy][/centre]

As she helped Reese up a tall soldier approached, older and his insignia proclaiming him to be a member of the Survey Corps.  Lauren felt like saluting the man, with so many questions instantly buzzing around in her mind, but he spoke to Reese, giving the young man some advice.  Then he looked between the two he nodded, said something that felt Lauren feeling like there was something that she was missing in the conversation, and then left.  With a sigh, having missing the opportunity to ask her questions, she resumed her stance opposite Reese.

[color=7ea7d8]"Sure, once you've done it a few times it'll come to you easily.  I guess over the next few years we'll have a chance to properly master it, I don't mind giving you some one on one lessons, if you want."[/color] She grinned, shifting her feet a little and watching Reese' body respond as he mirror her movements.  [color=7ea7d8]"I'm not all that experienced, my Ma was in the Garrison and she insisted I know a bit so I guess I'm a little ahead of some of you."[/color]

She darted forward, watching him shift before slipping in under his guard and starting to perform the same manoeuvre.  This time, however, she stopped once she had him firmly in her grasp, ready to be thrown over at any point.

[color=7ea7d8]"Your footing's a little better but you're still too tense, it makes it easy to knock you off balance.  See where my leg is? If I move like this..."[/color] She shifted her leg back so that his own balance was knocked off further. [color=7ea7d8]"Then your footing goes and I can do whatever I like."[/color] She retreated, letting go of his wrist and jacket, dancing back a few steps and taking up her stance.

[color=7ea7d8]"Now you go.  Take it slow if you want, to get it right.  Once you've got the basics down you can just flow into it.  There's a lot more moves Schulz showed earlier but I prefer this one, there's less chance of hurting someone but you can easily disable them.  Also..."[/color] She nodded towards Gabriel and Grant who were sparring nearby, [color=7ea7d8]"it doesn't really matter how big the other person is, in fact it works better if they're taller than you."[/color]

They sparred for a bit, changing it up a little with some simple boxing and trying out a few other techniques Schulz had shown them.  Then Schulz ordered them to switch and Lauren disengaged from their current match, breathing more heavily than she had expected; she and Reese were well matched in strength and speed, in fact probably had the edge, and her lead in experience had quickly been eroded.

[color=7ea7d8]"I think I'm going to be exhausted by the end of today.  Take care, Reese!  Oh, and don't go too easy on Mora.  She may be hurt but she'll still send you flying!"[/color] She gave her friend a wink, hopping over and tilting Mora's head up a little before the girl could respond, to examine the marks on her neck. [color=7ea7d8]"I think we're okay.  Don't go straining yourself though.  Reese, can you avoid her neck if possible?  And don't go hurting him, I don't need more patients!"[/color] She grinned at the pair before turning to see who her next opponent was.

Upon seeing the towering Gabriel she winced a little.  While what she had said about the throw to Reese was true, she still didn't relish the thought of sparring with someone clearly much taller and stronger than her, especially when she was tired.  She also had a sneaking suspicion that Gabriel was either a quick learner or had some experience, she wasn't sure what gave her that idea as there hadn't been any signs but she headed over towards him prepared for a tough session.  She nodded to the two in greeting.

[color=7ea7d8]"Hey, Gabriel, Grant.  Whenever you guys are finished, I'm ready.  No rush."[/color]