Dulga Tarata
After that fateful day in hero training, Dulga's days had been rather calm and uneventful. She did her school work when she felt like it, trained regularly, and maintained her equipment at all times. She didn't really bother to socialize with others; while she appreciates the offers and was slowly starting to become less distant, Dulga never showed more emotions than mild discomfort towards others. Even when she's around Kaida, Dulga is at best calm. But she keeps her own happiness inside. Today, Dulga had stopped by the school's library to check out a book on martial arts. As strange as it was, she wanted to learn a few techniques. And while finding a teacher would be more efficient Dulga didn't want to reveal the reasons behind this research: she wanted to learn how to counter it. Guns and careful planning could foil any strength, but she wasn't so naive as to think that she will always have the advantage like that. If there was one thing Dulga knew from her time battling, it's that she lacks the power or technique to truly overwhelm anyone. And thus she studies.
As Dulga was reading she heard someone come her way. Looking over the pages of her book she saw it was Mina. Already knowing what she wanted Dulga closed her book and put it into her bag. When Mina asked for the spar Dulga simply pointed towards the gymnasium.
"We'll use one of the training rooms at the gym. We should have our privacy there." Dulga walked over to the gym and scanned her card into the room. Checking in will make sure everyone else will know that the room is occupied so no one inadvertently comes in and bothers her and Mina while they're training. At least no one who didn't have the sense to read the rather obvious sign that said "training in progress".
There was a small room off to the side where Dulga and Mina could change into their workout clothes. Dulga went inside and changed into something similar to her hero outfit, albeit without any armor. She wore heavy boots, thick pants, and a tight, strong shirt that covered her chest but left her back exposed for her arms to come out. Dulga even took her mask and cloak off. When Dulga passed a mirror she paused and looked at her face. It was pale, albino. Except for the fleshy burns on the left side of her face. Dulga turned away; she didn't need to think about it right now. Her past didn't matter at the moment and Dulga knew that Mina wouldn't care for it. Perhaps she might be curious about it, but that shouldn't stop Mina from holding back. Dulga knew she couldn't.
While everyone was giving Mina pity over her beating at Amane's hands, Dulga kept her distance and never really brought it up around Mina. What some people might've overlooked was that despite the odds, Mina kept going. People might pity her knowing that she was outmatched from the start, but then again if she had ran away from him, what sort of hero would she have been? After all if the heroes run and hide, who will be left to fight? Granted Mina could've have fought better and everyone knew that. Dulga could respect Mina's tenacity but her tactics needs much improvement. But Dulga will get to see if Mina has really learned from the experience, or if Dulga would need to beat it into Mina's head about how she should take on an enemy who can overwhelm her by force.
Dulga waited at the center of the training room for Mina. There wouldn't really be much to say; as soon as Mina was ready, Dulga will attack. She thought about maybe going over some rules for this bout, but at the same time Dulga felt that Mina wouldn't need something as basic as "don't kill each other" and "give it your all". Dulga didn't have her weapons with her so she didn't need to worry about shooting Mina somewhere lethal. And Mina has already shown that she's much tougher than she looks. Dulga didn't feel like she had to worry about holding back against Mina. That would be disrespectful for the girl anyways.
"Not much to say. When you're ready just attack. We can stop whenever you feel like it."@Silver Carrot
