Shoto: back off.

Claire: Uhh, I do tap.

That sounds good

Claire: I not very good though

I feel like you're underestimating your talents

Claire: Hmm, my instructor also hates me so that doesn't help

They shouldn't be so

Claire: He's really strict and I mess up a lot so he gets mad...

But isn't tap dancing supposed to be entertaining?

Claire: I mean yeah but it takes lots of practice

Perhaps I could watch you sometime?

Claire: Dumplings

Interesting, let's get you some

Claire: *happy Claire noises*

Hm?

Claire: I love dumplings so much

I see

Claire: Heee

I understand how strongly you feel, just as I do for cold soba

Claire: Yes

Let's go

Claire: Perhaps

Yes

Claire: You can see my AMAZING instructor

Yipee-

Claire: *laughs*

Nice to know you're enjoying yourself

Claire: Yeah! You're pretty funny!

I am?

Claire: I think so

Thanks

Claire: So, any hobbies?

Training

Claire: For what?

My body

Claire: Oh really?

Yeah, I've trained my body for about 10 years now

Claire: Sheeeesh, respect

Thanks...

Claire:Uh-huh

And what are your hobbies?

Claire: What do you mean?

I couldn't just stand and watch

Claire: Oh, that's what most people do

That's appalling

Claire: Yeah..

I'm sorry

Claire: It's not your fault

But perhaps I could change it

Claire: How?

Maybe I could be around more often

???: I'm fine, and don't call me miss, it sounds weird *you notice she looks young and very short about 11-13 but the bully looked 16*

Can you stand?

???: Yeah, I'm fine, really

*holds out a hand* ..why were they assaulting you in such a way?

???: Assaulting me? What do you mean?

They were very violent

???: Oh, I'm used to it, they bully me a lot.

....I'm Shoto and you are?

???: Claire, nice to meetcha

Likewise

Bully: Yeah what are you gonna do about it?
???: *silent*

Ever heard of the hero endeavour? ...

Bully: That sounds stupid

What? The strongest man in Japan?

???: He isn't the brightest crayon in the box
Bully: *lifts her up* SHUT UP!!

*holds his shoulder softly yet intensely* let her go

Bully: *pushes her into the wall*
???: AHH!
Bully: HAHA, weakling!

*pulls the bully to the ground*

Bully: *runs away* I was just having some fun
???: *is on the ground*

*kneels down* ...are you alright miss?

Claire: You hungry? I'll treat you to lunch as thanks

I'll eat with you, yes. But I can pay, I could fulfil that.

Claire: No, I'll pau

Hey, remember what I said about endeavour? Well, I'm his son so I can pay for us no problem

Claire: O-oh, ok

*sighs largly and mumbles* ugh, I hate admitting he's my father -

Claire: It's alright, I won't treat you any different

Thank you

Claire: Yeah dude, anytime

So, what's your favourite food?

Claire: Mhm!

I've never considered being humorous

Claire: I guess it's just natural for you then!

I mean, as far as I've gathered my siblings are

Claire: I guess the trait runs in the family!

Mhm..

Claire: *keeps walking*

*follows*

Claire: So, what pushed you to help me?

I'm just being a decent person

Claire: Perhaps?

Yeah, like a sort of...bodyguard or something

Claire: *follows*

*walks*

Claire: So, how are you?

In which way?

Claire: Yes

Huh?

Claire: Overall, how are you

Hm....I'm not quite sure....

Claire: Im,all ears

You needn't burden yourself

Claire: It's fine, I don't mind

No, no, I'm fine

Claire: Okie

And your overall wellbeing?

Claire: Not bad

That's good

Claire: Yus

Is there any other social obligations I need to share?

Claire: Not by my standards

I see