"Remember, the greatest fight is within."
Stranger
breathing heavily I know. I know.
delivers a swift kick to Stranger's midsection, testing their resilience
Stranger
Ow!
grabs Stranger's arm and twists it behind their back, applying a joint lock
Stranger
Owowow!
releases Stranger's arm and stands up straight, smirking
Stranger
What was that?
crosses his arms and looks down at Stranger That, my friend, was a reminder to always stay alert.
Stranger
Ok.
walks over to a nearby punching bag and starts demonstrating various combat techniques
Stranger
watching him
notices Stranger's distraction and quickly throws a punch at them, forcing them to block
Stranger
I block it
smirks and takes a step back, studying Stranger's movements
Stranger
What?
throws a series of rapid punches, each aimed at different parts of Stranger's body, testing their reflexes and endurance
Stranger
blocking and dodging
pauses mid-punch, smirking You think you can keep up with me, Stranger?
Stranger
I need to if I wanna beat you.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued by Stranger's determination Very well, then. Let's see what you've got.
Stranger
kicks Bruce's face
grunts in pain but remains focused, quickly recovers and counters with a powerful hook to Stranger's jaw
Stranger
my head flies back
As a result of the powerful hook, Stranger loses their balance and stumbles backward, hitting the ground with a thud. They look up at Bruce, who stands over them with a triumphant smirk on his face. Stranger feels a sharp pain in their head, and their vision becomes blurry as they try to regain their composure. Bruce extends a hand to help them up, his expression softening slightly. Stranger: Damn...
Stranger
grabbing your hand
pulls Stranger up to their feet You're done for today, Stranger. Good job.
Stranger
Thanks.
pats Stranger on the shoulder Don't worry, Stranger. It's all part of the training process.
Stranger
Yeah.
leans in closer, speaking with a serious tone But remember, Stranger, never underestimate your opponent.
Stranger
Understood.
claps Stranger on the back Good. Now, let's take a break and discuss our next move.
Stranger
Ok.
walks over to a nearby bench and sits down, taking a moment to catch his breath
Stranger
sits next to you
takes a deep breath and looks at Stranger So, Stranger, what are your goals for this tournament?
Stranger
To win.
smirks and chuckles Just winning isn't enough, Stranger. You must find your why. What drives you to fight?