06-04-2025, 01:52 PM
Jared turned to the group that he had in front of him. They seemed keen to learn. Two girls sat aside, and Jared gave them indication that they were welcome to join in any time. He didnt want them to feel left out if they changed their minds.
He introduced himself and found out their names. He’d likely forget, but had no qualms with asking again. It always took time to learn names. ”So, do any of you have some experience?” he asked. Hands went up for all of them. Likely Nox had taught them things. ”Well then, what do you know?”
It was a little girl who caught his attention. ”Gen was it?” he asked. She nodded and then told him they knew some katas. ”then let’s start with that. A good warm up. Gen - take the lead.” the girl beamed at him. Her energy and excitement were palpable. It was neat to put the to use.
They knew three katas. Jared quickly saw how they fit together. They’d move into do it with partners soon enough. Jared spent his time walking and watching, offering correction and advice as needed, making sure to always get their names again and saying them often. Showing that he cared, and wanted to teach them.
”Alright, I see these fit together. Partner up and let’s go through them together. Remember we’re not hitting. Keep it safe.”
It was then Jared saw Rachel holding the baby. She wasn’t smiling, but her posture was better. Jared knew more than he let on. He knew how much Rachel was struggling and how tired she was. They all tried so hard, but she was not always receiving. He knew Rachel didn’t think she was getting better, but there were little moments like this that showed she was - a little bit at a time.
He introduced himself and found out their names. He’d likely forget, but had no qualms with asking again. It always took time to learn names. ”So, do any of you have some experience?” he asked. Hands went up for all of them. Likely Nox had taught them things. ”Well then, what do you know?”
It was a little girl who caught his attention. ”Gen was it?” he asked. She nodded and then told him they knew some katas. ”then let’s start with that. A good warm up. Gen - take the lead.” the girl beamed at him. Her energy and excitement were palpable. It was neat to put the to use.
They knew three katas. Jared quickly saw how they fit together. They’d move into do it with partners soon enough. Jared spent his time walking and watching, offering correction and advice as needed, making sure to always get their names again and saying them often. Showing that he cared, and wanted to teach them.
”Alright, I see these fit together. Partner up and let’s go through them together. Remember we’re not hitting. Keep it safe.”
It was then Jared saw Rachel holding the baby. She wasn’t smiling, but her posture was better. Jared knew more than he let on. He knew how much Rachel was struggling and how tired she was. They all tried so hard, but she was not always receiving. He knew Rachel didn’t think she was getting better, but there were little moments like this that showed she was - a little bit at a time.