[Ryou's not numb to the slap, but it's starting to become...expected. The shade part of him revels in it, in this punishment that he's so clearly earned, but Ryou can feel his eyes burning, his vision blurring slightly with tears. But...he's not giving in. He's not saying stop.
He doesn't deserve it yet. And more than that...if this is his limit, then what does it say about who he is as an adversary? When he starts learning hand to hand combat with Reverie, what then? Will he tap out the instant things get a little too rough?
His endurance is being built. Everything he suffers here will make him more resilient.
(think whatever you like. yes. as long as you pay what's due)
By the time Atem tilts his head up, Ryou's tears haven't dried...but he's resolved. He listens to the rules, internalizes what Atem's telling him, is appropriately bothered by the tap to his cheek with the crop...and despite being visibly anxious about the entire situation, he presses his luck because there is no other course to take.]
It doesn't matter how many times you ask. I don't have an answer for you. Sorry to waste your time.
[He doesn't sound sorry enough though, does he? Maybe he is too proud.]
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He doesn't deserve it yet. And more than that...if this is his limit, then what does it say about who he is as an adversary? When he starts learning hand to hand combat with Reverie, what then? Will he tap out the instant things get a little too rough?
His endurance is being built. Everything he suffers here will make him more resilient.
(think whatever you like. yes. as long as you pay what's due)
By the time Atem tilts his head up, Ryou's tears haven't dried...but he's resolved. He listens to the rules, internalizes what Atem's telling him, is appropriately bothered by the tap to his cheek with the crop...and despite being visibly anxious about the entire situation, he presses his luck because there is no other course to take.]
It doesn't matter how many times you ask. I don't have an answer for you. Sorry to waste your time.
[He doesn't sound sorry enough though, does he? Maybe he is too proud.]