[ Alan winces at the maniac part--that is exactly what he does--but at least Matt glides past it. He's not interested in lecturing, which is good for both of them, and as those hands gently guide him into the proper position.
He's thinking too much about this, right? Right. Matt's just helping him out. He's blind, of course he's going to touch. It's probably nothing. Alan, touch starved, is just going a little crazy over it. Not a big deal. he exhales softly, forcing himself to focus. ]
I trust you.
[ He waits for the other to be done, and then once he's not in the way, Alan tries to wind up for a punch. He over-extends immediately, wanting to put all of his weight into on single punch, but he doesn't fall or lose his balance like he usually does if he puts that much momentum in it. He makes a small, affirmative noise, clearly impressed. ]
It'll get easier with practice. I remember the new guys at my dad's gym, they'd spend hours just working the basics slowly, step by step, until the coach decided they had it.
[ Matt smiles, nostalgic and a bit sad, as he steps away to grab some gym tape - he really should ask Jesse to get him some proper hand wraps for this. ]
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He's thinking too much about this, right? Right. Matt's just helping him out. He's blind, of course he's going to touch. It's probably nothing. Alan, touch starved, is just going a little crazy over it. Not a big deal. he exhales softly, forcing himself to focus. ]
I trust you.
[ He waits for the other to be done, and then once he's not in the way, Alan tries to wind up for a punch. He over-extends immediately, wanting to put all of his weight into on single punch, but he doesn't fall or lose his balance like he usually does if he puts that much momentum in it. He makes a small, affirmative noise, clearly impressed. ]
Like that, then.
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[ Matt smiles, nostalgic and a bit sad, as he steps away to grab some gym tape - he really should ask Jesse to get him some proper hand wraps for this. ]
Ready to actually try hitting the bag?
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Your dad seems great, bringing you to a place where you can learn to defend yourself.
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I don't think he'd be too happy to see how I spend my time.