Disclaimer: I don't own Ruroken, so please don't sue!
Just Watch Me
The watcher slips quietly through the shadows, out of direct line of vision. Everything is as silent as death, and just as still.
A little further…
The other waits, knowing full well that the watcher is approaching. Fully aware, and waiting, knowing that this is an imperfect lesson. Knowing that corrections will be necessary in the future… but that isn't the point now.
Finally. I can start.
The savory smell of misu soup fills the air. Just before it is complete, Megumi steals a glance at the dojo door, aware that her watcher is gone.
Inspired to practice more, Kaoru scurries away—I need to add less salt…
Author's Note: My response to sueb262's challenge to rework her first 4 paragraphs of "Watcher" and create a new story with the same theme…
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