A/N: Because we all know that people can have really strange conversations sometimes. And they just seem stranger when out of context. The target referred to is actually a type of target that looks kind of like a paddle that you kick; it makes a clapping noise if you kick it correctly.

Background: Martial arts training for everyone, hooray.

Whap. Whap. Whap.

Kari breathed hard and aimed her kick at the target again. She was wondering if perhaps it was her technique or maybe even just her aim that was bringing out that slightly sad whapping sound; she let loose another kick, and satisfied to hear a hard clap, she returned to her ready stance as Cody brought the target back into position.

" – which is why you do it on the table, not under it."

"But it's just not the same if you do it on the table."

What in the world are they talking about?

Kari continued her drill work as the boys on the floor not far away continued their conversation while stretching.

"Besides, it just ruins the point of it if you're not under," Tai argued as he gently rubbed an ankle.

Matt rolled his eyes. "I know what you mean, but really, it's so much easier doing it on the table."

"Okay, I agree with that normally, but it's like... it's like calling it snowboarding a halfpipe and actually sliding down the bunny slope."

"Tai, this has nothing to do with snowboarding."

Kari switched to her other leg and continued kicking, though she was no longer really paying attention to the quality of her kicks.

"Listen, next time you go out with someone, ask about on or under," Matt said pointedly as he stretched one leg against the wall. "Your date'll think it's a stupid question and say on. Unless they're insane."

"Or we could just ask Sora," Tai suggested, motioning to the girl across the room practicing what looked like knife hand strikes.

Matt raised an eyebrow. "And why are we bringing her into this?"

"She's a girl, I bet she'd have a different opinion. Hey Sora!"

Sora paused from her practice and turned towards the two boys. "Yes? Does this have anything to do with what you were obsessing about yesterday?"

Tai blanched slightly. "Yeah, it does."

She sighed. "Under, because it's pointless otherwise."

Tai gestured wildly. "See Matt? Sora's not insane, and she says under!"

Matt groaned. "Okay fine, you can do it under the table if you want, but if I find out that you've burnt a hole in the floor - "

"I am not going to burn a hole in the floor!"

Kari finally stopped kicking and stared at them. "What are you guys talking about?!" she asked in exasperation.

Tai and Matt looked at each other. "You explain," they both said at the same time, before groaning in unison.

Cody dropped the target on the ground. "I'm just as confused as Kari, what is this about?"

"Cooking on the ground," Tai finally sighed, rubbing his temples. "Specifically, cooking under a table. I don't see what the big deal is, especially since the table will trap the smoke and I'm sure if you use the right materials - "

"Tai, you do not light a portable gas stove under a table and try to cook salmon on it, dammit!" Matt shouted, throwing his arms into the air. "And the entire underside of the table will smell like fish!"

Tai blinked and grinned mischievously. "What, you planning to spend time there sniffing it?"

"Ugh!"

Kari shook her head. Sometimes the logic of those two completely escaped her.