August 31, 2014. Prompt Dedication. Another late one, although at least it's not over a week late. I just didn't stop and take time to sit down and think about anything.
Watching Snake Eyes in the dojo was always a spectacular sight. Greenshirts were always in awe seeing him do impossible "sword tricks" at his full speed the few times they managed to catch a glimpse, and the rest of the Joes considered it to be something of an entertainment. Almost like watching an action movie without paying for tickets. Not that they watched him very often either. They had jobs to do and little free time that didn't usually involve ninja watching, not that most of their ninja wanted to be watched.
Scarlett, however, had a free pass to watch their most elusive ninja whenever she wanted (when she had the time) and it was something she tried to do sneakily. She didn't think she was ever successful, since most times it ended up as an impromptu training session. Sometimes it didn't, but she always could tell he knew she was there, by the subtle way he changed his movements, becoming slightly more showier, putting a bit of polish in his actions. He liked showing off for her, sometimes even teasing her when she asked if that was one of those "secret Arashikage techniques" he wasn't allowed to teach her.
That was usually the best time to ask him questions about his training, when he was in a good mood like that. He would describe what he could, telling her crazy stories about what the Hard Master made him go through. Those impossible sword tricks, which clearly were not, were the result of hard work, persistence, perseverance, diligence, and commitment.
In other words, Snake was very dedicated. Dedication was a given, in the Joes, but Snake Eyes took it to an extreme matched by few others and balanced it in several ways. It was impressive and one of things she loved about him.