Paints on a Canvas

Hello there. My name is Tessa-Lynn Mabry. I'm an artist. I specialize in paintings, photography and a few other things. Wanna talk? Got questions? Ask away. ((This is an OC RP blog and the FC is Evangeline Lilly. I'm not her or associated with her. No...

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tessalynnsaunders:

“Daaaaaaash.” She mimicked his voice and laughed. “You’re just going to have to give up and admit you love it. You’re not my first pre-adult child.” She pressed one last kiss to part of his forehead she could reach, then grinned up at her husband. “I think he’ll eventually get it. Repetition should help I think,” she smirked. “We just have to ambush him more often. Don’t you agree?”

“I agree.” Richard was now chuckling as he pulled away from the pair of them. “I thought I smelled cookies, so I am going to indulge myself.” He pat the kid on the back once more. “Have fun with the rest of your training.”

“We will.” Dash grumbled as he finally managed to pull out of her arms. “Maybe you teach me one more thing and then we call it a night?” His face was still read, obviously a little embarrassed.

[tessalynnsaunders]

“That’s fine...” She tilted her head a bit. “Dash. You know that you’re amazing right? And you should never actually have to feel embarrassed. Okay? Not even me and my overly mushy behaviors,” she smiled at him. She bent down to pick up the discarded mitt. “Is there something important you want to learn or should we keep going where we left off?”

[tessalynnsaunders]

whogetsshotgun:

“Basically it just gives me a target though?” Dash took a moment before punching with his other fist. He wasn’t exactly someone who got into fights often, despite his inclination to be abrasive, so it wasn’t movement he was accustomed to yet.

”Yes it’s a target. As you get better, we can try doing some actual drills if you want.” She squared off to give herself a better stance. “Give it all you got,” she grinned.

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

Dash try to throw the punches a little more fluidly this time. He didn’t hit his mark very well all of the time, but did a decent job. “We should do that sometime.” He grunted as he continued to punch the mitt as best he could. 

[tessalynnsaunders]

“We definitely can. Also, if you want a little training from someone with formal training. I can talk to Richard. Or Danny’s brother.” Tessa watched his form making a few notes. “You’re doing well,” she smiled.

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“Richard’s a grumpy old man, though. Does he really know about fighting?” Dash was chuckling softly.  “I mean, I know he was a soldier, but-”

“Really? You’re going to talk about me now?” A voice came from the door and Dash turned quickly to see Richard standing by the door. “You’re right about one thing, kid. I am a grumpy old man. It doesn’t mean I don’t know how to fight.” 

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa stepped back and turned to smile at her husband. “He’s my grumpy old man.” She held out her free hand to him, beckoning the man to her. “He’s got a lot of knowledge and I learned a shit ton from watching him and asking questions.” She turned her smile on Dash now, knowing Richard would oblige her the contact she wanted without her begging with her smile. “You’d be lucky.”

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Richard walked towards her and took her hand, lightly brushing his thumb over her fingers. “Yeah, well… that was when I was a younger, old man.” He chuckled as he ran his fingers through his now silver hair. “I’m afraid I can’t really physically teach him, love. Though I can help provide tips if you do all the hard work.” He leaned in to kiss her temple lightly. 

Dash looked away awkwardly, not really wanting to watch their moment. “I wasn’t trying to be rude, sir. You just… always say that yourself anyway…”

“It’s okay, kid.” Richard was smiling now. “Watching my wife kick your ass definitely makes up for it.”

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa leaned in to Richard. She tangled her fingers into his hair and placed a gentle kiss on his lips. “It is the best part,” she laughed. She leaned forward toward Dash now. “Dashell. By now, you should really know that in this family we show our affection by needling snarky comments. As long as the intent isn’t negative it’s fair game.”

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“You’re also all about PDA.” Dash muttered softly. His cheeks were a light tinge of pink and he was smiling sheepishly at being called family. “Well, I don’t know about affection, but I do know this family has a thing for snark.”  

[tessalynnsaunders]

“We are all about the PDA!” Without warning and with more speed than expected, she pulled Dash into her arms and covered his head in noisy kisses. She expertly avoided all his injured parts. “We also love to embarrass each other and make each other groan horribly,” she laughed.

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“Noo! No, no!” Dash yelled as he tried to break free of her her grasp. He was still of the age where he had to act as though he didn’t appreciate that show of affection. “Tessaaaaa.” He dragged her name out as he continued to struggle. Before he had a chance to break free, another set of arms was holding him captive as Richard hugged them as well. 

“You’d think he didn’t know what it was like being in this family.” 

[tessalynnsaunders]

“Daaaaaaash.” She mimicked his voice and laughed. “You’re just going to have to give up and admit you love it. You’re not my first pre-adult child.” She pressed one last kiss to part of his forehead she could reach, then grinned up at her husband. “I think he’ll eventually get it. Repetition should help I think,” she smirked. “We just have to ambush him more often. Don’t you agree?”

[tessalynnsaunders]

whogetsshotgun:

“Basically it just gives me a target though?” Dash took a moment before punching with his other fist. He wasn’t exactly someone who got into fights often, despite his inclination to be abrasive, so it wasn’t movement he was accustomed to yet.

”Yes it’s a target. As you get better, we can try doing some actual drills if you want.” She squared off to give herself a better stance. “Give it all you got,” she grinned.

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

Dash try to throw the punches a little more fluidly this time. He didn’t hit his mark very well all of the time, but did a decent job. “We should do that sometime.” He grunted as he continued to punch the mitt as best he could. 

[tessalynnsaunders]

“We definitely can. Also, if you want a little training from someone with formal training. I can talk to Richard. Or Danny’s brother.” Tessa watched his form making a few notes. “You’re doing well,” she smiled.

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“Richard’s a grumpy old man, though. Does he really know about fighting?” Dash was chuckling softly.  “I mean, I know he was a soldier, but-”

“Really? You’re going to talk about me now?” A voice came from the door and Dash turned quickly to see Richard standing by the door. “You’re right about one thing, kid. I am a grumpy old man. It doesn’t mean I don’t know how to fight.” 

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa stepped back and turned to smile at her husband. “He’s my grumpy old man.” She held out her free hand to him, beckoning the man to her. “He’s got a lot of knowledge and I learned a shit ton from watching him and asking questions.” She turned her smile on Dash now, knowing Richard would oblige her the contact she wanted without her begging with her smile. “You’d be lucky.”

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

Richard walked towards her and took her hand, lightly brushing his thumb over her fingers. “Yeah, well… that was when I was a younger, old man.” He chuckled as he ran his fingers through his now silver hair. “I’m afraid I can’t really physically teach him, love. Though I can help provide tips if you do all the hard work.” He leaned in to kiss her temple lightly. 

Dash looked away awkwardly, not really wanting to watch their moment. “I wasn’t trying to be rude, sir. You just… always say that yourself anyway…”

“It’s okay, kid.” Richard was smiling now. “Watching my wife kick your ass definitely makes up for it.”

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa leaned in to Richard. She tangled her fingers into his hair and placed a gentle kiss on his lips. “It is the best part,” she laughed. She leaned forward toward Dash now. “Dashell. By now, you should really know that in this family we show our affection by needling snarky comments. As long as the intent isn’t negative it’s fair game.”

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“You’re also all about PDA.” Dash muttered softly. His cheeks were a light tinge of pink and he was smiling sheepishly at being called family. “Well, I don’t know about affection, but I do know this family has a thing for snark.”  

[tessalynnsaunders]

“We are all about the PDA!” Without warning and with more speed than expected, she pulled Dash into her arms and covered his head in noisy kisses. She expertly avoided all his injured parts. “We also love to embarrass each other and make each other groan horribly,” she laughed.

[tessalynnsaunders]

whogetsshotgun:

“Basically it just gives me a target though?” Dash took a moment before punching with his other fist. He wasn’t exactly someone who got into fights often, despite his inclination to be abrasive, so it wasn’t movement he was accustomed to yet.

”Yes it’s a target. As you get better, we can try doing some actual drills if you want.” She squared off to give herself a better stance. “Give it all you got,” she grinned.

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

Dash try to throw the punches a little more fluidly this time. He didn’t hit his mark very well all of the time, but did a decent job. “We should do that sometime.” He grunted as he continued to punch the mitt as best he could. 

[tessalynnsaunders]

“We definitely can. Also, if you want a little training from someone with formal training. I can talk to Richard. Or Danny’s brother.” Tessa watched his form making a few notes. “You’re doing well,” she smiled.

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“Richard’s a grumpy old man, though. Does he really know about fighting?” Dash was chuckling softly.  “I mean, I know he was a soldier, but-”

“Really? You’re going to talk about me now?” A voice came from the door and Dash turned quickly to see Richard standing by the door. “You’re right about one thing, kid. I am a grumpy old man. It doesn’t mean I don’t know how to fight.” 

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa stepped back and turned to smile at her husband. “He’s my grumpy old man.” She held out her free hand to him, beckoning the man to her. “He’s got a lot of knowledge and I learned a shit ton from watching him and asking questions.” She turned her smile on Dash now, knowing Richard would oblige her the contact she wanted without her begging with her smile. “You’d be lucky.”

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

Richard walked towards her and took her hand, lightly brushing his thumb over her fingers. “Yeah, well… that was when I was a younger, old man.” He chuckled as he ran his fingers through his now silver hair. “I’m afraid I can’t really physically teach him, love. Though I can help provide tips if you do all the hard work.” He leaned in to kiss her temple lightly. 

Dash looked away awkwardly, not really wanting to watch their moment. “I wasn’t trying to be rude, sir. You just… always say that yourself anyway…”

“It’s okay, kid.” Richard was smiling now. “Watching my wife kick your ass definitely makes up for it.”

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa leaned in to Richard. She tangled her fingers into his hair and placed a gentle kiss on his lips. “It is the best part,” she laughed. She leaned forward toward Dash now. “Dashell. By now, you should really know that in this family we show our affection by needling snarky comments. As long as the intent isn’t negative it’s fair game.”

[tessalynnsaunders]

whogetsshotgun:

“Basically it just gives me a target though?” Dash took a moment before punching with his other fist. He wasn’t exactly someone who got into fights often, despite his inclination to be abrasive, so it wasn’t movement he was accustomed to yet.

”Yes it’s a target. As you get better, we can try doing some actual drills if you want.” She squared off to give herself a better stance. “Give it all you got,” she grinned.

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

Dash try to throw the punches a little more fluidly this time. He didn’t hit his mark very well all of the time, but did a decent job. “We should do that sometime.” He grunted as he continued to punch the mitt as best he could. 

[tessalynnsaunders]

“We definitely can. Also, if you want a little training from someone with formal training. I can talk to Richard. Or Danny’s brother.” Tessa watched his form making a few notes. “You’re doing well,” she smiled.

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“Richard’s a grumpy old man, though. Does he really know about fighting?” Dash was chuckling softly.  “I mean, I know he was a soldier, but-”

“Really? You’re going to talk about me now?” A voice came from the door and Dash turned quickly to see Richard standing by the door. “You’re right about one thing, kid. I am a grumpy old man. It doesn’t mean I don’t know how to fight.” 

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa stepped back and turned to smile at her husband. “He’s my grumpy old man.” She held out her free hand to him, beckoning the man to her. “He’s got a lot of knowledge and I learned a shit ton from watching him and asking questions.” She turned her smile on Dash now, knowing Richard would oblige her the contact she wanted without her begging with her smile. “You’d be lucky.”

[tessalynnsaunders]

whogetsshotgun:

“Basically it just gives me a target though?” Dash took a moment before punching with his other fist. He wasn’t exactly someone who got into fights often, despite his inclination to be abrasive, so it wasn’t movement he was accustomed to yet.

”Yes it’s a target. As you get better, we can try doing some actual drills if you want.” She squared off to give herself a better stance. “Give it all you got,” she grinned.

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

Dash try to throw the punches a little more fluidly this time. He didn’t hit his mark very well all of the time, but did a decent job. “We should do that sometime.” He grunted as he continued to punch the mitt as best he could. 

[tessalynnsaunders]

“We definitely can. Also, if you want a little training from someone with formal training. I can talk to Richard. Or Danny’s brother.” Tessa watched his form making a few notes. “You’re doing well,” she smiled.

[tessalynnsaunders]

whogetsshotgun:

“Basically it just gives me a target though?” Dash took a moment before punching with his other fist. He wasn’t exactly someone who got into fights often, despite his inclination to be abrasive, so it wasn’t movement he was accustomed to yet.

”Yes it’s a target. As you get better, we can try doing some actual drills if you want.” She squared off to give herself a better stance. “Give it all you got,” she grinned.

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

tessalynnsaunders:

“Everyone needs a lil-” Her retort was cut short as she dropped the the mat to roll out of the way of his punch. Her tumble brought her back on her feet and she turned to face him. “Sneaky. Learning is good. Now, I’m going to try and hit you. Block the punch and put me on the ground.” She didn’t give him a chance to really respond before coming at him with a well aimed punch. 

Dash reacted as quickly as he could, managing to catch her fist with his arm. Getting her to the ground was easier said than done, however. He tried to flip her down to the ground, but her weight wasn’t as easy to move as he was expecting.

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa didn’t make it easy for him. When he managed to get her on to the mat, she felt a small swell of pride. She gave him a few moments to enjoy his success before breaking out of his grip and rolling out of reach. “Not bad! Some practice and you’ll be able to do that with ease.”

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“I can add it to the working out I do. It’ll be good to practice a bit each day.” He grinned as he moved to his feet. Dash raised his arms over his head to stretch out a little more. “What else can you teach me today?”

[tessalynnsaunders]

“That’s a good plan.” She hopped up from the floor and returned to his side. “I can teach you to throw a better punch. Unless you think you’ve got it perfected,” she chuckled. 

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“I mean… I don’t think I’m that bad at punching… but just based on the look on your face, yeah I guess you should teach me.” Dash laughed a little. “I’m sure if I said I perfected it… you would prove me wrong in an instant.”

[tessalynnsaunders]

“You’re not bad, but with some technique tweaking you can be even better.” Tessa moved to the closet again to find the hand me down focus mitts both Jem and Heather had trained with. Now if she could just remember her own lessons with Harry and Danny. She finally found one and held it up him to see. “Know what this is?”

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“Um… a useless catcher mitt?” Dash asked as he examined the glove. “I have no idea, honestly.” He laughed as he took it from her to look closer at it. “It’s not some kind of boxing glove though, is it?”

[tessalynnsaunders]

“No. It is used in boxing though. It’s called a focusing mitt.” She pulled the mitt on over her hand. “Throw a few punches right here. Your best ones, but you don’t have to throw them at full power, unless you want.”

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“What is if for exactly? So I can punch you without hurting you?” Dash shook out his fists before getting ready again. He hoped he wouldn’t embarrass himself but missing the glove completely. He took in a breath before throwing a punch, thankfully hitting the mitt.

[tessalynnsaunders]

“That’s a bonus for me,” she chuckled. “But no. It’s main purpose is to help you hone down your form and aim. To help you find a natural movement. It helps you learn to alternate your punches as well.”

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tessalynnsaunders:

“Everyone needs a lil-” Her retort was cut short as she dropped the the mat to roll out of the way of his punch. Her tumble brought her back on her feet and she turned to face him. “Sneaky. Learning is good. Now, I’m going to try and hit you. Block the punch and put me on the ground.” She didn’t give him a chance to really respond before coming at him with a well aimed punch. 

Dash reacted as quickly as he could, managing to catch her fist with his arm. Getting her to the ground was easier said than done, however. He tried to flip her down to the ground, but her weight wasn’t as easy to move as he was expecting.

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa didn’t make it easy for him. When he managed to get her on to the mat, she felt a small swell of pride. She gave him a few moments to enjoy his success before breaking out of his grip and rolling out of reach. “Not bad! Some practice and you’ll be able to do that with ease.”

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“I can add it to the working out I do. It’ll be good to practice a bit each day.” He grinned as he moved to his feet. Dash raised his arms over his head to stretch out a little more. “What else can you teach me today?”

[tessalynnsaunders]

“That’s a good plan.” She hopped up from the floor and returned to his side. “I can teach you to throw a better punch. Unless you think you’ve got it perfected,” she chuckled. 

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“I mean… I don’t think I’m that bad at punching… but just based on the look on your face, yeah I guess you should teach me.” Dash laughed a little. “I’m sure if I said I perfected it… you would prove me wrong in an instant.”

[tessalynnsaunders]

“You’re not bad, but with some technique tweaking you can be even better.” Tessa moved to the closet again to find the hand me down focus mitts both Jem and Heather had trained with. Now if she could just remember her own lessons with Harry and Danny. She finally found one and held it up him to see. “Know what this is?”

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“Um… a useless catcher mitt?” Dash asked as he examined the glove. “I have no idea, honestly.” He laughed as he took it from her to look closer at it. “It’s not some kind of boxing glove though, is it?”

[tessalynnsaunders]

“No. It is used in boxing though. It’s called a focusing mitt.” She pulled the mitt on over her hand. “Throw a few punches right here. Your best ones, but you don’t have to throw them at full power, unless you want.”

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

tessalynnsaunders:

“Everyone needs a lil-” Her retort was cut short as she dropped the the mat to roll out of the way of his punch. Her tumble brought her back on her feet and she turned to face him. “Sneaky. Learning is good. Now, I’m going to try and hit you. Block the punch and put me on the ground.” She didn’t give him a chance to really respond before coming at him with a well aimed punch. 

Dash reacted as quickly as he could, managing to catch her fist with his arm. Getting her to the ground was easier said than done, however. He tried to flip her down to the ground, but her weight wasn’t as easy to move as he was expecting.

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa didn’t make it easy for him. When he managed to get her on to the mat, she felt a small swell of pride. She gave him a few moments to enjoy his success before breaking out of his grip and rolling out of reach. “Not bad! Some practice and you’ll be able to do that with ease.”

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“I can add it to the working out I do. It’ll be good to practice a bit each day.” He grinned as he moved to his feet. Dash raised his arms over his head to stretch out a little more. “What else can you teach me today?”

[tessalynnsaunders]

“That’s a good plan.” She hopped up from the floor and returned to his side. “I can teach you to throw a better punch. Unless you think you’ve got it perfected,” she chuckled. 

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“I mean… I don’t think I’m that bad at punching… but just based on the look on your face, yeah I guess you should teach me.” Dash laughed a little. “I’m sure if I said I perfected it… you would prove me wrong in an instant.”

[tessalynnsaunders]

“You’re not bad, but with some technique tweaking you can be even better.” Tessa moved to the closet again to find the hand me down focus mitts both Jem and Heather had trained with. Now if she could just remember her own lessons with Harry and Danny. She finally found one and held it up him to see. “Know what this is?”

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

tessalynnsaunders:

“Everyone needs a lil-” Her retort was cut short as she dropped the the mat to roll out of the way of his punch. Her tumble brought her back on her feet and she turned to face him. “Sneaky. Learning is good. Now, I’m going to try and hit you. Block the punch and put me on the ground.” She didn’t give him a chance to really respond before coming at him with a well aimed punch. 

Dash reacted as quickly as he could, managing to catch her fist with his arm. Getting her to the ground was easier said than done, however. He tried to flip her down to the ground, but her weight wasn’t as easy to move as he was expecting.

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa didn’t make it easy for him. When he managed to get her on to the mat, she felt a small swell of pride. She gave him a few moments to enjoy his success before breaking out of his grip and rolling out of reach. “Not bad! Some practice and you’ll be able to do that with ease.”

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“I can add it to the working out I do. It’ll be good to practice a bit each day.” He grinned as he moved to his feet. Dash raised his arms over his head to stretch out a little more. “What else can you teach me today?”

[tessalynnsaunders]

“That’s a good plan.” She hopped up from the floor and returned to his side. “I can teach you to throw a better punch. Unless you think you’ve got it perfected,” she chuckled. 

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

tessalynnsaunders:

“Everyone needs a lil-” Her retort was cut short as she dropped the the mat to roll out of the way of his punch. Her tumble brought her back on her feet and she turned to face him. “Sneaky. Learning is good. Now, I’m going to try and hit you. Block the punch and put me on the ground.” She didn’t give him a chance to really respond before coming at him with a well aimed punch. 

Dash reacted as quickly as he could, managing to catch her fist with his arm. Getting her to the ground was easier said than done, however. He tried to flip her down to the ground, but her weight wasn’t as easy to move as he was expecting.

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa didn’t make it easy for him. When he managed to get her on to the mat, she felt a small swell of pride. She gave him a few moments to enjoy his success before breaking out of his grip and rolling out of reach. “Not bad! Some practice and you’ll be able to do that with ease.”

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

tessalynnsaunders:

Tessa hefted Heather’s mat from the closet and dropped it on the floor with a thud. She kicked one end to unroll it with minimal effort. “Looks like we’re in luck. This is a little nicer than falling on the bare floor.”

“I don’t think I’ll be falling too much.” Dash said confidently, putting his hands on his hips. “But it’s a good precaution.” He moved his hands so he was holding fists in front of his face. “I’ll try not to hurt you.”

[tessalynnsaunders]

“Oh don’t worry about me, darlin’.” Tessa took a moment to stretch out her arms, back, and legs as she began the lesson. “First rule, as with any sport, you’re facing another human. So you have to use your brain as much as your fists.” She exaggerated a grown as she rolled her neck in effort to remind him she was no spring chicken. His first lesson would be about under estimating your opponent and using their body against them. She took on a defensive stance. “Most people have some idea of how they would fight if the situation ever presented itself. You just attack me, I’ll defend myself and we’ll get a good idea of what you’re working with. Whenever you’re ready.” 

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

Dash didn’t hesitate, going straight for a punch to the gut. He was careful enough, however, to pull back the power of the punch. He didn’t want to hit her too hard if he could help it.

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa made no effort to hide her smirk as she took action. She made a slight side step as she caught his fist to redirect his momentum. She sent him to the floor as she swept his feet out from under him. “Not too bad. Learn anything yet?’

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

“Ow. Shit.” The kid groaned as he lay on his back on the mat. “I’ve learned you’re mean.” He grumbled softly as he pressed up so he was sitting there for a moment. “And to not underestimate you.” 

[tessalynnsaunders]

“Mean? Rude. I’m just giving you what you wanted,” she chuckled. Tessa held out her hand to him. “Good the lesson is don’t underestimate me or your opponent. But it’s also to use momentum to your advantage. It was a decent swing though.”

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Dash stared at her hand, not trusting her for a moment, before finally taking it. “I think I also learned…. not to trash talk your opponent. It just makes it more embarrassing when you land on your ass.” He shook himself off, but then moved suddenly to take her off guard. 

[tessalynnsaunders]

“Everyone needs a lil-” Her retort was cut short as she dropped the the mat to roll out of the way of his punch. Her tumble brought her back on her feet and she turned to face him. “Sneaky. Learning is good. Now, I’m going to try and hit you. Block the punch and put me on the ground.” She didn’t give him a chance to really respond before coming at him with a well aimed punch. 

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

tessalynnsaunders:

Tessa hefted Heather’s mat from the closet and dropped it on the floor with a thud. She kicked one end to unroll it with minimal effort. “Looks like we’re in luck. This is a little nicer than falling on the bare floor.”

“I don’t think I’ll be falling too much.” Dash said confidently, putting his hands on his hips. “But it’s a good precaution.” He moved his hands so he was holding fists in front of his face. “I’ll try not to hurt you.”

[tessalynnsaunders]

“Oh don’t worry about me, darlin’.” Tessa took a moment to stretch out her arms, back, and legs as she began the lesson. “First rule, as with any sport, you’re facing another human. So you have to use your brain as much as your fists.” She exaggerated a grown as she rolled her neck in effort to remind him she was no spring chicken. His first lesson would be about under estimating your opponent and using their body against them. She took on a defensive stance. “Most people have some idea of how they would fight if the situation ever presented itself. You just attack me, I’ll defend myself and we’ll get a good idea of what you’re working with. Whenever you’re ready.” 

[whogetsshotgun-deactivated20180]

Dash didn’t hesitate, going straight for a punch to the gut. He was careful enough, however, to pull back the power of the punch. He didn’t want to hit her too hard if he could help it.

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa made no effort to hide her smirk as she took action. She made a slight side step as she caught his fist to redirect his momentum. She sent him to the floor as she swept his feet out from under him. “Not too bad. Learn anything yet?’

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“Ow. Shit.” The kid groaned as he lay on his back on the mat. “I’ve learned you’re mean.” He grumbled softly as he pressed up so he was sitting there for a moment. “And to not underestimate you.” 

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“Mean? Rude. I’m just giving you what you wanted,” she chuckled. Tessa held out her hand to him. “Good the lesson is don’t underestimate me or your opponent. But it’s also to use momentum to your advantage. It was a decent swing though.”

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Tessa hefted Heather’s mat from the closet and dropped it on the floor with a thud. She kicked one end to unroll it with minimal effort. “Looks like we’re in luck. This is a little nicer than falling on the bare floor.”

“I don’t think I’ll be falling too much.” Dash said confidently, putting his hands on his hips. “But it’s a good precaution.” He moved his hands so he was holding fists in front of his face. “I’ll try not to hurt you.”

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“Oh don’t worry about me, darlin’.” Tessa took a moment to stretch out her arms, back, and legs as she began the lesson. “First rule, as with any sport, you’re facing another human. So you have to use your brain as much as your fists.” She exaggerated a grown as she rolled her neck in effort to remind him she was no spring chicken. His first lesson would be about under estimating your opponent and using their body against them. She took on a defensive stance. “Most people have some idea of how they would fight if the situation ever presented itself. You just attack me, I’ll defend myself and we’ll get a good idea of what you’re working with. Whenever you’re ready.” 

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Dash didn’t hesitate, going straight for a punch to the gut. He was careful enough, however, to pull back the power of the punch. He didn’t want to hit her too hard if he could help it.

[tessalynnsaunders]

Tessa made no effort to hide her smirk as she took action. She made a slight side step as she caught his fist to redirect his momentum. She sent him to the floor as she swept his feet out from under him. “Not too bad. Learn anything yet?’

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tessalynnsaunders:

Tessa hefted Heather’s mat from the closet and dropped it on the floor with a thud. She kicked one end to unroll it with minimal effort. “Looks like we’re in luck. This is a little nicer than falling on the bare floor.”

“I don’t think I’ll be falling too much.” Dash said confidently, putting his hands on his hips. “But it’s a good precaution.” He moved his hands so he was holding fists in front of his face. “I’ll try not to hurt you.”

[tessalynnsaunders]

“Oh don’t worry about me, darlin’.” Tessa took a moment to stretch out her arms, back, and legs as she began the lesson. “First rule, as with any sport, you’re facing another human. So you have to use your brain as much as your fists.” She exaggerated a grown as she rolled her neck in effort to remind him she was no spring chicken. His first lesson would be about under estimating your opponent and using their body against them. She took on a defensive stance. “Most people have some idea of how they would fight if the situation ever presented itself. You just attack me, I’ll defend myself and we’ll get a good idea of what you’re working with. Whenever you’re ready.” 

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Tessa shook with laughter as she erased her picture with a swipe of her hand. “Yes darling one, I would happily teach you to fight. I had several people do me the same favor. Not least of which would be my military trained husband,” she chuckled. “I think I can at least teach you some basics.”

“Oh man. I bet Richard would have some neat stuff to teach too.” Dash bounced on his toes before moving around the kitchen. “Should we start tonight? Or no, you probably don’t want to right now.” 

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Tessa laughed again, shaking her head now. “Yes we can start tonight if you’d like. You help me clear some space in my studio. We’ll do a bit of learning then some dinner and a bit more before this old lady has to go to bed.”

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“Old? Miss. Tessa, I’m not sure I know what you’re talking about.” Dash grinned as he started toward her studio. “But I promise I won’t keep you up past your bedtime anyway.”

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Tessa laughed softly as she grabbed one final cookie and followed after him. “You’re getting better at the charm. We’ll have to make sure you spend a little time learning from Alex too. We’ll con him into it.”

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“I am going to be, like, the best at everything after all this.” He chuckled, his worries from before obviously gone now. “I’ll be the best criminal ever because I’m learning from all the best. Maybe this is the best thing for me.”

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“Now, don’t get too far ahead of yourself. Baby steps are key here.” Tessa squeezed in front of him to open up her studio. “Hmmm… Let’s see. How about you move the easels and those canvases over to the wall there. I’ll pick up the tarps and see if I can find that sparring mat…” She moved to the closet, leaving him to do as she suggested. 

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Dash grabbed the canvases carefully to move them before grabbing the easels and setting them against the wall. He moved a few other things, just to be sure they would have space, before stretching out his arms as he waited for her.

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Tessa hefted Heather’s mat from the closet and dropped it on the floor with a thud. She kicked one end to unroll it with minimal effort. “Looks like we’re in luck. This is a little nicer than falling on the bare floor.”