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[chromosomes]

[ John is in a stranger position than he's usually in when he makes broadcasts. Sprawled out on his stomach on the floor, locket in front of his face, he looks- not relaxed, but at the very least less active than he usually is. On his back rests the head and front paws of his female saber-fanged cave lion, her toes flexing every once in a while as if she's kneading his back.

There's a loud sigh. ]

God damn, but this place makes me feel old sometimes. I'm in my thirties and here we all get triple the lifespan -- I'm way too young for this. Don't know how you elves and other long-lived people do it.

[ Granted, with his enhancements, John may very well be long-lived even without the lifespan boost of the Drabwurld... but that's not the point. ]

Of course, this could be part of what happens when you join the military at seventeen and see several lifetimes of war stretch out in front of you. Not that I assume the life expectancy for most shardbearers is that high...

[ And he's being morbid. He grimaces- and then swears again. ]

Buttercup, watch your claws!

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[chromosomes]

Nothing wrong with innovation. But traditions can be good, too.

[ John listens intently, at least. The stereotypes make sense, and are also basically the opposite of what he knows; Mako is far more stubborn than Bolin nine times out of ten. ]

Right. Just a big target that'll get worn down eventually.

[ At least John can follow them. He doesn't even blink at things like "turtleduck" anymore. ]

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[bolincredible]

Yeah, exactly! Or mostly, at least. I mean, when you're in the ring, you've gotta keep moving. Stay light on your feet until you see the right opening. Since spending all your time trying to push back at everything that's coming at you isn't really practical.

So the best plan that's not "stand your ground" is to wait until buckling down will get you the best results. You know, a little endurance! Taking a few hits before you find your opening doesn't usually mean the match is over or anything. Unless it's the final round, but you either don't know it's the last round or you already kinda know how it's gonna end.

[ Let's be real though... is this an attempted outlook lesson via pro-bending terminology, or an attempt to start training John for a future Drabwurld pro-bending league. ]