>>5803484You salute back, surprising the both of them before you speak, addressing Kaper directly.
“Whoever did this to you will return.” you say, seeing both her and the young man both gulp with worry. “What do you plan to do about it?”
“I'll protect her!” Sallot declares boldly, you chuckling at his enthusiasm.
“Just like you did before?” you ask, his face turning red in both anger and embarrassment. However, before he can have an outburst you continue. “As you both are now, you still are easy marks for someone who would want to hurt you. So, I have a proposition.”
“A proposition?” they both ask, sounding uncertain.
“Yes. You're free to decline, as what I offer isn't for everyone. But, should you both want to get stronger, to strengthen both body and mind, feel free to join my other students.” you say, their eyes widening in surprise. “We train every single day an hour after lunch time, at the furthest cluster of gravity chambers. If you don't know where to go, ask a couple of my other students or follow my powerlevel at that time.”
“You...Really? You'd invite us along?” the young woman asks, jaw dropping in surprise. “But, we're not even Super Saiyans, or even that strong.”
“Most of us don't start out strong. Twenty five years ago, my powerlevel wasn't even three thousand.” you say, both of their eyes widening. “It's not about how strong you start out, but about how strong you choose to make yourself. But, if getting strong isn't for you then you're free to not join. I only want those who want to better themselves to join up.”
“I accept!” Sallot says immediately, you seeing his eyes burning with determination. With the desire to better himself, to prevent something like this from ever happening again. “I'll do whatever it takes to protect her.”
“Sallot...” Kaper replies, looking at him much as Meloka would look at you sometimes before her expression grows serious, you seeing a lesser determination appear in her eyes as well. She doesn't possess the young man's fire, but still seems like she wouldn't simply give in. “I-Me too. I'll join too.”
“Alright, then I'll see the both of you tomorrow.” you reply, the two saluting again before heading out the door. It slides shut behind them with a hiss, you turning to thank Dr. White again only to see his seat is slightly reclined back, the older man fast asleep in his chair. To which you decide not to disturb him, whispering a “Thanks doc.” before raising your right hand to your forehead.
But who will you teleport to?
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