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"Honestly, that'd be perfect. It'll let me keep asking you some questions, since I don't know much about the inner workings of this place, or even know much about you for that matter."

Leon retrieved his back from where he left it, as he knew there wasn't anyone around to want to take it. He walked back over, taking note of how nice the water looked at this time of night. Where he came from there wasn't really an opportunity to appreciate moments like this, or even sights like this. The city could have its own charms, but nothing could beat that quiet wash of the waves. It made him regret not having anybody to experience things like this with.

"Hey, Callisto? Do you ever feel lonely? And...I don't mean lonely like boredom or not having a significant other. Just, like there's nobody to talk to, or to share moments with."

Leon continued looking at the water for about a minute, thinking. He eventually took a deep breath, and turned around, facing her.

"To be honest...no. I had almost no friends back home. Part of it was the fact that I spent a majority of my time practicing Taekwondo. The other part is because I didn't trust half of them. I've never really had someone to confide in, and especially never had any form of girlfriend, or form of 'mate'."

If Leon was being honest, he did want to find someone to have that form of relationship, but didn't think anyone genuinely would want something like that.

Leon was quite surprised when Callisto hugged him. This girl seemed quite friendly, and almost...innocent in a way. But she trusted him, and that was more than he could ask for, especially considering how some of the people back home would rather see him drown in his own loneliness. Leon smiled, and almost hugged her back.

"Well, first thing's first, we need some rest. Should we head to the inn?"

It was almost funny, Callisto had made a man, who usually was very cocky or kept to himself, open up to her, and feel accepted in her eyes.

"Well, humans generally don't do that anymore. There are a few wealthy families that still operate by that tradition, but mine certainly doesn't. Humans kind of have an odd fixation with the idea of freedom, and as a result, we don't tend to like anything that puts forth any idea of control over someone else."

Leon knew a couple people who had their wives picked for them, but they were sons of businessmen and important officials, so they weren't very good examples.

"I don't really think any girl would be happy if someone's parents would be happy with me having their daughter on my arm. I mean, I practice most of the day, I've been studying this island for a long time, I don't think any girl that approached me was being genuine."

Leon and Callisto arrived at the coast again, where they had first met. Leon smiled, and took a deep breath, enjoying the smell of the ocean. Finally, he clapped his hands together.

"Alright! So, what rules do we want to set for this? No holds barred, anything goes, or do we want more of a little practice?"

Leon, by nature, was excited to finally be fighting on the island.

Leon stretched a bit, then tightened up his gloves, not removing his black jacket.

"got it. We'll go until one of us tell the other they give up. Better not blink."

With that statement, Leon began his footwork, putting up his fists, and dropping his smile. After a short time, Leon burst forward at Callisto, seemingly not even running. When he got close, he pushed his right foot outward, forcing himself off to Callisto's right side. Leon spun on his other foot, executing a spinning hook kick driven right toward Callisto's back with immense force.

Leon's reflexes sharpened upon seeing her rush forward, and waited for her strike to get close enough. He used his left arm to redirect her punch off to the side, and returning a punch to her stomach. Upon landing the hit, Leon relaxed.

"It's okay! Adapt, and look for my gaps. You absolutely have an advantage in raw strength! Just mix me up a bit!"

He returned to his stance and footwork, taunting her to come back at him using his advice. He knew he was tempting fate, as she could easily break any of his bones with a solid grip. It was quite literally a game of keep away.

Leon proceeded to effortlessly deal with her advance. Though it was good for her to pressure him and make him think a little. When she stepped toward him while going for his shoulder, he quickly realized he had become too relaxed. He pivoted on his foot, attempting to make the punch hit nothing but air. He didn't see the simple flick coming toward his head. When The fist closed in, he braced after noticing. It was too fast to react to from where he was.

When a light touch was what he was met with, he became confused, then a little angry at himself. He chuckled, then slid back. His expression became a bit darker, as he readied again.

"Come at me with everything you've got. Playtime is over. I don't want to see any pulled punches."

With that, Leon bolted forward again, almost faster than before, beginning to assault her with fast hits, and feints going into other moves. As the mix-up strategy continued, Leon became impatient, feeling as if Callisto was holding back.

"Make me respect the strength you have!!! Is this all!?"