Evolving Threads (Multi-crossover)

Kill the Mohawk

Ryuko: No... No not yet, I think I got something.

Tatsumi: Oh? Well in that case, your timer starts up again, now.

Instead of running, Ryuko takes a few steps back and waits for him.

Ryuko: Senketsu, watch Tatsumi's patterns and help me when it's time to dodge understood. 

Senketsu: Mhm.

Tatsumi: Two, one, and zero.

Tatsumi rushed at Ryuko and in almost the blink of an eye, he was right in her face ready to tag her but this time, she sidestepped him just barely avoiding the ex-assassin.

Ryuko: Ha! I finally dodged you!

Tatsumi: So you did. Congratulations, now let's see how long you can keep it up.

Tatsumi and Ryuko continued their game of tag until the sun started to rise again, and Ryuko ended having to a plank for about an hour, with breaks of course. Nevertheless, Ryuko was completely exhausted by the end of it.

Ryuko: God, my stomach... It's in so much pain...

Tatsumi: Yup. That's how it should be, means your making good progress. 

Senketsu: Also, if you keep this up you may be able to last longer wearing me. You've also burned a lot of calorie- Owowowowowow!

Ryuko twists Senketsu before he can finish.

Tatsumi: Yeah I'm not even gonna ask. But hey, since you did so well I'll extend an olive branch. Anything you need, a drink, food or anything in between, I'm your personal servant for the day. 

Ryuko: You can start by taking a shower then while I wash Senketsu, we both reek of sweat right now. 

Tatsumi: Fine by me. 

The pair walked back to the clinic where they see the Mankanshokus eating breakfast. They wave at the family before Tatsumi goes into the bathroom while Ryuko goes to give Senketsu a wash.

Ryuko: Alright Senketsu spit out. What'd you wanna tell me?

Senketsu: I don't want you to wear me today.

Ryuko: What!? Why!?

Senketsu: That stranger was only after me. So if you don't wear me, then he won't come after you.

Ryuko: Well wouldn't that defeat the purpose of training? I'm keeping you on.

Senketsu: I encouraged you to train just in case that guy came after you again looking for me, but the odds of him looking for you without me are much lower.

Ryuko: Satsuki's the one I'm after and if I don't have you on then we're both screwed even with the training. Besides with you on, Tatsumi won't have to go off fighting by himself. Hell, he should still be recovering from the fight with Satsuki.

As she's talking to Senketsu the Mankanshokus are spying on her to talk to herself, concerned about her mental health.

Tatsumi: Alright Ryuko I just got out it's your turn!

Ryuko: Oh, that was quick... Okay then.

She gets out and gets ready to wash. Tatsumi made sure she was out of ear shot before turning to the family.

Tatsumi: Hey guys I get that she looks crazy talking to her uniform like that, but trust me on this. She's fine so there's no need to worry. Oh yeah and guys try not to peep on her while she's in the shower. You'll just end up getting hurt.

Brazaro/Mataro: H-How did you know?

Tatsumi: Let's just say I had a friend who was quite fond of peeping. It never ended well for him.