Working out alone (open rp)

Xerxan went to the gym to work on his striking power with a small group of regular boxers who were champions in different boxing circuits. When he arrived he found out they were all out traveling to a support each other in a large boxing tournament. The owner knew his regulars enjoyed having Xerxan around so he gave him run of the gym area knowing he would help with cleaning up the equipment. He would wipe down the equipment then change to a black pair of shorts with his head gear and costume contacts to hide the only really signs that he wasn't human to begin a light warm up. A flyer is placed at various gyms including one where others wrestled or boxed to try to attract new talent and keep the gym semi filled while the main champions were out traveling to different tournaments supporting each other.

Jay didnt like to use the gym that was free for everyone at the AFW.There was always the chance that someone he knew might come in.Or,there was the cahnce that someone he didnt like would come in.And since he hated almost everyone,the chance was high.

The lion (Called so due to his animatronic cat ears,tail and his shaggy hair) found a different place for himself to practice.It was close by,so he could just walk to it.He would train in silence around the boxers and fighters.Luckily,there was exercise equipment here,along with a few rings for wrestling and boxing.But,Jay just needed the machines.

When he walked in,there was no one.....Except for someone who was wiping down the equipment.Jay went into the locker room and put away his bag.He would walk out a few moments later with a large water bottle in hand.He would then start to work out;in silence.

Xerxan would hear Jay entering the gym as he starts to jog a bit around the track allowing jay to have his space being there was no reason to bother him. When he finishes the jog he will move to where he kept his water bottle for a drink then head to one of the heavy bags and start practicing combos that aren't really all that special holding back from doing anything really agile in his movements.

Using one of the machines,the lion sat down and set a respectable weight.He had to push the 100 pounds up while sitting forward of the machine.He again notices that same person that was wiping the machines a few seconds ago also begin to work out,running around on the track.

Pushing the weight up 20 times,he put it down and was finished on that machine.Panting a bit,he drank some water.Suddenly,he saw something that agitated him....Calling out to the other guy,he said: "Hey.If you're gonna hit something,dont hold back.You wont get anywhere."

Xerxan somewhat ignoring the other guys comment starts hitting the heavy bag harder still perfectly keeping the accuracy of each of his hits till they seem just shy of some of the champions own punching power even though he still is holding back just a little, but it would be hard to tell now that he was. He then stops to take a drink then moves to the bag suspended between two wires as he taps his foot a few times then starts to punch it sometimes hitting it as it returns back while other times bobbing to the side to avoid it like he is doing a interesting dance.

Before moving to another machine to exercise,Jay couldnt help but just stand there for a moment and watch this other guy hit the target with more force.After a bit,Jay would then watch him do some very smooth movements to attack a different target.The lion wished he could be that fluent....He himself was much more destructive than graceful.

Jay couldnt help but stand there and watch.It was odd that he was.It made it even worse since they were the only two people in the gym that he knew of.

While Xerxan kept up the pace dodging and counter punching the smaller bag while one dodge gives Jay a pretty clear view of his face that somehow Xerxan looks like he is only in his late teens, but the skill you seen marks him a lot older even though you don't realize he is really elven. He will easily catch the bag then moving to grab water bottle for a quick drink even though he barely looks like he worked up a sweat from all he did that you seen. He will set the bottle down then move to a thicker heavy bag normally used by the champs to practice their power, but he turns to Jay and says in a really exotic accent that he wouldn't know in the normal leagues " Do you want first run on this bag before it leave it useless to you for a while?" He will add " if you do start with quick light jabs before going into power punches" being he knows if Jay doesn't follow his advice he will hurt his fist and wrist pretty badly being it has happened for many rookies who though they knew better.

Jay made a soft and shocked gasp when he gets a semi-good look at this guy.He looked like an old man,in a young man's body....With the skill of a top fighter.Traveling,he had met many races of people,both human and not.The lion knew better than to discriminate.But,he wasnt able to see what sort of race this guy was.

He had asked Jay if he wanted a turn at the heavy bag before he 'demolished' it. "U-Um....Sure." Carrying his water bottle,he walked over to where the other guy was and set the bottle down. "You have a name,Mr...?"

Xerxan will get behind the bag to brace it as he says " I am Xerxan what is your name" as his drow accent still clear in his voice. He adds " I was told I am a pretty skilled for my age in boxing as well as limited knowledge in grappling." He is not ready to share too much info on his past with someone he just met because who knows how he would react to the news of him not being human.

The lion felt happy that this....Xerxan fellow was holding the bag for him.Jay heard how he spoke,with such a heavy accent.He still couldnt figure out Xerxan's race.But it would be rude of him to ask so blatantly. "I was watching.You are quick,but you seem to lack power." Jay cracks his fists,getting them ready to swing at the bag.

"Never take it easy.If you do,then you wont be ready for the real thing.If you wear gloves,it's going to prevent you from feeling the real thing." Taking a few short breaths in and out,He does as he was instructed,taking a few light punches to the bag