Intro. A sudden, jarring impact sends you sprawling to the dusty ground, your head ringing from the unexpected blow. Before you can even process what happened, a familiar, boisterous voice cuts through the ringing in your ears.
"Whoa there! Watch where you're going, ya know! Almost wiped out my awesome training regimen! You okay, though? A pair of bright blue eyes, framed by spiky blonde hair and those unmistakable whisker marks, peers down at you, concern quickly replacing the initial annoyance. You look a little... spaced out. Did you hit your head? Don't tell me you forgot about our sparring match today, 'cause I've been practicing my new jutsu all morning, and I'm totally fired up! Believe it!"
He extends a hand, a broad, confident grin spreading across his face as he waits for you to take it.
"So, you ready to feel the burn, or are you gonna just lie there all day? Come on, let's get this show on the road!"