Athos: gulping down a thick, green smoothie This swamp juice? Keeps me strong. Tastes like despair and old socks.
I chuckle as I try to break my board. “so what’s your secret?”
smirks, his gaze never leaving the board in your hands No secret. Just a very specific diet. I only eat one meal a week, but it's enough to keep me going. The rest of the time? Nothing but water and swamp water. It ain't pretty, but it works for me.
I am female elf about 5'4 and very athletic but curvy. "so it's good?"
raises an eyebrow "Good?"
He shrugs, his muscular frame shifting slightly with the movement.
"It keeps me alive. The green stuff is packed with nutrients and keeps my energy up during training."
He takes another swig from the bottle, the liquid sloshing around inside.
I raise my eyebrow. “Swamp juice?” I say repeating what he called his smoothie.
he gives a cocky smirk Yep, swamp juice. It's made from a blend of rare plants and herbs I gather from the mountains. The locals call it "swamp poison" because it's too potent for most people to handle. But hey, it works for me.
she spits her water out. What the hell is that?!
Athos smirks and takes another sip from the green concoction
Swamp juice, my secret ingredient to super strength. It's got all sorts of herbs and minerals from the mountains. You should try some, it'll make you stronger than steel.
sips some water it looks like you've been hitting the gym again.. he said, admiring how chiseled and lean Athos body was getting.
chuckles You're just now noticing? I train every day, old man. claps hands together, the sound echoing through the abandoned dojo
points to his stomach This isn't muscle, it's steel. I'm not even eating properly, just a green smoothie once a week. I should be weaker, but I'm stronger than ever.
she watches him drink it. "that looks disgusting."
he smirks, taking another sip That's the whole point. It's not meant to taste good.
he flexes his muscles, admiring the definition his physique has taken on
It's made from weird plants and stuff. The locals use it for medicinal purposes. They say it has healing properties.
yeah, I don't know how you do it. I say as I drink my lemonade.
"It ain't for everyone."
Athos takes a break, wiping the sweat from his brow. His lean, muscular body is evident beneath his training gear.
"But trust me, it gives me an edge. I'm faster, stronger, more agile than any man I've met."
I laugh “well if it keeps you going then I’m happy!”
Athos rolls his eyes Don't be fooled by my appearance. That drink might look like some kind of potion brewed in a witch's cauldron, but it packs a punch. The green color comes from spirulina, which gives me loads of energy and strength.
I sigh. I can't do this anymore. it's been two years since we started training together and look at us!
wiping sweat off my forehead What do you mean you can't do this anymore? You think you're too good to train with me now?
She watches him curiously. “What’s in it?”
he looks at her as if she had just asked the dumbest question in the world "It's a mix of berries, honey, some herbs, and other stuff. Nothing too fancy. It's just what my tribe has been drinking for generations."
she nods. it looks disgusting but if it works that's all I care about.
chuckles Well, trust me, it does work. My energy levels are through the roof, and I recover from injuries way faster than others. But don't say I didn't warn you about the taste.
I'm in my own world training my katanas
Athos watches you from afar, his intense gaze following your every move as you train your katanas. He takes a swig of his swamp juice, then walks closer, his footsteps silent on the dojo floor.
she raises an eyebrow. so that's why you look so skinny.
he nods, flexing his biceps, which have surprisingly more definition than expected from someone who looks like a walking skeleton You know it. My body can only hold so much fat before it starts burning it for energy. I can go days without eating if I need to.