11572/Tai Chi
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| Tai Chi | |
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| Date of Scene: | 31 May 2020 |
| Location: | Columbus Park - Chinatown |
| Synopsis: | Duncan and Ororo practiced Tai Chi and set out to get some liquid refreshment. |
| Cast of Characters: | Duncan MacLeod, Storm
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- Duncan MacLeod has posed:
Though most of the people in the park are Chinese or otherwise Asian in general, there is one that stands out in the practice. Clearly not any such, but equally skilled none the less. He moves through the slow movements with others, a group of about twenty.
Unlike most marital practices, nobody appears to be leading this gathering. They all compliment each other and no one person moves exactly like another. The general moves sets are the same of course, but open to personal translation.
- Storm has posed:
Ororo Munroe just is walking by and watches the activity. She raises an eyebrow as the white-haired black woman approaches, just watching the group. That looks intersting - she just observes for now, wondering what exactly it is - it looks familiar.
- Duncan MacLeod has posed:
It does look familiar to many as it is, at its core, kung fu in slow motion. Granted it is used for a vareity of heath uses. Physical and spiritual as well as emotional healh can be improved with practice.
Everyone seems to be caught up in the movements and most don't notice the beauty. For one that has been practcing for over a hundred years it is a little easier. Rolling his hand with a movement he turns his palm up and briefly motions you to come and join in if you want. He goes back to the movements after, leaving you to decide if you wish to join or not.
- Storm has posed:
Ororo Munroe raises an eyebrow as she moves over. She brushes herself off as she considers what to do, hmmmmming softly as she stays back a bit, just watching the action before joining in. She is wondering who the 'leader' is - the one who gestured her over is probably close.
- Duncan MacLeod has posed:
Continuing the slow movements, Duncan nods to you when draw near. He pauses in his own routine to show you the movements. He doesn't talk or touch, just concentrates on getting you on a similar page to the rest. He doesn't seem to expect you to just pick it up a run, so he is patient in showing you the next move in the sequence ahead of it.
- Storm has posed:
Ororo Munroe nods as she starts to follow along, getting the hang of it. She hasn't done this before, but finds it serene and peaceful - just the thing for one who dares not lets her emotions rage. She smiles softly as she follows along, getting the hang of it relatively quickly.
- Duncan MacLeod has posed:
Not wanting to crowd you, Duncan continues through the movements, standing beside you and moving in a way it is easier to see the movement. The movements are energizing and a work out at the same time. Most of the people here have tight schedules and bodies, trying to learn the secert.
- Storm has posed:
Ororo Munroe continues to move along - the newcomer is in very good shape, muscular but still feminine, as she is getting more into it, learning quickly, echoing what she sees just behind Duncan.
- Duncan MacLeod has posed:
The starts to wind down and the group comes to the end point of the routine. Most start to gather their belongings and go to get on with their existence now that they are energized by the exercise and each other.
Duncan offers a polite bow to a few of them who bow towards him as well. He turns his attention towards you and offers a smile,"I'm glad you decided to join. You're a fast study or you've done this before."
- Storm has posed:
Ororo Munroe nods slowly as she focuses on Duncan as the others left. "Similar things. It's similar to an active meditation style I learned in Africa," she states softly. "I am Ororo. I just happened to be walking by. What was this that we were doing?" she asks.
- Duncan MacLeod has posed:
"I haven't been to Africa since..." he muses thoughtfully,"...well a long time." he finally admits. He offers a polite nod back to you and replies,"It is a pleasure to meet you Ororo. I'm Duncan MacLeod. As for what we were doing...that was Tai Chi, Yan Style 24 form."
- Storm has posed:
Ororo Munroe nods. "Duncan," she muses softly. "Tai Chi. I will have to look more into that. It is an excellent version of active meditation." She nods slowly. "Perhaps I can look up a Youtube video or the like." She then states, "Would you care for some refreshment? On me?"
- Duncan MacLeod has posed:
"One of the best ways." he agrees and walks over to a coat laying on the ground. He reaches down and picks it up, folding it over his arm,"I don't know a lot about YouTube really, but from what I have heard you can find just about anything on there." He considers the offer for a second and he nods,"I'd like that yes."