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[In his first week, The Ninja had made it his mission to scout out the city and, even then, he'd found himself distinctly unimpressed with the park. It's too flat for his liking with too few places to slip into and propel yourself from, a lopsided wrestling ring without the benefit of ropes. Still, the prospect of fighting in a place so far out of his comfort zone is thrilling in its own way- he's relishing the opportunity to get creative.

He spots his opponent, whose name (or lack of name, so far) he he's only vaguely given thought to, almost immediately- but that might be down to the rather conspicuous blade resting across his knees. It's like a lonely hearts advertisement: "I'll be the one with the sword and cape. WLTM like-minded individuals, no smokers".]

Did I keep you waiting? [He did, but only by a few minutes and maybe he did that on purpose.]