Not hitting her
was the most ninja skill of all. Any thug can clobber someone over the head, stopping an inch or two away takes real skill. Or a really bad aim and enough style to make it look deliberate.
( uberdeity Wondered why Owen Lars knew of the term "hell" on, Mon 18 May 2009, 13:45, 3 replies)

Yeah...
...see I knew I didn't want to actually hit her but I think it was more bad aim than skill that I got as close to her face as I did without actually making contact... but just pretend I didn't say that!

Yes, yes, its all about the skill! :)
(Flim-Flam the Magnificent "You is talking loco and I like it!", Mon 18 May 2009, 13:59, closed)

^this^
I agree wholeheartedly. A correctly halted blow shows discipline, skill and pure ninjosity.

And as there are no comments indicating any other explanation for the proximity I consider it to be all about the skill ;)

A delightful little story and beautifully written, so have a *click*
(Rotimer was micturating windward at, Mon 18 May 2009, 16:48, closed)

Why...
...Thank you.

Maybe I should start up my own martial art school. It could be like kendo, with less skill and less bamboo stick/swords and more hockey sticks and reckless abandonment?
(Flim-Flam the Magnificent "You is talking loco and I like it!", Mon 18 May 2009, 16:55, closed)

Sounds like fun to me...
... where do I sign up?
(Rotimer was micturating windward at, Mon 18 May 2009, 17:02, closed)

Hmmm...
...I'll find a suitable location and get back to you! :)
(Flim-Flam the Magnificent "You is talking loco and I like it!", Mon 18 May 2009, 17:06, closed)

^
yep, that's what I was going to say.
(xanthine, Tue 19 May 2009, 2:13, closed)