They can't. They don't think they can. But they listen, because their brain is loud and complicated and Natalia's voice is easy, and they take more of a stance this time before swinging again. They still don't actually know how to engage their core or anything like that, which means there isn't a lot of change to the way they throw the punch. They don't swear this time, at least, but tears are welling up in the corners of their eyes.
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