Ryder smiled a bit when his fellow classmates gasped.  Both his dimples shown on his olive complexioned cheeks, white teeth dazzling.  He knew that his Big Sis must have had a rough day at work and could use a little venting.  He also knew that none of the other students would want to face her in that mood, so he did what was necessary; besides, he actually liked the challenge.

His 5'10, 170 pound, lithe, yet muscular frame rolled in various directions as he walked forward.  He needed to stretch and make sure he was ready to go all in because that was about the only way he was going to keep from getting hurt.  The way Mayte was looking, it was going to be a rough fight, but he was ready.

His gray eyes almost twinkled as he smiled at her, trying to rile her up even more so she could work it all out and let it go.  He ran his fingers through his curls, as he asked, "Sooooo, do I only have to use capoeira or can I weave in some of the other things I've been learning there, Princess Buttercup?  I figure as cute and cuddly as you're lookin' I should try out a few things."

"Whatever feels just right, Goldilocks.  Quit stallin' and come and give Big Sis a hello kiss," she countered, smiling like she was about to unleash 13 shades of Hell upon him.

He smiled back; was today the today he showed her everything that he had..?