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[ username: Diana ]

( it's not been horribly long since Diana poked around the network, and surprise surprise, she's still ignoring the fact there is a voice and text function. she will look upon the faces of those she speaks to, tyvm!

she's dressed in the dark black of the city guard, her hair pinned up and a sparkling brooch at her cloak, though her fingers are already toying with it as she speaks. )

I see that our numbers have grown greater. My name is Diana of Themyscira, and I bid you all welcome, both faces old and new. If you need aide during your displacement, then I offer what knowledge I have. You need but ask.

( that said, it's not exactly why she's here, though her note is just as important with so many more that might need to learn how to protect themselves. )

It has come to my attention that there are many in our midst that know little in the way of defense. Or, perhaps not enough, in a world with so many dangers lingering just out of sight. It troubles me to think that there are those that may not know how to protect themselves, especially if they possess a desire to learn.

( which brings her to her purpose, an important one at that. Diana seems gifted at finding herself a purpose. )

I am an amazon, well trained in the art of war. Archery, swordplay, use of a shield, riding, hand to hand, more. If there are those that would learn, I would be happy to show what I know. It will not be simple, and the training will be difficult. Still, if you would learn, I will make you an amazon. This is more than a style of defense, it is a family. You will gain both if you learn from me.

( her piece said, Diana crosses her arms. )

If you need more information, ask what you will.

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[A warrior. Kale's face lights up, because her people are all warriors, and despite how nervous she gets when she's talking to people, she opts for video to greet this woman.]

T-that's really nice of you! My people are warriors who protect others, too. Sis trained me, but I'd like to learn more. I bet she'd really like if I knew some new things and could spar with her when she wakes up.

( her heart hangs heavy at the thought of a girl without her sister, but that's certainly a motivation to help her learn. for the sake of her sister as much as herself. )

I would love to hear more of your people. And I would be happy to train you, ready you for your next spar against your sister. May it be very soon.

Saiyans are one of the strongest races in the universe, and we help to keep peace in the universe. If one planet is being attacked by another planet, we offer our help, or if there's a war, we try to be peacekeepers and stop the fighting. In exchange, other planets give us what they can.

[She's accustomed to being regarded as pathetic among her people for her more timid demeanour and lack of confidence, but she's working on it. Without her mentor/surrogate elder sister to hide behind, she has no choice but to move forward and try to make something of herself. Diana seems to have an excellent balance of kindness and strength, which helps to put Kale at ease while talking to her.]

Um...we're pretty durable and we heal fast, so if anyone else you're training needs to practice on somebody, I don't mind just dodging and blocking while they work on hand to hand training. Even if I'm a pathetic Saiyan, I think I can at least help that much.

I have never heard of the Saiyan, yet it reminds me much of the task of the Amazons. Peace is a vital thing to fight for.

( she is naturally inclined toward a race that devotes their power to the protection of those that struggle to fight for themselves. )

Pathetic? Why would you say such a thing? ( she'll get to the offer in a minute. right now she wants to focus on that. )

[Now she regrets blurting that part out. She's just so used to being called pathetic that she believes that she is pathetic. Even being recruited into a tournament to fight for the sake of her universe hasn't changed that negative self-image.]

Oh... Um. Well. I...I'm just...

[She has enough issues with this to sell subscriptions.]

Most Saiyans are really confident and have no problem standing up for themselves. I'm a crybaby who gets upset when people yell at me. M-meeting new people is a little easier here on the network, but I usually get scared of meeting new people in person at first. It's pathetic for a warrior to be scared of things like that, isn't it?

There is nothing pathetic in fear. Even the strongest warrior should fear, or their judgment will be clouded and their actions thoughtless.

Whoever named you pathetic is the one that should feel shame. You will learn and grow. Their arrogance will blind them.

( YEAH SHE SAID IT. SHE WILL FIGHT ANY SAIYAN THAT IS A DICK, COME AT HER )

Do not trouble yourself with their words, sister. They are less than nothing to you as long as you still mean to improve and grow stronger.

That's really kind of you to say that.

[She almost says "but I'm just" and that self-doubting side of her tells her that she doesn't deserve such kindness. She stops herself, though. Those words have officially made Diana one of the best people here, in Kale's eyes, and she doesn't want to sound ungrateful or like she's doubting Diana's judgement.]

Well...I was picked to be in a tournament between universes and the people who used to call me pathetic weren't...so I guess all time Sis spent helping me get stronger wasn't wasted at least? I want to keep getting stronger so I can control my Super Saiyan transformation, too.

[Since two of the three times she's transformed, she's gone berserk and then it's worn her out enough that she's practically fallen asleep within a few minutes of the transformation. It's very much a work in progress.]

It is the truth.

( Diana is firm on that, and it is clear from her voice that she absolutely believes it, too. she's not one to pad the truth, as far as she's concerned, strength is a free and ever-changing thing. it can be so many things, yet it'd never be tearing down someone else. )

Training is never wasted. I will need to learn more about this transformation you speak of, but either way, we can practice control and build up your strength.

The Super Saiyan transformation means becoming about fifty times stronger than normal...but it takes a lot of energy. Especially if I go into the other transformation.

[She takes a moment, pausing to explain what it looks like, because she doesn't want Diana to worry.]

There's a little bit of yelling because there's a strain for a couple of seconds while transforming, and then the hair turns pale blonde and the eyes turn sort of blue-green. The other one is something Sis, Cabba, and the Saiyans from the other universe can't do...my hair turns green and I get bigger and angrier. I've only kept in control of myself one time in that form.

[Which is why she's going to wait and see how strong Diana is before letting herself change into that one. A few minutes of going berserk could do a lot of damage if she's not around someone who can hold her back until she gets tired.]

I see. We will have to take care, I would not want to put you in a state that could be dangerous until we have an idea of how to control it.

We can find the answer together, I think. I will happily assist you.

The one time I did control it, it was because I was caught in a trap at the tournament, and Sis was being ganged up on by four other warriors. I was angry at myself for not being able to help her and I wanted to be better...

[She doesn't know if that's why she was able to control herself that time or not, but since Diana wants to help, it's best to explain as much as she can.]

I broke out of the trap and we defeated them together. So...I don't know if it's anger or wanting to protect people. Maybe it's both?

My aunt always warned against anger in battle. It can make you more ferocious, yet it can also make you blind.

( still... it's something to remember. )

If it is both, you will have to master the balance of keeping both in check. Anger is a difficult opponent to master, but I think it can be done with practice.

Your aunt sounds like a very smart lady.

[Because she's not wrong in that assessment, especially when it comes to the berserker form. But Kale really wants to learn to control it, so that she can be useful rather than a liability to people.]

Um, when would be a good time to start training?

I have some beginners starting on the morrow, but perhaps you'd be more comfortable with private training.

( it'd be easier to focus on her unique concerns that way. )

Oh, that sounds good. I have hand to hand combat training, so I'm not really a beginner. At that, at least. I don't have any weapons training.

[Plus, she'll feel less awkward if she's not comparing herself to others.]

We will have to start you, then, once you feel comfortable.

( weapons training is definitely something she can help with. )

I look forward to meeting you, and working together.

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