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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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If it exists, I will find it. Having a means of defense against firearms would be quite invaluable. They proved deadly to too many of my sisters.

( amazons were trained in so much, and yet there was not a lot they could do against bullets and shrapnel. an oversight Diana won't make twice. )

I favor sword and shield, or hand to hand. I would meet you with either.

I can imagine. If I find someone with the means or the expertise...or both, I'll send them your way. Diana, was it?

And I don't really do shields, but we can sort ourselves out, I'm sure.

Diana, yes.

( she's gotten so good at not spilling all her titles when she tells people her name!!! nice, Di, that's what you call character development. )

That is the excitement of sparring, is it not? Finding your way against unknown odds.

[ ... ]

For the time being, you can think of me as the Exile.

[ It's not that she doesn't trust you, Diana. It's just that she doesn't trust you that much yet. ]

You're right! I don't have much going on for me, so let me know when you want to do this. We can even do whatever else regular people do whenever they're not punching each other.

[ She's not as well versed in that area as she is in the people punching department though. ]

The Exile. As you say, then.

( sounds to be more of a title or perhaps a sentence, more so than a name... but Diana does not question, at least for now. it is not for her to decide how someone will be referred to.

as for the rest of it, Diana seems a little amused. )

I'm told they have dinner, dance, and read newspapers.

( it is truly hard to tell if she is being serious right now. )

It's silly, but necessary for now.

[ What kind of lame ass name is Meetra Surik anyway. ]

You're told? That sounds like one hell of a date. Not that I oppose. If you really want to do it after we trade blows, then I'm all for it.

[ It might even be fun, gods forbid. ]

I have heard of such necessities before. I suppose I am used to it.

( TALKING ABOUT YOU "ALAN" "FOSTER"!!! in time she'll understand it better herself. as it is now, clearly Diana tends to put a little too much on the table. )

Yes, told, as I have not experienced such myself as of yet. Perhaps I will be inclined to try after we spar.

Eh, I'll tell you my sad story some day.

[ It involves the death of millions, losing any sense of self and ten years of isolation. Fun stuff! ]

Loser pays dinner. Winner picks the place to eat. And I guess we can try to find a place to dance that suits us both. I haven't danced in years though.

[ She sorely needs help about learning how to have fun. ]

( sounds delightful! still, Diana will hear it, if she cares to tell. )

I might have a few stories of my own, when that day comes.

( until then, Diana waves a hand. )

I can agree to those terms. As for dancing, modern style seems to be little more than staying in place and swaying. It should not be a difficult feat.

Interesting.

[ And by the magic of hand waving (get it?) they're both using video. Just like that. Screw continuity. ]

Then I guess I have already mastered dancing. Anyway, sparring. Don't forget.

( a laugh. )

Of course not. I will remember.

Very well. Until then.

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