video: un: s.rogers
[ The video flicks on, blurs for a moment, then comes into focus on a rather handsome-looking man in his late 20's with a fairly scruffy looking beard and long-ish hair swept back. He's still got something of a boyish look to him even if his eyes have the kind of depth to them that expresses that he's seen some shit.
Some might recognize him from past battles, the wave-drops, the riots, or most recently: the torture room. Some might have seen him walking through the city of Olympia while on Royal Guard duty. And some might recognize him because of the shield he carries. It's kind of hard to miss.
He clears his throat and begins to speak. ]
I'm sure I've likely seen a lot of you at the recent coalition meeting - [ There's a mild expression on Steve's face, something very nearly unreadable - but he's very obviously not happy about it. ] - if not before that.
[ There's a pause. ]
And that's actually what I'm here to speak to you about. My name is Steve. I don't make a lot of network posts - [ This being his first, actually. ] - but I wanted to reach out to anyone who feels angry, frustrated and helpless from the kidnappings and everything that happened after. I want to start up a kind of self-defense class. A training club, if you will.
Sure, it might not change the future possibility of something like this happening again, but maybe it'll help some of you feel just a little more in-control of the situation. If anything, it's a good way to vent some of the frustration out. [ He shrugs a shoulder. ] I've found it helps me.
I've got a fair amount of experience in hand-to-hand combat myself but I could always use a little more practice. Anyone's welcome to join me. Anyone who can teach me a couple of things would be great too.
[ He figures having a couple of volunteer teachers alongside him would be beneficial for everyone involved. ]
I'd like to use this post to gauge interest and maybe set something up for the weekend. I'm usually training then, anyway.
Thanks for watching this.
[ Steve moves in to hit 'stop' on the recording, and with that the message ends and the screen goes black. Clear, simple, to the point - that's Cap. ]
Some might recognize him from past battles, the wave-drops, the riots, or most recently: the torture room. Some might have seen him walking through the city of Olympia while on Royal Guard duty. And some might recognize him because of the shield he carries. It's kind of hard to miss.
He clears his throat and begins to speak. ]
I'm sure I've likely seen a lot of you at the recent coalition meeting - [ There's a mild expression on Steve's face, something very nearly unreadable - but he's very obviously not happy about it. ] - if not before that.
[ There's a pause. ]
And that's actually what I'm here to speak to you about. My name is Steve. I don't make a lot of network posts - [ This being his first, actually. ] - but I wanted to reach out to anyone who feels angry, frustrated and helpless from the kidnappings and everything that happened after. I want to start up a kind of self-defense class. A training club, if you will.
Sure, it might not change the future possibility of something like this happening again, but maybe it'll help some of you feel just a little more in-control of the situation. If anything, it's a good way to vent some of the frustration out. [ He shrugs a shoulder. ] I've found it helps me.
I've got a fair amount of experience in hand-to-hand combat myself but I could always use a little more practice. Anyone's welcome to join me. Anyone who can teach me a couple of things would be great too.
[ He figures having a couple of volunteer teachers alongside him would be beneficial for everyone involved. ]
I'd like to use this post to gauge interest and maybe set something up for the weekend. I'm usually training then, anyway.
Thanks for watching this.
[ Steve moves in to hit 'stop' on the recording, and with that the message ends and the screen goes black. Clear, simple, to the point - that's Cap. ]
video, un: cherylbombshell
Consider me intrigued by the idea of self-defense classes. A girl like me can never be too careful.
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Thanks, Cheryl.
[ He's glad to see that she seems to be all right. The kidnapped got the short end of the stick, but the rescuers had their own trials too. ]
I'll take your intrigue as a 'yes' that you'll be at the first session?
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video | c.fraser
This is good of you, Steve.
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Not that Steve is aware of any kind of extra-curriculars she might be up to, but there'd be a fair amount of judging and concern. She could have picked a more ... morally sound teacher. Rumlow's good, he'll give him that, but it's the way he thinks that concerns him. ]
Well, you know me. I've never been very good at just sitting around.
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audio | un: carter
And what are you looking to learn, Captain Rogers?
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Something new. [ He huffs a laugh. It's the least helpful response, but he kind of means it. ] I figure a group of us from different parts of the universe will have a different take on self-defence.
It could be useful.
[ And it could be fun. ]
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video | j.fraser
[ He's not sure how the war he was in was fought. Most of all there were ways back home for aggression to be let off. Jamie's never done well sitting about on his hands. Now that things are finally settling for him and Claire it'd be nice to stretch his legs. ]
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[ Steve's always been more of a ... shield guy. As is probably pretty obvious by now.
Still, he's not about to turn down getting a little practice in with a different kind of weapon and a different kind of sparring partner.
His mouth quirks. ]
I'm guessing they're your weapons of choice?
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Video| un: M.Edgeworth
If anything finding an outlet to help deal with the sort of helplessness that residing here has caused.
Please let me know where and when and I will be there.
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[ He can absolutely relate to requiring an outlet for all of this pent-up helplessness. Even if he is Captain America, the very fact that their kidnappers somehow managed to get the drop on him stings a little.
He's been mildly frustrated with himself. ]
I'll keep you posted. Keep your weekend free.
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video; un: clarke
I would definitely be interested. I think I could use a bit more practice too. [especially since clary is still in stasis just like bellamy and neither of them have woken up yet]
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[ Steve nods.
He can't say there's a connection between the kidnappings and the fact that a group of people, some close to Steve, have gone back into stasis post-torture - but this, at least, is something they can collectively control. ]
A little extra practice definitely never hurt anyone. I'd be glad to see you there.
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[Video] un: kale
Hello Steve. I'd be happy to help train people or be a sparring partner for people you're training. I fight in the Wyver fighting rings for money.
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[ Steve might not choose to use his skill as a way of making money, but to each their own.
The point here is that they all get just a little better at defending themselves, and someone with an unorthodox style could be beneficial. ]
I'd be glad to have you either way.
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text; un: spanglethesestars
Is everyone invited, or just select kids on the playground? I've done a lot of training in my day, and I'm willing to pitch in.
[And then to everyone else possibly reading this:]
To anyone actually interested in this, don't like Captain Rogers' modest mumbling about his skills fool you. He's the best there is, and he's a fast learner for combat skills he doesn't know.
And if you misbehave too much, you'll be picking glass out of your back for a few hours. No big deal.
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Their last interaction ... hadn't exactly been a dream come true or anything. ]
I'm not gonna bar anyone from attending, so long as they're genuine about their intentions and won't make anyone attending feel unsafe.
[ He's got zero tolerance for anyone with shady hidden agendas and secret motives - just a little FYI.
But even he can't deny that Rumlow has skill. ]
Thanks for the promotion.
Interesting choice of username too.
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» un: nightingale
( he thinks for a moment. he isn't making a secret of it, but he isn't generally going around announcing it to the world, either, but, well. this is steve, who already knows the secret thomas guards more closely than his magic. )
Magical sparring, as well.
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He'll always be glad to hear from his friend. ] There absolutely is room for it.
[ He could do with the practice, and he's sure Nightingale would be a pretty good teacher too. ]
The same goes for magical sparring. Place like this, it'll be good to get familiar with just about every possibility.
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» id: artemis
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I'm hoping to see you there, Artemis.
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[ He hopes Steve knows that, and adds, with a bit of a grimace. ] I'm probably a bit outta practice.
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[ Yeah, of course he recognizes that voice without needing an accompanying video. ]
All the more reason to attend.
[ Listen, though. Steve gets just about as much practice as anyone could, and even he got beat. There's no shame here. ]
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video | un: Nobody
You can count me in; I've got training in both ranged and melee combat, and I've got a few magic tricks up my sleeves, too.
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[ Steve sounds pretty impressed, anyway, with this guy's resume. (The real test will be seeing what everyone's like at this actual gathering.)
He raises an eyebrow. ]
I'm hoping that's not your actual name.
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video; un: ROCKET
[He just wants to watch. He's an ass.]
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Steve's amusement is pretty clear, but he keeps a generally neutral expression. ]
There'll be plenty of demonstrations. But you are welcome to join in.
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video | un: sparkler
[Preferably without sleeves. Priorities.]
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[ #innocent
There may or may not be a level of sleeveless-ness involved. But you'll never know unless you attend. ]
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video; un: Stormflower
[This from a slim young man with a very long black hair.]
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[ If this works the way he hopes it will, there should be a decent group of skilled and unskilled refugees alike. ]
Hell, and if we can't, I'd be happy to train with you.
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video; un: mantis
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[ A very generous amount of beatings, one might say. Not that he ever gave up, and not that he ever backed down either. He really did 'do this all day'. ]
But this training club is gonna be a safe place to learn.
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it's been a very long week; feel free to ignore
no worries bb <3 i'll tag 4ever
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voice; @star.lord
[ Gamora could kick almost anyone's ass. She'll kick your ass. She'll kick my ass. She'll kick your dog's ass. She'll kick her own ass— ]
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Anyone I might have heard of?
[ Kick-ass anyones are more than welcome, obviously. ]
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un; a2 - voice.
[ 1v1 a small robot, let's go. ]
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[ In other words, he's glad to hear that his experience and skill could help beyond just him administering said combat in a fight. ]
When you've gotta defend yourself in small, confined spaces far less than the reach of your sword ... it's always good to have a couple of extra skills to back you up.
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text | un: J.SHEPPARD
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Herding civilians, huh? Soldier or superhero?
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Do you want to thread this or just, handwave that Steve kicked his ass or
video; un. FREDERICK
[ They're not actual sheep-herding shepherds, for the record. ]
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Just curious.
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video | un: Priorly
[It's a small screen and Prior's only head-and-shoulders visible, still, he might look a little fragile to be throwing people around.]
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Size really doesn't matter when it comes to that desire for a fight - even if it may determine the outcome. ]
Is observing all you're planning to do?
[ That's not a 'no', of course. ]
video: un: s.trevor
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[ Steve grins. ]
You're giving me a lot more credit than I deserve. But I appreciate it, and I'd be glad to see you there.
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text, un: Yousoro★
[Yeah, something might seem off with her.]
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It's about protecting yourself from people who want to hurt you.
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video, un: highgarden
I do have a half decent backhand, I suppose.