video: un: s.rogers

[america]

[ 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. ]

Comments

[kaleorbekaled]

My people are warriors, and Diana from the Guard has been training me here.

[She's open to learning more from others, too. ]

I can help with hand to hand, but I'm not very good with weapons yet.

[america]

Diana - I know a Diana. [ She's one of his friends here, though it's been some time since he's seen her in person. ] She'd be a good teacher.

Everything we do in this club is purely voluntary, and whatever skills someone can lend, they're valuable. [ So don't worry about your skill level, basically. ]

If you want to learn a little more about weapons, I'm sure there will be others who might be able to help with that.

[ Steve's not much for weapons, personally, but he's got experience with guns, small daggers, that kind of thing. ]

[kaleorbekaled]

She's an excellent teacher. Very patient.

[And durable enough that Kale can actually use her strength rather than holding back.]

It's okay if people who want to practice their throws and stuff practice on me. But maybe not great for people who are trying to work on fighting someone bigger than them. I'm um...not tall.

[america]

We'll see what everyone's working with but I wouldn't worry about that for now.

[ Just show up.

That's the important part. ]

[kaleorbekaled]

Is there anything I should bring?

[america]

If there's a specific weapon you want to practice with, feel free to bring it along.

Otherwise, a comfortable pair of shoes and a good energy should suffice.