001 | text | foster

[beknight]

My name is Alan, originally from 21st century Earth.

I'm looking for sparring partners. I'm familiar with a wide variety of martial arts, unarmed and weapon-based. If you're keen, you can find me here.

​​​​[ Enclosed are directions to a dojo in Olympia; he'll be there all day. ]

If there's enough of us, I'd like to start a regular group. ​​​​[ we're all in this together.mp3 ] We can learn a lot from each other.

​​​​[ eta: here is a log for direct action needs. you are also welcome to jump to action directly in the post. ]

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un: shrike

[nanamari]

Sounds like fun. I'm a little out of practice these days, it would be good to brush up.

[beknight]

Come over when you're free. I'm already here, there's plenty of space and private rooms.

un: jj

[drivein]

Will there be slabs of meat and an impressive training montage?

[ he just couldn't help himself. ]

[beknight]

[ how does he immediately know this is a teenager. ]

That's hilarious. [ no. ]

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[emblazes]

[He could've made a quick RSVP, but Keith's decided to look over the attached directions and head directly to the dojo. The invite seemed innocuous enough, but he's already poised to get jumped when he steps onto the property...

So far so good. He'll knock at the front rather than barge right in.]

Hello? [There's a pause, then he's testing the door.] I'm here for training...

[beknight]

[ The dojo he comes to is in a quieter area of town, but not without its share of people about. Two at the main door are there to greet him and lead him in to the few rooms Bruce has been given. ]

[ He looks up at the knock. ]

Come in.

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[ladya]

[ Not one to expend much energy on further conversation over the network, especially with Alan’s offer so plainly stated, Aranea jumps at the opportunity to get out from the confines of her cramped quarters.

Drawing open the door to the dojo, her eyes sweep over the entirely foreign architecture and layout. Nevertheless, there remains a few key points for her to discern which areas are for what — a shooting range out back, different areas for a multitude of sparring partners.

Careening the volume of her voice above whatever noise might be going around her, she’s quick to ask for where her sparring partner may be. ]

Might any of you be ‘Alan from 21st century Earth’?

[beknight]

[ This dojo was chosen for the fact that it's in a quieter area of town. The courtyard is only half-full, and Bruce has a few rooms at the side for anyone who prefers privacy. He hears her and waves. ]

Over here.

un: killjoy

[motivation]

now that's the kind of initiative i like

[ the text is followed by a second, a minute later: ] you any good?

[beknight]

Find out.

un. altea

[juniberries]

I think getting a group together is a perfect idea considering this past week.

Perhaps there should also be regular training sessions for newcomers as well for those unfamiliar with combat.

[gonna just. hop on this with her Type A Leader Personality when it comes to training. don't mind her.]

[beknight]

There are a few programs here, open to students of all levels.

Did you have something in mind?

un: 67

[mulletrock]

Count me in
Im all for staying sharp and keeping things tight
we still have no idea what this place is capable of throwing a us

[beknight]

Agreed. We got a taste of it with the monsters out there in the forest.

What time should I expect you?

un: THE_HAMMER

[ruffboi]

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.

[beknight]

And you are?

un: stardust

[insurgent]

[ As much as Jyn enjoys sparring, she doesn't want to join a club or anything like it. Not right now. Not after Eadu. ]

I prefer freelance to regular groupings. Is that a problem?

[ that is to say: if they're having a zen fight club where they schedule practice and partners and all get froyo after, she isn't interested. ]

[beknight]

Not at all.

There are plenty of private rooms available.

un: c.kent

[monuments]

Think it's kinda clear I don't have a choice.
You there all day?

[beknight]

You're a special case. I'll see you soon.

[ private | un: professor x ]

[axiomed]

Sparring partners? Your hobbies keep growing.

[beknight]

I like to keep busy.

Are you interested in learning?

un: mad-dog

[hannya]

you found an open dojo already? I can barely find a goddamn convenience store

[beknight]

There's several around. The locals are happy to give directions.

un: stormborn

[ex_jelmazmo599]

Ah, we meet again. If you are indeed the man I met that day by the stasis pods.

It is good to see you have arrived safely, ser.

[beknight]

And you, Your Grace.

How're you settling in?

un: TeaOnRice

[gekkajuu]

That's a great idea! I'd definitely like to join!

I can fight, but not in any formal style. I'd really like to learn more formally, and improve my skills that way.

[beknight]

When can I expect you?

un: edmund

[exonerated]

is there space for swordsmen and women in your group?
i am interested in learn other forms of fighting as well.

[beknight]

Plenty.

What other forms are you interested in?

un: scarlet

[yourhatred]

I don't know about about sparring in a group, but I wouldn't mind a partner.

[beknight]

You don't have to participate in the group if you don't want to.

What techniques do you know?

un: firefalls

[ex_clobbers559]

Oh hey, it's you again! Sure. I'm 1000% on board with this!

[beknight]

[ what did he do to deserve this, why god ]

Have you had any previous training?

un: scienceguy

[webdesigned]

hey, mr foster. i think we met back on the station?

doesnt surprise me youre into this kinda stuff. you remind me of bear grylls, except the bear grylls that survives by his beard and stern looks alone, i just forget his name

( either way, way cooler than the guy that played at survivalism and made sport of eating weird stuff. this is a compliment, bruce, believe it or not. )

[beknight]

[ He's used to teenagers. ]

I'll take that as a compliment.

How're you doing?

un: colt.saa

[shashka]

I'd be up for it. It's been a while since I've had a regular challenge.

[ there's only so much you get out of training recruits, after all. ]

[beknight]

What techniques are you familiar with?

text - un: manbun

[song_of_ice]

I'm familiar with unarmed combat as well as archery, but I'm more familiar with swords. Have you ever trained with them before?

[beknight]

Yes. I'm proficient with a sword.

un: Mercy

[valcurie]

How familiar are you with basic first aid?

[beknight]

Very familiar. Why do you ask?

un: star-lord

[volumeone]

Like how hardcore we talking about ith the hand to hand?

[AKA will Peter end up missing teeth or drooling on the floor. One of those he's okay with]

[beknight]

It's not for beginners. What's your frame of reference?

un: hawks eye

[strictdiscipline]

I don't suppose there's a gun range nearby?

[ not that she's got any bullets left in hers, but might as well scout out amenities. ]

[beknight]

I'll ask.

[ a few minutes later, another text with two locations with a thorough but not overly long description of what's available there to practice with, as well as the names of those who run them. Bruce is detailed out of habit — he otherwise would never have asked about guns. ]

text | un: carter

[revlon]

I could do with the practice. Assuming you have no objection to a woman being your sparring partner?

[beknight]

None.

When can I expect you?

text | un: buffy

[slay]

depends. How strong are you, Alan?

[beknight]

If you have to ask, I'm guessing I'm the lower end of the scale you might be used to.

I'm human.