text | j.barnes | warden filter

[counterstep]

we're getting a lot more inmates lately, now with some of us getting double bookings. seems like a really good time to start combat training/review. not sure who all has had even basic training, but i'd like to share what i know since fighting is one of the things i do best, and even on a simple level, self defense would be good. to avoid what happened with mr velvet. before he left us.

anyway, i've found and prepped a room down the hall from the pool. last door on the right. matted floors and walls. MWF at 8pm for an hour or so, based on the ship clock. we'll start with hand-to-hand and shift to simple weapons later on. if you've never fought before and aren't interested, i can separately prepare a defense-only regimen, but i'd have to know beforehand, so let me know.

best to wear your regular clothing too. yes, it's physical activity, and you'll definitely break a sweat, but i doubt the inmates are going to wait for you before attacking if they get the chance.


oh and if you're already familiar with fighting, then i could use a good sparring partner (or two). reading is fine, but i need my exercise.

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text | c.fraser | warden filter forever

[nineteenfortyfive]

Will you give me the strength to throw Travis across the ship?

In all seriousness, best of luck. This is a good idea, James.

[counterstep]

could do if there weren't walls that separate everything and keep us from getting sucked into space

should i take that as you declining participation?

[nineteenfortyfive]

I'm a woman well into her fifties. I think I'm more likely to hurt myself while participating than be attacked.

[FAMOUS LAST WORDS?]

[counterstep]

there are things to help with that
strengthening your muscle for one

[nineteenfortyfive]

[Strong men help with that, but Claire keeps that to herself.]

I'm a little past my prime to start building any real muscle. Not for defense, at least. Maybe just general health purposes, but I wouldn't waste your time with that.

[But she ain't stepping into the gym, either.]

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[expectaspectre]

obviously i'm not much of a fighter but this is a really good idea :)

[counterstep]

why am i getting the feeling you're all just gonna say it's a good idea and not show up

[expectaspectre]

don't pout !
i can't throw a punch to save my life !

besides i've had some training already
believe me you'd do better without me there !

[counterstep]

not sure how you got pouting out of that
there's just no point in holding sessions if no one's gonna show

[expectaspectre]

it FELT like pouting

people will come ! it's useful and helpful
and if nothing else it's something new to do

if you really want me to come i will come
but most of what i can do isn't really
physical
you know what i mean

[helenite]

r u rly gonna b able 2 hit claire

[counterstep]

not where i'd start if anyone shows
but even in a proper spar you usually pull punches

[helenite]

what if u didnt hav 2

[counterstep]

i'd still be pulling punches against a regular human
probably the only wardens that can take a full hit from me without help are loki and lucifer

( and that's not even getting into the left arm he's not bringing up. )

[helenite]

not being hypothetical. i can rig smthg if ud use it

[nineteenfortyfive]

Valid concern.

[helenite]

may b ever1 can say rly mean things 2 each othr 1st

make it ez er

guess thats not very wardeny

[counterstep]

are you trying to turn a learning class into a fight club

[nineteenfortyfive]

[Holy shit that took her forever to read. Not very "ez er" for this old timer.]

You first?

[expectaspectre]

what if we don't like saying mean things either :(

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[spanning]

I can do sparring, though it's been a while

[What with the arm thing and all.]

> private

[counterstep]

how good are you with secrets?

[spanning]

I'm good at keeping them

Though in fairness I don't think many people would tell you otherwise

[counterstep]

true
guess i was asking just to see what you'd say

i only have one arm
the other i have is a cybernetic prosthetic
i still did quite a bit of training before i got the prosthetic though, so i'm pretty familiar with combat and sparring with just the one

could do some tailored sessions for you, if you'd like
show you some of the tricks i learned to make up for the change in balance and movement force difference
assuming you aren't already familiar

[dealwiththe]

[ Right, he should probably... also... offer... ]

I'd be willing to spar, as well. It wouldn't do to get rusty.