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.

Comments

[counterstep]

it's hard to not know when it's listed in the directory
besides i called you miss fraser originally, remember?

( stop ruining his joke!!! )

[nineteenfortyfive]

That feels like years ago.

[counterstep]

well you aren't wrong
it has been several lightyears since we boarded, yes

[nineteenfortyfive]

I do tend to be right.

[counterstep]

i don't doubt that's what your family tells you

[nineteenfortyfive]

Are you implying something?

[counterstep]

who me?

[nineteenfortyfive]

Careful. I'm going to learn how to take you out.

[counterstep]

i'd like to see you try

[nineteenfortyfive]

You will. For a full hour.

I give you permission to laugh.

[counterstep]

i was going to anyway so thanks

[nineteenfortyfive]

And here I thought you a gentleman.

[counterstep]

there aren't any rules against being amused by your friends, lady or not

[nineteenfortyfive]

I see. Good to know.

[She won't feel bad when she pinches him when he least expects it.]

[counterstep]

( wowowowowow. )

what's that supposed to mean?

[nineteenfortyfive]

You'll see.

[counterstep]

you brits and your secrets

[nineteenfortyfive]

Nosy Americans.

[counterstep]

as if you aren't

[nineteenfortyfive]

Because I ask you questions?

[counterstep]

now now
don't pretend you haven't been curious all this time

[nineteenfortyfive]

About you? That's no secret. I like getting to know people.

[counterstep]

you sure know how to make a guy feel special

[nineteenfortyfive]

Oh, sorry.

You've been a pleasure to get to know, James.

You're welcome.

[counterstep]

yeah that definitely all sounds real sincere