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?]

text | grace.g

[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

[counterstep]

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

[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 !

[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.]

[counterstep]

that's just patently false
you can build real muscle at any time it just requires the dedication for it

if you're really squared up on your biology, you already know that though
so i'd appreciate a real answer

[dealwiththe]

You should do it.

Both of you.

[ But he's not going to address Grace directly, since she doesn't want him to!!!! ]

> private to james

[nineteenfortyfive]

[Real answers are tough. So, he'll get her sliding into his DMs.]

I've lost count of the the number of times I've been held with a knife to my neck or a gun to my head. I can't imagine ever being strong enough or skilled enough to protect myself if an inmate really wanted to hurt me.

[nineteenfortyfive]

Is that concern I detect over text?

[dealwiththe]

Yes.

You're the only medical doctor here.

Inmates currently outnumber wardens.

And you can never seem to resist mouthing off to the dangerous ones.

[counterstep]

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

> private

[counterstep]

self-defense isn't a fight of strength
it's about using your opponents strength against them

[nineteenfortyfive]

[Claire is usually pretty prompt with her text replies, because what else is she doing, so there is a very POINTED silence here before she replies.]

I resist sometimes.

[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

[nineteenfortyfive]

And if I'm terrible at it?

[dealwiththe]

[ He doesn't miss that pause. It's okay, Doctor Claire, he likes the mouthing off! It's not like he wants you to stop. ]

I'm not saying you should resist. I'm saying you should let the man teach you how to dodge a punch, and maybe throw one.

[nineteenfortyfive]

Suppose I can't always call you or James when I need muscle.

[expectaspectre]

isn't it better if they continue to wrongly assume i'm defenseless

like you've just done

[counterstep]

it's not pouting if i'd prefer to know wasted effort before it becomes more than it already is
anyway that's easy to say of anyone else without committing to it yourself

you should do what you want to do
what you do with your time isn't my decision to make

[dealwiththe]

I certainly don't mind being at the beck and call of a lady, and I'm sure James feels the same.

But no, we can't always be there.

[dealwiththe]

I don't think you're defenseless. I don't think Doctor Claire is, either. I just think what James is suggesting is a good idea.

And inmates can continue to think whatever they like. 😉

[counterstep]

it's your decision to make
i'm not in the business of making people do anything
that's not who i am anymore

if you don't want, then don't
i'd just prefer you were honest about it with me instead of making excuses
i thought we were beyond that

( apparently not. )