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 Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 8:44 pm
Mercy HaynesMercy had stuck close to Delilah, nodding her head as the older woman spoke about bringing Ginger and Sitara with them next time. She laughed a little to herself at the thought. "I think Sita would argue the value of it but I think she'd understand the need for self defense at the end of the day. Ginger would probably go nuts, but there's nothing wrong with that in a controlled environment." She said with a small smile. She did not volunteer however, instead sticking close to Delilah as she looked at the other woman. "Did you want to pair off? I mean, If you think it'd be worthwhile?" She'd wander around otherwise and maybe help out - but she wasn't really here for the practice as much as for moral support for Xan. However, she paused as her eyes moved over the crowd and she caught the familiar profile of a man who could have been her father if her father were half his age and had spent more time in the gym than in the courtroom. Gasping under her breath she grabbed Delilah's arm and pointed. "Delilah... That's my Uncle!" *** Lucas HaynesLucas was not aware of his niece's presence, her being in the back of the room and he and Jessie being more central, but all the same, He looked down at Jessie with a small smile and shook his head. "Naw, looks like they have plenty, and to be fair, I'm a boxer, only thing I'm good at is throwing punches, everything else eludes me..." Reaching down, he picked up the equipment and turned to Jessie. "But I can spot for you if you'd like? I mean, that way you don't have to worry about hurting some stranger on accident or something."
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Sleet Tempest Snape rolled 1 6-sided dice:
5
Total: 5 (1-6)
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Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 3:03 pm
(Rolling just for Seung.)
Seung
Watching as Quinn moved to demonstrate things he nodded his head, more to himself than anything else, watching the other gear up and then demonstrate what they would be practicing. That demo concluded and Seung was moving to get himself geared up, like others around him were doing. Pulling on each bit of safety gear he chanced a look about before shaking his head and moving to find an open punch bag for himself and Terry.
"I'll go first." He said after a moment of silence. Then they could trade off and keep going like that, so it was fair and event - hopefully anyway.
When Terry was in position he got in front of the punch bag and after making a fist he aimed and launched his right fist at the bag. He wasn't going to put too much force behind it, no need for it, but he wasn't going to hold back completely either.
Keely
Well, this did look like it might be fun. Well, ok maybe not fun right off the bat but further along with these lessons and she was sure things would be fun. Practicing punching, while useful, seemed boring. She wouldn't complain though, as much as she might want to, as she watched the demo and once it was over she was hurrying over to grab some gear and gear herself up.
Once that was done she mad her way to an open punch bag and looked around. She needed a partner..but who? She knew no one here. Maybe she should have found the time to tell her cousins. At least then the three of them could work together? Right now she had no one to work with.
(Open for Keely, anyone)
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Fiction1119 rolled 1 6-sided dice:
3
Total: 3 (1-6)
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Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 3:54 pm
Quinn - No Dice Roll Quinn backed off at Xan's nod, it was time to get to 'work'. Basicly time to wander around and either pair off with someone to help them practice or to correct someone's stance or whatever else a teacher does. Slipping the protective gloves off the knight stepped out of the spotlight and started to make his way through the crowd, he was hoping to eventually make his way over to his boss but didn't want it to be so obvious. If she came because Lucas brought her, even without being powered, then Quinn really didn't want to give anything away. No way would he risk their secret, even if curiosity was slowly eating him up. So instead he focused on the group, it wasn't hard to spot his team. Delilah was over there with Mercy, Terry and Seung looked they were going to give it a go, if a few others were there then the whole gang would have been present. Still though, the turnout was impressive. Now if only he knew why his boss was here. Quinn's mental thought process came to a halt when he spotted a blond using the wall as a partner, did she not grab someone to practice with? He remained quiet as he watched her punch the bag over and over, following its eventual trip to the ground. She had a bit of training it seemed. Finally she let it stop and got up, like him she started to make her way through the crowd. Looking for someone? A possible partner? All Quinn really wanted to do was go home and work on his project but he had made a commitment and would stick by it. So with a sigh he strode over to the girl, "You know, punching the wall can only do so much. If you need someone to hold the bag, that's what us volunteers are for." shyanimegrl Your girl looked a little lonely ^.^ - Dice roll 3 Jessie watched the demonstration in surprise. Quinn was the 'unlucky' volunteer who had gotten to demo what everyone was meant to do, her Quinn... her employee Quinn. The young man who had been working part time in her store for a while now was here at a, presumably, order only fighting seminar. She opened her mouth to ask Lucas but closed it, humming in thought. She knew he had looked into small businesses, real estate, licensing, even gym stuff. Could this place be the culmination of that research that she had helped with? He explained that it had all been to get a loan for a friend so maybe that's why. He likely was here because he was the one to get the space. That's why. Logically it made perfect sense. Her Quinn wasn't a order fighter. Of course not. She would have noticed. Feeling better now that she worked out that the young man had slipped into the crowd was just there because he had gotten them the space, Jessie smiled up at Lucas. "Yes well it seems like punching is what we will be doing first but if you don't want to you don't have too." Doing something like teaching others wasn't anything you wanted to be roped into, the student can feel the disinterest, at least Jessie could when she was still in school. Like that time in english back in highschool. Now that teacher didn't want to be there anymore then most of the kids, other then Jessie herself, which drove the young girl up the wall since books were her thing. The written word, the way it could create a world within your mind, transport you to another plane of existence. Ahh to have a book in your hand without a care to distract you. That teacher didn't care about anything other then the curriculum and following - Her mental rambling was derailed when Lucas offered to be her partner. Surprised she stared blankly at the gear he held in his hands, it took a bit for her brain to re engage and understand just what was going on. "What? Oh. Oh, yes. Of course. It's not like I can hurt you." With a nod she slipped on the protective gear and when Lucas was ready she gave it her best shot. Torvil rolled a three cool, so she at least hit the bag ^.^
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Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 5:25 pm
(( Kathryn can pair with Keely? )) Kathryn had listened to the instructions given and had watched the demonstration with rapt attention. She wanted to try and learn the correct method of how she could defend herself if it came to needing the information. Once the demonstration was over Kathryn realized that she needed to put on the gear that everyone was said to need to wear. Her gaze fell to the padding and with no hesitation she geared herself up. She paused by one of those that had been marked as helpers and confirmed that her gear was properly in place before taking a glance around the floor. People were pairing up into groups. Feeling just slightly foolish and also a bit on the bulky side Kathryn walked around the floor before spotting a woman who was standing near a bag without a partner. Kathryn made her way over and held out her hand to the stranger. "I'm Kathryn, do you need a partner for this exercise?"
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Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 6:45 pm
KeelySurprised blue eyes turned to the figure and after a moment she nodded her head. "Yeah, I don't know anyone here. I sort of forget to tell my cousins, both are senshi." And they, at least one of them for certain, would not be pleased with her when they found out.
"I'm Keely, Key for short." Holding out her hand she glanced to the bag she had been standing in front of, silently hoping for a partner. She didn't think it would be appreciated if she just grabbed someone and made them partner with her for this, so she had sort of stood there and hoped. it paid off - cheers for her!
"You can go first and then I will?" She offered, already shaking the others hand rather quickly. She couldn't help she lived her life always being in something of a rush, and it came through when she talked. She wasn't rude, at least not that she ever meant to be, she just ran at a faster pace than most people.
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tefla rolled 1 6-sided dice:
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Total: 6 (1-6)
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Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 7:20 pm
KathrynKathryn was glad that her skills of observation had indeed been correct. It would have been perhaps a little foolish if Keely had already found someone to partner with although the instructor had said that groups of three were allowed. Feeling just a little bit better Kathryn noted the girl's name and what she had said about her cousins. Her interest was piqued. Did this mean that Keely was like her; a knight? Feeling her hand being taken and shook briskly Kathryn focused once more on Keely as she began to speak again. It seemed like a good idea. Kathryn totally had no idea on what part of the bag to aim at and so she chose the middle section. "Sounds like a plan to me." As Kathryn made her move to punch the bag she asked the question that was on her mind. "So you mentioned that your cousins are senshi does that make you a knight?" Moving into position Kathryn attacked the bag with a few punches and was surprised at just how easily she connected with the bag. That was extremely odd. How did that happen? It had to be beginner's luck. Surely her next turn would be disastrous. Taking a breather she stilled her "attack" and glanced to Keely. "Your turn?"
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Sleet Tempest Snape rolled 1 6-sided dice:
4
Total: 4 (1-6)
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Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 7:55 pm
Keely"Yeah, Gorner of Castor." She answered the other. Holding the bag carefully as she braced herself. She didn't know if the other had done this before, or what to be prepared for, so she readied herself the best she could. "My cousins are the senshi of cold and the senshi of heat - fitting really." She said smiling, thinking of her two family members. It really was fitting and that they were opposites in terms of spheres.
"Also, even more fitting, is that they are twins. Not identical though." She added while moving to change places with the other knight, as she assumed the other was a knight. It really was fitting that their spheres be opposites with the two of them being twins. She did love her cousins though, but each sphere did fit the girl who claimed it.
Taking her position in front of the bag she waited till Kathryn was behind the bag and balling up her right hand she took aim and then sent her fist flying, while hoping she would hit the bag.
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Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:54 pm
Kasey [the Civilian]"That's true," Kasey voiced her agreement in her response to Quinn smilingly. She didn't usually smile as widely as she felt she was doing so now during first meetings, but a part of her was insisting on veering as far as she could manage from her normal demeanor to go with the name modification safeguard that same part of her had convinced herself to resort to just in case, God forbid, anything went spiraling into dangerous grounds. And yet, there was also the headgear obscuring part of her face anyway at present. "How about we take turns holding the punching bag as each other's target every ten punches as a start?" This she asked him as she stabilized herself while facing him with the bag in front of her and planting her feet apart with one foot diagonally ahead of the other; her left hand that had sent her gloves sliding down the side wall with a soft toss went up to a parallel forearm position of secure support over the forearm she had in the bag straps. And, while mindfully bracing herself to be better ready than aching if he happened to take her up on this offer at any point she added a second suggestion in the tone of a question with a grin, "You can punch first as I thus practice taking punches with the intent of minimal flying upon impact?" Fiction1119 whee Thank uuuuuuu! heart
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:20 am
DelilahAt Mercy's words, Delilah had to raise a brow but she still nodded. "I'll get the pads then." Though they had a height difference, Delilah knew their skill levels were close, after all...same person training them. Delilah just had longer legs. Coming back with what Xan had mentioned, Delilah started to slip them on, making it clear she expected Mercy to punch first. "So, has Nick been causing..." She didn't get to finish before words came out she had been shocked to hear. Turning, she gazed back at the man she had heard of and only since pictures of. " That's Uncle Lucas?" she mouthed, looking back at Mercy. "Which means one of two things...The woman he's with dragged him here or..." She let the rest of the words fall, shifting her hand to squeeze's Mercy's shoulder. "He looks like he can handle himself at least." --- LenaShifting through the people, she watched as many began to pair up to practice. That was when she saw the male standing alone gazing forward at Xan. Smiling, she headed towards the blonde and extended a hand in greeting. "Hey. I'm Lena. We have never met before but I would be happy try and learn with you. And you have to forgive Xan. He's a bit nervous being in the front of large crowds. You are?"
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 4:09 pm
Well that was... well things mostly looked like they were going well anyway. .... Mercy and Delilah looked as though something had given them a bit of a shake up, but they were settling again, and people were pairing off, though some looked as though they were still sorting that out. "Anyone still need a partner?" He asked, starting to walk back and forth across his end of the room, looking people over. Most of what he saw so far was... well actually pretty damn encouraging. "Looking great!" He added, trying to hid his surprise. Maybe Quinn was just that good at showing people a demonstration, or maybe they'd just needed a situation without the life and death pressure. Or possibly they'd been better than they thought. Who knew. It hardly mattered, because most of the punches he was seeing were good, if not great.
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iStoleYurVamps rolled 2 6-sided dice:
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Total: 6 (2-12)
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 4:40 pm
There was one problem with putting two Xanis men into a room and telling them to find partners to spar with.
They inevitably sparred with each other.
Somewhere in the far back of the room, A white haired man was having a heated exchange with a dark blonde man in loud brash Italian.
The white haired one was holding up a bruised fist and the blonde one arms were crossed and he was looking exceptional exasperated.
This was just why they did not go to the gym at the same time, ever.
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Torvil rolled 1 6-sided dice:
5
Total: 5 (1-6)
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:13 pm
LucasLucas chuckled shaking his head, and when she hit the protective gear he smiled. "Good job, don't lock your wrist though and follow through. Gee it's almost like you know how to fight or something." He said with a light tease to his voice. "Keep it up though, maybe I'll show you some of my tricks." Not that they were actually tricks, but as a boxer his entire focus had been on punching and form and staying out of the way of hits when you could and blocking them when you couldn't. Still, it was fun to watch her punch at him, knowing that it was unlikely she'd be able to do too much damage as a civilian. MercyMercy nodded. "I'm sure he can, it's just so weird to know he's part of all this too..." She murmured to herself as she got geared up before turning her attention on Delilah, and once she was ready she took a deep breath, tried to focus her mind and think about what Mathias had taught her about punches, about being quick, but following through... Evidently she had been paying a lot of attention lately as her punches landed good and square in the center of the hand held guards. Just a few quick jabs before she relaxed on the balls of her feet, smiling at Delilah. "I think I'm finally getting the hang of this whole, fighting thing."
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Infinities rolled 1 6-sided dice:
1
Total: 1 (1-6)
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:22 pm
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:13 am
FinnAs the introduction to the lesson concluded, the attendees began pairing off and gathering gear so they could start practicing. Finn began to look around to find a partner, but was spared from having to do so when a young woman approached him. He nodded in greeting and shook her offered hand. "I'm Fingal, or you can call me Finn if you prefer," he answered. "Thank you for the offer, I would be happy to practice with you. Shall get get some of the protective gear?" He glanced over at the bunching bags and other equipment, then at the other people in the room to see how they were to be worn.
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:25 am
AleranaRana fidgeted as the event was introduced, shifting from foot to foot. So they’d just be doing basic punching and kicking, then? She’d kind of expected something a little more fancy, but if they were just trying to make sure people had the basics down, she supposed it made sense. She watched one guy show how to put on all the equipment, then how to stand and throw a punch. She shifted the way she was standing to try and match him, attempting to get the foot and arm placement right while she had a visual in front of her. When he moved off to circulate among the group, Rana went to get the padding. It really wasn’t all that hard to figure out, so in no time she was kitted out in a helmet and chest padding. Scooping up one of the punching bags, she turned back to the group to look for a partner. It looks like several people had found someone to work with already, so Rana spent a few moments looking for someone that was available, trying to keep in mind the advice to look for someone around her size. When she spotted a girl about her age that didn’t seem to be working with someone, Rana headed over to her. “Hey, you need someone to practice with?” she asked the girl, holding up the punching bag. Sunshine Alouette Rana's approaching Haven.
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