001 ⚔ The first rule of Fight Club is INVITE EVERYONE

[severaty]

--ing working right yet? Gawds.

[Severa peers one eye far too close to the terminal camera before pulling away and- upon realizing that it's recording- makes a slight, frustrated noise before huffing out a 'finally!' and crossing her arms.]

Okay look, I'm not going to waste any time. Not everybody here is the touchy-feely type and frankly, it's a little obnoxious to try and make us be anyway. But a lot of us here don't mind a fight, right? And some kinds of fighting require a lot of touching- usually between fists and faces but hey. Occupational hazard, right?

[She shrugs, gnawing on her lip slightly. She's going to continue of course, but part of her is still afraid that her suggestion will seem stupid. But it's the best she's got and better to get out with it than just think it to death.]

So why not keep ourselves sharp and fill up on the touching quota by having a big sparring practice in the mornings or something? It's sure more productive than complaining about how you don't want to hug anyone, and it's good for getting frustration out.

Any takers?

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[maipokerface]

I've got no problem with it. The way I fight though? Doesn't really leave a lot of room for touching.

[severaty]

Well, mine doesn't much either- but no better time to try and learn something new than when the opponents aren't actively trying to kill you, right?

[maipokerface]

I guess. Getting killed doesn't help much in sparring.

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[demonicbookworm]

_{[There's a sigh. A very long sigh.]}

That might sound like a good idea... and I hope it will solve the problem for some people, but...

_{[But not for him. And there are two reasons for that.]}

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[severaty]

[Oh boy. Severa's eyes narrow.]

But what?

[agelostdoll]

I'm in!

[IS ANYONE SURPRISED]

[severaty]

[NOT EVEN A LITTLE]

Great! Hopefully we don't just get a bunch of chumps joining us.

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[goldcomplex]

That's quite an interesting theory. Let me know the results of sparring compared to hugging.

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[severaty]

Well they said 'touch', so I figure that extends to all touching, not just all that touchy-feely stuff.

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[dragoncrest]

[But was Severa expecting a humanoid rat to join?]

I would gladly participate; it certainly sounds like a solid idea. I have no real obligations, so I'll be available whenever is most convenient. [She hasn't done a lot of hand-to-hand herself, but it wouldn't hurt to try something new. She could always improve.]

Did you spar often at home?

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[severaty]

[Bunny people and dragon ladies. She's totally prepped for this.

...sort of. It still takes her a second to push herself to answer properly, gnawing on her lip idy.]

I'm thinking in the mornings, preferably before it has a chance to get too hot, if people can manage it.

[At the question she hesitates for only a second before shrugging.]

When I could. I tend to like practicing by myself better but since this is a better option at the moment, I figure 'why not', you know?

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[wontdoanyless]

I think sparring is a great suggestion. [Although Steve himself didn't really look like someone that would last in a spar.] People could learn a lot from each other through a couple of rounds.

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[severaty]

Thank you!

[If anything, Severa just looks pleased that someone besides other people who look like they can fight are agreeing.]

And of course- that's kind of the point, especially for those people who don't know how to defend themselves.

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[nofarplaneyet]

Oh really? *Looks like you've perked Auron's interest*

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[severaty]

Yeah- it's not like we've got much better to do until they give us something else to 'fix'.

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[littlewhitelies]

"That's a great idea! I used to have combat training all the time back at home…It's been kind of weird not having it, too."

[M'gann is all sorts of bright eyed at the suggestion. Sure she loves casual contact, hugs, and all that sweet friendly stuff…But this? This sounds good too.]

"Do you have a place picked out yet? Or know what you're looking for? It probably should be big enough for a lot of people, right?"

[Wow, didn't take long for her to settle into 'I WANT TO HELP WITH EVERYTHING EVER' mode for that. She might be feeling a little more restless than she first thought.]

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[severaty]

[At the very least, Severa's pretty pleased by her enthusiasm.]

I figured there might be enough people here who are used to some kind of combat that it might be a good idea to at least try.

[And if there hadn't been, she would have tried regardless. Because giving up easily isn't really Severa's cup of tea.]

No, but I'm totally open to suggestions if you have an idea for location. The more space, the better if you ask me.

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[gingerzippo]

[Senpai is concerned.]

You at least find something better to wear for practice than that dress you had on earlier?

[Or not. Maybe he's messing with her.]

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[severaty]

[awww-- wait no u troll.]

There's nothing wrong with my dress!

[And then after a moment-]

What about you- going to smoke your lungs out during the whole thing?

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[demimaudite]

"That's an awesome idea. It's too bad I'm too strong to participate."

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[severaty]

Wow, insult everyone who might consider going why don't you?

[miniacreofland]

What the hell kinda idea is that?

[severaty]

Do you have a better one then, smart-mouth?

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[alwaysloyal]

[Upon hearing the other girl's suggestion over the matter, Soushi could not help find himself feeling amusement over the way she presents herself. It reminded him highly of his own master, when he first met her half a year ago.]

It sounds like a wonderful idea. There are many of us whom do enjoy the sport or are used to training back in their home world. Where do you plan to hone our skills at? Do you have a specific location in mind?

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[severaty]

[Severa looks a little taken aback when yet another person seems to approve of her idea, but she quickly composes herself.]

I'm going to be scouting out a location soon- I didn't think so many people would actually want to come.