( video | un: jaguar )

[scarcastically]

'Sup, ship mates. You've gotten the low-down from Newt already, Dusty's managing food and Grandpa Barnes is still passin' the buck as always . . . I figured I drop in my stuff too. A while back, I had a few people ask about self-defense classes and training.

And I figured that's useful 'cuz the last mission definitely went hairy and people got hurt. I'm happy to offer up some tranin', sparring or hell, even weapon maintenance or setting you up with some basic gear.

I got the qualifications. Did a stint in MIT, but also did a couple of active war tours 'round Afghanistan and Iraq, was a Navy Seal. Trained in a couple of martial arts disciplines. Ain't too shabby with swords and shields along with guns.

You're welcome to hit me up and we can start training. Skill's the best asset you got and you never know, even with superpowers or magic and whatever, to have an extra edge.

If that ain't your thing, I'll hook you up with some basic flash bombs. No fuss.

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audio; un: mafioso

[essenceofdeadlybeasts]

That's impressive.

[The accomplishments, the help, all of the above. There's a natural drawl to his voice that adds a bored tone but it's also cut with sencerity here. He actually does have respect for the military background.]

You have what it takes to make those flash bombs here, or did you requisition some from our ~lovely Viveca?

[scarcastically]

Thanks, man.

Flashbombs ain't major science. Even with the tech we had on our last mission, gunpowder, the kind they use for fireworks still packs a punch. Our lab ain't too bad either.

audio; un: laozu

[flauntist]

What are guns?

[scarcastically]

Projectile weapons. Faster and deadlier than the arrow. Launches a tiny metal ball that can induce major bleeding and instant death, dependin' on where it's aimed.

text. un: parkour

[webdesigned]

people got hurt? what happened?

( he's skipping so many details there, sorry, but also, that's always going to be Peter's first priority. )

[scarcastically]

We had to fight the guards in order to liberate the city. So the whole thing was touch 'n go for a bit.

video | un: andy

[oiorpata]

Good resume.

[ she was JUST in afghanistan! for a standard kidnapping. ]

What was the fighting like on this last mission?

[scarcastically]

Chaotic. We didn't really have a command structure or system in place, but we all made it through. Minor injuries at best. Not much in the way of teams and goals though.

video | un:silent

[callada]

Thanks for offering all that. I've been thinking along similar lines - we need to get people prepared, especially now that there's more of us.

I can offer to help with self-defense, especially if anyone wants firearms training specifically, though I've also got experience with swords and explosives.

You don't happen to know if we've picked up a medic, do you? Though even if we have, it probably wouldn't hurt to include some field medicine instruction for anyone interested.

[scarcastically]

[ oh that's a very good point. erik's not surprised he missed it himself. he's always been more about warfare than care. ]

Damn, no clue. I know the basics, but I wouldn't boast about it.

audio; un: stargirl

[bossily]

On the matter of preparedness, I was thinking it might benefit all of us to have some people take charge of being responsible for ensuring we have supplies and materials with us before we're transported to our next mission. We might fare better having our own things and a base of operations.

video; un: rep.cya

[lionize]

[She has some experience, but not nearly enough as she'd like at this point. The offer's a solid one, so how can she say no?]

Sign me up.

[scarcastically]

[ that was quick. ]

Okay. Any preferences? What kind of discipline are you looking for?

audio; un: Sabriel.Abhorsen

[bindsthedead]

I should probably learn how to use a gun, and get some practice with unarmed fighting.

But if you need help teaching people how to use knives and swords, I have some experience tutoring younger students at my school.

[scarcastically]

I'll definitely refer them to you. Like I said, I'm good but it'll even the load a bit. Make sure everyone's taken care of.

And I can help with the first bit.

audio; un: eleven

[savingthrows]

I can fight. But I want to learn. More.

[ The voice is soft and somber, just a little halting - and it sounds surprisingly young for this place. ]

Not guns. The bad men have guns.

[ And with that cleared up, she can address the most important part: He was a seal. She has a book on animals, and she knows a few of them. ]

Do you... miss the ocean? How did you. Turn into a person?

[scarcastically]

[ uhhh. ]

Not . . . seal. SEAL. Stands for Sea, Air and Land. It's an army unit.

audio; un: stargirl

[bossily]

What if I said I need more practice with punching throats?

[scarcastically]

Then we'll make it happen.

Audio | UN: Syrlya

[chronosynthesis]

If more people would like to learn to swordfight, we should have some practice swords created in the armory. [You know, so nobody accidentally stabs themselves. Or each other.]

Is there some form of magic where you're from? Given our last mission and the number of people who have no experience with magic, here, I think knowing how to use physical skills against magical ones would be valuable.

[scarcastically]

[ he shrugs lackadaisical. ]

Not that I know of, but it's possible I'm just not aware of it.

video; un: fullmetal

[chrysology]

I'm totally down for sparring! Don't want to get rusty. Teacher always said 'to train the mind is to train the body' and all. Not that I have any idea what MIT is or a Navy Seal but I assume from the war tours, you mean military. I am too.

[Amestris being landlocked has no need for a Navy. And. Yes. This fifteen year old is apparently in the military back home. Somehow. He's already has others question this so he's used to that.]

You need help with the weapons, let me know and I can try make some. Assuming we have the materials to work with in transmuting some, I mean. Iron or whatever.

[Though. He's from 1910s so. His would be a lot more basic than what Erik or anyone else from that sort of time might be more used to.]

[scarcastically]

[ there's a brief pause over the age thing, but it doesn't last long as erik knows the army recruits young. it's why he chose it to begin with. though he imagines ed has a bigger edge than a poor black kid did. ]

Sure, we can go a few rounds. What about iron with magical properties? I've been working on combos. Still think it's possible?

text | un: shen.qingqiu

[peerlesscucumber]

( he has to strain his brain to find the familiar in this particular set of information from Jaguar, but the guy sounds like he should be out of some action movie, especially if it involves explosions and extended fight choreography scenes.

or, you know, like a soldier, and how in the world has he had time to do all that, and survive?! it's impressive, and also, did he just offer to make flash bombs? heavens.

he wants one, and that's silly, because he can literally attempt the same using qi, but that's not the point. he just... wants to set one off. once. in space, somehow. it's such an idle, ridiculous thought, he brushes it aside and sighs internally soon after. )

This one has been an instructor in the sword arts, among others, for a number of years. I'm happy to assist in sword forms, or in sparring as might be requested.

As for the rest, this one would appreciate learning of what weapons you know the maintenance of, and what you consider to be 'basic gear.'

[scarcastically]

It's a short list, but guns, rifles, bombs. Worked with C4 and other chemicals along with weapon tweaking.

Sometimes it's just about the right tool for the job.

Video | Un: Star-Lord

[spacedisaster]

An impressive list of skills, man. I might take you up on that offer for some hand-to-hand combat, it sounds like a good way to spend the time and keep the reflexes sharp.

I wasn't here for the last mission, it really went that bad? Some people in this station are superheroes and combatants in my world, I'm now wondering if their different leadership styles clashed.

[scarcastically]

[ erik collects his thoughts briefly. ]

No casualties, but we had wounded and infected people turning into monsters. The last battle was chaotic and we were kind of all over the place.

video; un: shuri

[kimoyos]

[The look on her face is completely unsure about all of this. There's no words. Just uncertainty and staring. She has no idea how to handle this side of Erik.

Eventually she says something.]

You cannot call him Grandpa Barnes.

[Yeah, she can't even begin to address the rest of what he's said. Not yet. Give her a few more minutes.]

[scarcastically]

[ erik rolls his eyes. ]

I can call him whatever I like. 'Sides, it's nicer than the White Wakandan.

video; un: luobinghe

[devilmancrybaby]

You're very generous, senior. I understand if you'd prefer to prioritise instructing those with no background in combat, but I'm very interested in learning more about firearms. I have heard of gunpowder but never used it; my own training has been with the sword.

[scarcastically]

[ . . . senior . . . ]

Yeah, I can wrangle a bunch of you for a brief gun course for sure.

audio; un: lanxichen

[calmness]

If you are still amenable, I am in need of sparring partners and those who are familiar with swordsmanship to practice with.

Though I'm also curious about learning to fire a gun as swords and my flute may not always been ideal weapons for where our missions lead us.

From my understanding, they are like blasters and nothing like shooting an arrow from a bow? [yes, blasters are now not totally unknown!]

[scarcastically]

[ a flute. sure why not. got to roll with it. ]

You're pretty close. Shooting with an arrow also needs precision, but it's faster and there's more kickback involved with a gun or blaster.

audio; un: jaegermeister

[unbreachable]

Hey, I'm Raleigh. I'd be down for a spar if you've got the time.

[scarcastically]

[ that was quick. ]

Okay, then we can meet up in the training room. Any criteria?

voice; un: clarke

[romancekiller]

I'm interested in learning. I know how to use a gun but when it comes to hand to hand combat, I don't have much experience with that.

[scarcastically]

[ that's not too unusual. most people acquaint themselves with fire-arms first and foremost to avoid hand to hand. ]

What kind of experience do you have? Ever worked with a style before?