( 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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[scarcastically]

Dunno. We're talking centuries of a system that made sure to treat us as less than human.

People ain't keen on givin' up that kind of power.

[flauntist]

Those in power will never be interested in relinquishing it, no matter the cost.

Are there guns here?

[scarcastically]

[ erik considers this. ]

Might be some in the armoury. Haven't checked myself though.

[flauntist]

Hmm, it might be worth investigating. I'm curious to see the mechanism of how they work.

Is that something you'd be able to teach?

[scarcastically]

Sure. I'm pretty proficient at guns and it ain't hard to pass it along.

[flauntist]

I'm not sure that I have much to offer in trade, but I'm sure we can find something. You let me know when works for you, my schedule is surprisingly empty these days.

[ as if he's ever one who'd followed a schedule ]

[scarcastically]

[ erik blinks. ]

A trade ain't necessary. Just passing some skills along, s'all.

[flauntist]

Has no one ever told you not to turn down the opportunity for new skills? Which martial arts are you most familiar with?

[scarcastically]

[ normally, he wouldn't, but erik's crafting a narrative for himself. there's a reason why he's not going for the quid pro quo route. ]

I've done kung-fu, muay thai and jujitsu. And I ain't turning it down. Just don't wanna get hung up on checks 'n balances.