( 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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[oiorpata]

Upfront about your uncertainty, I guess.

[scarcastically]

Should I be ashamed?

[oiorpata]

No. I didn't say that. You seem like a smart guy, so if you haven't been here long, it makes sense.

[scarcastically]

We're an upfront crowd.

[ erik is probably the least upfront of all of them, but he's a practiced liar, a ghost of a spy. if he couldn't manage this much, he'd be ashamed of himself. ]

[oiorpata]

I'm getting that impression overall. There's a surprising amount of team building.

[ she's sure everyone here has plenty of secrets too, but at least when it comes to the ship and the tasks and the orbs, everyone seems more interested in sharing than not. she doesn't really care to uncover personality secrets. ]

[scarcastically]

[ surprising, huh? ]

Guess we all know what's at stake, s'all. Nothin' to it.

[oiorpata]

Let's hope it works out in the end. [ one way or another. ]

What's your name?

[scarcastically]

It's Erik. Erik Stevens.

[oiorpata]

I'm Andy. I don't need training, but thanks for all the information.

[scarcastically]

[ just andy, huh. no last name? ]

Hey, no sweat. We should all be on the same page.

[oiorpata]

[ SOME people are older than surnames! ]

Guess I picked the right space ship for that.

[scarcastically]

[ suss. ]

Guess so. Let's see how it pans out in the end.