video; @r.peril

[nikolaievich]

[This is actually Illya’s first post on the network, ever. He already doesn’t trust any kind of open communication, he knows how easily it can be bugged- and that’s not even taking into account the fact that they have to depend on a method of communication given by those who have basically kidnapped them. It’s useful, and he uses it to communicate with people but he sticks to one-on-one conversations.

...But, wouldn’t you know it, forgetting the main reason why he’s so careful apparently made him lower his guard. Who knew?]

Hello.

[He also looks way, way more relaxed, and one could almost call the way his lips seem to be twitching up a smile. Almost.]

Name is Illya, for those who don’t know me. Illya Kuryakin. I know most of us are dealing with.... Whatever is happening, with the loss of memory. But I think that’s all the more reason to be prepared.

[He goes on, unaware that he’s just… revealed his actual name to everyone over the network. Because since he forgot he’s a spy, he also forgot all about his secret identity. He’ll be pissed, but that’s apparently going to be a problem for future Illya.]

So I’ve been thinking about giving self-defense classes, to anyone who would be interested. I am most experienced in SAMBO, but I know many fighting styles. If you are looking for a sparring partner I would be interested, as well.

Thank you.

Comments

[nikolaievich]

I am alright with that, if you're alright with me being pretty strict. I take self-defense seriously and I am not the most patient of teachers.

[Better than she knows what she's getting into, no?]

[littlemisskate]

That's fine. No one is going to hold back if I run into trouble.

[nikolaievich]

That's my approach to it, so that's good to hear. What made you want to take up self-defense classes?

[littlemisskate]

A lot happened before I arrived here. If I go back I want to be prepared for what's waiting for me there.

[She doesn't know if she can say what that is.]

[nikolaievich]

That is wise. [He... also doesn't know what's waiting for him back home, with U.N.C.L.E. and his new working relationship with both Solo and Gabby. But his 'getting ready' is more emotional than anything she's implying.]

So I should call you Kate?

[littlemisskate]

Yeah. Kate's good. [It is her name after all.]

I'm currently working while I'm here and taking some part time classes at the college. If you're alright with either Tuesday or Thursday afternoons? It's when I have some free time.

[nikolaievich]

Works for me. [Yay flexible schedule at work, since he's basically an independent contractor.]

Should we meet next Tuesday?

[littlemisskate]

That would be perfect. [Kate flashes a brief smile.] Where should we meet?

[nikolaievich]

[He still lives in a common room, so probably not there because they are going to get interrupted and won't have much space.]

How do you feel about the woods? Not deep into them, but I know a clearing we could use.

[littlemisskate]

That sounds good. I can't defend myself at the moment but it should be safe if we're close enough to the wall.

[nikolaievich]

And you're going to be with me. It's going to be okay.

[He doesn't smile, but he does give her the smallest grin.] So see you next Tuesday. At what time?

[littlemisskate]

12:45pm, just after lunch.

[It would give Kate time to study that morning before eating and heading to the woods. She had no doubt that she'd be safe.]

[nikolaievich]

That works for me.

I suppose I'll see you here, Kate.

[littlemisskate]

Yeah. I'll be looking forward to it.

[ooc: Handwave or do you want to thread out their training somewhere else? I’m a little slow atm.]

[nikolaievich]

[ooc: I'm actually going back to work tomorrow and I'm going to be a little busy so maybe we handwave for now, and we thread it out later at some point?]

[littlemisskate]

[ooc: sounds good cuz I've been crazy busy too.]