video; @gamora

[godslay]

[ When the camera switches on, Gamora is in her apartment, Godslayer across her lap (diligently cleaned and freshly oiled), and she’s holding her communicator with her usual unreadable expression in place. ]

I want to expand my training opportunities. Those looking to spar or test their abilities – I want a challenge.

[ And with a slight lift of her brow— ]

Or let me know if you simply want others to practice with. Tell me how you prefer to fight, and we can work something out.

[ What a friendly and welcoming message.

… Except definitely the opposite of that.

Gamora is working on that “reaching out” thing, on trying to get a better idea of who and what surrounds her in the city, and she might as well use it as a chance to stretch her legs and potentially come up against a worthy opponent or two. ]

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text; un: stranger.things

[potentialed]

[ Well, how can anyone refuse an offer like that? ]

How do you feel about magic?

text; @gamora

[godslay]

I need more experience fighting against it.

[ Which would make fighting someone who uses magic more appealing. ]

[potentialed]

And I need more experience fighting in general. I think we can help each other out.

[ video | un: negotiator ]

[jedies]

[ Hm. Obi-Wan rises, activating his lightsaber. ]

I'd be happy to oblige.

video; @gamora

[godslay]

[ Gamora eyes the lightsaber immediately, drawing her screen a little closer to get a look at it. ]

What. Is that.

[ And more importantly: would it destroy her own sword? ]

from literally across the room;

[nostalgiabomb]

[ If Gamora thinks she's hearing a slightly tinnier version of her version of her voice, it's because she absolutely is.

Even if Peter was in the room while Gamora recorded her message, sprawled out on the couch with his head resting on the arm rest, he's still playing it back on his comm device. For reasons. ]

You know, a "please" might've been good, there.

[godslay]

[ She's completely unfazed by her own apparent lack of manners, and she just looks over to where Peter sits on the couch, tossing him a flat look at the sound of her own voice playing back. ]

Why are you watching that? I'm right here.

video; @angela

[hevenly]

[ Angela's grin is borderline sadistic. ]

I have been wondering if you are as skilled with a blade as the Gamora I know.

video; @gamora

[godslay]

[ There's no grin to be had from Gamora, but there's definitely something challenging in her eyes. ]

That would be something you test for yourself.

Are you accepting my offer?

[greatflame]

Could I watch you train...?

[Maybe he can pick up some new moves that way.]

[godslay]

Why?

[ That's definitely not a "no," but more geared towards understanding what Max intends to get out of simply watching. ]

video; s.cougar

[radicalspeed]

Training, huh? Why duke it out when we can have decent book clubs?

[He's mostly joshing her, but still. Everyone in his life is usually way too fight-happy.

... Even if he likes the occasional thrill of the fight.

Shhhh.]

video; @gamora

[godslay]

Was I asking about a book club?

[ Look how friendly she is... ]

video; un: izzybelle

[withstyle]

[Izzy can't quite help the bemused smile pulling at her mouth. The green skin doesn't particularly throw her off, at all, and neither does the delivery, but it is slightly amusing--the serious tone of the video and the delivery of what the other woman has to say.

It's been...some time since Izzy's really sparred, or trained, with anybody outside of her family. It's not that Jace, Alec, or even Magnus don't provide a challenge. The fact of the matter is that they all know one another well. That makes sparring with them much more predictable than is always helpful.

So, why not?] I wouldn't mind expanding and sparring with someone new, actually. I'm Izzy. [She gives a bit of a wave, serpent bracelet sliding down her forearm with the movement, even though the other woman probably doesn't need that added into the greeting.]

I'm open to hand-to-hand or several different kinds of weapons. I'm good with swords, staves, and whips, if you're interested in any of those? [She can try anything once, after all. And she can handle herself. This does seem more of a friendly offer than a nefarious one.]

video; un: gamora

[godslay]

[ With a somewhat curt nod: ]

Gamora.

[ What a polite way to introduce herself. Good job, Gamora. ]

My preference is swords, but I can fight with anything – or nothing, if that's easier.

[ But she pauses, looking thoughtful. ]

I've never sparred with someone armed with a whip. How effective is that in close quarters?

Video | @blacklion

[lionunchained]

I'd be interested in having someone else to spar with here. Always good to spar with someone once in a while where you don't know their moves.

I'm more hand to hand. I do have a weapon, but I don't use when sparring.

video; @gamora

[godslay]

I agree.

[ The unpredictability of new partners is what appeals to her, because she wants that element of surprise – on both her side and theirs. ]

What is your weapon?

video; @Link

[bluechampion]

I'm up for sparring. I like a good broadsword and shield myself. How about you?

video; @gamora

[godslay]

I prefer my own sword, no shield.

[ She holds up Godslayer, in its extended form. ]

Hand-to-hand is also acceptable.

video; @crimson.duelist

[verflair]

I practice fencing, myself. It’s a type of swordplay, if you’re unfamiliar. What of you?

video; @gamora

[godslay]

I prefer swords, but I do not play with them.

[ Her tone, at least, is bland instead of directly critical. ]

I've never encountered fencing before. Is it common where you're from?

( text; ) un: shigeru

[mysophobic]

Would using a sword and shield be okay?

[ He's been training by himself, sure, but not against anyone. ]

text; @gamora

[godslay]

Yes, that's fine.

Do you already spar often?

video | un: diana

[eusebeia]

I am interested in your offer.

video; @gamora

[godslay]

And your preferred means of sparring?