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?

[ video | un: negotiator ]

[jedies]

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

I'd be happy to oblige.

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.

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.

text; @gamora

[godslay]

I need more experience fighting against it.

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

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? ]

[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.

[potentialed]

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

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?

[godslay]

What experience do you already have? Or do you fight only with magic?

[potentialed]

I've had some training in martial arts and I use magic to cast defensive spells and weapons. I've fought a few times using a combination of both but that's about it.

[greatflame]

Could I watch you train...?

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

[godslay]

Then do you want to focus on mastering that combination, or do you want to practice more one way or the other?

[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.]

[greatflame]

I want to learn how to fight and I might be able to learn something from watching. [And he adds with a bit more honesty...] I want to learn how to protect myself. [He says it in a way that makes it sound like more than just a general want - more like he's been through some things he doesn't want to repeat and if he can protect himself, he feels there's a better chance of them not happening again.]

[nostalgiabomb]

Just wanted to see what kinda bites you got.

[ And he is, in fact, scrolling through the responses, though he keeps the device on mute.

(Oh shit, that one dude has a lightsaber. Rad.) ]

Also, I wanna see what your competition is before I start taking bets.

video; @gamora

[godslay]

Was I asking about a book club?

[ Look how friendly she is... ]

[godslay]

[ ... All right. She understands that. Especially in a place like this, where things can be so unpredictable.

She's quiet for a moment, considering. ]

You would learn more from doing it yourself.

[godslay]

[ She comes over to the couch, leaning over the back of it and scrutinizing him. ]

You intend to bet against me?

[ Rude?? ]

video;

[radicalspeed]

[Awww, you're like Kazuma. But cuter and greener.]

Ohhhh, I see how it is. You've got some pent up anger to let out! Sparring is a fantastic way to keep you athletically fit, though. It's important to stay in shape if you want to have a decent lifestyle. Right?

[He is tragically in a wheelchair, at the moment...

But. That might not stop him.]

[nostalgiabomb]

[ With one hand pressed against his chest, the other holding the device, he looks up at her with wide, innocent eyes. ]

Gamora.

[ Breathless and affronted. ]

I would never.

[godslay]

It's less about staying fit and more about preparedness for battle.

[ Good shape is a benefit, sure, but her augmentations handle a lot of that. ]

And I don't have any pent up anger.

[godslay]

Then why are you looking at my "competition?"

[ And she's focusing that oh-so pointed, piercing look on him. ]

[radicalspeed]

Staying fit is also being prepared!

[As you can hear, he's either unintentionally annoying or completely and utterly annoying on purpose. Which one could it be??]

Are you worried there'll be a lot of battles ahead of you? In good old Riverview?

Or are you one of these Perimeter Guards I've been so well informed of?