Missions, readiness and you (@gladio; video)

[leatherdaddy]

[ There's a video feed of a monster thrashing wildly, tramping over the ground and kicking up dirt and debris as it rushes toward the perimeter. It's joined by another, and another. They follow and stamp, snorting steam as they scream towards the fence. The video cuts away before the finale - where the Perimeter Guard make short work on the creatures. Instead, the camera focuses on a man with deep brown hair, amber eyes and wearing only a leather jacket and a large tattoo of a bird.

Hello, network. There's been enough reasons  to warrant a public message about safety (particularly now that it's his job), as well as an advertisement for self improvement. He's a big guy and despite his casual appearance and tone, he speaks with a certain authority of one with a lot of experience giving inspirational instruction. ]

I'm sure you've seen the posts.  Missions, a chance to do your part here.  You might even be tempted to try it solo.  Don't. If you think you're gonna be able to stand up against a swarm by yourself, don't bother - you won't stand a chance. [ Gladiolus drops his gaze down to his palm, then tightens it into a fist. ] But I ain't meetin' my end here, and I'm not about to let that happen to anyone on my watch. So be careful out there, team up. Train. Don't get caught in a bad situation unprepared.

[ The King's Shield's mouth pulls into a smile, hoisting a very massive greatsword nearly as tall as he is with a blade almost as wide as his waist and letting it rest on his shoulder. He doesn't seem to show any effort in doing so. ]

I'll be holding some combat training down by the barracks if you're interested in learning how to keep you and your loved ones safe. Survival skills, physical training, weapon skills... if you're interested, just ask for Gladio. That said, I got some missions that I'm opening up for interested parties.  One is pretty routine - get our tech guy to the fence for repairs, then get out.  The other?  Well, let's just call it an extended seminar on living off the land... there are some pretty impressive beasts out there, some of which might even be tameable.  Lemme know what you think.

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[leatherdaddy]

[ Gladiolus isn't surprised, you don't just get a bunch of heroes from other worlds and expect there to be a shortage of hot shots, right? But he's used to dealing with the likes of Noctis, so... this isn't his first rodeo. ]

The 'practical application' sort, huh? You know, training can happen on the field just as much at home. Maybe what you need is something with an element of danger. None of this kid gloves bullshit.

[ He's sure he can find a way to appeal to what he assumes is a berserker. ]

[firelogic]

It isn't the danger, I mean, I'm used to that. Really used to it. I just am really bad for furniture, property values... Anyway I didn't need kids gloves when I was a kid.

*Berserker is not a creature type on Chandra! Although it is accurate to her if you gave her an axe.*

[leatherdaddy]

Sure, okay. So what's your point? Training and missions don't interest you, so what - you looking to issue a challenge or something?

[firelogic]

*Chandra sighed, this was annoying, he wasn't getting it. She holds up a hand and wiggles her fingers.*

When I punch things.

*She makes a fist, her hand starts to glow, and it bursts into flames.*

It is like this, and normal people don't fireproof everything. It gets annoying, people get so mad when I set their stuff on fire. They shouldn't have made it so flammable!

If I'm practicing, for anything, there's fire. Loooooooots of fire.

[leatherdaddy]

[ If he doesn't appear to be getting it, it's because he's still waiting for her to get to the punchline - why hit up an advert for training and missions when you hate them both?

Gladio squints. ] ...Right, because of the fire. You destroy stuff. [ This fire stuff, that's normal even here, isn't it? ] Have you considered fireproofing yourself? Keeping that contained?

[firelogic]

*She misses Gids. Gids understood why Chandra didn't do any training.*

When you're in a real fight do you tell the giant constructs, or actual giants, or whatever else is attacking you 'hold up gotta fireproof the area'? Or whatever you need for your powers.

We live in a very flammable city surrounded by a very flammable forest. I've been working hard to avoid getting into fights while I explore and map the surrounding area.

...mostly...

*Chandra you have started like four fires by accident.*

[leatherdaddy]

Okay, lady. Focus. We're talkin' about training scenarios, not actual combat.

[ Gladio plants his hands on his hips, assuming a mad dad expression he reserves for picky eaters and layabouts named Noctis. ]

You need to quit makin' excuses and start thinking about how you can control your little... problem. Otherwise, this conversation's over 'cuz I can't help you.