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Missions, readiness and you (@gladio; video)

[ 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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Not interested in learning how to 'live off the land'. I had more than enough of that shit when I was in my navy greens and still learning what end of a gun you point at the 'bad guys'.

[This one's voice is almost a hollow echo, but it's calm and careful--nearly with a sarcastic draw to it.]

Interested in the first one. I'm not a stranger to working in a group--and I'm no stranger to playing bodyguard and working muscle.

So long as the others you find to tag along with you aren't braindead idiots, count me in.

Name's Reaper.

[This is the first he's seen the monsters, and that's... hm, he's back to worrying about this place. It seems like such heaven compared to the place he was stuck before, but he could not handle a monster.]

You're as active as always. I'm not in any shape to be able to do anything like missions or combat, but perhaps you could help me learn to defend myself a little. It's so difficult without the people who usually quickly come to my aid being here.

*Someone looks unimpressed. Well, her eye and a little of her face. Someone try to teach Chandra how to make videos? Chandra has had more than one person try to teach her how to fight, and... mostly she just brawls like she always does. It's hard to teach her to ignore her fire logic. The rush of combat, the thrill of split second movements, not choices, actions made because that's just what she does.*

Working with a team is great, but training? Seems boring.

And every time I train I usually just break a bunch of training equipment and leave new scorch marks on the building.

The survival skills I think I have covered.. though I could use a kick in the ass in the physical training sense. Too much booze and food as of late.

[ Not that she looks anything other than pristine, but at the same time, all of this upheaval of time and place has her thinking she ought to at least take things a little more seriously. Vincent had pestered her too before, but, well... since when did she listen to him? ]

Weapons skills... might depend. I think I'd prefer to stick to my guns.

( username: mccree )

[ the man in the video is smoking a cigar, looking dead-on in the camera with a smile. his voice is a lazy drawl. ]

If y'all could use company, I've done the bodyguard bit before. Could use the chance to stretch my legs.

[he likes this guy already.]

Sounds like you're going to be pretty busy for awhile. I'm Steve.

Survival skills... [There's a touch of hesitance in his voice, but Yuuri presses on anyway.]

I think I'd like to take you up on training for that. Are you really helping anyone who asks you?

...

(face nearly pressing to the screen, trying to get a better look at what he's seeing. no, not you gladio. maybe later.)

That sword! Is it yours, or did you get it here?!

When do you conduct these lessons?

[ Oh, Líadan is quite familiar with that lilt of authority given she's been on the receiving end of words colored by it -- and usually in conjunction with a lecture of cautioning in some form or another -- more times than she cares to remember. It's this that sees the corner of one side of her mouth tug upward, but any mischief filters out as she more seriously considers the rest of the message. Combat training, huh? Her own has stalled since her arrival and she could use an instructor in one-handed swordsmanship. How else is she going to catch up to her friends? And, really, she could use the versatility in her arsenal much as she loves her daggers and as skilled as she is in the use of them and magick in combat.

It couldn't hurt to ask. ]

I think I'd like to know if you're actually any good with that sword. So, are you?

Edited (bc fail) 2017-04-26 03:23 (UTC)

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