02; text - calling errybody

[schild]

[ The post starts in voice, then becomes text. ]

Typing this out so it's easier... Here we go.

Hey everyone, it's Ryan from the fire department. I know things are a little tense with everything going on, but if you ask me then there's no better time to start making preparations and working together, right?

Anyway, that's what this is. I've talked to my captain and he agreed to lend us the community center to put on some first aid and search and rescue training sessions for everybody. Depending on how many people we get, this could be a monthly or bi-weekly thing, too. It's up to you guys.

The sign-up sheet is going up outside the firehouse (it's open to the public) but seeing as how I started it with the Numbers Club in mind, feel free to leave me a note or something with your name (or whatever you want to be identified as, go crazy) here if you're interested. If you have any ideas or would like to help with preparation at all, let me know.

There's gonna be sandwiches and snacks for our first meeting, so feel free to bring your friends.

Comments

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[peacefulwinter]

I'd like to sign up. I'm getting a little tired of being deadweight whenever something happens. I may not be able to fight, but "needs protecting, but handy with bandages" is a lot better than "needs protecting and can't help".

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[schild]

That's the spirit! Who should I put you down as? You can use an alias if that's what you're comfortable with.

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[peacefulwinter]

Winter Adamas. I don't need to hide behind an alias... I'm not worried.

Big talk from someone that can't defend herself, I guess, but I don't want to run away from all this anymore. That... starts with learning to help, somehow.

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[schild]

Good to hear. The first step's always the hardest. Every little bit counts after that. Like you said, better to know what to do in the meantime than just wait for someone to rescue.

[peacefulwinter]

Mm... I just hope I can find the strength to keep taking those steps. First aid is one thing, since I get hurt so often that I need it anyway, but there's so much more I need to be able to do. Self-defense, for starters.

[schild]

Yeah, things have gotten dangerous, huh? Wasn't someone giving classes on self-defense, too?

[peacefulwinter]

I think so. I think I'd better look again. I just... I know it's getting dangerous. But I don't want that danger to rule my life, you know?

[schild]

Of course. The more prepared you are, the safer you'll be, ultimately.

[peacefulwinter]

Right. I know that, I just... it's still hard. I'm a peaceful person by nature. But I know I can't just keep sitting back, and... um. I think I'm just repeating myself now.

Regardless, I'm looking forward to the class.

[schild]

I know what you mean. [ Sounds a lot like Bertl... ] That's a hard decision to make, but ultimately you've gotta make it for yourself, no one else.

Sounds like you've already decided, though.

[peacefulwinter]

I have. After the cave, and one or two other things... I'm tired of having to watch other people get hurt while I just hide in a corner. I don't have any useful skills, so that's why I want to learn.

...I mean, I don't want to hurt someone, either, but if that's what it takes, I'm willing to learn.

[Good thing you can't see her fingers shaking on the touchpad. Winter, maybe you should dial back the bravado.]

[schild]

Of course. You're really brave to make that decision, you know? It's alright to be scared too, but it's what you do with your fear that makes you strong.

[ Yeah, heartfelt lectures! ]

[peacefulwinter]

You're right. I am scared. But... I'm more angry at myself. I think that's the driving factor.

Do I need to bring anything, or should I just show up?

[schild]

Nope, just yourself. Maybe a notebook if you want to take notes.

[peacefulwinter]

Got it. I'll be there, then. And, um, thank you.

[schild]

Not a problem. I'll see you then.