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[ex_elude798]

Following up on a couple of things. First, I found my cat. I...appreciate the concern.

[Those last words are so incredibly awkward, it's impossible not to notice. And he realizes it, clearing his throat. There's a long pause. After what he saw last night, he really can't deny that weird shit is going down anymore.

Weird, dangerous shit]

Anyhow. What "Ellie" said earlier wasn't wrong. How many of you are capable of self-defense, or any form of combat? It's obvious most of you people [Said with a hint of disdain he simply can't mask] won't step up, but whoever will might appreciate if you can defend yourself. You know, until they can fight your battles for you.

If anyone wants to learn some basics, let me know. It might make a difference if you can hold out long enough.

[He pauses here, because it's a point at which he doesn't feel he has the upper hand, per se. Rather, he has to ask for something. And he hates that]

I'd...also like to know who else is willing to fight, if someone ends up in trouble. It's the responsibility of the strong to protect the weak. Someone has to be there to do something about this... [He grapples with his vocabulary, but there really are no words to adequately describe mutant animals and people becoming monsters] these things.

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[eras]

[ Well, doesn't he seem cheerful! ...But it's a good point and she may as well try to be helpful if she is apparently in this without any other options. The voice that comes through is clearly that of a teenaged girl. ]

I'm afraid I only really know basic self-defense? Like, the kind of course you'd take at the community center after being signed up for it. ...If this were actually an MMORPG or something I'd be of more use in a fight, but.

[ Because amazingly enough she never prepped for a battle against werewolves/aliens/whatever the enemy is here, she's still not sure. ]

But with that said, I'd be willing to learn more. And, well, am interested. Given that if things are apparently for sure going to be attacking me, I'd prefer to know how to do something about it? And I'm willing to help out how and when I can, of course. I'm just...not sure I'd be much help, as it stands.

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[ex_elude798]

If I could do what my character does, I could handle things alone. Probably.

[Because he's a MMO gamer too, yessiree. And wouldn't it be convenient to have that kind of power when dealing with what one can only call monsters?

But after a few moments he moves right along before he gets too distracted by the notion]

I can give you some pointers. Martial arts were part of my upbringing, and I can teach you swordsmanship if you want.

[He's actually less outright rude simply because she is willing to do something. Can't not respect that]

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[icy_heavens]

[It's a young voice on this end, clearly someone not yet in their teens. And there's a hint of challenge in it, too.] And would you believe me if I said I was capable?

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[ex_elude798]

[Well, stranger things have happened. He was tough for a kid, himself, though he never dealt with monsters or...whatever these things are]

I can't really discount the possibility.

[recollection]

Glad to hear you found him. [He's so awkward it's almost kind of cute. But she is sincere. It's not easy worrying about a pet.]

That's quite chivalrous, but how basic is... basic? [Now it's her turn to sound awkward. Thalassa knows she doesn't have the body of a fighter, but after hearing about Shiro and the infestations, it would help to be prepared.]

[ex_elude798]

...Thanks.

[Once again, with the most uneasy tone. Like the word doesn't know it wants to come from his mouth]

And I mean whether you could hold off something if it came at you.

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[moarnomsplz]

Yeah, good, calling people cowards is a really great way to make them want to help you out.

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[ex_elude798]

You're wasting my time and yours with that?

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[wirsinddiejager]

I don't know anything about fighting, but I signed up with the guy who was offering martial arts training the other day.

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[ex_elude798]

Should be useful, if the guy knows his stuff.

The less people who have to run until somebody gets to them, the better.

[15minuteslate]

already on it

got a couple people interested, got a place to have the class, and got a couple people who wanna teach

nine pm on wednesdays work for you?

[ex_elude798]

Good to know.

[Especially after he's seen so many people seem to decline doing anything on here. Maybe the people willing to act are quieter.

His best guess anyway]

I've got no scheduling conflicts with that.

[ex_elude798]

I'd like to let others know where that'll be.

[He mentions some time later. And no, he's not good at asking for or about things. Ever]

[Voice]

[dododo]

Is that what we're meant to do, then? Fight them?

[Voice]

[ex_elude798]

If something comes at you with the intent to kill, there's not really a choice.

I've seen that running doesn't work.

[voice]

[boredallready]

[Hi, guess who's really late in paying attention to the network so he has no idea what's been going on.]

What do we even need to fight for? There are other ways to solve problems, you know.

[voice]

[ex_elude798]

Not when monsters start chasing down people who can't defend themselves.

[depolarized]

Told you he'd be fine.

You're volunteering to teach people?

[ex_elude798]

I don't see anyone else stepping up.

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[searchforpeace]

If I may, I know very little basic self-defense but I would be happy to learn should you not be thoroughly occupied with others.

[That said, she adds:]

The strong may protect the weak in other ways as well. Not that I believe self-defense and some combat skill aren't good things. Particularly given how this situation appears to be unfolding now.

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[ex_elude798]

Even if I were, I'd make time. Apparently some other people plan on similar, I'll find out where since they only mentioned when.

[Because casualties should be completely avoidable. As naive as that notion is, he still holds to it]

Information is likewise important. The problem's if we suffer unnecessary losses in order to get it.

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[lightedprincess]

I know self-defense and a little bit of fencing. I've never used either on monsters, but I guess you have to start somewhere.

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[ex_elude798]

You've got a leg up on more than a few people here. Most don't have training with any kind of weapon, as far as I can tell.

[Voice]

[scramasax]

[He'd wanted to say something on the call for those who can fight, alone, but on hearing above that he can teach swordsmanship...]

Are there -- certain - types of swords... that you can work with...?

[Voice]

[ex_elude798]

Japanese, mostly. I've studied kendo for more than half my life.

Some Western styles are adaptable, but stuff like fencing's pretty different.

[voice]

[elfstoned]

It sounds like you have a problem with "not stepping up."

[voice]

[ex_elude798]

Some people will, some people won't.

I'd rather know who will.

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[shut_up_idiot]

I know how to fight and how defend myself and those close to me, and I'm more than willing to try and help out if I see anyone else in trouble.

That said I think you might want to work on your attitude a bit, kid. Insulting people is not the best way of convincing them to step up, you know.

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[ex_elude798]

People will or won't based on who they are. I'm not the... convincing type.

But I do want to know how many people can and will.