Friday, Week 74, Video

[clay_and_truth]

While I don't know many of you very well yet, and you probably have no reason to take me on my word when I say I'm skilled in the area, I'd still like to know if anyone without any skill in combout would be interested in instruction in self-defense, were I to offer it.

Or, for those already more practiced, interested in further honing your skills with melee weapons, provided they could become available- though I can make practice swords from wood easily enough.

I can also give lessons in basic archery, but it's never been my strongest skill. I'm far better at deflecting arrows than nocking them. [She smiles a little, as if at a private joke]

I won't turn away any students, regardless of whether you can pay or not. As people have pointed out to me, there are dangers here, and it would be irresponsible of me not to do everything I can to help- and one of the things I can do is to teach.

Also, does the city have a library, or something similar? I'd like to know of the philosophers and literature of this world.

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haha either way works for me

[last_ofthe_jedi]

No, no, not at all. I, uhm-- [Despite his insistence he does seem to be nervous about something. The privacy of the video feed is changed suddenly.]

[locked to Diana]

It's just that... a couple months ago I was given a year-long sentence for a crime that I-- well, I fundamentally didn't commit it. I mean, I did, but I was forced to do it. It wasn't my choice. What happened wasn't fair to anyone involved.

[He lets out a nervous breath.] Anyway, I had my powers taken away and I'm not allowed to handle any weapons. I used to be a soldier and it's, well, it's been difficult to live with to say the least. All I want is to be able to defend myself and my family. My wife will be giving birth to our first child soon and... I just want them to be safe.

Though, if you don't feel comfortable teaching me I completely understand.

I think it does but Diana's diplomatic enough not to say anything, being an actual diplomat and all.

[clay_and_truth]

[Locked right back]

[Diana nods, and looks down sadly, holding her lasso in her hand]

I understand, and sympathize, and will agree to teach you if you answer a few questions in person first. I myself have had to do regretful things in situations where there was no fair solution.

Luke's already been fourth-walled a couple of times so if something slips it's nbd

[last_ofthe_jedi]

Sure, I wouldn't mind that at all. My job has some long hours but I'm typically off a day or two per week. Where do you usually train?

Diana's been fouth-walled in canon. A lot. After Superboy Prime she can deal with anything.

[clay_and_truth]

That part, I'm still trying to figure out. It seems I have many potential students, but I have yet to familiarize myself with this place well enough to know of a good location to use.

I don't imagine it will be as simple as renting a gym on a weekly basis. Especially since I don't yet have much in the way of coin. [Diana really misses her Embassy right about now.]

[last_ofthe_jedi]

I don't have a lot of money but I'll pay you what I can. Not sure if that'll help with location though. I don't know of any good places either but there might be a few people you can ask. Pepper Potts is the first name that comes to mind. Though honestly I just used to find an empty clearing outside of town.

[clay_and_truth]

That may have to work for one-on-one instruction for now.

Talking to Ms. Potts about somewhere a little more permanent does seem like a good idea though.

[last_ofthe_jedi]

If it works for you then it works for me. I'll have a day off in two days... or should I wait to hear from you?

[Then he huffs a laugh at himself.] Actually I just realized that I never got your name.

[clay_and_truth]

In two days, then. I'll mark an area out with some posts that hopefully isn't too muddy.

My name is Diana. I'm told I'm... easy to spot.

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Luke doesn't quite understand what she means by that but he doesn't question it as he figures he'll find out in two days anyway.]

Sounds good. I'll see you then.