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[It's about midday when Shayera turns on the comm, sitting in the comforts of her suite in the Earth Sector. Her expression is her default serious, and her overall demeanor shows she means business, despite feeling a tad unusual about making a public appearance that's not in person. But that aside, she knows that she has something that needs to be said, and a little awkwardness isn't going to stop her.] My name is Shayera Hol. Most of you probably don't know me, but that's not the point here. I'm here to talk about training for self-defense in battle.

[She leans back in her chair to get comfortable, arms crossed as she speaks.] I know there's been a few other posts about this, but having more offers doesn't hurt things. A-- [There's a brief hesitation as she decides which word best describes Kyle. He said family, but... she never agreed to that.] friend of mine brought it to my attention that there are people here who need to know how to fight. There's things here that can kill, and people should be prepared to defend themselves against them should the need arise. I'm a pretty competent fighter, so don't worry about me knowing what I'm doing.

[Then there's the fact that there's teenagers here, and they're really going to need help unless they have some form of fighting on their own.] Even if you have your own powers or whatnot, knowing how to fight is still crucial. I'd be willing to help anybody out, so just give me a call, or come to my apartment, EA-2C. I'll be starting the lessons in a couple of weeks, if nothing unexpected pops up.

[filtered message to Captain James Kirk and Clara Oswald]

[Once that's been taken care of, she fixes up a filter to the two Kyle told her about.] The little ball of sunshine told me about you two in particular needing training, so don't expect to get out of it. If you've got any questions, feel free to drop by.

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[He smiles back.] It's all kind of strange. But I'm happy that I get to meet some of them, anyway. And meet people from my world, or a world like mine, that I might not ever get to meet otherwise. I mean, look at us! We're two same but different universe people, out on the make, like this is completely normal.

I've yet to meet people I didn't know, or hadn't heard of in universe. So I guess I have mixed feelings on it. It just makes it a little harder when... they don't know the things I do. [And considering her past, it's a major blow to the feeling of familiarity.] I think with the kind of worlds we live in, it's hard to really be surprised by anything.

[He nods.] These are reasons why drinking was discovered as a helpful tool.

[Ah, drinking. She simply sighs, shaking her head.] Despite how much I'd love to go drinking, I can't afford to have too much in case something comes up. Call me overly cautious, but that's what my job's done for me.

Now I have no idea how you're supposed to deal with all of this, then!

[She raises her mace, waving it around a little.] Hitting a few things with this works fine sometimes.

Good god that looks painful. Is that an every day accessory, or just a sometimes one?

Everyday accessory. I wouldn't be me without it.

...So is it in like, a big purse, or...?

If I hide it, I'm not very intimidating, am I? I keep it on my hip. [No seriously, she walks around with an Nth metal mace on her hip. Fashion statement, man.]

I think it's more the surprise in the reveal that intimidates, more then showing it off all the time! You could be missing out on a vital part of intimidation tactics, right there.

Well, if you can tell me where to find a bag that's big enough to hold it, but functional enough that it doesn't get in the way, and won't tear from the weight of the mace? Call me.

Edited 2013-08-25 22:05 (UTC)

I accept this challenge! Consider it done.

It's cute how you make it sound so easy to just find a perfect bag.

Well thank you for the compliment! The only question I have left for you is what color would you prefer?

[Dick pls.] A light color. Nothing too vibrant or flashy, then I just stick out like a sore thumb.

I can do that! I mean, I was thinking red, but I'll tone it down. Something that'll look like a bag without looking too much like a bag. [Where was he going with that one?]

Good, it'll match my hair. But "look like a bag without looking too much like a bag". Because that makes perfect sense. Oh, and if you can, make it a messenger bag. It'd be a pain if it kept falling off my shoulder all the time.

Now you're dictating what kind of bag it has to be!? You're starting to make this tougher then it has to be!

If it's getting too tough for you...

What? No! I got this. No worries, I have this under control.

Then go ahead and surprise me.

Yes ma'am.

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[video] They'll go back to being cute, this is normal: cute, depressing, cute.

[video] so basically per the norm for DC characters

[video] Pretty much, yup!

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