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[wholenewstory]

[Cassandra's expression is quietly curious as she considers the feed.]

Was wondering - how many of you are fighters.

I'd like...more sparring partners. We could - learn from each other.

[After a moment of thoughtful silence, her brow furrows.]

If you don't know how - I could teach you.

It's...better. To be able to...to defend yourself.

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[demon_brat]

... yes.

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[wholenewstory]

[Her face lights up into a wide grin.]

Should be...fun.

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[plains_hunter]

[Hard to turn down an invitation.]

I'd be up for something. Guess I could put off my mainland trip another day or so.

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[wholenewstory]

[Cass nods, a smile touching her lips.]

When - and where?

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[notdreaming]

I had to learn sparring for my graduation tests, but I was never very good at it. I'm beginning to think it might not be so antiquated after all.

Do you mind if... I think I'm probably stronger than you are?

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[wholenewstory]

[She recognises Supergirl, of course, but there's no way to bring that up without - compromising things. And it would probably be...awkward for her. Uncomfortable.

So Cass just smiles, and gives her an assuring nod.]

That's - fine. Needed to...compensate before.

Do you know how strong you are? Um, in comparison?

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[tactile_telekinesis]

Hey, totally up for this!

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[wholenewstory]

[She can't help but grin. He doesn't know her, but - well, he can get to.]

Good.

Any good places - in Water Sector?

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[sophos]

Sparring, huh? Can't go wrong with a little extra practice.

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[wholenewstory]

[Cass nods, with an approving smile.]

Exactly.

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[grimreaping]

I agree, being able to defend oneself is an invaluable asset.

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[wholenewstory]

[A slight nod.]

You can.

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[wherethestoryis]

I got some teaching from the best I know [Bruce] and I was raised to know what I was doing, but...

[She smiles at Cass.]

Well, I could still use practice--although you'd end up teaching me, no doubt.

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[wholenewstory]

[Cass inclines her head, lips curving.]

Would be...honoured.

[survival_isnt_living]

[It's a long, long time before Septimus replies to this.

She's a kid. She seems oddly certain of herself, for a kid-- But then, he had the power and training to kill when he was younger than she is--]

What kind of fighting do you do?

[Pause--one that's a little too long. His face is curious, but there's an almost invisible tightness around his eyes that mars the otherwise relaxed expression.]

Or rather, were you looking for a specific kind of sparring?

[wholenewstory]

[Cassandra considers him, for a moment.]

I don't have a - style. I...react. With whatever I need.

So you can fight...however you want to.

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[wallcrawler]

Well, I'm used to pulling punches, might as well learn how to properly throw one. Count me in!

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[wholenewstory]

Good to know - when to pull a punch, too.

But they need to know you can hit. If you have to.

How much - have you done?

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[controlledvariable]

Someone's popular. [look at all those responses] I didn't realize I was boring you. [she manages to resist sticking her tongue out at Cass]

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[wholenewstory]

[Cass sticks out her tongue in response.] Can't spar...like that.

[And you'd better not try, Stephanie, she will tie you to something.]

[zerotoawesome]

[So this could be the best day of his life right now.]

Hell. Yes. Sign me up.

[wholenewstory]

[Okay, she's beaming. She's never fought a kid made of rock before!]

Great!

Um - when is good? For you?

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[nogutsnoglory]

I ain't a traditionally trained or anythin', but I'm up for sparrin'. Could use some work on my moves. [Since his methods usually involve magic heavy metal guitars and hitting things until they stop moving.]

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[wholenewstory]

[Cass waves a hand.]

Tradition can be - constraining.

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[crotcharrow]

If you think you can fight something faster than the speed of sound, then heh. I'm game.

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[wholenewstory]

[A sharp grin.]

Sounds fun.

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[icanhasshiny]

A lovely offer, people should at least know how to defend themselves! Me, I know what I need to know--that is to say, running away often serves me better than standing and fighting.

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[wholenewstory]

[The cat person! Cass doesn't judge the statement - for some people that's just the best strategy. On the other hand...]

Doesn't always work.

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[andaway]

[Usually he wouldn't offer himself to spar with humans (Bruce doesn't count), but if Cass is able to do half the things he's been told she can do...]

I could go for some sparring, I haven't moved much since I got back. [Being hurt and everything.]

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[wholenewstory]

[Cue a concerned frown because Cass knows a recovering person when she sees one.]

Only if - it won't hurt.

[She's not sure how Kryptonians work really. And she is not at all a hypocrite.]

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[withoutaworld]

I volunteer for sparring any time you want. Sparring, dancing... whatever. [ Grin. ] We'll teach each other.

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[wholenewstory]

[Cass grins back widely.]

Sounds - awesome.

...I should. Make a schedule.

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[tendnottoweep]

I could always use another partner.

What sort of training do you have?

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[wholenewstory]

[Cass bites her lip, brow furrowing. She can make out some of the letters, but - no.]

Um - I can't...

Could you use voice? Please?

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[cowled]

[Bruce just shows up in the room rather than reply to this directly. Because he's the goddamned Batman.]

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[wholenewstory]

[Cass turns her head as her swoops in, smiling up at him.]

Hello.

[usavatar]

I'd love to - I need the practice, and to learn. It's Cassandra, right?

[wholenewstory]

[Cass grins.] Yes. You're - Steve?