Let's Train in 100 Times Gravity

[shineinside]

Who: Anyone who wants to come by! Tag in, thread with Yuka, thread with each other, whatever you want.
What: Combat training/practice.
When: Sunset, each night for a week minimum.
Where: East end of Islet 1.
Warnings: Possible blood if things get out of hand, implied 80s training montage songs

Yuka chose this location because the ground was level, there was enough space for people to move around, and nobody was really using it for anything else. No wild beasts, no fish people to disturb, no strange psychological effects... the ideal place for people to gather for an hour or two and get some good-natured fighting in. The snow on the ground wasn't ideal, she supposed, but that stuff was everywhere, so they'd just have to make do. It'd probably be snowing during the invasion, anyway.

Each evening, as the sun inched towards the horizon, Yuka set her other tasks aside to come out and wait. Jug of wassail sitting at the edge of the space, bundled in warm clothes and scarves, Yuka paced, wondering if this was really going to be worth the time. Are there people willing to spend that much time to train others when there's so much else that needs doing? Can someone even learn enough to make a difference in this little time? For that matter, are these shadow monsters something you can even fight with your fists? If nothing else, it would be good to do some physical activity in just to get her mind to stop going in circles.

For those who arrived early, there would be less to do, but even just talking through what different fighting skills people had would be useful for later on. Once more people arrived, those who use similar weapons could work together, and those with more combat experience could work with those with less. Or, people who know each other or are curious about each other's abilities could seek each other out for a sparring match.

So: Fight, teach, learn, take breaks, drink, chat. Bring your own wassail if you can - Yuka's can only stretch so far.

Comments

[shineinside]

I-I don't think I could use a gun... [GUNS ARE SCARY]

But a bow might not be impossible. Is there anyone here who's good at archer who could teach me to use one?

[prettypurpleparlor]

[Muffet mentally runs over the list of people she's met here who use physical weapons- she can think of a few people with swords, several more with knives, but no one with a bow comes immediately to mind.]

I admit I can't recall anyone in particular, but it can't hurt to ask around and see if anyone does.

[It briefly occurs to her that Ardyn would probably have picked up a thing or two about archery over the years given his very long lifespan and fondness for violence, but she's reluctant to volunteer him for anything without asking first, knowing how little he trusts himself.]

[shineinside]

I guess it's something to keep in mind, at least. In the meantime, I should be able to get by using my fists and my magic, especially if I don't wander off by myself.

[Time to spend even more time with Kyouko, probably.]

[prettypurpleparlor]

Well, if nothing else we could always team up- I'll hold them in place and you punch.

[shineinside]

Yeah, we'd make a pretty good combination, wouldn't we? Maybe you should try fighting together with Kyouko instead, though, she's way stronger than me.

[prettypurpleparlor]

There's no reason all three of us couldn't work together, really- the more people in a group, the better our chances are likely to be.

[shineinside]

Oh, that's a good idea! You could restrain enemies, Kyouko could attack, and I could support!

[prettypurpleparlor]

As they say, many hands make light work- and I ought to know, seeing as I have the most hands here.