video | username: pearl

[beyourrock]

[Pearl was a little apprehensive at first to go ahead about this. But when she thought about it, this would be beneficial to many people here. Especially for people who were not used to missions, or even fighting for that matter.

Swallowing hard, Pearl lifts her head and sets her 'communicator' on a rock in the outskirts of the city. Out of harm's way. Once it was perfect, she starts.]

Greetings everyone of ALASTAIR. My name is Pearl, and I wanted to offer my assistance.

[In her hand, it looks to be a sword, held confidently. She bows in greeting to the jewel, shifting awkwardly. This was so different than what she's used to. Heck, she didn't know if it was even working.

Behind her, another 'Pearl' comes up behind her, with a sword as well, about to strike her over the head with it. But in one swift movement, the opposing Pearl falls to the ground, flickering. Pearl lowers her arm, the sword having penetrated the hologram, which fizzles out of existence altogether.]

I have experience when it comes to swordsmanship, and as well as experience with the use of a spear. I wanted to gather if there would be any interest for some training. We all come from many different backgrounds, myself included. I want to make sure everyone has a chance to defend themselves.

For now, I'm gauging interest. Also, if anyone else is interested in hosting some training as well. I don't... mean to be the 'head' of any group. I merely wish to help where I can. This would help immensely for what might be on the horizon for us.

If anyone has any questions, please let me know. And if you wish to speak to me in person, I'm just on the outskirts here.

Comments

weapon_stories

[of_her_own_accord]

My goodness! You can generate a sword from pure energy! That's truly amazing! Do you have a name for it?

[beyourrock]

I ah.. not exactly pure energy, but ah.

A name? For my sword or...?

username: adlantisag

[adlantisag]

[ Her first time using this two-way mirror view! HI. ]

Hello, Pearl. You know I wield the spear. Shall I come see you?

[beyourrock]

Ah, Kida! It's good to see you!

[And she smiles brightly seeing her before nodding furiously.]

Yes, of course you may!

username: 1hitko, video

[unoradinary]

[Oh gosh, is this...]

Hi there! This is convenient, y'know, I was looking for you...I think.

[Just in case there're two pearls.]

[beyourrock]

Looking for me?

Why's that?

video; [kingofheroes]

[babbylon]

[Oh, it's Pearl... there's a moment's worth of hesitation on Gilgamesh's end before he confesses:]

I misjudged you. Earlier.

[beyourrock]

Gilgamesh.

[She nods in greeting but is taken aback by his comment.]

Pardon?

username: huntsman

[dishearten]

( violence is not exactly his favorite subject, but fact of the matter is, she's right. it's vital the group knows how to defend themselves. )

I could teach archery. If it's wanted.

( he knows how to run a sword and a shield but he doesn't like them, and would rather not pick them up again. )

Hand to hand too, I suppose.

[beyourrock]

Archery would be benefical! I'm sure we could purchase some bows and arrows for ourselves.

Ah, hand to hand... I'm not very well versed in that. That would be great to know.

Username: sakurakinomoto

[keystaff]

Eh? Wow, Pearl! That's amazing! I mean, I have the Sword, but I've never....actually trained with it, exactly.

[Or. Any of the Cards. It's mostly been instinct and advice from Kero or Syaoran that has kept her going in collecting them. She's never actually sat down to train in using any of them. Sword being one she has used before, but she's not sure she could really stand up against people actually trained with using it.]

I didn't know there were two of you--hoe?

[Oh. Wait. That's. Not actually Pearl. Or a twin. Something....more along the lines of the Mirror Card? Sakura never considered that, in training.]

Um, if it's okay, I might come see about training. I have my own Sword, so you don't need to worry about that.

[beyourrock]

Hello, Sakura!

Well, now is the best time to train with it, wouldn't you say? You're more than welcome to stop by for a chat.

@konyx, video

[onblackwings]

Do you think we'll encounter violent opposition?

[ she sounds entirely too hopeful about that ]

[beyourrock]

I would hope not but... you can never be too careful.

We faced down dragons before hand, but then again, I never had to use force against them.

username: Big Kitty

[evasively]

[ There's some cheerful clapping. He was watching the whole thing with some interest, and he genuinely finds it very impressive. ]

Hyuu! [ And that was a miserable attempt at whistling. Rather than actually whistle, he voices out the sound instead. ] Wow, you're so cool! That was amazing!

[beyourrock]

C-Cool?

[She blushes a little and curls some hair from her cheek.]

It wasn't all that much. But ah.... thank you.

username: levi

[powerdriven]

[ he'd made the realization that not all of them were trained quickly upon his arrival, but this in particular is a reminder of the fact. and now that she points it out, while they've got what seems like a lot of free time in between their information gathering, it's a good time for them to harness it. perhaps even a necessary time.

the sword she uses is interesting, not to mention the decoy. ]

My experiences are a bit more... practical, but I could give teaching a shot.

[beyourrock]

Pratical? In what sense?

Hand to hand perhaps?

SN; sigelindesullivan

[grunehexe]

Are you an illusionist?

[beyourrock]

No, I'm just able to create holograms of people and inanimate objects.

It's one of my powers.

username: butterfly

[digophelia]

[ While Alice doesn't verbally say so, she thinks Pearl's appearance is pretty, in an odd way. Pale skin and peach hair? It's not a sight that she's seen before. ]

What if we don't have either? What if we have a knife?

[ She isn't sure she'd take a stranger's help, but as always, Alice is curious. ]

[beyourrock]

Any kind of training would be useful. I'm not experienced in knives however.

[sediments]

FROM: bLIN

[ Behold, the sight of half of Bolin's face, eager eyes and what looks to be the top half of a great big smile.

He doesn't move further back. ]

Ooh, Pearl! [ Hi, it's Bolin. ] Me! I wanna learn! I've never used a sword before.

[beyourrock]

[Oh Bolin, you adorable cinnamon bun.]

I would be more than willing to teach you, Bolin.

There may be situations where your... 'bending' may not be plausible. Best to have a fallback plan.

username: PARTY

[inroad]

Some cool style right there.

[ he approves ] You can create your own opponents to train with?

[beyourrock]

That is correct. It's my own specialized training program.

video; baaaan

[perma_banned]

Ahhhn? [It was dark, wherever Ban was. Tinted red, the only available light reflected off of his armor, bleeding over him.]

Look at you, treatin' this like some sort of boot camp~.

[He was sober--for once--which wasn't necessarily a good thing.]

[beyourrock]

[She huffs a little. OH GREAT it's this guy.]

This isn't about boots! This about preparing people for what may come in the future!

username: mikazukimunechika

[munechika]

How very fascinating and very impressive. [ especially from a sword like him who's only known one form of magic and that's his saniwa's. ] Are you a sage as well, young miss?

[beyourrock]

[Pearl shakes her head.]

It was magic, yes, but I'm far from being a sage. I'm... [Don't say magical space rock. Don't say magical space rock.]

A guardian.

username: obi

[bodyscarred]

Well, why not? My swordsmanship could use a little polishing.

[ Zen had decided to call him a knight, after all, even if his expertise is hand-to-hand combat... might as well look occasionally fancy about it. ]

[beyourrock]

Great!

My goodness, I'm seeing so much interest thus far, this is better than what I expected!

[ VIDEO ] [ username: FruitsParfaitSamurai ]

[naturallywavy]

_{[ of course this is going to get a samurai's attention.
He's only got one question on the mind: ]}

Hey, oi. Where did you get a sword like that?

[beyourrock]

Oh ah, I store a few in my gem for training purposes.

[She says as she gestures to the pearl in her forehead, which glows dimly for emphasis.]

username: julius

[viscontree]

Hello, Pearl. My name is Julius Visconti and I'm a trained combat instructor.

[He won't go into too much detail, but he did train his unit for a long time. Julius can put some of his combat knowledge to use here. ]

Allow me to be of service to you.

[beyourrock]

Greetings, Mr. Visconti.

[She smiles bashfully.]

Oh please! It's for the benefit of everyone here, not just me! If you're more than willing to teach, that's more than enough for anyone at this point.

video; [axecerbic]

[lumberpuncture]

[SHE'S JUST HERE TO BE AN ASSHOLE]

[(though she is interested in what this strange-looking woman can do)]

Awwww, isn't that sweet of you. It just gives me warm fuzzies all around, all this "teaching kids to murder" business.

[beyourrock]

That's not my intention!

I'm trying to give people a means to protect themselves.

25 years later [video: tiger millionaire]

[jamminshield]

[Steven Universe watched her video with stars in his eyes! Once Pearl unleashes that dazzling display on her holograms, it's met to excited cheering and applause from Steven!]

That was so cool! [He makes some sword-swishing motions and noises at the air to mimic her coolness.]

And you're gonna take students now? Pearl, that's amazing!!

[beyourrock]

[She smiles, seeing Steven and shrugs shyly.]

I hope to! A few anyways. I mean, it's no different from me teaching you and Connie.

un: THOR ODINSON

[norse]

I've no interest in training in the sword as my weapon of choice is far blunter and my technique much simpler, [ and here he holds up Mjolnir to give a playful swing in full view of the device set into his vambrace, ] but I would commend you on such talents as shown here today.

[beyourrock]

A hammer...?

[She peers into the communicator and blinks, seeing the hammer. Really? That thing? Well, if it works for him... but it does little to stop the skeptical look on her face. But she smiles none the less]

Ah, thank you sir. I know it's not much, but it's a little something!

username: emma swan

[sheriffing]

I'm better at hand to hand than I am with a sword. I could help with the former, and maybe use a few pointers with the latter?

[She prefers guns, honestly. When it comes to the kind of weaponry that her family and friends are comfortable with, she could still use a little work.]

[beyourrock]

Of course! There are bound to be times in which there isn't a weapon in reach. Hand to hand combat is very vital.

I'd be more than willing to give a few pointers on sword fighting, if you are interested.