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[ex_adept136]

It's occurred to me that since our membership shifts and our backgrounds vary so much, it might be good to compare what we're capable of. More to the point, I was thinking we might be able to help each other pick up relevant skills, if not hone the ones we already have.

If people are looking to train or think they could help others, why don't we discuss that here? I know at least a few of us don't have backgrounds in combat, for example. On our first day here I met someone who wasn't familiar with firearms but might get good use out of the skill, for another.

In my case, I have experience training others and can help with hand-to-hand combat. I can work with people ranging from average human strength to well above it. I've got some skill with swords and knives, but I wouldn't compare that to someone who specializes in them, and that's something I'd like to work on. In terms of non-combative skills, if someone wants to work on something like cooking, I'm reasonably helpful there.

Let's see how we can help each other improve.

[ooc: Please feel free to thread-hop/jack here, that's what this is for!]

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[ex_adept136]

[Lucina here's the one doing him a favor, of course...]

You're very kind to say such things.

I've got time in the mornings, since I tend to get an early start. Do you have a preference of location for sparring?

[tolight]

[ They're too polite how dare they, also Haise is teaching her more things?? So there. ]

I only speak the truth.

Somewhere on the outskirts, as to not disturb the townsfolk. I believe there's a forest nearby that would do well. [ Since you know, grass makes for good padding or something. ]

[ex_adept136]

[That they are. A battle of manners rages on, as he wouldn't want to argue with her, yet still thinks she's very nice to say and believe that]

Sounds good to me. How early do you tend to be up?

[tolight]

As the sun rises, perhaps a little earlier. [ Or something, this sounds right enough....... ] Would that be acceptable?

[ex_adept136]

[As he imagines this is too early for Chihiro to report in for toothpaste...]

Yes, I should be able to keep up with that.

As for sewing, I'm sure we can get supplies from the local tailor.

[tolight]

Excellent. [ SHE'D OFFER TO GET THE SUPPLIES but the last time she needed money to get anything was basically never, she's broke as heck. ]

Thank you, Haise.

[ex_adept136]

Hey, we're teammates, remember? Being part of a squad is important where I come from.

Besides, I appreciate that you're willing to spar with me. So thank you, Lucina.

[tolight]

[ Makes a note to ask about this at a later date... ] Teammates or not, it does not discount the fact that I appreciate it nonetheless.

... Is there a reason I would think otherwise?

[ex_adept136]

I'm not quite accustomed to being thanked so much, but things like this were always pretty normal back home.

[Granted... Haise served as a mentor, so it's to be expected.

Here, it is a bit different, but he's unaccustomed to all these thanks]

So I guess it's that I'm still adjusting to the broader scope of our group, in some ways.

[tolight]

Oh. I ... did not mean to cause you discomfort. [ Lucina, on the other hand, is used to having time as a precious resource. So the fact that someone willingly chooses to spend it with her, to train or otherwise, is something that should be thanked. ]

I had assumed you had been with ALASTAIR for quite some time, now.

[ex_adept136]

The better part of a year now, due to some time discrepancies between one world and Oska. Please, don't worry about it.

I think sometimes, old habits and expectations just take time to change.

[And that's nothing for which he feels she ought to be concerned]

[tolight]

Of course. [ Including a nod that he definitely can't see, but she does anyway. ]

... Then I will see you tomorrow morning, Haise.

[ex_adept136]

I'll look forward to it, Lucina.

[And he'll bring her something for breakfast when that time comes around]