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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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[gunah]

[ Ah. Now she's interested. ]

That seems a heavy load to bear, but a noble one too. Don't you think?

[winces]

Oh, I... I don't know about that. I mean it's not like I can do anything with it.

[ yet, she says hopefully, to herself. ]

[gunah]

If there is a way to manage emotions, I know nothing of it. But I can show you how to feel pain without suffering, witness sorrow without grieving.

[winces]

You—

[ her voice cuts off with a breath, one full of disbelief and hope. she almost doesn't dare to, actually — to hope. it sounds almost too perfect... too good to be true. ]

You can...?

[gunah]

Yes.

[ There's so much hope in the girl's voice that Shuyi feels the need to add a note of caution: ]

Whether you learn to or not, will depend.

[winces]

[ olivia swallows back that hopeful note, replacing it instead with something far more firm. resolved. ]

I promise I'll work hard.

[gunah]

It is never about how hard you work.

[ But there's no reason to be so hard on her. ]

I will do the best I can to show you, and I hope you will understand. Will that be alright?

[winces]

[ it isn't the most encouraging thing to hear — all she thinks she really has is her hard work, no natural skill or talent to speak of. if it does not come down to that, then does she even have a chance...?

but the prospect of doing this, of achieving what this woman speaks of... it's too tempting to refuse. ]

Yes... I'll take anything. Thank you.

[gunah]

[ There are other words she can say to be encouraging, but that's not what she means to do. ]

Do not thank me yet. You may call me Shuyi.

[winces]

[ her smile is small and soft, but genuine. ]

You offered, Miss Shuyi... That's already more than I could ask for.

[ even if nothing comes of it, she can be happy enough to feel a smidgen of hope for a few moments. ]

My name is Olivia.

[gunah]

[ She thinks she remembers how it felt to believe the world and the people in it are always kind, that everyone is out to help each other along, and the gratitude that comes with that perspective. She misses it. It's endearing to see in another person.

Her voice softens when she speaks next. ]

When you are ready then, Olivia, you may call for me.

[winces]

Thank you, Miss Shuyi...!

[ though "readiness" may not be a luxury olivia will be afforded before necessity kicks in. ]