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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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[gunah]

Step too far and one loses true understanding. Too close, one loses perspective. Where do you stand?

You are kind to say that.

[ Which is about all she can say to that. Even the elders decided that the best use of their talent was simply to ensure no trace amount of their hazardous bodies remain after death. Who is she to believe she knows better? ]

[ex_adept136]

In some ways, both might present themselves as challenges to me.

[He's at once part of two worlds and neither, perspective close and yet outside. To that end, he doesn't presume he sees everything clearly]

It's not kindness, simply experience. I once feared my own strength was good for nothing but destruction.

But I choose to believe strengths exist to protect, if we're stubborn enough to find a way. If I can do that, surely you can too.

[gunah]

Thank you.

[ For the good will, for his belief in her when there's little reason for it. ]

Stubbornness hasn't served me well, but that is no reason to believe it won't, especially with the help of a knowledgeable friend.

[ex_adept136]

Ah, I haven't done anything just yet.

[Nothing worthy of thanks, surely]

But I believe we're all stronger for having one another. That's one of the great things about being part of a squad. Let's do our best.

[gunah]

You believed the good in me. That is more than others have done.

So yes, for you, I will do my best.

[ex_adept136]

And I'll do my best to be of assistance, and show you that belief is well-founded.

See you soon.