Gym: Wednesday Morning

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Not his usual territory, but Jack's in the gym, poking at the equipment. He's oddly attracted to the practice swords, but he's not dumb enough to try using one when he doesn't know how.

He's not exercising, he's just hanging out, but that could change.

[ooc: Open for all your gym needs! Just FYI, Jack's actually waiting for someone, and I'm on SP like woah after a few hours.]

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[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

Cedric's visits to the gym have been...well, he's been here once or twice so he's not really sure why he's here today.

Of course, once he spots Jack, he's very glad he'd ended up here.

"Up early again, are you?" Cedric says, walking over to him.

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"I think it's becoming a habit," Jack replied as he left off fiddling with the swords and smiled at Cedric. "But you're right here with me." He raised an eyebrow at Cedric. "Couldn't sleep?"

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"Slept enough," he replies. "I wasn't very tired anymore. Starting an exercise regime, Jack?"

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Nope, but I might be learning some self-defence." Jack walked across the gym to stand in front of Cedric. "Good morning," he said with a smile and kissed him, one hand brushing across his jaw.

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"Hm. Yes, it is," he says, grinning anew. "Self defense? Hand to hand, I'm guessing?"

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Can you think of anything more appropriate?" he asked innocently, grinning back at Cedric.

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"True," he say, shrugging one shoulder. "I'm sure you'll excel, as you usually do." Crossing his arms in front of him, he asks, "You might even have to teach me once you've mastered hand to hand combat."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack laughed. "I think mastery will be a long way off. But anything I learn, I'll be happy to show you." He touched Cedric's arm, looking at him curiously. "Do wizards need anything besides magic?"

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"Intelligence. Agility. Adaptability. And courage, probably. I'm still learning a lot of those," he says. "Just in case, you know..."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack studied him for a moment before saying, "You already have all of those, I think." He cocked his head. "In case...?" he asked quietly.

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"Wizards don't always turn out well," he says quietly. "Dark wizards and witches do happen."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack nodded. "I remember you said it could happen," he replied. "Any advantage you can gain, you should. And any way I can help, I will. Especially since your magic training's on hold."

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"I'll tell you more at a later time," he promises. "About them. Speaking of training, it might not be completely on hold. Are you occupied tomorrow morning?"

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Okay," he said simply. "And I have exactly nothing planned for tomorrow morning." He ran a hand through his hair and grinned. "Though if the past few days are anything to go by, I'll be up early."

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"Early's actually preferred," he says with a smile. "I've volunteered to help Isabel exercise her powers and, with that, I get to do some magic of my own. Would you like to come and watch?"

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"More magic?" Jack's face lit up. "Yes. Count me in. When and where?" he asked, bouncing on his heels. He paused, then added, "And it's really great of you to help Izzy."

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

Grinning at Jack's obvious excitement, he says, "We're thinking somewhere on the beach, I believe. Secluded enough not to draw attention. Tomorrow morning, early. And it's my pleasure, really. I'm excited to see what she's been telling me about."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Secluded...beach...You know, I might have just the place in mind," he smirked. "But come and get me? I don't want to miss a chance to see what you and Izzy can do."

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"I'll come get you," he promises. "And now I should go, leave you to your self defense training."

He leans in and kisses him lightly. "Good luck."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Thanks, I might need it," he said with a smile. "See you tomorrow."

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam came running in, a bit late and flustered. "Hey, Jack. Sorry, I overslept."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Hey, Sam." Grinning, he walked over to her. "Someone been keeping you up at night?"

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Got struck by inspiration in the wee hours of Sunday morning," Sam grinned back, getting out the pads. "Seems something got my creative juices flowing."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack eyed the pads and the grin and chuckled. "Good to know. Is your sudden inspiration anything I can help with?"

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[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Not at this exact moment," Sam said, handing him a set of gloves and a face protector and wondering if he'd actually wear the foam helmet. "But it's gonna be a heck of an acceptance speech someday when I win the Nobel Prize in Physics."