ext_26757 ([identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhighdorms2006-08-24 06:16 pm

Gym, Thursday afternoon

Parker had slept in, then gotten up late, so she was well-rested for her swordmanship lesson with Alanna after lunch. She might have been humming the theme from Princess Bride under her breath when she got to the gym.

[ooc: for [livejournal.com profile] threeweapons, but open for all your gym needs]

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-08-25 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
Alanna came in and sent Faithful to gaurd Lightning. "Parker."

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-08-25 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
"Hm...if you're both wearing a lot of padding and Peter and I around, it might even make a very good exercise." Alanna began to stretch out. "Give me a few minutes here."

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-08-25 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Elbow." Alanna said from her position on the floor and stretched out her left arm a second time before picking up her own practice sword. "Do you have any of those sand ball things?"

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-08-25 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
"Sand balls, stress balls, same thing." Alanna got up and walked over to Parker. "They're good for hand/arm strength. Gaurd."

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-08-25 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
"That would make sense. I only play the lap harp. Poorly. Basic drill, let's start with you blocking. Top, middle, low. Slow first, I'll increase the pace if I see you're keeping up." Alanna began the drill.

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-08-25 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
"Who?" Alanna raised the pace a little. "Think less, let your body take over. Do you meditate?"

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-08-25 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
Alanna nodded. "Body taking over good. Eyes closed while sharp pointy objects are near bad. If you want to practice without vision, do it when I'm not 'attacking' you. And yeah, meditation helps control your heart rate and tune out the outside world. I find it to be my most useful tool."

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-08-25 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
"Meditation is more than relaxation. Those of us who are Gifted have to learn to mediate before we learn our first spell. Bring your arm up a bit."

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-08-25 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
"It helps control the mind. So you don't get any stray thoughts and can concentrate. Also helps with discipline. Want to try attacking?"

[identity profile] threeweapons.livejournal.com 2006-08-25 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
Alanna blocked both easily. "I'm right handed, so aim for my left side. Also? I'm a wee bit shorter than most people you'll face, so keep that in mind."