The Gym, Tuesday Morning

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

John was in the gym early, starting out with some blows to the heavy bag before he hopped on a treadmill. He wasn't incredibly fond of running and not going anywhere, but he was trying to force himself to get used to the feeling.

The biggest problem John faced was finding a way to clear his mind without the constant change of scenery. Increasing the speed of the machine, he shook his head, hoping to banish lingering thoughts from his weekend.

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[sonofmogh.livejournal.com]

Worf entered the gym and gave John a nod of acknowledgement before heading to the body bag and beating the crap out of it.

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

John was certainly impressed by Worf's skill.

"I'd hate to be the who'd done whatever that bag did to you." He probably should work on not speaking the things that came into his head.

[sonofmogh.livejournal.com]

"The bag," Worf said after finishing off another series of blows, "did nothing. Nor did anyone else."

Turning to look at John he gave him an even look. "I am merely practicing."

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Well, your practicing is like me on a really bad day," John said.

"And potentially a methamphetamine. Not that I'd know."

[sonofmogh.livejournal.com]

"I have been practicing hand to hand combat since I was able to walk," he continued. "You merely see my diligence... You would not like to see me on a bad day."

Was that a small hint of a smile? Probably not.

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"I think we should be friends," John decided. "I'm John, nice to meet you..." He hoped the other boy would fill in his name for him, but this was Fandom so John could only try.

[sonofmogh.livejournal.com]

"Worf," he replied. "Do you always offer friendship after first meeting someone?"

Whoa. There was an actual sound of amusement in his voice.

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"Don't fall down," Gavin said lightly when he came into the gym. "That'd hurt."

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Don't push me and I won't," John said, peering at Gavin, but still smiling slightly. "I'm surprised to see you up so early."

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"I wouldn't push you when you can't defend yourself," Gavin said, making a face. "And it's not that early. I'm used to being up early."

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Oh right, for training with the Rogues," John grinned. Jaina'd given him that line a few times. He still didn't believe it from her either. "You know, I met a lot of people who know you this weekend."

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"Really?" Gavin asked, raising an eyebrow. "Like who?"

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Young people who are barely infants in your time and you wouldn't know," John replied. "Besides, I'm not allowed to mess with timelines or something."

[armybrat-lois.livejournal.com]

Lois didn't get to work out in class yesterday so she was making up for it by going to the gym today.

"Don't you find treadmills a little tedious?" Lois asked when she came in.

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"Yes," John answered. "But I am forcing myself to get used to the tedium. You?"

[armybrat-lois.livejournal.com]

"I'm afraid I'm going to have to get used to it too," Lois said. "Running around in the heat of Madagascar isn't really an option for me."

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Not one for sweating it out?" John teased. "I know I was a little disappointed to find out we hadn't moved to Burmuda. Or the Bahamas."

[armybrat-lois.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, me too. Madagascar was never on my list for places to go on vacation," she said. "But I guess I can't be picky. Better here than engulfed in lava I suppose."

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

John was sad he'd missed the lava. "We should get one of the super geniuses to hack into whatever system decides and put in a good word for something like Key Largo or Montego."

[not-a-mused.livejournal.com]

Nothing really seemed to be lifting Cal's mood lately, so he made his way down to the gym. Not only was he feeling like he was slacking off in his workout lately, but he figured the exercise might help release endorphines or whatever to maybe make him feel a little better. He gave the other intrepid gym-goers a jerk of a hand as a wave before moving over to some of the weights.

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

John waved back from where he continued to run and actually go nowhere on the treadmill. "How's it going?"

[not-a-mused.livejournal.com]

The slight grunt that preceded Cal's slight shrug before he settled onto the bench might have slightly contradicted his response, depending on how you took said response.

"...It goes. You?"

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

John shouldn't complain, so he didn't. "Good. How was volcano weekend for you? I hear I missed a pretty amazing sight."

[not-a-mused.livejournal.com]

"You missed it?" Cal asked, arching his eyebrows slightly. "That is a bit of a shame. I've never seen anything like it before in my life."

There was a slight pause.

"Granted, I haven't seen many amazing things in my life, but that storm is going to be tough to beat."

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"I was in a galaxy far, far away," John explained. "Which was pretty amazing in itself, but lava? That's awesome."