Behind the Dorms, Tuesday Afternoon

[bitchprince]

"Okay, guys," Zack said, stepping to the forefront of the Reserves meeting and grinning, his hands on his hips. "Today we're going to follow the lead of the Magic Reserves, and start focusing on sharing the more specific talents of the people in this group. But with a twist! While plenty of the stuff that they have over in the Magic corps is specific to just the person giving the demonstrations, the benefit to working physically is that plenty of the skills that each of us have can be taught to one another! Maybe you've got proficiency in a weapon that nobody else here seems to know, or else you've got awesome tracking skills and think that we could stand to learn how to use them, too! Or you might have something as simple as a training exercise that you've seen put to use back home that you think we could benefit from, here. If you have something to share with the group, I'm sure we'd all be thankful that you offered up the time to teach us!"

Zack, for example, would teach the group the fine art of smuggling cookies into serious meetings of an almost militaristic nature. The trick, of course, was to leave them in his pockets and give them to people who asked nicely.

And Arthur would be onto him eventually. He was just keeping an eye out. "So if you are prepared to share, step up to us this week. You may bring your own tale to the front this week, give us a demonstration, and please come up to have a word with us if you would like to demonstrate some time in the coming weeks, or would be willing to offer your services in training, or leading the reserves through a training exercise. We are here to learn from each other as best we can, and so each other is the best resource we've got."

He gave a nod to those gathered, then took a step back. Only to take a step back later to give his own round-up.

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Arrive and Mingle!

[bitchprince]

This week, we've got a compromise: no cookies, but plenty of water and sandwiches to go around.

Re: Arrive and Mingle!

[intraspective]

Ino sat cross-legged up in a tree, nibbling on a sandwich while they talked.

Hmmm.

And then she was trying to decide what she wouldn't mind teaching people. Or demonstrating, even.

Re: Arrive and Mingle!

[weetuskenraider]

Well, she'd take the sandwiches, and a bottle of water. See? Eating. Tahiri wasn't so sure how she felt about sharing with everyone, though, so she was leaning against a wall, frowning slightly in thought as she ate.

Re: Arrive and Mingle!

[blondecanary.livejournal.com]

"Hey Tahiri," Dinah said, nibbling on her sandwich. "We need to do sparring again soon. It's been too long, and I've missed a couple Fight Clubs."

Re: Arrive and Mingle!

[weetuskenraider]

"It's been a while, hasn't it?" Tahiri asked, mildly surprised at both the realization and the awareness that she'd completely lost track of the time. "I -- we could, I suppose. Sometime soon?"

If Riina didn't decide to take over in the middle of it. Force, she really hoped.

Re: Arrive and Mingle!

[brat_inslayage]

Kennedy perked up for a little bit at the prospect of show and tell, but that novelty wore off quickly enough when she realized there was really nothing she could bring to the table now that made her in any way unique. She couldn't even tell any cool battle stories, and how lame would "there's a one in half a million chance I could end up being the chosen one" (even without realizing how many of those there were in Fandom) sound?

Dammit. This would be the one thing she couldn't get by getting her dad to pull strings.

Re: Arrive and Mingle!

[momslilassassin]

Ben was never going to turn down free food, so he snagged a sandwich and looked pensive. Teaching lightsaber combat only worked if you had a lightsaber, and he wasn't sure he was quite ready to admit how good a sniper he was.

Re: Arrive and Mingle!

[bloody-luck.livejournal.com]

Mat leaned against a tree, sipping water and wondering what color Arthur would turn if he offered to teach the reserves how to toss dice.

That thought would explain the slight smirk on his face.

Re: Arrive and Mingle!

[blondecanary.livejournal.com]

Ooo, sandwiches. Awesome. Dinah was considering things to share with the group at some point, but today was all about the nom.

Re: Arrive and Mingle!

[ancientbschamp.livejournal.com]

As if Gabrielle would ever turn down food? She was a little sorry about the lack of sugary drinks, or sugary snacks, or, well, sugar in general, but she wouldn't scoff at a sandwich.

Re: Arrive and Mingle!

[bitchy_smurf]

Illyria nibbled on a sandwich - someone should really tell her to take it out of the plastic wrap first - and frowned. Teach them? By example, perhaps. As her player quailed at the thought.

Step Up and Talk!

[bitchprince]

In case you'd like to give a short talk and demonstration this week; for more comprehensive demonstrations or exercises in later weeks, go to the guys.

Re: Step Up and Talk!

[bitchprince]

Arthur cleared his throat. "As a knight of Camelot," he said, "I have recieved training in a great deal of areas. Our primary weapon is the sword, primarily the arming." He patted the blade at his side. "But I'm also more than happy to share my knowledge of the quarterstaff, the bow and crossbow, the flail and the spear, among others. I run a practice on Monday morning if anyone is interested in actual training. As it stands... I'll keep to a demonstration of the sword, if it's right with you," and on that, he shot those gathered a slight smile.

Then he settled into stance, running through a relatively simple attacking drill-- mentioning the point of the measured, precise blows within. "It's the best weapon for duels as well," he said, "But the sword is primarily meant for one purpose: to kill, and kill swiftly. All you need is one blow to end someone's life for good."

Re: Step Up and Talk!

[bloody-luck.livejournal.com]

"But you can kill with one blow using the quarterstaff as well," Mat replied with a tiny smile. "And anyone can find and hone a great bloody tree branch."

Guess which was Mat's chosen weapon?

Re: Step Up and Talk!

[bitchprince]

"A quarterstaff is good if you like the blunt work," he agreed, "And it allows some of the same grace as a sword. Is that you volunteering, Mat?"

Talk to the Guys

[bitchprince]

They're here and available for your scheduling needs. Once they ping in, of course.

Re: Talk to the Guys

[bitchprince]

Arthur was there, looking a bit more restless than he would easily admit to, beyond during his own bit.

Re: Talk to the Guys

[brat_inslayage]

"So." And there was Kennedy, walking up with her thumbs hooked into her back pockets and one eyebrow arched in a slightly skeptical way that was in no way whatsoever a coverup for any residual embarrassment about last week. "Crossbow, huh?"

Re: Talk to the Guys

[future_sandworm]

Leto was here, as usual, waiting to see what people would want to share.

Re: Talk to the Guys

[puppy_fair]

Zack was there, never fear!

And he totally had the cookies, too! He was even munching on one absently when he thought Arthur wasn't looking, thinking on things that he could teach that were shiny and unique. There had to be something.

Re: Talk to the Guys

[intraspective]

"Cookie," Ino demanded, with a winsome smile and an added, "please. Hi!"

Notice, though, that the cookie had been more important than the greeting. Or something.

OOC

[bitchprince]

It's been days since this episode of Merlin was aired, and even thinking of this scene still gives me chills. DFKJLDKFJ. IF NOT FOR THE RESOLUTION, SHOW.

Yeah, I'm a sucker for daddy issues. What of it.

Re: OOC

[blondecanary.livejournal.com]

I watched that last night!! It was awesome! ... and sadly, yeah, the ending kinda sucked there. *sigh*

Re: OOC

[future_sandworm]

Yes, disappointing ending. But... ARTHUR WAS DEFEATED BY A GIRL!

Re: OOC

[bitchprince]

Arthur: I WAS NOT. SHE USED-- OR MAYBE. OH GOD. IN FRONT OF MY FATHER.
Uther: *frowns*
Arthur: *dies in a maelstrom of daddy issues so sizable they make Chuck Bass envious*