Behind the Dorms, Tuesday After Workshops

[puppy_fair]

When the reserves group gathered for today’s meeting, they’d be met with... Well, they’d be met with Zack, stepping forward and grinning brightly at the lot of them, maybe bouncing on his toes for good measure. Hey, just because there was the possibility of new people didn’t mean he was going to try to be all serious about it. Zack didn’t do serious all that well.

“Hey, guys! Welcome to the first reserves meeting of the new term!” He nodded toward the table that was set up nearby. “Help yourself to the cookies if you haven’t already? We’re going to take it easy today before we get into the serious stuff again next week. Introductions and things like that, in case there are any newbies around, you know? Starting with us, of course. I’m Zack Fair, SOLDIER 1st Class. I specialize in working with swords,” like the absolutely massive one on his back, “and take on some of the most heavy missions that my job back home can hand a guy. Usually on my own.”

“Kennedy,” the girl who was about half his size and cradling a crossbow in the crook of one arm spoke up. “Potential Slayer, trained to fight demons and your standard supernatural baddies. Long story, ask me later if you want to know. I know swords, not as much as Zack does, and knives and a few other things, but my real favorite is this baby here. I’ve been working with crossbows for nine years.”

“Jak,” said the blond who looked like he both desperately needed a haircut, and didn’t care much about haircuts to begin with. He also had ears that stuck out... at least several inches and tapered off to a pointy end, and a chunk of metal strapped to his thigh. “Freedom fighter. I’m good with hand-to-hand, but my thing is shooting things. Or blowing them up.” He took said chunk of metal from his thigh, pulled another chunk of metal off his back and pressed the two of them together. The whole affair stretched out suddenly, assuming the shape of a gun with a large blue cartridge shoved in the back. “Any questions?”

[Open reserves are open to all! Co-written with the usual suspects.]

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Arrive! Mingle! Eat!

[puppy_fair]

Cookies have been provided for your mingling pleasure. It’s tradition, don’t knock it.

Re: Arrive! Mingle! Eat!

[bigbadgunn.livejournal.com]

Gunn was taking his time and checking any newbies that might be showing up, just to get an idea who was who and what they might be alla bout.

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[notagoose]

Goose was definitely there, he wasn't really mingling as he was standing near the back but he was still there.

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[intraspective]

Ino had a few cookies and was nibbling on them as she glanced around. Always interesting, seeing what was up, wasn't it?

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[squire-hand.livejournal.com]

James nodded politely at the other people at the meeting, squirreling away some cookies for later.

He was watching without appearing to do so, taking mental notes.

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[weetuskenraider]

As if Tahiri would knock the cookie tradition? Some traditions were worth upholding, definitely, like she was doing now by partaking of the cookies. They had to be appreciated.

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[ostianbelle.livejournal.com]

Asuna wasn't knocking it, she loved it! She has two cookies on each hand.

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[onlykindofdead.livejournal.com]

Madison didn't particularly consider herself the fighty type but she did have some martial arts training and given everything currently going on in her life, this could be a useful group of people to get to know.

She ignored the cookies and chose to study the other students mingling.

Re: Arrive! Mingle! Eat!

[kestrelswolf.livejournal.com]

Firekeeper was nibbling away at a cookie. Blind Seer, on the other hand, was ignoring them. Cookies were not that great for wolf stomachs.

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[eyesofahero.livejournal.com]

Cloud was being sneaky, and most definitely keeping a safe distance from everyone around.

There was a lot of eyeing too, and if it hadn't been already mentioned, he was hiding.

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[anarchist-queen.livejournal.com]

Mmm, cookies. Something Elven chef's hadn't quite mastered yet. Leda munched on one while looking around curiously.

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[svetocha-blooms.livejournal.com]

Dru skipped the cookies and instead was taking sips from a very cold bottle of water. Stupid heat.

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[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

Katniss was going to stealthily shove a few extra cookies in her pocket, even after she took one to nibble on for the present. She wasn't terrible good at mingling, though -- she'd just never been good at small talk. Watching people to the point of discomfort, though, was a strong suit, so she'd be over here, observing.

Introduce yourselves!

[puppy_fair]

Name, experience, weapons that you’re skilled with and any other talents that might come in handy here in the military reserves!

Re: Introduce yourselves!

[bigbadgunn.livejournal.com]

"I'm Gunn," he said crossing his arms and trying to maintain his "bad ass" attitude. "Used to lead my crew back in LA against a bunch of vampires on a nightly basis. I'm good with stakes, swords, axes, crossbows, fists. You name it."

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[notagoose]

"Shane Gooseman, Goose," Goose said, "I've had military training and blasters are my main weapon of choice, give me a blaster and I'll shoot it"

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[intraspective]

"Ino," she said, with a bit of a wave. "I'm not bad at hand-to-hand or with knives and needles," senbon, "but I'm primarily a saboteur and healer.”

And infiltration and assassination, but Ino wasn’t too keen on sharing that, really.

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[squire-hand.livejournal.com]

"James, Squire of Krondor," he said, one hand resting lightly on the hilt of his rapier. "Swords and knives, and some familiarity with distractions." Like the smoke bomb he currently had hidden in a belt pouch.

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[weetuskenraider]

"Tahiri Veila, Jedi Knight," she introduced herself, still a touch uncomfortable with the full title but less so than when she'd first been Knighted. "I've been actively involved in the recently-ended war at home for three years: ground combat with lightsabers and blasters as well as hand-to-hand, infiltration missions, strike teams --" her voice might have caught for just the briefest moment there -- "and, um, I commanded a starfighter squadron for a little while."

She tried for a self-deprecating smile. "We're sort of expected to be able to do just about anything that gets thrown our way."

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[ostianbelle.livejournal.com]

"Hello, I'm Asuna Kagurazaka!" She waved. "I trained in martial arts and the sword and I'm a little strong." Asuna was about to sit down when she remembered another detail and popped back up to her feet. "Oh, and I helped fight demons at home!"

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[onlykindofdead.livejournal.com]

By the time it was Madison's turn, she was feeling rather outclassed.

"Uh, I'm Madison Avery," she said. "I don't have any weapons experience but I took martial arts for a couple of years."

Re: Introduce yourselves!

[kestrelswolf.livejournal.com]

"Blysse Norwood, House Kestrel," Firekeeper said with a nod. "And he is Blind Seer," one hand rested on the large wolf whose height nearly reached her shoulder. "We have fighted in a few wars and battles, Blind Seer have his teeth and claws, and I have some practice with a sword, but I am best with a bow or my Fang," she finished, holding up her hunting knife that she usually kept on her belt. "Also, wolf senses is better than human. We can smell and hear things that you- probably- cannot."

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[eyesofahero.livejournal.com]

"Cloud Strife."

This was the...no, he didn't remember how many times he had said his name out loud.

"Swords. The bigger the better." The Fusion Blades were still locked away, so he didn't have a chance to prove his point. Which was a shame. Next time, if he decided to come along.

And that was all he would say without nudging.

Your Leaders!

[puppy_fair]

When they tag in, of course.

Re: Your Leaders!

[puppy_fair]

Zack had a huge sword on his back, a smile on his face that possibly rivalled the sword, a really awesome position helping to run the reserves corps, and a pocket full of cookies.

What wasn't to love, right?

He was totally there if anyone wanted to talk, or anything!

OOC!

[puppy_fair]

So that the OCD doesn’t fall out.

Re: OOC!

[theotherpeter.livejournal.com]

*reads OOC comment on post*

So... which one of you is Kaiser Soze?