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napoleon solo has never seen a cow in his life (outlawthief) wrote in thedisplaced,
@ 2018-04-10 16:45:00

Entry tags:

alina starkov, bobby drake / iceman (616), cho chang, gaby teller, illya kuryakin, koriand'r / starfire (au), mal oretsev, margo hanson, napoleon solo, quentin coldwater, river song, rogue (616)

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So you're staying with me, I won't hear any arguments about it.

Next order of business... there's a lot going on. Clearly. But I feel like we - as in the community - could benefit from an evening of being social. Where people can mingle and exchange thoughts on jobs and what they may do here now that we're in Texas.

And since the pool is here, it only makes sense that I combine the slumber party I wanted with a pool party. Thoughts?

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Just checking in. Please don't overwork yourselves.

*ooc; If you've talked to him on a regular basis, you're a friend. If you've slept with him, you're a friend. If you're still unsure, ask!

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	Re: second filter. outlawthief 2018-04-11 01:08 am UTC (link)
	That's good. Illya's still healing up, but I think we'll survive until we can get the proper working papers to join the workforce. What kind of farm is it? Animal? Grains? Plants? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	second filter. otkazatsya 2018-04-11 02:56 am UTC (link)
	Let me know if you need anything. No animals yet. I have about an acre of land and a greenhouse. I'd done some planting before I left, but not much has grown yet. I'll probably get some chickens, maybe a couple goats, eventually. If I can. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: second filter. outlawthief 2018-04-11 04:08 pm UTC (link)
	I will, Mal. Thank you. So time just...froze, while you were gone? It's so strange to think the science or magic behind whatever is going on is capable of such things. What do you do for a living here? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	second filter. otkazatsya 2018-04-12 01:47 am UTC (link)
	Of course. [...] Something like that. I won't pretend to be an expert on time or these alternate universes. It's far beyond anything I ever thought about at home. I work at the gym, teaching non-magical defense against magic. It's a specialty of mine. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: second filter. outlawthief 2018-04-12 02:53 pm UTC (link)
	That's quite the unique job. Do you have many students? Once I have my finances figured out, I may want to sign up. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	second filter. otkazatsya 2018-04-12 04:47 pm UTC (link)
	Is it? My first job here was at the zoo, this seems much more normal by comparison. I have a handful of regulars, and usually at least one or two new people. You'd be welcome to come anytime you like. My classes are Monday through Friday, 4-5:30pm. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: second filter. outlawthief 2018-04-12 05:13 pm UTC (link)
	Well, I speak coming from a world where there is no magic, as far as I'm aware. Self defense courses themselves are not anything unusual. The fact that you can teach specific techniques in regards to defense against magic is unique. And very interesting. I'll be certain to drop by. This is Logan's gym, yes? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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otkazatsya
2018-04-12 05:34 pm UTC (link)

Ah, I see. My world has both, and we had an army of each. I was in the First Army, of those without magic. We worked together, but the Second Army, the magical army, were generally considered more powerful, and its soldiers - we called them Grisha - held a higher standing, even living at the Little Palace.

At one point, I started training the First Army - unofficially - in how to take on a Grisha without magic of their own. Magic here takes other forms besides that of a Grisha, but many of the same principles still apply. For instance, most magic users need their hands for magic casting, either with their hands alone or with a wand; if you can disable their hands, you will usually find yourself at an advantage. Then of course, it depends on whether they have any nonmagical combat prowess of their own. The Grisha were trained to fight hand-to-hand, but not all magic folk are.

And yes, my classes are taught at Logan's gym.

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	Re: second filter. outlawthief 2018-04-12 06:10 pm UTC (link)
	The friends that I have made are not as adept to hand to hand as they are to their magical. I might recommend that they come try your class as well because it would be beneficial for them, should they ever lose the ability to cast their spells. But I'm looking forward to this. I'm glad it seems you will be doing well for yourself. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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otkazatsya
2018-04-12 08:29 pm UTC (link)

I would be happy to have them, it is definitely beneficial training for magical folk as well. Not only for when they lose their abilities, but they learn the weaknesses of their magical dueling skills as well, and don't underestimate non-magical opponents.

I should warn you that the learning process involves having your ass kicked multiple times. But as I've always said, you learn more when you lose.

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	Re: second filter. outlawthief 2018-04-12 08:32 pm UTC (link)
	I am not the strongest of the fighters I am friends with. Getting my ass kicked will be nothing new or unexpected. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	second filter. otkazatsya 2018-04-12 08:39 pm UTC (link)
	Good! You'll be well prepared for my class then. And I promise you, you will improve with practice. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: second filter. outlawthief 2018-04-12 08:42 pm UTC (link)
	I've been training a little bit with Rogue, but I'm always happy to learn more diverse styles. Illya, I think, just enjoys throwing me around when he's showing me the way of Sambo. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	second filter. otkazatsya 2018-04-12 08:43 pm UTC (link)
	His fighting style is very interesting. I'd love to spar with him sometime, myself. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: second filter. outlawthief 2018-04-12 08:43 pm UTC (link)
	If you do, I insist on watching. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	second filter. otkazatsya 2018-04-12 10:48 pm UTC (link)
	That's fine with me. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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