[Written/Accidental Voice] - 022

[fallenambitions]

[...It's been eerily quiet at House #29 lately. The quiet isn't something new to Alexei, or a bother, but it's just strange when you now share the place with someone else that wasn't there. He taps his pen, sitting at his desk and glancing at the blank page in the journal. He's been meaning to talk about something to the general public that he's been holding off for quite some time. Though, it's been a while since the first draft and there hasn't been another...hm.

He just leans back in his seat for a moment, out of the journal's view. People can probably hear several loud banging sounds and then some not so pleasant words being blurted out. Alexei comes back into view again, a hand pressed against his forehead. For a moment there he thought...]

...This is ridiculous. [After deciding that he probably shouldn't broadcast this through voice, he starts to write]

[Filtered from Aku, Kefka, Yuber - 100%]

To the residents of Luceti. My name is Alexei and I know it's been some time since this was discussed, but while we have some downtime, I think this is an opportune time to re-establish the topic about teaching non-combantants how to fight. I know it's been some time since the first draft, however I don't think it will be the last.

The intent for this project was to ensure those with no knowledge of combat who are forced into the draft are able to at least defend themselves. This may also be beneficial in other areas besides the war, enemies within Luceti itself for example. Gaining this knowledge may not defeat the pursuer, yet it may offer time long enough for the right people to come and aid them.

The question now is, to the inexperienced, would any of you be interested in attending these sort of classes to learn the basics of combat and self defense?

To the people who had expressed interest to teach before, are you still interested? If anyone would like to teach in any form of combat, please bring it up with me and tell me your area of expertise. I have an ideal place in mind where classes can be held, but I rather further discuss it off journal. We can decide a time for all of us to meet and properly discuss this if there are people who want this to happen.

Comments

[Voice]

[crisisrain]

[You may hear someone laughing through the journal. He thinks that noise was you falling off your chair.]

[Voice]

[fallenambitions]

What are you laughing about?

[He thinks you're laughing about his public annoucement :|]

[Voice]

[crisisrain]

[Give him a minute to catch his breath, the mental image is just too funny.]

At yer age, I would've thought ya knew leanin' back on a chair would probably make ya fall off.

[written]

[chaincutter]

I have already been attempting such a thing, but the interest has been limited. If you find enough students, I will consider offering my aid.

[written]

[fallenambitions]

Is that so? Well, thank you for offering.

It's my own fault for not following up after I had first originally mention this months ago, when the interest was there.

[written]

[chaincutter]

I am not sure those who cannot fight realize the danger they may find themselves facing. Perhaps you will have more luck than I have.

If you need to contact me, I am Sigmund.

[Written]

[renaisprince.livejournal.com]

If there are any who need teaching, I did exactly what you are looking to do with my sister. She asked me to teach her to protect herself, and she can do that very well now.

I use a lance, but can also adapt the techniques for use on a sword.

[Written]

[fallenambitions]

That is actually good to know that you can fight with a weapon different from a sword. I'm sure those who are interested to learn, would like the option to choose. Some weapons work better than others for people.

Your name?

[Written]

[renaisprince.livejournal.com]

I'm Ephraim of Renais. And I do agree with you, some weapons just don't suit everyone, and some can indeed master more than one too.

[Voice]

[hageshii]

Yeah, yeah. I'm still around. You want me in on this, you got it.

[Voice]

[fallenambitions]

All right, Goroh. Is there anytime you won't be available when I schedule the meeting?

[Voice]

[hageshii]

... you're joking, right?

[Written | Filtered]

[blessingone]

[Hopefully this falls under that filter because otherwise her immitation of the filter will probably be at 10% at best.

She very nearly doesn't respond, as this falls within the sorts of things she's nervous about talking about over the journals--i.e. something that might catch the Malnosso's attention. But, after a while, she retrieves some kind of writing implement and begins to print in slow and somewhat unaccustomed letters--she doesn't write very often.]

Do you really think a few lessons will make any difference in a war?

[Written | Filtered]

[fallenambitions]

[Should be. Alexei glances at the writing for a moment before responding]

Do any of us have a choice? Do the inexperience have a choice? It's better to be prepared in some way, then not at all.

[Written | Filtered]

[blessingone]

There is too much of a difference between the inexperienced and a soldier. If you get caught, you cannot do anything.

[ Filtered ]

[ashesandpearls.livejournal.com]

What kind of combat lessons do you have in mind?

[ Filtered ]

[fallenambitions]

Any that people can offer. It's not limited to one weapon or skill.

[corrinesbell]

I guess I could show people a few things.

[none of the secret techniques though]

[fallenambitions]

And you are?

[justicereigns]

I can teach. Hell, I'm already teaching.

[fallenambitions]

All right. May I ask for your name and what you specialize in?

[koko-ni-iru.livejournal.com]

With or without weapons? If with, what weapons will be taught?

[fallenambitions]

At the moment, we have people offering lessons on using a sword, bow or lance.

[Voice] I knew there was something I meant to tag

[13th_captain]

If you're still in need of instructors, I've had training in multiple forms of combat.

[Voice] o/

[fallenambitions]

Mind if you specify what forms of combat you know? And may I also ask for your name as well?