[Voice]

[kyoshi]

Well... now that the draft is over, I think it's a good time to do this. Because of all the fighting we have do while we're here, either by choice or by force, it's a good idea to have some understanding of combat in case of an emergency. From what I heard about this last battle, even the people who took refuge weren't able to stay out of the fight. We can't really afford to take chances like that anymore, and I'd like to do something about that- so I have a proposal for the girls of Luceti.

First of all, I'm Suki. I know I look young, but where I'm from, I lead a group of girls known as the Kyoshi Warriors. We're well-trained in combat, and the focus of our style is a mix of defense, stealth, and using our opponent's strength against them. Girls are often smaller and not as strong as men, and it's very important to never view that as a weakness.

None of my warriors are here right now, but I want to start the group here anyway. There's no age limit, no experience needed, you just have to be willing to listen and learn. If you'd like to join, or ask me questions, please, let me know, okay? And if you don't want to get involved in my group, Buffy runs a fighting school as well, and I'm sure there's plenty of great teachers willing to help there, too.

I just don't want to see anyone else get hurt if it can be avoided, so... I hope you'll all think about it.


[ooc: going to the movies so replies will come in a few hours, just wanted to get it posted. |D]

Comments

[herotypical]

Major appreciation on the shout out, Suki.

[ she has only mad love for you and your promotion of warrior girl groups. it's a tough gig -- turning teenage girls into fighters. she can only respect someone else who does this same job. ]

[kyoshi]

Well, you deserve it! The fighting school has been around a lot longer than me.

[herotypical]

Yeah, but it's pretty casual at best. We're like match-makers, but for trainers and students. Your operation, though? [ a low whistle. ] Good luck.

[blessingone]

[Sokka had said that Suki was the better teacher. Maybe she should consider it. ...But while she is thinking about it:]

...So, do you really teach how to fight with fans, or was that just for that week?

[kyoshi]

I do, yes. You'd be amazed at how versatile a combat fan can be. [Multi-purpose! And hey, she can gloat that her warriors took down the Avatar. Way back when, anyway.]

[blessingone]

I would be. [...That was probably a bit insulting, whoops. Um. Time to backtrack.] I mean, I just haven't heard of -- I'm not really very --

Sokka said you're a good teacher. [Yeah, she's just going to abandon that attempt before she sticks her foot too far into her mouth.]

[cutefiancee.livejournal.com]

I'm a martial artist but I wouldn't mind being part of the group.

[kyoshi]

Sounds great! I was hoping to get a few experienced girls involved. What's your name?

[cutefiancee.livejournal.com]

Ukyo Kuonji, the best okonomiyaki chef in the world!

[Proud of her skills? You bet!]

[realityanchor.livejournal.com]

Is this a hand-to-hand kind of style?

[kyoshi]

It is, and more than that! We use hand-to-hand, combat fans, and katanas, mostly. I like to think that the best way to survive is to be prepared for anything.

[Voice]

[cheerhimup.livejournal.com]

[This is hard and part of her isn't convinced but... She has been thinking this for a while already, hasn't she? Without Ciel here she can't keep just playing princess... No, even if he was she shouldn't play princess so much, even if it meant him seeing her uncute form, this place wasn't a vacation resort after all and she's finally starting to realize it completely.]

I... I have experience with fencing, would that be acceptable?

[Voice]

[kyoshi]

I know more about katanas, but I think any sword would mesh pretty well with the Kyoshi style. That'd be fine!

[Voice]

[markofthewise]

[Well let's see... so far the results aren't bad. He's glad to see Fenimore went through with it. He vaguely knows Ukyo as that one restaurant girl. That's not a bad addition. Elizabeth is a bit shocking, but he knows she's a good addition. Doesn't know anything about this Marica though.]

Looks like you're not doing too bad, so far.

[Right now he's up in the viewing area of the dome, playing the spectator sport for any tryouts she gets there. There are candy bars to be had.]

[Voice]

[kyoshi]

To be honest, I'm a little surprised. But I'm glad people are interested!

[Her voice is a little far off, since she's working through her drills with the journal open a few feet away.]

[Voice]

[hazelrink.livejournal.com]

You know I'd love to be involved, Suki. [...] Not that I have any experience, but I'm trying to learn.

[Voice]

[kyoshi]

I was hoping you would be. And that's okay! From the look of things, we might be split in half between those with experience and those without.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

At this point, any training should help. If the Malnosso are gonna draw names out of a hat, we'll have to prepare for the worst.

[kyoshi]

I agree. We can't afford to just assume we'll be safe if we don't fight.

[ voice ]

[happyends]

Um.. I don't have any sort of experience at all, but I'd like to join.. I-I mean, I think it would be really nice if I could learn something and be able to become more helpful!

[ voice ]

[kyoshi]

Don't worry, there's already a few girls signed up who aren't experienced. I'm sure you'll be fine! What's your name?

[fourteen]

[ ... ]

I'd like to join.

ishka does this mean we'll actually have CR

[kyoshi]

Sure, everyone is welcome! [Well, the girls, anyway.] How about introducing yourself?

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

... I could use some combat training. I've only been able to fight with magic, and... sometimes, that just isn't enough.

[She thinks of the village... how in the end, she was overwhelmed when the soldiers got too close to her. If she had close combat training, maybe...]

[kyoshi]

You might be the first girl to volunteer who has some magic abilities.

[Which... is good an bad, really. But as long as she doesn't rely too much on them, she should do alright.]

Can I get your name?