[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

[kyoshi]

Hmm... well, until the uniforms are made, you'll need clothes to wear for when we start our training. Something that fits well and lets you move freely.

[blessingone]

Um. How freely do you mean? [Because if the dresses she normally wears don't count, then the only other outfit she has is a little...well, reviews are a bit mixed on whether it looks nice or silly. She might need to go "shopping."]

[kyoshi]

Well, you have to be able to move and stretch in them comfortably, and it has to be the kind of material that lets your skin breathe easily. You could hurt yourself in training if you push too hard and run out of breath or overheat in tight clothes.

[blessingone]

[She looks over at her closet in contemplation. Some of her outfits are borderline -- which are pretty much all earmarked for summer wear anyway -- but...probably not quite right.]

...I think I might have to go shopping. I don't want to risk it. -- I mean, what counts for shopping here.

[kyoshi]

Feel free to get whatever you need. And if you want help with picking something out, just let me know, okay? I'd be happy to show you what would work best in practice, and we have time before the first meeting.

[blessingone]

[She smiles.] Thanks. I'll see what I can find first, but if I have any trouble, I'll keep that in mind.

When is the first meeting, anyway? Or do you not know yet?

[kyoshi]

I'm not really sure yet, to be honest. I'm still getting the girls organized. But I'll definitely get back to you as soon as I know!

[blessingone]

Okay! I guess it would be hard to organize [there's a pause as she glances over the people who have signed up, but she decides not to bother to count] that many people right away. ...If it helps, I don't have anything else that's scheduled, so you don't have to worry about my schedule.

[Except she won't be so happy if it's early morning, but the thought of that doesn't even cross her mind.]

[kyoshi]

I'm sure we'll work something out. If it's impossible to get everyone together at once, I can always try a couple of smaller groups.

[blessingone]

That makes sense, as long as it wouldn't be too much work for you. I mean, it might take a lot of time if you were teaching a lot of groups -- er, depending on how much time the lessons are going to take.

[kyoshi]

I don't think it would be too many groups. And it's not like I don't have a lot of free time here, so really, it wouldn't be trouble at all.

[blessingone]

Then...thanks. I guess I'll see you later.