[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. ]

[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?

[cutefiancee.livejournal.com]

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

[realityanchor.livejournal.com]

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

[kyoshi]

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

[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.]

[kyoshi]

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

[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.]

[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.

[kyoshi]

[It's okay, Fenimore. This is awkward, she understands.]

I do my best- he'd know better about me as teacher than I would. But I taught him the basics.

[realityanchor.livejournal.com]

Fans too, huh? I admit that I'm not the strongest in those areas, but maybe I'll come check it out.

[kyoshi]

Feel free. I'll be working in the battle dome this afternoon, so if you want a demonstration, I can show you.

[blessingone]

You did? But I thought you said you taught girls, not boys.

[realityanchor.livejournal.com]

You know, that sounds like a plan. I'll be sure to drop by.

1/2

[kyoshi]

[...W-well.]

He was pretty convincing.

[kyoshi]

...But he's the only exception! The Kyoshi Warriors are always women.

[kyoshi]

I'll look forward to seeing you there! Oh, but can I get your name?

[blessingone]

[Convincing in many ways, given the engagement.

...But Suki's reaction makes her think that this might be a bit of a touchy subject, so she'll restrain herself from making the joke.]

Well, you must have done a good job. He kept saying that you are a way better teacher than he is. [Well, twice. Maybe three times if you stretched it.] Unprompted, even.

[realityanchor.livejournal.com]

Oh, right. My name is Marica. What's yours?

[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?

[kyoshi]

[Well that is an ego-stroke. She might have to give Sokka extra thank yous later.]

Why don't you see for yourself?

[kyoshi]

Suki. It's nice to meet you!

[Voice]

[kyoshi]

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

1/2

[blessingone]

[Ego-stroke executed! Well done, self, this may counteract implying that fans seem like silly weapons.

There's a brief hesitation -- there's still a little reluctance to get serious combat training -- but she relents.] ...Sure. I already let Sokka show me a few things to get him off my case about learning to defend myself, [by "on her case" read: he told her that she should a few times over nearly a full year] but I think he'd prefer it this way.

[blessingone]

[Then she scratches the back of her neck, her voice turning a little sheepish.] And I might, too. You...seemed like a good teacher when...you know. ["when you were my mom."]