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[knifetomeetyou]

[Hello, Discedo. This is Hughes sitting at his desk, looking quite thoughtful. In fact, his pen and paper are at the ready, and he's tapping his chin with his pen before he starts talking. Beside him is a plate of half-eaten apple pie.]

Right. Any updates from the Watch? If there's anything I can do to help, just ask.

Also, I've been thinking. Does anyone around here teach self-defense skills of any kind? 'Cause I feel like opening my own class for those who are interested to learn a thing or two about knife fighting. I can also help you out if you don't know how to use a gun properly, but knives are my specialty.

There's still no definite schedule at this point, though. [Hughes laughs sheepishly.] I'll keep you guys posted, don't worry. And I'll let you in on what these classes will be about. Long-range fighting will be all about knife throwing and accuracy. Close-range classes will deal with hand-to-hand combat. You don't have to take both, but if you're game, go for it! [He grins.] But remember - this isn't child's play. This is serious fighting, so if you're under 13, I would like to see some permission from your guardian here in Discedo.

Still interested? Fill out this form. If you've got any other questions, now's the time to ask. Actually, I've got a question - when is the gym usually free? I could conduct my classes at the park, but...the gym's a lot safer. [The transmission changes to text briefly.]

<b>Name:</b><br /><b>Age:</b><br /><b>Fighting Experience:</b> (Can you handle other weapons? Are you a fresh beginner, or a veteran who just wants to learn new tricks? Do you have a certain...style?)<br /><b>Long-range, close-range or both:</b><br /><b>Reason for signing up:</b> (I'm just curious.)<br /><b>Free time:</b> (Are you taking other classes? This will help me decide on a class schedule.)<br /><b>Anything else:</b> (Really, anything else?)

[Back to video. Hughes looks a lot happier now.]

Stay tuned for more details! And in the meantime... [HAVE AN 8x10-INCH PORTRAIT OF HIS FAMILY. Yes, that's all you can see. That's him in casual wear and with a big smile on his face, with an arm around a woman with short brown hair. She's carrying a young pigtailed girl, about two or three.] Have a look at my beautiful wife and my beautiful daughter! Doesn't Elysia look divine? Oh, it's as if she and Gracia were sent down from heaven to brighten up my life! I bet this picture was sent down from heaven too, don't you think? I still can't decide where to hang this up...I could put it close to my bed so that it'll be the first thing I see every morning, or over my work desk for that burst of inspiration... [Back to Hughes, just hugging that picture to his chest and spazzing and being completely un-serious now.]

Comments

[foxtamer.livejournal.com]

[Minato is chuckling at that picture, and has a hard time stopping himself from doing so as he tries to reply to the serious bit.]

I have a school of martial arts and self defense, actually. You're welcome to use the facilities if you want. It's in the gym of the high school.

[knifedaddy.livejournal.com]

Hey, sounds great! If there's anyway I can help out, just let me know.

What time is the gym usually free? Or...can I share it with other classes?

[foxtamer.livejournal.com]

We might be able to double up on some of the knife lessons, as they're my primary weapon as well. But I like the idea of having more than one class if only because students might work better with one style than another.

Well... let's just say it's going to be easier to share it. Although it's probably high time I redid the schedule anyways.... Later in the day you could have more of the gym to yourself.

There's also just regular gym going on at the same time. It's got a lot of room, so it gets used.

[carrythesin.livejournal.com]

[Doesn't really comment the picture but, it does look cute.]

Name: Kirika
Age: 14
Fighting Experience: Some.
Long-range, close-range or both: I can do both.
Reason for signing up: Curious.
Free time: free.
Anything else: ...

[knifedaddy.livejournal.com]

All right then, Kirika, Minato and I have been discussing the class schedule, and it looks like it'll probably be set at 1 PM everyday, at the high school gym.

[carrythesin.livejournal.com]

Okay.

[click-reload.livejournal.com]

Those classes would prove to be useful for most here. I'm trained in hand-to-hand, if you need any assistance.

[knifedaddy.livejournal.com]

I kinda brought it up with Edgeworth, and he agreed that lots of people could use some tips. Especially after what happened.

That would be great. You are...?

[click-reload.livejournal.com]

I have to agree, too many were left without a means of defense.

...Jill Valentine.

[symmetryguns]

Name:Death the Kid
Age: .... early teens
Fighting Experience: Experienced
Long-range, close-range or both: Long-range: dual-wielding pistols. Close-range: unarmed hand-to-hand martial arts
Reason for signing up: Curious, would like training with knife skills and practice fighting while chipped
Free time: Any
Anything else:

[knifedaddy.livejournal.com]

All right, I hope to see you at the gym at 1 PM...Kid, is it?

And sounds like you'll be a lot of help teaching other skills. Can I ring you up just in case?

assuming text?

[symmetryguns]

I am new here, so I am not exactly sure of the gym's location.

I do use a rather unconventional style for both guns and hand-to-hand combat, but I am willing to help if you need it.

[Voice]

[whistleoflight]

Elysia!

[That's the only thing that she got out of anything you said.]

[Video]

[knifedaddy.livejournal.com]

Yup, that's her! My lovely, lovely daughter! I've got more pictures, you know! Wanna see them? [Here, have several more photographs.]

[towngoboom.livejournal.com]

[Tedious forms have no meaning to Lina Inverse!]

A little more skill with a knife wouldn't hurt. Easier to carry than a sword, at least.

[knifedaddy.livejournal.com]

I agree. Also easier to carry than a gun, but I do keep one too.

[terrorizedafu.livejournal.com]

Uhm... Is there an age limit, afu?

2/2 I FORGET SO EASY SOB and have no idea what typing are

[terrorizedafu.livejournal.com]

((OH WAIT THERE'S A PHOTO IN THE SCREEN.

Oh cute....! A child!!!))

Afu! You have a very nice looking family!

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[medanmyboy.livejournal.com]

[medanmyboy.livejournal.com]

[That picture....]

Elysia...

[whiteduplicity.livejournal.com]

Name: Ryou Bakura
Age: 18
Fighting Experience: I'm a beginner, for the most part.
Long-range, close-range or both: Long-range.
Reason for signing up: I'd like to learn; it looks like it would be great for self-defense.
Free time: No, I have a lot of free time.
Anything else: Your family seems lovely.

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[knifedaddy.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the info...Ryou, is it?

It looks like classes will be everyday at 1 PM at the gym.

[knifedaddy.livejournal.com]

And, thank you! My family is my greatest treasure, more priceless than gold or silver or jewels! They are really lovely, aren't they? That's why I never miss an opportunity to capture their loveliness on film!

[perversedly.livejournal.com]

Name: youhei sunohara
Age: 18
Fighting Experience: i usually just punch people but street fighting i guess?? which im really good at :)
Long-range, close-range or both: everything
Reason for signing up: so i can kickass with knives too
Free time: anytime except from 11pm to 12pm

[knifedaddy.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Don't worry, the class will most probably be at 1 PM, at the high school gym.

And, throwing punches is a start, at least.