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[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.]

[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.]

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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.

Oh, I see. It's in the high school, which is close to Marshall Apartments.

Well, it doesn't hurt to be too prepared, right? Especially in a place like this.

That makes sense.

I suppose so.

[But he doesn't want to teach humans Shishin Taijutsu...]

[He can just teach the usual human-y basics?]

Thanks. By the way, define "unconventional".

I might be better helping people practice than teaching.

Well, that's okay too, so long as they can learn a trick or two.

Tricks, I can do.

Perfect.

Your name is?

I'm Maes Hughes.

A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Hughes.

You say you're experienced...I'm curious. Can you tell me more about your fighting experience?

[One of the things about home is that he has never had to explain how talented he is. Everyone already knows he's on a different level entirely from the other students.]

I'm a top student at the Death Weapon Meister Academy, and considered competent enough for three-star assignments.

[That should be enough information, right? Kid honestly doesn't like to brag about his fighting skills.]

Sounds good. And sounds like you were trained since you were younger, is that right?

I've been training for quite a while.

Well, they do say that it's good to start early.

Of course it is. If you have the ability to fight, why not start training early?

[His world (his Father, his school, his side of the fight) sees nothing wrong with training toddlers to fight in an millennia-long genocidal crusade.]

I did start training early. Just not as early as you did.

Most of the students at Shibusen are in the 10-16 age range, though there are a few who are younger.

That IS early. I hope your teachers stay sharp. For the sake of the younger students, that is.

Of course they do.

[Hughes you have the strangest version of "school that trains pre-teens how to kill demons and witches" that Kid has ever heard. Kid doesn't even know exactly what you mean by that.]

[He's just checking because he's careful when it comes to kids. OH and he doesn't know yet that demons and witches are part of the curriculum.]

That's a pretty interesting school you came from, Kid. Then again, I suppose the name "Death Weapon Meister Academy" speaks for itself.

[Mun does know 'cause she also plays at

soul_campaign, hurrdurr.]

It's a fairly straighforward name.

I agree. I don't think you'll see any schools like that in my world any time soon.

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