069. For Your Life

[samson]

[Well, it's been a month. Slightly over a month, actually, but Brock can't help that. He's not in charge of when the castle decides to wig out. If he were, it'd happen a whole lot less, rest assured.

So, he's dictating to the pages in his usual hyper-blasé tone.]

Alright, that was a load of fun.

Look -- for those of you who don't me, I'm Brock. I've been here an extra long time, and I've seen a lot of bull happen, and I'm getting kinda bored of just letting it happen, you know what I mean?

A real long time ago, we had this thing called 'Peace Patrol'... if any of you guys remember it, don't worry. It was dumb as all hell and I'm not real keen on repeating that embarrassing mistake. But I think it's about time we formed some kind of defense force, right? Peace Patrol was all about policing each other, which is dumb for a lot of reasons, but long story short -- we need to start protecting each other from the castle and all the crap it throws at us on a, like, monthly basis.

[There is a brief pause. That was a lot of words. In the silence, there's the clink of a metal lighter and then an audible exhale.]

So. I ain't offering to be, like, 'Supreme Commander' or anything stupid like that. If you got more military training than me, freakin' go for it. I am offering to teach you guys non-lethal takedown methods in case your best friend tries to eat your face or something. Self-defense, how to analyze a threat, how to barricade, how to throw a punch -- whatever you want.

I don't do guns. So you'll need to get somebody else for that.

I've had a couple students before, but I'm thinking large-scale, here. So if you know any kind of offensive or defensive skill, let me know and I'll see if I can hook you up with somebody.

[A pause.] Uh, I guess I should mention if you wanna learn stuff just to hurt people, I'll probably just kill you. So. There's that.

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[And, for people who want to run into Brock in person, he's presently walking up and down the castle walls, checking out the changes in scenery. He might occasionally give the edge of the wall a little kick to see how sturdy it is. He's dressed in civilian clothes, a light denim jacket and jeans that are slightly too tight, but he's got a crossbow slung across his back all the same.]

Comments

[dog_eat_dog]

Why the hell don't you do guns?

[samson]

[Oh, it's you.]

Guns are for pussies. A freakin' baby can kill a guy with a gun.

[sheps]

I agree. Any place as volatile as this needs a few good people to defend it. No matter how skilled someone is, they can always benefit by learning how to defend themselves and others.

[And here, have Shepard breaking the ice with the best lighthearted comment she can think to muster.]

Looks like I'll have the be the one to cover guns, though.

[samson]

[Oh, you're a new voice. Hi, lady, you sound attractive.]

I think the main problem is getting people off their asses to do somethin' about it. We got a ton of people here who are soldiers, fighters, whatever -- doesn't help us if we're disorganized and don't fill in our weaknesses.

[rapscalliongirl]

How long is an extra long time?

I've got military training! But just the basic. If only the captain was here, [ suddenly she gushes about him wish a great smile in her voice ] he's be great as leader, he's amazing.

Did someone try to eat your face? Someone might have tried to eat Rohroh's face because he's got a big chunk missing! Did they try to cook you first?

Oh! And what's a gun?

Did you just say kill? If you tried, I'd eat your face, and you don't have to pay even a single denari.

[ A person should not talk so cheerfully about chewing off people's faces. Also not that fast. ]

[samson]

[That is... a lot of questions. All at once.]

Uhh.

Dictated

[indirectcause]

[After the Bloater incident, Ben has once again been taught he's not the best at surviving. Well, evidence back home is a testament to that. But if he's going to stay here, he's going to have to learn something. Rather with a stranger than someone who might give him an easier time over it.]

...I might take you up on that.

forever!

[samson]

[Which is why Brock is bringing this up now -- too many people ran around like morons when the Bloater happened, and though he doesn't know the full extent of what happened while half the castle was sleepwalking (due to sleepwalking himself), he's pretty sure that ended badly as well. Seeing as how Cass apparently died.]

Hey, alright. What's your name?

dictated;

[keelahs]

I'd hardly consider myself a military expert, but I wouldn't mind sharing a thing or two when it comes to handling a gun. That's as long as no one is stupid about it. [ She's not dealing with babies that shoot themselves in the foot or anything like that. ]

dictated;

[samson]

That's... what's with your voice? [Because you sound like a robot???]

[handwritten]

[fearbringer]

How long is an extra long time?

[handwritten]

[samson]

3 years 8 months 4 days

[forgetyourusedtobe]

So do you use any weapons?

[samson]

[This question... he's actually staring at the journal.]

What?

[i_rule_me]

Not sure if I'm cut out for trainin' others, an' I don' really need trainin' myself, but I'm willin' ta help keep people safe 'round here, much as I can, anyway.

Name's David Haller.

[samson]

Yeah, cool, I don't expect everybody to be up for playing teacher. What is it you do?

[secondchances]

If you need help with the hand-to-hand stuff, I'm your girl.

[samson]

Really?

[Somehow skeptical...]

[willrememberthat]

I could learn how to punch.

[samson]

Hey, alright! Never hurts to be ready for anything. I can teach you how to do throws and stuff, too.

[toobravehearted]

Well that's very finely tuned. Well done. Where were you when I made enquiries for people to help with an evacuation plan and the continuation of Code Blair?

[samson]

Uh. I dunno, when was this?

[freeslider]

I'm not...really a big fan of violence but...I'm also a fan of not having my face eaten, so...

[samson]

That's totally cool, too. Learning how to hide is also pretty important -- like, it's a hell of a lot better than standing around and getting mauled, anyway.

[samson]

[Why does everyone equate weapons with guns only!! He's gonna.............]

Yes.

[radiantwingedone]

... I am not the best teacher, and aiding anyone with aiming will be beyond my abilities...

[ Because he can't see. ]

But I am best with a sword - longsword, specifically. I believe I could aid with the basics of the weapons favored by the knights of my home - halberd, staff, spear, short swords.

[samson]

What do you mean, beyond your abilities?

dictorted

[sworn]

I would be willing to assist as well. You've seen my skill with a bow, but I'd also be willing to train in stealth methods as well.

doctorted

[samson]

Do you need, like, elf powers to do the stealth thing though?