Four Knives

[prettyknives]

[knowing she won't get any straight answers by speaking, Clove decides to write instead. No one knows her handwriting so even those warned about her may answer]

I was wondering what people can tell me about the Danger Room. I found it when I was exploring but it was locked. What's in there?

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Dictated

[ruined_jaw]

It's a training facility. Only people allowed in are folks with superhuman abilities, or those trusted by them.

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[prettyknives]

Why only them? Why can't everyone use it?

[ruined_jaw]

Because the type of training it offers is more than humans can handle. The Danger Room's something that comes from my world, and is designed specifically to do it's damnedest to kill you as efficiently as possible. Even a highly trained human working at olympic-level can be overwhelmed in just a few minutes. It's no place for someone without superhuman abilites.

[prettyknives]

Why don't you let the humans decide whether or not they can handle it? Who are you to decide what they can and can't handle?

[ruined_jaw]

Oi, don't get pissy with me, luv. I didn't install the locks, nor do I enforce them. If you think you're tough enough to handle it, I'll let ya into the Danger Room myself. All I ask is that you watch me train, first, so you can see what it's capable of. I could use the exercise.

[prettyknives]

[she considers this. She really wants to get back to training but she doesn't know this guy]

So if I don't watch you, I don't get a key?

[ruined_jaw]

Right. I've been training in the Danger Room on and off since I was 19, so I know what it's capable of. I'm in no danger unless I choose to put myself there. Same can't be said of someone who's never used it before. Simple as that. If you prove that you can handle yourself, I'll get ya a key.

By the by, my name's Jonothan Starsmore. You?

[prettyknives]

But that room was built here in Paradisa, wasn't it? So theoretically a lot of people wouldn't know how to use it. Do you make all of them watch you before giving them a key?

[ruined_jaw]

Nope. As I said, I'm not the one in charge of the thing, I'm just one of the people who uses it. Only reason I'm making you watch me first, is because I'm assuming you're human. Most of the others with access would probably deny you entry on that principle alone, but I know how tough normal humans can be when push comes to shove. If you think you're up to it after you see what the Danger Room is capable of, you're welcome to give it a try. Most people don't bother with the place at all, so it doesn't come up that often.

[prettyknives]

Well, of course most people don't bother with it if you keep it locked and don't offer the key. It sounds more like some exclusive thing than a training facility.

Where are people supposed to go to train if you don't let them in that room?

[ruined_jaw]

Fair point, but you have to remember that the Danger Room was designed with a specific purpose in mind. Wiser people than I put it under lock and key to prevent people from getting themselves hurt needlessly.

Oh I dunno, there's plenty of room in and around the castle. People can wish for what they need for the most part, and set things up to their liking. It's just that most don't take the initiative to do so. The shooting range is available too, if that's your thing.

[prettyknives]

Who are these wiser people? Can I talk to them?

I've been to the shooting range. I need more than target practice to keep my skills sharp.

[ruined_jaw]

Well, Clark's the first one that springs to mind. Clark Kent. He's one of the people who gives out keys.

Fair point. Only so much shooting at targets'll get you.

[prettyknives]

[Clark Kent. It figures; she was already told about that guy] Just how many keys are there?

[noblefive]

Bit young to be asking about stuff like that, aren't you?

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[prettyknives]

How old do you think I am?

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[noblefive]

I dunno. It's an educated guess on your handwriting.

Dictated

[squirrelhunter]

Based on the name, I'd say it's fuckin' dangerous.

[Lazy Redneck drawl, Clove. Enjoy.]

[prettyknives]

Hm. So, what does my age have to do with that room?

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[prettyknives]

In case you didn't notice, there are a lot of things in this place that are dangerous.

[noblefive]

It's not a place for kids. You already know it's dangerous for regular humans.

[He pays attention]

[prettyknives]

This whole castle is dangerous. I don't see why that one room would be locked while the rest of this place is open.

[squirrelhunter]

Y'don't fuckin' say. Considerin' I'm lyin' here with a fuckin' sprained ankle, it completely slipped my damn mind.

[noblefive]

Because there are many things beyond human comprehension and limits. That room is one of them. Not so much comprehension, but we do try to actively prevent death and serious injury. The Danger Room will likely kill you if you don't watch yourself.

And there's no reason for pointless deaths.

[prettyknives]

So why did you feel the need to tell me something we both already know?