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[recoda]

Hi everyone! Sorry, I know this is going to be kind of a mundane request, since I'm sure it's been asked before. But, is anyone offering self-defense lessons? I'd really like to start learning, since it seems like an important thing to know.

I guess this is only kind of related, but I'm mostly just curious. Do you have powers, like everyone's been saying? What do they do? I can't imagine how I'd feel if I woke up one day with superpowers! I'm kinda surprised I don't see more people in capes!

Anyway, thanks! I hope everyone is staying safe out there!

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[thesettingsun]

I think there's a self-defense thing monthly or so at one of the dojos... I don't really remember the details, but I know plenty of people here attend.

The powers people have been getting are pretty varied, so you've got X-ray vision and classic superhero abilities, but you've also got less useful things. I can go inside of books. It's not as fun as you'd think.

[recoda]

Oh, is there? That's great! Do you know how much the lessons are?

... inside of books?! Like, right into the story?

[thesettingsun]

I think it's free, but don't quote me on that.

Right into the story. Characters and all.

[lesinset]

capes can kill
besides dont want to start a trend thats pointless

theres meetings every week at a local dojo for self-defense
and exchange of information
pretty sure people will offer to teach too

[recoda]

On the other hand, if you're smart about how you use them, capes can kill ... your opponents!

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Oh, alright! I guess I'll have to find out who's available to take on a new student. Thanks for letting me know!

[reaquila]

You wanna pick up self defense? That's a good idea.
I'm learning too. It's a great way to relieve stress and stay active.

Experienced fighters offer to teach occasionally.
Keep an eye out for those.

[recoda]

Normally I'd do that through dance... but I feel like learning to protect myself is going to be really important!

I will. Do you know any of their names?

[reaquila]

You're not wrong. Oh yeah, here. I'll give you my notes.

[Nanashi sends Megumi an attachment file with a list of names. They're mostly people who've appeared on the network and offered lessons. She'll be able to check for herself next time. ]

Hope that helps.
You can dance though? Cool.

[ohrlyeh]

i can hear what people are saying 15 feet away from me as well as the sounds of insects, breathing, someone burping, you name it

trust me getting powers is much worse than it sounds

[recoda]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bring up something sensitive! That must be so hard for you... how do you cope?

[broroona]

im god now

[he has literally 0 regains]

[recoda]

Is that so? Ooh, please show me your new godly powers! Can you turn water to wine?

[broomdance]

uhhh memory me was magic i think
does that count

[recoda]

Magic?

[me_matey]

im the strongest woman in the world. aint nobody comes close!

also my boy dante hosts fight practice on the reg. or he will when he gets back.

[recoda]

In the whole world?! Wow... that's incredible! Does that mean you can lift a bus or a train of citizens who need saving?

Fight practice? Are you talking about the lessons people give at the dojo?

[frostythehitman]

is this a general i want to learn self defense thing
or is this a retrospec is terrorizing me and i want to learn how to kick their ass thing

also for your second question
no powers
no capes
but plenty of spandex

[recoda]

Um, well... they haven't terrorized me personally, but I'm really angry about what they're doing! Oh, but that's not related to me learning self-defense... not exactly, anyway. I just want to learn because it seems like it's going to be really important for me to know how to protect myself!

What do you mean?

[thisloveisjustice]

people have already mentioned weapons training aka fight club. spoiler: it's not a fight club.

i'm fairly certain the rec center has some self-defense classes, as does the utsuki dojo (which i happen to co-teach btw), but those are more for your usual mugged while walking to your car sort of incidents.

[recoda]

Oh, good! That was making me a little nervous, haha...

That's what I want to learn! At least for right now. I don't know how I feel about doing something like learning to fight. That's not okay to expect of teenagers, you know? I just want to learn how to keep myself safe.

[odasaku]

Self-defense is always a good idea. You never know when you might need it.

Powers wise...I haven't gotten any. But I've seen people do amazing things with them. Although what they think is more important than my opinion. Don't know about capes though. Wouldn't they get in the way?

[ more like he has gotten his powers back, but he hasn't had a moment where they've activated. he's still very clueless about it. ]

[recoda]

That's kind of what I'm worried about. So I thought I'd better get started as soon as I could.

Does the idea of getting powers make you nervous, too? I don't know what to think about it! It's the kind of thing you grow up daydreaming about, but I don't know what I'd do if it really happened.

As for capes, well, they're pretty flashy! If you're going to be a hero, you need to make a statement, right?

[lostapprentice]

another sense and telekinesis, so far. it's limited, though i expect i'll get better with it over time. i don't guess you have any memories of using powers?

capes wouldn't be terrible as long as they didn't come with the rest of the stupid comic book costume trends.

[recoda]

I don't have any unusual memories at all. I've only just started using this app. The idea that I'd going to remember another life is pretty unsettling.

You really have telekinesis? Not that I think you're lying, it's just so strange to believe.

I'm guessing you mean spandex?

[doesntdiscriminate]

So I can't offer self defense lessons in the traditional sense, and I see that you've already have gotten some advice about that. But if you ask me an important part of self-defense, especially when you're just starting out, is being able to run away and that I might be able to help with. If you're interested.

As for powers, I'm still very new when it comes to all this so I've got nothing. Not sure if getting superpowers would adequate compensation for all this headache, but it sure would be better than nothing.