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[unromanceable]

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.

[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

[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.

[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

[broroona]

im god now

[he has literally 0 regains]

[broomdance]

uhhh memory me was magic i think
does that count

[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.

[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

[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.

[unromanceable]

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

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

[unromanceable]

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!

[thesettingsun]

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

Right into the story. Characters and all.

[unromanceable]

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?

[unromanceable]

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

[unromanceable]

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

[unromanceable]

Magic?

[unromanceable]

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?

[unromanceable]

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?

[unromanceable]

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.

[unromanceable]

Free? No way! That would be so amazing.

Wow ... that sounds like it should be like a dream, but you said it's not that fun. What's happened to make you feel like that?

[broroona]

[cue: photo of a poland springs bottle. and then a photo of a wine bottle right after that.]

behold the power of the stockroom

[thesettingsun]

It's a little hard for me to explain, but do you know the term 'uncanny valley'?

[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.

[unromanceable]

So cool!! Can you heal the sick, too?

[unromanceable]

Oh, wow! Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!

Yeah! I've been dancing competitively for years. It's my favorite thing in the world!