8. [video]

[pompous_today]

Who: Simon Tam and you
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Bloodsport, if you want
When: Right now

[It had been a while since Simon had addressed the network, but he felt like it was important. He realized when the planet visit had come around how little he'd actually been interacting with people since River left, and it was taking its toll on him.

Time to fix that.]

Ah- hello to everyone, especially our many newer arrivals. I have been quiet lately, but I figured it was time to introduce myself- I'm Simon Tam, medical officer on the Bloodsport. I... [He hesitated.] I've been keeping to myself a lot over the past few months, and I'm wanting to change that. I would like to learn something new- how to garden so I can help grow medical plants on the Iskaulit, perhaps. I would also be up for brushing up on my self-defense skills, since I am quite rusty at best. And if anybody has any other suggestions, I am willing to listen.

Thank you.

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[beardstrokes]

[ Obi-Wan winced, falling back a bit, hurt but not injured. He grins, pleased. ]

That's a good start.

[pompous_today]

[Simon nodded again, looking pleased.]

I know a large part of this will be getting past a mental block, too. I do not like hurting people.

[beardstrokes]

Neither do I. But you must have that instinct to survive, that overrides everything else. When I go into a fight, I must know it is life or death. My life, another's death.

It is a terrible reality and a last resort.

[pompous_today]

And I never dreamed I would find myself in such situations at all... but it happened back home, and I feel it's bound to happen here, sooner or later.

[beardstrokes]

It could happen anywhere, more's the pity. Trying to predict when only invites doubt and failure.

[ There's no point in waiting for an inevitable when. ]

You're preparing for the if. And I'm sure there are people here who will help you when you need it.

[pompous_today]

[Simon smiled and nodded again.]

I've spent a lot of time worrying about the ifs, it's true. Being a doctor, I do tend to try and anticipate everything that may go wrong so I can fix it if it does. But that strategy isn't the best everywhere.

[beardstrokes]

[ Obi-Wan shares a genuine smile with Simon. ]

I often have the same problem. My Master used to say I needed to make sure I was in the here and the now. I find that to be useful advice when I'm getting carried away.

[pompous_today]

I will take that to heart, then. And leave the pre-planning and worrying and pondering worst-case scenarios when I can afford to worry.

[beardstrokes]

[ Claps him on the shoulder. ]

A sound plan, if I ever heard one.

Want to try again? Let's see if you fare better now.

I think this is a good spot to stop <3

[pompous_today]

[Simon nodded, going back into his stance.]

Let's keep going, shall we?