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Who: Ahsoka + You
Broadcast: Video
Action: Iskaulit
When: Video is Feb 3rd. Action is Feb 4th and onwards.

VIDEO:

Hey. [New Flooters, meet your resident weird-looking alien girl.] If you haven't met me yet, my name's Ahsoka Tano.

Starting tomorrow morning at 0700, I'm going to be holding regular guided meditation sessions in the Prayer Room for anyone who wants to learn. Lessons are free of charge and you don't need to know me or ask to come along. I'll be there every morning, so anyone can come as they please. [She figures that might help the anonymous person she promised to teach as well. They don't have to reveal who they are to her if they don't want to.]

I know it's early, but I thought early would be best so that those of you who have to go to work in the morning can make it. Plus, then you can start the day off on a high note! Meditation is a great way to help manage anxiety and stress. It's also proven to improve concentration and clarity of mind.

... In the evenings at 1800, I'll be holding some easy self defense classes in the Iskaulit gym, every Tuesday and Thursday. It's just basic stuff, like how to get away from different kinds of attackers. Don't worry if you think you're too small or not fit enough or whatever. There's a way for everyone.

It is a beginners class, but if you're experienced and want to help out, I'd appreciate any volunteers to partner up with people! Otherwise I'm going to be taking a lot of punches on my own, haha.

Anyway, that's all from me! Feel free to ask any questions, otherwise, hope to see you there.

ACTION:

[If you simply want to show up to one of Ahsoka's classes, just go ahead. She'll be where she said she'd be! You don't have to show up to the first class, you can handwave going any day of the week. Turn up to a full class, an empty class, it's up to you.

Also, if you have a character who would volunteer to help Ahsoka out with the self defense classes, feel free to just tag into any relevant top levels from beginners if they're relevant to your interests. Don't wait for me to match you up with people, in other words.]

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[Ahsoka grins and gives a little shrug.]

Yeah, I know, it's unusual. But it suits me. I'm small and fast, but I'm not going to be winning any contests of strength or reach any time soon. Reverse grip gives me a wider and faster range for defense. And a second lightsaber means I can capitalise on my speed to overwhelm opponents who might be physically stronger than me.

[Vima nods--that makes sense. That second lightsaber would make a good shield, or a good counterattack when it's least expected.]

It'd let you block a lot of shots--and confuse anyone else who's coming at you with a lightsaber.

[Ulic had taught her what he used: Djem So. It's good for dueling, and Vima likes it. Darting in feels more satisfying than being constantly on the defense.

She takes up her ready stance.]

I'll have to take notes.

[Djem So, huh? Anakin's preferred style. She's more than used to that. Ahsoka grins in her ready stance as well.]

Got it in one.

[Then Ahsoka darts in with only the smallest hint of a warning, a flurry of movement and light strikes. None if it's particularly vicious-- it's a test. She's testing to see how fast a bout Vima can handle, gauging what pace to set.]

[Whoop, here we go! Ahsoka is definitely faster than Ulic, and Vima had been expecting that. His admonishment not to let her guard drop is going to get the workout it needs, that's for sure.

She finds herself quickly on the defensive, with a higher number of blocks than counters. Still, she keeps her eyes--and her senses--sharp, jabbing her stick in whenever she sees the chance. She knows Ahsoka is sussing out her skill level, but Vima wants to keep up.]

[Not bad, Ahsoka thinks, impressed. She's not going at full speed-- that would be rude when they're just starting out-- but there aren't many fourteen year old padawans who could keep up with Ahsoka's current speed, either. After a few careful test runs, Ahsoka's able to settle into a rhythm she thinks is a good pace for both of them. Back and forth, attacking, parrying, counter-attacking. Ahsoka knows how to keep a practice bout going for a while. None of her strikes are particularly strong-- the better to go fast and last longer. When most of your enemies are droids, you don't really need strength anyway. A strong cut will slice through a droid just as easily as a weak one. Rather, her strikes are fast and precise, rarely allowing an opening.

It's nice. Familiar. Something she's able to lose herself in. Traditional meditation is something she's always had to work on-- she's never been good at it, and she's never really liked it. Rather, she accepts it as a necessity. But this? This feels like meditation to her. Just her and her sabers as an extension of her body, moving in time with another like a dance.]

[It's a little more nervous on Vima's end--Ulic was a good teacher, but dealing with someone of her own age and better experience keeps her on her toes.

Still, she's happy with that. She can put the skills he showed her to good use--guard up, yes, definitely--and with an opponent like Ahsoka, Vima will have to improve just to keep up. She's pleased when they settle into a good rhythm, and takes note of Ahsoka's manner once they do: it seems calm, something comfortable to her. It's steady. There's a flow.]

You really like this, huh?

[Ahsoka just grins as she parries another strike.]

This is what I was born to do.

[A Jedi, born to do battle? Now... that's not a thing Vima is sure she agrees with. She wouldn't say that about herself, or her mom, or any other Jedi she knows.

(Well, maybe Sylvar, but that almost ended in the dark side.)]

Really? That's an interesting thing to say.

[but she sounds curious, not judgmental.]

[It's easy to forget when she's so young and small, but togruta are predators. She talks easily as she counters and strikes, counters and strikes, focus not wavering for a moment.]

Don't get me wrong. I don't like fighting. [Well, she might like it a little.] I want the war to end as soon as possible, just like everybody else. But there's a certain kind of thrill you get when you go up against somebody else with skill, rather than a mindless tinny. [Ahsoka's nickname for droids.]

[Her ability to converse in the midst of fighting is pretty impressive. Vima's own reply has to come between blocks and counters.]

Right--it's a challenge, and you have--ow!--to keep on your toes. [She grins sheepishly. Have a care, Vima.] I do feel pretty alive right now, that's for sure.

Exactly! Now you're catching on.

... Don't lose your focus.

[Right, good advice. She'd say so, but she's busy following it.

The grin fades into a serious, focused look as she blocks and counters--Ahsoka is definitely more skilled a duelist. But Vima's not going to ask for a break until Ahsoka calls one. She's learning a lot, even from the strikes that slip through.]

[They go at it like that in a steady rhythm for a time, then Ahsoka calls a stop when she notices Vima is tiring. Ahsoka is panting slightly herself, a light sweat on her forehead.]

... Phew.

[Vima lets her arm drop at last, breathing heavily, and peels her damp bangs away.]

Whew! [She grins.] You're supposed to learn from history, but I guess the future makes a good teacher too.

[Ahsoka gives Vima a proper bow first, then she straightens and grins.]

Give it a few years. You'll be wiping the floor with the likes of me.

Edited 2016-02-29 01:28 (UTC)

[Vima bows back.]

I'd consider that a pretty high compliment. [though she hopes there won't be any more Sith or Dark Jedi for a while ~~like that ever happens~~] I think I'll make beating you in a fight my training goal, then.

Ha! And I'll take that as my compliment.