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Who: Mystique and OTA
Broadcast: Text/Yes
Action: On the Iskaulit
When: 6 June and onwards

I will holding training sessions for those who want to learn to defend themselves or fight, and those that want sparring practice or to learn new forms of combat. This is limited to hand to hand and melee weapon use due to our surroundings.

Training will be held daily between 9am and 5pm, located at the gym on the Iskaulit although for those who are more confident in their abilities it can be moved to the obstacle course. First come first serve for those wanting tuition.

Wear appropriate clothing and bring whatever liquids or food you require for the session.

[True to her word Mystique is found at the Iskaulit gym throughout the week, and when she is not training with someone she is doing her own practice during her hours there.]

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Must one possess previous knowledge of combat, or are the unpracticed also welcome?

do you train superheroes???

I don't suppose you know anything about swordfighting?

[She wasn't actually planning to take Mystique up on her offer, but as Kitty spends a lot of her time training on the Iskaulit and ends up sleeping in with her boyfriend many morning, it was only a matter of time before she ended up at the gym in the 8 hour block her fellow mutant had carved out.]

Missing a student?

[well . . . she offered a couple of weeks ago and he took her up on it, so here he is. And even if he'd done accepted it so she'd have something to do, he won't deny that there's a benefit for both of them in training, too.

So, here he is]

I'd say go easy on me, but - [ha ha he knows that won't happen. And that it isn't exactly necessary]

I do. What type are you looking for, a particular style such as fencing, or something more practical?

I have trained people with powers, yes. If you fall under that classification then I would prefer to know ahead of time what abilities you have so I can alter training around them.

No, I have opened this up to beginners as well as those with previous training. A certain level of fitness would help, but that can be worked on if not.

Um well I don't really know yet!
But I see in the dark really good?

In that case this may prove useful to you, we can see where your limits lie and work towards improving those that need it and refining those you already have. Including practice with you being able to see really good in the dark.

[Currently unoccupied and by training by herself, Mystique was making the use of one of the larger sandbags propped up in a way so she could treat it like a full body target. She held a knife in her hand, having taken it from the kitchen upon the Golden and was practicing strikes that would normally be aimed at vital parts.

At the sound of approaching footsteps and Kitty's voice, she shifted her hold on the knife in her hand, letting the flat of it rest against her forearm before it seemed to vanish from her grasp and she turned to the other mutant.] For the moment, yes.

[Before asking,] Are you here to fill that requirement, or are you needing the facilities?

okay!
But I'm not awake when you put the times for training

[As he entered the room, Mystique moved away from her own exercises, having set up the room as if she was going to be the only one in there and not expecting anyone to join despite her advertisement of help for others.]

Hello Hank. [Funny how many would instantly think that, bar those who had actually trained under her before.] This is just the first day, I won't be pushing you to your limits. [As for all her anger and aggression Mystique was actually damn good as a trainer. The ability to spot weaknesses and strengths in a target translated perfectly over when it came to helping others develop their abilities, so was her choice to not add niceties and call a situation as it was. Lying did not help with training, people had to know what to push for and when they were doing things wrong, but also when they were right.] I need to know what you're capable of before I can do that.

What hours work for you then?

anytime that it's night!

Hello, Mystique. [he even offers her a smile. Even with Raven here Mystique was still so complicated to him, and he certainly couldn't look at her the same way the others might.

He's never actually trained with his Raven, or - anyone else for that matter. This was all new territory, save for maybe jogging with a teammate every now and then back in the other world he'd been to. He takes off his glasses and sets that and the rest of what he brought off to the side as he considers her question]

I appreciate that. [especially considering he isn't all that certain what his limits are this way] I . . . mm, like I told you, everything's more - muted this way. [he looks down at his hand purses his lips] I don't really know what I'm capable of, though. I just know my strength is cut in half.

[it would be awkward to overwhelm the serum this early in the morning, and with Mystique no less]

That's fine. [Simple as that, no questioning, no arguments. This wasn't about arguing over if it was right or not, or how it had been made, or the image it gave about mutants with physical mutations. This was training to improve his abilities and form.] Once you're ready you will need to warm up. You may not have a chance to do so in the field but this is not that, here it would be pointless if you end up getting injured.

[Eyeing up the size they had to work with and debating how much effort it may be for him, not knowing what Hank could do yet, Mystique set a number in her head to start with.] We'll do ten laps of the room, stretch, and then see what we can learn.

8pm to 10, depending on how first session goes and we can work out how often you may need training and for how long. May not require the full two hours but it's a good starting platform to discuss what can be done.

[he tilts his head for a moment, considering her and - almost waiting for the argument. He's used to it now, that not everyone agrees with how he handles things, but he's glad that at least it isn't coming up now. Some of the tension always in his shoulders lessens just a little] It would be pointless.

[he glances around as well and he's struck with how suddenly similar this is to his very first training, in front of a mansion with Charles. It makes his smile widen, and there's suddenly a quote in his head, about good and evil and he can't help but faintly shake his head] Alright.

[a pause, and:] I used to do laps around the mansion for training - uh, before I . . . [he makes a gesture to indicate his enhanced mutation] I was a lot faster back then.

okay! I won't be late

This isn't about speed, [She said as she turned her gaze back on him.] Not yet, we can work on reflex reactions later and increasing your over all speed if that is something you want to aim for.

[Honestly she could had just set him to run by himself, stand back and order him to do so but in her experience it was better to be part of the exercise, especially when starting off. Once Mystique knew what he could do and how comfortable they were both in regards to this, then she might act that way.] Come on. [Taking a few steps back from him she started off in a light jog, waiting for Hank to catch up with her.]

May I sit and watch?

No, I know, I'm - making conversation. [and maybe feeling a little nostalgic, because that was back before Cuba and while things had already gone to hell, it wasn't as bad as after it had arrived. He rubs at his neck a little awkwardly] That's how Charles and I trained.

[he catches up, jogging along side her. This was fairly easy, all things considered, and a decent warm up for whatever else she had planned. He usually didn't bother much with the warming up part]

I started to learn duelling, but I didn't have much chance to get very good at it. I'd like to learn something a little more practical, though, or at least keep my skill up.

That all depends on the reason why you want to watch.

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