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[makedo]

1. out of curiosity, who here has combat training and who served in the armed forces?

2. anyone up for a spar

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[naytheist]

[Armies? Omg yes. This is his jam. Cesare has commanded two. So what if they're considerably different from the types that you're talking about.]

I am always keen to spar. One must always keep his blade sharp.

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[makedo]

[ very different, but perhaps there are some aspects to being a soldier that translate well over time.

so far, brad has found that to be the case. ]

What kind of blade are we talking?

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[overthought]

I'm military, but I haven't had the time to get "combat training". [she's being a little sarcastic. maybe a lot sarcastic. who needs combat training when you're an AI amirite?]

But, I happen to know someone that fits right into your criteria. I'll be happy to forward your name onto him.

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[makedo]

[ if you don't have combat training but you are military, brad is just going to assume you're a fucking pog (person-other-than-grunts) and thus dead weight. ]

Do that.

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[tallverine]

I've done a few tours. You curious for a reason?

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[makedo]

mind telling me when and where?

[ he has a reason, but "my commanding officer just left ship" is both too personal and not saying much at all. ]

a marine just left. i'm bored. take your pick.

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[alsohawkeye]

I've never served in the military, but I have combat training.

[ it seems even more unlikely than usual, what with her sitting there in a purple hoodie with a bowl of noodles. ]

I could use some sparring partners.

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[makedo]

Really.

[ there is a wealth of doubt expressed in that one word, for all that his expression doesn't really shift to accomodate said doubt or express it as well. ]

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[deagle]

I have combat training. No service record, however.

[ dealing with werewolves and all other manner of supernatrual things was enough, getting shot at by other humans wasn't necessary. ]

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[makedo]

where did you get the training

[thebreakingwave]

I think we spoke about this before, but it was a while ago.

I fought in a war, but I don't really have a lot of formal training. If you don't mind that I use magic, we can spar, but if not, I'm pretty much rubbish at fighting.

[makedo]

We have.
Not really what I'm looking for.

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[avengeful]

I've never been in the military, but my dad taught me combat training when I was growing up. Kind of die-hard about protecting yourself.

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[makedo]

And what kind of training did your father have?

[briefly]

[Oh. She remembers you. You made fun of her superhero name. Hmpf.]

I can spar.

[makedo]

[ it's a terrible name. ]

Can you.

[straddles]

One, why do you wanna know. And two, hell yeah. Always.

[makedo]

I'm curious. You any good?

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[2leftfeet]

Is word economy a sport now?

[Which is rich coming from her, but whatever.]

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[makedo]

Would you have preferred a lengthy diatribe connecting my wish to spar to Hobbesian ethics and NASCAR?

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[theantisocialone]

I have extensive combat training, though not through any military organization.

[At least not in the way he expects most to expect.]

I am available to spar. I have another who would be willing as well.

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[makedo]

so where did you get the combat training?

when and where? bring your friend

[allbloodyhail]

1. no, though I was a fake soldier once.
and not for Halloween.

2. always

[makedo]

1. doesn't count
2. good

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[northerner]

Aye, I've ridden to war and seen combat.

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[makedo]

In which century? [ not actually mocking, it's a legitimate concern here. ]

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[vindictam]

[ The amount of types of combat that people have engaged in on this ship always leaves him a little bit impressed sometimes. ]

I've never had a profession other than such.

And, if you'd be so inclined, I wouldn't mind it.

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[makedo]

[ if you ask brad, there's still entirely too many civilians around. ]

I'd be so inclined. what's your name?

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[gothchicklit]

There used to be a Fight Club meeting or whatever you want to call it on board. Not sure if they still do it, but I'm sure people who attended are still around. Unless you're looking for something other than beating the shit out of someone else, in which case, I can't help you.

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[makedo]

aren't you supposed not to talk about fight club?

[nuked]

1. I have.

2. When and where?

[makedo]

1. care to elaborate?

2. gym, in two hours?

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[vindicating]

I did a bit of training while in college but I never served in the military before.

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[makedo]

didn't stick?

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[51stcentury]

Yes, yes, and yes. Though it's been a while, I might be a little rusty.

Incidentally, I'm still open for that drink, if you're game?

[Someone is in the dog house and needs a way of keeping his mind off of things.]

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[makedo]

all right, on all counts.

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[dogbane]

1. basic. airman first class/空军上等兵, intergov space initiative.

2. doubtful!

I should've guessed. what branch?

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[makedo]

what year?

united states marine corps