video | set 'em up, we'll be knockin' em down.

[lightmagic]

[ One Lily Potter shows up in-frame as soon as it focuses, for once not smiling but smirking just a little: it changes the plane of her face just like that. There's nothing really strange about the feed until she moves back: there in the background of the feed is one Remus J. Lupin laid out sweaty and graceless on the floor, though once he realizes he's visible he props up on his elbows to laugh. Before she speaks she reaches up to tie her hair back, glancing back at Remus before looking back to the camera. She looks a little sweaty and haggard maybe but otherwise fine: she was stressed and tired before, now she's exerted herself more. It's fine. There's still something lingering behind her eyes but it's hard to place what it is. ]
 
Hello, Tranquility.
 
[ Um. ]

Things have been a little stressful lately so it seemed like an idea to offer some contained and supervised sparring. Unfortunately I'm generally rubbish with physical combat—[ Felt pretty physical on my end Remus chimes in from the floor, only barely audible. It will be in a minute if you don't stop hamming it up Lily replies, sweet as anything while casually threatening a dude she lay out flat, before continuing. ]—but I was wondering if any other magic users were willing to give it a go. Nothing too intense, like I said, sparring, keep your skills in top shape.
 
I'm afraid I've already exhausted one taker. [ :) :) luv u Remus sorry she kicked ur butt ]
 
Anyway! We've overtaken a rec room on floor eleven so that we won't be in anyone's way or disturbing anyone. I'm medical staff so I can oversee if needed. We'll be here a bit, so feel free to stop by. Don't feel shy if you just want to watch, either.
 
Maybe it'll become a thing.

[ WIZARDS OUT. ]

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[technologist]

I'll watch. [ Which sounds a bit sketchy, actually, but she's the one who offered. ] Unless we're allowed to bring guns to a wand fight, obviously, though I suppose that's a bit of an unfair advantage.

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[lightmagic]

[ She breathes a laugh, short, and her expression softens a little. ] You're welcome to come in, though we are dealing only in non-lethal methods currently!

[ She could protect against a gun, probably, with advance warning, but really that seems too much like Asking For It unless it's like, a baby gun.

A BB gun. She's not well versed on what kind of guns are around, okay. I don't know what I'm saying here so I'll stop now. ]

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[technologist]

Funny you should say that, actually. The gun I've got just so happens to be non-lethal. The bullets deliver dendrotoxin beneath the subcutaneous tissue, which is— [ Wait, talking to wizards. ] It's a sleeping potion. Essentially.

[ Simmons would be so jealous of the actual potions/magic thing. Or just endlessly frustrated, maybe. ]

[milagros]

( slightly in spite of herself-- )

What did you have in mind?

[lightmagic]

A bit like—well they're called dueling clubs where I'm from. Nothing quite so formal though, I just feel it's prudent to keep one's skills sharp.

I know there are varying levels of comfort within magic users on board with regards to their own abilities, and it's important to be ready to use them if need be. Strictly non-lethal, we've no need for any accidents.

[ The way she says accidents is a little telling, but only a little. ]

[milagros]

I'd be interested in participating. My skills are-- ( mila considers her words, rather than strictly hesitating, ) --not suited to that kind of thing, per se, but I'd be happy to provide a ... hands on option. Or if someone would like to test spells that require durability in a sparring partner.

( mila's combat magic doesn't really come with a phasers set to stun option. unless she's getting out her ray-gun, in which case it literally does. )

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[darkart]

You're permitting an audience?

[ 1.) How mad is he that his encryptions don't work anymore when he has no idea how to make new ones SO MAD!! 2.) Stop typing with fucked up vision, Severus. ]

private. voice, stubbornly.

[lightmagic]

[ STOP LOOKING AT THE SCREEN WITH YOUR FUCKED UP EYE, SEVERUS. ]

On a trial basis, yes.

I hope you're using voice to text.

[ Pointedly. ]

private. voice, FINE.

[darkart]

I hate this thing.

[ The network in general. ]

The muggles have a fight club where they encourage violently kicking the shit out of each other and call it beneficial.

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[puppydogeyes]

You got some way of making sure it doesn't get out of hand?

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[lightmagic]

I'll generally be supervising and working containment as needed.

I'm versed in crowd control.

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[puppydogeyes]

Thinking more ability control.
Can send some people down if you need numbers.

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[pushfall]

I thought the first rule of fight club was to never talk about fight club.

[ Probably Lily is not going to have any idea of what she's talking about but oh well. ]

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[lightmagic]

Is that a reference I'm missing?

[ She doesn't sound put out! Just kind of amused. She's from 1981 Claire, give her a break. ]

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[pushfall]

[ Well it's not like that wasn't expected. ]

Yes, it's a pop culture thing where I come from, but I seriously couldn't resist. I could explain it, but I think it speaks for itself. You look great out there. [ Just... by the way. ] And sweaty.

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[atent_dead]

Y'ain't intendin' to spar with magic are ye?

[A grumpy old lady disapproving look is always much more effective from under a witch's hat]

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[lightmagic]

[ Lily purses her lips but doesn't really look very chastised: her pleasant expression returns quickly enough. ]

Martial magic is a very important skill set where we're [ Since Remus is still back there. Somewhere. ] from. It's important to practice.

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[judex]

Do you really not have anything better to do?

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[lightmagic]

I'm sorry? I work full time in medical, I believe I'm entitled to keep my other skills sharp in my free hours.

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[sidewinding]

What's better to do than magic?

[ He's bored. This is what happens. ]

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[gilding]

Is this magical sparring usual for you?

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[lightmagic]

Generally speaking I've been confined to more practical applications.

[ A gentle way of saying she's fresh out of war, but hey. ]

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[sophically]

I don't know if I would be comfortable firing spells at my best friend's mother. [But she is thoroughly amused at Lily besting Remus. Hey he's no push-over!]

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[lightmagic]

[ Lily laughs, at this: she's sat on the floor by this time, wipes her face with the back of her arm. ] I'm barely older than you, it wouldn't count unless I was almost forty.

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[kutte]

This just a party for people waving around little sticks? You wanna learn how to beat someone down with your hands, I can think of a couple people who'd be willing to teach you.