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[nutsaboutscans]

So I have a few things to talk about it. First, I'm always looking for a sparring partner, hand-to-hand of course, but I could also use a target practice buddy. But I could also teach people if that's something anyone would want.

Okay, second thing. Frankly, I'm tired of burnt or otherwise messed up meals. Could I get a cooking 101 class from someone? I can offer hand-to-hand training, shooting training, or booze in return. And just be aware that you're working with perhaps a lost cause. And yes, I ate out a lot back home.

Finally, if someone had a big problem with guilt, how would this person be able to get past it? Like to stop blaming themselves?

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[xerampelinae]

Why would you want someone to get past guilt?

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[nutsaboutscans]

[He chuckles awkwardly.] Because guilt is an unpleasant feeling?

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[xerampelinae]

Retribution. Doesn't having no guilt for doing wrong make you evil?

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[nutsaboutscans]

[He makes an uncertain hum.] But this person needs to move past the guilt. They just don't know how to do it. One case isn't even relevant here, so nothing can be done about it. The other, they've been forgiven and it was resolved. So they should be able to move past the guilt, but they just... haven't.

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[regulatingpressure]

I guess they just have to think about how much time they're wasting feeling like shit with no pay-off.

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[nutsaboutscans]

That's true. There is no pay-off. Because the only parties that could forgive them have already or aren't here.

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[regulatingpressure]

So there you go. I mean, you were probably looking for something a little more complicated than that, but it's all I've got.

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[servator]

I could use someone to spar with, myself. If you're still looking, I volunteer.

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[nutsaboutscans]

Yeah, that'd be great. I have SEC shifts, but I'm pretty free other than that. I'm John, by the way. John Kennex.

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[servator]

Shepard. I don't think we've been introduced, but I'm also in SEC.

[culver]

I could teach you how to cook some things.

[there's a pause before she sends this next part]

And I can shoot.

[nutsaboutscans]

really? that'd be great. and maybe we can go shooting sometime. I'm John.

[culver]

I am Nill.
What kinds of things would you like to make?

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[skjalf]

I will gladly teach you to cook, sir.

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[nutsaboutscans]

Really? I'd appreciate that. Is there something you'd like in return?

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[blackmagus]

A sparring partner, mm?

[Now that Fortescue's knee is all healed up, she's been looking into exercising more and getting her muscles strengthened back up. Before, it would have been because of work. Now it's more a matter of keeping in shape, to be prepared for whatever happens.]

I could be persuaded.

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[nutsaboutscans]

Mhm. And that's good. I'm good at persuading. By which I mean I smile and say 'please.'

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[blackmagus]

[She laughs quietly.]

Luckily for you, please works on me just fine. But most people need a cherry on top, don't they?

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[fullmoon]

[ Not touching that guilt question, but: ]

I can't cook, either, but if you'll teach me to shoot I'll find another way to repay you.

[ In case he loses his wand, right? There's no Ollivanders in space. ]

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[nutsaboutscans]

That sounds like a deal I can handle. Do you have any shooting experience or are we starting from scratch?

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[fullmoon]

Scratch. I'm used to a wand. I suppose there's some aiming involved, but I doubt it's the same.

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[pushfall]

How do you feel about pastries?

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[nutsaboutscans]

[He'd probably have something more to say to Claire if he connected the dots on who she was, but as it is:]

Pastries are good. Are you offering them or offering to teach me?

[Because he'll sure as heck eat them, but it also might be fun to know how to make them.]

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[pushfall]

[ She should probably have something more to say as well but even under the circumstances of recognizes one another through voice alone, there's a good chance she would just stick with pastry talk. It's a lot easier than discussing almost murders, though admittedly a lot less interesting. ]

I could be persuaded to do both, actually. Not that I don't know how to cook other things, but who cares about balanced meals when you can just overdose on cupcakes, right?

[ Teach a man to fish... ]

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[de_void]

That depends on what it is and who has the guilt, honestly.