Video; Mourn the Past, Strengthen the Present

[oathshackledbird]

Last month, I posted to the Network asking for those who would be willing teach others how to fight--both with and without powers--to contact me. Many of you were willing to share your talents with those who needed them, and I thank you very much for that.

[Diarmuid smiles and bows his head for a moment before continuing.]

However, aside from a few people who I have already helped find teachers, I haven't really heard from anyone who would like to take advantage of the skills that have been offered. I understand that many of you have probably already found teachers amongst those who you know. For those who still might be looking, I thought that I would post a list of those who offered their services so you can take advantage of them should you ever wish to.

I will warn you, though, that most of these people are battle-hardened warriors and do not pull their punches. If you take them up on their offers, please be prepared to work your hardest. They will expect no less and those who you are fighting for deserve no less.

Here is the list. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Since I know most of the people on the list, if you are unsure who you should contact, I will be glad to direct you to a teacher.

Teacher List:

Diarmuid Ua Duibhne: Teaches armed and unarmed combat. Spear and sword focused. Duel-wield specialty. Can teach all levels of fighters.
Mayu: Armed Combat. Axe focus.
Cerberus: Teaches armed and unarmed combat. Knowledgeable with almost all weapons. Specialty in modern weapons.
Saber of White: Teaches armed and unarmed combat. Sword specialty.
Aleph: Teaches armed combat.  Knows melee weapons.  Sword specialty.
Sir Lancelot du Lac: Teaches armed and unarmed combat. Specialty in non-traditional weapons.
Ken Amada:  Teaches armed combat.  Specialty in spears and improvising weapons.
Enoch: Skilled in the use of slings. Also skilled in making them.

If anyone would like to be added to the list, please feel free to let me know. Also, let me know if you would like the information listed by your names altered in anyway or wish to be removed from the list.  This list isn't a static thing by any means.

On a sadder note, for any of you who knew Mami Tomoe, it has come to my attention that she has been sent home. I know she was close to many people. She left me a cookie recipe and since Riki has given us such a good selection of food this month, I can think of no better way to honor her memory than to bake some of the sweets she made so well. Anyone who would like to join me is welcome, though, I cannot guarantee my cookies will be anywhere near as good as the ones she made.  I--

[For a moment it seems like Diarmuid will continue, but after a few seconds, he just shakes his head and ends the feed.]


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(OOC: If anyone would like to meet up with Diarmuid in the kitchen to try making those cookies, feel free to tag your response with Action, Kitchen and cooking shenanigans can be had!)

Comments

[Video]

[alephbet]

You can add me to that list as a melee weapon teacher. I specialize in swords, but I can use other weapons like spears - I also use guns but because of the lack of bullet supply here I now only use them in emergencies.

[Video]

[oathshackledbird]

I would be glad to add you, Aleph. There are several people I know who are excellent fighters, but since they didn't volunteer I didn't just add them. Not everyone is suited to teaching others no matter how skilled they are and not everyone wants to.

[Diarmuid pauses a moment, typing at the keyboard before continuing.]

There I have now added you to the list. Does that all look right? Why don't we leave guns off for you for now since there is another who can teach them and is less worried about ammunition than you.

[Video]

[alephbet]

I may not be old enough to teach well... but I'll do my best. Thank you for putting this together.

[action]

[fionnuisce]

[Waver glanced over the terminal as he walked by, making a mental note of the list and to better acquaint himself with the names he didn't already recognize. Past that, there was nothing he had to say that couldn't be said in person. There were a few questions he wanted to ask regarding the unfamiliar names on the list, plus one more pressing matter they likely needed to discuss.]

[So, Waver made his way to the kitchen with a steady and unreadable look to his face and posture. He seemed calm enough, at least.]

...I'm pretty sure that oven's not meant to be set that high.

[action]

[oathshackledbird]

What?

[Diarmuid looks over from what is a pretty destroyed and messy counter toward the oven. When he sees how high the temperature is, his eyes go wide. He looks toward the recipe and then dashes over to the stove to turn it down, cursing softly under his breath.]

When did that happen? I swear I set it to 350 not 500...

[He looks up at Waver with a grateful look. Don't laugh too hard at the flour in his hair or the butter on his cheek, Waver. It's rude.]

Thanks.

[action]

[fionnuisce]

Somehow I'm not sure this should warrant such a disaster area. [He reached over to brush some flour from Diarmuid's hair, glancing over the chaotic kitchen.]

But then again, this is hardly my area of expertise.

[Video]

[miseris_socios]

I can teach spear combat. I'm also good at making improvised weapons - I don't know if that's something you'd want to put down. I can also help people train in acrobatics I guess.

[Video]

[oathshackledbird]

In a place like this? Being able to improvise weapons is a very useful skill. I would most certainly want to put it down.

May I ask your name so I can add it to the list?

[He bows his head slightly.]

My name is Diarmuid Ua Duibhne. It is an honor to meet another spear-wielder.

[Video]

[miseris_socios]

I had to do that for a few years, so I'd say I'm pretty good at it. I kept myself alive, at least.

And my name's Ken. Ken Amada.

[... Okay the bow is a little weird since he's pretty clearly not Japanese, and the name is kind of a mouthful.]

Mm. It helps since my reach isn't that long.

[action] hi Diarmuid hiiii

[midgarhorizon]

[Reno could move silently when he wanted, and walked into the kitchen when Diarmuid seemed to be alone, observing him for the moment.

This was the guy that the kids had told him about. Perhaps it was just curiosity that made Reno seek him out. He didn't know.

Adjusting his black bandanas, he hesitated a moment before speaking.]

You're about as bad at that as me.

*Waves happily* A wild Reno appears! :-D

[oathshackledbird]

[Being a servant means that not many can sneak up on Diarmuid, and once he gets over being surprised Diarmuid is going to be very impressed at Reno's skill. The egg in his hand is going to be less impressed, though. In fact, all it is going to be is crushed in the sink. However, considering how many other eggs are in the sink, it was probably destined to be there anyway.

Sometimes having more strength than a normal human is not such a good thing.

Diarmuid turns to the newcomer to the kitchen and gives him a sheepish look.]

You didn't just see that...

[Action]

[technologic]

[April had heard the message and after some thought, she decides to head into the kitchen. She does hesitate for a second, but then she walks over to him, hands nervously clasped in front of her.]

Um, i-is it okay if I help, Diarmuid?

[Action]

[oathshackledbird]

[When he hears her voice, Diarmuid looks up at April with a smile. Please don't laugh too hard at all the flour in his hair and on his face. It doesn't like him, okay?]

Of course, you can help! I am...

[Diarmuid looks at the counter, embarrassed at the mess around him.]

...losing this battle it seems...

[Action]

[clumsyjesus]

Oh hello, Diarmuid! Wow, are those cookies you're baking?

[Action]

[oathshackledbird]

Maybe? Hopefully?

[A flour covered Diarmuid turns to give Colette an embarrassed smile.]

If the ingredients don't defeat me first...

Video

[greyerrant]

A sensible warning.

[ Garviel sounds amused. ]

Video

[oathshackledbird]

And an appropriate one. There is a time and place to relax and perhaps not give your all. Training--especially for a battle like this--is not the time or the place.

[Diarmuid gives him an amused smile and a polite nod of his head.]

How does this day find you? Are you all right with how I listed everything by your name?

action; kitchen

[puppy_lancer]

Cookies, bro?

[Lancer materializes in the kitchen. He had heard the network post, and he was now here to see Diarmuid bake those cookies.]

...At least it's a better way of remembering her than I would have chosen.

action; kitchen

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid starts when his brother suddenly appears and his hand catches the bag of flour on the counter knocking it off. He tries to catch it before it hits the floor but only manages to send more flour everywhere.

Sorry about that, Cu Chulainn.

Once the flour starts settling out of the air, Diarmuid looks at his brother intending to apologize...and ends up breaking out into laughter. So much flour...everywhere.]

S-sorry...

[video]

[irreverence]

Not much for teaching or being taught- but does anyone in this place spar at all?

[A bit more than she'd care to do if she doesn't really have to, but hey. Better than doing nothing at all, she figures.]

[video]

[oathshackledbird]

Sparring is an important part of keeping one's skills sharp, so I would assume it is something a great many people here do.

[Diarmuid gives her a smile. Something like excitement twinkles in his eyes. He always looks forward to finding new people to spar against.]

Are you looking for a sparring partner?

[Text] This is so late..><;

[tohko_amano]

I'll be willing to join up with either your class or Saber's, if you're too busy, Diarmuid.

However, I'm sorry to hear about Mami. She was a friend of mine, and it's sad to hear that she's gone. If you want, I would be happy to help you out in the kitchen so that we could make some sweets in her memory! I didn't know that she liked cooking that much, but I would be happy to help out.

[Text] (No worries.)

[oathshackledbird]

The choice is yours, Tohko. I was counting you in amongst though I would be teaching, but if you would prefer to work with Saber I can contact her for you.

[Diarmuid smiles sadly to himself as the topic switches to Mami.]

Mami was going to help me learn to bake like you were helping me learn to cook other things. Between the two of you, I always had something sweet to share with others. This seems to be the perfect way to remember her.

I am going to be in the kitchen a little later in the afternoon. I would be glad to see you there.

[Action] I AM SO SORRY FOR THIS. HE IS A DICK.

[frilliance]

[Edgeworth enters the kitchen area, planning to prepare and cook his own dinner, he finds.....the most extraordinary sight ever. He cannot help but give an amused smirk at poor Dia's misfortune.]

In my entire life, never have I seen such a spectacular catastrophe involving mere flour. I have to admit, it would make quite the comedy sketch.

Dicks attract random flour and egg attacks. Just a warning... ;-P

[oathshackledbird]

I'm glad someone is amused by this situation.

[Diarmuid turns partially to face Edgeworth, raising a flour covered eyebrow at him.]

Unless you wish to also risk the wrath of the flour you might want to come back a little later. Currently, I cannot guarantee your safety.

[Or that of his clothes. That suit is just screaming, 'Throw flour at me!"]