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[open] dojonuts

Who: Instructors at DOjo or DIEjo & you!
When: From today onward; training days will be held several times a week and the building is open for use outside of that, so feel free to tag in at any point!
Where: The dojo in Residential District's park
What: A dojo opens in the park! Chaos ensues, probably.
Rating/Warning: N/A, will update as necessary

A SPARRING MATCH A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY
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[There's a new building in the park that's finally finished, sporting a bundle of balloons outside because some moron heard that's what you're supposed to do for grand openings and now they'll be there until they deflate. Maybe you're here because you've seen the flyers advertising it or heard something mentioned on the network. Maybe you've been dragged over by one of the instructors! Maybe you spent too long staring at the DOjo or DIEjo banner and now someone's trying to usher you inside?! Either way, you'll be greeted warmly upon entrance and encouraged to mingle and familiarize yourself with the building and the other people around you.

The dojo itself is pretty sizable and has plenty of space to poke around in. There's an indoor section that's styled very traditionally, with wooden floors and a rack on the wall that has a number of wooden and bamboo swords for communal use. Outside of the building is an outdoor training area with a flat dirt ground, as well as targets and training dummies for people to whack. On the porch, there's a mat off to the side for shoes and a water cooler with cups stacked on top.

Strangely, there's also a list posted to the inner wall by the entrance that simply says Do not spar with these instructors if you're just beginning. Several names are listed below it in red, including Yamatonokami Yasusada, Okita Souji, Sayo Samonji and a few others. It seems like the list is a work in progress; new names are added frequently...]

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[Introductions are done, rules are explained, and now it's time to dive into the meat of the dojo - training and practice. Since all levels are welcome, there are instructors both in and out of the building teaching everything from the very basics to more advanced techniques or specific styles. Activities throughout the day include:

• Spectating. Anyone's free to come watch! The inside of the dojo isn't enormous, but there's plenty of space in the outdoor training area to roam and make passing comments to your poor friends who are stuck in sword hell.

• Form practice and repetition sets. The most tedious part of training, but an important backbone for any style. Are your arms getting tired after 50 strikes to the air? Too bad, you're only halfway through!

• Instructional sparring matches. Instructors will go toe to toe in order to showcase more advanced moves to students, students will be paired with instructors for tutoring matches and to get tips on their form, and students will face off against each other to practice with someone of their skill level.

• Competitive matches. Take on an instructor or a fellow student to test your strength and skill! A very small person that is apparently just called Small Troop oversees these matches, keeping tally on the chalkboard. The truly bold can even take on one of the instructors on the "DO NOT SPAR WITH" list with the promise of a prize at the end! It's like a spicy food challenge, but slightly more health-hazardous...! Those who make it through a match will indeed get a prize, too: the whiteboard at the front of the hall now sports a very fancy calligraphy CONGRATULATIONS and then their name in much sloppier writing.]

JUST KIDDING WE REALLY NEED A DOCTOR
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[Phew! It's been a long couple of hours already. You may be sweating buckets or feeling the awful burn of Sore Arms (that's going to hurt in the morning), but don't worry, mercy is arriving on swift wings and carrying a tray of snacks. It's finally time for a break! There's water and tea, canned coffees for those who need a stronger pick-me-up, sliced watermelon brought out with salt, and riceballs. Some may be significantly more misshapen than others, and watch out for any riceballs stuffed with unusual fillings... Lump of canned tuna or straight-up wasabi, anyone?]

[Alternately, at some point during the break period, someone will pose a suggestion: this dojo needs its very own mission statement. Every good dojo has a strong motto, after all! Everyone is encouraged to throw their suggestions into the pot - really, because if it's left in the hands of the morons who named the dojo itself, it's bound to be Bad.]

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[Maybe you overshot your restraints and ended up seriously wailing on your sparring partner by accident (or "by accident", you bloodthirsty freaks). Maybe you're the unfortunate person who landed a partner that can't control themselves and you're now sporting a few shiny new bruises or cuts. Either way, injuries happen! It's a training risk and it's definitely a risk when the instructors are mostly swords, oops...

First aid knowledge is also pretty scant here, so anyone ushered off to the repair area might have to put up with people uselessly shoving ice packs at them and offering to bandage things that probably don't need bandages and whispering can we just use sticks for splints to each other. Some of them aren't great at judging injury levels either, so people with teeny tiny cuts could end up with five bandages and others who need a timeout may just get a "YOU'RE FINE" and a gold star sticker. GOOD LUCK.]

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[As for anyone else in the park, the sound of screaming may both A) rudely shatter any peaceful park silence you were trying to enjoy and B) draw your attention over toward a new building by the park's edge. And boy, there sure is a lot of screaming happening... Some of it could be battle cries or power shouting, but there are definitely a few in there that sound genuinely distressed and pained?!

Moreover, there's a large sign on the outside of said building that simply reads HELP in sloppy, bold handwriting. And is that blood on the corner of the sign?? OMINOUS... Anyone who approaches to get a closer look will see that the bottom half of the sign has broken off and lies in the grass below. It says NEEDED IMMEDIATELY, SEEKING HEALERS AND ANYONE WITH FIRST AID EXPERTISE. Someone pity these fools and lend a hand...]

TEAM BUILDING EXERCISES FOR DUMMIES
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[Practice has finally come to an end - but don't think about leaving just yet. This is a traditional dojo, after all, and you know what that means? Everyone pitches a hand in to clean it up at the end. It helps the students to care more about their school if they have to put work into its maintenance themselves, right?

And there's a lot of maintenance to be done. Tufts of fox hair can be found here and there, or a broken door or two from some earlier wild matches, maybe streaks and splatters of blood in a few places, and-- is that a hole in the floor? When did that even get there? The outside area needs to have its ground leveled again, too, and scattered practice swords need to be returned to their proper places on the wall. Looks like everyone's got their work cut out for them... The small troop will also lend a hand if it looks like anyone is struggling, taking a tiny cloth to the floor or trying to show the best way to scrub out blood. With so many people working together, surely this won't take too long!]

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[Cleaning has been Successfully Accomplished, hopefully with minimal bodily injury or property damage. Now it's time to go home and take a shower and sleep for a year, right? ...Nope! It looks like the dojo bonding hasn't quite finished yet. Escape is possible, but you may have some persistent people insisting on dragging you along despite your protests.

Anyway, it's not uncommon to share drinks after a successful day in training, but for the sake of the non-drinkers and underage among them, a cafe is what's ultimately decided on. Their field trip into the city is a blind game of follow-the-leader with no actual leader and they may take some detours (another cafe! A nice shop! A cart selling pretzels that just smells too good to pass up!) depending on who wants to go where, but they'll reach their ultimate goal eventually.

It's... it's the Macho Cafe. Enjoy?!]

(This is an open mingle for the dojo's opening and subsequent training/practice days! Feel free to toplevel, comment around and threadjack to your heart's content!)

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[ Despite being a sword of the liberal arts, Kasen is actually quite excited about the opening of their little dojo (though he does find the name rather inelegant...). He's still a tool of war, after all, and having seen many battles himself, he does find enjoyment in the more brutish sports. Not that you would be able to tell from appearances alone, considering Kasen is dressed more casually than his usual, elegant clothing. But you'll find Kasen around the dojo on its opening day rather happily, at least. ]

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[ When Kasen is taking his initial tour, he stops by the list at the entrance, and giving it a look over, he immediately laughs gently. His hands are tucked into their opposite sleeves, but the smile he's wearing is absolutely fond. He seems almost proud, actually...?? ]

Oya, oya... I suppose Sayo-kun is worthy of such a warning. Ha ha, he probably wouldn't actually kill anyone, though.

[ Probably. If you're not feeling comforted by those words, it's completely fair... You can express your distress, but as Kasen realizes someone is there and had overheard, he'll turn his attention towards them. ]

[ A: If you are a sword, you'll get the amiable greeting of: ]

Ah, good morning. This is quite the list? Who decided to make this?

[ B: Or if you've lost your way and ended up in swordhell, you'll get the more professional greeting of: ]

Do pardon me. I was speaking aloud without even realizing you were there...! [ is that even true ] Welcome to the dojo. Have you come to test your skill today, perhaps?

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[ Eventually, Kasen will step up for a bit of instructional sparring himself, and he'll take one of those wooden swords with a gentle smile. He does hold the sword quite well, so it's not quite like he's unsuited to be here, but his appearance does... give off a certain impression. He'll give his partner a smile, then bow his head lightly. ]

Ah, I am a sword of liberal arts, you know. Please don't be too hard on me.

[ Ha ha look at this nerd!! Surely you can beat him up!! ]

[ In truth, Kasen should probably also be on the list of swords you shouldn't fight, because he does this every time to newbies especially. He's brutal. But as he raises his sword to a starting stance, you either know that full well since you've fought Kasen before or you're in for a surprise. ]

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[ As the misshapen riceballs are brought out, they get a Look from Kasen. He knows that he should have helped make more of them, but his attention had gotten drawn away by something else. He doesn't trust those misshapen rice balls. And neither should you. In fact, as you might reach to take one, Kasen will politely step forward to touch your hand to stop you from probable imminent death. ]

Ah, excuse me— I would recommend trying another. Some of the fillings in those are...

[ He trails off, then withdraws his hand to motion towards one that has just a little spot of green that's the distinct color of wasabi. ]

Well. You may be hurting, is my point.

[ Kasen had simply gone along with the suggestions of their eventual destination, since his suggestion of the tea room had quickly gotten shot down. Which, of course it had. They don't even really serve too much alcohol there? He's at least used to this, so he's not being a whiny moron about it, but by the time they get to the macho cafe, horror slowly dawns on Kasen as he looks around at the... interesting assortment of waiters. What kind of place is this?! ]

[ A - One suited to Kasen, as it turns out. You might not know this if you don't know Kasen very well, but he could actually be a member himself. One of the employees seems to have sensed his ~hidden potential~ and is trying to encourage him to try it out, which is nothing less than mortifying for Kasen. He's completely red in the face, partly from anger and partly from being flustered, and his voice is dropping to that particular tone that means he's mad... ]

I— I will have nothing to do with this!! Unhand me at this very instant, or I shall cut you down!!

[ What side will you take in this battle for the century!? Will you take the employee's side and encourage Kasen to strip, or will you save his delicate maiden's heart?! ]

[ B - Well, it doesn't matter, actually. Because eventually someone is going to manage to convince him, and it may involve alcohol, but. That part probably isn't worth knowing, right? Kasen has shed those elegant robes to leave only his skintight jumpsuit, but his face is nothing less than scarlet from embarrassment by now. It matches his hair quite nicely.

But he's been gently bullied into helping serve their huge party, so you have a few options here. You can place an order with Kasen and get a potentially rude response, you can gently tease him as he brings back the order, or you can play grabass with that B- butt. All are valid options. ]

Edited 2015-11-01 18:32 (UTC)

This list is rather..

[ Huh, he doesn't know what to say about it but seeing Sayo's name on it has always shocked him. Who knew he'd be the one to be placed onto it. If Yamato could, he'd help a homie out and promptly erase his name from the list. Sadly, he can't but for now he doesn't mind having a good conversation with a fellow uchigatana. ]

It's surprising your name isn't on it, huh? [ Since it seems they have extra spots just in case someone else is next. ] Perhaps you should be careful within the dojo or you'll be next. But.. tell me, were you going to train a few people today? I'm sure there's probably many who'll come visit, this is a nice establishment that got put together. I'm truly happy to be here. [ He is, even if he can't fight with so many people because he's the most bloodthirsty of swords is what some people are guessing when Yamato is such a good egg! For now, he stands next to Kasen with his hands hidden within his sleeves crossed and looks up to the other. ]

[ Kasen laughs warmly, and he bows his head as a gentle nod. ]

Ha, perhaps it is... But I will take advantage of such a thing while I may, I must admit.

[ this shit absolutely knows that he's a danger and still won't correct it... ]

But yes, I would like to! I enjoy sparring quite a bit, and I am somewhat restless for it, I have been finding. I never thought I would miss the danger of our sorties, and yet here I am longing for a bit of a fight! I do hope that isn't too inelegant of a thing to wish for...

[ danger will robinson tbh

But he'll look towards Yamato with a warmer smile, and he'll nod to that last sentiment as well. He's definitely happy to be in this dojo, since it feels more like their home in the Citadel, in a way. Maybe it's just because it's a bit more traditional, and Kasen enjoys that aesthetic, but. That's Kasen. ]

I'm glad for it as well. It's a wonderful idea.

You should, it's hard to spar with anyone now if they're afraid of us. So when doing battle, please put in a few extra hits for me. I don't think I'll be lucky this time. [ Let everyone know why you're called KaSin, the Sin Spider didn't come for him for no specific reason? It was to make him spread the sin upon others so they know who to truly fear. ]

Hm? I don't think it's.. inelegant. I don't even know the meaning. [ Or the meaning of elegant. ] We haven't really gotten to fight at all and the closest thing I had gotten to kill was a giant monster but even then, my vessel was stuck in it's eyes. [ Bits and pieces of their journey out in that whole new world of theirs. ] But.. I'll be rooting for you, no matter who you fight so if you get one — please tell me because I'd like to see.

[ Don't hold out? Yamato wants to see some death? It's been like 3000 years!! Where are his heads to carry, hello? Besides, as he looks at his name on the board before shaking his head, he doesn't think he's that bad but there is a question that's pending in the back of Yamato's mind that needs answers. ]

Is there anyone that you'd be willing to fight that you hopes come by today?

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i; please help me kasen i am alone :(

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VI... ... ...b.........

thanks jiji (also 1/2)

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god... vi-b......

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vi-b i am so sorry

SO IS KASEN!!! i'm laughing though

vi-b; it's time.

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