prismatica | A few (possibly) helpful suggestions.

~Video, Public~

[The video opens on Cor reclining a little hesitantly in his chair. There's a couple of fading bruises peeking out from beneath his sleeves around his wrist, but nothing too terrible on public display. His face, however, seems more thoughtful than usual.]

I understand that many here are concerned about the impact of recent events. And given that some of you are already making the initiative to try and re-earn the trust of the natives here, it's heartening to see how many of us are bouncing back in peaceful ways. From food kitchens to regular businesses, to even those of us who joined the Moon Knights - it's good to give back to a community that once welcomed us with open arms, and could still do so again in the future.

However...

[He closes his eyes as he bows his head in contemplation.]

We must not forget the other threats to the people here - both without and within. The Moon Knights tend to do a decent job for more normal situations; but as we've seen, much that has happened of late isn't exactly 'normal', even by their standards. And even among us Moonblessed...we have civilians that needs protection, even as they do what they can to help us in our battles, and to aid the community at large.

[Eyes snap open with clear determination as he looks up at the monitor once again.]

For those who are interested, I am willing to offer some lessons in self-defense. No weapon training - just some hand-to-hand basics so that you can fend off a threat long enough to go get to safety, or to even neutralize a lesser threat, such as an armed robber. There'll be no payment required, since this is meant to be an offer for the greater good.

That said, if there are those like me who are trained in more than that? I would recommend starting up some teamwork building exercises. And not just among those from your home, either. If we are to face whatever future threats there may be, we need to be able to better work together as a cohesive unit. Magic users should consider teaming up with those who prefer more mechanical means of fighting, for example.

And finally, I do want to take a page out of a certain teenage scholar's book: Information gathering. We need to pool our intellectual resources, both of mystical and scientific forms. We're luck that the local government still favors us, so let's use that to our advantage. Let's see if we can't get the officials to let us help them find whatever information they need for what lies ahead, and visa versa.

[He pauses for a brief moment.]

...Feel free to respond back to be however you wish. But know this - unless we figure out how to work and rise up together, we're going to fall apart...all of us.

[And just like that, the video appears to cut off to the public.]

~Video, Private to castmates (Minus Ardyn)~

[But instead, he shifts the security mode on his device to filter to feed only to those like him, who hale from Eos. Well, most of them. Even after saying such things, he's highly reluctant to include a certain 'chancellor' in everything still.]

Your Majesties...
Prompto, Ignis, Gladio...
We need to strongly consider holding regular drills and sparring sessions ourselves - preferably in the morning. Talk to me regarding whenever each of you are available, and I can start setting up the training schedule for us.

Threaded | Flat

i'm free whenever
so i'm ready and willing right now even
just say the word and i'm there

[ Since he definitely doesn't want to be a slacker... ]

I already offer hand-to-hand courses and weapon assessment and training as my full-time job here, but it's not a bad idea to offer the very basics to people who aren't inclined or able to learn so they can at least manage to dodge and ditch.

As for team-building, it's not really of use to people who aren't skilled in the subjects that require it already. Some people also work better alone.

When push comes to shove, people figure that out on their own and don't need trust exercises to save their own hides.

That's not a bad idea.

I had a lot of... let's say "learn-on-the-spot" sorta self-defense. But if you're offering I'd be pretty interested in some actual basics.

You mean to raise a civilian army?

[He... super vaguely remembers this guy from the Majestas incident. He remembers a lot of vague things from that little episode. Which is frustrating but hey, he can at least remember some stuff.]

What if someone doesn't know anything about self-defense?
Can they still do that training of yours?

[ Wait, is this the same guy he ran into when he was under the effects of the wings? Does he even remember that? Everything had been a blur for him. ]

what sort of teambuilding exercises/ i know how to use weapons. i've taught anyone else before though.

[ Since Xion mostly figured it out on her own due to her connection to him. ]

but i want to do what i can to help protect against future threats

Edited 2020-04-02 03:36 (UTC)

[ There's always something very refreshing about hearing Cor's voice like this, authoritative but still supportive. The leader of the Crownsguard can only be expected to offer the best. ]

You've an astounding skill of leadership, as always, Marshall. Thank you for offering your services. I'm sure the populace will benefit greatly not simply from this guidance but our gathered support as well.

I am more than willing to cooperate with your efforts in regards to regular training. The public kitchen's opening hours remain at noon, which allows me spare time in the morning for whatever arrangements you wish to make.

You already know I'm not opposed to such an idea considering the kind of villainy that has persisted as of late.

[ He's not only referring to his constant run-ins with Ardyn but also the chaos that claimed Lunatia a few weeks past. Regis has noticed a pattern here and he's not liking it all. ]

We must be prepared to endure whatever may come next, Cor. That much is certain.

Therefore, I am willing to part with my mornings for the sake of reclaiming my former grandeur.

[ Yes, he's hellbent in joining this training session. It's nothing short of a miracle that Regis' health has done a full turnabout since arriving here in Lunatia. It might have something to do with his link to the Crystal being severed. ]

[ Drills are a good idea. Noctis can admit he's been slacking off, even with these monthly reminders that even on Prismatica, peace always has a tenuous hold at best.

Except— ]

Why preferably in the morning?

[ Don't do your prince dirty like that, Cor........ ]

Do you have any specific plans for the gathering of information?

I have found myself interested in joining forces with others to understand this place and assist its community, but I have yet to figure out how to effectively organize with others due to my recent arrival.

I wouldn't object to such training. I must be quite honest, however -- I've not had the same training that the others have had, but I will do my very best. You have my word.

[Normally she'd shy away from video or voice, because of her particular... quirk, but she felt it would be odd to reply to an offer of classes without some visual of who he'd be dealing with.]

If you're offering lessons in self-defense, would you be willing to take another student? Ahaha? [And there's that quirk, though her slightly embarrassed expression might suggest that she wasn't necessarily laughing out of humor.]

I actually have had enough training with a gun, though I don't really know much about hand-to-hand combat at all. And though I can use a gun, I realize it's not always acceptable to carry one around, heheh...

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