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[jadedlynx]

Once I get the space together, I'm starting a self-defense class.

[ The video starts showing Ash in front of a simple apartment wall. ]

Shouldn't need a lot of explanation. You pay me, I'll teach you how to fight. It doesn't matter how big or small you are, if you're a man or a woman. There'll be handgun lessons, too. Not at the same time; if you can roundhouse while firing a gun, you're not there for the class.

Payment can be chroma or demichroma. If it's chroma, it has to be transferred through our hands. If you know what you're doing and looking for a place to pass that along, I'll take on a few more teachers and a nurse or two. I'll have to see your stuff first.

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[spectralsnipe]

There are ways. But you couldn't hit me anyway.

[It's hard to tell if he's trying to joke or be playful, especially since the claim is delivered with that same unreadable expression.]

[jadedlynx]

Pretty big bet for somebody who hasn't seen me shoot yet.

[ Ash is usually prone to allowing his own sarcastic tone to show, and that's especially true here. Sadly, it seems like most people take him seriously, even when he's not serious. While he's capable of hitting a target he can't see, it's impossible to tell what else Faust can do. ]

[spectralsnipe]

I look forward to seeing it soon, then.

[And he's actually being genuine there. While Faust is very confident in his skills he isn't egotistical. There are very few who have ever managed to best him in battle and even fewer when it comes to firearms specifically, so when someone can he respects it.]

Was there anything else you needed from me?

[jadedlynx]

[ Perhaps they're similar there, though Ash has also come to accept his impressive record is less impressive in a world where magic is possible. No matter how much he trains, he'll still just be human. ]

Contact info. I plan to be up and running in a month.

[spectralsnipe]

[Faust nods, looking to his device and wordlessly messing with it for a few moments before finally glancing back towards Ash.]

I sent you where I'm staying. Just contact me privately over the network when you need me.

[jadedlynx]

[ A few press of the buttons assure he received the information. ]

Then expect to hear back from me in about a month.

[ With a smirk, he offers a hand. ]

Let's make sure we do this right.

[spectralsnipe]

[For a second the sniper pauses when the hand is offered. The concept of other people willingly touching him- and even being able to do so- is still a little... Well. New.

But he only falters for a split-second before hiding it and shaking Ash's hand.]

Agreed.

[jadedlynx]

[ There's the usual surge of chroma that comes with every touch, but it doesn't last long enough for a very strong effect. Ash withdraws his hand, the agreement made. ]

Then, I'll be in touch.

[spectralsnipe]

[Faust withdraws his hand as well and nods.]

I'll be waiting.

[And without further fanfare he starts off, recovering his crossbow on the way.]