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[kree_soldieress]

I have been working on brushing up on things that have come to pass before my arrival here, and how what I found might allow me to provide further assistance to people.

[The woman looks... a bit nervous before she continues speaking.]

It is clear to me that the cold time of the year is approaching. There are things that may not be as available to us to do otherwise with the cold. And I have thought perhaps there are things we can do to foster a sense of community.

[Kree were very big on small unit cohesion.]

Often my people did this with combat training. This does not seem appropriate. Is there something else that people do in this season that I might be able to assist in setting up?

[Okay, maybe she wants to learn more about humans and their habits.]

If not, I can teach people to fight. It is good for fitness.

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[beholding_archivist]

They are?

[ And he just blinks up at her, surprised enough to actually ask. ]

I have not noticed more people arriving.

[kree_soldieress]

They arrived before I did.

[Oh Jon, wouldn't it blow your mind to hear who? Not that Lauri-Ell has any problems with that.]

Ah, yes, I suppose I should keep track of who is here so that I might better protect you all.

[beholding_archivist]

Oh, I- I must have missed their arrival! That's unfortunate.

[ He can meet them later, though. Or eventually will. ]

And you... You want to protect us all.

[ Looking at her? He can see that. But what are her chances against the storms...? ]

[kree_soldieress]

Perhaps you did. But they do not seem remarkable at first glance.

[They will. She knows it well. But his comment earns a wide smile. Yes, protect them all.]

I am a soldier. Or was made to be one. I don't like violence, but protecting those who need it is good.

[beholding_archivist]

Oh. And here I was certain to be the only unremarkable one on this planet.

[ He feels a little reassured now. Especially with how important she makes it sound to be remarkable. ]

A-anyway. I agree that it is admirable to protect others. Though many here are very capable of looking after themselves... At least outside a storm.

[kree_soldieress]

Well, then I will assist them in protecting themselves. ANd protecto those that can't.

[Don't be silly, she'll do this. But for now, she gestures him over toward a clear area.]

We will start with a focused workout, to build your stamina.

[beholding_archivist]

[ He follows the gesture with his head first, swallows once and finally nods slowly despite the small frown on his face. ]

Focused workout. Right. That's... What I have asked for.

[ When he steps towards the indicated area, Jon looks back towards Lauri. ]

So... You have certain exercises in mind, I assume.

[kree_soldieress]

Of course I do. You are small, not for a human, but comparatively.

[Which means adaptation.]

Do you know how to do basic calisthenics? We can start with push ups. Core strength is good.

[beholding_archivist]

[ He's aware that he's comparatively short for a male human, but he is always fine with not having that pointed out too directly. ]

Calisthenics.

[ For a moment he looks surprised, but then appears almost apologetic. ]

I... Read about it. When looking into a gym run by- I mean. It's that practice from ancient Greece that doesn't require any equipment.

[ A pause, then he remembers the suggestion of push ups. ]

Uh, r-right. Push-ups. [ Inhale. ] I know those. I can do those...

[kree_soldieress]

[Oh, well, she appreciated that he knew the origin. She did not.]

Then let's go deal with the push-ups first. Unless you would prefer a walk before laps. No, wait, stretching first. Humans need more stretches.

[beholding_archivist]

[ Oh, the 'walk' option sounds like something he could definitely do! Stretching? Sounds like some odd Health at the Office things Elias would come up with, but Jon keeps the wincing to a minimum. She does have a point. ]

Well, I did ask for this, I suppose. Let's see...

[ And he's just like... Stretching his arms over his head? Look, he may know his way around myths, legends, gods, demons or whatever esoteric stuff a type of sport may be named after, but you may bet he never actually has done or paid attention to any warm-ups. He might be more familiar with cat stretches. ]

[kree_soldieress]

[Oh dear, he doesn't know what to do. Lauri-Ell breathes out a deep sigh before she starts to stretch as well, hopefully teaching through demonstration.]

The important part is warm muscles. If you work on cold muscles, you can hurt yourself. Pulled muscles are bad. Torn are worse.

[beholding_archivist]

[ Well, Jon will make a valid effort to mimic Lauri, but obviously he has never done any of that before. ]

...y-yeah. I- It makes sense. Vocal chords... I'm more familiar with warming those up.

[kree_soldieress]

[Hmm, this isn't hte greatest. And it makes Lauri-Ell frown.]

I would like to assist you in this. But to correct your stretches, I may need to touch you. Is this allowable?

[Consent matters to even large blue warrior women.]

[beholding_archivist]

[ Well, he looks a little surprised that she actually asks. By now he's much more used to people assuming it's okay to just grab him from wherever he sits for a quick and easy kidnapping.

Then again, Lauri doesn't seem to be interested in kidnapping him. So he nods along with a little shrug. ]

Ah, sure. You're the expert, Miss Lauri.

[kree_soldieress]

[Why would she not ask? How silly. Lauri-Ell reaches out her hands guiding his arms into a different position.]

You should feel a bit of strain now, and warmth in the muscles. Very good, yes?

[beholding_archivist]

[ He does, in fact, wince a little, but the reaction doesn't last and Jon quite willingly adopts the pose he is being guided into.

He does, indeed, feel the strain. And it's not necessarily bad, either. ]

...oh. A-ah, yes. I- I can feel it. Not unpleasant, just- New?

[kree_soldieress]

New sounds correct. The muscles should feel the tension.

[She smiles warmly at his declaration and helps him move through each stretch. He is good, to let her do this.]

When we do these, I shall teach you how to build muscle.

[beholding_archivist]

[ For the very few things Jon is capable of, he can follow instructions well and adopts newly learned things quickly at least. Once she has shown him a pose once, he can assume it flawlessly. ]

Right. That's- That's what I was hoping for. Until now I have been rather... Unhelpful. Quite good at embarrassing myself, at least.

[kree_soldieress]

Ah, there is much to be said for wishing to be helpful. Perhaps you can take the security data point later.

[She smiles and once it's all done she gestures for him to follow her.]

We shall start with legs. I have ideas for that.

[beholding_archivist]

[ The suggestion makes Jon wince. ]

I- I already tried that one. Didn't go very well.

[ Pause. ]

...I nearly shot Cayde. ...and ended up hurting people.

[kree_soldieress]

[Oh, that is sad.]

I can teach you how to handle a gun as well, if you desire. I can even give you a target. The hammer would protect me.

[beholding_archivist]

[ He grimaces at the suggestion. ]

Th-thanks, but... I really don't wish to fire or even hold a gun. All I wish is to be able to clear out a room. Or move a piece of rubble without nearly breaking my back.

[kree_soldieress]

Well then, if you do not seek to learn self defense, I shall teach you other things.

[She smiles at the idea of it all.]

Legs first. Then arms. Legs balance you.

And we can totally handwave the rest of the training session if you want

[beholding_archivist]

I prefer the less violent means of defense. And apparently I can trust in you should more be required.

[ They aren't exactly in a situation that requires them to constantly fight opponents after all.

He nods. ]

Legs first. I am ready.