009 // [voice]

[auror_dora]

First rule of self-defense, you know. Never drink a potion someone just offers you. And especially not one that just appears in the middle of a town square. Bloody hell.

Anyone ever thought of starting a dueling club of some sort? It might be difficult to organize, seeing as some of us use magic and some don't, and those who do use magic seem to

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[violaceil]

You don't usually fight in pairs?

[auror_dora]

All the time, but just relying on chance meet-ups isn't doing it for me lately. With a bit more organization, we could all benefit.

[violaceil]

For training you mean. [Ritsuka could use training, but he's been content for now to just have a ball with him here. Still...]

When would this be?

[auror_dora]

Yes, training, and exercise, and meeting new people, and fun.

Not sure. Whenever people want to, I suppose. One afternoon a week or summat?

[violaceil]

After school gets out?

[auror_dora]

We could probably do that, yeah.

[violaceil]

That's good. Do I sign up with you?

[auror_dora]

Oh, I dunno about signing up. Probably just whoever shows up, we'll pair off and such.

[violaceil]

Let me know when it is. I don't need a partner.

I'm Soubi.

[auror_dora]

I'm Tonks!

Bringing your own partner? We might want to partner up with different people, you know, to practice against different abilities.

[violaceil]

I won't fight with anyone else.

[auror_dora]

But you might need to, that's the point. If you learn to fight with different people, your skills will improve a lot more, so when you find yourself in an actual fight, you'll be better prepared.

[violaceil]

No.

I can always call Ritsuka if I need. [The handwriting or voice (not sure what this is) is just the slightest bit unsteady. They still aren't bonded properly, but he will not fight with anyone else.]

[auror_dora]

You might not have a choice. What if the Malnosso throw you into a battle against your will? They don't seem to have a lot of respect for what people want.

[violaceil]

I can survive by myself.

[auror_dora]

[This is her snort of complete disbelief.]

It's your call, of course, but no one is invincible. That's what training is for, to make you better.

[Of course, she knows better than anyone that all the training in the world won't always help if someone really wants you dead.]