Video/Action at Hinode Dojo[Niko begins with the rhythmic pattern that is a time-honored tradition between fist and punching bag. The muffled impact of his knuckles against leather produces a disciplined, even sound. It's the small tells one has to watch for as he methodically strikes out: the features too carefully schooled to neutrality, the ( Read more... )

No alien invasions, no children stolen through chimneys, no major explosions ... yet. I think I'll wait until midnight to congratulate the City on observing a quiet holiday.

Lux is open this evening for those of you who'd like to get out for a little while. The bar closes at the usual hour.

( OOC Note on Gifts and Nik's Frame of Mind )

It's always nice to be reminded that your little brother isn't completely hopeless when left to his own devices. Also to know that no matter what happens, Goodfellow will refuse to settle his bill, Ishiah will still have a soft spot for strays, and Promise will know precisely how to narrow the world down to just two people for as long as necessary ( Read more... )

Has there been any word on Gwen's condition?

I'm returning to work at Lux this evening. It looks like you could use the help tonight. The dojo will reopen tomorrow. Patrons and students should consult the bulletin posted beside the shinai for lesson and open sparring schedules.

( Private//Unhackable )

The hospital intends to keep me through the weekend. Evidently, there is some concern over the fact that I live with no one but a pair of house cats. The doctor wants to be certain I don't "overdo it." I am somewhat grateful that Cal isn't available to rub in the professional opinion that I work too hard ( Read more... )

My mother wasn't much of a mother. Sophia. She was beautiful. Tired. Bitter. Alcoholic. She slept with a monster for money. It was always money with her. Which carnival, which trailer park, which desperate little hole in the wall could she go to next, where no one knew her and where she could hypnotize them into believing? She was a gypsy ( Read more... )

Nothing. Not in the books or in the fountain or in the entries I can access online. No evidence to suggest whether or not the Auphe can come here, or if they've come here in the past. Cal was working on the gates. I don't remember it, but I see what little he recorded of his efforts. Did he get through? Is that what happened to him ( Read more... )

It's a sign of my recent fortunes that I've managed to run out of ibuprofen without Cal around.

I'll be in at the normal time tonight, Ishiah. The curse won't impede my ability to work.

Dear Ishiah,

I am fi-

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Dear Promi-Dear Luke ( Read more... )

To Do

1. Meditate
2. Stretch
3. Run
4. Weights
5. Calisthenics
6. Aerobics
7. Weapons training
8. Clean dojo
9. Clean Cal's room. Clean apartment
10. Stretch
11. Run
12. Meditate
13. Shower
14. Work

[OOC: Niko's earlier list fail is my issues talking, not his. x.x Please disregard.]