I shouldn't be surprised. Reptilian chicken hybrids and my brother going within three feet of a stove are on my list of known fire hazards. "City curse" may be the most reasonable cause so far that I've had to use a fire extinguisher. Possibly the least costly provided the ammunition stays safely stored ( Read more... )

To my staff:

Unless you're on leave, you have until 9:00 PM Monday to ensure that any paperwork owed is completed and on my desk so I can review it Tuesday. Some of you need to sign off on reports, raises, inventories, renewed contracts, etc.

This is not a curse. Note the lack of cubicles and misappropriated staplers.

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Accidental Voice Post

[An alarm goes off, an event practically unheard of in Niko's domain. He doesn't need one, because he doesn't sleep in. Usually. This morning, he rolls up on his elbow and needs two tries before he manages to hit the buzzer and not the nightstand, his weary and clumsy effort audible over the feed.]I suppose I'll be keeping ( Read more... )

(Public) To Hinode Dojo Patrons and Staff

I'll be away this afternoon. Students should reschedule with available instructors. I apologize for the inconvenience.

Private to Lux Staff and Temp Help

You're on your own tonight. Please don't break the chairs or drive each other mad or throw our customers through the windows.

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I don't care what you believe in as long as it doesn't get anyone undeserving killed and you can patch dry wall for a reasonable rate. Some minor repair work is required at my dojo. I would prefer to have it completed before the month's conclusion. Do an adequate job, and you may have work the next time someone puts a mace through the floor.

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... )

I've been told to go do whatever it is I do to relax. The only stipulation was that I not do so at Lux.

The cats might find it fulfilling to sit and stare through the window all day (Something wrong, Ishiah?). I don't. A spot inspection of the dojo sounds about right. Maybe some practice after. Unless someone has another suggestion?

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Action[Niko is up well before dawn, well before what even he considers a civilized hour, and moving silently through the apartment. He laces his running shoes, pulls on a light jacket over a tee-shirt and jeans, and ties his hair back in a tight tail at the nape of his neck. A relatively light load of weapons--only ten knives and his wakizashi-- ( Read more... )

I am currently hiring temporary and permanent instructors for the dojo. Practical combat experience is required. Weapons training is optional but preferred. Applicants must submit to interviews and skill assessment tests. If hired, you will be responsible for group and private lessons with students of varying backgrounds. You may also be asked ( Read more... )

It's unfortunate that the curse is apropos to the arrival schedule. I worry that nothing short of a decontamination chamber inside the front door will protect the apartment from the things Robin might bring inside on a day like this ( Read more... )