♣ ???] the knock-down job (53rd)

[verydistinctive]

I've seen a few offers in here for tracking and going out on trips. A few for training, self-defense... [clears his throat]

Anyone here just need a sparring partner?

[a beat] I'd prefer not to get thrown across the room from a single blow, no offense to the ones here that have that kind of strength.

[he's quiet a bit]I just need something that'

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[whichswan]

Sparring?

[verydistinctive]

Yeah, fighting without the purpose of winning or losing. Just keeping your skills sharp. Giving your body something to do.

[whichswan]

Well, I can't fight but--But you can exercise with me.

I do need a partner.

[verydistinctive]

[a look at the journal]

A partner for exercise? What sort'v exercise are you doing?

[whichswan]

Uhm. [ Here comes the difficult part. ]

I, well, I dance, so I need a partner for the pas de deux. You don't have to really dance, just--just lift and twirl me?

[verydistinctive]

[well, he's glad that she was honest with him]

I -- [slight pause] - I actually know how to partner for lifts. I dated a ballerina once. It's been a while, but I'm sure I could pick it up again.

[whichswan]

[ If you could see her face light up! ]

Oh, that'd be wonderful! I'm always practicing, so you can join me anytime.

[verydistinctive]

I'd like that. [Eliot is actually very good at anticipating movement and considering how much time he spends watching how people actually move - he'll probably be a very good lift partner. Just don't expect him to twirl... himself.]

I'll be in the gym today. If you'd like to meet up sometime. I'm Eliot Spencer.

[whichswan]

[ And after being dropped by her partner during the first scene on opening night, she'll take the no-twirling policy. ]

I'm Nina Sayers.

I'll get my stuff and meet you there then.

[verydistinctive]

[well, he's good at making sure to not drop things]

Sounds good. How's around [insert a time that won't conflict with the other appointments, she'll be a nice breath of fresh air after getting beaten around for a while]

[whichswan]

That sounds good.

[ And she'll be making sure to get her moves perfect before that time. ]

Thank you.

[verydistinctive]

Good.

[and Eliot'll be there, after both of his visitors, looking a bit worn down, but still moving around and still in fair shape]

[whichswan]

[ Nina will be poking around by that time, all ready in her white leotard and pink tights. She trots over to him then stops a few feet away. ]

Hi. Eliot?

[verydistinctive]

Nina, right? Unless there's another ballerina in this place. [he's pretty sure there isn't]

[whichswan]

[ She smiles shyly at that and looks away. ]

I haven't met anyone else. It--it's nice of you to do this.

[verydistinctive]

I suppose there are more super-hero types here, than the regular folks.

[he smiles warmly at her] And this is no problem. Actually, it'll be a nice change of pace from ducking blows.