Whipping the bookworm into shape

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:08 am

The bookworm made her way into the gymnasium, she was determined. She was going to make her body as useful as her mind. The girl had basic skills at balance and stuff, but nothing advanced. She wanted to be able to stay alive mostly if there was a fight.. The thought of being struck twice now kept lingering in her mind. I need to learn how to dodge..build up agility and stuff.., she told herself. She was dressed in a lovely pink and black tracksuit, and sporting her new choker.

by **Kathrin Schmidt** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:30 pm

Inside the gym Sara'd find Kat. She's lieing on one of the weight benches, pushing up ridiculous amounts in an attempt to train her muscles along with her power.

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:34 pm

The girl definitely looked like she was not supposed to be in this gym, but noticed the other person there with her. "Wow...she's good...maybe I can get her to help me..", she told herself before moving toward the other person. "Um...excuse me? Can you help me...?"

by **Kathrin Schmidt** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:42 pm

"Hmm?" At closer inspection it'll be noticable that Kat isn't actually gripping the bar, which instead seems to be floating about half an inch away from being grabbed. The fact that getting closer to Kat gets increasingly difficult up to the point of bein impossible at a few feet distance adds to revealing that she's not working with muscles alone. With a flare of her power she sits up and maneuvers the weights to the side to place them on the floor. This has the added effects of pushing Sara back about a feet before the gravitational effect flickers and disappears.

"Oh, hi there."

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:46 pm

"Hello!" She said with a smile, completely ignoring the fact that she was pushed away...at least from the conversation.. "What in the goddess' name was that all about..?", she asked herself. "I was wondering if you could help me out..."

by **Kathrin Schmidt** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:49 pm

"You were saying something about help?"

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:55 pm

"Yes, I was wondering if you would help me.. I am trying to get a little more in shape..trying to better myself." She told the girl quietly.

by **Kathrin Schmidt** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:03 pm

"Well... what exactly are you looking for? Muscle mass, endurance, cardio?"

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:04 pm

"More so I want to learn how to dodge...I've been struck twice whilst I have been here...and I'd like for it to not happen again.." She told her plainly. "So I guess endurance..and cardio..."

by **Kathrin Schmidt** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:21 pm

"Really? Huh... Well, I don't know too much about dodging, never really needed it. But I know how to block. Not getting hit is more about agility and reading people's body language than just being 'fit'."

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:26 pm

"Well everything and anything helps.." She told her. "I was not exactly the most...active kid..I did do some gymnastics..but nothing serious.."

by **Kathrin Schmidt** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:35 pm

"Well, you can always run and pick up gymnastics again, but that won't help you much if you don't know what to expect from an attack. Some basic Krav Maga would propably help you the best, there are a few students of that around, I think. Or you schedule some Danger Room time and let it create a slow-motion enemy if you want to learn the things that give a punch or kick away, but that might be a bit hard to teach to yourself."

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:37 pm

"I realize it is not going to happen in a day...I just need to get it started...no?"

by **Kathrin Schmidt** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:55 pm

"Sure, without starting you won't get anywhere. I'm just trying to point you in the right direction. If you don't want to get punched you should learn how to defend yourself, not how to run 10 miles. Although in some situations that can be a viable alternative." she laughs. "Of course being fit and somewhat flexible helps, I just don't think its the most important aspect unless you want to get into fights that go beyond the initial punch..."

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:58 pm

"I am hoping that there will not be a second punch...but if there is...I'd like to be able to keep myself from being hit.." She spoke with a hint of laughter from the joke..

by **Kathrin Schmidt** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:19 pm

"Well, I'm not much of an instructor. Anita's propably the local expert on dodging and agility, Kev's pretty good too. I just supplement my 'cheating' with a bit of physical ability for the most part." she winks.

by **Talia Fawnsworth** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:31 pm

Talia makes her way into the rec centre on a class break. She's changed into boxing shorts and a sports bra, hair pulled back in pig-tails. She moves up to a punching bag, taping up her hands and forearms in the process.

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:56 pm

"Well you are pretty good at your 'cheating'." She told the girl..spotting Talia. "Hey! Long time no see!"

by **Talia Fawnsworth** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:00 pm

At the call, Talia glances over, then smiles. She pads over to the pair on bare feet. "Hello again Sara, Kat. How are you doing?"

by **Kathrin Schmidt** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:04 pm

"Well it propably won't help you much if I show you my method of not being hit." she chuckles. "And hey, there's someone who could propably kick my ass if it wasn't for that." she grins at Talia.

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:05 pm

"I am doing well, Ms. Talia. How about yourself?" She asked looking between the two.

by **Talia Fawnsworth** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:06 pm

"I might be able to kick it anyway, I bet I could get some fire past your defenses," she counters with a grin, "Any time you want to spar though, I am open to it, power or no."

"I am also well. I didn't feel like heading through traffic to get to my gym so thought I would stop by here for a while. It is quite a nice facility, have you used it much?"

by **Kathrin Schmidt** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:10 pm

"Maybe. Even fire has mass, as small as it is. One day!" she chuckles.

by **Talia Fawnsworth** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:12 pm

"We can always practice in the Danger Room with the safety settings on. It would be interesting."

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:14 pm

"No...I have yet to use the gym here... This is my first time in this part of the school, to be honest.."

by **Talia Fawnsworth** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:19 pm

Talia's gaze flickers over the bookworm's form and nods, "It certainly is a top-notch facility. If you are lucky you can get an appointment with the physiotherapy students after a workout. Some of them are learning massage therapy and need practice subjects."

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:35 pm

"Oh...that sounds lovely...a good massage would feel so good right now..."

by **Talia Fawnsworth** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:37 pm

She nods, "They are pretty good. There's this one really cute guy with four arms, wow. I might have to put him on retainer," she giggles, "What was your workout today?"

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:40 pm

"I am not so sure...I've been thinking over the last few days that I need to learn how to defend myself..and dodge attacks..." She told Talia quickly.

by **Talia Fawnsworth** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:48 pm

"Those are definitely useful skills to have, even if you were not in the middle of a big bullseye," she chuckles, "I'm not a qualified instructor but I have been training in martial arts for a number of years now. If you would like a partner I could use someone on campus to practice with."

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:49 pm

"Sure! I would love to practice...with anyone!" She exclaimed. "Anything to help improve myself!"

by **Talia Fawnsworth** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:54 pm

She nods, "I find the discipline helps with power control as well. It might be stereotypical, but I can be rather hot-headed at times and it's not pretty when my anger gets the better of me. I did not have the benefit of a school like Xavier's when I first manifested."

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:57 pm

"That is pretty useful..." She told Talia, still listening to her conversation. "Neither did I...I only had my mom to help me.."

by **Talia Fawnsworth** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:01 pm

"Daddy hired a few tutors as well, which helped, but mostly I think it was learning about discipline. At any rate, learning how to dodge is not that hard. I mostly practice Muay Thai but I've learned a little of softer martial arts too. I'm sure there are better teachers, but to start, it is not too difficult."

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:09 pm

"Alrighty..." She said watching Ms. Talia intently.

by **Talia Fawnsworth** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:10 pm

"..would you like to try that now?"

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:13 pm

"Yes!" She exclaimed happily. "Um.. I mean Yes, Talia, I would." She made sure to get a hold of herself.

by **Talia Fawnsworth** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:19 pm

She chuckles and nods, "Then I suppose we can leave Kathrin to her weights. Feel free to join us, if you wish," she adds to the other student, then leads the way over to an area with a padded floor for gymnastics.

by **Sara McDohl** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:27 pm

Sara follows after Talia. "It was nice meeting you Ms. Kathrin!" She called back.

by **Talia Fawnsworth** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:34 pm

"You know, Ms is normally an honourific used in conjunction with a last name. Technically, by virtue of courtesy, I am either a Lady or a Maid. The latter rarely sees use," she smirks.

Once on a clear spot of the mat, she looks to Sara. "Where should we start? I would presume that you have at least played some sports that involve dodging."

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