Tranquil as a Forest, But on Fire! ...Just on fire.

[shepherd_prince]

WHO: Chrom, his new band of 'Shepherds', OPEN
WHAT: Now that there's a new team working together for the sake of the greater good, their first task is to beat the shit out of each other gather and spar, to better learn the skills, strengths, and weaknesses of their future allies on the battlefield. There may be shenanigans, there may not. But there will definitely be friendships of at least C-Rank by the end of this session.
WHEN: October 18th, 8 a.m.
WHERE: Training Hall
NOTES: Feel free to tag as many (or as few) sparring partners as you like. Chrom will be watching to take note of which people work best together for future reference. If you want him to come by and give feedback after a session, feel free to say so at the end of the spar!


The largest room of the training center had been specially reserved for Chrom and his assembled team. Kulevi was hovering just outside the front doors to direct Heroes to the proper location, advising them to stop by the armory if they needed to pick up any equipment for the training session. There weren't any refreshments, not yet, but Kulevi hinted that there might be sandwiches and punch once they concluded their sparring with one another.

Once everyone had arrived, Chrom greeted them with a smile. "I'm glad so many of you were able to attend. Given the warning we received a few days ago, I plan to have us conclude well before the appointed time if you wish to act upon that anonymous tip. In the meantime, let us begin." He produced a small tin can that rattled in his hand. "Inside are pairs of marbles with matching colors. Draw a marble, and find the person whose marble matches yours. This will be your first sparring partner. After ten minutes, the bell will ring and you will switch to someone new. Please take some time to introduce yourselves, and decide if you wish to spar with real weapons and spells, or if you would rather make use of the blunted and wooden practice weapons.

"We'll take a fifteen-minute break after three rounds. It is my hope that, by the end of our training regimen, we will all have a better understanding and appreciation of one another." He walked down the line, holding out the can to allow each person to draw a marble. When everyone had drawn, Chrom himself took the last one. He was not exempt from this exercise either.

Comments

[boomchucka]

[Maybe it's the months of working at Cuppa Kupo or maybe it's just that Selphie knows how the serious types get when they get focused on something. It's with this intention in mind that the perky brunette taps Ramza on the shoulder before offering a plate with one ham sandwich, an apple and some coloured peppers.

She smiles cheerfully at him.]

Can't wage war on an empty stomach.

[zodiac_brave]

[Ramza looks up from his work, startled. He had not realized how hard he had been focusing until Selphie approached. He eyed the plate of food appreciatively.]

Thank you. I must have lost track of time. I meant to grab something earlier.

[His stomach gives a little gurgle. He takes the plate and offers it up to his moogle. Simon snags the apple, and Ramza commandeers the sandwich.]

[boomchucka]

[Selphie's familiar with workaholic types who throw themselves into their work so she understands if he forgot. If he's going to be around though, she'll make sure that he gets something to eat.

She's not about to let anybody in this group fall over from hunger if she can help it.]

You're welcome! You can't wage war or... [She took a look at what he was working on.] tactics in this case, on an empty stomach.

[She smiles understandingly.]

Don't let it happen to often. There might not be someone around all the time to feed you.

[zodiac_brave]

[Ramza looks down at the sandwich a little sadly.]

No, indeed not. I must take better care now that my roommate is gone.

[Barkeep had been the one who had forced Ramza to take breaks and brought him food for over a year. He had grown accustomed to the older man's supervision.]

But I wanted to finish this assessment while it was still fresh in my mind. I will not have to do it every day, so do not worry on my account.

[boomchucka]

[That sad face makes Selphie's heart sink as she squats in front of Ramza.]

Stop by Cuppa Kupo anytime you need a bite.

[She gives Ramza a thumbs up and a wink.]

I'll hook you up! I'll have you know that I make a pretty mean cup of tea these days.

[How in the world does she manage to befriend all these workaholics?]

If I have to, I'll send you messages three times a day to take a break and eat y'know. And don't think that I won't do it.

[zodiac_brave]

[Ramza smiles at Selphie.]

You are a kind hostess. I am sure you have much to do at your cafe, so I will try not to be so hopeless a case.

[boomchucka]

[She beams right back at him.]

I'm never so busy as to let somebody work themselves into the ground. Really, stop by any time. Even if you just want some place to think or someone to talk to.