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[fogsong]

[ It's pretty unusual for Sharon to bother much with the network. Sure, she paid it some mind but it was usually just all bullshit; from complaints to claims of grandiosity or, worse yet, something new from their gods; it was the shitty social media of Hadriel and she wasn't the biggest fan. But things have begun to wear her down, leave her feeling heavy and empty and so unsure.. ] Does anyone have any tips on dealing with stress?

[ There's only a mild slur to her speech that indicates she's been drinking some but the clear howl of cold wind indicates that she's not doing this in the Speakeasy, she's out on her own, dealing with it in her own way. But she's reaching out this time. In her own way. ] I, uh, hate to admit it but I kind of feel like I'm at the edge of my, I don't know, fucking mental rope.

[ A combination of stressors has just left her jumpy and she's tired all the time. She laughs rather suddenly, bitterly. ] This is fucking stupid.

[ At least when you take what they're constantly put through.

Event wise, Sharon is mildly affected but if you'd like to avoid that, just make a note in the comments with a 'nah' and we'll keep them as they are normally. If you have any questions, desires, what have you, contact me on lunareism or Discord: Lunare#7850 ]

Comments

[garbagemarvel]

I try not to assume ability based on appearance. I believe there is a common Earth saying about appearances being deceitful.

[Deceiving, Noh.]

Would you like to learn how to fight? I am an expert in many combat styles and I could instruct you.

[fogsong]

It's deceiving but same diff. [ He's Kree so the fact that he even knows the phrase should be pretty impressive, right?

Anyway, let's take a look at that offer. She hasn't had much desire to learn self-defense beyond tossing knives at faces and stabbing something but given how easily she can (and has) gotten physically beaten down, it'd be dumb to turn it down. ]

...It probably wouldn't hurt to learn if you're willing to teach me.

[garbagemarvel]

Of course I’m willing to teach you! I wouldn’t make the offer if it weren’t genuine.

[He’s actually kinda excited about this??? It’ll give him a chance to do something useful for someone else in the community, since there seems to be a distinct lack of threats he can fight using his particular skill set at the moment.]

When would you like to begin?

[fogsong]

[ If only Sharon held the same sort of excitement; she just wants to do... anything to stop the thoughts and if learning to defend herself may help, then let's do it, bitch. ]

Now? I could start now but whenever you're free. [ The sooner, the better. ]

[garbagemarvel]

I have nothing pressing demanding my attention at the moment. I can start now, if that is what you would like. You know this place better than I do, since you've been here quite a long time - where would you suggest we meet?

[fogsong]

I didn't need that reminder but do you know where Tranquility's temple is?

[garbagemarvel]

Yes, I’m quite familiar with the temple locations. Orienting myself to the terrain is one of the first things I did on arrival.

[fogsong]

Let's meet to the north of it. I'm already on my way up there. [ With materials to set up a mini bonfire. The old, rotted building doors are good for a few things, after all. ]