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[betrayedtwin]

[the loud crack of a bullet echoes from the coliseum, the sounds coming in groups of four before there's a break and the sound resumes. if anyone is nearby, they'll see signs and caution tape thrown up around the various entrances warning them not to come in that way. there is, however, one entrance in the south (or what seemed like the south) is still open. tacked to a pillar is a handwritten sign in block lettering that simply reads, "Interested in some sparring or target practice? Come on up!"]

[head into the coliseum itself and in the main arena, and one will see a few sets of pugil sticks leaning against one wall next to a simple metal table covered with various guns (pistols, battle rifles, and another sniper rifle) and several spare clips of ammo separated into two piles. in the middle of the grounds and scattered around the stands are various bottles of liquor--and in some cases, the shattered remains of said liquor bottles. and at the very, very top of the coliseum, situated at the top-most southern point of the coliseum is North.]

[as always, he's in his full suit of body armor and is lying down flat on top of the old stones, sniper rifle aimed at one of the many bottles he'd set up earlier, his motion tracker switched on so he can see any movement going on down below. which he does, so he quietly stands, stretches, and then jumps down from his perch, ready to greet whomever is coming to visit.]


[ooc: Hey, as North's sign says, if anyone's up for some sparring, training, or target practice with North, this is the place! He's up for any kind of sparring and has a few training weapons at the ready. (Though the live ammo is only for the target practice.) As a note, the pugil sticks can give off a small amount of electricity, but we can turn that off. There is also a special paintball scenario training that the Freelancer agents undergo, an example which can be seen here, but that particular paintball might hurt a little more than your typical one. So! Even if he hasn't met your character yet, what's a faster way of bonding than a good ol' sparring session?]

[ooc again: Sorry for the slow tags! I've been sick all week. Brain just hasn't been there to tag, but I'm feeling better! Thanks for having patience with me!]

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[lamb_of_gold]

[The noise is more than enough to pique Mu's curiosity. The weapons are unfamiliar and somewhat worrysome, but not enough to deter him from entering further. Mu makes no attempt to be at all sneaky, so as not to startle North when he is noticed.]

Something of a collection here, hm?

[betrayedtwin]

[gives Mu a wave when he sees him (though truth be told, he saw him much sooner than that moment, but he waited until Mu was in visual range). this time, though, North has his helmet on with a long sniper rifle attached to his back]

This? Not at all. Just scraped from the surface of the real collection if you want to think of it like that. But I figure if I'm here, I might as well use some of that time to get in some more practice.

[lamb_of_gold]

A good use of time, at least. If this is only a small sampling, I imagine I'd be somewhat overwhelmed by the true arsenal.

[betrayedtwin]

[good humoredly] Anybody would if they're not used to it.

So how about it? You interested in trying anything? I can teach as well as train if that's what you'd like.

[lamb_of_gold]

I appreciate the offer, but I have no need of weapons. [But the way he picks up one of the Pugil sticks for examination suggests he knows how to use it to some degree.]

[betrayedtwin]

[he takes a step forward] Might want to be careful of the ends. They're rigged to give a jolt of electricity when it strikes your opponent.

[lamb_of_gold]

[Lo, guess who's poking it. The shock doesn't seem to bother him too much.] A little surprise for the sloppy, hm?

[betrayedtwin]

[he chuckles at Mu's comment] Pretty much, yeah. If you're smart, you won't be sloppy for too long using one of these--though you'd be surprised how many people still are a little cocky when it comes to training with these.

[lamb_of_gold]

Oh, I can imagine.

[He puts it down carefully, before continuing.]

But I digress. I prefer hand-to-hand, if I have to fight at all.

[betrayedtwin]

Is that right? Feeling up for a friendly sparring match?

[lamb_of_gold]

I would not object. It's been some time since I had a chance to spar.