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[forleaving]

[Adam isn't good at asking for help, and this video is long overdue, honestly. He's put it off too many times out of uncertainty or not wanting to bother people or...some other lame excuse. But he's done with excuses now.

He still looks unsure when the video comes on.]

Hello. So, I've been here for a couple of months now and I've seen that a lot of the missions involve fighting, which is something I can't do.

I want to change that.

I'm looking for someone, or multiple people [He wasn't going to limit it to just one person; everybody had different techniques and styles, maybe learning from multiple sources would benefit him.] to teach me how to fight.

I warn you though, I've never thrown a punch in my life, so we'd be starting from the ground up, but I'm a diligent student.

[He hesitated for another moment, biting his lip, then nodded.]

Thank you.

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[azurebichen]

[True, but the last mission requires a lot of killing in order to win and turn the tides of battle and save whatever humanity left on the planet. Still, indeed it was a possibility]

Come on over in the morning, and I can train if you're able. Swordsmanship and archery is a good start. There are others training in handling a gun.

Spirit levels. In my world, we call it Qi and to raise one's qi or spirit is to help channel that into casting spells to attack your opponent. I raise my Qi to attack using magic paper talismans and set the demons on fire for example.

[forleaving]

Okay. [He made a face at the mention of guns. He wasn't very fond of them and wasn't eager to get his hands on one again. Luckily, he'd probably have enough on his plate that he wouldn't have to worry about people trying to show him how to use a gun. Hopefully.

Listening carefully, he nodded slowly.]

Is that something anyone can learn? [It sounded like it, but.] And what if someone has...an innate talent, that may or may not be spirit related? [He didn't know, honestly, if what he could do was connected to his spirit. He knew it was connected to his soul, but.]

[azurebichen]

Hmm...I think it's different, because we come from different worlds, and somehow, our powers works for us. I know of a group who can raise their qi easily in mere seconds to power up before a fight, but their method and way is different than my clan and my people from my world.

Hard to answer if the innate talent is magic and it's unique to the individual. For now, anyone can learn how to hold a gun, a sword, or do exercises to increase one's strength and stamina. That's anyone can do with practice and training.

You just have to overcome your fear of getting hurt and the pain tolerance that comes with it. You won't walk away from a fight without collecting a few cuts and bruises.

[forleaving]

[Those were fair enough answers. He had a feeling things boiled down to 'he'd have to try it and find out' to see if things worked for him. As far as qi went, anyway.

On the topic of overcoming his fear of getting hurt though, his face tightened. Did he have a pain tolerance? He knew he didn't like being hit, but what he was used to was different than combat. He wondered how much he'd struggle when seeing a punch coming at him. If he'd handle it bravely or not.

After a moment, he nodded.]

I don't expect to walk away from a fight without injuries. I'm prepared for the inevitability of getting hurt, and I'll do whatever it takes to learn.