littleladylord (littleladylord) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-08-22 00:48:00

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Workout time
Her hair gotten up, Cindy followed to the JSA's workout room. And tried to calm herself down.

She was normally a very private person about That Sort of Thing. There never seemed any point in mentioning her preferences to people because she didn't expect to be dating for a long, long time. Maybe after she'd had time to really establish herself. Market herself. Really showcase her brains and capabilities. Maybe then someone would want her.

Today had blindsided her. But she wasn't complaining.

And besides it was good to get started on the training right out. She had a lot to learn.

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hawkgirl
2010-08-22 04:28 am UTC (link)

"Okay," Nic said as she walked into the room. Her own hair was up and she'd shed the more casual clothing she was wearing in exchange for a armor-less version of her uniform--more or less a glorified sports bra and tights. Her wings were at full span and she carried with her her mace. "So why don't you show me what sort of training you have had. General self defense stuff. And no, I won't mace you. Yet."

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littleladylord
2010-08-22 04:38 am UTC (link)

Cindy tried to make herself stop staring at the wings.

"Okay. Most of it is predicated on somebody else trying something first. Like how to get away from being grabbed, mostly. In general, it was really basic, I Mean -- oh. Sorry, You said show." So Cindy stepped forward and threw a punch in a generally upwardish direction towards the taller girl. There is nothing horrifically stupid about the way she does it, not positioned in a way that would normally break one's hand, etc., but it is merely Not Very Good. Even if it connected, it wouldn't be very effective.

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hawkgirl
2010-08-22 04:56 am UTC (link)

Nic let Cindy punch her. And...Nic didn't move. She didn't flinch, budge, or so much as wing-flutter. It was as if she hadn't been struck at all.

"I see," she mused and for a moment watched Cindy's face. Then she moved, suddenly, grabbing Cindy's wrist and twisting the girl's arm up and around her neck in something of a modified sleeper hold. She squeezed a bit, pulling the other girl very close to her, so close Nic's lips were at her ear.

"If I were actually fighting you, I could make this hurt a terrible lot before you passed out. You have no confidence to your punches. You need to come at me like you truly believe you can knock me down cold."

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littleladylord
2010-08-22 05:10 am UTC (link)

One is supposed to bring up one's free hand when someone's starting to do this to one. Cindy knows that, but she can't manage to get her thoughts and reflexes in order enough to do it, considering how fast Nic is.

She does manage to bite her tongue on saying to please stop.

She doesn't manage to do anything you're supposed to do when in a hold, either.
Nic's explaining. Right into her ear. And Cindy makes an affirming noise.

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	hawkgirl 2010-08-22 05:14 am UTC (link)
	The young Hawkgirl lets her go, her wings brushing Cindy a bit as she moves away from her. She doesn't want to; quite the opposite but there are actually rules about making out in the gym... "Hit me. Come at me like you mean it. As mean as you can." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-08-22 05:23 am UTC (link)
	Cindy nods, and her hand comes up again, heel of the palm a bit forward, more force behind it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hawkgirl 2010-08-22 05:25 am UTC (link)
	Nic let Cindy hit her again, but this time it hurt a little. "Again. You can do better than that. You do want to end up wrestling with me, right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-08-22 05:31 am UTC (link)
	Another earnestly affirming noise from Cindy, and her hand comes up again. Except it doesn't seem likely that that's going to progress to escalate things that quickly. And she did say to be as mean as possible. So Cindy's admittedly little foot comes down on Nic's as hard as she can while she does so. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hawkgirl 2010-08-22 05:35 am UTC (link)
	"OW! Why you little..." The winged girl grunts and grabs Cindy by the waist, tossing her to the ground and straddling her. With wings full span again, she brings up her arm into a striking position while her free hand pins Cindy's arm to the mat. "That's a good move. Now get out of this one." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-08-22 05:54 am UTC (link)
	It takes Cindy a second to catch her breath. A couple, actually. Then she pushes with her one free hand to turn herself towards the arm Nic has pinned while trying to get her feet angled enough to turn and shift at the waist, hoping to shake her off. Well, mostly hoping. On the rational I'm-supposed-to-be-learning-and-showing-I-can-learn-so-it's-impressive level. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hawkgirl 2010-08-22 06:00 am UTC (link)
	She didn't shake Nic off exactly. Instead, Nic rolled and ended up pinning Cindy again. "C'mon. You can get out out of this. Rolling the person off of you isn't the only option. And it's usually the least useful option, actually." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-08-22 06:23 am UTC (link)
	The pinned arm squirms inward just a little bit before she tries to half-sit up as much as possible, and her hand shoots up towards the general vicinity of Nic's throat, her legs still trying again to get her feet flat enough to move her hips or her knees up. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hawkgirl 2010-08-22 06:30 am UTC (link)
	"You could headbutt me." Nic finally offers Cindy the solution she'd hoped she'd get on her own. Cindy was going to require a lot of work--which was kinda good as far as Nic could tell. "A blow to the nose will distract almost anyone long enough for you to wriggle away." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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	Monday, 5:55 p.m. littleladylord 2010-08-22 08:02 pm UTC (link)
	The taxi pulled up to the Brownstone, and Cindy, dressed Nicely, got out and knocked. (Reply to this)(Thread)

Re: Monday, 5:55 p.m.

warriorwilled
2010-08-22 08:30 pm UTC (link)

"I got it!" Rex says, knowing that Nic is busy getting ready for...whatever she's getting ready for. She hasn't been the same the whole Tharok thing, but Rex is trying to help her get her life back on track.

All Nic said was that she was going out with a friend. Now it was time to find out just what kind of friend this person was.

Rex opens the door and finds his eyes on a young woman. Of course, this girl must have the wrong address because she looks like she belongs Uptown.

"Can I help you?" Rex asks, not very inviting or civil.

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	Re: Monday, 5:55 p.m. littleladylord 2010-08-22 08:35 pm UTC (link)
	"Hi. I'm Cindy Lord. I'm here to meet Nic. We were going to go over to Cafe Dejeuner." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Monday, 5:55 p.m. warriorwilled 2010-08-22 08:41 pm UTC (link)
	Rex's tone and expression immediately become icy. "Oh. You're, Cindy, huh?" Rex asks, debating on slamming the door in the girl's face right now. Nic omitted Cindy's last name, but it jibed from what he'd heard about the visitor at the Brownstone the other days. "How did you meet Nicolette, Miss Lord?" Rex asks. He still hasn't invited her in. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Monday, 5:55 p.m.

littleladylord
2010-08-22 08:47 pm UTC (link)

"Yes. I'm Cindy." Cindy's not stupid. Rex is making himself clear. But the small smile stays frozen on her face, chin up. She's not going to let this shake her easily.

"I got the recommendation that the JSA was one of the best places to go for beginning combat advice. Nic was nice enough to give me a lesson."

There's a bruise still livid on her right arm, mostly but not completely covered by makeup.

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Re: Monday, 5:55 p.m.

warriorwilled
2010-08-22 08:54 pm UTC (link)

"Look, Cindy, maybe this isn't such a good idea, considering who you are. Nic has been through a lot lately, and she doesn't need the added drama of being associated with...whatever it is your old man is accused of being this week." Rex says.

"You want to learn to fight, I'm sure your old man can pay for a women's self-defense class. Whatever game you're trying to play with my sister, I'd call it a favor if you changed your mind and let it go." Rex tells her.

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Re: Monday, 5:55 p.m.

littleladylord
2010-08-22 09:07 pm UTC (link)

Cindy straightens a little extra, although she still has to look up quite a bit at Rex.
"He's an insurance consultant this week," she deadpans. "I trust it won't be too dramatic. And my parents have never managed to make me an accessory to anything, much less anyone with whom I might associate."

"He did. Among other things, it wasn't enough for what I need. So I'm afraid you're going to just have to excuse my continuing to make it Nic's call how these lessons -- and outings to cafes and such -- proceed."

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Re: Monday, 5:55 p.m.

warriorwilled
2010-08-22 09:18 pm UTC (link)

Rex stares the girl down, his current tactic not going as he thought. If Cindy were a boy, this would be no issue. Explain how many ways he'd be eviscerated if Nic came home upset, call it done.

He can't take that tack with a girl and it would likely have gone better if Aleea had been here to answer the door. As it is, Rex decides that, if he can't shut this down, Cindy could still understand who she's dealing with.

"Nic's curfew is 9:00 pm. Not 9:01, not 9:05. If she isn't here by that time, I'm going to assume the worst and come looking for her, Cindy. And I'll start at your house." Rex says. With my axe and mace. he finishes silently.

"NIC! Your friend is here!" Rex says.

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	Re: Monday, 5:55 p.m. littleladylord 2010-08-22 09:36 pm UTC (link)
	As it is difficult to stare somebody up, Cindy just stood and waited, with an acknowledging nod. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Monday, 5:55 p.m.

hawkgirl
2010-08-22 11:31 pm UTC (link)

Wings. No wings. Wings. No wings. Wings. Nic ran through the trick that Rex had taught her for hiding her wings countless times as she got ready until finally she decided it was definitely wings. It made getting dressed easier save for her not having a clue what to wear. Most of Nic's nicer clothes were more geared to going out. Ultimately she went with the tamest of her going out shirts and a pair of jeans, threw on some chains, and called it good. As she heard Rex, she ran to greet...

...and caught the stareup.

"Um. Wow. So Rex, this is Cindy. Cindy, this is my brother."

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	Re: Monday, 5:55 p.m. littleladylord 2010-08-22 11:37 pm UTC (link)
	"So informative meeting you, Rex," Cindy says simply before leveling her eyes more thoroughly at Nic. Wow. "That's a great outfit..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Monday, 5:55 p.m. warriorwilled 2010-08-23 12:06 am UTC (link)
	"Nine pm, Nicolette. I /will/ be here waiting." Rex says, walking out the door. He gives Cindy a final glare before he leaves the girls to their evening. Maybe he can go find a bar fight to get into. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)