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[assays]

[When the feed switches on, it shows what looks like a workout room. It's bright and airy, with neutral colours on the walls. The floor is lined with soft mats and there is a training dummy in the right hand corner, suitable for building upper body strength and where to land punches. After a few moments the camera pans around to show Peggy; she's dressed more casually than usual, wearing something fit for training in.]

Good morning. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Peggy Carter.

[Using Margaret appeared too formal in her opinion and she has been here for a while now.]

The government saw fit to grant me the role of a self-defence instructor and I fully intend to commit to that. I'll be offering one-to-one classes as well as groups-probably no bigger than twelve people to a class, depending on interest. Strictly eighteen years and over for the time being, I want to strongly emphasise that so please don’t try to break that rule. I won't have it.

[Peggy's expression grows serious for a moment to further emphasise her point.]

If you are willing to put some hard work in and are dedicated to learning how to defend yourself, I'd like to hear from you. Beginners are welcome of course, both men and women.

You can drop me a line here or contact me privately for further information.

Thank you for your time.

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[rassera]

Long time no see, Peggy.

[Kaneda she practically lives right next door.]

[But he offers a smirk, leaning on his knees. He's not eighteen (yet), but who says he can't try anyway?

All you have to do is click the button that says 'Yes I am 18 or older', right? ...Right?]

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[assays]

It has been a while, Kaneda.

[She smirks faintly in return, wondering what he was up to. Peggy doesn't know how old Kaneda is, but she wasn't prepared to go against her own rules.]

How have you been?

[Not asking about his possible interest in her classes yet.]

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[rassera]

Nice to finally put a face to the voice.

[A hand goes to his heart.] Too long if you ask me. [Okay, Mr. Flirtatious, onto the topic.]

Oh, you know...same as everyone else in this place.

[Aside from the Swear-In and all the other awful things going on, it's been great!]


You?

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[assays]

[She shakes her head at him, amused.]

Well enough, I suppose. Been trying to keep myself occupied.

[The awful things were pretty much a given of this place.]

Hence the reason why I'm telling people about my classes.

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[rassera]

Yeah, it can get pretty dull if you don't find yourself a hobby. Not a bad plan, you know?

[He folds his arms in thought, though, the question arising.]

So... Why only 18 and up?

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[assays]

Insurance reasons mostly. I hope to work something out to allow younger people to take part.

[It doesn't surprise her that people were asking about it.]

I'll do what I can to make it happen, but it might take some time.

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[rassera]

Insurance? Thought that shit would be out the window when they started hiring kids to act like soldiers.

[At least for the government. Peggy's morals might just be higher.]

They're the ones that need it the most.

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[assays]

They do need it, I know. I want them to be safe.

[They were. Peggy wouldn't argue with that.]

If you have any suggestions on how I can get around the issue, I'm open to them.

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[rassera]

Just do it.

[Thanks Kaneda. That's helpful.]

Who's going to stop you?

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[assays]

No one, I suppose.

[It was kind of helpful.]

I just might.

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[rassera]

[That makes him crack a smile--because hey, she's smart enough to get why. The government doesn't do you any favours here, so doing them some? Why bother.]

I'll stop by sometime, then.

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[assays]

Then I should probably tell you where the place is.

[Which she does.]

Do stop by.

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[rassera]

[and plugging that into his phone to remember...]

How's now sound? Unless you've got prior engagements.

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[assays]

Now sounds perfect. I don't have any other plans until later.

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[rassera]

[There's a little two fingered salute as he clicks the feed off, grabbing his jacket to swing over his shoulder as he walks out in the direction of the address she'd given him.

It doesn't take him long to get there, really, poking his head in out of curiosity.]

...

Peggy?

forever~

[assays]

[Upon hearing a familiar voice calling out her name she comes to inspect and appears from one of the back rooms, giving Kaneda a small wave.]

You weren't joking when you said now, were you? [A smile.] Would you like a tour?

[rassera]

[Well, with that wave, he walks in, rocking back on his heels as he gets a good look of the place. Or at least...the room he's in.]

Couldn't keep a lady waiting, right?

[Shut up, Kaneda.]

There's more than just this?

[assays]

Only a little more. It won't be a very big tour.

[His enthusiasm was appreciated.]

Would you like anything to drink?

[rassera]

...[His gaze turns up, looking at the ceiling and around the room they're in for a moment, before catching her eye.]

Tea?

[He's a man of simple tastes.]

[assays]

Yes, I have that. How do you take it?

[Peggy could say the same for herself.]

[rassera]

[His hand goes out and makes a little 'wave', palm facing down.]

Nothing in it.


[He lets his coat fall on one of the chairs as he walks over to her, stuffing those hands in his pockets.]

Your accent. You're from Europe, right?

[assays]

[Peggy nods.]

I am from Europe. More specifically, a country called England.

[There's a little tea station set up at the back of the room.]

Have you ever been?

[rassera]

[England. Man, the way he looks at her, you'd think she'd asked him if he ever visited Neverland. In fact, he has to put his fist to his mouth to hold back laughter as he leans on one of those chairs.]


Japan and England weren't too good of buddies where I come from.


[He flips some of that hair out of his eyes.]

World Wars, you know?

[assays]

[Her expression falls a little after that revelation.]

I do know. Apologising doesn't seem like it would change anything but I am.

[Peggy moves to the back of the room to start preparing the tea, needing something to busy herself with as well as tending to her guest.]

I've never been to Japan either but I have seen pictures and the countryside looks incredibly beautiful.

[rassera]

[It's consolation, at least. Kaneda wasn't alive for it, so he can't really be mad at her. He was born in the world build from it, but that's it. And that was the fault of Japan itself.]

…

[But that's not really a good conversation to leave off on, right? He perks up as he watches her prepare the tea.]


Yeah? I've never seen it. Only the streets of Neo Tokyo.