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[Rampage generally prefers not to use the video function on his device, but given the nature of his request he feels like he should let people know what they're getting into. He's lounging in a chair, one hand holding his communicator, the other idly rubbing at his temple.]

It has come to my attention that I could used some... relief from the tedium of day-to-day life.

[Between the incident with the fridge, the trouble with Klarion, and then the mess with the law after he killed the Hornet - in self-defense, that was the verdict - his future isn't looking so hot if he continues down this path.]

So who here can tolerate being thrown through a wall? I could use someone to fight. Friendly bouts, of course.

[Because the best way to deal with violent homicidal impulses is to slug it out with someone who probably won't die, clearly.]

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I can tolerate it.
Though one might question aggression as your coping mechanism for tedium.

Have you considered other options for relief beyond seeking a fight?

[He looks a little surprised at the sight of the metallic humanoid - honestly, Rampage, Transformers aren't the only robot people - but his expression quickly settles back into 'disgruntled'.]

I didn't ask for advice, just someone who can take a beating.

No. Why would I?

Because you might just find something more beneficial.

Then perhaps you should have made that specification.
Regardless, it was not necessarily advice.
I was simply making an observation.

Like what.

[His voice makes it clear that he doesn't think there's anything more beneficial than punching people.]

[Rampage gives an annoyed grunt.]

Unless you're interested in providing me with fight, I have no use for you or your observations.

I have found meditation to be a good way to gain some relief.

I am interested.
Do you have a use for my name, or this to be an anonymous beating?

The last thing I need is to make my life more boring by sitting around doing nothing.

[Wait, she's interested? Rampage finally looks a bit less grumpy and he gives a noncommittal shrug.]

Name yourself if you want, it doesn't really matter.

If you must call me something, I use 'Llewellyn'.

Very well.
My name is Danger.
Please designate a time and location.

There's much more to meditation than sitting around doing nothing.

[It takes awhile for him to reply this time, looking up locations and checking his work schedule.

He gives the date, time, and location. Who wouldn't want to fight a stranger in the evening on a small unpopulated and unpopular patch of coastline not far from Heropa?]

Is that acceptable, Danger?

[His voice isn't mocking as he says her name, but it does have a distinct note of amusement in it.]

[His response is just him staring at the camera with a flat expression for a minute.

He doesn't believe you, Samara.]

[ She's used to this. ]

Have you ever attempted it?

Acknowledged.
You may expect my presence.

"No."

[There's a silent 'Of course not, why would I ever' behind his terseness.]

I look forward to it.

Then how do you know all there is to it is sitting around doing nothing?

[He crosses his arms stubbornly.]

Enlighten me.

Meditation is a way to train the mind, just as one would train their body.

Train it to do what?

To focus which can aid in a variety of things, including combat.

[He purses his lips.]

...I'm listening.

If you know anything about true combat, you should know that your focus is a valuable asset. It is important to be able to focus on your own abilities as well as the things going on in the environment around you while you fight.

Hmm...

[Honestly, Rampage's style of combat mostly involved laughing and shooting wildly while being a nigh unstoppable juggernaut, but admittedly that hadn't always worked out for him.

In fact, Depth Charge had gotten the upper hand on him several times, and he was the most single-mindedly focused person Rampage knew - he'd worked hard to make sure he was Depth Charge's only focus in life after all.

So maybe Samara had a point.]

And how do I go about learning this?

[ She hesitates for a few seconds. ] If you are interested, perhaps I could show you a thing or two.

[Rampage purses his lips, clearly considering.]

I... suppose it can't hurt to try my options.

No, it never does hurt. We could meet sometime if you wish.

[ ooc: sorry for the super late, I accidentally lost this! ]

[He heaves a sigh, as if being forced to agree against his will.]

Fine. Name a place and time.

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