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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.

Comments

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[rathercommon]

[ It's not the first time Kitty's seen self-defense classes offered, but it's the first time they've come from someone who looks sort of like her. (And sounds sort of like her - not that that really matters, but there's always something faintly reassuring about speaking to a fellow Englishwoman.) Usually they're from people who are big and muscly, which - when you're a skinny girl, you wonder how much big muscly people have got to offer you.

Plus, Ms Carter had been brilliant in the hotel situation.

So, for the first time, she responds. Just a little shyly, she asks: ]

How much do you charge, Ms Carter?

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[assays]

[ Peggy offers Kitty a warm smile, pleased to hear from her. She believed that everyone had it within themselves to fight and if she could give them the skills for that, then all the better. ]

I have no plans to charge a lot. Although, it depends on how many lessons you want or need. But I am happy to negotiate payment if that's what you need.

private text;

[mathemagier]

Could you work with someone in less than peak physical condition?

private text;

[assays]

Absolutely. We could work on a routine that suits your ability and gradually build your skills up.

How does that sound?

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[blahnik]

I see someone has covered asking for price so --
How have you been, Margaret?

private.

[assays]

I have been well, Claire. What about yourself?

video;

[alcheregis]

Oh, that sounds like scads of fun! Where do I sign up?

video;

[assays]

["Scads?"]

If you're interested, I can send you the address of the place. Then we can take it from there.

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[chasedtherabit]

[Mako has been looking for some way to keep her skills sharp and this just may be it.]

What about those with some experience?

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[assays]

That would be more than welcome. We'd be able to help each other.

[Because Peggy doesn't want to lose her skills either.]

What is your name?

[tucky]

You mean like karate?

[assays]

Ah, not exactly. I was trained in the military so the fighting style differs to that of karate.

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

[Oh hello again Peggy]

I already know quite a bit... but there's never anything wrong with learning some more. And I already know you can handle yourself. Have you got any advanced lessons I can sign up for?

Video

[assays]

My classes are open to any kind of skill level so I would be more than happy to accommodate you, Jacob. Just let me know when you would be free and we can arrange something.

[illuminescent]

I am not yet eight and ten, but if there is anything I may do to help, I would be glad to provide my assistance.

[assays]

You are very kind to offer, Lucy. I may need help with organisation and record keeping.

video;

[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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[outlawrain]

I'm... pretty good with self defense, but I'd be willin' to offer my help in the class if you wanna have a second person for any reason.

Yeah, I could get thrown around.

voice

[assays]

Perhaps I will need someone else to help me give a demonstration to the other members of the class.

Are you absolutely sure about getting 'thrown around'?

voice; I'm sorry.

[walkingballpit]

[Robbie is doing a decent fake uppercrust British accent.]

Yes, yes. Carrying on and doing one's duty for crown and artificial country, pip pip. Cheerio.

voice; aha don't be

[assays]

That wasn't half-bad, you know. A little insulting perhaps but a good imitation.

[She still isn't overly impressed with him mocking her though.]

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[du_vallon]

What about someone who's after a decent sparring partner? The usual suspects don't ever look too enthused about getting into a scrap with me.

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[assays]

Perhaps they're intimidated by you? [She isn't by the way.] If it's a decent sparring partner you're after, I can certainly provide that.

Might I have your name?

[liverletdie]

Well, isn't that nice of them?

You have a lot of experience with self-defense, then? Is this hand to hand, or something else?

[assays]

Hand to hand. And yes, I do have a lot of experience with it. [Taking out goons and what not.] Are you interested in taking a class, Mr. Stark?

[slightlyoffchilt]

Worried about the general public and the general inability to protect oneself?

[assays]

I believe that everyone should be offered the chance to defend themselves. If that helps to ease my concerns, then all the better.

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[cupio]

why the 18+ rule?

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[assays]

Insurance reasons. Plus, those who are older are likely to have more experience and that would give them an unfair advantage.

In time, I will probably offer classes to younger people.

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[orions_shadow]

You should hire me. I can teach self defense.

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[assays]

[A talking animal. Now she's seen everything.]

At the moment I don't have the means to pay anyone, and I also don't know how many people I will be teaching.

Thank you for offering though. I'll keep it in mind.

[Video]

[tactile_telekinesis]

[Oh, she's kind of hot for an older woman.]

Yeah, why strictly 18? You know there's people younger than that that are gonna need help, right? The Porter doesn't exactly care if people are 18 and over when it brings them here. I mean, some of us are lucky and have helpful powers and beginners hand to hand for if those powers get snatched. But, kinda not fair for those that don't have that luxury, huh?

Or is this some bullshit insurance thing?

[Video]

[assays]

[Why, thank you.]

I understand your concerns. I know it doesn't seem fair to deny them the chance to protect themselves but like I said to someone else, it is for insurance reasons. I also said that the adults would be more experienced and I think that gives them an unfair advantage.

However, that doesn't mean I won't consider offering classes in the future to younger people. I'll need to become more established first and then work it out.

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[justanotherlink]

So you want to teach people to protect themselves, but you don't want to teach kids to protect themselves.

Because that so makes sense.

Text

[assays]

It doesn't make sense, I know. But until I can work around the issue of insurance, there isn't much I can do.

When I get it sorted would you be interested in a class, Pacifica?

Voice;

[pastdoesntdefine]

[ Now why couldn't they have given her a job like this one? Because you're too competitive and would end up breaking someone, Carolina

She does at least make note of the setup the woman on screen has going, thinks on what Luke had proposed for the basement, and nods to herself, before making a query of her own (...to the housemate she has not met yet, in fact): ]

I'm a fairly recent arrival here. Do you have any recommendations on where to go, for those of us who'd be more of an...advance class?

Voice;

[assays]

I'm afraid that I have no idea about any other classes that are being taught, or if they are advanced. [She looks apologetic for a moment.] Sorry.

Just how advanced? If I can ask.