Teamwork Training and Combat Skills; Thursday, Second Period [11/07

[sword_chocobro]

"We've been focusing quite a bit on the teamwork side of things," said Gladio, as class got started, and his was already holding his big giant sword over his shoulders, so you could probably guess where the rest of that sentence was going, "especially when it comes to strategy and communication, so today? We're going to focus a bit more on the combat side."

"But," Prompto chimed in cheerfully, "we're going to do it teamwork style!"

"Which means working on combat combos," Ignis continued smoothly. "Essentially, developing moves and techniques that find ways to take your strengths and the strength of your teammates and combine them into an effective fighting strategy. We'll take some time to break down some specific ideas, before working on cultivating individual methods based on your personal styles, but, for the most part, combat combos breaks down into three different types: blitz attacks, directional attacks, and finishers."

"A blitz attack is going to be an all out rush to the enemy with everyone giving it their all," Gladio explained further, "while a directional attack is a bit more stragized to have two or more people coming at an enemy from opposite or strategic directions. And, finally, a finisher is where your teammate sets you up to land one last devistating blow on your enemy. Or at least get close to it. Finishers," he added a grin, "tend to be my favorite kind.

"Of course," Prompto added, "there's a lot of variation and it's not just those. We'll show you a few examples of what we mean with our own personal styles and just a lot of combos we've developed from working together over the years, and then you guys'll take some time to warm up and then get together and think of any combos you can put together with your teammates! Practice them a little bit and then you can show them off! Pretty simple, right? So let's get started!"

Library, Thursday 11/7

[noonedecidesmyfate]

The library was almost aggressively cozy today. An attempt to soothe the gremlins after their mild rampage yesterday? Just a continuation of the coziness that the island was doing its best to embody? Perhaps both. Perhaps something else was at work.

Whatever the reason for it the library was full of pillows and blankets and comfortable seating of all kinds.

Sure, there were gremlins having a massive pillow fight in the middle of a military history section but aside from that the library was warm and inviting.

Belle was wearing one of those giant comfy hoodies, staying far away from gremlins, and curled up with a book.

Continued Earth Tourism, third period

[unusual_sith]

Lana nodded to everyone as they arrived. "I hope you all brought your swimsuits as she had handwavily advised. Today we're doing water again, although a bit differently."

She led them through the portal and to a steamy place with pools of water.

"Welcome to the Blue Lagoon, in Iceland. It's been named one of the natural wonders of the world. Geothermal seawater we can get to is fairly rare, and it's apparently very good for the skin. And if the water isn't enough to relax you, you also get a face mask, and there is a swim-up bar." She passed out their tickets. "If you'd rather stay on land, there are also a sauna and a steam room. Enjoy."

She was heading straight for the hot springs. And a drink. It had been a long week.