Everything’s A Weapon, Wednesday, Period 3

[raspberryturk]

When students filed into the Danger Shop today, they probably wouldn’t be expecting the layout that greeted them. Just a few steps in, after all, there was a shelf stocked quite neatly with teddy bears of all shapes and sizes. A little farther in, a display stand showcasing brightly-colored modelling clay, not far at all from the bin of bouncy balls, just a stone’s throw from the pogo sticks.

Every toy store needed pogo sticks.

Beyond the pogo sticks, finally, were their teachers, Reno with his arms crossed over his chest and a smirk on his lips, and Cindy leaning against a pyramid made from wooden building blocks.

“Yo, rookies!” Another summer term, another group of students starting off with a lowercase ‘R’ from Reno. “I’m Reno, that there is Cindy, an’ welcome to what’s gonna be, for all intents an’ purposes, your high-tech battleground for the week, yo.”

Cindy didn’t have a fancy name for the students, but she did push herself off the pyramid and give them all a smile. “So, this is Everything’s A Weapon. Some people might see this class as an excuse to put you all in ridiculous circumstances and then throw enemies at you for our own entertainment. And those people would be right--up to a point. But with the way life works--especially on this island, but not exclusively so--sometimes bad shit happens. And you’re not always going to be prepared. So you’re here to learn how to think outside the usual conventions and realize that in the right mindset? You can use anything to save your skin.”

“Anything you can find in the settings we toss you at, anyhow,” Reno agreed, grinning. “I catch you bringin’ in your own weapons to these classes, an’ I’ll make you stand in the hallway while your buddies have all the fun without you, yo.” That was totally a valid threat, if you got your kicks out of stuff like this half as much as Reno did. “Today’s exercise is gonna be simple enough. We’re in a toy store. So, first, we wanna know who you guys are. Toss us your names, ages, what you’re doin’ here, and whatever weapons experience you got behind you before this class. And then comes the fun part, yo.”

Cindy’s grin matched Reno’s for pure mischief. “We went over the name and purpose of the class already, so you can probably guess what comes next. You have then entire store to search through. Come back with the best weapon you can find, scavenge, or put together from what you can find in the store. Bonus points for creativity, but functionality is what really counts.”

Their teachers would have no compunctions about looking at a suggested weapon, laughing, and then sending the students back to try again. In fact, they’d probably enjoy it.

“You might want to get going,” Cindy said impishly. “You know you’re going to spend at least a few minutes playing with the toys.”

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[raspberryturk]

Like you get to play with toys!

Re: Sign In

[awakestheghosts]

Chloe Saunders

Listen to the Lecture

[raspberryturk]

Which is... in a toy store? What?

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[whateverknight.livejournal.com]

They were going to be put in ridiculous circumstances and have enemies thrown at them?

Perfect.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[squire-hand.livejournal.com]

This was a magical place, full of brightly-colored toys...and he would use them to defend himself. This was an amazing class.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[harpy-daughter.livejournal.com]

Surreal had never seen so many toys in her entire life, and she was a bit wide-eyed as she took in their surroundings.

Re: Listen to the Lecture

[batwaffles.livejournal.com]

This was definitely more toys than Stephanie had ever seen in one place before in her life, so she had no problem whatsoever with staring openly.

Being from a world where people could quite literally use toys to kill (looking at you, The General), though, she was a little wary.

Assignment 1 - Introductions

[raspberryturk]

Who are you? Let’s have your name, age, why you took this class, and what in the world kind of weapons experience you have.

Re: Assignment 1 - Introductions

[awakestheghosts]

"I'm Chloe and I'm almost sixteen. I took this class because I always take Reno's classes because I learn a lot." She shrugged. "I don't have much experience with weapons but I'm trying to learn."

Re: Assignment 1 - Introductions

[whateverknight.livejournal.com]

"Squall Leonhart. Eighteen. I'm here because it sounded like fun."

He shrugged casually. "I have training in a wide variety of weapons, but my expertise is with the gunblade."

Re: Assignment 1 - Introductions

[squire-hand.livejournal.com]

"I am James," he said, starting off. "I'm about seventeen. This class looked interesting, and I believe it will be a good learning experience." He tried to keep his grin from overwhelming his face. "I'm familiar with swords, less so with crossbows."

Re: Assignment 1 - Introductions

[notagoose]

"I'm Shane Gooseman and I'm 15," Goose said, "my guardian signed me up for this class so I believe he thought it would be useful for me and I've had basic experience with most weapons but my main expertise is with a blaster,"

Re: Assignment 1 - Introductions

[whitequeensfire.livejournal.com]

"I'm Angelica Jones," Angel said when her turn came. "I'm fifteen, and, um, I don't really have a lot of experience with using weapons." Other than her own powers, of course. "I guess I want to know how to defend myself."

Re: Assignment 1 - Introductions

[kestrelswolf.livejournal.com]

"Blysse Norwood," Firekeeper introduced herself. "And Blind Seer. We is... old enough to be in last year of classes." Since she didn't actually have the slightest idea how old she or Blind Seer was, that'd have to do. "We take class because while he," she nodded at the wolf by her side, "always have weapons with him, but there have been times someone take my Fang," she glanced down at the small dagger which was strapped to her hip. Yes, she'd brought it with her. Didn't mean she was going to go against the spirit of the class and use it, but a wolf without a Fang was just plain wrong. "I am best with my Fang, but also good with a bow, and sword. Blind Seer just use his own fangs and claws," she shared.

Re: Assignment 1 - Introductions

[harpy-daughter.livejournal.com]

"Surreal, and I'm fifteen," she said absently, still slightly overwhelmed by all the toys. "I am proficient in a wide variety of blades and poisons."

Re: Assignment 1 - Introductions

[regretiz4suckas.livejournal.com]

"I'm Kenzi," Kenzi was looking around with unabashed glee, "I'm seventeen. And mostly I just use whatever I can get. This is awesome."

Re: Assignment 1 - Introductions

[withasword.livejournal.com]

"Kate, I'm sixteen, and... I figured, when wouldn't it be useful to know how to kill a guy with a paperclip?" Or whatever else. She wasn't too stuck on the paperclip plan. "I mostly use swords."

Re: Assignment 1 - Introductions

[godofxbox]

"I'm Alex Aaron, I'm thirteen, and I signed up for this class because it sounded like it would be cool and hopefully useful." And also his dad had told him he would be disowned if he took that class from Hercules. Um. "I've got a basic grounding in a lot of different weapons, but I usually use a katana. I like it best."

Re: Assignment 1 - Introductions

[dontvotemeout]

"I'm Jason Todd, I'm almost 16, and I took this class to learn about creative ways to defend myself," he said. "I have training in more typical weapons, but that's mostly to be able to defend myself against them, not use them. Non-lethal methods for putting people down is kind of the key." As much as that annoyed him sometimes.

Re: Assignment 1 - Introductions

[batwaffles.livejournal.com]

"Stephanie Brown," she said slowly and carefully, with a brief glance at Jason, "and I'm sixteen. The, um, benefactor who sent me here signs me up for my classes, so I can only guess it's because the city where I live is pretty dangerous, and being able to defend yourself is honestly a bonus. I don't really have anything in the way of weapons training, just a good arm and decent reflexes."

Assignment 2 - The Fun Part!

[raspberryturk]

You have a whole moddable toy store at your disposal! Run rampant, go nuts! Find what you think would be the best weapon in case you ever had to totally wing it, for whatever reason, in the middle of a toy store! You know you always wanted to play with Barrel-of-Monkey throwing stars. Don’t deny it.

Re: Assignment 2 - The Fun Part!

[awakestheghosts]

Chloe grabbed a slinky, a jump rope and a baseball bat.

Head Back to Chec- OH SHIT.

[raspberryturk]

Just as you’re about to turn back toward the entrance of the store to show your teachers what you found, a low rumbling can be heard from nearby, followed shortly after by a deafening roar. A moment later, a huge stuffed dragon swoops down overhead, sending toy displays crashing to the floor and eyeing up anybody unfortunate enough to be out in the open.

When he opens his mouth he breathes bubbles instead of fire, and when you hit him he squeaks. But all the same, he’s out to get you. Do something about that with your improvised weaponry, kids.

Pair up if you like and mod your dragon attacks, as well as how you think your improvised weapon will hold up against the great plushy beast. Feel free to run away and find something else, but no real weapons or powers, please!

Re: Head Back to Chec- OH SHIT.

[whateverknight.livejournal.com]

Squall wasn't just out in the open, he was WAAAAY out in the open. "HEY!" he shouted at the dragon. "OVER HERE!" He brandished his pogo stick and swung it against a shelf, making a loud clatter.

The more it focused on him, after all, the easier it would be for everyone else to attack it.

Your Teachers

[raspberryturk]

Who are thoroughly enjoying this, yes. And totally did this just to screw with you on your first day.

Wait until they ping in, of course.

Re: Your Teachers

[raspberryturk]

Reno? Still wearing that godsdamned smirk. Only now he's found a Slinky and he's playing with it. Casually.

Dragon? What dragon?

OOC

[raspberryturk]

SOMEBODY LET US TEACH TOGETHER. YES, WE ALSO FIND THIS HILARIOUS.