[Video / Action] Danger Room is go!

[widows_kiss]

[Natasha doesn't normally make open posts on the network and she's been fortunate so far in that the magic here hasn't decided to reveal her at inopportune or embarrassing moments for everyone else. Today she makes an exceptionhowever, opening a broadcast for the network in general. When the video starts, it reveals the redhead dressed in her typical sparring attire in a bright open room. Her manner is friendly and open because she's here for a reason today. Which should be apparent when the video pans out to show the expanded room behind her.

It's a mix between a gym and a training facility, something resembling the rooms that had been used back at SHIELD for the more extreme styles of training. There's no weight machines or treadmills here, but there are two large sparring rings off to one side, an aerialist set-up and high bars, a large climbing wall, and a row of waiting punching bags and training dummies. A simple running track rings the outside of the room and the entire area is lit by large windows on the far side of the room overlooking the lawn. The opposite side of the room holds a large obstacle course for training purposes. Behind it, the wall held a series of doors that led off to smaller rooms for private sessions, weapons training and a holographic simulator - the one room that was still in progress as Tony tinkered with it. The entire floor is one large mat, letting any space be potentially useful for whatever needs the users had. ]

Hello, Wonderland. I've heard a lot of discussion about this lately and about a week ago, some of us decided to do something about it. I know there's training and self-defense and weapons classes that happen at various times and places around here, but a few of us thought having one centralized location for these might be helpful. We had a facility similar to this back in our home and it was almost always in use.

This one will be here night or day and open to anyone who wants to come and learn or practice with others and if the existing lessons occurring would like an equipped place to hold them, we have private rooms set up along the side as well as this central one. We're also working on a room that can simulate battles and attackers in hologram form but we're still testing that out as our resident genius is still tinkering with the technology, so I apologize ahead of times if there's any bugs.

That said, you can find this room on the first floor in Rooms 20 and 22. I'll be here for most of the day to answer any questions or help out if you need it.

Also, on that note, I know I've offered this to a few people, but I suppose I should make it official. If anyone would be interested in learning self-defense or weapons skills, I have a wide variety of hand-to-hand knowledge and training in... well. A lot of things. I've been passing this on to some people, but I don't mind adding new students to people interested in learning, or even just testing themselves against someone, if you're in search of a sparring partner. I'm sure some of my fellow Avengers are also interested in doing the same, so you can let me know here or stop by.

I've found I have a lot of time on my hands here and I'd like to see about filling a bit better. [This is confessed with a bit of a rueful smile, because she's sure she's not the only one with this sentiment. She doesn't bother with goodbyes, but flicks off the feed after that, letting interested parties respond however they'd like.]

((OOC Note: Feel free to respond via video or stop by in person, Natasha will be chilling in the training area for a while to answer questions or set people up for lessons with whoever she knows of that might best benefit them. And don't be surprised to find random other Avengers wandering in and out as well.))

Comments

[intelligently]

You have that at home?

( Excessive much? )

And knowledge in 'a lot of things' could probably make a few people scared. That kind of knowledgr usually comes with a threat.

( In movies. Or psychopaths. Not that an actual list of her skills would make a difference )

[widows_kiss]

[ She recognizes the redhead right off, because while they met during the recent event, Lydia still looks the same, even though Natasha's aged a few years. She's not sure if the girl has made the connection or not, but she greets her by name to give her the opportunity. ]

Hello, Lydia. And something similar, yes. Then again, it's also been necessary where I come from.

[ Only excessive until you find yourself dodging the Hulk or dealing with Asgardians. And then there's Stark. ]

I imagine so. Except I've no intention of offering a threat here, since we're all on the same side - or meant to be - and most of us are only interested in surviving and getting back home as soon as possible.

Let's just say there's not many fighting styles or weapons I'm not familiar with. It's a hobby, of sorts. A strange one, maybe, but it's proven useful. Especially here, with this place so fond of being unpredictable.

[intelligently]

You don't plan to offer a threat but you'll greet a stranger by name? ( Creeeepy ) You have strange hobbies. ( Useful or not, knowing that much? Still excessive. Allison could shoot but that was one thing, not... everything )

[widows_kiss]

Except we're not. I apologize. I'm Natasha. We met on the balcony at the dance.

[ Natasha's grinning, because she has a strange sense of humor and Lydia's not the first person to think she's creepy. Back home, that air of mystery usually served her purposes, but here not so much. ]

You're not the first person to think so. It seemed more productive than collecting spoons.

[intelligently]

You were less creepy then.

( FYI. Work on your introduction skills gosh )

I'd be just as worried by anyone that collected spoons. Why did you learn so many?

[widows_kiss]

I was 16.

[ Then again, when she'd actually been sixteen, she'd been just as creepy as an adult when left to her own devices. Possibly more so. She'd still been a weapon then.

Still, Natasha offers her an apologetic smile, crooked and wry. ]

At first, because it was expected of me. Later, because I was good at it. I suppose it's like any interest, you delve deeper into other avenues of knowledge about it as you explore and learn, add it to what you know.

[ Plus it kept her alive. It was a good plus. ]

[intelligently]

( Like teaching yourself archaic Latin because you were bored with classic? Been there )

And now you're teaching others. As long as it's just to stay alive it isn't a bad thing.

[widows_kiss]

[ She's not the only one who's done that. The 'dead language' just made it more of an interesting challenge. ]

Staying alive is usually a good thing, yes. Besides, knowing self-defense is important, in my opinion. You never know when it could be useful. And not everyone here comes from a background where they had or needed the opportunity to learn.

Here, though...

[intelligently]

My friend said a similar thing. She's been teaching me a couple of things.

( Even at home she probably should learn - they get into enough situations now )

[widows_kiss]

Your friend sounds smart.

If either of you want a place to practice or additional people to learn with, let me know. I did promise to teach you things, after all. And you're welcome here any time.

I promise not to be too creepy in the future.

[intelligently]

I might take a look. The more help the better.

( Plus, did you see that shirtless guy? )

[widows_kiss]

I look forward to it.

[ Natasha's guessing they won't have a lack of shirtless guys around here. Especially if the girls get any say in it. ]