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[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.))

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[ the new space looks pretty impressive, even if dean's never really been the gym type of guy. he can appreciate this though, it's a good place to vent out some extra frustration anyone might be feeling towards wonderland. that, and after the mess of events they've all been through, self-defense is important.

but it's not that part which has him looking piqued. ]

Sparring partner, huh? [ it's not every day you get offers from someone in the avengers. ]

That could be fun, I guess.

[ Natasha recognizes him, even though they've never actually met. But as she keeps befriending friends of his, she figured it was inevitable eventually. He looks much better when not dead.

She gives him a crooked smile in reply. ]

I'm often on the lookout for one, yes. You interested?

[ The fun part was occasionally debatable. ]

[ not dead is a good state to be in. ]

I might be, sure. [ he nods slowly, then shrugs before a pause. ] But... Well, now I ain't saying you're not tough, but I don't wanna start any water works if I end up winnin'.

[ you know, just in case. ]

[ She has to agree with that sentiment, yes.

His comment, however, gets a bemused look and a slow smirk twists its way across her lips as she arches an eyebrow at him. ]

Just so you repay the favor and don't get all whiny on me when your ass and your ego get a little bruised.

[ Just in case goes both ways, after all. ]

[ dean shakes his head. ]

I don't even know how to whine, trust me. [ unless you ask sam, then he probably whines a whole lot. ] But I do know how to kick ass, so-- you got a busy schedule or how're you doing this?

[ She doesn't trust him at all on that matter. In fact, she's leaning towards believing Sam already. Maybe Castiel and Crowley can sway the unbiased vote. Or is that the more-biased vote? ]

As of right now, my schedule's still wide open so you're in luck. Is there sometime that works best for you? I have a feeling I'll be down here a lot as we iron out routines.

Maybe I'll just drop by sometime soon, don't exactly have too many obligations around here to keep me busy. [ and after everything that's happened, with his own death, then blake's... he could use a little rough and tumble in the form of sparring. ]

The name's Dean, by the way.

One of the Winchesters, correct? We have some friends in common. I was wondering when our paths would cross. I'm Natasha.

And until now neither did I, but at least I'll be easy to find in the near future when people need to. Stop by whenever you like. I'll look forward to it.

One of two-- or, two and a half, I guess. [ though he's fairly sure adam wants nothing to do with the name, family or not. but he's not surprised to hear about having friends in common, more than enough people seem to know them, be it mostly through sam or his past-self...

anyway, a pause. ]

Kinda hard to find something to settle with around here, isn't it? At least compared to what some of us do back home.

No kidding. I've never been very good at sitting around doing nothing. Not for long stretches at a time, anyway. Although as far as kidnappings go, this one doesn't give you too much to complain about. It could always be much worse. I'll take what I can get.

The closets are kinda neat. That's a bonus, for sure. [ yet one that still pales compared to some of the things they have to go through-- what events might make them do. ] You make it sound like kidnapping's a gig that might happen more than any average Joe's are used to.

What, it isn't where you come from? [ Her lips quirk in faint amusement as she regards him. ] And here I've been regaled about all the strange things in your world, between the supernatural and the angels and demons.

Then again, I'm not sure I'm in touch with many average Joe's.

[ she really has heard about hi them, huh. dean's quiet for a beat, then shrugs. ] They skip the kidnapping most of the time, go right for the eating, or transforming-- or even just tearing apart.

So what's your deal, anyway? You and Sam buddies or something?

That sounds unpleasant.

Not Sam, although I talked to him over the network briefly. I met Jo and Castiel at the Resistance meeting, and I've been helping Kevin out. Bumped into Ellen a time or two as well.

[ And Crowley, although she thinks it might be safer to leave that part out at the moment. She's picked up on the tensions there. ]

Very. [ but it is what it is. either way, consider dean impressed. ]

Damn, and to think we took this long to chit-chat. [ at least they're remedying that now. ] So-- helping Kevin out? With, uh, this kinda stuff? [ cool hand-to-hand combat-y skills? kevin could use that, especially knowing what comes down the line. ]

I've been thinking the same thing. I guess it just took us a while for our circles to overlap. I'm glad they have, though. I'd be interested to hear more about what you do.

[ Her lips curve fondly at the mention of Kevin. ] Yeah, mostly. He wanted some help learning self-defense and some knife skills. He's picking it up well.

[ really. ] Maybe I'll have to buy you a drink sometime and dish out the details. [ huehue.

but kevin handling a knife? ] Should test him on that sometime then, once you approve him as good enough.

Maybe you will. [ That gets a grin from her. ] I rarely turn down an offer of a drink and interesting conversation.

You'll have to. He might not agree with that idea, but it could be good for him.

Then that's a combo you'll get. [ he can definitely deliver that much. ]

Kids don't agree with a lot of stuff that's good of 'em.

Sounds fun. I'm looking forward to it.

[ And she was. She was already finding him interesting. ]

They have to make their own mistakes, just like the rest of us.

Awesome.

[ something to look forward to, awyeeeee.

but dean nods. he feels a little bad though, sort of, knowing kevin's fate back home won't change at all even if he makes all the mistakes here, or learns every possible technique with a knife. ]

Rather he make those mistakes now than later, too.

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