[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.))

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[alionsheart]

[ Robin doesn't bother sending anything via video to mention he'll be stopping by. He doesn't like to use these damned devices unless there's really a reason to limit the conversation that way. But in this case, there's no reason not to stop by and see this room she's talking about, in greater detail. It's hard to fully grasp everything from video alone.

And when he gets there, he's very intrigued. He might not immediately know everything he's seeing - he wouldn't know to call a punching bag by its given name, for instance, but could quickly pick up on what it should be used for - but he can tell this will be very useful. And it might actually keep him around the mansion more often.

He finds her, though, and smiles. ]

Well, you've certainly been busy.

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[widows_kiss]

Robin!

[ Her expression lights up when she catches sight of him, breaking into an easy grin as she comes to greet him. She's already found herself fairly busy setting up some training plans for a few of the people who've contacted her. There's an astonishing number of teenagers - more than she realized were here. But she pushes that aside for the moment in favor of catching up with him, since it's been a few days now that she's bumped into him. ]

I suppose I have been. What do you think of my pet project? I suppose sheer boredom is occasionally good for something.

[alionsheart]

[ It's nice to see the activity here already, and he has no doubt it will quickly become quite the popular spot, not only to train, but to socialize as well, meeting like-minded people. He makes a mental note to tell Henry about it, thinking the lad would quite enjoy a place like this. Perhaps it's something they could even do together. ]

It looks wonderful, actually.

I recognize a few things, but...maybe a tour, if you don't mind?

[widows_kiss]

I don't mind at all, I have time. [ She grins, then motions to the room behind her. ] Anywhere in particular you'd like to start?

[alionsheart]

[ There's so much, which is a good thing. Hopefully there will be a lot of interest as time goes on, and it can benefit so many people in so many ways.

But his eyes linger on the climbing wall first. ]

Now that looks...quite interesting. I take it this is meant to simulate scaling a steep mountainside?

[widows_kiss]

Or any vertical surface.

[ She grins and leads him over to it. ]

Although this is a lot easier than trying to scale a building from the outside. There's not usually so many handholds. But it's good for practice.

[alionsheart]

I can't imagine why anyone would need to scale a building.

[ Only because he hasn't lived in a world with buildings for very long, and the mansion isn't quite the same. ]

I'd like to try it, though. Perhaps soon.

[widows_kiss]

We need to work on your imagination. [ Her lips quirk into a laugh as she glances over at him. ] Sometimes taking the stairs wasn't an option.

You should. Even now, if you'd like? Or I can keep giving you the tour and you can come back to it, if you'd rather.

[alionsheart]

Well, do please guide me in that regard, Natasha.

[ He smirks, but he's being completely serious, since most of this is all new to him. ]

I think I'd actually like to try it now.

And why exactly were stairs not an option, if I may ask?

[widows_kiss]

They were inside. I was not.

[ It was a vague answer, said with a mischievous smirk as she motions him over to the wall. ]

Here, let's get a harness on you. I'd rather not be responsible for one of your Wonderland deaths if I can help it.

[alionsheart]

Oh, that certainly explains it, then.

[ He smirks back at her, but leaves it at that. ]

And quite a few people would lament over my absence, best to avoid that.

[ He follows her lead with getting the harness on, making sure it's secure around him. ]

[widows_kiss]

It does, when the people inside were heavily armed and not overly welcoming.

[ There's laughter in her voice now as she secures the harness around him, then grabs a second for herself. Might as well make a good example, especially since the teens are still in the room and possibly watching. ]

As I would be one of them, yes, I'd have to agree. There. Not too tight?

[alionsheart]

[ There's quite a story to be told there, and now he's intrigued, though it doesn't seem like it would be best to discuss it right this minute, as they're preparing to climb. ]

I would like to hear more about these adventures of yours.

Perhaps a bit later on.

[ He gets comfortable, and nods. ] It's perfect, thank you. I'll simply...follow your lead.

[widows_kiss]

Well, I do still owe you a Thai dinner, after all. I'll trade you adventure for adventure, if you'd like.

[ She nods, double-checking his line one more time before deciding she's satisfied. ]

Alright. Climb up beside me. Just be careful of your handholds and footholds - make sure your new ones are enough to hold your weight before you leave the old ones.

[alionsheart]

A good meal is always conducive to good conversation about past adventures.

[ He smiles brightly, then nods back at her, waiting for her instruction. ]

I should be able to manage that.

[ Robin moves slowly, though, not in a rush and not at all eager to do anything that would cause himself harm. ]

[widows_kiss]

I'd like to think so.

[ She gets him started, taking the next several minutes to demonstrate and explain how they're going to be doing this. Not that she's overly worried - he's a quick learner and she's taking him up the easiest path for his first time up. it's still a bit of a strain, though, once you get up so far, and her eyes are watchful and alert as she guides him upwards step by step. ]

So. How are things settling on your end of things? It's been a bit since we've caught up.

[alionsheart]

[ For all their teasing sometimes, he truly cares about Natasha, and by now, he feels quite protective of her; he knows, and can see, that same feeling returned in her eyes, in the way she moves and makes sure he's alright. He's enjoying it so far, that's certain. ]

I've been spending quite a bit of time with Regina's boy, Henry. I'll admit it's filled a void in my heart, having him near me. And things are going quite well with Regina.

What of you? And your...son?

[widows_kiss]

Henry's a good kid, I've bumped into him a few times myself. [ Her smile is fond, then turns a hint wicked as she teases him. ] Oh, are they now? I want deets, Rob. How goes your courtship?

[ His question about her has her shrugging, looking thoughtful. ] Well enough. I've been keeping busy, or trying to. Setting this place up, helped. I get antsy when I have too much time on my hands and not enough to do. And James is still here. Getting acquainted with everything. It's still... a little awkward, but I suppose that's understandable when we're strangers to each other.

[alionsheart]

[ He's proud that by now, he can easily keep up with this terminology, and he chuckles softly. ] Well, we see each other quite often these days, and it certainly helps that our rooms aren't very far apart. Though I don't think either of us is ready to live together quite yet, I might make the suggestion in a short while. [ He smiles broadly. ] I'm...falling in love with her, truthfully.

[ But then his smile changes and softens as she speaks. ] I can certainly understand that. Do you speak with one another much, then?