Will the real Morning Training please stand up?

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Morning Training happens every day in the city, and most days get handwaved. This training log happens January 30th.

FAQ: For any character confusion or questions. Answered enthusiastically by Maito Gai.
Breakfast: Provided by the combined efforts of Cinderella, Katakura Kojuro, Saya Tagaki.
Batch 1: Beginners under the age of fifteen. Taught by Prussia, Fakir, Auron, Steve Rogers.
Batch 2: Adult beginners. Under Saber, Kaoru Kamiya, Lightning Farron, Maito Gai, Tifa Lockhart.
Batch 3: Intermediate fighters, for sparring with each other. Overseen by Hyuuga Neji and Ling Yao. Please see list of random sparrers.
Batch 4: Experienced fighters, for sparring with each other. Overseen by Selendis. Please see list of random sparrers.
Weapon transformation: How to Change into Your Weapon Form. Yuuri, Ishida Mitsunari, Spirit.
Soul Perception: If you still don’t know by now-- Any of the Soul Perception people. Luna Lovegood, Azusa.
Partner training: How to Work Together as Partners. Tassadar and Nataku. Maka and Soul. Shizuo and Motochika. Eve.
Weapons handling training: Genesis, Tenten.
Shooting range: How to shoot things 101. Grit, Vash the Stampede, Leon. Fuu Hououji (for Archery).
Meister Ability helpers: Edgeworth, Death the Kid, Ryuuji.
Medics (and First Aid Training, lead by Naomi Kimishima): All the medical people.
Audience: Because some people just want to watch.
Watch: An area closed off to the Watch members who need any sort of special training.

For training via sparring, batches 3 and 4:
Kojurou
Saber
Itachi Uchiha
Hyuuga Neji
Selendis
Hiei
Chōsokabe Motochika
Steve Rogers
Maito Gai
Various NPCs (also available upon request)
Partner vs partner sparring is also good!

Feel free to make your own threads after all of the official threads are up!



Breakfast
Karkat [Open]
Nagi [Open]
Mitsunari [Open]
Matthew [Open]
Kiyomasa [Open]
Bakura [Open]
Byakuran [Open]
Tsurugi [Open]
Yukimura [Open]
Tenma [Open]
Santana [Open]


Batch One
Bakura [Open]

Batch Two
Nagi [Open]

Batch Three
Emil [Open]
Sapphire [Open]

Batch Four
Amateresu [Open]
Lili [Open]
Raidou [Open]

Meister Ability
Masamune [Open]
Nagi [Open]
Howl [Open]

Medics/First Aid
Matthew [Open]
Duke [Open]

Audience
Max [Open]
Nagi [Open]
Hiko [Open]
Izaya [Open]
Fang [Open]
Bayonetta [Open]

Shooting Range
Naoto [Open]

General
Gai [Open]
Kanji [Open]
Kid [Open]
Amateresu [Open]
Kaoru [Open]
Naoto [Open]
Kratos [Open]
Yako [Open]
Clare [Open]
Raidou [Open]
Auron [Open]
Allen [Open]
Rhode [Open]

Comments

[open]

[incites]

[With Katakura-dono being one of the people preparing the morning meal, how could Kiyomasa resist? He has quite the array of both Western and traditional food on his plate, including a bowl of rice topped with a hot cake and a fried egg.]

[uninscribed]

Kato-dono?

[ It's slightly questioning - he vaguely recognizes the man from their conversation over the network but who knows what wicked magic makes such things work. Perhaps they distort looks as well? ]

[incites]

[The voice draws Kiyomasa's attention and he turns to see Yukimura there. He offers a nod in his direction, adjusting his hold on his plate of food.]

Sanada-dono.

[uninscribed]

It is good to finally meet you in person!

[ even if food is obviously more important now. ]

Perhaps today we will be able to test our skills against one another!

[incites]

It certainly is an honour to meet you as well.

[He considers Yukimura's offer, adding a sausage to his already stacked rice bowl.]

I would be pleased to pit my skill against your own - perhaps after we eat our morning meal. Take as much as you like, there is no shortage of food or rationing to be had.

[uninscribed]

[ He hadn't thought about rationing or about how much he would have been allowed to take. ]

Is such a thing normal here? The bounty of this land is truly so large?

[incites]

In the time I have spent here in Death City, there is one thing I have always been capable of counting on - and that is a full stomach each morning. I do not claim understanding behind how it is possible to feed not only an army of this size but the other residents who call this area home... But I shall not question it.

[uninscribed]

The constancy of that and other things within this world are something that I have never seen the like of before. Lights that burn without end, endless rations, and indeed, water sourced without a well...

Perhaps I also should not question such things, and merely accept them as they are.

[incites]

There are many fascinating miracles that are to be found here - you will experience many of them in due time. [And with that, Kiyomasa gestures to some hotcakes.]

Such as those. Give one a try with some of that- [Gesturing now to a container of syrup] sweet-tasting sauce on it.

[uninscribed]

[ The hotcake doesn't really look nearly as fascinating as lightbulbs, a stove or indoor plumbing but Yukimura is quite willing to take Kiyomasa's word for it. He serves himself some, drizzling the sauce quite liberally (hey, he said it was sweet!!). It's only then does he 'accidentally' let his finger dip into the aforementioned syrup to take a taste-- ]

The sweetness is overwhelming..!

[incites]

[It's almost amusing watching Yukimura taste the syrup and in truth, the response does bring a smile to his face. This Yukimura's surprise and delight mirrors the sort of reaction Masanori would have, elicting a short laugh from the general.]

It truly is - but try it with that flat cake instead of by itself. The taste is something I cannot describe in words.

[uninscribed]

I shall trust in your judgement once more, Kato-dono.

[ it takes a bit of doing, but Yukimura manages to cut off a bite with the side of his fork to eat it - and yes. oh yes, it's good. ]

Ohh...

[incites]

[A favourable reaction if there ever was one.]

How is the taste?

[megitsune]

[Okay Megumi is just... staring. What the heck are all of these foods.]

My....

[incites]

[Kiyomasa knows that look of confusion - he had the same one himself when he first arrived and discovered the unusual cuisine of the West. He moves a bit closer to the woman, offering her a bowl of rice with an egg on top.]

Here... This may be more familiar to you.

[megitsune]

[Megumi blinks rapidly. It's usually her offering food to men, back home. Baffled, she dips her head in thanks and accepts the bowl respectfully, with two hands.]

Thank you. Yes, that is more familiar.

What.... what are all of these things? Are these candies?

[incites]

[Chivalry was a thing when it came to Kiyomasa. His Lord had taught him well.]

They are considered acceptable sustenance for one's morning meal here in the West. They may look bizarre but the flavours range from savoury to sweet. [He gestures towards a stack of hotcakes] These disc-shaped breads are rather plain, many people prefer to top them with a very rich and sweet sauce.

It may take some getting used to.

[megitsune]

I don't suppose they have anything normal? Lighter? Miso shiru and grilled fish perhaps?

[incites]

There is often all of those available if you look past the more Western style. [He starts looking around, trying to find where the more familiar cuisine has been hidden away.]

I will place a request with one of the chefs to include more at tomorrow's meal.

[megitsune]

[Now her cheeks flush. Why did she open her big mouth! Is he really bothering over things for her?]

Oh-- no, I should not have asked. You don't need to go to all of that trouble for silly old me, sir. Really...!

I'm just fine with this rice and an egg. I'm being fussy again. Excuse me.

[incites]

[Kiyomasa just shakes his head.]

Do not apologize, my Lady - for you have nothing to apologize for. Your morning meal is an important one, nourishing your body fully through whatever means is often the goal but here in this land, you are permitted to have a choice. There is no rationing or shortages to be had, you need not worry about eating more than your fair share amongst these soldiers.

1/2

[megitsune]

[Megumi is so completely flustered and baffled at being spoken to like this by a man that she just blinks, her mouth hanging slightly open.]




................hah?

2/2

[megitsune]

[All right. Clearly there must be some misunderstanding here!]

At home my morning meal consists of whatever I can gulp down while hurrying on the way to my work. And it's usually leftovers from the night before. I really don't need much.

[She forces a laugh at her own expense, tucking her hair back behind one ear.]

Besides, I'm hardly a soldier. I cannot fight at all.

[incites]

[Kiyomasa lets out a short laugh, shaking his head and trying to give her a reassuring smile.]

You were brought to this land for a reason, whether you are capable of fighting or not.

[megitsune]

[Megumi pulls a face at him.]

No way. What about you, why were you brought here, sir? You seem rather noble from the way you're speaking. Are you perhaps... a samurai, or general or...?