[open] sketching from a view

[itsfondue]

Characters: Steve Rogers and OPEN

Location: Near the top of Shibusen's stairs, so like this.

Rating: PG

Time: May 15th, morning

Description: With the riots dying down, Steve wants a little time to draw.


With the people being rescued and the citizens slowly calming down, Steve has started to relax a bit. He'll probably never fully relax, especially in a time of war, but he knows that when there's some available downtime, it's good to take it. Rest up and refocus so that he'll be ready for the next mission or crisis that occurs. Back in WWII, it was a blessing to get a full nights sleep. Although the citizen unrest is not really similar to fighting HYDRA, it was still rather chaotic.

Since morning training is still canceled, Steve has brought his sketchpad with him to an area that's near the top of Shibusen's long stairway. He hasn't really gotten much of a chance to draw Death City from this view, mostly because of other priorities that needed to be taken care of. However, drawing is still one of his favorite hobbies and luckily for him, it's something that he can do in any world well one would hope at least. With a pencil in hand, he flips to a blank page and begins to outline the city below him. It's not a city he is completely familiar with, but it's still something he wants to remember.

Although, his sketchbook is already somewhat filled with pictures of people and places he doesn't want to forget.

Comments

[firelotus]

"There are some times that there is no other way. And when I started it, I simply did it to be able to survie. I don't take on many jobs anymore, though."

[itsfondue]

Survival, huh? Steve knows that people turn to criminal activities just to survive on the streets... during the Depression, it happened a lot. He never agreed with it though, but he had enough to survive without doing so. But it sure wasn't an easy time.

"Couldn't find another way at all?" He's glad that Fon doesn't take many jobs anymore but. "Even now?"

[firelotus]

"It was pretty rough in the parts of China where I grew up. At the time, there were not many who hired, especially not those without any proper education."

"Now I mostly teach others martial arts. It's fun teaching." He had never taught anyone all the different types of martial arts that he knows, however. "And if I find any arts that I do not know yet, I find a teacher so that I can study it."

[itsfondue]

Steve's never been to China, so he just listens to Fon, nodding a little at his words. He's definitely not an expert about the inner workings of that country, especially since he's not sure which time period Fon is from. The idea of assassinations still makes him frown, but it seems that he's trying to go into other jobs now.

"You specialize in many different types then?" He's actually curious about that, since Steve tries to do a lot of hand-to-hand combat as well. "I'm interested in martial arts, know a few forms thanks to some of my friends back in the war. Probably wouldn't have gotten this far without knowing it."

[firelotus]

"Yes. I know several styles." 'Several' is an understatement, though. He knows a fair amount - more than anyone in his world.

"Do you know which art it is you have been taught?"

[itsfondue]

He seems to become a little more easygoing with the talk of martial arts. "Have a favorite style? Know it's not the easiest thing to choose though. All of them are helpful."

"Judo is one of 'em." And Steve probably knows more, but I'm honestly not too sure about how much of his comic powers transferred to his movie self.

[firelotus]

"Indeed, and as I have practiced for many years, I have picked up a fair amount. However I am quite fond of the Changquan, as it was one of the first styles I learned."

He nods, judo is one of the most spread martial arts after all, and very convenient to know. "How many techniques to you know?"

[itsfondue]

Steve nods, the first style usually holds that fondness. "So you teach your martial arts to some of the people here as well?"

"Mostly the tossing and grappling ones. Usually I can toss with either arms or legs. Normally use the holding style for grappling." Steve probably doesn't know all of their specific names.

[firelotus]

"I wold like to. I miss teaching."

"I'm aware of which ones you are speaking of. Would you be interested in learning more?" He's offering himself to teach him.

[itsfondue]

"Think a lot of folks here can learn a lot from you. Even with people being able to transform into weapons, they should still know some basic hand-to-hand combat." He's going to drag Tony into a morning training session sometime soon. Possibly Bruce too.

Steve nods at the question. "I'd definitely be interested. Never want to stop learning and practicing, help refine my techniques more as well."

[firelotus]

"That would make me happy. I'd like to be useful." And in the case of the Weapon and the Meister getting separated, it would be convenient if both parts in the pair knew at least the basics.

"Do you have any particular time that you would prefer?"

[itsfondue]

Steve nods, understanding the feeling of wanting to be useful. For a long time, he has felt that way due to how sick he was.

"Do you attend morning training? We can practice then. I think you can also start teaching other people there too." Of course if that time doesn't work, Steve will be happy to arrange something else.

[firelotus]

He looks slightly puzzled at that. “This far, I have been practicing on my own. Is there a morning training where many gather together?” This was the first time that he heard anything about that.

[itsfondue]

He nods, guess they should announce morning training more often. "Yes, at the park from 6 to 9 am. It's been canceled for a while due to the riots, but it should be starting back up tomorrow. There's other teachers and people willing to spar, so it's good practice for everyone."

[firelotus]

"I will be sure to come over, then." He would just have to reschedule his meditation to an earlier hour, so that he came on time.

[itsfondue]

"I'll see you there, Fon. Maybe you'll find students to teach as well." Despite his initial wariness of Fon being an assassin, it seems like he's a good guy.

[firelotus]

"Yes." He really is not a bad guy, and Fon thinks that Steve seem like a nice man as well. "I hope I will."