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@lexa.trikru

[coalitions]

You and Castiel were the others who volunteered to do work on the self-defense programming for the civilians. I have spoken with him, but perhaps you and I should connect as well. I have many ideas for both the Displaced training and civilian training.

Re: @lexa.trikru

[sparklequeen]

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[coalitions]

I was the military leader of my people and I trained my replacements, so I know how to do that well. I am slightly new to training people with no skills at all, but I think our wisest approach is not to see it as training them to fight, but rather training them to survive. How to run, use stealth, think well in a crisis, etc.

sobs i didn't notice

[sparklequeen]

I think teaching people how to survive is the right idea. We can't train everyone to be a soldier, but we can teach people what they can do to help them and their community take care of themselves. If you're not a trained fighter--really trained, not just learned how to throw a punch or swing a staff--then running is a better choice.

Maybe we can find someone to help teach first aid?

I NEVER NOTICE I feel you

[coalitions]

Precisely. We cannot make them into an army, but we can keep them from being targets. They should learn the basics of self-defense regardless, to get out of holds or hurt someone just enough to get to run, but it's the escaping that will help them out more.

If there comes a point they want to have more heavy training we can discuss that then, but for now, I feel like this is the wisest course of action.

My partner Clarke is a medic. This was partially her idea.

Re: I NEVER NOTICE I feel you

[sparklequeen]

I have to agree. If we're going to try and help these people, it needs to be practical for their situation.

Clarke has a good head on her shoulders. She's the one who basically got me into working on this. Didn't know she was a medic.

[ A pause follows for several moments. ]

Okay when you say partner do you mean business partner or more like girlfriend-partner. I just want to avoid any awkward mix-ups.

[coalitions]

Castiel agrees, we've been discussing this while working on other projects, but I wanted to "loop" you in (is that the right term?) as we volunteered to be a team. And we have not met formally. I am Lexa.

Yes, Clarke is a skilled medic and we are romantic partners. She encouraged me to sign up with you two as I have a background in this.

[sparklequeen]

It sounds right!

I'm Glimmer. It's good to meet you, Lexa.

And that's great! I just didn't want to assume. Clarke seems really on top of things. I've got a background in this sort of thing, too. Seems like a lot of us do.

sorry for wait, you know *waves at life*

[coalitions]

Yes there are many warriors of capable people within this group. One might wonder if there is an intention behind that.

it happens!

[sparklequeen]

It does make you think. Of course without knowing who brought us all here, it's basically impossible to guess.

[coalitions]

The danger is escalating. As soon as we are given leeway to train the civilians, we must start. I think there is worse coming on the horizon.

[sparklequeen]

I've only been here a few months and I hate to say that you're probably right.

Would you like to get together at Red Wings sometime and start going over possible scheduling and getting all of our resources in order? I've been doing some lists but two heads are better than one.

[coalitions]

Yes that would be wise. We will need to come up with lesson plans. Clarke is confident the funding will be handled, from there it will be getting the space ready and informing people of how to sign up. And then organizing on our end the instructors.

I will admit I am not the most extroverted of people, so if you are more comfortable being friendly and reaching out, that would be helpful. Castiel and I are both on the reserved side.

[sparklequeen]

I can definitely do friendly outreach stuff. Felt like that was half of the stuff I had to do as queen when all I wanted to do was focus on the planning and strategy.

[coalitions]

You were a queen, interesting. You are already less difficult than the royalty I knew.

[sparklequeen]

I took the throne a long time before I thought I would have to. I guess that gives me a different perspective.

[coalitions]

I assume you had to inherit the way most leaders do. Should I say my condolences?

[sparklequeen]

I appreciate the kindness. Thank you.

It hasn't been really easy, but I've done my best.

[coalitions]

[No one has ever called her kind in her entire life and it's a little startling.]

Is there something one can say to make such loss easier?

[ It must be a strange question. ]

I had no parents. I know someone who lost her mother recently. I do not know what is helpful to say.

[sparklequeen]

No, I don't think there's anything anyone can really say make it easier. Having people who care around you helps, though. They help you carry the grief. I appreciate your thoughts, though.

[ There's a certain politeness and diplomacy to what she writes, but it's genuine. ]

[coalitions]

I appreciate your advice. I was taught not to have emotions. It is difficult to try and help others when they are expressing theirs.

[sparklequeen]

It can be hard, honestly. You're not alone in that.

[ She's not sure how to approach the 'I was taught not to have emotions' thing so she'll just... sidestep it a little. ]

[coalitions]

We can meet at Red Wings, perhaps tomorrow? And discuss organization.

[sparklequeen]

I'll see you there! Is evening okay? I have to work in the morning.

[coalitions]

Whenever. I am always there as Clarke owns it.