Super Mighty Rumpus Guild Take 2 | Open

[drawntotheflame]

Date: April 13th, 2016
From: Kanaya Maryam
To: Feferi Peixes, Terezi Pyrope, Nepeta Leijon, Eridan Ampora, Jade Harley, Sollux Captor, Tavros Nitram, Aradia Megido

Hello Everyone
Last Night Those Of Us Who Belong To The Golden Kingdom Were Summoned By The Queen To Hear Some Heavily Mysterious And Rather Alarming News
Previous To This Occurrence Feferi Terezi And I Discussed A Possible Meeting To Better Ourselves By Raising Our Skill Levels With The Hope That Doing So Will Increase The Chances Of A Favorable Outcome When Confronting These Otherworldly Creatures
Whatever Is Transpiring It Is Imperative That We Be Prepared And Personally I Would Be More Disposed To Practice In The Presence Of Prospective Partners
In Addition To Showing Signs Of Potential Powers My Dear Friend Karkat Is Currently Training In The Army And Has Agreed To Instruct Those Of Us Willing To Learn In Self Defense Techniques
I Request That You Do Not Bring Weapons As They Will Be Too Conspicuous In A Public Space But That You Do Bring Comfortable Clothing And If You Have Met Anyone Else That You Believe To Be Involved I Highly Encourage You Usher Them Along As More Perspectives Will Only Serve To Supplement Our Understanding Of The Situation
Karkat And I Would Like To Meet Tomorrow At 4 In Central Park Between The Fountain And The Elderly Flash Dancing Lesson
Please Contact Me Presently If You Will Be Late Or Cannot Attend

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April 14th, 2016

Bag packed with her sketchbook, raw meat, and grapes, Kanaya found herself ready for the journey to the park. The walk from her new place was a bit longer than before, so even though she lingered while choosing a workout outfit -- a simple white shirt and roomy ankle-length red skirt -- she overshot the timing and arrived nearly twenty minutes early.

She tucked herself beneath a tree near the upbeat dance class, pulling out her sketchbook. The wispy hair, flabby arms, and neon leotards would serve as good drawing subjects and an easy-to-follow beacon for her fellow superpowered peers to home in on.

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An Awkward Introduction

[mustachioedmaiden]

Jane exhaled in relief as Jake stood, his arm functioning again. She couldn't help but smile to herself, chest swelling with pride as she leaned heavily against him, allowing the taller man to help her to her feet. Her limbs felt like lead, and she gripped his arm, but she could feel her energy returning bit by bit, far quicker than it had back at the fair. "... I'm Jane." she said, deciding that at this point anonymity was futile. "Jane Crocker. I can control life. Humans and plants are all I've tried so far." She glanced to Karkat then, her fiery gaze laced with what appeared to be an apology. "... And I can hold my own in a fight, too, if you needed assistance in instruction."

Re: An Awkward Introduction

[shoutypersonified]

"You have healing powers. Fuck, that's convenient." The first convenient thing that had happened all day, probably. "And yes, thank you for reminding us all that we are not here for tree climbing and pranks. Why the fuck were you hiding in a tree anyway? Nevermind, don't answer that, I don't want to know. Alright if you want to help with the teaching that's fine by me, as there's probably too many of us for me to instruct alone anyway."

He turned his attention back to the general assembly. "We still need to hash out the details of what actually happened in our various respective dreams, but we've wasted enough time as it is and if a monster attacks tomorrow I would feel much better knowing we had actually begun working on the basics of fighting rather than sitting around babbling about how fucking clueless we all are. Therefore, I will be creating a Super Mighty Rumpus Guild forum on pesterchum, where we will continue to discuss this. Here, one second..." Karkat paused to take off his backpack and dig through it for a pencil and a sheet of paper. "Everyone write down your pesterchum handles. If you don't have a pesterchum, choose a handle and make one after this meeting is over."

He handed the slip of paper and pencil to the person next to him and watched as everyone passed it around, scribbling in terrible handwriting on their palms, for the most part. Once it got back to him, he tucked back into a folder in his backpack and straightened up.

"Okay. Now we are going to begin. If any of you have some knowledge of basic techniques, such has 'how to not punch yourself in the face' and 'how to actually hold a fucking weapon', please find people who don't know shit and group up. Training will mean fuck all if half of you have no idea what's going on and the other half are dying of boredom, so I'll come around and give some individual pointers and exercises to try out. Jane, you do that too. Got it? Move out. Time to get this thing fucking started." Karkat hoped he didn't sound as exhausted as he felt.