[open log] Training! Hand-To-Hand! Drills!

[canadamantium.livejournal.com]

I was talking to a couple of people about having some training threads to practice action tags and/or get some CR development with Logan. I figured having one big thread for anyone who wanted to play with more training scenarios. I think for this particular thread, I want to keep it just one-on-one combat, not team training. If this works well, maybe it can be a semi-regular thing.

Obviously, with the Kimura scene still ongoing, this doesn't fit with the current timeline, but it could be backdated, I suppose, to before the mansion was blown up.

This thread is open to anyone who feels like jumping in for some one-on-one playtime with Logan, other faculty members included if they need to blow off some steam or get a couple rounds in.

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He is standing in the Danger Room, inspecting his unsheathed claws casually, impatient. He turns to you as you walk in with a feral grin.

“Been waiting, Bub. Don’t have all day.”

The Wolverine.

The Old Man.

The Man They Call Logan.

Teacher.

Trainer.

Killer.

Mutant.

Today, he is your opponent and he is waiting, goading you on. He expects you to fail. This is his lesson on melee combat. He dives at you full force, claws unsheathed. He is casual as he instructs you, as if it took no effort at all to attack. For him, it doesn’t.

“Fight back, but fight smart. Remember your strengths, not just your powers and your physical abilities. Think about your terrain, your surroundings. How can you use them to target your enemy’s weaknesses?”

Comments

[kickasstelekine.livejournal.com]

[Julian wouldn't ever forget his training and he knows his strengths. (Maybe not his weaknesses so well though.) And his strengths? His powers, his determination, and he's got a pretty nice right hook that would hurt him more than it would hurt Logan.

He ducks, rolling to the side and on his feet to avoid Logan's claws. His first instinct is to use his powers, but Logan has taught him a thing or two about relying on them too much. So he mixes it up at first, only using them defensively, to block Logan's hits as he talks. Naturally, one or two gets in, and Julian has a bloody nose and a bruise on his side when he finally lifts his hand, throwing Logan off his feet and suspending him in the middle of the Danger Room.]

Like this?

[canadamantium.livejournal.com]

[Logan may be suspended, but he's not immobilized and he knows Julian's one greatest weakness: his ego. Get cocky, get hit. The toe of Logan's boot comes up to meet the telekinetic's chin, kicking the smug smirk right off his face. He falls to the ground, launching himself at Julian again.]

Keep trying, Bub.

[He's got Julian by the shoulders and grins a little too broadly as he headbutts Julian, who's skull is much softer for the lack of adamantium. The 'CRAK of their heads meeting is nothing short of satisfying.]

[kickasstelekine.livejournal.com]

[Oh well great. Just what Julian needs. A concussion. Disoriented, he falls back, only on his feet because of Logan's vice-like grip. This is not a fun situation okay and Julian takes the opportunity to lift his hands just enough to throw Logan back across the Danger Room, his back colliding with the wall, and hard.

Gritting his teeth, he gives his head a shake and spits out the blood from his nose, raising his fists and ready for more. Because let's face it... Julian never stops trying.]

[canadamantium.livejournal.com]

[Logan allows the tiniest hint of a smile to show. Julian may be a little brat, but Logan does approve of the solid defensive hit he was dealt. Determination, definite strength. It doesn't slow Logan down at all, though. He's back on his feet, launching through the air at Julian.

He is hard and fast, his claws assaulting in an unrelenting frenzy.]

[pixie-gwynn.livejournal.com]

[Meg squeaks and rolls away in mid air.]

There's no point me doing this, I'm no good at it.

[canadamantium.livejournal.com]

[Logan catches her by the ankle and throws her toward a wall.]

You'll never be, keep running away like that, Pixie. You have speed and flight on your side, use it with your dust to disorient your opponent. Take the defensive if you have to, but keep your ground.

[Logan lunges again at her with a feral yell.]

ooc I'm sorry this has taken me so long, shitty week at work

[pixie-gwynn.livejournal.com]

[With no time to really think, Meg instinctively zips to the side and throws out her hands, trying to shoot a cloud of dust towards Logan’s face.]

Re: ooc I'm sorry this has taken me so long, shitty week at work

[canadamantium.livejournal.com]

[Logan flounders, assaulted by squishy teddy bears and hallucinogenic unicorns. His claws are still afrenzy, but he can't track the Pixie with his nose still full of the scent of her dust.]

Good move, Pixie. Now take the offense while you have the opportunity...

[canstillkickass.livejournal.com]

What powers?

[canadamantium.livejournal.com]

[Logan delivers a kidney hit, then kicks out the backs of her knees, dropping her to the ground.]

You got 'em back, kid. Use 'em or lose 'em...maybe even for good.

[canstillkickass.livejournal.com]

[canadamantium.livejournal.com]

[Logan frowns. He won't be ignored, and he's not above the extremes to get Rogue back in the saddle. She's been pulling her punches ever since her powers returned after the cure. One strong swing of his arm and she's sporting three deep slashes across her abdomen. Not killing blows, but deep enough to be a problem...]

Come on, darlin'. You know I can handle it.

[golden-elixir.livejournal.com]

This is pretty cool.

[canadamantium.livejournal.com]

[Logan's frequently impressed with Josh's persistent attitude, though his reluctance to use his gifts on the offense is a sign of weakness. No matter, the hand-to-hand training they've been doing has improved his skills in group simulations a lot.

The claws are out and slash deep into Elixir's back. He watches carefully as he leaps back, circling behind Josh again, timing how long it takes for the boy to heal.]

[golden-elixir.livejournal.com]

[canadamantium.livejournal.com]

You're healing faster, Foley. Di'jou know that?

[Logan stepped forward from the force of the blow, using the momentum to flip backward over Josh's head, catching the golden child in a headlock as he went. The both hit the deck, flat back, Logan gripping him tightly, claws at his throat.]

[jono-stars.livejournal.com]

[canadamantium.livejournal.com]

[The downside of fighting the same opponent repeatedly, they learn your weak points pretty quick. Logan kept slashing, not for Jono's body, but his chestplate. He knew the hit itself wouldn't do much damage, but the boy's powers had a tendency to blow his face off when left unchecked.]

[jono-stars.livejournal.com]

Hey, hey! So not fair.

I've got to figure out a way to keep the blowing-up to a minimum.

[canadamantium.livejournal.com]

Think you enemies will worry about fair, kid?

[Logan dragged his claws across the floor of the Danger Room, finding purchase, slowing his momentum from the blast and rushed forward again, locked on the same target.]

[witheredecay.livejournal.com]

Ready.

[canadamantium.livejournal.com]

'SNIKT

[Kevin may have a death touch, but Logan's been a death dealer just about forever. He knows a thing or two, and he swipes at Kevin hard and fast.]

[witheredecay.livejournal.com]

[canadamantium.livejournal.com]

[Logan does not like having his time wasted, he knows Kevin's a heavy hitter and training with the Wolverine is a rare chance to test his powers. He swipes again.]

You're here for dance class, Ford.

New training session

[witheredecay.livejournal.com]

Kevin arrived for his combat training session in a loose-fitting gi with protective Under Armour® underneath it. He and Logan greeted each other with a short bow.

"Before we start today, there was something I was wondering about. Do you think I could get some training for long-distance fighting? Or like, weapons for ranged attacks? I'm... not exactly the safest person to get close to. There are going to be times when we need to attack, but not kill."