Second Brawl: A Little Holiday Cheer!

[feetoffury]

[Mid-afternoon, after her morning shift at Seventh Heaven and lunch, Chun-Li appears over the journal in a video feed. Smiling, and dressed in a heavy brown varsity jacket over warm looking clothes, she’s outside in the plaza, waving down at the camera.]

Hello everyone. This is Chun-Li,, and I’d like to announce that due to the weather, and Smoker’s continued absence I will be cancelling the self-defense classes at the barracks for the next few days. At least until after Christmas, or till Smoker gets back. It just feels appropriate. However, if you’d still be interested continuing to train or you need a sparring partner I’ll be happy to keep up classes in the Battle Dome. It’s just not a good idea to do too much heavy breathing in the snow like this, particularly the sorts of breathing exercises I've been teaching, so keep that up while you're indoors, or meet me at the usual time in the Dome.

That said, I’m also willing to teach anyone proper firearm usage to anyone who doesn’t already know how to use them. That’ll be in the Battle Dome as well, of course, since we don’t really have a whole lot of 9 millimeter ammo to spare. I’m a licensed instructor back home, and I can teach you how to use anything from a pistol to a shotgun. If you can’t defend yourself with your fists, may as well get a gun and learn how to shoot. I’m a strict teacher, though. Don’t expect to be coddled, and I won’t tolerate horseplay, especially with something like firearms.

[She pauses and looks around, letting out a sharp huff]

Switching gears here, what are some foods that remind you of winter, and the holiday season? It’s been a while since I really had time to myself for the holidays, and I gotta say I could use some comfort food. I know lots of folks have been asking about the holidays and stuff, but I guess I just don’t quite know what to make of it.

[She breaks off, looking away from the camera and turning to look up at the sky, and she looks a little more glum than usual. Thinking of her dad, and mom, and Po-Lin always makes her a bit wistful.]

Always makes me a bit daydreamy. Holidays.

[She turns back, smiles and cuts the feed before heading to the store to pick up stuff to cook. That evening, anyone in Community House 3 would be greeted by the smells of an enormous meal being prepared on the 6th floor. Anyone is welcome to stop by, she’s making desserts, Chinese food exactly as Gen taught her, and she’s got a small radio blasting some Chinese pop-songs throughout the floor. Cook something for the people you live with the elf had said, so...she'd complied happily!]

Comments

[weaponry]

[ Tenten follows her inside, she holds the gun she brought out and ready. ] Do you mind holding onto this until I finally learn how to use weapons like these? Give it back to me when I'm ready. [ Gosh they are so alike it's kinda scary... ]

[feetoffury]

[Chun-Li nods, collecting the gun and smiling. She really does look like a younger Chun-Li, even thinks like her too]

Sure, no problem.

[Once in the simulation, she passes Tenten a holstered pistol.]

Do you know what this is?

[weaponry]

[ It's like she's Future!Tenten. Or, Tenten is Past!Chun-Li. ]

It's a small gun? [ She takes it and inspects it. She holds it very carefully, making sure not to touch the trigger. She doesn't want to accidentally shoot something. ]

[feetoffury]

[Chun-Li smiles, glad to see the girl being careful with it.]

It's a pistol. What you had before was a rifle. Pistols don't have as much kick, but they're just as dangerous. Up close, anyway. Take it out of the holster, please.

Keep the barrel pointed at the ground, a few feet in front of your feet. And don't point it at a person unless you intend to shoot.

[weaponry]

Okay! [ Tenten happily takes it out of the holster. She points it at the ground, making sure there's adequate distance between her feet. ] Got it! You shouldn't ever point a gun without intention to shoot, much like a projectile!

[feetoffury]

Exactly. Now, feel along the side, for a switch. Don't flip it. That's called a safety, and the gun won't fire while it's on.

[weaponry]

Yes, ma'am! [ She feels along and hears a click, but she quickly switches it back. ] Oops! Well, luckily, that won't happen unless I start touching the side intentionally! [ trying to save face trying to save face trying to save face. ]

[feetoffury]

[Chun-Li nods approvingly, happy to let the girl save all the face she can.]

That's important. Now, follow my movements, and I'll show you a proper stance.

[She takes up a pistol as well, spreading her feet a bit in a sturdy firing stance, and raises the gun in both hands, aiming down the shooting range.]

See?

[weaponry]

[ She mimics the stance down to a T, except she has a very determined face going on. ]

So, why is it important that you spread your feet? [ Just out of curiosity. She never encountered this issue with other weapons. ]

[feetoffury]

It spreads the recoil of the shot down your whole body better. It's more stable, you know?

[Because...other weapons don't have a kick that'll knock you flat]

[weaponry]

That makes sense! Thank you! I never used weapons with recoil! Hm...! [ Get ready for when she upgrades to a bazooka Chun Li....

She points her gun towards the target. ] Permission to shoot, Chun Li-Sensei?

[feetoffury]

Sifu, not Sensei, I'm Chinese not Japanese.

[She grins, but nods]

And yes, permission to shoot. Remember to take off the safety.

[weaponry]

Sorry, Chun Li-Sifu! Force of habit! [ She takes aim, her eye focuses on the target before pulling the trigger. Immediately, the bullet seems to pop through the target, much to her surprise. The puncture teeters on the bullseye. The recoil doesn't seem to jar Tenten much, but the result does surprise. ] Wow! That was so powerful and quick!

[feetoffury]

[She nods approvingly, flipping a level to replace the target.]

Not bad. Give it another few tries, to get the feel for it. Then we'll try moving targets.

[weaponry]

Okay! [ Tenten continues to shoot at the various targets. She always gets close to the bullseye, even hitting straight through the center a couple of times. ] I think I'm getting the hang of it! This isn't really as difficult as I'd thought it'd be.

[feetoffury]

Well, it's a handgun, and the targets aren't moving. Let's give it a go with moving targets.

[She hits a button and the targets start to move around in various patterns, moving for faux cover, hiding behind walls and columns, and at differing speeds.]

[weaponry]

[ When the targets start to move, Tenten instantly springs into action. She runs for cover, simulating something akin to an actual battle. She fires two shots, destroying one behind a column and another moving upwards. ]

[feetoffury]

[Chun-Li watches, arms folded across her chest approvingly. There are more targets though, so she doesn't say much.]

[weaponry]

[ She continues to fire, with great precision. She eventually leaps from behind her rock, firing at the targets. She seems to have decimated most of them, except a select few.

She tries to fire at one of them, but, to her surprise, no bullets come out. It seems she's completely depleted them all, but she doesn't know this. ] W-what's going on? Is it broken?

[feetoffury]

No, it's not broken.

[She laughs loudly and tosses Tenten a clip]

It's empty. It only has a limited number of shots. Press the latch at the bottom of the grip and then switch it out. After that, you'll have to pull back on the gripped section of the barrel, near the back.

[weaponry]

[ See this face? It's Tenten's right now from sheer embarrassment.

She does as commanded excellently, though. It's incredibly quick for someone who just picked up weapons, mostly because she's used to technical designs and speed is her forte. The chamber opens. ]

I-I knew that! I was just testi-[ Wait, no. She wouldn't want to upset Chun Li-Sifu! ] Actually, I didn't know that at all. I guess everyone starts somewhere. [ She laughs, but it sounds totally uncomfortable. ]

[feetoffury]

[Chun-Li laughs] It's fine! You're a natural! All it takes is a bit of practice and you'll get the hang of it just fine.

Sorry for the brief delay! I just had my wisdom teeth extracted!

[weaponry]

Thanks! Chun Li!-Sifu! I wish to give you a gift after this, if you don't mind!

[ She supplies the gun with bullets before putting everything back. Team Twinbuns is the best tbh. ]

Oh it's fine! Hopefully you're well!

[feetoffury]

Of course I don't mind, but it's not really necessary.

[She offers a hand for a high five.]

I am!

[weaponry]

I think you'd like it, and I think you deserve it for being such a patient teacher! Just how proficient are you with mêlée weapons?

[ She returns the high-five! ]