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[Being that she isn't the most social of butterflies, Agent Carolina hasn't been on the network in quite a while. More than that, though, she's been a bit busy, as she'll later reveal.

But for anyone who may remember how stoic and withdrawn her first few posts were, they may be surprised to see how open and bright she seems now, smiling gently at the camera as if she'd just been laughing at her stupid blood gulch boys.

Behind her stands her faithful sparring partner, her Pangoro and spoiled child Aggie.]

Hey, trainers. I've got something useful for you coming up.

Starting next week-- that's the eighth of July, for you-- you can now take self defense classes with myself, or, if you're younger, my partner North. If you're wondering who the hell I am and how the hell I can teach classes like this, I'm former freelancer Agent Carolina, top rated in mixed martial arts in... 'the future'.

[ahem.]

I'll be holding classes every day in Goldenrod except for Saturdays, and I'll train whoever's willing in mixed martial arts, and... maybe even teach you to fight with your pokémon.

[Behind her, Aggie gives a grunt of agreement before attempting to return to his cool-guy demeanour.]

North will teach anyone under 12 years old on Fridays, and I'll teach anyone over that. If you don't have money to pay for it, I'll accept clean-up work instead.

Now, I know some of you are still struggling with road closures and limited travel, so... if that's a problem, let me know, and we'll see what three Freelancers can't do to get you started.

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[rocketralph]

Now that's what I call a good idea! It's about time there were some trainers for the trainers around here.

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[A short laugh, like the bark of a fox.]

Glad to hear you like it. You interested?

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[monge]

[That seems like a really specific thing to make a class for...]

Eh...do people have to defend themselves from themselves often, z-zura?

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One should hope not, but being prepared for emergencies is never a poor idea.

[Sometimes things go literally worse than you could ever have planned for, though.]

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[quadrangle]

WHAT KIND ABSTRATUS IS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS?

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What kind of word is abstratus?

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[charcoalfeather]

[Well this whole thing sure does sound exciting. Hopefully Rakka doesn't look like she's twelve...]

Ah, when you say "fighting with your pokemon", do you mean...?

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Some Pokémon like to train with you-- [The pangoro behind her shifts, attempting to not acknowledge that]-- but I mostly mean alongside.

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[fehcatsap]

[This person certainly looks well-built enough - if a little thinner from the whole being stuck in a town without food thing.]

Agent? Are you some kind of superspy?

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[who is this hungry teen with fancy hair?? a potential student, obviously.]

No, no. [she chuckles a little.]

Just... a soldier from a special forces division of the marines.

[sorta.]

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[motherfucking_ghosttype]

Okay, so, question--look I get that 'fight with your pokemon' means fight alongside them and work out and train together and look super awesome.

But, can you teach people how to suplex a wild pokemon for self-defense?

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I could teach people to suplex a wild pokémon.

Not sure how well the lesson would work with you.

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[usedgravity]

[Fluffy haired with a fluffy Swablu on her head, Ochako doesn't look very tough, but she seems pretty pumped about the idea - at least until she hears the location]

Oh, darnit! It might be a while before I can make it over there...

What do you mean by "Freelancers" though?

YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW EXCITED I AM RN PRECIOUS URARARARA

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[Hey, there's nothing wrong with being pretty. just makes people surprised when you FLIP THEM OVER YOUR SHOULDER and kick their butts. She'd be happy to teach this girl.]

Hey, classes will always be open. We'll go over the basics beforehand if you're really interested.

[. . .]

Freelancers were a special division of the space military. It's just a reference to our rank as soldiers.

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[hashtagafreakingghost]

[Ashley's aware of Agent Carolina. She's...acquainted with York and North, that's who this person is. However, she hasn't really talked with her much. She seems scarier, more intimidating than the other two freelancers, but--

Well, she kind of jumps at this opportunity.]

Classes absolutely every day? Are you...flexible around work schedules?

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If you're asking me to, I can make the effort.

[She's heard of Ashley before, from York and North, too, but seeing as how she's still a bit more awkward around youths, she hasn't had the chance to talk with Ashley herself.]

Where are you working? I work nights after, but I can switch shifts.

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... I've never... fought as a human before...

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No time like the present to start.

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[ratherbelocky]

Hey, if North's handling the kids and you've got everyone twelve and up, what does that leave me, you glory-hogs? I'm gonna need a second job come mid-autumn.

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Haven't you heard? You'll be our water boy.

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[pipers_son]

Know how ta teach a guy how ta fight with just one arm?

[Joker grins and shifts the 'gear to show his empy and flapping right sleeve.]

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Well, my partner fights with one eye.

[Carolina looks pretty interested in the challenge, at least.]

I'm sure we can work this one out.

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[oldestfriend]

Self defense, huh? You know, I never really had reason to learn before coming here... but it could be fun, right?

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Might as well, don't you think?

There's no commitment if you decide you can't keep up.

[Carolina that is not a customer friendly way of phrasing that]

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[usedglaciate]

...that's not a bad idea. I'm trained to fight monsters in a style that borrows from fencing and dance training, but expanding my range isn't a bad idea. July 8th, what time?

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Any time after 10am.

Monster fighting, huh?

[Wonder if it's anything like fighting aliens.]

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[usedflareblitz]

[ she mulled over answering this call for so long. she recognized this lady, and from what she had seen she seemed capable of doing the things she was offering, but... there was just one hitch, for Yang. a big one. ]

What can —?

[ wait. scratch that phrasing. ] What about someone who can't fight the way they used to anymore? [ she hates saying it. she hates ADMITTING that there's a problem; that she's damaged. but the past few weeks of bumbling about without her dominant arm, and no immediate way of fixing it, has just left her feeling like there's no other choice but to try and figure out ways around it. ]