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daybreakacademy2019-10-20 03:48 pm
shockingblue) wrote in daybreakacademy2019-10-20 03:48 pm
Thunder Rumbles
An Unexpected Call
[When classes end for the day, Gunvolt is surprised to hear his cell phone ring a familiar tune. It's one that's reserved for his boss, and QUILL related business. Asimov. It's rare that Asimov reaches out at a time like this, so Gunvolt quickly excused himself, going someplace a little more quiet. Unfortunately, as it's after class, there's nowhere truly private to go in a hurry, so it might be possible to eavesdrop on the conversation... if you're so inclined.
GV keeps his phone volume low by default, but those with enhanced senses, either by magic, race, or whatever, might be able to make out what the person on the other end is saying.]
Asimov? That you?
Sure is. Sorry to call you out of the blue like this, GV.
It's fine. What's up?
Wanted to let you know in advance. There's a job coming up, and we're going to need you for it. It's big.
Solo work?
No, not this time. Can't tell you much yet, just that we'll be teaming with your school. They have a vested interest in op... and having the extra hands and help would be useful.
...What's so important that you want to involve Daybreak?
...Sumeragi. I cannot tell you anything else yet. Not until we brief the entire team. I need you on this job. Can I count on you?
[At that, Gunvolt remained quiet for a moment, poorly concealing a look of surprise at the name. Still, after a moment to compose himself, he answered.]
Always.
Good. Thank you. Get geared up and prepared; it won't be easy. Bring your best, GV. I am counting on you.
I won't let you down, Asimov.
You never do. Hasta la vista, GV.
Talk to you later, Boss.
[With that, Gunvolt hangs up his phone and starts on his way. Curious about it, or were you nearby? Or maybe pretend you didn't hear anything? Your call.]
Briefly, A Respite
[Though Gunvolt's been as busy as ever, he's done a much better time managing his time and even learning when to take breaks and time off. Having been buried in his studies, training, and equipment maintenance and creation all week, he simply decided that today was a day off, even knowing of the phone call he got. A small part of him told himself to be preparing... and the rest of him decided being rested and relaxed was part of being prepared.
So today, he wanders around campus, looking for people he knows and take some time to actually be out and socialize. He'll wander many of the popular spots, and eventually out into Soleil itself. Part of his intent is to clear his own head... and maybe, just maybe, drag some other people around for some relaxation themselves.
After all, he wasn't the only workaholic around. Maybe it was time he did his part to pay it forward to all the people who got him to learn how to not overdo it.
So at some point, Gunvolt will approach you while you're doing whatever it is you're doing.]
Hey. How's it going? Not overdoing it, are you?
[...Like he's one to talk.]
Wildcard
[Need or want GV for something this month? Want to talk to him about something, catch him while he's working on equipment, or commission him for something? Hit him up here, he's available all of October so long as he's not on mission.]
[When classes end for the day, Gunvolt is surprised to hear his cell phone ring a familiar tune. It's one that's reserved for his boss, and QUILL related business. Asimov. It's rare that Asimov reaches out at a time like this, so Gunvolt quickly excused himself, going someplace a little more quiet. Unfortunately, as it's after class, there's nowhere truly private to go in a hurry, so it might be possible to eavesdrop on the conversation... if you're so inclined.
GV keeps his phone volume low by default, but those with enhanced senses, either by magic, race, or whatever, might be able to make out what the person on the other end is saying.]
Asimov? That you?
Sure is. Sorry to call you out of the blue like this, GV.
It's fine. What's up?
Wanted to let you know in advance. There's a job coming up, and we're going to need you for it. It's big.
Solo work?
No, not this time. Can't tell you much yet, just that we'll be teaming with your school. They have a vested interest in op... and having the extra hands and help would be useful.
...What's so important that you want to involve Daybreak?
...Sumeragi. I cannot tell you anything else yet. Not until we brief the entire team. I need you on this job. Can I count on you?
[At that, Gunvolt remained quiet for a moment, poorly concealing a look of surprise at the name. Still, after a moment to compose himself, he answered.]
Always.
Good. Thank you. Get geared up and prepared; it won't be easy. Bring your best, GV. I am counting on you.
I won't let you down, Asimov.
You never do. Hasta la vista, GV.
Talk to you later, Boss.
[With that, Gunvolt hangs up his phone and starts on his way. Curious about it, or were you nearby? Or maybe pretend you didn't hear anything? Your call.]
Briefly, A Respite
[Though Gunvolt's been as busy as ever, he's done a much better time managing his time and even learning when to take breaks and time off. Having been buried in his studies, training, and equipment maintenance and creation all week, he simply decided that today was a day off, even knowing of the phone call he got. A small part of him told himself to be preparing... and the rest of him decided being rested and relaxed was part of being prepared.
So today, he wanders around campus, looking for people he knows and take some time to actually be out and socialize. He'll wander many of the popular spots, and eventually out into Soleil itself. Part of his intent is to clear his own head... and maybe, just maybe, drag some other people around for some relaxation themselves.
After all, he wasn't the only workaholic around. Maybe it was time he did his part to pay it forward to all the people who got him to learn how to not overdo it.
So at some point, Gunvolt will approach you while you're doing whatever it is you're doing.]
Hey. How's it going? Not overdoing it, are you?
[...Like he's one to talk.]
Wildcard
[Need or want GV for something this month? Want to talk to him about something, catch him while he's working on equipment, or commission him for something? Hit him up here, he's available all of October so long as he's not on mission.]
respite
How about you, though? [ He sees enough of Gunvolt doing stuff that he's aware he does a lot of stuff. ]
no subject
[So yeah, for once? Maybe he wasn't overdoing it. But it probably wasn't as easy for him as it he made it sound.]
Where are you off to, anyway?
no subject
[ Books, recipes, different kinds of food...the world of cooking is more vast than he could ever imagine! It's great. ]
But I was on the shooting range before! They won't give me a real gun since I'm too young, but I wanted to see what it was like. It's really tough!
no subject
[After all, a cooking club in a place like Daybreak would have to produce some good food, right? ...It almost made him hungry thinking about it.]
Oh, awesome! And yeah, it's tough at first, but you learn. ...What'd they give you as a stand-in, anyway? One of those magical airsoft guns they runed to have recoil?
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The recoil's really bad, though. [ If he could frown, he would have. ] I almost dropped it a couple of times, and it makes my aim go all over the place. It's probably easier if you're not light like me, but maybe I'm not holding it properly...
[ He doesn't know a lot about himself, but he knows he's far lighter than other kids his size and age. It's probably a factor. ]
no subject
[They wouldn't simulate a .45 or something crazy for a newbie, right? That'd be crazy. And while there'd be other options for reducing recoil, GV figured the big problem might simply be lack of experience.]
Also, it's not just how you hold the weapon, your stance has a lot to do with it too. Using the right stance can help give you better accuracy and recoil control. How you plant your feet, how you distribute your weight, and the way your arms are held out all make a big difference. After all, a handgun doesn't usually have a stock to help absorb recoil like a rifle.
Next time you head over to the range, give me a call. I can teach you a few stances that might help you.
no subject
Really?? [ His eyes have grown even bigger than they are normally. Gunvolt is so cool. ] Is it okay if you teach me some stuff? You're busy too, right?
no subject
[The young man pauses to think for a moment. Vivi might be really light, so a stance might not be the only piece of the puzzle missing.]
So I figure we'll teach you that, and if that's not enough, we might need to put a muzzle brake on your weapon. Something like that will reduce the "kick" of the gun. Though it might not work for an airsoft training pistol, considering there's no gas to vent...
That's what magic's for, though. Still better to learn how to shoot without the crutch first, though.