Hon no Jutsu

[fightingofthespirit]

Students!

In light of recent events that may or may not have happened, in addition to complaints I may or may not be receiving, we will be changing the focus of our class temporarily to self-defense! These classes will be optional. If you feel you are capable of looking after yourself, I shall not hold you to attendance, though I request that you prove it to me in some way or another.

A pre-lesson, if you will: if you ever find yourself in a dangerous position, you must use any and all resources you have. For instance -- a pencil! Your backpack! Or even, a heavy book! Bring an item you believe may be used as a weapon to the next class!

Comments

[no-good-tsuna.livejournal.com]

Optional classes? Sounds good to me.

[sonofabat.livejournal.com]

So if I knock you on your ass or something I don't have to attend? And I'm counting my sword as an available resource.

[protectoroflove.livejournal.com]

Ho-hoee! Th-that sounds sort of scary!

[fadetonigredo.livejournal.com]

Normally, I believe this would be where I mention it being a bad idea, but given the circumstances, I'm glad someone has decided to step up.

[shoukanjutsu.livejournal.com]

. . . Optional if you can defend yourself. Or if you can find a good place to hide until this all blows over.

[shoukanjutsu.livejournal.com]

Precisely! Come at me when you will.

[shoukanjutsu.livejournal.com]

Young lady, the point is to be able to protect yourself in the exact case you lack a suitable weapon.

Don't worry, I shall see that no one is truly hurt.

[[filtered away from students]]

[shoukanjutsu.livejournal.com]

Between you and me, this 'rumor' business is a whole lot of rubbish. We all know something happened.

I'd prefer if they stayed in their rooms until this all blows over, but if the point is to maintain an illusion of safety . . .

[no-good-tsuna.livejournal.com]

I can find a place to hide. I didn't really want to go to school when it's so restless right now anyway.

[shoukanjutsu.livejournal.com]

That was a joke. But I wouldn't fault you if that's what you choose to do.

[no-good-tsuna.livejournal.com]

Hiding is my best shot. I don't really like fighting and I'm not fast enough to run away.

[shoukanjutsu.livejournal.com]

We'll be fine if we lock the doors. Err. Windows, too.

. . . Although I've heard of a boy who can walk through walls, so I suppose we can't be entirely safe.

Re: [[filtered away from students]]

[fadetonigredo.livejournal.com]

A fine line is being walked between that illusion of safety and whatever information is being withheld. The attempted block on the rumor mill either came too late and the patrol is simply trying to keep order, or there was some sort of complication that would instill panic. I don't like either option.

We're in agreement, I see. I'm afraid any method of protection I could offer is difficult to teach, but if you find yourself in need of assistance, I'd be glad to help.

Re: [[filtered away from students]]

[shoukanjutsu.livejournal.com]

Judging from the conversations with that patrolman, many of us share similar opinions concerning their decision. It seems hardly reasonable to continue keeping silent -- Every other note in these journals addresses the 'rumors' as certain truth.

Thank you for the offer. Though I have a limited knowledge of self-defense, it should be enough for them to get by.

[no-good-tsuna.livejournal.com]

Oh, you mean Danny. I don't think he's really dangerous. Normally anyway.

[shoukanjutsu.livejournal.com]

Just out of curiosity, are you aware of how he does it?

[no-good-tsuna.livejournal.com]

No. I think he's part ghost or something. I'm not even sure he knows the details.

[shoukanjutsu.livejournal.com]

. . . Oh. I had been hoping for magic. I suppose that's more interesting, though.

How . . . exactly can one be 'part-ghost'?

[no-good-tsuna.livejournal.com]

No idea. Maybe one of his parents was a ghost.

[shoukanjutsu.livejournal.com]

. . .

Perhaps we need to cover basic reproductive processes after all.

[no-good-tsuna.livejournal.com]

Hey, ghosts can be solid sometimes! Or possess someone! Who knows how things in his world work?!

[shoukanjutsu.livejournal.com]

. . .

Ten demerits for raising one of the most disturbing images I've ever imagined.

[no-good-tsuna.livejournal.com]

Demerits?!! It's not that disturbing!! Well, ghosts are... but the idea isn't!!

[shoukanjutsu.livejournal.com]

. . . Possessing a stranger to engage in intercourse isn't disturbing?

Kids these days and their fetishes.

[no-good-tsuna.livejournal.com]

It's not a fetish!! I was just saying it could happen!!