in small neat script, unrecognizable from his normal writing.

[purgatio]

Good day, compatriots.

I'm looking for someone who's willing to teach hand to hand combat. I am only looking for an experienced user of any style, as long as it can be learned--at least the basics--in a short period of time. A week, hopefully, though of course, I'm understanding if it's a bit longer.

In return, I will pay whatever you like in what can be found within this place. Information, toy weapons, hard to find items... Whatever you prefer.

Please let me know. I'll be most grateful.

-667

Comments

[ the handwriting is kinda crappy but legible. ]

[zanuff]

You only want a week to learn? It's gonna take more then that just to cover the basics. Don't be lazy.

[same style as the top post forever]

[purgatio]

[ Oh, how charming.... Albedo's patience is infinite. ]

I'm not too familiar with the styles myself. I wasn't sure what a good length of time would be.

Are you saying you could teach it, though?

[zanuff]

[ That is good because it takes infinite patience to deal with this one. ]

It doesn't matter what the style is, I wouldn't trust it if it only took a week to learn.

I can teach mine, but only if you're willing to spend the rest of your life on it.

[purgatio]

It's not for me. I have an associate who requires self-defense. I would like them to be able to keep themselves from harm. [ And one-up a charming bastard. ] Can you teach that much at least?

[zanuff]

[ oh well in that case. ]

Why didn't you say that sooner? It's dangerous here if you can't fight.

Fine, I can do that much. Who is it?

[purgatio]

I'd be paying you for the services, so I'd like to meet with you and my associate later on. Let me know what you wish for payment and I'll have it ready for you. If you're qualified, you'll receive the payment then and a bonus when I find the training satisfactory. Is that something you can agree to?

[zanuff]

I don't need payment, just vote for me later.

When do you want to meet?

[purgatio]

[ ...Just... vote for.... There is a small child staring at the board. ]

Right.

If you give me your name and description, I'll find you.

[anonymous writing]

[vulpinisms]

That's an interesting offer. I've had experience giving personal training before. Though I'll have to ask what level you're hoping to gain in training? I'm sure I could find a way to shorten the time it would normally take to retain skills, but in the end, it would depend on what you want to be the final result.

[purgatio]

Like I stated above, I'd like my associate to be able to properly defend themselves. As well as possibly being able to gain the upper hand if they're in a situation that calls for it.

[vulpinisms]

That would depend on what your associate's natural capabilities. There are factors that have to be considered, since every individual is different.

Just wondering. Is your associate not able to make this request themselves? Or are you making this request outside of their knowledge?

[purgatio]

I do know. Which is why we would want to meet with you to gauge if you're the best suit for their capabilities.

They're currently indisposed.

[same anonymous writing throughtouttttt]

[vulpinisms]

Fair enough. I'm interested. Though I can't do today. Let's tentatively schedule for tomorrow instead?

[purgatio]

If you give me a description, I can look for you tomorrow.

[vulpinisms]

I'd rather not. Is there another way we could find each other?

[purgatio]

A conundrum. As the equivalent of a paying customer, I find it a bit suspicious you're against handing a description.

If you change your mind, leave a message for my number.

[vulpinisms]

You're requesting a service. Services are allowed to have their conditions. And in this case, isn't this situation a bit unique? You're asking for personal training. The dynamics are different.

I have my reasons for wanting to keep a low profile. I might say the same for you, since you're refusing to give a description as well.

[purgatio]

I'm a businessman. It's my nature to be secretive when I'm in possession of facts and items that people would find useful. If you have a way around it, I'm open to it, otherwise, I do thank you for your interest.

[vulpinisms]

I'm only opposed to making my information publicly known. This bulletin board can hardly be considered private, what with the amount of traffic it sees each day.

A code word would work. I could also pass my description along to someone you trust if you like, provided they are willing to relay it to you and wouldn't mind giving a description of themselves.

[purgatio]

I don't work with many others. Though if you like, I'll just give you a riddle and you can use your cleverness to find me.

Violet and green, are the eyes of my associate and I, and of the number I signed with, it exists on my body. We'll be together at some point tomorrow. Seek us out then.

[previous note taken]

[vulpinisms]

Not quite a riddle for those who are more than a little observant.

I'll be seeing you tomorrow then.

[purgatio]

I look forward to it.

[firewhichrefines]

I have experience. What kind of information do you have?

[purgatio]

Likely whatever you want. Would you like to meet to see if we can come to an agreement?

[firewhichrefines]

Let's talk. When are you available?

[purgatio]

Anytime tomorrow. Do you have a name or a description I could find you with?

[firewhichrefines]

I am of medium height, male, dark-haired, dark-eyed, but my pupils look white. Give me a time and I will wait in the Sun Room.

[purgatio]

We'll go with fourth. I'll see you there.