Atlas Gym | Thursday

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Dimitri had indeed heard about the coming influx of relatives - there was no avoiding hearing the high-pitched squealing of the instructors as they went about their gossip wondering whose brother would be hotter and if anyone super tall would show for their manager.

Unconcerned about this himself, Dimitri simply went about preparing the gym for all the guest passes he expected would be in use for the weekend.

Still there was a sign in the window:
Atlas Gym
Now Hiring
NOTE: MUST BE CAPABLE OF PULLING OFF SPANDEX
See Manager for complete list of requirements and expectations.

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Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardian-god.livejournal.com]

He's here, if avoiding walking too close to the chattering dance ladies.

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[solo_sword]

Pretty much the whole week had seen Jaina trying to avoid worrying about things regarding the weekend that she really thought she had very good case to worry about, and by Thursday that meant heading down to the gym. "Just the guy I was looking for!" she greeted him.

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardian-god.livejournal.com]

"Then it should come as no surprise to find me here," he replied, curious as to why she would be looking.

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[solo_sword]

"When you read in the gym? No, not really," she agreed. She may never get over that. "So I seem to remember you saying something about if I needed help with my training, you'd be around."

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardian-god.livejournal.com]

"That holds true," he nodded, glad to have the excuse to do more training and less preparatory paperwork. "Was there something specific you wanted help with?"

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[solo_sword]

"Nope. I just want to spar and see how bad I get my ass kicked. It's a learning experience."

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardian-god.livejournal.com]

Dimitri laughed. "You don't get enough sparring from the Fight Club?" It wasn't a no, just something he might have considered having witnessed a few weeks worth of fights.

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[solo_sword]

"That's once a week," she pointed out. "I train daily, and the punching bag doesn't hit back. Yet. Give it time."

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardian-god.livejournal.com]

"Ah, so I'm your solution until the bag grows arms," he said.

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

Rose had been up too much of the night talking to Lissa on the phone and bitching about the fact St Vlad's couldn't seem to decide on security arrangements to allow the princess to come visit for the weekend.

It was, therefore, a moderately subdued Rose that pushed her way into the gym early Thursday morning. "Morning, Comrade," she called even though she knew by now Dimitri would have heard the door anyway.

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardian-god.livejournal.com]

Subdued was so rare for Rose that he quirked an eyebrow in interest when he came to meet her, taking the nickname in stride. "Ready for today?"

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

"Always," she said instantly because what other response was there? She threw her bag over to the side of the wall. "Running today?"

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardian-god.livejournal.com]

Ignoring whatever was going on in the world of the teenager for the moment, he launched into an explanation of his expectations for the day's exercise. "And when you return we'll stretch out and discuss your progress in physiology."

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

Rose nodded, foregoing the snark as she tightened her ponytail and just listened to his explanation.

"See you when I get back then," she said, turning to go back out the way she came.

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardian-god.livejournal.com]

With the day ahead of him, he almost wished he was joining her. Alas, things to do and his novice needed to be out there on her own.

Dimitri waved her off and went about his work.

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

She returned an hour or so later in a much better mood though still less than happy and banged her way back into the gym.

"Miss me?"

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[provostsdog.livejournal.com]

The sign she'd noticed the previous week was still there. So was her need to do sommat useful with her time. Training seemed a good distraction and that was what a gym was for. At least, she'd deduced that from what she'd seen during the Fight Club meetings.

With Pounce at her heels, Beka entered the gym. One of the squealing instructors took a moment to point Dimitri out before going back to the squealing. She'd a feeling she'd not want to what it was about and headed across the gym.

Now all she needed to do was pretend this was Dog business. It didn't work as she was watching Dimitri's feet as she spoke up. "I apologize for interrupting, but they said that you're the manager?"

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardian-god.livejournal.com]

Interesting the way she was staring at the ground while she talked. "They aren't wrong," Dimitri replied. "Is there something I can help you with?"

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[provostsdog.livejournal.com]

Twas easier to talk to stranges if she'd not look at them directly. Mayhap she should have worn her Dog uniform. It didn't bother as much when she wore it.

As it was, she remembered she needed to convince him and she jerked her head up, still not meeting his eyes. "I noticed you're looking for help. I wondered what the requirements are."

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardian-god.livejournal.com]

She certainly was shy. He tried his best not to force eye contact, though it was difficult not to look directly at someone he was speaking with. "Yes, we have some openings at the desk and leading the classes." Dimitri figured he knew which could interest her.

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[provostsdog.livejournal.com]

Not the desk, at least. Her hands gave that away. They were calloused like any Dog's from using the baton. That and she was in Fight Club.

"I've some experience training with others," she said. "I've not led a training." She'd never heard of aerobics or spandex, though.

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[guardian-god.livejournal.com]

"And were you considering learning?" Dimitri inquired, given that was one of the purposes of gym employees. Other than the strange Dive In's Dimitri had heard about.

Re: Talk to Dimitri 10|1

[provostsdog.livejournal.com]

"I'd not taught of it afore," she admitted. She was a Dog, but then she thought of stocky Ahuda wiping the floor with her Puppies and first year Dogs. "But if I'm to stay on this island, it'd not be a bad skill to pick up."

Work Out 10|1

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Mod your workout! There's plenty to do.

OOC | Atlas

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My cat is trying to steal my Eggos! It's like that commercial, only furrier.