A Samurai Walks into a Gym... (OTA)

[sealed_gauntlet]

Samanosuke had rather enjoyed the revisiting his youth; spending time with Elizabeth, laughing over 40-foot, Edo-period scrolls of epic fart battles--yes, there were actual, historical works of art depicting such satire--and generally trying to distract one another from the fact that they were trapped in prepubescent bodies. It was not the worst thing he had ever lived through, after all. But all the same, he was glad to be back to his old self, and making up for lost time with some extra drills with bamboo shinai in the open gym. It wasn't that he felt out of shape--he was in remarkable health for a man on the far side of his forties--but he preferred to keep in practice, and be prepared for any emergency.

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[theycallmetodd]

Another one who was very glad to being back to his usual self was the ship's resident Wraith, even more so since he most certainly hadn't enjoyed Q's latest stunt.

He was there in the gym as well, relieved to have his strength and skill back. It was quite honestly comforting. He was currently taking a breather, seated on a bench by the wall, wooden staff leaned against his shoulder, watching the others in the gym. He didn't have the same stamina as he'd once had; that was the downside to having been returned to his rather considerable age. Still, better experienced age, compared to what he'd just been through.

Currently a man close by, practicing with something the Wraith didn't recognize but could assume was a practice sword, had caught his attention. He seemed skilled, and it made the Wraith consider if it was time he extended a challenge for a sparring match.

[itmeanstruth]

Once he was cleared to leave quarantine, the first thing Minoru did was ask where people went to work out. There were a few different places, but the gym was the first one he could find (and so far, the only one that made sense). What was a 'holodeck' anyway?

His eyes lit up as he saw someone about his age practicing with a shinai. After appearing in this futuristic world, a little kenjutsu went a long way in making things feel like home.

"Hey there!" Minoru called out. "Up for a spar?"

One of the best ways to make new friends was a friendly sparring match. People tended to reveal a lot about themselves when they fought.