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[clocktowers]

Good afternoon, Sleepers.

[ It's been a while since Ozpin was on the network! He stands now before the continuing construction site that is the Clockhouse, now in its final stretch of becoming livable. From behind him comes a crash and an I've got it! that sounds like it could be Ruby Rose. Ozpin winces through his smile but does not turn around.]

First, I would like to extend my welcome to those new to Trench... and my sincere thanks to those who have lent their assistance in repairing our home after its [ the smile goes strained again ] unfortunate destruction. It has been some time since I aided a project of this magnitude.

Which brings me to a proposition. As many of you know, my name is Professor Ozpin [ look at that, he's back to tacking 'Professor' on ] and I was headmaster of a renowned combat academy back upon the world of Remnant. I provide combat lessons to Sleepers when I'm able, and I led a team of talented young students in the [ All-Trench Karate Tournament ] combat tournament of this May.

As of September, I have been away from my original world for two full years. In celebration, I suppose... and from a deep and abiding respect for the strength and spirit I have seen among our number, here in Trench... I would like to propose a more formal institution in which Sleepers can teach and learn the skills of battle.

I would like to establish a combat academy in Prufrock, the Hunter's district. I believe I have found a space that will be suitable, and which may be of use even to Hunters with less of an... academic inclination. A gathering space and stronghold for adventurers in times of crisis. Those among us who still recall the dreamed town of Deerington might [ his smile tightens ] liken it to FEAR, albeit with a far more academic bent.

[ james ironwood get fucked it took him eighteen months but he stole your idea ]

To make this concept a reality, I will need help. I must call upon those with an interest and ability in exploration and the vanquishing of Beasts to help clear the space of its deadly hazards. If you are willing to undertake a dangerous task-- to risk your life, mind, and soul-- then I, and perhaps all of Trench, will thank you.

I will provide instructions and coordinates to those who inquire within. Perhaps together, we can continue to build something of value to this new world.

[[ This is the network post recruiting for the Academy Exploration player plot! You can tag here or handwave a conversation with Ozpin to participate in the expedition. ]]

Comments

[tempredmental]

Seems like rebuilding is a theme lately. [Ozpin might recognize Keith from the Clocktower Challenge back in the beginning of the year, and would more definitely recognize him from helping out with rebuilding things around the construction site when he wasn't suffering from coldblood effects thanks to the weather.]

Still... rebuilding in general around here is a good idea.

[clocktowers]

I suspect it will continue to be needed, in a place such as Trench. Much like the world I come from, nothing here is truly permanent— we face too many threats on all sides.

[ Ozpin just looks pleased to have someone who will listen to him talk, honestly. Keith has struck him as one of the... less chaotic among their younger combatants. ]

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[knowsvinewhip]

I presume you will be offering adequate first aid for your students as they undertake such difficult coursework?

[clocktowers]

[ haha ha

ha ]

This is, as I've said, an area in which I hold some measure of expertise. [ very reassuring ] We are lucky in Trench to have the assistance of many capable healers and Blood Ministers. I expect we shall find help offered from among their number.

[ read: he has made no move, as yet, to do that. Maybe he'll get to it. ]

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[onekindsoul]

Please ignore the previous crashing sound.

Everything is completely under control.

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[onekindsoul]

[There is another loud crash from behind her along with the sounds of something shattering.]

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[onekindsoul]

I said everything is completely under control!

Go back to talking about Ozpin's new school thing.

I went to one of them on my world for a semester and a bit and look how I turned out!

It'll be great.

[fabrications]

Is this meant to be a group effort, or will be working in twos again like the challenge earlier this year?

[clocktowers]

[ bold of anyone to assume he's going to put the effort into pairing people up ]

A group effort, in this instance. Once work has progressed on a base of operations, I do intend more... structured teambuilding challenges, shall we say.

[wapples]

Ooh! Me, Vyng, and Tuck can help! Our regular rate is five gold coins a day.

[bardbarous]

Each!

[clocktowers]

I would be glad to accept your assistance, but I'm afraid I will not be providing monetary compensation directly. You are, of course, welcome and encouraged to keep any valuables discovered in the course of the work itself.

[ ozpin this is a child ]

It is, after all, an adventure... and something of a gamble.

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[adaine]

I was in a similar academy back home.

I'd very much like to attend and help out.

[clocktowers]

Then we shall be glad to have your assistance. For the time being, our most pressing priority is that of securing the space I have in mind... we can do little if we don't have a base of operations at which to meet.

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[stealhearted]

I think just being here risks your mind and life. [ Akira does not seem wry about this. He is not being sarcastic. He is -- from the hand on his chin -- being genuinely thoughtful about the entire subject.

Teenagers, man. ]

I'll help if you still need it. I'm [ a pause as he clearly has to think about phrasing for a long moment ] an okay fighter in the real world if you give me a gun.

[ "The real world" is a notable specification here. ]

[clocktowers]

[ That's the spirit. ]

We will certainly have need of further explorers. [ Ozpin looks directly at the red flag that this kid should not be fighting dungeon monsters and decides to ignore it wholesale. ] If you have need of a weapon, I can think of a few Sleepers more than willing to lend their assistance... and I am, of course, glad to provide the training to fight effectively.

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[likethelight]

"Vanquishing" doesn't seem like the right word to use when most are still human.

[ He says it softly but sternly. With a thoughtful but very schooled expression. ]

Do you mean to kill those Beasts, or try to save them?

[clocktowers]

[ This is, to be frank, an angle Ozpin had not wholly considered. He looks a bit taken aback by the assertion, but falls to thoughtfulness readily enough. ]

In truth, I do not know how commonly the Beasts of the forest can be saved. Those which I have faced have seemed well beyond our help.

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[dohaeris]

[sansa's eyes are wide. the school of mutter is...interesting, but secretly sansa longs to have the school experience her friends like ochako and adaine talk about. most of her education has been...less than traditional, these past few years, and even in winterfell there hadn't really been enough children for classes.]

Oh...I should be very glad to attend a school, but I'm not very interested in combat. Do you mean to say it would be academic, though? A proper school, and not only fighting?

[clocktowers]

I'm afraid the schools I am most familiar with are combat academies: those which make an academic study of tactics, technique, and the partnerships needed to succeed on a battlefield. [ this is a lie of omission on like four fronts, the man has taught in so many settings ] But if there is a pressing desire for other subjects to come into the light, I would be interested to hear of it.

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[slightlytaller]

[this was... Intriguing.

Not having a formal classroom to work with was starting to leave Waver himself feeling untethered, but he was loath to navigate the politics of the Academy in Gaze. Sleeper led organizations were far more appealing.

He clicked on the feed, a reed of a man with an almost regal look and dark framed glasses resting his chin on his gloved hands, and regarded Ozpin with a look of curiosity. ]

If you're needing hands, I do have some experience teaching kids with impressive talents. More pertinently, though-- I've significant enough experience in the field to know what to do around ruins, and how to guide kids or newbies along without them getting hurt.

[clocktowers]

Wonderful. We would be glad of your assistance, should you like to join the effort. And I will very much be seeking those with the experience to teach, once we have secured a location safe enough to teach in.

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[azurestar]

[He is at the construction site himself, helping out. In fact, Ozpin will see his own back in the background. Could Lance have just walked over to him? Sure, but he's a child of the technology age and grew up texting his siblings and friends when they were sitting right next to him. It's not weird, shut up.]

Hey man, no problem. Ruby and Ange're pretty good friends of mine and I got a lot of practice fixing up buildings. Eheh. [Awkward glance to the side and then a throat clearing.] Anyway, never heard of you [flippant, probably rude (unintentionally) especially since he was in that tournament too] but your "proposition" thing sounds like something I could be down for. I actually helped build F.E.A.R., y'know. It was a pretty cool place even if Ramona turned out to be totally batty… [squint] you've got all your screws in place, right?

[If ya wanna build and found FEAR 2, Lance considers that to be a big priority.]

whoops sorry i missed this notif!!

[clocktowers]

[ Why Ruby's friends do anything, Ozpin has long since ceased to assume. He chalks all this up as rude, but in the expected way: his expression still lights with startled interest at the mention of F.E.A.R. ]

One can only hope. [ promising ] But I'm afraid the founding of F.E.A.R. was well before my time. I would be glad to hear your stories of the same, and see what guidance we can take from them. If any place now has need of an organized base against monsters and malicious forces, it would be Trench.

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[hearuthinking]

I'm a Hunter myself, and I live around Prufrock. I'd like to help clean up the beasts and whatever else you need to get your academy started.

[clocktowers]

I am glad to hear it. We have many individuals dedicated to fighting the beasts of Trench, I have noticed, and yet we so rarely come together to work in teams.

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[faithfulson]

I'm not a Hunter, but... I wouldn't mind helping, if you'll have me.

[ A combat academy here would certainly be helpful. He didn't know what this person's idea of such an academy would entail outside of what he mentioned in this posting, but it couldn't have been much different from what Maul was helping others with, right? ]

[clocktowers]

If you're comfortable in a fight, or in the wilderness, we'll be glad to have you.