[Audio] - A week without punching is a sad sad week.

[ringsthatbind]

[It had been a week since Shadow the Hedgehog, the Ultimate Lifeform, and his colleague Rouge arrived in Genessia. And it had been a week of him not keeping up his usual schedule. But being tossed into a whole different world can kind of muck with that.

And really he was only going to let one week go by of being, in his own mind, lazy. So he's turned on his device to ask an important question.]

... Where in this place can someone find an area to train in that won't result in anyone being angry over property damage?

[When Shadow trains, he goes hard.]

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[video]

[vicious_slice]

I usually just wander outside of the populated areas and throw things at trees. No one's taken issue with it yet.

[audio]

[ringsthatbind]

Hitting inanimate objects can only take one so far.

[audio]

[vicious_slice]

You're right about that. Normally I practice against my brother Quick Man, but he's not here.

[audio]

[ringsthatbind]

[Oh no, that just makes Shadow kinda miss Omega.]

Hrn, that's also something I can understand. My usual partner isn't here, and I wouldn't want him to be here if only for everyone else sake.

[audio]

[vicious_slice]

Huh, sounds like a rough customer.

There's only one member of my line I wouldn't want here, but that's because he, uh. He's not really technically my bother.

[audio]

[ringsthatbind]

He's... Alright, for a machine.

[Video]

[swordprincess]

I know of two places. The coliseum in Attleton is a good place for sparring with others, or even fight to the death, as the only place where you can be revived without a penalty.

There's also a Holodeck'd, located in Genessia City and Nova City. In there, you can create any simulation you want, in whichever environment you want, and create any opponents you want.

[audio]

[ringsthatbind]

Hm, I'll have to look into those places then, Miss.

[audio]

[swordprincess]

I'm Karla, Deputy Guardian of Genessia City. I hope you find those places useful.

[audio]

[ringsthatbind]

Shadow, Shadow the Hedgehog. And I hope so too, I don't want to get rusty while I'm here.

[audio]

[swordprincess]

Shadow the Hedgehog? Curious...

So...what sort of fighting do you do? Do you use weapons or special powers?

[audio] - [private]

[fatednottobetamed]

Oh. Oh my. My dear, you probably didn't know this, but...

I'm an associate of Shadow's and I'm afraid letting him know about this fighting to the death without consequence might be a bit of a mistake...

[audio] - [private]

[swordprincess]

...Really? Well, we can't really take it back now...

I suppose it's too much to hope he'll behave himself?

[audio] - [private]

[fatednottobetamed]

I'm not really worried about him inflicting it on someone who isn't willing, just... he's exactly the kind of person who'd relish that kind of challenge. I'm worried about him more than anyone else.

[audio] - [private]

[swordprincess]

[Well, that hits a little close to home...]

...That sounds just like my brother...

[ Audio ]

[mortal_son]

You could try th' Holodeck'd in Nova City.

[ Audio ]

[ringsthatbind]

The young woman, Karla, mentioned it. That makes you the second one to recommend it.

[ Audio ]

[mortal_son]

I've trained there before. It can take a lotta abuse.

It's pretty well known 'round here. You'd probably get takers, if you wanted t'find someone to train with.

[ Audio ]

[ringsthatbind]

I... Would be concerned with the safety of any partner I'd train with who isn't my usual one.

[Training isn't supposed to result in the other party having to heal up for a month afterwards.

Possibly something Shadow has learned first hand.]

[ Audio ]

[mortal_son]

[ Yeah, he knows that feel. Unseen over audio, he winces sympathetically. ]

Just sayin. Though some people 'round here are pretty powerful.

The place is still pretty useful goin solo anyway.

audio

[captain_by_the_book]

You could come to Attleton and fight in our Battle Colosseum. It's large and sturdy enough to withstand most duels. Just make sure you don't injure the spectators and you will be fine.

audio

[ringsthatbind]

"Our" battle colosseum?

[Yes, that's what Shadow picks up on. Not that a second person suggested that place.]

[captain_by_the_book]

Well... My town's. I'm from Attleton.

[ Now he sounds a little chagrined. ]

I'm Cassian Andor, the Guardian of Attleton.

[ringsthatbind]

I see.

[Someone who is in charge and isn't a Schnee, interesting.]

A pleasure, I'm Shadow the Hedgehog.

[captain_by_the_book]

It's a pleasure, Shadow. I take it you haven't been here for long yet?

[ Nope, not a Schnee, just a little icy sometimes. ]