[Gymnasium - OPEN]

[flamenoir]

Who: Blackfire and YOU
Where: Gymnasium near the dorms
When: Afternoon
Rating: PG
Summary: A little exercising and socializing. Get fit and mingle.



Although she could have hit the Training Room for some exercise, today Blackfire had opted for her own. She'd watched a few exercise videos with little handweights that looked like a fun way to exercise. The only dilemma was in finding weights that were just right for her. Fortunately, some of the equipment in the gym was set up for people into power-lifting, even if the Training Room was more fitting for those with superhuman strength.

At last, she found a set of two hundred pound dumbbells that she could work with. They almost felt too light to her, but they were the heaviest set available without resorting to the use of the larger barbells.

And so, she began her exercises. Not long into her workout, someone else entered the gym just at the point that a song she liked came over the speakers.

"Hey, do me a favour and turn the volume up? I love this song!"

Comments

[flamenoir]

"Totally. I think I heard it was called 'fastball special' if you do it in a fight or during a training exercise."

She watched the other girl vaulting over smoothly. Whether or not she had powers, she still had some athletic ability. Just how much remained to be seen.

"Or if you just wanted to try some sort of gymnastics move out and you weren't sure about being able to get enough air, I can toss and spot you."

[industria]

"Yep, 'fastball special' sounds about right," Allison agreed once she touched the ground again, bouncing a little to keep moving. She hoisted herself over the vault again, holding her entire weight with just her hands, slowly lifting her body over while keeping her legs together. And then she sat casually, crossing her legs.

"I guess that would be a good deal for us both, huh? A test of strength and gymnastics practice."

[flamenoir]

"I guess we could try that in either the hazard room or if we got some thicker mats."

Blackfire was confident in her ability to catch the other girl if need be, but someone with her gymnastic skill probably wouldn't want to be caught unless it looked like she was going to land badly and hurt herself.

"I'm Blackfire, by the way."

[industria]

"Allison," she returned the introduction, smiling brightly. "Let's set a date for the hazard room?" She could probably successful complete a fastball special here and now, but she also knew enough to practice first and put herself in the proper mindset. Relying on others was something Allison wanted to avoid as much as she could, but it seemed to be an impossibility on a place that encouraged teamwork.

[flamenoir]

"Sounds good to me. Just let me know when you're up for it and I'll be there."

Blackfire wasn't one to team up with others often. She'd done it in the past for a mutually beneficial arrangement, and now she had the added motivation of becoming a better superhero than her dearest sister. Starfire was a team player, so clearly Blackfire had to be an even better one.