#pellet guns for self defense

[seo-expart]

Why We Are Using Good Guns for Self Defense?

[rawr-mortgage]

On Crown and Weapons and Fighting

Note/s: So I was speculating about which of the Crown members can actually fight, like who among them is actually good at it, has legit combat knowledge, and is capable of punching someone into the next century, and as a result, this post kinda got out of hand.

I initially meant this to be very chill and casual, but it turns out I have a lot to say and the ideas just ran off on their own, and I had no choice but to follow along to see where it took me.

I doubt I'd be able to make a proper headcanon post like this again soon unless someone suggested another topic, but yeah. Hope this turned out well >:3

Dividers and headers are by the super talented @natimiles ⁠♡⁠♡⁠♡

Content Warning/s: Strong language, mentions of canon-typical violence

Might be controversial, but I think William's more reliant on the use of weapons than his actual combat prowess.

As a noble, I think he learned fencing in his youth, and while he was good at it, I don't think he ever took it seriously until the day he decided to kill his father and establish Crown with Victor afterwards. He learned the intricacies of wielding a blade, and he even started to appreciate the art of swordplay during mock combat sessions with Victor.

Most of the time, though, he doesn't even need to use his sword because he can incapacitate someone easily with his power alone. His preferred method of dishing out punishment is still by ordering someone to take their own life because it serves to prove a point; it's to rob his victims of agency the same way they've done to countless innocents before they had the misfortune of being dealt with by him.

He rarely ever deviates from his trademark “Cut your throat���, but when he's feeling extra devilish and in the mood to prolong a target's suffering and instill the fear of God in them, that's when his extensive knowledge on human anatomy comes in handy. He knows all the places to cut that can effectively kill a person in a matter of seconds, so if he purposely avoids them, there must be a special place in hell waiting for you once he finally decides to send you there.

I have a gun-user Harrison agenda, and this is the perfect time to mention it! That sword that's strapped to his hip at all times is nonexistent to me. He carries a gun, bitch (maybe even two), and he's not afraid to use it. Also, his main weapon being a gun is, in my opinion, a perfect reference to his abandoned dreams of becoming a cop and joining the police force (such a real missed opportunity there cybird). 

I like to imagine he does regular target practice with Roger in the garden. They line up all manners of ceramic and clayware, then use air guns and pellets to avoid accidentally killing someone or themselves. Roger would prefer the target practice to commence at dawn, but he knows he has a better chance of convincing the Queen herself to join him in the flesh than for Harry to be up and functioning during the early hours of the morning.

Roger also probably invites him to go hunting with his dad when it's the season. It's my way of giving Harrison a proxy father figure because God knows he needs a new one, but I also just really like the idea of them being good friends. Just a couple of book-smart intellectuals with a penchant for firearms.

But combat-wise, he's in the same boat as Will in that I don't think he knows anything beyond basic self-defense and how to effectively disarm someone. Like he knows how to throw a punch, sure, but his overall martial prowess isn't anything noteworthy or that impressive, to be honest.

Liam is a bit of a wildcard when it comes to fighting. His greatest strength lies in his ability, which enables him to disappear at will, allowing him to sneak up on enemies and immobilize them even without having to make his presence known.

He can use it from the jump or even in the midst of a scuffle to neutralize a disadvantage in skill or physicality on his part by virtue of having the element of surprise and the unpredictable factor it gives him. Imagine how embarrassing it would be, too, because if he's invisible for most of the fight, it's going to look like you're fighting air and losing.

While I don't think Liam has had any formal martial arts training that would put him a peg above Harry and Will in terms of combat, he's quite difficult to defend against given the no-limit-or-drawbacks-of-any-kind invisibility, not to mention he also moves rather swiftly.

He's light on his feet, has good instincts, and possesses cat-like agility. You'd be hard-pressed not to feel a bit paranoid when you're up against him because he can easily swoop in and go for the kill to stick a knife in your back or slice at your throat, and you wouldn't even be able to brace for it. Although maybe sudden death is more merciful than the unfortunate alternative of being a victim to one of his fits.

Frail Victorian Child™. Bro is an aristocrat with an abysmal appetite. He eats so fucking little, a plant probably consumes more sustenance than him during the course of its much shorter lifespan. Every time he sneezes, the others are probably in awe at how he doesn't disintegrate on the spot.

What combat? This man is fighting to stay alive and not die of starvation and/or dehydration on a daily basis.

With that said, it's my personal headcanon that he probably took up fencing after the doctor incident as a proper way of defending himself in case something similar were to ever happen again.

Despite being constantly at risk of getting blown away by strong winds, he has his moments where the monomania kicks in and the uncharacteristic strength and energy the resulting single-mindedness lends him enables him to accomplish and acquire pretty much anything he sets his sights on (as demonstrated in his route).

I'm just gonna put it out there, this man can't fight. Can't throw a punch, an elbow, a kick—nothing. He can't throw anything, but he's probably very adept at tossing someone's salad.

He doesn't like performing any kind of manual labor because it reminds him of his atrocious childhood. And he harps on Roger for being burly and brutish because one of Roger's hobbies is learning how to beat someone up for fun.

The best he can do is probably bitch slap someone, but even then he's shaking off his hand to get rid of the sting. He's fortunate that his ability is like Will and Elbert's, where he's able to incapacitate someone without expending much effort on his part, because he is not at all inclined to build muscle or learn the art of combat whatsoever.

Can and will punch your lights out; no questions asked. He's been frequenting bars and pubs all his life; it's probably a dream of his to get into a brawl at one of them for any reason at all, but no one's insane enough to pick a fight with him on account of his immense height and intimidating build.

Fun fact: the average height of men during the Victorian era was around 167 cm. Roger's height is 183 cm. Bro is several inches taller than the average English gentleman. Not to mention he's swol as fuck, too. A good deal more muscular than a regular doctor has any right to be.

I'm pretty sure he's capable of killing a man even with just his bare hands. Like just punching someone to death, I'm sure he could do it if prompted, but it's not a level of violence he would ever sink to nor indulge in.

Weapons-wise, I think it's interesting how he's essentially the sharpshooter in Crown despite being one of the few proficient members at hand-to-hand combat. Like it makes sense because he can identify targets at a distance due to his enhanced hearing, so a long-range weapon is a no-brainer. Very practical given his ability, but at the same time, kind of funny because of his poor eyesight. Luckily, that's what the scope is for.

Has demonstrated countless times in canon that he can fight. He's tall and gangly, but swift and agile like an acrobat, and he probably trains with Roger and asks him to give him pointers on top of that.

He's employed by Jude as well as a two-in-one bodyguard/assistant, so I bet he's somewhat motivated to maintain his skills and physicality due to that fact, but I get the sense that he also just really enjoys it.

His natural athleticism gives me the impression of a kid who used to climb up trees in their yard growing up, even though his parents kept telling him not to. I think it's cute to imagine him as a rambunctious kid with a surplus of energy that he had to burn by climbing trees as high as he could and constantly chasing his twin brother around, or else he'd be restless and making his parents lose sleep come nightfall.

Ellis' gentle demeanor actually works to his advantage because it's hard to imagine someone so calm and soft-spoken being able to commit murder so swift and easily at the behest of someone else. Jude could order him to carve someone up like they're cake about to be served at a birthday party, and he'd do it with an air of perfect serenity.

You must have a death wish if you want to square up against this motherfucker. Ellis isn't even necessary, the man is fully capable of winning his own battles. The only reason he has Ellis as a semi-bodyguard is because he doesn't have the time nor the patience to knock someone's teeth in himself.

Like, oh, you have a personal vendetta against him and are looking to settle the score? Yeah, well, so does everybody else; get in line and kindly wait for his assistant to duke it out with you. Very sorry that he can't address your grudge personally; he has places to be and people to extort—I mean solicit.

If you insist on having your grudge satisfied by him and him alone, so be it. Although, truth be told, you might've preferred being handled by his assistant had you an idea of the sheer hell your persistence would be awarded with beforehand. Jude knows how to fight and he's not at all reluctant to get dirty with it.

If you think he's above kicking someone who's already down, you're wrong. If you think he knows when to call it quits and stop to say someone's had enough, you're wrong. If you think lopping off a limb or two just 'cause he can is extreme and twisted and kind of psychotic, you're right! But he doesn't care; this is what you asked for, and he's all too happy to finally silence the buzzing of persistent pests.

Jude is already menacing and dangerous on his own; weapons just multiply his deadliness tenfold. He'd be the type to wear steel-toed boots as his everyday work shoes just to make it hurt all the more for whomever is at the receiving end of his kicks. He enjoys causing pain not only as a result of his Curse, but also because of the cruelty the world has imbued in him. He's looking to repay that hurt to anyone foolish enough to cross him.

Victor is bit of an enigma. He's a weapons enthusiast in canon and has what I assume to be an impressive collection of varying blades and daggers and guns and even unconventional weapons like axes, machetes, and whips. The real question is whether or not he knows how to use all of them or if he's only mastered a select few and is actively working to have the rest down pat.

He doesn't go on missions anymore like he used to when it was just him and Will because it's no longer necessary after acquiring so many new and deployable members, and it's better for him to be able to attend to the Queen's every beck and call as her trusted aide.

But on that front, I like to think that what William lacked in combat prowess, Victor had in spades. Apart from helping Will hone his skills with a sword, Victor taught him how to trade blows, evade punches, and the fastest way of knocking someone flat. It's been many years since Victor joined him on the prowl, but Will is still mindful of his lessons, and he even shares them with the others whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Also, if you missed out on certain events, he has this thing where he touches the back of someone's neck and they immediately crumple to the ground, unconscious. I don't know if that's his special ability or if it's just a neat trick he knows how to do, like the metaphorical button on someone's jaw you can hit in order to make them go cold. Either way, Mister Grim Reaper, sir, please tell us more of your secrets.

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[bitchy-peachy]

Yesterday Luthian and I went to a gun shop. It was the first time he's been inside one.

He wants a gun but I'm gonna start him off small (like pellet gun small. Yes I'm being this way 🤣) until slowly graduating him up to a Glock (preferred gun of choice)

I'll admit that I waited for him to at least be old enough to buy one. Idk why I decided to go down a completely different route from my family.

I learned how to handle firearms as a minor but decided for my son to reach adulthood to finally get him started. (He does have knives and can beat the shit outta people. So he's good at physically defending himself but sometimes that isn't enough. "Tough" alpha cunts have instigated shit with my son and I want them to eat metal before messing with my kid)

My choice to wait so long to get him started on firearms is not outta distrust or anything... It just felt right. Personally speaking my family's affinity for guns (that they passed down to me) always bothered me.

Some mutuals know my family is conservative. Composed or farmers, military, police and of course doctors or anyone working in health. We all seem to fall in line regarding careers and... the guns.

Although I stopped being conservative in my early teens, the gun shit stayed.

Maybe that's why I waited? I don't have a bunch of gun fangirl shit either. Guns are treated as dangerous and kept safe cos this ain't toys to wave around. (I hate it when people be using loaded insecure weapons as props. A guy in my neighborhood nearly blasted a neighbor across the street cos the dang goofy want to dance with a loaded gun. Stupid fucking gun owners kill people which is why I support more regulations and even proper training to buy one. I've seen too many dangerous dumbfucks hurting others. Its bad enough that there's too many people using guns to intentionally hurt people rather than protection, but an idiot with a gun is also damn bad )

Gonna go to other self defense shops (I could buy online but tbh I don't like the hassle. I prefer in-person purchases) to see other things. Low key been wanting to get some new holsters that connect to actual suspenders. They look nice but safety and functionality is key here. I don't feel safe unless I'm sure some mf can't pull it off me too fast cos some brave stupid fucking soul did try to take a gun from me.

If it hadn't been for a good ass holdster... (and a well aimed riot control spray blast in his stupid ass face)

[country-corner]

Less than Lethal

"Just buy a gun."

Oh wait you live someplace where the Police wont approve your CCW permit or even a FOID card. Screw you for self defense. Break the law, get and carry a gun anyway, after your arrest I'll get your gun from my buddies on the force (yes the same ones I bad mouth in public to make myself look cool).

Oh wait. Your company wont let you have a firearm at work. Screw you for self defense, quit the job you've had for decades and get a job elsewhere at lower pay and crappy new employee hours just so you can carry a gun. Or better yet ignore your employer and take a gun anyway, yes if caught you'll likely be fired and may be arrested but your cool and will have a real gun until your arrest, then I'll get it from my buddies on the force to add with the others I got from them.

Screw you and your self defense because I'm superior and own a real gun. But don't point that less than lethal "toy" at me, it's no better than a BB gun and only old women and wimps would consider less than lethal.

Your less than lethal hits at 300fps or more and will break auto glass but that is just like a fly landing on me because I have a real gun.

I'm immune to all forms of OC and CS gas, I walked through the gas chamber in bootcamp like a clean mountain meadow singing God Bless America, because I'm cool and own a real gun.

That small jolt from the leads on the taser, that put the big bad Army Drill Sgt on the ground, will just tickle me because I'm superior because I own a real gun.

Oh, you have a guard dog. How cute, I have a gun so screw your self defense. Buy a real gun.

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Salt, Byrna, Taser, or any number of other less than lethal options including owning a guard dog has their place within a self defense world. Because, not every situation calls for a lethal response.

I daily carry a gun with hollow points and spare magazine. But, I also carry a collapsible baton. I have used the baton on more occasions than I've drawn the gun. Not because I think the baton is superior, but because the situation didn't call for a lethal response. But, I had the gun if things escalated to the need of lethal force.

I see some people in the gun community lately get a stick up their butts sideways at the thought of someone having a less than lethal option. When less than lethal is brought up they react as if the only answer to any and all situation is lethal. Someone is running at you across the parking lot with something in their hands, shoot them. Someone steps on your property covered in blood, get a nice double tap on them. Someone throws a rock at you from 30 yards away, make sure to empty the magazine into them. Shoot to kill first, ask questions later. You sir/madam are the poster child for the gun grabber community.

Now don't get me wrong, which I know some of you will, I advocate owning and training with firearms (handguns, rifles and shotguns) but having a less than lethal option is great. Start training as young as possible. Train with all forms of firearms, alternate hunting equipment and less than lethal self defense tools. Train hand to hand if that the only alternate means of self defense you have. But train.

Get that firearm, but also get that $20 collapsible baton. Get those 12ga less than lethal rounds for your shotgun. Buy that $30 1 mil+ volt flashlight stun gun or the $60 stun gun that shoots 8 mil+ volt leads out. Pay the $300 or more (depends on brand and manufacture) for the gun that will shoot an OC/CS balls or canisters, as well as kinetic balls or pellets that will hit at 300fps to 1000fps (depending on the LtL gun). Get that trained guard dog, or even just a dog that you can train yourself if you have the skills. And again train with what you get.

Once again. Not every situation calls for a lethal response. Find that less than lethal alternative that is right for you and train.

[the-eternal-quest-for-balance]

I ordered a Western Rattler Bullpup, it shipped straight to my front doo...

For those who don’t know, the Lewis and Clark Expedition was armed with only air rifles. They hunted, defended themselves, and impressed the locals. Serious self defense and survival tool. 

357 Rattler

The Western Airguns Rattler is a semi-automatic big bore air rifle designed for larger game and long-range shooting. Key features include:

Power: Capable of producing up to 270 ft-lbs of energy with each shot, making it suitable for taking down larger game such as coyotes and hogs.

Magazine: Fixed magazine that holds 15 shots, requiring manual loading of pellets or slugs one-at-a-time.

Trigger: Consistent 2 lbs 4 oz trigger pull with a slightly “mushy” quality, but not affecting accuracy.

Safety: Dual safeties, one on the right side of the action and another on the left side, requiring both to be set to “Fire” for shooting.

Scope Mounting: Robust Picatinny rail built into the gun, allowing for mounting of most scopes with long eye relief.

Barrel: Fully-shrouded barrel, but still producing noticeable noise due to high air consumption.

Air Capacity: 580 cc Carbon fiber HPA bottle, providing 15-75 shots per fill depending on power setting and projectile weight.

Accuracy: Consistently grouped within 1 MOA at 20 yards with 174 Grain Hi-Arc slugs, with a standard deviation of 3.9 FPS across 48 shots.

Notable Performance Points:

Muzzle Energy: 140-180 ft-lbs (depending on power setting and projectile weight)

Shots per fill: 15-75 (depending on power setting and projectile weight)

Accuracy: 1 MOA at 20 yards with 174 Grain Hi-Arc slugs

Consistency: Standard deviation of 3.9 FPS across 48 shots

Conclusion: The Western Airguns Rattler .357 is a powerful and accurate semi-automatic big bore air rifle, well-suited for larger game and long-range shooting. While it has some unique features and quirks, such as the need for manual loading and the “mushy” trigger, its performance and capabilities make it an attractive option for those seeking a high-powered air rifle for hunting and target shooting.

https://www.thepelletshop.com/products/western-airguns-rattler-semi-auto-357?variant=45301787066607

[ut-poppy-askblog]

"Hold it steady. You don't want the recoil to make the gun fly to your face."

In their continuous work to give Poppy more self-defense, and seeing as she was now more mature, Dusted and Rust had wanted to teach her how to use a weapon. Core was, of course, heavily opposed to the idea of them having her practice with real artillery, or bringing it to the Omega Timeline period. So they resolved to bring Poppy to an airsoft shooting range in a different timeline to teach her instead. It was a fun day overall, but Poppy wasn't particularly keen on continuing to go there after firing a pellet and it bounced back right into her face.

[gamingow]

D.Va

Overview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7j2d6YCQbg D.va Cinematic Short

D.Va is a beloved and iconic hero in Overwatch 2, known for her tanking abilities and unique personality. She is a former professional gamer who now pilots a powerful mechanized suit in defense of her home country of South Korea. In the game, she is a formidable tank hero with a range of abilities that allow her to soak up damage, disrupt enemy lines, and deal massive damage to enemy fortifications. D.Va has been a staple in the Overwatch meta for many years, with her abilities and playstyle making her a popular pick among professional players. Players like Poko, Space, Fury, and many others have made a name for themselves playing D.Va, showcasing her immense strength and versatility in various game scenarios. As a tank hero, D.Va's role is to draw enemy fire, protect her allies, and disrupt the enemy's offensive. She is equipped with powerful boosters that allow her to quickly close the gap between her and her enemies, as well as a defense matrix that can absorb enemy fire and protect her allies. Additionally, she has a set of micro missiles that can deal significant damage to multiple targets, and a self-destruct ability that can deal massive damage to enemy fortifications and wipe out groups of enemy heroes. D.Va's unique personality and fun-loving attitude have made her a fan-favorite among the Overwatch community. She is known for her quirky and entertaining banter, as well as her impressive skills in the cockpit of her mech. Whether you're looking for a hero that can soak up damage, disrupt enemy lines, or just have a good time, D.Va is the hero for you in Overwatch 2.

D.Va's Hero Stats, abilities, kit Position, Basic Information

Hero Stats D.Va is classified as a Tank hero, which means she is responsible for absorbing damage and providing protection for her team. Her stats reflect this role, with high health and strong defense abilities. - Health: 350 - Armor: 300 Eject - Health: 150 health - Casting time: 1.5 seconds - D.Va's mech will automatically eject her when it reaches 1 Health. This forces D.Va into Pilot Form.

D.Va's Abilities

Fusion cannon - D.Va's primary weapon is a pair of automatic Fusion Cannons. These cannons have unlimited ammo, but they have a slow rate of fire and deal less damage up close. - Damage:0.6 - 2 - Falloff range:10 - 20 m - Spread angle:Constant: 3.75 degrees - Move. speed:-40% penalty, except when using Ability-dva2.png Boosters - Num. of pellets:11 per shot - Rate of fire:6.667 shots per second - Ammo:∞ - Headshot:✓ Light Gun - Description: Rapid-fire blaster that deals damage to enemies from a distance. - Damage:14 - Projectile speed:50 meters per second - Rate of fire:7 rounds per second - 1 round per 0.128 seconds - Ammo:20 - Reload time:1.4 seconds - Headshot:✓ Booster - Description: D.Va propels herself forward with her mech thrusters, dealing damage to enemies in her path. - Damage:15 - Move. speed:12 meters per second - 17 meters per second (booped target) - Max. range:Up to 23.98 meters - Duration:0.4 seconds min. duration - 2 seconds max duration - Cooldown:4 seconds - Headshot:✕  Defense Matrix - Description: D.Va creates a barrier that absorbs enemy projectiles and deals damage to melee attackers. Please let me know if you would like me to include additional abilities or information. - Max. range:10 meters - Duration:0.5 seconds min. duration - 3 seconds max. duration - Cooldown:1 second - 6 seconds to full charge Micro Missiles: - Rapid-fire missiles that deal damage to enemies. - Effective against multiple targets and great for suppressing enemy fire. - Unleash a barrage of missiles to take down your foes. - Damage: Direct hit: 7 per missile - Splash: 1 - 4 per missile - Self: 1 - 4 per missile - Projectile speed:40 meters per second - Area of effect:1.5 meter radius - Rate of fire:11 missiles per second - Ammo:18 - Casting time:0.256 seconds - Cooldown:7 seconds - Headshot:✕ Self-Destruct: - Massive explosive attack - Deals huge damage to enemies - Can wipe out multiple foes at once - Damage:100 - 1000 - Area of effect: 20-meter radius - Casting time:3-second fuse - Headshot:✕ - Ultimate cost:1540 points

Kit Position

- D.Va is best played as a front-line Tank hero, leading the charge and absorbing damage for her team. She is also effective as a flanker, using her mobility to get behind enemy lines and disrupt their formation.

D.Va's Basic Information

- Real Name: Hana Song - Age: 19 - Nationality: South Korean - Occupation: Former professional gamer, Mech pilot - Base of Operations: Busan, South Korea - Voice actress: Charlet Chung

Strategy

D.va: An In-Depth Look at the Evolution of Her Strategy D.va has been a fan-favorite hero in the Overwatch universe for many years, and her playstyle has evolved significantly over the years. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the different strategies that have emerged for D.va in the past and present, including the dive meta of 2016-2017, the goats meta of 2018-2020, and her current state in 2022-2023. 2016-2017: The Dive Meta During the years 2016-2017, the dive meta was prevalent in Overwatch, and D.va was a must-pick hero in this composition. She was often coordinated with characters like Tracer, Genji, Winston, Mercy, and Zenyatta to execute high-speed and aggressive plays. This meta was dominant for a while, until the emergence of the goats meta. 2018-2020: The Goats Meta The goats meta, which was ongoing for a long time, saw D.va become a staple pick with a whopping 96% pick rate. Many amazing plays were made during this time, from Fury's 0.2 second grav eat to countless others. D.va's versatility and ability to disrupt the enemy team made her a key player in this meta. 2022-2023: The Current State of D.va At the launch of Overwatch 2, D.va was a strong hero, but she has since been overshadowed by the Ramattra and Roadhog meta. Despite this, she remains a viable option for players looking to make a big impact in their games. With her unique abilities and playstyle, D.va is sure to continue to evolve and remain a popular hero in Overwatch for years to come.

D.Va's Match-ups

Doomfist Hard - Doomfist has more flexibility and reach around the map - Doomfist can bypass D.va's defense matrix - Doomfist has better mobility and reach than D.va - Note: Matchup against Doomfist is more team comp reliant and not a direct counter. Junker Queen Medium - Defense Matrix can counter Junker Queen's Knife, so be sure to keep an eye on her and use it when necessary. - D.va's boosters can push Junker Queen away during her axe swing animation, causing her to miss her attack. - However, Junker Queen's Shout ability makes it difficult to fight her, as it increases her HP and movement speed. It's best to retreat or use Defense Matrix during this time. Orisa Hard - Despite Orisa's range reduction, she remains one of the strongest tanks in the game - D.va should use her Defense Matrix as often as possible to absorb Orisa's Javalin - Play around Orisa's Fortify ability to reach the enemy backline - Cycling Defense Matrix optimally is crucial, as Orisa's damage output and her team's coordination can pose a threat - The best course of action is to coordinate with your team to dive into the enemy backline. Ramattra Hard - D.va can absorb Ramattra's Ravenous Vortex before it lands with her Defense Matrix, so try to time it accordingly. - One major challenge in this matchup is that D.va's Defense Matrix cannot block Ramattra's punches while he is in his nemesis form. During this time, the best option is to kite back and wait for the nemesis form to end. - While Ramattra is in his Ultimate, there's not much that D.va can do to stop it, but one strategy is to use D.va's ultimate to force Ramattra to hide, causing his Ultimate tp hit no one and run out as your Self-Destruct explodes. - Like with Orisa, D.va can try to avoid Ramattra and dive his backline with her team, but keep in mind that in Ramattra's normal form, he is relatively squishy and vulnerable, especially without his cooldowns. However, be aware of his nemesis cooldown since he can also bait D.va into it. - This matchup requires a high level of focus and skill, but it is still playable for skilled D.va players. Reinhardt Easy - Defense matrix Reinhardt's firestrikes to slow down his ultimate charge rate - Keep your distance and effectively kite Reinhardt - When Reinhardt charges, you can either peel for your teammates or engage the enemy backline - Adapt your playstyle based on how the enemy Reinhardt is playing - Note: It's important to understand the enemy Reinhardt's playstyle in order to effectively counter them. You can gain an in-depth understanding of Reinhardt here. Roadhog Easy - Roadhog is a straightforward matchup for D.va - Defense Matrix his shot every time he hooks to make his kit useless - Utilize Micro Missiles to burst him down quickly - Keep track of his location around the map for an easy win Sigma Medium - Sigma and D.va have similar defense matrix-style abilities, but Sigma's rock can't be absorbed, giving him an advantage - D.va can wait for Sigma to use his shield to block her self-destruct and then use her ultimate, as the downtime between taking the shield back and reusing it is not enough - D.va needs to be aware of Sigma's Gravitic Flux and dodge it with her boosters - This matchup is skill dependent and requires a medium level of focus. Winston Easy - D.va can easily boop Winston mid-air, making it difficult for him to stick his landing. - D.va can burst Winston down with micro missiles when he lands. - By paying attention and marking Winston around the map, D.va can ensure he becomes useless and unable to reach his targets. Wrecking Ball Medium - Wrecking Ball can easily bypass D.va's boops and engage on her team, making him a bit of a challenge. - However, D.va can still use her boosters to peel and defend her team effectively. - D.va can also dive the enemy backline with her damage, but she must be mindful of Wrecking Ball's diving potential. - In very situational circumstances, D.va's ultimate can be used to clear all of Wrecking Ball's mines in an area, but this play is considered niche and not commonly used. Zarya Hard - While Zarya is commonly thought to be a hard counter to D.va, the matchup is more complex than that. - It's important to keep Zarya's energy low and monitor her bubble cooldown. - If you catch Zarya with no bubble, she is the squishiest tank in the game and can be punished and bursted down with your team. - You can also negate Zarya's ultimate by using your defense matrix and forcing her to play differently.

D.va's Story/Lore:

D.va is a popular hero in the Overwatch universe with a rich history and lore. She started out as a professional gamer and national icon in her home country of South Korea. When the omniums, giant robots designed for the production of energy, began to attack her home, D.va was recruited by the military to pilot a mecha and fight against the omniums and the forces of Talon. As a member of the elite "MEKA" (Mobile Exo-Force of the Korean Army) squad, D.va became known for her skills as a pilot and her bravery in the face of danger. She and the other members of MEKA fought against the omniums and protected South Korea from the Talon threat. Later, when Overwatch was reformed, D.va joined the organization as a member of its strike team. Her mecha, equipped with advanced weapons and abilities, made her a valuable asset to the team. She helped Overwatch fight against various threats and was considered one of its most talented pilots. However, when Overwatch was disbanded and the world plunged into conflict once again, D.va found herself without a purpose. She returned to her former life as a professional gamer and continued to pilot her mecha to protect her country. Today, D.va remains a beloved hero in the Overwatch universe and continues to fight for what she believes in. With her unmatched skills and bravery, she is a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. Whether she is fighting against the omniums, the forces of Talon, or the challenges of professional gaming, D.va is always ready to protect what is most important to her.

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[hopusthebrainlessfloof]

Rango: *Pulls shot gun out of suitcase and hands it over*

Hariet: "WHY DID YOU BRING THAT WITH YOU???"

Rango: "It's my weapon for self defense!! Spewart has his tazer, Topper has his bat, you got your pepper spray, and I got my gun!"

Hariet: "Why did you all bring your weapons?? I didn't bring mine!"

Topper: "Why didn't you bring yours?"

Hariet: "Because this is a sleepover!!!!!"

Rango: "Whatever. Need me to show ya how to use it?"

Rango: Naw, Toppy taughts me how to use a shotgun! I gots my liscense and everything! ^^

Hariet: I still don't know how I feel about him having a gun liscense.

Topper: He hasn't accidentally shot anyone, he'll be fine.

Rango: I "accidentally" shots Spewwy before.

Hariet: With a shotgun?!-

Rango: Naw, a pellet gun ^^

[meinhof]

v interesting christmas this year my dad got me a pepper spray pellet gun and a taser, my mom got me self defense lessons, and my brother got me a comic of poe’s poetry

[rollingredneck]

Ethan Liming and Double Standards

So if you're not following the news out of Ohio a group of black people who defended themselves from Ethan Liming were found not guilty of manslaughter charges.

The basic story goes like this: Ethan Liming, a white high school drug dealer, decided that his definition of prank included driving around shooting random people with frozen gel pellets from his van. Likely for a TikTok challenge. Some of those people didn't like being shot at and when confronted, Liming got out of the car and continued to shoot at people.

As it turns out, committing assault and battery on random people unprovoked is not the recipe for a long and healthy life as the people he and his dumb stoner friends were assaulting beat him to death.

And oh when the verdict came down, a lot of my fellow white people started crying on social media. They claimed, "It was just a prank bro!"

Meanwhile, a lot of black people were celebrating. And the white people started whining about that too.

"Would black people feel the same way if the situation were reversed?" they say. The thing is, the situation happens in reverse constantly. And white people defend, excuse, or even celebrate them.

Take for example the shooting of Ralph Yarl. Ralph, a black child who got lost, knocked on a door looking for help and got shot in the head by the person inside unprovoked. And there was so much celebration from the white people who are now wailing and gnashing their teeth that "It's just a prank bro!" didn't justify Ethan Liming assaulting people.

I heard so many white people saying that Yarl's mother should have been more "personally responsible" so he wouldn't have been out there alone getting lost. I heard my fellow white liberals trying to minimize the shooter's culpability by pointing to a media diet that made him more paranoid. And plenty of white people were openly saying "Yeah, I'd shoot anyone who rang my doorbell."

And keep in mind, as a white guy, I only saw a small trickle of this bullshit. Actual black people got the bullshit firehose.

So when white people spent all Spring trying to justify shooting a black kid in the head for knocking on the wrong door, of course black people are going to say, "FAFO" when a white kid gets his ass stomped in for committing assault and battery even if only on a technical level. Because let's face it, if a black kid were driving around a retirement community (which basically describes 90% of American neighborhoods at this point) shooting random people with gel pellets or BB guns, they'd probably get shot by real guns and all the white people clutching their pearls over Ethan Liming would be celebrating in between sanctimonious lectures about "personal responsibility."

So what do we as a society do about this? For starters, parents need to take great pains to define what does and doesn't constitute a prank. Secondly, we need to deal with the fact that a lot of people are actually making their real guns look like toy guns. This may have been part of the reason for the reaction Liming's "prank" got. And perhaps we need to start tightening up what qualifies as self-defense if we're that concerned about future "pranksters" getting their ass kicked under broad self-defense laws. You can't make self-defense laws as broad as humanly possible and then get mad when they're used by people you don't like.

But I think we as white people need to understand that we are the reason minorities don't have any empathy for white people when we do stupid shit and get killed for it. It didn't start with Ethan Liming or Ashli Babbitt.

It started with demanding the school transcripts of black kids who got killed by cops or other white people in an extremely transparent attempt to determine whether or not the kid "deserved" to die.

It started with demanding that minorities of all ages and intellectual capacities live by the strictest code of "personal responsibility" possible while we ourselves shout "Boys will be boys!" When our white kids do stupid if not outright criminal crap.

It started with "I don't mind the government doing things but I'm worried they will apply to someone 'undeserving'" with the clear implication that "undeserving" means "black." Blame who or whatever you want for current racial tensions. But at the end of the day, white people are at the root of racial tensions in America. We have to be the ones who take the first step in fixing it.

[lone-star-gunsmithing]

What's a Good Pistol For Home Defense

In these times of intense threats from both international terrorists and domestic "knock and drop" criminals, it is important to have one's self prepared with the right home defense tools and equipment. Remember that having a gun or any other weapon at hand is not enough to guarantee your protection - you must also be properly trained how to use it for that matter. And if the large-scale communal social unrest continues to become worse, and even if you reside in a high-crime neighborhood, then possessing effective and reliable home defense weapons is critical. For this very reason, many people these days are choosing to purchase airsoft guns as their first line of defense against an intruder or aggressor. Indeed, they can be an excellent choice especially when combined with other protective gear such as pads, jackets, and possibly body armor.

Although many people choose airsoft guns as part of their home defense arsenal, not many are familiar with exactly what these guns really are and what they are used for. Essentially, airsoft guns are just high powered BBs (pellets) fired from an airsoft gun. Today, however, there is more to this type of weapon than meets the eye. While historically these guns were primarily used for target practice, today they can be excellent choices for personal protection. With the right accessories and training, airsoft guns can be an excellent method of self defense. One of the most popular types of these guns is the m9 pistol grip. The m9 is a semi-automatic pistol that fires from the bottom (semi-automatic) or top (double action) of the hand. The semi-automatic feature of this type of gun means that a trigger pull is needed, and unfortunately it is not common place to find good quality trigger pulls in these guns. It is therefore important to understand how and where to place the trigger on your pistol to get the best possible trigger pull for your needs. The goal of any good home defense weapon should be to minimize injuries. Another one of the most popular types of pistol is the shotgun. A shotgun is a fully automatic or semi-automatic weapon that fires shots in rapid succession. Because of its firing capacity, many choose to use shotguns for protection rather than a more powerful personal weapon. Some shotguns also have additional firing modes which allow the user to switch between a shotgun and a full auto mode. Again, due to its firing capacity, this type of weapon is favored for home defense over a more powerful weapon. Handgun laws vary widely from state to state, so if you're considering a handgun for protection, you should make sure that you can legally carry a handgun in the place that you intend to use it. Although most cities have restrictive handgun laws, some cities and states have no legal restrictions whatsoever on the carrying of a handgun. Before buying a handgun, it is best to check with your local law enforcement to ensure that the weapon is legal where you reside. While some argue that owning a handgun is a right guaranteed by the second amendment, others disagree, claiming that the law infringes on the right to keep and bear arms. A common choice for a personal defense gun is the pistol. Many people feel that a pistol is an easy option to go with, but they are actually quite dangerous if not properly maintained. Pistols are designed to shoot a shot to a specific target at a specific distance. However, improper handling of a pistol can cause serious injury, particularly if it malfunctions or has been improperly modified. To minimize these dangers, you should always ensure that you follow the basic safety rules associated with your pistol, such as taking proper aim, seating the pistol properly, and using the pistol only when you need it. Firearms dealers generally sell both airport and realistic handguns for consumers to purchase. Airsoft guns are replicas of fully automatic weapons, while realistic guns are just that: they look and feel like real guns. Although they are not available to buy in retail stores, many online retailers provide a selection of imitation handguns for sale. Although most of these models are not accessible to buyers without a license, licensed firearms dealers may be able to supply you with a particular model, as well as help you select the best option for your needs. Handgun cartridges are often used in airsoft guns to increase their stopping power. Although real ammunition is typically much more expensive than pistol rounds, they are often more effective at stopping targets. Real ammo is also much more likely to leave behind lead fragments, which can cause significant tissue damage. Because real rounds are typically more expensive, you may want to consider purchasing pistol rounds instead. For added safety, always choose ammunition manufactured by reputable companies. Our Gunsmithing Services can make your gun more reliable and safe while protecting your family. Read the full article

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renjun: *ranting* THERE’S NOTHING WE CAN GET FROM YOUR BRAIN THAT’S WHY WE NEED TO RESEARCH

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mark: st. john pay for us

mark: *pray

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johnny: jc will get jealous

taeyong: who tf is jc

taeyong: oh-

taeyong: IM SORRY

yuta: lord forgive us

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hendery: i was born at a very young age

xiaojun: when i held my breath i couldnt breathe

yangyang: when i closed my eyes i couldn’t see

kun: ffs

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*talking abt heaven’s entrance fee*

jaemin: what would be the mode of payment, god? online or cod?

jisung: cod? lmaoo we shooting god now?

jisung: oh

jisung: dont say a word

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doyoung: this tastes like repressed anger if it was a flavor

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sungchan: *sleeps intentionally during a call*

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*talking abt self-defense*

haechan: shoot him in the dick with a pellet gun

taeil: why do you wanna keep hitting the dick

haechan: so it hurts duh

taeil: then just leave him

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*talking abt olivia rodrigo*

jungwoo: was it traffic lights that went popular

jaehyun: im pretty sure it was driver’s license

jungwoo: DRIVER’S LICENSE

jungwoo: i didnt like that

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shotaro: 🤓

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ten: guys i just realized

ten: belle is a furry

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haechan: who doesnt trust god

renjun: atheist

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*there are three types of people*

ten: suddenly my knees are on the floor

taeyong: bad squishy ur not the person i know

xiaojun:

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jaehyun: please fight more @taeyong @doyoung

[criticallyacclaimedstranger]

Fic: The Instructor chapter 2, A Rash Decision

Chapter 1: Lesson One | Chapter 2: A Rash Decision | Chapter 3: Good Intentions | Chapter 4: Chicken Soup | Chapter 5: Knotted Strings | Chapter 6: Crossed Blades | Chapter 7: Christmas Party | Chapter 8: Lesson Two | Chapter 9: Shopping Spree

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Rating: General Audiences (this chapter!). After this one, it's going to get Explicit.

Fandom: We Can Be Heroes

Relationship: Marcus Moreno/Original Female Character (Kate)

Summary: A bad day leaves Kate open to a suggestion from Marcus.

Warnings: This part is General Audiences but it’s going to get very Explicit in the future, so be warned. Here there be cursing and also Kate checks out Marcus's ass because why wouldn't she?

Marcus is five minutes early for his appointment the following week. Kate would appreciate the effort to follow her rules if it wasn’t for the fact that she hadn’t finished up with her previous client and she could not abide being interrupted. It could be dangerous, even fatal – she is, after all, just a normal human being, whereas her clients have all sorts of superhuman powers. One wrong step, one lapse in attention, and that could be it for her, especially when working with a client like Miracle Guy.

He’s among the most powerful of the Heroics, and boy, does he know it. Blonde, blue-eyed, a wet dream for any mother-in-law, he’s also in possession of the greatest ego Kate has ever had misfortune of having to try to penetrate in order to get something of use into his thick skull. Unable to call him Miracle Guy – a true miracle would be if he bothered to listen to her at least once – she’s taken to calling him Jazz. He seems to like that, no doubt it speaks to his self-admiration to be called something cool. Kate never tells him that she puts him down in her calendar as Hugh Jazz.

The only reason this huge ass even comes to see her seems to be so that he can flirt with her. He will do his reps on the machines, smirking at her as he flexes his biceps, and show her pictures of his kid like he expects fatherhood to make her swoon. The only saving grace about Jazz is that he actually seems to be a good dad – not that Kate gives a damn, uninterested in children as she is.

She’s attacking him with a staff at the moment, a task she derives great satisfaction from. Less enjoyable is the fact that he has superhuman reflexes, so parrying her strikes is no challenge to him. It’s mostly Kate who gets a good workout because the bastard, dressed in blue sweatpants and tank top, is barely breaking a sweat.

He parries a particularly vicious blow and can’t resist giving Kate a shove. There is no real force behind it but she still jumps back into a defensive stance.

“What have I told you about counterattacks?” Kate barks, furious with him. “You cannot use your powers on someone who does not have them!”

“Sorry, Kate,” he grins, shrugging a little. “Didn’t think.”

“I suggest you try it, you might even like it” she tells him sarcastically.

”Come on, give me a real challenge!” he snickers as Kate walks over to the weapons section, puts down the staff and takes a gun from a table. She turns around and fires it at Jazz without as much as a blink. He evades the paintball pellet easily, a splash of yellow appearing on the back wall. She fires again, and again, and for each dodged pellet, Jazz closes in on her. Anticipating it, Kate fires again, and this time it’s a direct hit. Jazz grunts and stops, looking down at the bright flower of yellow smeared over his chest. He then looks up at Kate, as if he can’t believe it.

”You always move in the same patterns,” Kate explains. ”You’re predictable. I saw through that immediately and fired not where you were, but where I knew you were going to be.”

Kate’s words are clearly not appreciated: Jazz’s handsome features distort in a grimace of discontent.

”I gave you that one,” he tells Kate. ”Wanted to test you.”

”You’re not here to test me, I’m here to test you. And you failed.”

”I’m more or less bulletproof,” he shrugs, ”had you really shot me – ”

”Is that something you really want to try? Getting shot? Because let me tell you, bulletproof or not, it’s going to hurt.” Kate’s patience is wearing thin. ”You don’t know what your enemies might come at you with. Maybe bullets, maybe something else, something that’s really going to hurt even superheroes.”

The door to the locker rooms open at the far end of the gym and Kate’s attention is divided between Jazz and Marcus, who has stepped out and is surveying the situation.

”We’re not finished here!” Kate snarls to him, pointing at the door. ”Get out.”

Almost comically, Marcus back out, and Jazz chuckles when the door is closing.

”Man, golden boy Marcus is in trouble…”

”So are you,” Kate snaps back at him. ”I don’t know how many times I can tell you this, but if you don’t get over your ego and start working with me instead of against me, I don’t see any reason for me to give you my time. I’m not here to entertain you. If you can’t do the work, let’s just stop wasting each other’s time.”

”You need to loosen up, Kate.”

”You’re making it very hard for me, Jazz. Now get going. Your time’s up.”

Kate dismisses him and retires to her office for a drink of water, a frustrated sigh bursting out of her. She hates how Jazz exposes her shortcomings as a teacher. She should be able to handle his personality, but there’s just so much of it, and it’s so obnoxious.

"Snap out of it," she chides herself. "Do better next time." The mantra that she applies to almost any situation when she finds herself spiraling usually helps her to re-center her energy, but today it doesn't seem to do anything. She has some water and draws a deep breath before returning the to the gym, intent on tackling her next client better.

Marcus is by the weapons rack, eyeing the double katanas on display. He turns around when he hears her approach, and he has the decency of looking apologetic.

"Hey," he greets her before jumping straight to it. "Sorry about earlier."

"There's a light by the locker room door," Kate explains curtly. "Green, you can come in. Red, you wait."

"I saw it but it must be broken because there was no light on at all."

"Fuck," Kate sighs rubbing the bridge of her nose. "I should've known, it's been iffy for a long time. Maintenance doesn't seem to get their heads out of their asses long enough to fix it permanently."

Marcus is waiting with a mild, patient expression on his handsome features, and Kate realizes she owes him an apology.

"I'm sorry for being so brusque," she offers. Marcus smiles wryly, displaying the dimple in his cheek.

"I work with Miracle Guy every day, I know what he's like."

Unable to withstand his charms, Kate smiles back; not a polite, withdrawn smile but a real one that conveys warmth and humor. She indulges in this one comment before rearranging her features into her usual business-like neutrality.

"How's your back, Marcus?"

He blinks, a little surprised. Maybe he thought they'd be bonding over their mutual dislike of Jazz.

“The same,” he admits. "I've tried standing at my desk more."

Kate nods her encouragement. When she asks him if he’s done the yoga exercises she gave him, he looks guilty.

“Only once. It’s hard to get something done at home, I’m taking care of my daughter on my own.”

“How old is your kid?” Kate asks and sees the all-too-familiar glint in his eyes when he gets to talk about his child. She’s seen it enough times in other guys she never hit it off with.

“She’s ten.”

“Then she’s old enough not to be your excuse. She can manage for thirty minutes.” Kate doesn’t have patience for people who use their kids as crutches.

“I like being with her.” There’s a line between Marcus’s eyebrows and there’s a defensive tone in his voice.

“Then be with her, by all means” Kate shrugs. “But don’t complain to me when your back doesn’t get better. It’s a choice that you have to make.”

“I forgot you’re not the nourishing kind,” Marcus mutters, resignedly.

“Not my forte, no. How about the gym here?”

“I’ve used it a couple of times.”

“Good. Any problems with the machines?”

Marcus puts his hands on his lower back.

"No, but I still get uncomfortable here. Not pain exactly, just…"

"Tight?"

He nods.

"You need to stretch your glutes. They’re not used to your standing and the tightness radiates up towards the back."

"So if I sit, my back hurts, and if I stand… my back hurts?" Marcus quips lightly.

Kate allows for a small smile. "Life hurts. You just have to breathe through it."

"Is that what you do?" His stare is piercing through her skin. "Breathe through the pain?"

Momentarily at a loss for words, Kate stares at him. He is definitely flirting with her but not in the exasperatingly obvious and obnoxious way Jazz does: complimenting her, taking every opportunity to touch her, straight out asking her if she wants to have dinner the next night his kid is with his mom. No, Marcus is a lot more subtle about it – if one can call his innuendos subtle.

What really grinds her gears is that while she knows how inappropriate this is, she’s also ready to admit that she’s attracted to him. He has a nice body and she likes those. Moreover, he’s humble and attentive: qualities she respects and doesn’t find too often in good-looking men. It’s infuriating and exasperating that she feels this way about him.

"We have work to do," she reminds Marcus snippily and gestures towards the gym machines. As if nothing out of the ordinary was ever said, Marcus obediently walks over to the first one and Kate forces herself to focus. She doesn't need this now, she has to concentrate on her client, on Marcus, with his back as broad as a barn door, walking in front of her. His bad back, which she now has to try to fix.

She goes over the exercises with him again and checks his technique, being sparse with praise, but her irritation melts away as she gets to immerse herself in the work, focus on the tangibility of muscles, joints, limbs. She notes in passing that Marcus has a cute ass: small and flat with lean muscles. Showing him a couple of stretches for the glutes, she shamelessly grab him by the hips to adjust him into position when he himself can’t find the right alignment. Knowing it’s unprofessional, she tries her best to push away the heavy feeling of guilt.

It’s not like he hasn’t shown her any interest.

Interest that she should ignore and not act upon.

Interest that makes her suspect he likes it rough in bed.

She shouldn’t think about Marcus in terms of bed.

”How do you feel?” she inquires when the session is at an end. Marcus moves his weight from one foot to the other.

”Like I want to buy you a drink.” The answer comes quickly and naturally. She meets Marcus’s dark gaze, barely even surprised that he moves faster than expected.

”Not gonna happen,” she retorts just as easily. Marcus’s face betrays his disappointment: the corners of his mouth drop slightly and his eyes are cast down immediately. Kate almost feels bad.

”It’s not a good idea,” she says with a little more empathy. ”I work for you.”

”Technically, we work together, but okay.” He produces a weak smile. ”I’m sorry. I hope I didn’t fuck it up.”

”No, it’s fine. Let’s just forget it.”

”Sure. Thanks.”

Their eyes meet and Kate feels that surreal hot-cold tensing of the air again, like ice pushing onto her chest so it gets hard to breathe, but the air that does flow into her lungs feels searingly hot.

”Same time next week?” Marcus eventually asks casually, and the moment is gone. In a heartbeat, Kate is back to normal as if nothing happened.

”Let me check.” She goes to grab the tablet and books him in where there is an empty slot.

”Keep doing those exercises. See you in a week.”

He nods, then turns around and starts to walk towards the locker room. Kate steals one more look at his ass before turning her attention to the tablet, and her next client.

Later, after having finished with her last client of the day, Kate makes her rounds in the gym and tidies up while going through the day in her head, like she always does. It stops her from dwelling on work-related things once she’s home.

Washing off the paintball explosions on the wall, she entertains herself by thinking about how satisfying it would be to have Jazz do it. Then again, she knows what a full-time job it would be to convince him to.

Jazz. Thinking about him irks her, but it’s her problem. She needs to learn how to handle him – and it is with no small amount of pride that she realizes that she may have cracked the code today by pointing out to him that he’s predictable. She has to figure out ways to work that into her routine with him before next time, and there is no telling when that will be. He books sessions with her at his own whim, probably when he feels the lack of female attention, is Kate’s pragmatic assumption.

As she gets undressed and steps into the shower, her thoughts are drawn to Marcus. His disappointment when she turned down a drink with him was so plain to see and she finds herself regretting her answer.

She wants to have a drink with him.

It’s a bad idea in so many ways. She works for – together with – him, he has a kid, they’re both workaholics, he’s in a goddamned superhero group for christ’s sake, whoever is together with him would never cease to worry about him.

Not in active duty, though, Kate reminds herself, then exhales sharply. Not helpful.

She’s playing it safe. Just like Jazz. Complacent in her ways, assured that it is enough. And it may be enough – she is happy in her life – but now she’s bothered by the realization that she always plays it safe, always is the good girl, never treats herself.

The day’s frustrations make her reckless. She doesn’t want to be a good girl anymore. And something tells her that with Marcus Moreno, she could be anything but.

Stepping out of the shower, she wraps a towel around herself and goes to the office to fetch the tablet. Without thinking, she types an email to him.

That drink you mentioned. I might be up for it, preferably tonight if you can leave your kid with someone?

She taps Send before she can change her mind, but only after that does she realize that it’s quite late and that he has probably left for home already.

Fuck.

Drying herself off, Kate has to focus on her breathing to calm her heart that’s racing with remorse. What the hell was she thinking –

The tablet announces the arrival of a new email with a bright ping. Heart in her mouth, Kate practically throws herself over it and opens the new message.

You’re in luck, mom has my daughter. I’m still at work, wrapping up. Drinks and a bite?

“Well, fuck,” Kate breathes, exhilaration replacing anxiety.

I’m at work, too. Front gate in 30?

The reply is almost instantaneous.

See you in 30.

She bounces up and grabs the hairdryer, grateful that she always keeps a change of nicer clothes at work, and some makeup. She’s not going to make too much of an effort: jeans and a blouse will do, and nice sneakers. Just a little bit of makeup, nothing fancy.

Twenty-five minutes later she arrives at the front gate, finding Marcus there already. Having forgotten that he wears glasses outside the gym, she initially considers his familiar features hidden by the square frames but when he gives her his usual warm smile, she recognizes him. He’s wearing ass-hugging, stonewashed black jeans, a t-shirt and a half-tucked button-down. A black leather jacket crowns the look and Kate can’t stop herself from thinking that he’s a total dilf.

“Hey,” she says. “Hope you haven’t been here long?”

“Just got here. Where do you want to go?”

“There’s a nice tapas bar a couple of blocks away from here?” Kate suggests. She’s been there for lunch a couple of times and their wine list is extensive. It’s also a relaxed place that doesn’t scream romance.

“I know it,” Marcus nods and gestures towards the door. “After you.”

[infinitebells]

When DAD! MORAN KNEW SOMEONE WAS CRUSHING ON HIS BABY GIRL AT SCHOOL, hE TRIED TO BUY A PELLET GUN FOR HIS DAUGHTER SO HE CAN TEACH HER HOW TO AIM JUST IN CASE 🤔

FUCKIN LQKFHUWH HE SO WOULR HOLY SHIT

after you VEHEMENTLY object to that idea, he insists on at least teaching her self defense. by the time he’s done teaching her, he’s just so proud of her for being able to take care of herself.

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