Cue Rocky Montage

[hesam-bb.livejournal.com]

Who: Hesam (hesam_bb), People That Agreed To Train Him. Also open to all who might be passing by or acknowledge he's looking for some butt-kicking classes.
What: Hesam wanting to learn more self-defense to avoid almost being killed again.
When: After his request for training - the exact time and day is up to everyone else's schedule
Where: The gym, outside, anywhere with space to practice fighting skillz
Rating: not rated yet
Notes: Both actionspam & 3rd POV welcome


Hesam felt a lot better after making the first step of asking for help. He was pretty nervous about inviting people to potentially kick him around but he was sick of feeling so outmatched. Especially with the memory of almost dying stuck on a loop in his head. The gun lessons from Zoe had helped but he couldn't rely on a gun to be in reach at all times.

If he got attacked in the clinic again, there wouldn't be a gun to save him. He couldn't keep depending on his super powered friends to help either.

So, time to learn how to at least put up a fight. He knew he looked like he hadn't slept for a while and possibly not strong enough to start but he was sure after a few rounds and lessons he would be more confident. Being less paranoid would help the non-sleeping thing too.

He stood waiting for his new teacher to meet him at the place they agreed to and tried not to look too twitchy.

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[demontobeloved.livejournal.com]

"That's me. I'm Cole." He walks up to Hesam and offers out his hand. "Nice to meet you."

[hesam-bb.livejournal.com]

He takes the hand with a half smile. "Good to meet you in person." And boy is he glad this Cole guy isn't built like a wrestler.

"So how do you wanna start? A warm up?"

[demontobeloved.livejournal.com]

Cole stands a good 6'2", pretty tall, but he looks a bit lean.

And Cole's hand instantly tightens over Hesam's, and he pulls back, aiming to pull the man down to the ground. He's very strong for his size, due to his demonic side.

If successful, he'll smirk down. "Lesson number 1, don't trust anyone that you think may attack you."

[hesam-bb.livejournal.com]

Of course Cole is successful - Hesam isn't in the right frame of mind. Yet. But he'll play off his unease as best he can by making a show of pouting and then pushing himself up, dusting off.

"Lesson number one could have just been 'don't trust anyone'," he replies dryly. "I let you do that. Totally a warm up. Testing you. That sort of thing."

[demontobeloved.livejournal.com]

"Where's the fun in not trusting anyone?" Cole grins. "And, yes, totally just a warm-up. Hope I passed the test?"

[hesam-bb.livejournal.com]

He could appreciate another dude not giving him crap after a hit to the ego, so he smiles.

"Yeah, you passed. Wanna show me how you did that?"

[demontobeloved.livejournal.com]

"I'll show you the simple version, come over here."

He holds out his hand. "We'll take it nice and slow this time. Promise."

Demon's honour.

[hesam-bb.livejournal.com]

He shoots him a doubtful look but takes the hand, trying not to wince. When Cole shows him the next step, he tries to pay extra attention.

[demontobeloved.livejournal.com]

"One of the easiest ways is to do this..." He pulls on Hesam's arm, bending down and pushing his shoulder into his chest, before standing up.

The action would send Hesam tumbling over Cole's back and onto the mats, but not at a force as before.

"Wanna try it on me?"

[hesam-bb.livejournal.com]

He heaves a sigh and bounces on the spot to loosen up a bit.

"Yeah, okay. I'll try it." He moves into position, going slowly and tries to mimic the action. It's different to the movements he's used to.