[open] pump up the jam (a.k.a the fitness mingle post)

[galactically]

Who: Sheryl (galactically) and YOU!
What: Exercise classes (see the class schedule)
When: April 11th/13th/15th, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM
Where: Menrva's temple @ the ballroom
Warnings: Fanservice, possible violence, and Genos

Notes: Feel free to make your own top-levels! Threadhop to your heart's content. c:

[Sheryl doesn't attend classes too often nowadays due to her work schedule, but she always makes sure to be on time once the clock strikes three thirty — or at least be fashionably early. Even teachers like herself have to look her best, especially in simple but flattering gym clothes. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoon, the ballroom is open for all things fitness, and Sheryl plans to give her students one hell of a workout.

Don't let her vibrant smiles fool you; she turns into an enthusiastic yet merciless drill sergeant should you ever fall behind on your exercises. The microphone she carries around has a built-in cord that she uses as a whip — definitely not for show! A certain assistant will also be by her side, and he's just as tough if not more so.

To all slackers... abandon hope all ye who enter.]



Outside the Ballroom
[Nothing brings more prospective students together in one place than good ol' promotion, and Sheryl is not above using whatever is on her disposal to gain more members. She already made a BBS post announcing her classes, so now it's time for another tactic: food.

With a charming smile and a wink, she gestures at a small platter of turkey and cheese sandwiches on a nearby table right next to the sign-up sheet.]

Want to get in shape? Gain some extra muscle on your arms or legs? Build up stamina? Then you've come to the right place!

Exercises
[Congratulations, you're now part of the exercise class — whether you're only just stopping by for one session, visiting out of sheer curiosity, or who knows what else. There is plenty of sweating, stretching, fat burning, and muscle building to be done. Mats are on the floor for people to use, and various equipment such as exercise balls, dumbbells, jump ropes, and hula hoops can be seen. There's also a radio that Sheryl is using to turn up the volume so to speak.

So, what can a typical student expect from Sheryl's class?]

Yoga: A whole lot of stretching limbs, balancing acts, and dramatic poses. They start out as simple as lotus positions and cobra poses, but slowly progress into the intermediate positions such as downward-facing dog poses and tree poses. And then... the dreaded plow pose. At least there is music to relax to.

Pilates: Core strength training, breathing, and more stretching through special moves. Feel the burn as you stretch your limbs while squeezing your stomach at the same time!

Other Exercises: Sit-ups, push-ups, jumping jacks, playing with jump rope and hula hoops, etc.

Muscle Training: Want to be super buff? Grab some dumbbells and go to town! They are available from small (about five pounds) to large (about twenty).

Running: Enjoy your laps around the ballroom while catchy music plays in the background! Go race someone! Or you could be a turtle...

Break Time
[Sheryl may be stringent, but let it be said that she's capable of mercy. Everyone should get a break or two now and then, hence why there are healthy snacks and drinks on the table. She's actually taken the opportunity to make small bowls of pot-au-feu, which smells and looks incredibly edible... and some fruit bars, which look lumpy. Sheryl may excel in certain skills, but baking is not one of them — much to her chagrin, coming from a woman who's usually very confident.

Take this opportunity to socialize, eat some food, sneak out of the ballroom, fool around, hide in the corners, etc.]

Comments

[wadoichimonji]

Outside the ballroom

[Zoro chuckles at Sheryl's words, not entirely interested in the whole muscle building thing, but still curious to try. He also wants to see who else will show up because he wants to see how popular his goddess is. So he's walking around, looking at the place, and someone should really stop this man from leaving this particular place.]

Exercises

You think he'd be doing anything else, but nope, zoro is pretty comfortable, wearing his track pants only, and doing Yoga.

And guess who's flexible like woah? Yup, this mass of muscle can do the plow pose quite comfortably. Even though there's no one more surprised than himself.]

...I can't believe I can do this.

Break time!

Then comes his favourite part about exercising, though that was more relaxing than anything really, taking a food break. He'll drink a few of the drinks, each bottle all in one big gulp, and then serve himself some of the food.]

This is pretty good... The mix, not so much though.

[galactically]

[There's a look of exasperation that briefly crosses Sheryl's face, sighing and folding her arms across her bust line by the table. She's known by now that Zoro has a tendency to wander off and get lost into places, to which she has to chase after him before she loses him completely.

The school seems vast enough that she can easily see him cross the threshold and— oh, hell no.

But if she can keep a close eye on him near the ballroom, that should be okay, right?]

Try not to get lost, Zoro.

[wadoichimonji]

Why would you say that?!

[Zoro turns to look at her, pouting.]

I never get lost ok.

[galactically]

Heeeh, but I'm simply telling the truth! It's called learning from experience.

[And she says all this with a not-so innocent smile.]

[wadoichimonji]

... So you get lost everywhere?

[He has an eyebrow raised, and is looking at Sheryl, curious.]

You know... I don't know much about you.. Or me, for that matter.

[galactically]

Don't be ridiculous. Unlike you, my sense of direction is perfect.

[She juts her chin up with a soft puff of breath. No, she won't mention the one time she did get lost in Frontier, nuh-uh. He doesn't need to know that, but...

There's that nagging sensation that prevents her from telling Zoro what really happened to him.]

You can always ask me things! I know my presence alone inspires curiosity in many people.

[wadoichimonji]

Oh? So you'd be able to take me anywhere then, right?

[He chuckles. For some reason riling up Sheryl seems like a fun pastime.]

Ok... What's your favourite colour then?

[galactically]

We'll see.

[So cryptic, Sheryl, but either way Zoro's question raises eyebrows on her end.]

Dark pink. No, perhaps red... Black? I have too many to choose from, Zoro!

[wadoichimonji]

[Zoro just rolls his eyes at her cryptic answer. What a woman.

The he chuckles.]

If you can't answer this question, how will you answer any other then?

[galactically]

But I already answered it! I gave you at least three colors.

[This is her cue to curl her lips at him.]

Why settle for just one when you can pick many?

[wadoichimonji]

[Zoro blinks, surprised, before laughing.]

You're right. Can you say the same about foods?

[galactically]

Strawberry pie.

[Sheryl's answer slips from her tongue far easier than the last one. Technically it's her favorite dessert, one that she's often dreamed about during her concert tours across the galaxy.]

[wadoichimonji]

That was quick.

[He laughs, and them hums in thought.]

What about... Music.

[He looks at her, smiling.]

Those songs you sang at the pool party, tell me about them.

[scrap_metal]

[ Genos notes the quick success of this particular participant. ]

If you're having such easy time, maybe you'd want to go for more complicated exercise routine? [ he even got a book on yoga with various poses for solo, duet or group, so he has his sources to check ]

[wadoichimonji]

That...

[He takes a breath and then changes his position to sit down crossed legged on the mat.]

That would actually be a lot of fun. Got anything in mind?

[scrap_metal]

[ Genos sits down next to him and opens the book. ] Here are examples of some tougher work-out exercises. You had your warm-up, so you could jump right in.

Alternatively, if there is someone else wanting more of a challenge, there are certain exercises requiring two people. [ he skims the pages to find them ] I'd offer the promised spar but-

[ he looks around, the room is full of other people, both gods and shinki training along with Sheryl. Fighting here might not be best for the safety of other people ] -it could be too dangerous right now.

[wadoichimonji]

[Zoro looks at the book, nodding. He's not really interested on doing things alone really.

He chuckles, looking around too.]

Sheryl will kill me if we make a mess too.

[He stretches his arms, and looks at Genos.]

Ok teach, what are we doing then?

[scrap_metal]

[ Let's be honest, they both would be dead. Period. ]

We? [ he blinks surprised ] I guess, I could substitute for another person, but I'm first going to check if there are other volunteers.

[ He's not going to get much of exercises anyway, while someone else could profit it. ]

[ ooc: we could always ping in gnome to have Sonic join in those exercises if you want :D ]

[wadoichimonji]

[He frowns in disappointment, pouting slightly when Genos says that.]

Fine, but if there's no one else, then you'd do them with me, ok?

((ooc: sure! I don't mind))

[mybadhabit]

What?! [Sonic all bout shouts when Genos comes over to ask if he'd like to help Zoro do couple exercises, his face going bright red.]

Why are you asking me? [As if he and Zoro hadn't put on that ridiculous display earlier while running] I mean, I'm going to do it, but only because you said you were going to find me tougher exercises anyway!

[scrap_metal]

[ Exactly! Tougher exercises get! ]

Don't be scared, I'll be here to make sure no one gets injured. [ Genos of course misreads the situation, and finds it amusing to see Sonic so stressed out of fear ]

[wadoichimonji]

[Zoro perks up when he sees who Genos is talking to.]

Oh! He'd be perfect for this! I need someone who's flexible anyway.

[mybadhabit]

I'm not scared, you moron. [He huffs and shoves Genos out of the way, walking over to where Zoro is waiting]

So, you need a partner for some exercises, huh? [He tries to play it cool, one hand on his hip and smirking up at Zoro, buuuuut he's still blushing pretty intensely] Well, you should know, I am the most flexible person here.

[wadoichimonji]

Yeah, I figured. [He nods, crossing his arms.] The way you move when you fight is pretty acrobatic, so I thought you would be good for these.

[He smirks then.]

Unless this is too much for you.

[mybadhabit]

Please. I'm surprised you can manage any of these poses, what with all those... [he trails off, letting his eyes travel up and down Zoro's body] rippling muscles getting in your way.