15965/Self defence.

Self defence.
Date of Scene:	13 January 2024
Location:	Mezzanine, Monarch Theatre
Synopsis:	Tim teaches Nikki a few things.
Cast of Characters:	Red Robin, Nikki Hawkins

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Red Robin has posed:
On one of the nights Nikki has stayed over. When she wakes Tim has gotten up before her, and headed towards the small gym area he has in the apartment. He does have a little bit of a martial arts set up, but nothing like hidden below in the roost. So Tim is there wearing jogging pants, and going through some of the basic poses for some of the judo moves.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki has learned most of the rooms that exist in the apartment after the several times that she's been allowed to stay over. Getting out of bed, she's dressed in sleep pants and a camisole, trudging through the house looking for Tim to perhaps see what their possible plans are for the day. As she slips into the small gym room and finds Tim working out, she leans against the door frame to watch him for a few minutes. "Tim's pretty flexible for a guy, isn't he?"

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake looks over and smiles for her, he is glad he was not working out to hard "Well, I try to stay in shape, and have taken some lessons to make sure I can protect myself if someone tries something while I am out. You would be surprised at times people think they can kidnap the rich kid."

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"Trying to do anything they can for a quick pocket full of money except the honest way..." Nikki says this as she takes a few more steps inside the room. "The most Nikki does is some yoga on the weekend... Well, maybe go for a run or two. She'd be in a really bad spot if someone tried to snatch her... and there are countries she might go to where that might happen." Then she grins. "Maybe Nikki will take Tim along as a body guard sometime..."

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods a bit and says "Well, I am ok with that, and also, if you want, I can teach you a bit of self defense as well." He moves over to give her a hug and kiss in greeting.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki returns that hug and kiss, taking a moment to also nuzzle into his shoulder gently. "Actually, that doesn't sound like a bad idea. Tim teaching Nikki how to defend herself. Maybe she won't have to rely on Red Robin or Nick Drago saving her again..." She lets out a laugh then.

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake smiles and says "Well I am sure they would be ok saving you but being able to protect yourself is a good thing. Important thing though always remember just cause you know how to fight you should not be looking for a fight. Not something I think you have to worry about, but something I was taught early on.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki nods. "It's to protect Nikki. Not for Nikki to go off and use on other people." Then she looks herself over a moment. "Should Nikki go get changed into something different?"

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake shakes his head a bit and says "What your in should work. With self defense your often not dressed specially for it, but your not wearing anything to overly baggy or should get in your way."

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"Okay. Uhm..." Nikki seems to think for a moment. "Let me do a little warming up. Nikki knows she can't in a situation but that doesn't mean we should hurt muscles while training." She gives a grin, stepping off to begin some simple stretch moves.

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods his head a bit and will fall in in front of her, streatching a bit with her, as he gets a bit of an idea on het range of motion and such to help plan how best to teach her.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
The yoga she claims to do certainly does show off as she can almost twist herself about like a pretzel. After a few minutes of stretching she shakes herself out and then looks herself over a bit. She then decides to get into one of those movie-style fighting poses, hands up at face level balled into fists and she grins like she's about to lash out a couple punches.

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake smirks a bit and will hold his hands out and says "Ok, hit my hand a couple times." He does look her over seeing if she is making a fist properly or not. Honestly Tim is probably able to tell a lot more than he is letting on he can tell.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki blinks and then stands up a little more straight before she actually jabs out with her right hand and then her left, hitting his hand a couple times. Her fist is tightly kept, thumb tucked inside against her palm and she's got absolutely no real stance to her name. Connecting the hits isn't an issue, really, and she's got a fair bit of strength that she's likely holding back for reasons.

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake looks to this and says "Ok hon, first thing first you need to hold your first like this." He tells her, and shows her the proper way "If you hit something at full force with your thumb under your fingers you will hurt yourself.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki blinks and then nods, following his instructions and watching as he makes a correct fist which she follows. "Nikki always thought that the other way would help you hit harder..." This and then she looks over her hands and nods. "Okay... got it... best to not have Nikki hurt Nikki more than anyone attacking her."

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods his head and says "Lot of people think that way, sorta like thinking about a roll of quarters or just for a loaded punch but you are putting a lot of pressure on your thumb in an odd direction

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki makes an 'ah' motion with her head and then nods. "That makes sense..." Saying this much as she takes position again, with her fists made correctly this time. "Alright, and, was Nikki punching correctly aside from her fists?" She then looks down at her feet. "Oh! Do people really dance on their feet when they fight or is that just what they show in the movies?"

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake says, "You want to be ready to move, but don't pay as much attention to that as more to the per your fighting. A lot of people lead with their hips or shoulders and you can tell a bit about how they are going to come at you from it. You were doing ok but did seem you were holding back a bit."

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"Gotcha. Okay. That makes sense. And Nikki was maybe holding back because she doesn't wanna hurt Tim." The woman says this while getting into position again, this time with her fists made correctly. But if Tim wants her to go all out then she will. She throws another round of 1-2 punches, and there's some considerable force that one may not think comes from that tiny body of hers. Not superhero of any kind of course, but just perhaps surprising for someone her size.

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake is a bit surprised, perhaps. He will dodge them pretty well, he will let one graze him, rolling with the punch. He steps back and smiles "Not bad, not bad," He tells her, He will tell her "OK throw the punch a bit more like this." He stands beside her to let her see the form he is throwing.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki looks Tim over as he shows her a different stance and then nods her head. "Okay!" Is she surprised he dodged her punches? Not really. But she mimics his stance and then throws a couple new punches.

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake moves behind her to give her a little adjustment as he is behind her "Your doing good, and you know where you aim to hit someone if you are fighting?

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki blinks and then thinks on it for a moment. "Doesn't that depend on how they're attacking? Otherwise Nikki thinks a good punch to the gut or jaw would do some damage?" Shifting as he adjusts her stance a bit.

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake looks to her, and says "Well the attack does that a bit, but you want to aim for the soft spots. The nose is a good one break it and they go all teary eyed. Throat, groin, eyes, stuff like that. They are places you should go for.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
"Oh. Okay. And since it's self defense, I have to try not to feel bad hitting them in soft spots because the key is to fight them off and then get away from them?" Asking this but in a tone that's more statement than question perhaps. She smiles after a moment and leans in to kiss his cheek. "Thanks for taking time to teach me."

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods his head and smiles to her, and says "And of course if your getting away, going towards lights and peoples, but I am sure you know that already.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki nods. "Should Nikki call anyone once she's safe? Like the cops?" Asking this as she turns away from him to practice a few more punches into thin air. "Ain't no one gonna mess with Nikki now. Ha!"

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake hmmms and gives her a number, and says "Call this number." He gives her one for a private security firm. It is one the waynes use. It might not get much real use, but it is good for appearances for them, but he knows they are legit "This would be best, they will be there before police can make it."

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki takes the number and gives a nod of her head. "Okay. Will do..." Not that either of them -want- Nikki to be in a position to have to fight, but between New York and Gotham anything can happen. And actually has happened to Nikki. Once. Okay maybe a couple of times. "Are we done?"

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake nods a bit and says "For today yea, but we should practice it maybe once or twice a week for a half hour or so. Get it so your comfortable with it, and you know what your doing more for gut reaction.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki smiles and nods. "Sounds good!" Then she wiggles and steps forward a bit. "I think I wanna shower now...but do we have any other plans for the day?"

Red Robin has posed:
Tim Drake hmmms and says "Not sure, but if your ok with it, I will join you for a shower." He smiles at her.

Nikki Hawkins has posed:
Nikki opens her mouth, closes it again, and then she flushes pink in the cheeks. "Nikki doesn't think she'll mind that at all..." This much before heading off to do just that.