The Workout

Posted on 26 Dec 2023 @ 9:59pm by Lieutenant JG Thex sh'Zoarhi & Master Chief Petty Officer Alexi Michelle

908 words; about a 5 minute read

Mission: S3 Episode 5: Diplomatic Incident/Hydaransz Again (Main)
Location: USS Tomcat Gymnasium
Tags: Thex sh'Zoarhi, Michelle

CPO Alexi Michelle carried a small duffle bag into the gym. It had been way too long since she'd had a good workout. It bothered her that she had not found a workout partner since she had arrived on the ship, but then, she hadn't really taken time to work out at all. She set her duffle down on a bench and opened it to grab a water bottle and a towel and set them out. She glanced around the room at the various pieces of equipment available for use. There were a couple of workout dummies that would have to suffice for now. She sat down and wrapped her hands for protection before she began her warmup exercises.

Thex was humming to herself as she made her way to the ship's gymnasium. As per her usual routine, she need to hit the ship's gym to help keep herself in shape. Stepping through the doors she she noted the one other individual in the room. " Morning. Nice day for a workout" She said dropping her own bag on one of the benches before stepping onto the mat to do some stretches.

Alexi nodded, "Yes, it is always a nice day for a workout." She gave Thex a small smile, "Of course it helps to actually get down here once in a while. I should have been here days ago. Need to keep in shape and keeps my skills up to par." She continued her stretches for a few more minutes before making her way over to one of the dummies.


" I know that feeling." The blue girl replied with a grin. " I'm Thex by the way what's your name?" She enquired politely as she carried on her warmup.

"Nice to make your acquaintance, Thex," she replied as she squared up to the dummy, "I'm Alexi. Just got transferred to the Tomcat so it's been a while since I've had a chance to get in a gym." She hoped this would explain just how rusty she thought she was as she began to round-house kick the 'opponent'.

" I know that feeling." The Andorian replied as she finished her stretches and moved up to her own training dummy.

Alexi began to do a series of punches and kicks that she'd been taught through the years to help her get more limber. It was difficult to get in a good workout working with just the dummies. After a few minutes Alexi moved away from the dummy and started 'shadow boxing'.

" You need a partner?" Thex said from her training dummy. She to always did find sparring easier with a partner.

Alexi smiled over at the other woman, "a sparring partner would be very welcome. I never seem to be happy with my workout until I have to actually respond to another person's attack."

Thex nodded before heading for the sparring mat. " ready whenever you are." She added as she prepared herself.

Alexi squared off with her opponent, neither of them quiet knowing the other's abilities or tactics. In Alexi's mind this would be an excellent opportunity to improve her hand-to-hand combat skills. She took a moment to study Thex's stances, attempting to determine her style of combat.

Thex struck first letting out a series of punches and kicks aiming for Alexi joints. She'd openly admit she wasn't the best at Kharakom, but the insane cultist she called parents had made sure she could hold her own.

Alexi managed to avoid most of the impacts to her joints with a series of quick spins, blocks, and 'duck and rolls'. Whatever form her opponent was using was definitely geared towards incapacitating quickly. Alexi came out of her last spin with a roundhouse aimed towards Thex's head followed quickly with an upwards palm strike towards her face.

The blue girl managed to block the roundhouse kick aimed at her face and dodged back just enough to miss the blow to her face. " Very good what are you trained in?" she asked as she readied her next attack.

"Nice block," Alexi remarked as she stepped back into a ready stance, "It's mostly just self defense training from my instructors. I think there's Karate and Judo mixed in with some other forms."

" kharakom and hleshvalath mixed in with some dancing moves i picked up." Thex replied letting out another few probing jabs.

Alexi showed a bit of confusion on her face, "I don't believe I have ever come across either of those forms. And I am curious how you incorporate dancing with your styles. " She stepped back out of the 'ring' to continue speaking and dropped her fighting stance. "Perhaps you will allow me to study some of those forms, I think it would be quite advantageous in security." She pushed her hair from her face, "But, that will have to wait. I need to shower and change before going on duty. I think I have the honor of doing rounds this time," She chuckled as she began to remove her gear and pack it away.

" I'll happily show you some moves. I'll see you around the ship." Thex called after her as she returned to the training dummy to continue her workout.

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