Gene nods when she says his name. "Yes, that's me. And don't worry, we only just opened a few days ago. I was training in parks before then, too."

He's confident that he could handle anything that happened weirdness-wise outside, but that doesn't mean that he particularly wants to.

"I've got bokkens," he says, "but no bows. Yet. I figured I'd start with the very basics, and archery requires more equipment." He's trying to save his money for now, at least until the dojo turns a decent profit.