To Both Courts - Video

[athousandcurses]

[Grainne appears on the locket, looking fairly put together, but here and there hints she is actually a little flustered.]

I... I am not sure how to ask a complete stranger, but perhaps this will do in lieu of an introduction...

My name is Grainne for those of you whom I have not yet had the fortune to encounter. I hail from a land called Eire. My reason for calling is this; I wish to learn the ways of a warrior.

[She pauses, her eyes off the locket for a moment, and takes a breath.]

I... I am looking for a teacher. I am not very suited to physical prowess and I know practically nothing about fighting, but it has become a truth for me that some offensive skill in this world is better than nothing at all.

I also wish to extend my magical abilities. I have minor skill in curses and potions already, but those things are not as suitable for defending or attacking.

If there is interest, I can make arrangements to trade for such training, if you wish.

[With a sigh and a look of relief, she closes her locket. It's done, now all she needs do is see what happens.]



[OOC: When Grainne says she's not suited, it actually means she is pretty darned terrible at it. She will likely frustrate any weapons teacher she has and probably stab them by accident, JUST WARNING YOU.]

Comments

[survivra]

I would help. Even a small girl without much strength can learn how to do a lot of damage.

[athousandcurses]

Ah, that gives me hope. It's a good motto to have.

[Grainne looks interested. Becoming a shield maiden had always seemed a daunting pursuit, but if she didn't need to be sturdy, that made everything possible.]

What do you offer?

[survivra]

No one has to be defenseless, no matter who they are.

[ she almost smiles ]

I can teach you as I've taught others with your experience before. I can show you how to use a knife, how to look for openings in your opponents and how to inflict as much pain as possible. Where to hit in places that require less force to cause as much damage as someone bigger. You don't need to be strong to jam your thumb into a man's eyeball.

[athousandcurses]

You must have a great deal of experience... those all sound very wise. [Though her words are optimistic, Grainne looks a little bit nervous. Maybe it just occurred to her what she is really asking at the mention of jamming eyeballs.]

Do you have a preference in trade for such knowledge?

[survivra]

I don't need anything for teaching you, if that's what you mean. It would be enough for me to know you had the knowledge if it's ever needed.

[athousandcurses]

That is very generous of you. Surely, there is some favor I could do for you, just to put my mind at ease?

[It's said as if a tease, her mood cheerful.]

[survivra]

We'll say you owe me. I'm sure I'll be able to think of some potion or other.

[athousandcurses]

I would be glad to, and no mistake. How shall I address you?

[survivra]

Katsa. I've never heard of your Eire, so I assume you've never heard of my Middluns, but that's where I'm from. When would you like me to train you? And where?

[athousandcurses]

That realm does not sound familiar to me, no. I am planning on a trip to the "Station" at the beginning of the next month, if that is a place you would visit?

[survivra]

I've never been there, but I've been around that area before—I know where it is. I'll see you in good time then, Grainne.

[athousandcurses]

[Her face brightens considerably.]

I will see you then! And thank you, Katsa.