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[cerebral]

[It's been two days since Charles had regained feeling in his legs again. The note pinned on his door had been vague and at first he'd thought it was another trick, or something temporary. Since then he'd been slipping by invisibly using his telepathy when possible in order to avoid attention while he made sense of the change. Acceptance was still an ongoing process.

But he'd also started to think about contingency plans, which is why he's making his first appearance on the network.]

I'm not exactly equipped for life in this land. Where I'm from, we haven't used horses to get around in seventy-odd years and nobody learns archery or how to swordfight anymore except for sport. It's a bit of a disadvantage, given the circumstances.

So. I need teachers. [The irony of being the pupil for once is not lost on him.] And if you've met me, and you're wondering how - well. That issue seems to have been taken care of.

[He drums his fingers a few times on the table from nervous energy and gives a quick smile. But moving on - ]

In another matter altogether, I would be grateful if anyone would be willing to share with me what magic is like in their world since it's woven into everyday life here and seems to vary so much. It's a new concept for me but I'm interested in learning more if you have the time and the patience.

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[cinnamoned]

I believe I've some experience in archery and horseback if you need someone to help teach you. Though I suppose more important is congratulations if this means your legs have....recovered.

[Even if Snow isn't entirely sure how.]

As for the magic, I know my stepmother knows some from home, Regina. She is in the other Unseelie court. Like I told you, I'm not really the one to ask on that.

[cerebral]

Thank you. [He'd offer more of an explanation, but he's not really sure himself beyond ~magic~ and ~mysterious benefactor~ ]

I'll take you up on your other expertise then. Mr Gray's offered to take me riding as well, although believe me I need all the practice I can get as quickly as possible and often. But yours is the first offer of archery.

[cinnamoned]

I'm sure. It can take a lot of practice but you'll manage. Horses do seem for the most part the means of travel around here unless one has other ways, magic or the like. Which not all of us do. But I'm happy to help teach you, there are weapons in the armory that we can use and the stable horses are available for us as well. So there's no need to worry about buying a bow or a horse for this, unless you wanted to later.

[cerebral]

Mm, maybe later. [Although getting his own horse eventually seems like a good idea. Riding seems like one of those things he'll have to persevere with even if he doesn't have any natural talent.] One thing at a time for now. I should try and get some of the basics down at first.

[Even the basics of basics.]

[cinnamoned]

Yes. The basics first, of course. You can start with one of the provided horses and bows for the time being while you learn.

[Which there is nothing wrong with in the meantime while he learns and then can decide if he wants something better later once he knows to ride and shoot.]