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[survivra]

Are the women in this world and your own given as much opportunity to defend themselves as the men?

[ she doesn't wait for any answers, giving a humorless snort of laughter at the locket before continuing. it's not a directly related addition to her question, but it's certainly on the same train of thought: ]

Ridiculous that those already holding power are given the privilege of training to the highest levels of their skills, but those most in need of it are left to rely on the protection of others.

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[huntedby]

No, we are not. I am sure some women learn how to use guns, and in certain sects learn to fight as well as a man, as well as we are capable of...but it is not considered proper.

[Not that she is proper, of course; but she never had a chance to learn.]

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[survivra]

That's more than most women in my world, even the improper ones as far as I know. Though we've not the use of guns.

[ though katsa was fixing that, thanks to porthos. she tilts her head ]

Even with the queen of Monsea herself as my first student, many families wouldn't let their daughters join us to pick up a knife or a sword. They joined in secret at first.

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[huntedby]

Well, they wouldn't be from England. But we do have a great history of warrior queens.

[At least in Scotland and Ireland.]

Are you a fighter, then?

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[survivra]

Yes, a Graced fighter, more unusual than your land's warrior queens. I don't think you're talking as though you're one, yourself.

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[huntedby]

I am not one, no. My fighting is rather...different than the physical.

But I am desiring to learn, here. I don't wish to be a liability to anyone.

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[survivra]

[ she doesn't question what that means but tucks it away to think about later. ]

I'd be happy to teach you if you want. I can instruct in most weapons: particularly sword, knife, bow, to start. There's a lot that any woman can do whatever her size or strength or the level of her experience.

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[huntedby]

I think bow would work best--ranged weapons. Though I do appreciate knife work, I have someone assisting me in that, currently.

What court are you in?

[If she's Seelie that will make things more difficult.]

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[survivra]

That I can do. I live with the Unseelie, though it's not for any court to claim me. It doesn't matter to me if we're not the same.

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[huntedby]

I am Unseelie as well, so it will be easy enough to meet on the training grounds, then.

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[survivra]

I'm currently at the Station, but it's simple for me to take the fairy ring back and ride quickly. Let's meet at the castle Ward sometime in the next few days.

I'm Katsa, by the way.

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[huntedby]

Sooner the better--I thank you for the haste.

[She has a great deal to do, after all.]

Vanessa Ives.

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[survivra]

[ katsa grins. ]

I am usually told to slow down. A pleasure to meet you, Vanessa Ives. I will tell you when I am coming back.