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[ The feed comes into focus on the background, before it's picked up by the user of the locket. A stern woman -- not one seen in a long time appears in the foreground. She nods, brushes a strand of hair from her face. ]

Greetings. I can't say that the timing of my arrival here has been... kind. But seeing as I have been here for a few weeks and it looks that I will not be going anywhere again -- I have no wish to sit idly. I was a leader before, Captain of the Guard of the city I served in. Even if I am not so by name here, for this effort I thought I had best help as I can.

[ Even if she does not entirely agree with the idea of the war -- and getting involved. ]

My name is Aveline Hendyr, and I was here before. Much has seemed to have changed in the time that I was away, however.

Another thing. I offered to teach any interested parties residing in the Seelie castle defense before, to train with a sword -- or to anyone who is already knowledgeable and wishes to have someone to practice with -- that offer still stands as well, now.

[ With another nod, she switches the feed off. ]

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For this effort I think we need all the captains we can get, Captain Hendyr. [ The formality there isn't one she necessarily means to be present, but she likes people who are captains and know how to fight. Even if she isn't one here— well once a captain, always a captain. ]

Do you have any objections practicing with someone younger than you?

Indeed. We need to work together, if we're going to accomplish anything. [ while she wouldn't expect anyone not under her command to adjust her as such but she doesn't try to correct this one. Captain solidarity. ]

Many of the guards I've taught or trained with over the years are younger than myself. I've no objections to it.

Exactly. Even if— we may not all get along, we're still fighting the same fight. [ So to speak. ]

I'll have to borrow one of the swords from our armory to make things a bit even, but I could use my dagger just as easily. [ A pause. ] How much younger were they usually?

Whatever you're more comfortable with. I would be using a longsword, myself.

That depends... The youngest, was perhaps in her twentieth year. Elven.

The closest thing to that I've ever used would be my sword at home. Or spear if we're talking length. You don't usually fight with longswords where I'm from.

[ Reyna's lips quirk up a bit. ] I'm younger than her and not— elven. Sixteen, but I've been doing it long enough that it's second nature to me.

Edited 2015-01-10 08:28 (UTC)

That's fine. If you're really interested in practicing, then it won't be a problem.

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