first report ✘ video [ both courts ]

[indomitably]

[ 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. ]

Comments

video.

[indomitably]

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.

video.

[endurecer]

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?

video.

[indomitably]

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

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

video.

[endurecer]

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.

video.

[indomitably]

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