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octavia blake. ([personal profile] unafraid) wrote in [community profile] eachdraidh2015-06-23 02:47 am

video; unseelie

So I know a lot of people probably have a lot of training under their belts already, routines they have no interest in changing, and the last thing anyone wants to hear is a new kid asking more questions, but- [ she shrugs ] Here I am.

For whatever reason, the monarchs decided to take me from right before I was about to start my formal training. [ a beat ] Formal in the sense that I was about to be someone's second. A total bad-ass literally told me I would start my training "tomorrow", but- [ then those sTUPID IMPS HAD TO GO AND- okay, not getting mad about the imps again. moving on. ] I've learned how to use a knife, and I've learned a lot of combat movement, stealth, the basics. But I never got much time to practice. So that's what I'm asking for now - people who want to practice.

New people, probably, but people who know what's useful and what's not in a war like this would obviously be good too. People who have a lot to learn, but won't be afraid to get hurt and mess up, then get up and try it again. People who won't shove my inexperience down my throat, but won't go easy on me either. I don't need to be babied, I need to be taught. [ another pause ] No magic, not yet. I get it, we need to learn it, but I need to know my way around a blade before I try figuring out any of that crap.

Which means I need a weapon of my own. Mine, not something borrowed. I know I can't fight a war with a small blade, but I don't want a sword either. [ not yet ] I want something more like a machete. Anybody know where I can get my hands on something like that? I'll work for it. Whatever it takes.

-- And that's it. Let me know.
ofmyth: (swing that hammer)

video

[personal profile] ofmyth 2015-06-23 01:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's a moment of silence at the start of Thor's response, as sizes her up.]

Aye, I will aid you. Teach too, if you've none for that task yet.
ofmyth: (When you have to start again)

[personal profile] ofmyth 2015-06-26 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
How soon do you wish to begin?
ofmyth: (There's no one to save me)

[personal profile] ofmyth 2015-06-27 02:23 pm (UTC)(link)
In battle, you may have to fight with whatever comes to hand. Think of it as simply another skill to learn.

[But he smiles all the same. He knows it's nicer having your own familiar weapon.]

Are you in Caer Scima? I could be there today, though not for another hour.
ofmyth: (When you have to start again)

[personal profile] ofmyth 2015-07-01 01:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Very well.

[Shall we do action?]