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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.

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I mean there're plenty of spirits wandering around. This war's been going for thousands of years...lots of people have died. You never know what they're really like 'til you talk to them. [It's stated so matter-of-factly, like Hiro's so used to such things.] But usually they don't seek people out unless you're really doing something dumb. There are some monsters out there though that you probably shouldn't accidentally piss off unless you know how to fight them. Don't go after trolls no matter what you do. They're not as stupid as you'd think, but some of them work for our court. I've heard the selkies are bad but you're a girl so they probably wouldn't eat you unless they felt threatened.

If you think about it, I guess it's mostly based on what you think you'd do that could possibly piss things off.

[ she's just- processing all of that, but the last bit gets oooone big shrug ]

Hard to tell. I only just got here, who knows what could piss them off. When it comes to my brother, it doesn't matter what he's up against, I'll beat the crap out of it. [ a beat ] I don't want to feel like I'm not in control of my own life. I make my own path. And I know that pisses some people off, so- who knows, with spirits.

As long as you're not actively disrespecting them or defacing shrines or whatever you should be okay. [Give him a second...annnnd yeah, he notices Bellamy's on the post, too (and why wouldn't he be since this is his younger sister) and so he's just casually flipping this to a locked, private channel instead.]

...I can respect the rest of that though. Wanting to make your own path and everything? It's...really cool. But the thing about this war is that there are still pieces we can't control. But there's always loopholes, don't you think?

Always.

[ she's quick to answer, mostly because she's way too curious to try and be clever about this. she's not sure there's a point in it anyway, he obviously locked the conversation for a reason ]

You're going to have to fill me in on what exactly you're talking about, though. What's out of our control? Beyond being here in the first place. [ a beat ] Bellamy and Clarke have filled me in on a lot, the basics, you know? But I know there's still a lot I have to catch up on. [ aaanother beat ] Although maybe we shouldn't do that here. [ on the lockets ] It's up to you.

[She catches on fast, it seems, and that helps keep him focused on the subject at hand.] Well that depends on what you'd consider the basics. [A pause.]

I'm...kinda in the middle of something really important and I'm not even near where you are right now. Like, think "across the map" kind of not even near you right now. But I can fill you in on stuff in person when I get back. [He's also thinking it gives her time to learn more from others here like he had before he overloads her with information.] That's up to you.

Events, mostly. Battles won, battles lost. Different people and places to look out for, and which to avoid. Basics.

[ and more personal stuff, obviously, but nothing she's going to talk about with anyone besides Clarke and her brother. she takes a short while to think over what the smart way to go about this would be, and eventually she shakes her head ]

Let's wait. Once you're back we can talk. And go looking for monsters.

[ she quirks a grin, because hey it's some serious stuff! she totally wants to go monster hunting! but she realizes it's silly to treat it as just another day in the life here. ah yes. conversations whilst monster hunting. ]

[Hey, that is just another day in the life here. He chuckles under his breath at her suggestion but the grin suggests he's not outright saying no. He could use the practice anyway and if they start small, how bad can it be?]

We'll have to stick around La Llorona but doesn't sound like a bad plan to me. [He'll...explain why he has to stay close later. He's trying to build some credibility here and saying "my not-dad grounded me" probably won't help.] Give me a few days and I'll call you back on the lockets. Fair?

[ there's definitely a curious squint at the condition, but she doesn't question it ]

Fair.

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