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[erythristic]

[when the feed comes on, Grell looks calm, put together, in more practical clothing than her favoured dresses. it's early morning, and the sunlight is illuminating the space outside where she is.]

Right then. The call to arms has been proclaimed once again, and I'm more than aware that there are those of us who either know little about what's expected of us, or who have let their joints rust over in the calm.

That ends today. Preparations at the Ward have been re-established for the month, and if you are uncertain in your abilities, wish to try something out, or need to know which end of a sword to grab, attend the training sessions that will be held there for shardbearers and natives alike. Beginner's sessions are in the morning like always, eight thirty sharp, and that's being generous. Advanced sessions are in the afternoon, but that's hardly an excuse to sleep in too late - if last time has taught us anything, it is that we need to be the sharpest we can.

Those that are confident enough in their skills that believe themselves capable of giving instruction, wherever you are in Allaidh Darach, please make yourself known to me - I can hardly carry out this task on my own. I'll be running on good faith, but if I hear that you can't live up to your claims, you will be ousted and I'll see to it that you know exactly what I think of you wasting students' time.

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[zerotohiro]

Somehow I didn't think of you as the type to teach. [He looks...a little worse for the wear in comparison to when they'd spoken last, but he's still sort of entertained by the thought of Grell barking orders at people.] I can't really act as an instructor but I've been training with a couple of things for the last year. I might be able to help for demonstrations or just practice or whatever if you need an extra hand.

[erythristic]

As long as you feel up for it, I know at least one of the instructors will definitely need someone for demonstration every now and then. [she shrugs.] And I'm full of surprises. Organizing something like this - what their Majesties would of me, I would do.

[zerotohiro]

[He knows why she phrases it that way, but he's quick to assure her.] I'll be fine. I've been finding some compromises. I think I'm in good enough shape and practice now to be an assistant of some kind. Just let me know what timeslots you want me to fill in and I'll head out that way.

And you really, really are. [He doesn't mind though. He likes that about her.] You didn't do this back home, too, did you?

[erythristic]

Goodness, no. I worked in collections.

[she knows how it sounds, but she likes how innocuous it seems, though it had been impulsive to say it to Johnny. it tells someone nothing but everything at once, and it only came out when paired with certain rumours about her.]

[zerotohiro]

[Knowing the few things he knows about Grell paired with the rumors...it's not that hard to really guess what that might mean. He's not going to say it out loud though.]

Hey, you're not the only one who had to change careers suddenly. I'm still getting used to my new job, too. [It's a light tease, but it's true.] Just don't be too hard on your recruits, okay?

[And by don't, he means "please do so I can watch and laugh."]

[erythristic]

Now, why would I take away Zuko's job like that? I'm the kind and gentle hand that makes sure they don't collapse, with occasional touches of discipline.

[good cop, bad cop routine is perfected.]

[zerotohiro]

Oh yeah? [Grell, he doesn't buy that for a second. You've gone on missions with Jason. That says a lot.] This I've gotta see. [A pause.] And I've never met Zuko anyway. Is he actually that bad?

[erythristic]

He's not bad. Just...intense. And believe me, that's needed when it comes to rushing training like this.

Somehow I think the two of you would get along.

[zerotohiro]

Hey, intense isn't always a bad thing. Sometimes we've gotta whip people into shape. [Just please not him thank you very much.] But I don't know about that. I'm not really an intense person.

[That is a flat-out lie and he knows it, if his tone is anything to go by.] Either way? Just keep me posted. I'll be there.