[ Video; Seelie Locked ]

[knightscode]

[ Lancelot looks tired, dishevelled, but determined. He's at least free of injury now, and making an attempt to look some degree of... serious, collected. In control. He's also in the company of John Grimm, who while not exactly looking pleased probably looks a few degrees less wrecked. Lancelot takes a deep breath, and manages to force a small smile. Behind them appears to be the training yard of Caer Glaem, which is being slowly set up by a few soldiers milling around.

Lancelot's tone is quiet as he speaks, quieter than perhaps people who know him may be used to, but it is measured and firm still. Controlled. ]

For those who do not know me, my name is Lancelot. I am Field Marshal here in Caer Glaem. Those of you that do, however, may recall I ran a training session a month previous. John Grimm --

[ -- and Lancelot glances sideways to the man with him. ]

-- and I have been asked to run them as a regular effort henceforth.

[ Your go, John. ]

The both of us have experience fighting both at home and in the Drabwurld, if you’re worried about qualifications. If you don’t know how to fight, even to simply defend yourself, then we ask that you absolutely come. If you do know how to fight, we ask that you come anyway; if nothing else, this is a good chance to practice your skills and maybe learn a few new ones. The same applies if you use magic.

[ A pause and, though it looks like saying this pains him, John adds: ]

Though we do ask that you not use lethal force. Training weapons will be provided as needed, and we will have healers standing by at each session.

[ Lancelot hesitates, nods approval finally as he tries to work out other things they need to cover. Right. Be encouraging, sound like you know what you’re talking about Lancelot. You just declared yourself supposedly in charge. Try to seem like you deserve that. ]

The training yard here will be set up to allow any who wish it to come and go as they please. We will try to attend every day but if we are not on hand some of the soldiers will always be here. Even the strongest of soldiers can benefit, fighting styles are different here in the Drabwurld. The shard that sits inside your chest can be used to amplify your strength and speed, and I will happily pass on the art to any who ask. As much as that, you are of course welcome to help us train if you have the experience. We will not turn away help.

We know that many of you do not want to take part in this war. That’s fine. But the Drabwurld is dangerous, and it’s not just the war that makes it that way. We can help you learn how to keep yourself alive in the event that something happens.

[ A pause, and he glances sideways at Lancelot, then nods slightly to himself. ]

[ Lancelot offers John a tiny smile, than turns back to the locket and inclines his head a little. ]

Thank you for your time.

[ Will that do? That’ll do. ]

[ OOC; Log if anyone wants to play out training! ]

Comments

video;

[parallels]

[Ignoring the fact that I failed at that log Clara pauses and then flips the video on. She's determined to get this done and also not look as still miserably behind as she feels she is.]

You know I'm in, John.

[Then she nods at Lancelot.]

I suppose this is round two then. Didn't scare me away. Though I still haven't properly mastered the mace yet. Getting better at not nearly knocking myself over.

video;

[chromosomes]

[ wait- ]

You're using a mace?

[ huh. ]

I did not expect that.

Re: video;

[parallels]

Did I strike you as more of a bow and arrow sort of girl?

[Whatever that means.]

video;

[chromosomes]

No, but now that you mention it...

[parallels]

Are you offering to teach?

Is that why you mention me mentioning it?

[chromosomes]

If you want to learn, I'll teach you whatever I can, provided I know what the hell I'm doing to teach it.

[parallels]

I want to learn everything.

Anything you can teach, I'll learn.

[chromosomes]

Teacher becoming a student, huh?

[parallels]

Something to that effect.

It's rather poetic.

video;

[knightscode]

It will take time and practice to get used to moving with the weight of it. I would be happy to work with you again, if you like.

[ He tilts his head a little, a touch playful. ]

Or equally I am sure John would be an excellent teacher for you.

[parallels]

I'd like that very much.

[And she catches that playfulness and counters!]

Or maybe I'll take you both and maximize my output.

[knightscode]

Surely not at the same time. I am not sure you are ready for that.

[parallels]

And now you've gone and dashed all my expectations.

[knightscode]

Perhaps with a little more training? You need to work on better finding your centre of gravity, so that when you swing the weight of the mace does not carry you -- that you control it.

[ Oh.

Right.

Yeah he was actually being entirely serious, any suggestiveness as accidental.

Sorry Clara Lancelot is an oblivious puppy. ]

[parallels]

[And she laughs. The obliviousness is very endearing.]

Well then we best get started. Can't wait until I can handle both of you.

[knightscode]

Then I will see you down at the training yard whenever is convenient. We will be present as many days as we can. I have no doubt with enough training you will be a good fighter.

[ #CONFIDENCE ]