video.

[ohhdeer]

[ when the video begins, at first, the only thing visible is the backdrop of a room and the tines of what appear to be a small set of little black antlers. the feed shakes a little, as if the one holding the tablet is moving it, before it finally settles, revealing a rather nervous looking face. the figure is a redhead, hair tangled around his (or maybe her, it's sort of hard to tell) antlers, eyes wide and a little animal-like and gold. there's a smattering of white dappling almost like freckles at his hairline, disappearing into the curve of his jaw and presumably down his throat, and he looks like he's two seconds from bolting.

he takes a deep, shaky breath when he realizes he has everything working properly, starts to say something-- and freezes. .. okay, asa, try again. this isn't any more intimidating than anything he's done in the last few weeks, after all, right? the only difference is that.. well, he's so totally alone here.. ]

--Ah-- [ well, that's a start. ] Hello. I-- [ he ducks his gaze, fidgeting a little, ears flicking back. ] My name is Asa. I don't.. suppose anyone knows if a.. I mean, how easy is it to.. tell if someone arrived with you? Also--

[ a glance off to the side, brows drawing together. ] --We really do.. fight here? I'm more of a-- a gardener..

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video + text.

[combats]

[ Normally Jacquese doesn't use video, as a mute there isn't much point to it, but this time he does so he can give a reassuring smile and a friendly wave before he switches over to text. ]

hello asa. i am jacquese foran.

the easiest way would indeed be through this device.
and do not worry, you do not have to fight if you do not want to, but training is mandatory i am afraid.

[ohhdeer]

[ had those been.. horns? probably somewhat unexpectedly for some, the sight of them actually seems to relax asa somewhat. it's helpful for him to have other people around who look a little different, since in the world he was born in, humans aren't always friendly to half-breeds. ]

Oh. [ it's little more than a breath of sound, but he lifts his head slightly, reaching up to tuck a few strands of hair back behind an ear. ] I-- I'm sort of hopeless with a weapon, actually. It's not really.. in my nature so much.

[combats]

that is alright. they can teach you here or, if you prefer, i could teach you hand-to-hand combat.

[ohhdeer]

I.. I don't know. Things tend to go a little-- um. A little awry when I get upset or emotional somehow.

[ and that sounds like treading the emotional line to him. still, it's a very nice offer. ]

I-- suppose I could try, though.

[combats]

[ What a curious statement to make, but he's not one to pry. ]

it is always useful to know some self-defense at least.
of course there are types of ranged combat that might suit you more too.

[ohhdeer]

[ ranged combat? oh! like his bow. he brightens a little at that, reaching for it and lifting it into the camera field. ]

Like this?

[combats]

yes, exactly! they can easily teach you how to use that, there are many talented people here.

[ohhdeer]

[ he seems to deflate. ] .. If they can, my brother will personally thank them, I'm sure. He's been trying to teach me for weeks, now.

[combats]

it will be fine. you can always pick a different weapon later if it really does not work out.

like i said, it is not necessary to fight on the battlefield, but it will give you something to work with during the mandatory training.

[ohhdeer]

I guess you have a point. [ he smooths a hand down the length of the bow, the gesture a little absent, before setting it carefully aside again. ] Ah-- what is it that you use, if you don't mind my asking?

[combats]

my fists mainly. as a monk i specialize in martial arts and holy magic.

[ohhdeer]

A mo-- A monk? [ not exactly what he was expecting, somehow. ] Like a.. a Tibetan monk? [ those fight, don't they? ]

[combats]

i am not familiar with that term.
i am from the church of prontera in rune-midgard.

[ohhdeer]

[ he blushes, dropping his face into his hands, the tines of his antlers nearly knocking the tablet over. ]

.. I keep forgetting that we're all from different worlds..

[combats]

[ Goodness, no need to be embarrassed. He switches to video again for a small moment to wave his hands in a gesture to show that it's fine. ]

it takes a little getting used to, but it can be very interesting too.

[ohhdeer]

[ a small nod, finally peeking through his fingers again. ]

I really should be used to this by now, I guess..

[combats]

why? have you traveled across worlds before?

[ohhdeer]

Ah-- just to one. Where I'm from, it's-- [ his brows draw together, an ear flicking as he holds up the index fingers of both hands. ] There are two worlds. The human world and the one that has-- um. Everything else, I suppose. Gods and-- and fantastical.. people. I grew up in the human world, but.. [ a small, uncomfortable shrug. ]

[combats]

oh i get it. sort of like a spirit world?

[ohhdeer]

[ a nod, offering a shy smile. ]

Yes, exactly like that. Normally, people can't really.. cross between, but it does happen sometimes.

[combats]

and you can travel between those worlds? that is amazing.

[ohhdeer]

[ he colours again, ducking his head a little and fussing with the hem of his tunic. ]

W-Well, not.. not really. I mean, I was-- I was kidnapped.

[ his head comes up, expression a little embarrassed. ]

But-- But what about you? I mean, what is your world like? Don't you.. have a spirit world, as well?

[combats]

oh that is very unfortunate, my apologies.

we do have the realm of the gods, asgard, that might be similar. it is not a place one can just go to either.

[ohhdeer]

.. Asgard? [ he looks startled. ] With-- Thor and Loki and the like?

[combats]

yes correct! they are our gods.