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[toldinthebook]

Alternate timelines and a mission right off the bat. And apparently it's science and not magic. [ That one she's still querying. She hasn't seen science like this ] I guess I'm glad I hadn't expected a quiet... life. Not with war mentioned. [ Stating the obvious again, Emma ]

So, I guess now that everyone's back to how they were before this? [ Would you even know if you weren't? No. Don't ask that ]

Right. [ She did have an actual question, too ] Does anyone know how to use a sword? [ Just throw it out there, that's how you do it ] I guess if I'm supposed to use it I should learn how to use it.

( Snow White )

Hey. How are you doing? [ Do you remember me, mommy? ]

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[ringletted]

I'm well. No injuries during the mission, and I was lucky enough not to be affected by whatever it was that changed people's ages.

And you, Emma?

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[toldinthebook]

[ ... Welp. That basically answered the question that she will no longer ask. But may drop hints to ]

That's good. And yeah. It got pretty busy there but I'm okay.

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[ringletted]

Trying to learn how to use your weapon, though! Good for you.

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[toldinthebook]

It's slow going. Swords aren't something I know a lot about.

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[ringletted]

You never used one back home? Why did you choose it?

[solitaire]

Kinda hard ta call it "back" when you've really gone forward, chère.

_{( He inclines his head. God, how embarrassing is it to meet attractive women when you were fourteen. )}

[toldinthebook]

Right. [ Was that French? Maybe. It sounds familiar ] Are you properly forward? [ That sounded better in her head ]

[solitaire]

I am that, oui. _{( Though he raises both eyebrows and grins at the wording. )}

[toldinthebook]

That's great. [ And because she's not going to just assume: ] Did we talk before?

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[foolofatook]

Oh! Hello, Miss! I know how to use a sword. I was taught by an excellent swordsman.

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[toldinthebook]

Great. Do you have any tips?

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[foolofatook]

Well, it is always good to keep your feet moving. You can easily be overbalanced and knocked down if you try to stand firm, but your opponent is stronger. Practice as often as you can, so your wrist can easily support the weight of your blade, and you can make your movements faster, and more fluid. Ehm, I have a short sword, which is better for stabbing than slicing, so that is my preferred attack and may not suit you if you carry a sword of the Big Folk.

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[toldinthebook]

Right. [ That was a lot. Or it sounded a lot since she had zero knowledge before that. Keep moving, practice often, help build up your wrist. She could do that ] No, my sword's [ Normal sized? Erm ] long.

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[queenoftherock]

Looks like it, yeah. At least, as far as I can see, everyone's normal again. But a sword?

[Not that he can say much, he's got a bow and arrow.]

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[toldinthebook]

At least no one's left behind. And it's my weapon.

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[queenoftherock]

You didn't get one from the Initiative?

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[toldinthebook]

I got this instead. From home.

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[deathofempathy]

....I can use a sword. So, I guess if nobody else offers, I could at least try to teach you. I might not be up for it right away though.

[And yup, he's not feeling too especially talkative, but figures he could at least offer for later.]

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[toldinthebook]

I think I'll need the help. [ Maybe even if she does already get other offers ] Whenever you're good.

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[deathofempathy]

Okay then. I'll let you know later when I feel more up to it and sort out a sword myself to practice with, and we can arrange a time then?

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[toldinthebook]

That sounds great. [ And before she almost forgets: ] Thanks.

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[fortissimos]

[ Sup Emma it's your tiny weird roommate. She could probably just offer in person, but she's been holed up in her room ever since the end of the timeswap, and the tablet is easier to deal with. ]

Swords are what I use most of the time. I train a lot, I don't mind helping out.

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[toldinthebook]

Thanks. [ She remembers you, honest! Even if it's been hectic lately and so many new faces ] I didn't think so many would.

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[fortissimos]

[ And she remembers you! Even if she was her wayyyy too happy and excited timeswapped self at the time. ]

Most people here are pretty helpful, yeah. [ It's still surprising, even now. ] ... So have you ever actually used a sword before?

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[toldinthebook]

I'll get used to it. [ She hopes, anyway. Maybe it won't feel so weird soon ] Once. I don't know how to use it, though.