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[quarterelf]

[When the video clicks on, it's nicely arranged so that Seles is visible sitting in a chair in her room and her hat doesn't take up too much of the screen. Her hands are folded formally in her lap off screen and she gets right to the point.]

I'm interested in training... So for those of you who happen to be experienced in using swords, I'd like to request that you share your routines with me. I could make my own, of course, but I've heard it's more educational to encompass knowledge from a large variety of people.

And could Cloud respond to me as soon as possible? It's... regarding the same thing!

...Thank you. [Click!]

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[knightoflight]

I'd be glad to share what I know. What type of swords?

[He has three.]

[quarterelf]

[This reply takes just a few minutes but she does get to it.]

Longswords would be preferred though I'm interested in hearing about them all!

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[wilder]

[It really is her. He watched the feed three or four times, each time feeling like there's a stab deeper in his stomach. She shouldn't be here. She shouldn't be asking how to fight, like she plans to fight in this stupid war. Why does everything always go wrong?]

[Eventually, against his better judgement, he replies. The name on his tablet is "KANEIS", and he uses text to avoid giving away his voice or face]

You're a little young, aren't you?

[...okay, at least that seems impersonal enough!]

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[quarterelf]

[Well, it works as a disguise at least. Whoever this person is is doubting her because of her age... But that's easy enough to urge away, unlike some other things.]

I am here aren't I? My age isn't something that will get in the way.

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[chore_boy]

I'm not a swordsman, but I've studied with them quite a bit. What do you mean by 'routines', though? General exercises or postures?

[knightoflight]

I have a longsword. Do you have your own? How much training do you have?

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[fashionablylate]

[This takes him a while -several hours- to get back to since it wasn't a direct call. And. ...Look it's hard enough for him to remember to check his messages. Learning to check a forum is going to be even harder... But he does get back!?]

You want... to know my training regimen?

[He is just a little surprised. And confused. Though he probably should have seen it coming.]

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[quarterelf]

Exercises and training are what I meant specifically. I haven't had any training that was too official.

[quarterelf]

Yes, I do! I've trained for... some time [a vague and unhelpful answer, she knows] but it was never truly official.

[This means she did it in secret but. Yes.]

[knightoflight]

I'd be curious to learn your style as well.

Have you ever used it in combat or merely sparring?

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[quarterelf]

Oh!

[The small voiced surprise comes first before she can compose her words. She had thought he'd never reply at this point (she waits a lot but that doesn't make her patient!) so it was good to know he was around.]

...Yes, precisely. As well as any tips you may have learned from your experiences or training.

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[virtu]

You could ask Lloyd.

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[wilder]

[And you SHOULDN'T BE. He wants to point out her illness so much, since man he's kinda worried about whether or not she can even BREATH in this place much less fight- but dammit he can't point that out without outing himself. UGH.]

[So after a pause (where one can imagine him pulling at his own hair locks) he'll reply]

...Yeah. Hope not.

Didn't think people would be so eager to train to help someone who kidnapped them.

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[quarterelf]

[This takes a few minutes to reply too. Lloyd... It sounds familiar. And coming from this girl-- Colette?

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...Was he one of you? The ones traveling with my-- ...the Chosen One?

[quarterelf]

...I've used it in combat a few times, yes.

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[skirtcladgunner]

[This girl seems to be a bit younger than Tori, and that's something that never fails to make Tori's stomach twist a little. What are they thinking...?

Still, she answers. Her voice is polite, soft, much more gentle than how she speaks to most:]

Unfortunately, I don't use swords. But I'm trying to learn some self-defense techniques, so maybe you'd be interested in those? After all, defense is just as important in a place like this, right~?

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[quarterelf]

[Meanwhile Seles is just defensive about her own thoughts over here. Kidnapped... That's true, but... but--! This is a big chance for her!]

You don't understand. This is important.

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[virtu]

Yeah, the boy in the red coat. He's my best friend, and he's a really amazing swordsman.

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[quarterelf]

Defense? [She frowns as she considers this. There's... her shield. She feels like without something between her and her opponent it won't go as smoothly.]

I understand what you're saying, but I prefer to use a shield. ...Unless you're able to help me with that, of course.

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[quarterelf]

He's here too?

[Who else is here from back there?! Ahhh... She pauses, clearly torn about more than a few things, before bluntly concluding:] I'm not interested in his help.

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[virtu]

[ awww Seles is so modest. that's to be expected from a fancy noble girl! ]

Don't worry! I'm sure he wouldn't mind.

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[wilder]

Important? How's this important?

[Other than putting your brother into a second grave...!! ]

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[quarterelf]

I-I'm not worried about whether or not he'd mind! [She's so confused by you Colette.]

This is something I need to learn on my own, thank you. [Ignoring that that is completely different than what she just asked for...]

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[originalgaangster]

I know a bit about swords, but I'm not sure I'm really qualified to teach anyone, yet.

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[quarterelf]

[This reply takes her a few minutes.]

I need to become stronger. It's too complex to explain beyond that.