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[latkje]

Apparently, in some countries, in some worlds, blonds are considered dumb! [ He smiles like there's some private punchline, not like he's the butt of the joke. ] I just thought I'd share.

Anyway— [ he makes a circling gesture with his left hand ] people like to use this thing to ask questions, right? This is one you'll like. [ By "you" he means the Initiative, which he is sure is always watching. Well, maybe not always but enough that you can't count on them not. ] I want to practice my fencing.

I guess that's not a question though, is it? [ He squints. ] Okay, how's this: I'm looking for a sparring partner. No, still not a question. Hmmm. [ Tapping a finger. ] Anyone up for a match?

I can't promise I'm anything but out of practice, but… that's the whole point of practice.

And I hope everyone's recovered from that out of body experience. Like I was saying before, It's a tricky thing to fight when you don't know which is your swordhand.

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[velveteened]

They really say that? How rude!

As for fencing, I'm out of practice myself. ( possibly a lie. but most of his education has been perfecting a pretty technique, not much in the way of real experience. ) But I'd like to fix that, too.

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[latkje]

People say all sorts of things. Including "don't shoot the messenger."

Right. It's easy to let yourself go, huh?

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[velveteened]

( he laughs. )

That's true, too! But really, to hear that people say things like that...

( the vessalius house and its characteristic look of producing people with blond hair and green eyes - just like the old hero - is fairly revered in its kingdom; making such a saying odd to even think about. )

It is! Especially with all of the distractions here.

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[commentboxtroll]

Sounds about right to me.

[ There aren't any blond Silverbergs, so it must be true. ]

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[latkje]

The advantage of being stupid is that you never realize your own stupidity.

Smart people realize their own stupidity all the time.

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[commentboxtroll]

Well yeah, but that's an advantage of its own if they manage to stop whatever they're being stupid about and fix it.

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[velveteened]

( betrayer. )

Does it?

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[commentboxtroll]

Most definitely.

[ Cheerfully upbeat tone, is this really Caesar? Spoiler: yes, yes it is. ]

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[for_guild_justice]

Dumb people make stupid stereotypes based on inane details.

[latkje]

And life's so much less interesting when you won't let yourself see its complications.

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[for_guild_justice]

Eliminating complications is far more gratifying.

[whatsupcroc]

Some countries also say blonds have way more fun!

( Man is the rest even important she gets tired of all these people wanting sparring partners, it always involves skills she absolutely does not possess. Boring! )

No one ever says anything interesting about brunettes. I think the only thing I've heard is "they're sensible."

( Which is absolutely hilarious. )

[latkje]

I'm sure I could invent some that you'd like even less. If it bothers you.

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[honorofkings]

...Who would say such a thing? Some of the leaders back home have blond hair and are fairly educated.

[ It's time to do some investigating!! ]

Although, I'd be willing to help you out with fencing if you wish. If not that, I'm a rather decent swordsman if I may say so myself.

[latkje]

It's easier to weigh appearances than what lies beneath them. [ He shrugs. ] I don't mind being underestimated.

But I'd love to spar, milady.

[reshiram]

Blondes, dumb? Interesting.

[his sister wasn't...dumb...]

Is there scientific backing for such a claim or is it one of those strange stories handed down in human history with no basis to it?

[like a lot of the shit you dumb sacks of meat say.]

[latkje]

Even if it wasn't, I'd probably be biased.

[boundbyheart]

And you make it true.

[latkje]

Ah, but one drop of blood won't turn the whole lake red.

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[originalgaangster]

I need to get some sword practice in, but I'm not sure which sword style you use.

I trained under Master Piandao of the Fire Nation!

[latkje]

I trained with the Temple Guard of the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia. But I bet that doesn't mean anything to you, huh?

But I figure, practice doesn't hurt. Except in the literal way.

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[jailbreaks]

If you're looking for a sparring partner, I'd be willing to help with that.

[And he's never heard the 'blonds are dumb' thing, but he'd believe it. His best friend is one and can be quite the idiot even if he's smart. So... no comment, for now.]

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[latkje]

Great. Does the Hold work for you, or do you want to try and find someplace sunny?

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[diplomatique]

Ah, I have spent months without properly fencing. It would be most helpful to have a partner, after so many years of constantly training.

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[latkje]

Years, huh? I hope I haven't lost my touch.