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[ofbravery]

[ She was bored. So very bored. She wasn't training, because that's what they wanted from her, and the last thing Merida wanted to do was satisfy the people who wanted her to fight for them. She wouldn't do it. She wouldn't! And that was the end of it.

However, this didn't leave her with much to do. She wandered the city, even explored a bit of the Outlands, but she didn't go far. She was daring, but she wasn't stupid. She knew this world was dangerous, and she didn't want to lose her head without a good reason.

So she finally takes the painstaking time to learn to use the strange device she had been given upon her arrival. It took her plenty of attempts to get it working properly, and even when she does, there are several segments of very brief footage of the redheaded princess growling at her tablet in frustration. ]

Oi, is it working now? About time. [ She clears her throat. ] I want someone to tell me more about the land outside this city. [ It was much too crowded, too cluttered here. She wanted a freer space. ] A good place to explore, t'actually, you know, move around - that's what I'm lookin' for. How do you even stand it in this city?

[ She taps her chin. ] An' while you're at it, tell me what you do around here t'keep busy. I'm goin' out of m'mind.

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[ofbravery]

[ She crosses her arms with a smug look. ] Not just any young archer. The best out of all the clans in the highlands.

Healing arts? Magic, you mean? [ Admittedly, that does pique her interest. ]

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[sharpe]

A bow?! [ Incredulous. ] That ain't going ta me much help ta you. Or anyone, really.

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[ofbravery]

[ Rude. RUDE. ]

You wouldn't be sayin' that if I hooked an arrow through your collar.

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[freewoman]

[She heard correctly. Ygritte gives a rough nod.]

Aye. Nothin'. The land is dead, and the game is poisoned. Y'take what y'can carry. Them cans an' dried meats.

[inafadingcrown]

[That's kind of adorable. Fortunately, she has the good sense not to say that.] Someday, you must give me demonstration, then.

In part- I speak also of herb lore and knowledge of the body, but, at least for me and mine, some of what you might call "elf magic" might be used.

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[ofbravery]

[ Well, there goes half the fun of hunting. ]

An' what about the animals? Give you much trouble?

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[sharpe]

My bullet travels faster, lass, and it'll go off so loudly that yer fingers will slip on yer string.

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[ringbeast]

[He seems pretty thrilled about it, regardless of his next statement.]

I never really heard of it! I'm more in the southeast asia part of things. Real far from that part of Europe. But let's see, maybe with the kind of clothes you're wearing... I'm better at weapons stuff, really. You guys have recurved bows and stuff yet? Crossbows?

[revelation]

Mm, I like training and it's always nice to learn new things from some of the other transports. I really like baking though, but that's probably being I like eating so much!

[ a laugh. ] It's really fun though, especially when other people like what you make.

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[goinbust]

"If you want to actually leave the city area, yeah. I think most of the interestin stuff close to the city's all ready been picked pretty much clear."

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[satsujinki]

Probably for plenty of good reasons. Whether or not you need the help isn't any of our business, I doubt that'd stop people from trying to force it on you.

They're just that sorta people.

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[knightoflight]

Uh.

[....]

I can fly?

[ofbravery]

[ Yes, good sense indeed. ] I'd be MORE than happy to.

[ Show off her skill? Why yes, she will.

Merida was out on all counts of healing arts - not that she's quick to admit that. ] I've done quite well without "elf magic" up to now. 'Spose I can brush up on healing before I go.

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[ofbravery]

So on the outskirts it's not truly wild, hm? [ That was disappointing. ]

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[ofbravery]

What, like a bird?

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[goinbust]

"Nah, not really. Some people still scavenge it so it ain't what I'd call wild. Been to wilder bars."

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[ofbravery]

Nosy and overly-helpful? I'm startin' to sense that, yeah.

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[knightoflight]

Sort of?

[He....doesn't think she's up for a lesson in propulsion versus thrust.]

A big one, though.

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[ofbravery]

[ Europe...? Asia? What on earth was he talking about?

She lifts her bow into view from behind her. ] See for yourself! Crossbows, too. But I carry this.

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[ofbravery]

That so? I never miss a shot. No matter how loud your bullets are.

[ofbravery]

[ Merida definitely likes eating - the baking part? Not so much. ]

What, you share everythin' you bake? You don't just keep it for yourself? [ Is she getting paid, or...? ]

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[freewoman]

If y'know how t'track'em, stay away. I had no troubles. But it's not to say it's not possible.

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[originalgaangster]

[ If food isn't a hobby, what is? ]

It's pretty cool, actually! Uh, basically you use the energy of a combustible fuel, usually by burning it, to make moving parts provide power. Like a water-wheel!

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[ringbeast]

[He's totally jazzed]

Oh, wow, that's great! That's totally great! You've got your own bow and everything, dang! I didn't think they were big on girls carryin' stuff like that back then.

[He moves his hands like he feels like he's supposed to be taking notes, but there's nothing there. Woops, maybe next time.]

Look, I'd love to talk about, like, the stuff you do and the stuff you're into and like... anything. You name the time and place, yeah?

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[ofbravery]

But that must mean there's somethin' out there worth taking.