V O I C E ★

[debtor]

[The voice on the other side of the tablet is young and vaguely male, and a little hesitant. Despite being here for months, this is is the first time he's actually tried posting to the network himself, and addressing a sizable, unseen audience, live, is somehow daunting. . . But he knows he needs to find someone, sooner rather than later, so:]

Er. Good afternoon! I'm wondering... if there is anyone here who is skilled with a sword, who would be willing to help train a beginner? I've a few months' practice already. And I don't require formal lessons, but I would appreciate a sparring partner. [ a pause, he clears his throat ]

But, if preferred, I could provide compensation for lessons...

[Though he'd rather not, it seems only prudent to offer. —And oh, right:]

Right, also, my sword is— a bit broad. And tall. And held with one hand? I don't know if that matters!

[He knows for a fact there are talented swordsmen here. One in particular comes to mind immediately, but he's not going to just ask him. And there's one or two others he could possibly wheedle lessons out of, but isn't it best to cast a wide net?

He's about to end the feed there, when he remembers one last thing: ]

And if it's all right, I have a question for those who use one of the Initiative's sentient weapons. ...How long did you train with it before it began to 'evolve'? Were the changes very drastic?

Thank you very much!

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[debtor]

No, I don't know what that is!

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[velveteened]

Aah, I wish I could show you the doll Echo got at St Bridget's Day...he's very popular in Reveil!

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[debtor]

[What is anything you're saying.]

Reveil... is where you're from?

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[velveteened]

( casual diversions from discussing sad things that's what )

Yes, that's right. That's the city we all come from.

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[debtor]

And St. Bridget's Day, is that a big holiday? [He knows there's a St. Brigit, but that's all...]

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[velveteened]

It is! It's sort of like the Valentine's Day some people have.

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[debtor]

Do you receive dolls, like valentines, then?

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[velveteened]

No, that's not it. She got one in the festivities. Rather than a valentine, you give someone you like a blue feather.

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[debtor]

[That's... oddly specific.]

Why?

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[velveteened]

Because of the story of St. Bridget! She was a blue-winged angel who came down to earth.

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[debtor]

Oh! [Clearly a love story.] It sounds like a lovely holiday.

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[velveteened]

It is! It's a shame no one else here celebrates it.

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[debtor]

We've so many people from different worlds here, I wonder what sort of holidays we all celebrate. It'd be interesting to hear about them.

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[velveteened]

You should make a survey and ask people about them!

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[debtor]

I guess I could. People seem to enjoy surveys...

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[velveteened]

They're a good way to pass the time.