voice;

[noble_son]

So, now we ready for war. [Nathaniel sighs softly. It says all it needs to about his opinion on the matter.]

I'm no stranger to it, but also no stranger to the fact that not everyone will be able to lift a sword, or a firearm, and charge into battle without certain risk of their own life. I am one such person. An archer, primarily.

But there are certain talents I can offer. I can create powerful traps, and poisons, and I am willing to offer tutelage in the former to anyone who requests it. For those who cannot or do not wish to fight, I can teach you how to move silently. How to hide. How to conceal yourself from the enemy. But you had best first learn how to run.

There is more than one way to fight, and if you must fight, being on the front line is not the only option.

Comments

voice;

[eatsyourscience]

You have a lot of skills.

voice;

[noble_son]

[The rogue lets out a soft, dry chuckle.]

I've had the time and reason to hone them. It's only luck that so many of them are useful in times of war.

voice;

[eatsyourscience]

Lucky for all of us. I'm interested in learning from you.

voice;

[noble_son]

I'd hoped a few people would be. [He's no drill instructor, but when it comes down to it, he is a soldier... and he can't trap the whole mansion by himself.]

What did you have in mind to learn?

voice;

[eatsyourscience]

Anything. Setting traps would be useful. So would being able to hide and move quietly.

[He's been able to sneak up on shadows at home, but they're not very smart, so he hadn't had to be particularly stealthy.]

voice;

[noble_son]

Mm. We can make a start on both, and see how good you are. [Nathaniel glances away to check the time.]

I'm free now, but don't feel you have to make a start today.

voice;

[eatsyourscience]

I've got my hands full with the diner just now. But let's meet soon.