➶ six ( video & action )

[heroica]

Greetings. [ Comes the voice and face of Robyn Cousland, looking chipper enough for someone who has recently lost her three closest friends from Wonderland. Her hair is braided neatly and it's evident she's outside somewhere from the glare brought on by the sun high overhead. ] After my conscription, I picked up a few new skills here and there, but nothing in as much depth as I'd like. [ There just hadn't been time for thorough weapons training, not when you're responsible for the general welfare of a country. ] I think Wonderland may be a good chance to try that again.

I have extensive training in crossbow use and some in short and longbows, but I'd like to branch out to other areas. I learned a little with daggers and knives in Ferelden, but I'd also like to take up with a smaller sword and shield, at least, if anyone trained as a warrior has the time. [ beat ] I'm not a mage, so magic is out of the question, though I do know that that... works a little differently from world to world.

[ Nearby is the impatient huff of a horse and the Warden glances that way, smiling. ]

I'm going riding this morning, but I'd like to start training this afternoon, if I can. [ There's another thoughtful pause. ] It's paid to stay sharp, here, hasn't it?

[ Considering. There's a preemptive sort of inhale, and then she vanishes from the network. ]

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[Video]

[vampdetective]

[Angel doesn't typically offer lessons, but when someone inquires about learning something that happens to fall within his range of strengths, it's hard for him to overlook.]

I've had a lot of experience with swordplay, if you're looking for an instructor. Although-- nighttime might be better, unless you're willing to work indoors.

[For reasons. Don't worry about it.]

[Video]

[heroica]

[ Robyn perks up as he responds; it's a little later than when she'd first recorded the message, and now she's on horseback, a light sheen of sweat crowning her. ]

I am. Looking, that is. [ The time-related request only has her smile politely. ] Nighttime or indoors are fine with me, whichever you prefer. You're doing me a favor, not the other way 'round.

[Video]

[vampdetective]

Well-- it's helpful to me, too.

[He spars with Faith sometimes, but that's always hand-to-hand. Practicing his swordplay has always been a solo activity. He could use a partner.]

I haven't had a lot of opportunities to practice lately. Teaching someone else will help keep me from getting rusty. We can't really afford that here, after all.

[Video]

[heroica]

No. [ Not with the events that crop up the way that they do. ] I'm glad you agree.

[ Most people must feel that way, mustn't they? That it's better to stay sharp here than to let your guard down? With all that's happened... with people having died... ]

Just name the time and place.

[intelligently]

I sometimes set up targets in the forest if you want to join me some time.

[heroica]

I do, thank you. [ She brightens in seeing Lydia's face, welcoming the company of a person she considers a friend and, she knows, another archer. ] Whenever you'd like.

[intelligently]

After your horse ride, maybe?

[heroica]

All right. [ Better sooner than later, in case Lydia has other plans. ] I can send you a message then and we can meet out at the front doors?

[ivehadbetter]

Kitten, I would be very disappointed if you went to someone else to learn how to use your daggers.

[ Really. It is one of the things she is known for afterall. ]

[heroica]

I could never put anyone ahead of the woman who taught me to duel.

[ Robyn grins in return, then offers a little laugh. ]

Are you free, Isabela?

[ivehadbetter]

I always knew you were a smart one.

[ She smiles at Robyn. ]

For you Kitten, I'm always free.

[heroica]

Excellent. [ The grin widens a little. ] Then, where would you like to meet?

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[fatherlesskind]

Weeell.... If you're looking for pointers on swinging a sword around I might know someone who could help.

[Alistair grins, relieved to see Robyn looking so well and refusing to let... everything that's happened drag her down.]

I hear he's not bad at it. Of course, I don't how good a teacher he is but he's always willing to help a friend. And might not mind learning a thing or two in return.

[It's not a bad idea to expand their skills beyond what they learned in Ferelden. She could teach him a thing or two for sure - maybe not archery, he's not sure he trusts himself to be flinging pointy things around - but there's other skills to share. Riding for one. He knows how to care for horses but actually riding them? Not so much.]

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[heroica]

Do you?

[ Thank the Maker he's still here, at least. Not everyone from Thedas that she'd befriended had vanished, though it had sometimes felt that way. ]

But... Oghren isn't here, is he? And he used axes, mostly... [ She puts a finger to her chin in mock-thought. ] Did he arrive when I wasn't looking?

[ Even in this joke, Robyn isn't sure there's anything she could teach the dwarf that he'd be interested in learning. ]

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[fatherlesskind]

Oh please. You'd know the second Oghren arrived. The smell would give him away immediately.

[Maybe she's been in Wonderland too long if she's managed to forget the dwarf's stench. If she's (un)lucky Wonderland will decide to bring him in to remind her.]

You know I was talking about Purrlock. He's a fearsome warrior kitty! None can match his skill with a blade! He can teach you everything you need to know.

[And he's almost the same size as her too. The perfect opponent!]

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[heroica]

Ah, well, that's true. You've undermined my entire joke.

[ She chuckles lightly, but then it evolves into a surprise laugh as he explains. ]

Of course. Purrlock. [ Still not over that name, Alistair. ] I hope you haven't really been letting that animal near any weapons. He could get hurt!

[ You monster!! ]

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[saved]

I don't know how to use a crossbow or a short or longbow or.. .anything with a weapon.

[Peter wonders if he shouldn't learn though. It's not like it's easy to be up close and personal with some of the monsters that they've got around. Granted, he's also got his webbing, but what happens when that runs out?

It's not like he can run to Oscorp to buy it, and it doesn't exactly come out readily from the closets.]

I mostly do hand to hand. ...Stuff.

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[heroica]

I may not be very good at it, but I'd like to learn. [ She'd be hopeless without a weapon, really, unless she could outmaneuver her enemy. Peter will be able to tell without much trouble that Robyn is smaller in stature. ] "Hand to hand stuff," I mean.

[ She cracks a smile at his wording. ]

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[saved]

Really? I mean I could teach you, but most of what I learned came with the- [Peter waves vaguely. It's hard to describe his whole origin story in a second.] Kinda instinctively, I guess.

[He smiles back] But uh, you could teach me weapon stuff, and I could try to teach you the rest?

[ Video ]

[widows_kiss]

[ She's seen this young woman around a time or two before but hadn't yet met her in person. This message, however, is enough to catch her attention, since Natasha spends so many of her days here teaching others similar skills. It's what has her pausing to flick open a return feed to answer. ]

I'm not as experienced with sword and shield, but I can probably teach you a little with daggers and knives. Or some other fighting styles you might not have where you come from. If you're still looking for instructors, that is?

[ Video ]

[heroica]

I am. [ Robyn insists, smiling politely at the woman's response. ] Anything you can teach me, I would be happy to learn.

[ People in Wonderland are certainly friendlier than much of the strangers they'd run into throughout Ferelden. In some ways. ]

[widows_kiss]

[ Natasha offers her a crooked smile at the answer. ]

Are you familiar with where the Training Center is on the first floor?

[bowsniper]

[ It's the mention of bows that gets Clint's attention. It's not something he's used to many people knowing about. So when he comes across someone who might he tends to latch on. ]

If you want more training with bows, I'm pretty good. [ Or really good, the best in his world he might dare to say. ]

I've been trying to set up a range down by the beach, the one that had been there was in pretty bad shape.

[heroica]

I could always use more training. [ She states, smiling. ] And I would love to help set up a new range. We need them to keep our skills sharp.

[ Whatever kind of bow you use, an archery range is a helpful resource. ]

[bowsniper]

[ He shoots her a grin. ] Great. I could use the help. There's another guy here, Nathaniel who also has experience with a bow, although his is considerably different. Input for different targets would be useful.

[ He might be a little excited, its really not every day other people know his weapon of choice. ]