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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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Not really. [ She answers, still smiling. ] Not in any seriousness.

[ Maybe she'd picked one up once or twice, or... slayed a dragon with one, but it hadn't been much. ]

Gives me a good idea of where to start, at least. We'll have to find one that's the right length and weight for you. Makes a big difference.

[Not all swords are created equal, after all, and not everyone has vampire strength to negate their having to consider craftsmanship.]

Oh, I know. [ She pauses, then admits a smile. ] A... friend of mine is a warrior, and I can barely lift his sword, let alone use it properly.

[ It's nearly as big as she is, after all. ]

Can you get them from the closets, do you know?

That's where all mine have come from.

[Because one, clearly, just wasn't enough.]

You should come by my office sometime. We have a whole cabinet full of all kinds of weaponry. All of it from the closets, though that means a lot of them are replicas. They still get the job done.

Excellent. [ That makes it easier. ]

I'll do that, then, if you really don't mind. Just write and tell me when you're available?

Of course. You'll find me there most days, but I'll have a quick talk with my associates and see when I can schedule time for you.

[If he's going to give lessons, he should be consistent about it, after all.]

You'll be hearing from me shortly.

That all sounds fine; thank you, again. [ He's certainly efficient, and generous with his time and talents. ] I'll be looking forward to your message.

Take care of yourself until then, Robyn.

[He offers her a faint but genuine smile before closing out the feed, letting her go for now.]

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