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[wondie]

[ username: Diana ]

( it's not been horribly long since Diana poked around the network, and surprise surprise, she's still ignoring the fact there is a voice and text function. she will look upon the faces of those she speaks to, tyvm!

she's dressed in the dark black of the city guard, her hair pinned up and a sparkling brooch at her cloak, though her fingers are already toying with it as she speaks. )

I see that our numbers have grown greater. My name is Diana of Themyscira, and I bid you all welcome, both faces old and new. If you need aide during your displacement, then I offer what knowledge I have. You need but ask.

( that said, it's not exactly why she's here, though her note is just as important with so many more that might need to learn how to protect themselves. )

It has come to my attention that there are many in our midst that know little in the way of defense. Or, perhaps not enough, in a world with so many dangers lingering just out of sight. It troubles me to think that there are those that may not know how to protect themselves, especially if they possess a desire to learn.

( which brings her to her purpose, an important one at that. Diana seems gifted at finding herself a purpose. )

I am an amazon, well trained in the art of war. Archery, swordplay, use of a shield, riding, hand to hand, more. If there are those that would learn, I would be happy to show what I know. It will not be simple, and the training will be difficult. Still, if you would learn, I will make you an amazon. This is more than a style of defense, it is a family. You will gain both if you learn from me.

( her piece said, Diana crosses her arms. )

If you need more information, ask what you will.

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[wondie]

Not yet, but if I find him I will not hesitate to complete my duty.

( YA HEAR ARES CMON OUT ITS FIGHTIN' TIME )

[fakers]

I haven't heard of any deities rampaging around this place, so you can at least rest your sword for now.

[ will that stay the case? who knows... ]

[wondie]

( sadly, that's not much of a relief. )

He would not show himself plainly. He could yet walk among us.

Even if he did not follow through the darkness, there are other threats to concern myself with. An amazon does not lay down arms if there are those who cannot fight in danger.

[fakers]

Though I don't disagree... do you have any idea what these threats are, or are you simply being paranoid?

[ he's legitimately curious... if only because he definitely fits in the paranoid category. ]

You seem to already have experience with this, but it's difficult fighting an enemy you don't even know.

[wondie]

There is a dark storm capable of destroying worlds still unanswered. That is a threat I know.

( it's true, though, that fighting something she doesn't understand is quite difficult. had been with Ares, too. )

It will not be unknown always. There is an answer, it's a matter of finding it.

[fakers]

Somehow, I doubt sword and shield will do much good against that storm.

[ he sounds more frustrated than anything else though, rather than judgmental. he clearly doesn't have any idea what to do about that thing either. ]

But for now, it seems we're going to get swept up in this world's problems. This city is hardly a paradise... it won't be long before war finds it, whether there's a god involved or not.

[wondie]

There's a source to it. There has to be.

( a stab-able source, here's hoping. 🔪 )

It is in his nature to incite war. It could be Ares. ( could be. a degree of doubt that has taken some time to accumulate. ) Either way, war is an ugly thing, and not something I can ignore.

[fakers]

And if there is, what then? We find it and eliminate it?

[ he likes the simplicity of the plan... even if he sounds a bit dubious as he says it out loud. ]

I have no love of it either, but it's simply human nature. Or... in this case, whatever the denizens of this world are. There's something brewing under the surface now; the only question is just how bad it will end up being.

[wondie]

If that is what it takes.

( it'd been her plan for Ares, though she can concede it may be more difficult than that in this instance, it's hard telling when they know so little. )

You believe war is in human nature? ( that's legit the opposite of what she's been told, that Ares' influence is the only thing that stimulates such desires. )

[fakers]

Mankind has waged war on each other since as far back as history goes.

[ and probably even further back than that. ]

There's a reason for that.

[wondie]

Hmm.

( this thought troubles her, and while it may not be as clear in the limited response, it's clear on her face. )