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[song_of_ice]

[With the matter of jobs settled, there was less on his mind and less focus on how he would survive. With more time on his hands, he was able to turn to helping the rest of the survivors, especially those that he had spoken to. Whatever reason they had been brought here, they needed to band together to survive.]

I know not everyone present has had to learn combat or come from places that are generally peaceful. Whether or not we stay in this city or travel somewhere more dangerous, it is wise to learn how to protect yourselves.

For those that have an interest, I practice and train in the courtyard among the other guards. If you want to wield a blade or understand basic defense, come and meet me there. I will teach and train you.

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un: tinker bell

[trybelieving]

I can get by with a knife and my bare hands, but I could use some training when it comes to sword fighting.

[ though she's skilled in hand to hand combat, Tink would like to be able to branch out here. who knows when it might come in handy?]

If you're willing, you could teach me this time.

[song_of_ice]

I could.

[A knife is a start, at least. She would know how to dodge, even a little.]

Do you have time for training now?

[trybelieving]

Yes, I'm free.

[ a little too free, she should look into something stable here.]

You don't waste any time, do you?

[song_of_ice]

I have nothing but time on my hands. Why waste the day?

[Once he found an occupation, that would change. For now, he could train.]

Do you object?

[trybelieving]

If I objected, I wouldn't have told you I'm free.

[ she's a fairy, not a saint.]

Where would you like to meet?

[song_of_ice]

I imagine in not so pleasant terms.

[He's joking, but he suspects there's something fierce about her beneath the surface.]

The royal courtyard. There is a training yard for the guards. I go there to practice.

[trybelieving]

Those who've earned my unpleasantness prefer not to imagine it.

[ once they've faced the wrath of a fairy, there's no interest in reliving it.]

I suspect you're already spending too much time there, but this time, I'll meet you there.

[song_of_ice]

I'm one of the guard, I need to train.

[He's amused though and surprised by her interest.]

Until I am given an order, I want to be ready.

[trybelieving]

Do you? You seem very capable to me.

[ he looks like he's trained for half of his life.]

I hope you'll still make time for a little fun, while you're waiting on those orders.

[song_of_ice]

All do respect, you haven't seen me fight.

[He's teasing, mostly. While she hadn't seen him fight, she had seen the state of him and could likely tell he was a warrior.]

It depends who with, my lady.

[trybelieving]

That may be true, but I know a fighter when I see one.

[ something tells Tink that Jon won't disappoint her with his training, either.]

Well, with me, of course.

[song_of_ice]

A fighter not by choice.

[He grinned.]

Aye, then I will have no choice, I see.