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[allthatdies]

[Van's arm has fully healed at this point, and he has managed to find a few practice swords and a fairly empty space. After wasting all that time, he's returned to training.

Anyone willing to train with him?]

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[allthatdies]

...You can do some arm movements, but nothing excessive.

[crimsonmaiden.livejournal.com]

That's all I do anyway... Remember?

[allthatdies]

...Of course.

[offers her his training sword] To begin, show me what you know.

[crimsonmaiden.livejournal.com]

Okay! [takes it from him and clumsily moves into a defensive stance]

[allthatdies]

[smiles softly and takes a few steps back] All right, now. Can you do five swift strikes for me?

[crimsonmaiden.livejournal.com]

I'll try... [swings the sword, trying hard but obviously not too practiced]

[allthatdies]

[watches for a few moments, making sure to keep his expression flat]

When did you last practice?

[crimsonmaiden.livejournal.com]

The day I got here... Why?

[allthatdies]

You should be practicing a little every day. You'll lose your skills if you don't.

[crimsonmaiden.livejournal.com]

I don't have a sword, though. You said I had to learn how to use it properly first.

[allthatdies]

Did you not even have a training sword?

[crimsonmaiden.livejournal.com]

Not here, but I did in Daath.

[allthatdies]

...Then I'd like for you to keep this one and train for a bit each morning. At least 15 minutes a day, that should be manageable.

[crimsonmaiden.livejournal.com]

...That's a lot of training...

But I'll try.

[allthatdies]

It may seem a lot now, but it will help you a great deal.

I know you can handle it.

[crimsonmaiden.livejournal.com]

...Okay. I'll do it, then.

[allthatdies]

Thank you. Perhaps, in due time, you'll be able to rival even me.

[crimsonmaiden.livejournal.com]

With a sword? I don't think so... I'm not that good.

[allthatdies]

[chuckles softly] You won't know until you try.

[crimsonmaiden.livejournal.com]

I'd have more luck with my bow, I think!

[allthatdies]

...Bow?

[crimsonmaiden.livejournal.com]

Yeah... A bow. Remember?

[allthatdies]

A bow...Of course.

Do you have a bow with you now?

[crimsonmaiden.livejournal.com]

It's in my room... I can get it, if you want!

[allthatdies]

Yes, thank you. I'd like to see how you are with it.