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[closedcircuit]

[Maybe the problem isn't that Ky has too much spare time, maybe he simply hasn't formulated the right things to do to fill his time. Clearly cooking is a skill that many people have that he lacks -- although he's not sure it's one that he can really obtain, since he recently tried and the fact that Sol lives above him makes him even more self-conscious than usual when Ky starts to be making his own smoke.

It has become clear to him that simply taking up more patrols with the Defense Force isn't ideal, and he can and has exercised but even that leaves him wanting something more.

And, well, why not? If he ends up not remembering or retaining anything from here then it's not really a loss, and if he does gain a skill then it can help him.]

What sort of things have people been able to learn that they consider useful? Not so much magic that can't be taught, but, for instance, how to stitch a wound, or fire a bow?

You don't have to be able to teach it...although I suppose it would help me if you could and were willing to.

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[radiantwingedone]

... What of magic that can be taught?

Voice

[closedcircuit]

If we both came from the same world I might be able to teach you something about your own abilities, or the other way around. I'm not sure how that would work here, although perhaps theoretically some of us can access another's source of power.

Voice

[radiantwingedone]

... Have taught another some of own magic, previously. Have begun slight learning of a style of magic that seems mostly based on will; intend results, give power, receive results. Own worlds magic was a thing of learning, rather than bloodlines.

Assume it works due to intention to phrase own learning in ways to manipulate own source of power, rather than attempt to learn a new energy source.

Voice

[closedcircuit]

Hmm.

Magic is actually one of the things I can practice on my own, however. I'm more interested in other skills.

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[malik_caesar]

I've spent many years training Knights for the military. Our training covers a wide range of topics. First aid, tactics, discipline, personal fitness, weapon care, weapon use, magic utilization, survival training, armor care and usage, and much more.

I've also been around a bit and I've learned quite a lot about how to get along in the world.

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[closedcircuit]

Oh! Have you joined the Defense Force yet? Or considered doing so?

I've been a Knight myself, although from a different world I'm sure, but I have had an opportunity to learn much of what you're suggesting.

[Even if he still might have a ways to go on the 'how to get along in the world' route.]

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[malik_caesar]

I've talked to a few people about it. I was told to contact Serph, but I have been a little slow in doing so.

[video]

[corporealizing]

[He cocks his head slightly to one side, watching the screen, and decides to reply because he liked this boy.]

Martial arts of various types. Computer maintenance and hacking. If you're looking to pass the time, there's chess, checkers, or go...

[video]

[closedcircuit]

[Ky looks a little taken aback for a moment, then he studies his screen seriously.]

You work with [black]tech?

[video]

[corporealizing]

[There's a suggestion of a problem with this in Ky's face, and he glances to the side for a second, contemplating. Perhaps he was wrong about this place.]

In a manner of speaking. I doubt the type of interface I'm used to with exists here.

voice;

[aim_exorable]

...An individual I knew once wondered if I would teach CPR. Considering we are surrounded by water, perhaps it would be useful. I'm not sure how many know it, besides the fact that most trolls don't.

voice;

[closedcircuit]

I learned some basics of first aid, but not CPR. It does seem like a useful thing for us to know.

voice;

[aim_exorable]

Well, if you ever wish to visit my hive, I could teach you, or almost anyone who wishes to learn.

voice;

[fulmination]

I could teach you how to fire a gun if you wanted. If we're unable to pick up weapons here, I'm sure I could transmute the parts and put it together.

voice;

[closedcircuit]

Ahh, a gun? Those aren't very useful where I come from...

voice;

[fulmination]

Perhaps not, but the same could be said for bows where I come from. It wouldn't hurt either way.

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[fistfullofmagic]

[...Well, he's out of a job, and this is certainly a useful way to pass the time. And...he has never forgotten how Ky had promised in his dream so long ago that he would fight if he proved too dangerous. Thus he decides the benefits may outweigh the possible detriments.]

...I am uncertain of how compatible our forms of magic are, but if they stem from a similar source, I believe I might be able to teach at least some basic spells. If not, I am open to teaching a style of unarmed combat.

I...definitely thought I responded to this. I'm so sorry.

[closedcircuit]

I don't know if they come from a similar source or not. Is there a way to figure that out.

Oh, that might be good. Most of what I know has to do with armed combat, after all.

Figured that was the case since I've done that before. No big deal. :>

[fistfullofmagic]

The test is a fairly simple procedure, but it must be performed in person.

I am free most any time, so I am open to scheduling our first session whenever is most convenient for you.

[crabbygenius]

Science of course~.

[closedcircuit]

...Oh dear.

[Ky doesn't like science much at all...]

[crabbygenius]

[That's an interesting reaction.]

You don't sound to thrilled with my answer.

[chosen_gigolo]

You focus way too much on fighting and warfare man. Things like cooking, craftswork with wood or metal, even cleaning and laundry might be a nice change of pace.

[He doesn't know Ky's hangups with cooking. And... yes, he had to learn laundry. Shoosh, he's a noble! He had people to do that for him!]

[closedcircuit]

Cleaning and laundry don't take terribly much time.

[ Ky's quite neat, and wearing a uniform makes laundry somewhat easier. ]

And there was a time when war was most of what there was. I'm grateful we've made it past that point, of course.

[ But he still sacrificed his childhood to it, and that makes it hard to figure out how to do something different. ]

[chosen_gigolo]

Well how about a hobby then. Craftswork, like I said.