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Hey, Vatheon - lend me your ears a minute.

[He gives a short pause and then nods, once he's certain he's got the attention of a few people.]

These curses, huh? Vatheon's usually pretty safe except for those things and there isn't much we can do about that, huh? I know, I know - it's inconvenient but it's all part of living in this here bubble.

My friend, Ken, was spearheading- [He pauses as he says the word, smile breaking across his expression.] Heh... [He shakes his head, smile still present as he speaks] Ken was in charge of this project but it looks like it's fizzled out after he left. So I'm going to take up the gauntlet and pick up where he's left off.

Is anyone interested in learning how to fight? Like I said, curses seem to be our main threat here but you never know when you might need to defend yourself. I'm a boxer, so I can teach you anything you need to know about some basic hand to hand fighting or just be someone to spar with if you already have the small stuff down.

Anyone have any other skills? Spearfighting, archery? Swordsmanship? Maybe we can coordinate a whole training committee, for anyone looking to learn how to protect themselves? What do you guys thinks?

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I'm afraid I'm not terribly skilled at it, but I was trained in swordsmanship by royal guards from a very young age.

Everyone has their talents and skills, we were all beginners once. Even if all you have is the basics, you could at least show others the ropes.

That is very true. I would like to contribute something while I'm here.

We're more than happy to have you. If you're looking to improve, I know a few people who are pretty skilled at swordsmanship. They'd probably be happy to spar with you and let you hone your skill.

Proficiency in the blade wasn't exactly required of royals. It was more a formality than anything. Though considering my current situation, more skills are probably beneficial to me.

[He can't help but chuckle.]

Sounds like you could stand to meet Mitsuru. She's not exactly nobility but her fencing skills are pretty impressive.

[Formality or not, his cousin is way better than him, and frequently whupped him in the few times they've gotten to spar.

Ioder knows where his weaknesses are and isn't afraid to admit it at least.]

Nobility and a fencer? Hmn, that may work in my favor, yes.

I'll put you down as an instructor for the basics, as well as someone interested in learning more. What's your name?

Thank you.

My name is Ioder Algios Heurassein. Though I suppose Ioder would be easier to write down, wouldn't it?

[Yeha. He can... Barely pronounce that name.]

Yeah, that's a bit easier. I'll put you down under swordsmen, Ioder.

[Royals have complicated names. His cousin's isn't much better.]

Ah... I'm sorry, do you know where I could find a sword? I'm afraid I didn't arrive with mine. That may be a problem if I'm going to teach anything!

Not sure... But I'm sure we could find something for you to practice with, at least.

I'll ask around and see if anyone knows where I could find one.

Okay. That should be fine. Thank you.

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