tenth rune :: frost

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

[Those patronizing Caritas this evening might find an elf sitting moodily at the bar, self-medicating with tumbler after tumbler of booze--largely scotch and rum. He's thinking about the course of his existence as it's so far gone in this place. The kiss with Vereesa. Her marriage proposal. The weird hair-petting thing with Alleria. And, of course, the kiss with Liadrin. All instances of contact that were directly influenced--forced--by the castle's whim. His already agitated expression darkens as he thinks over these events, and he grumbles, unaware of his open journal.]

Light damn this wretched place.

[A moment later, he realizes that the thing is open and speaks more directly into it.]

Some time ago, I was given a pupil to instruct. It seems that the boy in question was sent home. Thus, if any of you would like weapons training and are in need of a teacher, let me know. I have expertise in the majority of melee weapons, particularly the broadsword. My name is Koltira Deathweaver, for your reference.

[ooc: feel free to prod sir lineface X) ]

Comments

[encourage]

You mentioned expertise in melee weapons -- particularly some kind of sword?

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

My own weapon is a runeblade; it's a two-handed broadsword. But I've trained with just about every type of sword.

[ino]

Hmm ... well, anything like that would be pretty handy, I think. I mean, I know a little bit with the katana but ...

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

[surprisingly, they have katanas in Warcraft. Hanzo swords, even. Who knew.] I've worked with those. Would you prefer that, or are you saying that you'd like me to teach you to use something like Byfrost?

[encourage]

[ Sakura glances to Ino. Katana... in a way, it would be good to learn more about Katana wielding. On the other hand...

EXECUTIVE DECISION ]

Something like Byfrost, I think.

[ ... how chilly 8( ]

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

Can I ask why?

[HAHA ... it actually means 'the tremulous way'! It's the bridge between the mortal world and the gods' realm in Norse myth.]

[ino]

[... her first reaction is basically to just be like UH WHY NOT?? but there's a pause where she ... glances at Sakura, before formulating a ... more mature answer, lol]

Well, you never know what the castle will throw at us, right? So it's best to just learn all the stuff you can in hopes you'll be prepared. Sakura and I don't really know anything about heavier weapons since it didn't come up much at home, but it could definitely be useful in the future here ...

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

All right. Makes sense.

Mind you, this won't be easy.

[encourage]

[ No hesitation. Hey, Ino, it's not like she expects you to disagree with the following; ]

We're used to working hard to achieve anything worth having.

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

Fine. When do you want to start?

[ino]

[she most certainly does not disagree! in fact she's sounding quite confident]

Anytime is fine by me. You don't have anything planned, right Sakura? [glances down at her]

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

[there's a pause as he orders more booze ...]

Tomorrow, then.

[encourage]

Tomorrow. Time? Location?

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

Dawn. I have training dummies on the castle grounds. [he gives directions to these :| ]

[ino]

[OH GOD THAT'S SO FUCKING EARLY can you see it on her face sakura hahaha. but she's not in any position to argue, so!]

Got it.

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

[DOESN'T SLEEP. NO CONCEPTION OF SUCH NEEDS.]

I'll be waiting.