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Richard ([personal profile] traumaticus) wrote in [community profile] expiationnet2024-08-17 07:23 pm

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Salutations to all The Chosen of Aldrip,

My name is Richard Plantagenet, the Duke of Gloucester of England and the son of Duke of York. My time in this world may be merely a blink of an eye compared to some of you who have been residing here for over a full calendar year, experiencing the change of all four seasons under the sky. However, during my brief stay I have come to notice that there are plenty of wrongs in this world, which threatens the peace of our lives here. Now, some of these wrongs might be out of our control, such as the afflictions plaguing our environment. Or the activities of the council. However, this does not mean that we are completely powerless.

It has come to my attention that thee has been a several times when we have been faced with a violent threat and an attack, be it from monstrous creature from the depths of the ocean or a curse spreading among ourselves. I fully believe that we, as a community, could benefit from organizing ourselves so that we might be prepared when the next crisis arrives to our doorsteps.

I call forward anyone with any combat training, be it from military training, self-taught or magically oriented, and share their knowledge to those who might lack skills in self-defense. It is not in my intention to position myself as a leader, nor a raise an army, but to strengthen our teamwork and cooperation as a community. I am myself experienced knight who fought and served my king in a civil war known as War of Roses, and currently I'm learning the usage of firearms under the tutelage of Mr. Valentine. I am willing to train and pass down my knowledge to anyone who is willing to learn. However, I am aware that I am out of my depths and that many of you possesses abilities both as fighters and as tacticians that I could not even fathom. Which is why I sincerely hope those individuals to answer my call and step forward and help create a safer city.

Signed,
Richard Plantagenet, The Duke of Gloucester


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rebellions: that's the final answer (how about no)

[personal profile] rebellions 2024-08-17 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
wow how admirable
nothing lessens the probability of people dying like arming them and teaching them how to kill each other
you're a fucking genius
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[personal profile] incorrigibles 2024-08-17 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
course you do.

not least because of what you just said
[ look richard this is why he likes you!! ]

but if you need anyone to teach self-defense like boxing or just, you know, normal hand-to-hand, i'll help, for sure. reckon my use of a cricket bat's a bit specific and not helpful
coolerjunpei: (but if he watched back to the future)

[personal profile] coolerjunpei 2024-08-17 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
okay... well i can ask, if you don't want to.
melnik: (they live like the moonshiners)

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[personal profile] melnik 2024-08-17 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[ This is the second Duke he's encountered here! How odd! But this time he's actually familiar with the country he's from. Unfortunately, from his description of events there, it does not sound like their planets align. ]

I am sorry to say that you may need to expect some pushback. The Chosen have historically not been the best with camaraderie. But for what it is worth, I appreciate the effort. I am in agreement with you that our people here are in need of a reliable means of fallback.

I am Colonel Mel'nikov. As a proud soldier of the Russian Federation, I believe I have the experience you are seeking and I am willing to extend my help.
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[personal profile] mightymorphin 2024-08-17 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
and it sounds like you guys will need it pretty badly if you want to be more than just a big self-defense class. ... tell you what, I'll give it a shot. if I can get any of that info across I'm sure it can help someone.

then it sounds like you're already qualified to me! no complaints here.
coolerjunpei: (nice neck)

[personal profile] coolerjunpei 2024-08-18 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
yeah okay, that makes sense. what's his username?

or uh which store should i just walk into... do you know what usernames are yet?


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[personal profile] bulleting 2024-08-18 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
I have to agree with you. I've been here over a year now and it seems like the situations we face are only getting more dangerous with time. I'm afraid I'm no soldier, but I'm good with a rifle. I've already taught a few people in their use, but I'd be happy to continue with this. Knowing how to handle a weapon could be the difference between life and death around here.
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[personal profile] coolerjunpei 2024-08-18 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
gotcha.

usernames are those things next to everyone's messages, by the way. yours isn't set to anything.
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[personal profile] nuraridouman 2024-08-18 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
Color me interested.

I have some experience in courtly warfare, magics and teaching ragtag bunches of people how to work together, and I'd also be interested in finding some sparring partners and pick up some new skills for myself.
[This should be a good chance to scout for some useful people he can use talents to get closer to.]
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[personal profile] battlefieldbrat 2024-08-18 12:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[interesting that he was just discussing how the chosen can't seem to get it together and fight united recently. what a timely topic this is.]

can a group really be organized without a leader?
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[personal profile] coolerjunpei 2024-08-18 03:48 pm (UTC)(link)
mostly so people know who you are without you having to say hello citizens i am richard duke of all this stuff... every time.

you still can. it's useful shorthand though.
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[personal profile] coolerjunpei 2024-08-18 04:02 pm (UTC)(link)
like i said, you can still do it. nobody's saying it's against the rules. but someone can see who you are faster with the username.
coolerjunpei: (but if he watched back to the future)

[personal profile] coolerjunpei 2024-08-18 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
yeah, kind of! but waaay less waxy.
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[personal profile] coolerjunpei 2024-08-18 04:36 pm (UTC)(link)
yeah, we just lick our envelopes these days.

go for it.

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