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Whoa, this thing is weird, but I guess I'll give it a shot.

[Rin brushes back some of her hair in an attempt to look presentable to those who could see her. Although, she was unsure about the trinket in her hand, she tries her best to attempt to communicate to those who were here. Maybe she would see the people that she met along the way? Either way, right now, she's settled nicely in one of the inn rooms, with her usual, friendly smile.]

Hi all! My name is Rin. I'll keep this short -- but if you guys are interested in a sparring partner, let me know! I probably shouldn't spill my secrets so openly, but I work for a rebel group back home and used to train people during the war. I have experience with training, so if you need that, I'm open to it! As for sparring; I use my katana. There's some lightning magic that I use with my katana, but to keep the fight fair, I can, you know, not use that.

If anyone is interested, please get back to me!

[There's a pause, and a friendly hum.]

Oh yeah, if you want a meal, feel free to stop by my room at the inn.

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[ You had him at "sparring" but also, sometimes there are vaguely more pressing things. ]

Yeah, you shouldn't spill your secrets like that! You don't even know who's actually listening.

That's true, but the tyrant that would normally be listening isn't here right now... I guess I'm kind of getting used to the freedom a bit too much. It's nice to not be looking over my shoulder.

[Uh. Rin. There's the people that brought you here. Truly no thoughts in the brain.]

But I'll try to be a bit more careful, cutie pie. I take it that you're part of some rebellious group?

That you know of! There's no way freedom's this easy.

[ It wasn't that easy in Menancia, and there's no way it's that easy here. He's at least trying to keep his wits about him, but... well it's kind of hard to when. That. If that's all it takes for him to go that bright red, he's doomed. ]

Wha—n-no comment. I mean, if I was, how would I know this isn't some kinda trap? "How do you do, fellow rebels"? Nu-uh, not falling for that one.

Hm-- Yeah. Yeah, you're right. I'll have to be a lot more careful, won't I?

[That doesn't go unnoticed. Her odd charm certainly kept people on their toes. She makes it even worse by winking at Law through the charm, her lips curved into a friendly smile.]

Now now, do you think this pretty face would try and betray you? I promise you, I'm completely harmless, cutie pie. Unless you're some sort of tyrant, which -- I can't imagine you being one.

[She gives him a once over through the camera, and looks awfully close.]

Honestly, something just screams rebel about you. ... Must be your slicked back hair.

[She laughs.]

It's alright, though. I get it.

That also sounds like something somebody really suspicious would say. I can't tell if you're good at this or bad at this, honestly.

[ Whatever the case, what she is good at is getting a rise out of Law, although this time he's clearly a little less unprepared for what he obviously determines is a high compliment. After a quick pause, he rubs a hand through the aforementioned hair to plant it on the back of his neck, grinning. ]

Heh, you think? It's a good look, right? For... just in general, I mean. I'm just your regular, everyday guy, never done anything against the grain in my entire life. But that's no reason not to look cool. Like a rebel.

Can I be honest with you? I'm really bad at keeping secrets... I volunteered to go to this masquerade party run by a literal tyrant by myself, before my now husband stepped on. It probably would have ended badly if I went by myself, but at least I'm standing here now. Exposing all my secrets here, instead of back home.

[Wow. This kid. Flattery does get you everywhere it seems, but Rin has a natural charm to her as well. It was the innocent but genuine compliments, to be sure.]

It is a good look, actually, but are you really normal? Your build looks different from an average person I'd say, but hey, keep your secrets, kid.

[There's a pause, and then a friendly smile.]

Although, can I at least get this cutie pie's name? And if he's interested in training those muscles with little ol' me?

Oh. Your husband...? I-I mean— uh, yeah, it's good nothing happened to you, but you shouldn't get cocky. One slip-up's all it takes.

[ girl how you gonna go around saying stuff like that to him if you're married!! Law is torn between sheepishness and absolute peacocking, because while "you can't flirt with this one" is a notion forming in his thick skull, he's also so hard-up for compliments that he kinda doesn't care.

Why can't he just be normal? That would be a great option. If it were possible. ]

Oh, well, y'know. I work out.

[ Yeah... he's hopeless. He answers that smile with a bright one of his own, that bashful posture erased the instant he perks up. ]

Yeah, I'd love to spar! What's y—wait, you said it already. Rin, right? I'm Law. I'm a hand-to-hand fighter, but I don't have a problem going up against a sword. I train like that all the time.

[ He just leaves the with my friend part out. Maybe not that hopeless? ]

I hope you're not speaking from experience. I would hate to see a fellow, maybe, maybe not rebel be in trouble. I mean, if it happens here, I would come and save you. Although, it looks like you could save yourself with those muscles you have.

[Listen, she just thinks it's innocent complimenting and nothing more!! There is truly not a single thought in this brain of hers that would think otherwise. ... Someone save the two of them now.]

Ooh, there seems to be a lot of hand to hand fighters around here... I feel like I'm cheating a bit with my katana, but if you don't have a problem with it, let's set something up! Maybe get a bite to eat afterward?

[She wants to make new friends while she's here, and god dammit, she will make friends.]

There's the field outside of the village. Maybe we could spar there, and hopefully not ruin any of the plants.

[Doubt it.]

Heh, I appreciate that. I'm pretty good at getting outta tight scrapes on my own, but it definitely never hurts to know someone's got my back.

[ Speaking from experience, you betcha. But he's feeling a little more cagey about that than he ordinarily would, if only because of what's written on the paper accusing him of his stupid, lousy crime. An ounce of caution is worth a pound of oh no, after all. ]

Yeah, it's not a problem! Just as long as you don't try to stab me on purpose, we should be fine. That field's got plenty of space, so that works for me. I've been going to the arena for training sometimes, too. And it's close to the food stalls, so there's all kinds of options for a post-workout bite.

Honestly? You seem like you'd be good at that. Which means, if we do end up teaming up together at some point, we'll have no problem getting out of a sticky situation! ... Unless luck, or whatever decides to come bite us back in the ass.

[Yay, she's slowly making friends here, even though he does seem a bit more hesitant. Which, understandable. Not everyone wants, or can be as open as she is. ... Although, hers is just sheer stupidity on her end.]

Don't worry, I wouldn't ever try and stab you! It'll just be a fair, and friendly fight, I promise. Plus, it wouldn't look great if I were to stab someone when I already have this treason charge on me. Don't want to add to it, you know?

[There's a short pause, and she can't help but grin.]

My favorite food is very spicy food. Actually, I met this guy named Alphen that likes spicy food, too! The vendor thought we weren't human since everyone else was running away and we took his spice challenge without much of a problem.

[Run, Law. Run.]

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