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[maiestas]

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.

Comments

[maiestas]

Oh please! You don't look old at all, Mister! But I get it -- try and get all the rest you need.

[She gets it. She's trying to get as much rest as she can while she's here. It's almost like a mini-vacation, and she doesn't quite know how to sit still.]

Sure do. I was on my way to surveillance the big bad tyrant before I came here... I should probably get some rest myself, but if I'm being honest with you, old man, I don't know how to sit still.

[Rin brushes some of her hair back, and she can't help but laugh a bit.]

So you use your fist, huh? Do you embed magic into your fists or something? Or use some sort of gauntlet to kick someone's ass?

[crimsoncrow]

I'd say that makes two of us. I was on my way to deal with someone like that when I wound up getting myself arrested. Can't say it isn't the first time, but it's definitely the first time I wasn't able to spring myself outta trouble. There's too much on the line to cause problems just yet.

_{[ Even if he knows he's on his way to die now, oops. Still, it's the thought that counts. ]}

You've almost got it in one, too. I usually have one but they wound up taking that away after they threw me in a cell before I wound up here. No idea where it went, but knowing the people trying to run things they probably threw it in a scrap pile. So... I'll have to see if I can't put together another one or find a decent smith to have a new one made up. As for magic... my people can't use anything like that.

_{[ Or so he thought. ]}

Up until recently the only people I knew of who could use magic were the people I spent my life fighting against.

[maiestas]

Can't say I've ever gotten myself arrested... But hell, glad you're okay and here at least. It isn't much, all things considered, but you have a bit of freedom here at least. I hope you can get the rest and recovery you need, Mister.

[Sounds like this man has been through hell and back. She also considers the fact that he couldn't get himself out of it this time... It makes her wonder what will happen to him if he does go back home.

Even if Rin doesn't know him, there's something sad about that. Fellow rebel solidary and all of that.]

If you want, I can go with you to find a smithy. I want to get something done with my sword, so it's a win win.

[As for magic...]

That's a shame... I can hold back on using magic if that would make you comfortable. We're all born with magic in my world, so I guess it's normal for me. But don't you worry! I can easily fight without my magic still. No need to bring back bad memories of the bad guys.

[THE LAST THING SHE WANTS IS TO UPSET DAD BY USING MAGIC OK!!]

[crimsoncrow]

For now, anyway. I won't look a gift-zeugle in the mouth, but I'm a little reluctant to accept it as true freedom until, eh...

_{[ Whether or not they throw him in jail here. Or until the other boot drops and it turns out to be a lesser evil compared to the Renans. He's survived worse either way and now he's got an even bigger reason to fight back should things come down to it. ]}

I'll keep that offer in mind for when I start looking for one at any rate, and as for that last part, uh.

_{[ He moves to scratch at the side of his jaw once or twice, brows furrowing at the little device sitting in his palm. ]}

I don't have any bad memories from the way they fight. That's just something they can do and my people can't, that's all. If I could use magic I'd probably use it the way they do in order to get the upper hand in a tight spot. Heck, if I let a little spark of lightning or a fireball scare me, I wouldn't have any business taking up the fight when I did let alone actually leading people to do the same.

[maiestas]

Zeugle? Is that some sort of monster?

[She hums in curiosity, wondering what kind of monsters existed outside of home. Monsters back home were actually quite docile, but meeting so many new people, she can't help but wonder if it's different, or the same.]

Ah, that makes sense, Mister. Well, you're more than welcome to practice against me and my magic so you'll be prepared back home! ... Assuming you'll keep your memories of this place if we ever get to return back home. I have a sneaking suspicion that we might not remember anything, but the sentiment is still there.

[She pauses in thought, his words resonating with her.]

You must be a fantastic leader. You have a sort of charisma about you that I like. Kind of like my Dad back home.