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[Here's a face that's new to the network, but not new to town. Raidou has been here for four months already, but he's not exactly the chatty type. He's never felt a reason to talk to the network, until today. He's posting this from the arcade portion of the speakeasy, where the many bleeps and bloops of the machines can be heard around him.

There's a moment where he looks really hesitant about doing this. Recording yourself just seemed weird to him. What was he supposed to say to start this off?]

Good afternoon. My name is Raidou Kuzunoha. I know a lot of people here have been offering their assistance with combat training, and I'm here to do the same. I'd like to set up a class where I can teach people how to use a katana. While the armory does have several, I'd rather not have new students using sharpened blades. Would there be anyone who would be able to help create some practice swords? I don't have a lot of woodworking experience myself... Ah, and of course, if you wish to join for practice, do let me know. It's getting more important here every day that people know how to defend themselves.

Ah, also. Would anyone like to play some of these arcade games? I've been playing a few, and I think I'm doing rather well with some of them. [He swings the camera around to show the high scores on the Space Invaders machine. He has the top score, beating second place by a wide margin. In the space for your initials, he's put R14. If you look at the top scores for each game, he's listed in the top 5 on all of them. Anyone up for a challenge?]

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「Arcade games? THERE ARE ARCADE GAMES AND NO ONE TOLD HIM?」

Where are the arcades?

「Hello new bff! Have a starry eyed teen on your screen.」

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The second floor of the speakeasy. I only learned about it recently, myself, since I never really had a reason to come in here before.

[Being 16, he didn't think he'd even be allowed inside.]

That's the bar, isn't it? Hmm, I asked a while ago what people did here for fun and no one mentioned that.

「Not to mention he also skipped the idea of going in, it wasn't very appealing, until now.」

Better late than never. Anyway, I accept your challenge, Raidou-kun.

「Gaming aside, it could also be a way to exercise and recover his hands movement.. Yeah, excellent excuse.」

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When you say "bar", I guess people assume all there is to do there is drink. There's a gambling parlor on the third floor as well, but... [He shrugs, as he's not as interested in that.]

Very well. I've entered the same name on all of the machines for my high scores. R14.

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I'm already capable of wielding a katana, but I wouldn't mind the practice to keep my skills sharp.

[haha sword puns get it???]

If you're willing to oblige, perhaps we could become sparring partners.

That would be great. I need to do the same, really. Fighting monsters once a month in the coliseum isn't really cutting it.

[Sword pun! Intentional or unintentional? You be the judge.]

Then why don't we get straight to the point, and begin starting tomorrow?

Sure. Let's take a stab at it and see how it goes.

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THERE'S AN ARCADE HERE?!

[ You wanted a voice cracking as they shout, right? 'cause you've got it, Raidou. ]

[Whoa now. Guess this is someone who already knows what these are!]

Seems that way. Second floor of the speakeasy.

You. Me. It's ON. I've been training all summer for this--name your game, pick your quarter, let's go.

Hmm...

[Raidou looks around the room, trying to figure out which one to go with.]

How about Galaga?

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someone's been busy fighting the alien hordes

Someone needs to keep this place safe.

i'm willing to accept that statement as a challenge,
if you think you can beat me

You can. And you're welcome to try.
I've got my name on the high score list on almost every machine here.

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A katana? A type of sword, I assume? If you have one with you, my brother Curufin or nephew Celebrimbor could easily use the forges to make others.

That's right. I can show you mine as an example if you need it. But there's a few in the armory, so it's the wooden practice kind I need first. I'd rather not have new students hurting themselves.

[ Maglor nods ]

That much is true! Well, we could look at making blunted practice blades, although I am guessing you wanted wood, to begin with?

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I'll give the arcade games a try.

You should come on by, then. I'm going to be here for a little bit yet. I'm still only number five on the Frogger game.

Okay. I will. It sounds like fun.

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A katana? Yusuke uses one of those!

[Ann is out of the house when she sees this particular message, but even though they live under the same roof, she doesn't wait until she's home again to respond, smiling brightly.]

That's pretty cool! Think you could teach me? Or hey, maybe we should see how our fighting styles match up sometime!

Sure. I could always use sparring partners, too. Yusuke and I already scheduled something. [Not before a bunch of lame sword puns though.] What style do you normally do?

Well, my greatest strength is magic, but...

[That's not really conducive to sparring, just to setting things on fire.]

I'm handy with a whip!

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