001 [video]

[benumbing]

[Jack's parked himself, where else, in Delight's bar, and even though he's halfway through the bottle in front of him, he's still composed. It's equal parts troubling and impressive...his reputation for being a party prince back home was well-earned.]

At least one of the gods here has good taste in alcohol. That's more than I can say for the god of my father. I think he prefers sweet wine and the blood of lambs or bulls...

[He waves his hand dismissively before taking another drink. He doesn't want to talk about sacrifice, or even think about it. But he's not shying away from the subject of blood.]

I'm here to ask where I can find training with the weapons in the armory. I served in the military of my world, but we were somewhat more...advanced with our weapons - which really just means we grew impatient with the time it took us to kill a great number of people, so we came up with tanks and guns. But since there are actual monsters here and I can't burst into flames or shoot ice daggers from my eyes, I'd like to master something as quickly as possible.

[And he doesn't find the up-close and personal aspect of if to be as distasteful as he might've thought. Maybe because he'll be killing monsters and not someone's son, though there are instances where he thinks the two can overlap.]

I'll be in your debt. [And the sobering way that he says those words show just how seriously Jack takes them. But it's followed by his lips curving into a smirk.] And in exchange, I'll also bring the tastiest monsters right to your doorstep. The ugly ones taste just like chicken.

[But they don't stay down as easily, not unless you're the youngest Stark girl.]

Comments

[video]

[fearlessherosheart]

I might be able to demonstrate the use of the sword. It is perhaps a challenging weapon for use against monsters.

[Which is not a point against swords in Tazendra's esteem, but she is aware most people aren't as willing to risk themselves as she is.]

[video]

[benumbing]

I'll watch and learn. At the very least I might get a close shave out of it.

[A challenge sounds pretty good to him right about now. Jack finishes his drink, because it's starting to look like he'll be too busy to visit the bar.

Much.]

There were different types of swords on the walls. What's the difference?

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[fearlessherosheart]

There is also the difference in the world. First, there is the matter of size -- you would use a smaller sword than I, as you are shorter. A lighter blade may be used in a single hand, leaving the other free, while a longer, heavier blade requires two. The shape of the blade also influences the style of combat, as some are better for stabbing and others for slashing. One may even consider the influence of balance; a friend of mine is quite particular as to his blade's length and balance.

[Look, Tazendra has feelings about swords and swordplay. And spent a long time in the armory picking out her own sword.]

[video]

[benumbing]

You know your steel.

[There's a subtle arch of Jack's brow. He's impressed.]

I think something lighter might suit me. Will you help me pick it out?

Re: [video]

[fearlessherosheart]

I would, but my own style is not well suited for such a blade if you wish for lessons.

Re: [video]

[benumbing]

Then I'll just have to do my best. Swords in my world were only ceremonial, worn for parades.