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[forced-unlife.livejournal.com]

Milady Katara, might I have a word with thee? I wouldst also like to speak with thy companions among the Bene Gesserit.


Secondly, to Lex Luthor: The word on the vessel is that thou art the one to approach concerning supplies, if one wishes them. Wouldst thou be able of gathering ores for a forge, good sir?

I have naught that I can trade thee for such a boon, but perhaps we might be able to discuss a proper payment? My father was a weaponsmith and armorsmith; I wouldst like to try mine own hand at such.

And to milord Skywalker or the members of his order: I wish to learn the full extent of my weapon skill and my weapon's power versus thine own. A spar is requested, then: my blade of magic and steel against thy blade of light and color.

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[ladyofthesands.livejournal.com]

I am, for the moment, available to speak with, if you like.

[forced-unlife.livejournal.com]

I am seeking to train thee and thine in the arts of Paladin weapon use. I have long since wondered if I mightn't be allowed to finally die and be at rest in this mission we are on. T'would be most improper if the art of the Paladin died with myself.

[ladyofthesands.livejournal.com]

I would be honored to keep your art alive, Khel.

[forced-unlife.livejournal.com]

I thank thee, milady.

[ladyofthesands.livejournal.com]

Always, you are welcome.

[standaloneshell.livejournal.com]

Arts and crafts being the most productive thing you can think of?

[So. Bored. Why is she even commenting? Oh, right...]

[forced-unlife.livejournal.com]

My apologies. I must not have been clear in my wishes. It is my desire to train those who desire it in the art of melee weaponry, most notably the sword and mace, though I shallbe touching on many different weapons. I wish to forge weapons for specific people. Just any sword wouldst hardly do for battle, after all. A weapon must be weighted and balanced for its wielder. It is, after all, an extension of their body. This can hardly be mass produced with any efficacy.

Soldiers use mass forged swords out of an inability to fund tailor made weapons for each man (or woman). Here we have the advantage of a smaller number of people, and I am not seeking to make enough for an army. Only for those who wouldst need it.

[standaloneshell.livejournal.com]

The time-sink related issues aside, do you have any notion how ridiculous it is to outfit everyone here with bronze-age weaponry?

[worm-dancer.livejournal.com]

Middle age.

And the effects of technology are not always predictable. The advent of the Holtzman shield in my universe, with its explosive reaction to lasgun beams and its total immunity to conventional projectiles, turned warfare back towards close quarter combat.

[standaloneshell.livejournal.com]

You'll forgive me for the gaps in my encyclopedic knowledge of technologies not technologically feasible and of questionable physical impossibility in my home universe.

[forced-unlife.livejournal.com]

I believe the Lady Brugh is merely warning against the dangers of jumping to ill-conceived conclusions. However, I shall endeavor to explain myself regarding what must surely be seen as an oddity on my part.

I am well aware of the technological marvels aboard this vessel, just as I am in turn aware of their power. There are man. People from many worlds here, though, and they in turn bear different knowledge of different technologies and magics. We do not know what kind of enemies we may yet face. Their tactics, abilities, stremgths and weaknesses are all alien to us.

If we are to have a chance of victory, we cannot rely solely upon firearms and explosives. To overspecialize is to build in weakness. T'would be slow death.

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

Of course! What can I do for you Khel?

[forced-unlife.livejournal.com]

I have spoken with the Lady Sheeana Brugh, and we have reached an accord. I shall be training thee in the ways of melee combat and weaponry, my dear.

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

A....what now? Really? So I'm going to learn this just like my brother?

[forced-unlife.livejournal.com]

To an extent. I shall seek to find weapons that complement thy water bending talents, however.

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much Khel, but there's someone who might want to teach me first. It would be wrong not to ask him.

I'm sorry! I know its an honor to be able to be trained by you in the first place!

[forced-unlife.livejournal.com]

There is no harm done. Indeed, thou shouldst inquire with thy potential teacher before accepting my offer.

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

I definitely will. Thank you!