Rebirth Height 8 - Orb 1

[shorterinperson]

Hello? [ Alanna gazes steadily into the orb with the practice of someone who does this sort of scrying often. ]

I am Sir Alanna, of Pirate’s Swoop and Olau. Although my guests have assured me they haven’t the slightest idea of where either of those or even Tortall is.

I know his Majesty the King is in charge here, but I’m more interested in our fighting population. [ She says ‘our’ not to claim it as hers, but to emphasize that she intends to be a part of it. ] How are you organized? More importantly, when and where do you train together?

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[halfwitch]

Really? [That's getting her attention.]

[shorterinperson]

[ She nods, dead serious but with a happy twinkle in her eye. ]

A practice sword, at first, until you build up the right muscles.

[halfwitch]

[Biting her lip I'd need someone to teach me. No one uses stuff like swords where I'm from.

[shorterinperson]

A teacher, of course. Well, if I have any free time...

[halfwitch]

From a real knight, even. Thanks.

[shorterinperson]

It would be my pleasure.

[halfwitch]

[She's been mostly down since being here, but this and Loki's promise to teach her magic...] Wow.

[shorterinperson]

What?

[halfwitch]

Umm. It's kind of exciting, to have someone want to teach me that kind of stuff.

[shorterinperson]

Don't get too excited. It's not going to be easy. [ And she's not going to go easy on the girl, either. ]

[halfwitch]

That's okay. I don't need things to be easy.

[shorterinperson]

Good. Feel free to give up at any time. [ Now she's just trying to scare the girl. ]

I didn't catch your name.

[halfwitch]

[She juts out her lower lip.] I won't. You'll see.

My name's Gretel.

[shorterinperson]

I'm going to scout out the thorns later today. I should be back in a few days, then I'll start training for myself and some of the others.

When I get back, and when I have time, I'll take you to the armory an we'll see if they have something you can use. Do we have a deal, Gretel?

[halfwitch]

Yes, mi- sir.

[shorterinperson]

In two or three days time, then, Goddess willing.

[halfwitch]

Okay. Bye, then.