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[genrouzan]

... Hypothetically speaking, if someone were to look into finding somewhere to y'know. Spar. Train. Keep the rust off their fighting skills in case we get something worse than a sewer full of giant vines trying to swat us like flies for the hell of it. That kind of thing. Is there anywhere around here that would fit that kind of criteria?

What're the chances of half of those Knights they've got posted around here sticking their noses where they aren't wanted? Most of the Knightly types I've come across aren't the type to just nod and let a bunch of people waving weapons around get on with their day without throwing a tantrum.

And if that's the case and the chances are high... whereabouts here are they least likely to go snooping?

Or take the longest to get to. I'm not picky.

[ Hypothetically speaking, of course. ]

Comments

[zohvin]

I never said I was concerned with minor injuries or bruising. This is about major accidents, and those can happen no matter how skilled you are.

It might not happen the first time you spar, or even the twentieth time, but eventually your luck runs out. The whole point of safety measures is to reduce that chance as much as you can. Otherwise, you aren't really in control, are you?

[genrouzan]

And in any situation. Like in an actual fight, against monsters or enemies, having made the conscious choice to take up a blade and deal with every consequence of deciding to do so.

If you're unhappy about it, you already know where the training gym is apparently. Enjoy your hundred sword swings if that's how you train best. Just keep it up, because who knows what'll come to life and start terrorising us next.

[ He's. Not being insincere, surprisingly. ]

[zohvin]

Yes, the difference is that you generally want your actual enemies to bleed.

Don't worry about me. I know how to prepare without being overconfident.

[genrouzan]

Depends on the situation.

I won't, don't worry. I'll avoid hacking off any limbs in the meanwhile too.