While Claire goes looking for the armory to find some throwing knives, she spots Leodin, and they have a conversation about ranged weapons while they search together. Claire buys some knives, but Leodin sees no need for shopping as long as he has his heirloom sword. An interested Claire asks about its origins, which Leodin only speaks aloud once they're in private. He tells her it was passed down through his family, from his uncle to him, and lets her hold it. She gives it back to Leodin, feeling it wouldn't be right if someone else wielded it.
Claire mentions her own iron sword and military training, and offers to help train the self-taught Leodin, who politely refuses. As they depart, Leodin watches Claire get lost from the rooftops and helps her get back to her inn.
[7:20 PM] REWlego: "Hm? Oh, Claire.... I think I do remember you... My name's Leodin by the way." He reaches out a hand
[7:21 PM] [SPICY] bemun: Claire shakes it. "Oh, Leodin. My mistake. Pleasure to meet you. Properly, this time"
[7:23 PM] REWlego: "Yes, nice to see you as well. So, what are you doing out this evening?"
[7:24 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "I'm looking for the armoury. Would you know where it is?"
[7:24 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Aside from that, I'm just taking a walk"
[7:26 PM] REWlego: "Hm... I haven't been to the armory, I don't really know where it is... I'll help you look for it though, I don't really have anything to do right now."
[7:27 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Ah, that would be appreciated."
[7:29 PM] REWlego: "Of course." Leodin walks with Claire towards the east end of the plaza, searching for the armory, or some sort of map of the town layout
[7:30 PM] [SPICY] bemun: Claire scans the stores, searching for anything armoury-y
[7:31 PM] REWlego: "So, any particular reason you're heading to the armory? There's not much fighting going on these days outside of Khlin."
[7:34 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "The other day, I heard about throwable swords, so I was wondering if I can use that when I have to fight at range"
[7:35 PM] REWlego: "Trowable sword... hm... maybe I should try one of those out as well..."
[7:37 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Is that a blacksmith over there? They may have what we need" Claire points at well, a blacksmith
[7:37 PM] REWlego: "Oh, looks like it is."
[7:40 PM] REWlego: Leodin walks over to the blacksmith with Claire
[7:49 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Hello?" Claire peers through the entrance.
[7:53 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Yeah! Just a minute!" a gruff voice could be heard from the back
[7:54 PM] [SPICY] bemun: Claire begins to look through the weapons, examining each blade. Occasionally picking one up that grabs her attention
[7:55 PM] REWlego: Leodin looks at a few blades, but doesn't spend too much time examining them
[7:56 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Aight, what can I help y'all with?" a young man comes from the back, wearing the average blacksmith apparel.
[7:57 PM] REWlego: Leodin looks at Claire. He's not really looking for much
[7:59 PM] [SPICY] bemun: [C] "I was wondering if you knew anything more than I about throwable swords."
[8:00 PM] [SPICY] bemun: [B] "Hmm" he thinks for a moment. "I got throwing knives, but I dunno much about any special throwing swords. I'm the apprentice for the blacksmith, he's injured right now, if you come back when he's around, you might find answers."
[8:02 PM] REWlego: "Hm... hope he gets better soon."
[8:03 PM] [SPICY] bemun: [C] "Ah, I see... Well I hope your teacher recovers." Claire looks around. "May I see the throwing knives please?"
[8:06 PM] [SPICY] bemun: [B] "Yeah sure thing." he pulls out a tray filled with knives.
[8:06 PM] [SPICY] bemun: Claire grabs one, feeling the blade and handle, examining it's weight
[8:08 PM] [SPICY] bemun: [C] "I'll take a 2 of these." Claire holds up a knife
[8:10 PM] [SPICY] bemun: [B] "Yeah sure, but that one ain't as good as the others, you sure?"
[8:11 PM] [SPICY] bemun: [C] "Yeah, I'm gonna be using it for training anyways, I'm just trying to practise throwing a blade."
[8:12 PM] [SPICY] bemun: Claire pays the right amount and gets 2 throwing knives.
[8:12 PM] [SPICY] bemun: [B] "come again, maybe in a week, we'll have a better selection."
[8:13 PM] [SPICY] bemun: [C] "Oh, Leodin, were you gonna buy something?"
[8:14 PM] REWlego: "Hm... Well, I prefer my custom-made blade." He gestures to the sheath
[8:17 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "I guess that will be all, have a nice evening" they exit the blacksmith
[8:17 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Custom made? What are the modifications?"
[8:19 PM] REWlego: "Not really modifications, but it was created for... a family member, and I inherited it."
[8:20 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Ah, an heirloom of sorts?"
[8:21 PM] REWlego: "Not really, it's only been through two generations of my family."
[8:21 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "I see, who was the first wielder?"(edited)
[8:26 PM] REWlego: "Oh, um... I don't feel comfortable talking about that right now.... Perhaps somewhere with not as many people around."
[8:27 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Ah, it's a private matter. Sorry, I shouldn't intrude on such matters."
[8:27 PM] REWlego: "Well, not very private, but I just don't want people I don't know to have the information.... You are a friend of a friend though, so I can tell you."
[8:28 PM] REWlego: "I could also show you the sword, but again, not around all these people."
[8:28 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Well, as long as you're sure. I am curious about your sword."
[8:29 PM] REWlego: "Alright... know any place away from the crowds?"
[8:31 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "I guess the alley way would be the closest bet."
[8:34 PM] REWlego: "Alright." Leodin heads away from the crowds and gives one last glance to make sure people aren't listening in "So, I got my blade from my uncle. He was a war hero of sorts in Khlin."
[8:35 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Khlin? I've never heard of such land" Claire says curiously
[8:36 PM] REWlego: "Oh, it's just south of Freyzenwald"
[8:37 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Ah"
[8:37 PM] REWlego: "I don't want people to know because, well, if you couldn't tell by the mask, I don't want people to know much about me."
[8:38 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "If you don't me asking, is there a reason for that?"
[8:39 PM] REWlego: "Well, for one, the armor and sword belonged to my uncle, and has sentimental value, but also, my family is working against a rebellion in Khlin, but I joined the rebellion... I didn't want anyone to find me and take me back to them."
[8:40 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Ah....I, I apologise, I don't really know what to say to that..."
[8:41 PM] REWlego: "You don't really have to say anything.... Well, enough waiting around...."
[8:42 PM] REWlego: Leodin steps back and unsheaths the black blade, showing off the red jewel in the center of the crossguard
[8:43 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Wow."
[8:43 PM] [SPICY] bemun: Claire looks at the blade in awe
[8:44 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "It's, beautiful."
[8:45 PM] REWlego: "Thank you." Leodin tosses the blade around in his hand "I've become so accustomed to it, I almost can't use any other blade."
[8:46 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Have you tried? I believe it would be optimal to be able to adapt to any sword."
[8:46 PM] REWlego: "Yes, I've attempted, but I haven't had the money or time to train with anything else."
[8:47 PM] REWlego: "Hm... would you like to hold it?"
[8:48 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Are...are you sure?"
[8:48 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "What if I break it?"
[8:48 PM] REWlego: He shrugs "I don't mind. I doubt you'll break it."
[8:48 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "If you're okay with it..."
[8:49 PM] [SPICY] bemun: Claire reaches for the hilt
[8:49 PM] REWlego: Leodin willingly but carefully hands it over "I've never met someone as interested in my blade before."
[8:50 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Who wouldn't be? A custom made sword is unique in itself that a sword had to be modified to fit it's wielder's needs."
[8:53 PM] REWlego: "Hm... I guess I haven't met very many sword wielders..."
[8:54 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Not just swords, but I've heard and seen customised axes and spears as well."
[8:55 PM] REWlego: "Oh, I guess I don't see custom made weapons very often."
[8:56 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "My father's weapons were both custom-made, to be much larger than I, do I guess I won't be inheriting them..."
[8:56 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "But it's still something that interests me."
[8:59 PM] REWlego: "Well, if you ever want to try using this sword, I don't mind you using it."
[9:00 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "No, it's your families. What makes a blade unique is it's user, or a phrase something like that. But yeah, it wouldn't feel right using this sword."
[9:01 PM] REWlego: "Alright, I just meant if you wanted to practice with it."
[9:01 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "My answer remains."
[9:04 PM] REWlego: "Okay. I honestly don't mind."
[9:04 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Well I do."
[9:04 PM] [SPICY] bemun: Claire hands back the sword, hilt first to Leodin
[9:04 PM] REWlego: Leodin puts the sword back in it's sheath
[9:06 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "I've been thinking of how to, if I need to customize my sword. Right now it's just a nohrian iron sword a friend of my father's made for me after I completed my training."
[9:07 PM] REWlego: "Well, think about how you want to plan your fighting style... If you want to get round quick, you might want a lighter sword, like this one."
[9:08 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Well, I've been adapting my style to this sword, but I guess I'll have to start being individual about fighting..."
[9:09 PM] REWlego: "I actually never got proper fighting training, so I designed my own fighting style based around this sword, specializing in moves that are difficult to predict."
[9:11 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Would you like some training? Oh, not saying you are in dire need of training, but I feel like mastering the basics is a great way to advance your skills."
[9:12 PM] REWlego: "To be honest, I don't think I'd be very good in a basic class... I've trained so long without any instruction that I feel trying to reset everything I've learned would be difficult."
[9:13 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Fair enough. But if you need any help with wielding the sword, I will do what I can to help"
[9:14 PM] REWlego: "Thank you. If I ever feel like I could use some proper training, I know who to ask."
[9:17 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Hmm, it is getting quite dark, I think we should head back home for the day."
[9:18 PM] REWlego: "Right, of course. I can walk with you if you'd like."
[9:19 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "No, you should be getting home too. I'll be safe going home alone." She pats the handle of her sword
[9:20 PM] REWlego: "Yes, right. Goodnight, Claire. It's been nice getting to meet you properly."
[9:20 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Likewise." and with a wave, Claire exits the alley.
[9:21 PM] [SPICY] bemun: And gets lost on the way home
[9:21 PM] REWlego: Leodin climbs up a wall and wonders why Claire is going in circles
[9:22 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "I could've sworn I passed this building before..."
[9:22 PM] REWlego: Leodin climbs down to Claire "You sure you don't want me to walk with you?"
[9:23 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "..."
[9:23 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "You were watching, weren't you?"
[9:24 PM] REWlego: "I wouldn't say watching, more of just surveying my surroundings."
[9:24 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "I see."
[9:24 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Well, I guess I do need a guide home."
[9:24 PM] REWlego: Leodin smiled "Do you know the name of the place you're staying?"
[9:25 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Reallynormalinn"
[9:25 PM] REWlego: "Hm... I don't know any place by that name exactly, but I can take you to all of the inns I know of, and it might be one of them."
[9:27 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "It's not that far from the plaza, I remember that much"
[9:28 PM] REWlego: "Okay, then we'll start there." Leodin walks to all of the inns he knows of around the plaza, checking back at Claire every once in a while to make sure she's still there
[9:31 PM] [SPICY] bemun: Eventually, after not too long, they end up at Claire's inn.
[9:31 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "I really need to get better at navigating"
[9:32 PM] REWlego: "Maybe I could try and make you a map?"
[9:32 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "Maps don't work, a sailor gave me one and I have not been bringing out it's potential "
[9:33 PM] REWlego: "Hm... well, if you ever need help finding you're way somewhere, just come to the plaza. I'm normally here."
[9:33 PM] [SPICY] bemun: "I'll remember that. Good night. Get home safely"
[9:37 PM] REWlego: "Thank you. Goodnight." Leodin bowed his head before heading to where he was staying
[9:37 PM] [SPICY] bemun: ===rp end===
