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riverview2017-04-18 05:23 am
goldcuffed) wrote in riverview2017-04-18 05:23 am
video; @damen
[The video clicks on to the face of a young man with dark olive skin and unruly dark curls, damp from a shower. It's strangely unfocused, and shifts around for a moment before he realizes how to hold it best to get the right angle - he clearly isn't used to technology like this.] Is this- Yes, the flashing light means 'recording'... [He mumbles to himself, eventually setting the device down on a table in front of him.
When he smiles, it's brightly, pleasantly.] Hello. I'm Damen, I'm... newly arrived, within the last couple of weeks, as many others are, and I admit I am not quite used to this city yet, nor all it has to offer. Back home, I'm a soldier, but here...
I keep remembering when I was young. I cheated once, when my tutor was to test me on my history lessons. My friend Nikandros gave me all the answers beforehand, so that we could go to the training yard sooner. My tutor was very impressed with my knowledge, but my father knew immediately. I could never trick the King.
He said to me, Damianos- [And here, he says something gravely in a language that has similarities to Greek, in the nouns and verbs, though a different grammatical structure. After, a translation,] Only a fool pretends to know what he has the opportunity to learn.
[His smile takes on a slightly sadder note, but he banishes it quickly.] So, I am searching for a combat instructor and sparring partner, one who can teach me the things that my world has not yet discovered. There are so many weapons here I do not recognize, and I'm sure techniques I have never seen before. I am no beginner, however, and so I would prefer someone experienced. You will be adequately compensated for your time. Thank you.
When he smiles, it's brightly, pleasantly.] Hello. I'm Damen, I'm... newly arrived, within the last couple of weeks, as many others are, and I admit I am not quite used to this city yet, nor all it has to offer. Back home, I'm a soldier, but here...
I keep remembering when I was young. I cheated once, when my tutor was to test me on my history lessons. My friend Nikandros gave me all the answers beforehand, so that we could go to the training yard sooner. My tutor was very impressed with my knowledge, but my father knew immediately. I could never trick the King.
He said to me, Damianos- [And here, he says something gravely in a language that has similarities to Greek, in the nouns and verbs, though a different grammatical structure. After, a translation,] Only a fool pretends to know what he has the opportunity to learn.
[His smile takes on a slightly sadder note, but he banishes it quickly.] So, I am searching for a combat instructor and sparring partner, one who can teach me the things that my world has not yet discovered. There are so many weapons here I do not recognize, and I'm sure techniques I have never seen before. I am no beginner, however, and so I would prefer someone experienced. You will be adequately compensated for your time. Thank you.
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He seems pleased at the thought of a sparring partner, though, especially one like Steve.] I would love that. Do you have a preferred place and time? I usually have time in the mornings and evenings, depending on the schedule of my shoots.
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[The statement is both a promise and a declaration of confidence. Steve isn't about to leave his own home in need either. Although he's just as comforted as Damen by the news. It feels less dire now that he knows they are making sure no one is cut off from their worlds, trapped out of time.
He doesn't know if he would be able to do that again.]
I can do either of those as long as you don't mind early mornings. Before or after patrols, since things are relatively quiet for now. I usually run in the morning and leave my evenings open to whoever is available.
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Perhaps the evenings, a few times a week? After your patrols. I don't necessarily mind mornings but sometimes it is... very difficult to bring myself to leave the house before I must. [He's a young guy and his fiance is here. Use your imagination.]
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[Steve doesn't have that much imagination, but he does get the hint. And, really, he could use a good evening activity to get his mind off of the stress of work and put off sleep for a while.]
We can meet whenever you have time. A few times a week should give us plenty of practice. And we can check out a few other places if you'd like, too.
[He might take Damen on a field trip to the lab.]
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That sounds perfect. How about tomorrow to begin with? Around five or six? [He's a little excited about the prospect. Steve has been good company so far.]
Oh? What sorts of other places?