[ don't worry, he is clearly a nerd. she curtsies briefly, or as best as one can with an armful of books. hers mostly seem related to technology—seems like they might've been on the same page. ]
Yes, it's nice to have more of a selection.
[ more than just trashy romances ]
Though I see you're studying as well. You must be preparing yourself for something big, if you're reading a primer on war.
I don't know if I'd say that. We're always at war, one way or another.
[ he turns the book to show her the cover, though - in specific, it looks like a book about... European-ish tactics? fantasy european. ] "Know thy enemy and know thyself, and in a hundred battles, you'll never be defeated", and all of that.
Though, with a title like 'Lord Commander", you must be familiar with the concept, right?
Hm... [ she considers, because it's a more loaded question than it could be. ] I never held any love for that role to begin with. So when the opportunity for happiness appeared, I reached out and took it.
I'd think that's something everyone here could relate to.
he's quiet for a moment, with that, expression changing just a fraction. a little softer, at the edges. there's something bittersweet about the idea. ]
Mm. I think so. [ that's gone after a second, though, and gu yun huffs a laugh, a bit more wry. ] It's certainly not much of a life for 'indulgence'! I don't want to allow myself to slack off too much, so it's best to keep skills sharp. The mind's just as much of a tool as any blade, after all.
Aree you reading up on the technology here, as well, Vira?
It is the worst, isn't it? To suddenly feel so behind? I feel as though I'm learning something new about the future every day, but I'd rather like to swim forward instead of treading water.
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Yes, it's nice to have more of a selection.
[ more than just trashy romances ]
Though I see you're studying as well. You must be preparing yourself for something big, if you're reading a primer on war.
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[ he turns the book to show her the cover, though - in specific, it looks like a book about... European-ish tactics? fantasy european. ] "Know thy enemy and know thyself, and in a hundred battles, you'll never be defeated", and all of that.
Though, with a title like 'Lord Commander", you must be familiar with the concept, right?
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Yes. I was Lord Commander of a military citadel for a number of years. We trained the finest would-be knights, soldiers, and what have you.
[ which she admits with practiced ease, used to these kind of introductions. ]
But I relinquished the position, so there's no need to recognize me as such.
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Oh? What took you out of the field? If you don't mind my asking.
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Hm... [ she considers, because it's a more loaded question than it could be. ] I never held any love for that role to begin with. So when the opportunity for happiness appeared, I reached out and took it.
I'd think that's something everyone here could relate to.
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he's quiet for a moment, with that, expression changing just a fraction. a little softer, at the edges. there's something bittersweet about the idea. ]
Mm. I think so. [ that's gone after a second, though, and gu yun huffs a laugh, a bit more wry. ] It's certainly not much of a life for 'indulgence'! I don't want to allow myself to slack off too much, so it's best to keep skills sharp. The mind's just as much of a tool as any blade, after all.
Aree you reading up on the technology here, as well, Vira?
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Yes, I don't want to be caught unawares by the new rooms here. Or any of the mysteries of this place.
[ of which there seem to be a few. ]
Knowing tactics of war won't help much if I don't know to handle one of these, ah... computers.
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It is the worst, isn't it? To suddenly feel so behind? I feel as though I'm learning something new about the future every day, but I'd rather like to swim forward instead of treading water.
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[ haha. ]
But I suppose it would be too much to expect things be easy, with a wish on the line.
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I think very little here has been particularly easy. [ see: clown shoes trial ] So, I'd have to agree with your assessment.
We ought to divide and conquer. Two heads are better than one, no?
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[ he's right though; teamwork makes the dream work. or helps us catch one murderer. ]
But of course. I wouldn't mind working together.