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[inshiningarmor]

[ Mandorallen is dressed in plainclothes, but he's holding his broadsword in view of the camera, stepped back a bit so that most of his body is in frame. ]

The recent calamity that hath befallen this place was a mortally dangerous one, as we all are keenly aware. And methinks it will not be the last -- it doth go without saying that there is something decidedly strange about this place, and none of us could pretend to understand its ways or those of the strange people who reside here. But one thing hath become clear: this place, friendly and idyllic though it may often be, can pose great danger to us. And not all unfortunate souls here are well-equipped to defend themselves.

So, fellow foreigners, I have a proposition for thee. I am well skilled in the arts of war; any man or woman who doth wish to receive instruction so that they may better defend themselves, and live to serve or fight another day, should do so as to contact me. I can offer lessons in swordplay and, though it is not my forté, hand-to-hand fighting. These lessons will come free of charge to those who might seek to learn, for I am loathe to rob thee of money for something so important.

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[occupygotham]

And what discipline, might this instruction be based in?

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[inshiningarmor]

I am trained in the Mimbrate Arendish tradition of swordplay, and I was taught hand-to-hand combat by a fierce warrior of Cherek.

[ Because of course everyone will know what that means. ]

[occupygotham]

I will confess, both styles are foreign to me. Though I do find myself intrigued.

[inshiningarmor]

If thou shouldst wish to learn, I would be happy to instruct thee. Though I fear it would necessitate revealing thyself to me.

[occupygotham]

Perhaps in due time, citizen. For now, I think I will be content from the post of the observer.

Where will you host such instruction? Surely the Emperor's police force will not look favorably on public weapons' display.

[inshiningarmor]

I would be surprised and displeased indeed if the Emperor's severe hand were to come down on people interested only in their self-defense. I have no intent to organize a militia of any kind. I am merely providing education.

There is space suitable to such instruction outside of my suite. I suspect the Emperor might not mind overmuch my humble efforts.