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[jailbreaks]

[He thought a good night’s sleep would cure him from this weariness, but when he woke up in the room he remembered seeing in his dream well that was more than enough information to let him know this was real. It’s not the giant turtle that gets to him or even this sector with canals and fountains. No, it all reminds him of home. What gets him is him being drafted into some unknown war by some noble. That’s unreal. Maybe if he were a knight, it’d be different, but he discarded that idea some time ago.

Playing with the console he was taught how to use, he figured he may as well see if he can really transmit a message. If he was fooled, well, it’ll make him look like an idiot to anyone within an earshot of him. If he wasn’t, then this would be a good way to find some useful information.]

So, we’ve been brought here to fight a war, right? I’m sure that’s a question you’ve all heard lots of time from newbies like me. I get that, really, but shouldn’t I get some say in whether I want to fight? [His voice sounds weary, still tired from all this despite getting sleep. More or less finding displeasure in this situation.] Whatever, I’m stuck here, aren’t I? May as well do what I can. [Not that he sounds enthusiastic about this.]

Is there some sort of training facility around? I mean, if they want us to fight, we gotta keep up with our skills, right? If not, I’d love to have a sparring partner or two. [He grins at this point, excited at the thought of fighting otherworldy people. Are they strong? Can they actually put a scratch on him? If they can kick his ass then that’s even better. It’ll help Yuri get stronger.]

Also, I was told I needed to ‘find a job’. [He almost scoffs at this statement. The only jobs he’s had are guild jobs. Oh, and being a knight, but that didn’t go well.] I’m pretty handy with a sword and a spatula, so there’s my resume. [Cooking is even better because that gets him close to sweets to satiate his sweet tooth. He’d call that pretty even pay.]

Well, hope this went through. If not, then I probably made myself sound like an idiot trying. [He gives a lopsided grin, chuckling at the end as he’s trying to figure out how to send this and turn it off. After a few seconds of fumbling, he finally gets it.]

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[manofiron]

[ It probably goes without saying that the spatula comment is in reference to cooking, but in this place, making assumptions can be dangerous. ]

Does handy with a spatula refer to cooking where you're from? Or is it some kind weapons... thing?

[jailbreaks]

Well, usually it refers to cooking, but if you've got nothing else in a fight it can back quite a punch.

[Not that he's really had to use it for that reason, but he would if necessary.]

[manofiron]

Duly noted.

[ If he's in a pinch and needs to slap someone with something, he'll remember the spatula recommendation. ]

So how good at cooking at you?

[jailbreaks]

I can make decent meals. At least my comrades back home always make me cook when we're on the road.

[And he makes them with love.]

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[reliabletraitor]

That sounds like a solid enough resume. Cooking and fighting....do you really need anything else?

[Sarcastic? You bet he is. More of the joking variety really.]

No training facilities around here, but I'm just one of the new guys too. Take that for what you will. I'll spar with you sometime though. Don't want to get rusty.

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[jailbreaks]

Not especially. If you can fend for yourself and feed yourself, I'd say you're pretty set.

[He gives a lopsided grin.]

Recruited, too, huh? Guess they're in need of people. And I'll take you up on that offer. I don't want to sit around and have my skills go to waste.

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[reliabletraitor]

Well, comfort is kinda nice every now and then. Like a little bonus. It's an adventure figuring out if you have enough to stay in an inn or finding a nice, cozy tree.

[He's not a complainer there. He chuckles slightly.]

I haven't been here long, but I am wondering what the criteria is for the lucky winners of the Fight in Somebody Else's War contest. All over the spectrum from not really humans to little kids.

But oh yeah the manners thing. If we'll be beating the crap out of each other, we should introduce ourselves. I'm Alvin.

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[jailbreaks]

Not gonna lie, an inn's nice to stay at too. But I think that's more essential with a group of people. There's also a tent. Have you ever had bonding time with people like that? [Actually, it's kind of nice to him. It even has it's own barrier blastia to protect them in their cramped quarters.]

Sounds like they just put their hand in a box and pull out whatever they grab. Doesn't sound particularly useful.

[Oh, right manners. Yuri doesn't have those but he can play along.] Sounds good to me. I'm Yuri. Yuri Lowell.

[doc_holi]

You don't need to know how to fight to be useful here in this... war. Personally, I haven't seen much of the war part anyway, but that's probably just me.

[jailbreaks]

Fight, heal, support, cast spells, it really falls under the same category. We need all types to fight efficiently. [This idiot just needs a healer all the time for the fights he gets into.]

Still, don't wanna sit around and no nothing just 'cause it's calm.

[doc_holi]

I didn't say that. It's just hard to tell what to really prepare for when things are so calm.

Swordsman, right?

[jailbreaks]

Guess that makes sense. [He takes a deep breath and tries not to be so tense, even if it's still kind of offput by being in this situation.]

Yeah, that's right.

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[iwannabeadragon]

Don't see it as being forced to fight a war. Try thinking of it as a vacation that you had no choice in and could possibly get you killed instead.

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[jailbreaks]

[Give him a moment on that one. Okay, he'll laugh just a little. He knows when someone trying to lighten up the situation.]

Pretty sure that counts as fighting in a war, unless we're not participating and forced to stay in a war zone. Then that'd be the vacation you're talking about.

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[iwannabeadragon]

As far as I know there's no law that you have to participate. It might help us get home a little quicker but then again I've heard some people have been here for years so maybe not.

You might be better off sitting in your house stuffing yourself full of sweets for all I know.

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[jailbreaks]

As much as I'd like to do that, I'm not sure if that sounds like the life I'd like to live. Though maybe sitting in my house stuffing myself with sweets once in a while sounds like an amazing vacation. Even better if there are big monsters to fight around here.

[Sweets and fights, that's all he needs to be happy, really.]

[soulstoker]

A sparring partner, huh? Well, you can count me in! It's been a bit of a while since I got in some decent exercise. [Excited for a bit of fighting as usual... But hey at least she's grown out of "surprise sparring".]

[jailbreaks]

[Woah, this girl seems energetic. Not that it's a bad thing.]

You sure bit on to that pretty quickly. Take it you're a fighter yourself.

[And he knows not to judge or underestimate people because, damn, he knows girls who can fight.]

[soulstoker]

I guess you could say that. Getting stronger and perfecting your martial arts isn't a bad goal to work towards. [Not to mention it's just fun. You probably wouldn't be interested in competing at the Coliseum unless you thought it was.]

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[rakash]

[The voice is an old man's, rough and grinning.] What, don't people make friends through kidnapping where you come from? It's all the rage back home; nothing says 'I want you to get emotionally invested in my personal problems' like going after people while they sleep. Really shows your dedication to your cause.

And, you know, that you have no respect for others havin' their own shit to deal with, but hey. Can't win 'em all!

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[jailbreaks]

Usually kidnapping people results in them being killed by vigilantes. [Said vigilante might be him, but details, details.] But yeah, if you enjoy making friends that way, then go ahead. I just might not be so willing to be as friendly as others.

[There's a sarcastic bite in his voice amused at the old man's statement.]

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[rakash]

Ha! No, me, I usually make my friends the old-fashioned way: don't hog the booze and never let anyone forget they owe you money. Maybe the guys running this war are just cheap, what do I know. Still, kid, you got it in one: we're stuck as it gets.

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[cowled]

[Good-naturedly,]

I see you've already spoken with Stark, so there goes my job offer. But as to a training facility - if you speak with Avatar Korra, she should be able to direct you to a dojo. She's been after me to go for weeks, but I'm not particularly interested in the martial disciplines.

[A bit of a shrug, there. Of course it's the Biggest Damn Lie Ever, but it's all part of his charm.]

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[jailbreaks]

Well, I'm used to cooking for five other people so it's not like I couldn't accidentally whip up a little extra. Just don't expect me to do deliveries. [Or he might anyway because he's actually a really good natured guy behind that thick layer of apathy and snark.]

Avatar Korra, huh? I'll keep that name in mind, then. Thanks.

[Yeah, Yuri isn't sure if this guy is telling the truth about the martial disciplines thing, but he's not going to call him out on it. Just an observation on his part.]

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[cowled]

[That gets a bit of a laugh.]

You could always start a catering business, and hire people to do your deliveries for you. There's a dearth of decent chefs in Keeliai, I'm afraid.

[Bruce has had to learn - simple enough in theory, thanks to the practical application of knowledge that cooking is simply a branch of chemistry, but he misses Alfred's recipes.]

She's also on the lookout for teachers, I believe, she was soliciting for them a while ago after her principle trainer left, so if you're skilled enough to warrant it you might consider volunteering.