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[aladyofqualityswords]

"You have reached in the inbox of-- oh, um, Katherine-- please leave your message at the tone."

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[starfares]

Katherine,

I hope you have been well since last we spoke.

[aladyofqualityswords]

[Katherine has been enjoying these little devices and using them to take pictures of most everything she's finds interesting, but her texting is still a bit slow. She's always happy to practice, though she's never quite sure how formal she should be.]

Hello Rev,

I have been doing fairly well, thank you. I hope that you've been well too?

[starfares]

I have no complaints. Duplicity is certainly never boring.

One of my siblings has arrived. The youngest, Dire Symphony. I believe you would enjoy his company, should you have cause to meet.

Presently, he is looking for someone adept with a sword to train with his dominant. Is that something you might be interested in? I thought you might appreciate having a broader range of sparring partners.

[aladyofqualityswords]

Oh! I would love to meet him, when I have the chance. I hope it is not uncomfortable that he is here?

I would be interested, certainly. There are many more people here with sword training than I would have thought, but I enjoy sparring with as many as possible.

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[chrisisofaith]

Katharine. You want to stand on a roof with me?

[aladyofqualityswords]

Oh! Certainly. Which roof?

[Does he have a reason for asking her? Doesn't matter. She'll find out when she gets there.]

[chrisisofaith]

There's this warehouse just behind the Haven hospital. I'll meet you at the gate that surrounds it.

[Does that mean he intends for a little breaking and entering? Maybe.]

[aladyofqualityswords]

[Oh she is beyond down for that. Decked in her new clothes, she makes her way there and moves to find him, waving when she spots him.]

[starfares]

I did not anticipate his arrival, but no, it is not uncomfortable. Dire and I were designed by those that made us to be adaptable, and to blend with local culture. He will have no more difficulty acclimating to this place than I have had. Naturally, I do not believe any of us wish for those we care for to be brought here, but he will be all right.

It does seem to be quite common, doesn't it? I suppose it comes from the fact most cultures are accustomed to war and its many associated methods of combat.

Did you expect to ever fight sincerely for your life, or was it more a point of curiosity? I don't believe I asked before.

[aladyofqualityswords]

I am glad, then, that you have each other. I know it is easy for you to adapt, but I'm sure it is nice to see him all the same.

It is somewhat complicated. Much of the nobles where I live resolve disputes through swordsman. To my knowledge I am the only one who could be my own swordsman, and it was considered ridiculous that I was my uncle's when he was Duke, both because I am a noble myself and a woman. Duels are usually not fought to the death but they can be. I have never fought in one like that, and I do not wish to, but I cannot say for sure that I will never.

[starfares]

It is. When I left Ng'tati, it was the knowledge that I would not see him again for many centuries that most made me hesitate. He is the favourite of mine among my siblings, though I am fond of all of them.

Your uncle must have been an unusual man, then, to have named you so. Was he as progressive in other avenues of thought as well, then?

[aladyofqualityswords]

[There is a lengthy pause as Katherine tries to figure out how to explain the Mad Duke, Alec Campion.]

I suppose he was, in a way. Progressive I mean. [He was definitely unusual.] I do not think he had me trained as a purely 'progressive' move so much as one that would annoy and confuse some people he did not care for.

[She debates explaining more, the conditions of how she came to be with him in the first place, but... it's an awful lot to type.]

video: un; apparition

[unphase]

[Tinya is wearing one of her usual little black dresses with a black, velvet ribbon tied in a bow around her neck and she waves happily at the camera]

Hello, Katherine! I was wondering when we could get together for sword training?

Re: video: un; apparition

[aladyofqualityswords]

[Katherine doesn't have much in the way of casual clothes yet, so she's a little jealous of Tinya's cute dress (she has men's jeans and a loose shirt on, which are practical but not cute). It's easily pushed back in the excitement to talk to her again, though.]

Hello! Whenever you would like; I have been unable to get a job yet, so I have much free time.

[unphase]

[she has a Dom who spoils her rotten and a job at Plumage Boutique, complete with employee discount. but she thinks Katherine looks cute, anyway!]

Hmm. Have you signed a contract so you can be in the Up without having to be escorted?

[chrisisofaith]

[He waves back with a grin, his voice lower when she got to him, like he was afraid of being overheard.]

Hello there.

Don't see a patrol, but I've got a trick to get us to the door just in case. Once we're over the fence, that is. How's your climbing?

[aladyofqualityswords]

I do not.

[Katherine refuses to be sorry for the fact that she doesn't have one, but.] I know that sometimes makes things difficult.

[aladyofqualityswords]

[That's the logic under why Katherine didn't call out when she saw him.]

Plenty good enough for this. [It's not the first fence she'll have scaled, nor likely the last.]

[starfares]

So you were a weapon?

[unphase]

[she looks crestfallen]

Really? But you're so pretty! And so smart! And so nice! You'd think anyone would consider you a catch.

[she claps her hands together and looks resolved] Then I'll come to you. The park isn't good for being a park, but maybe it can be good for training grounds?

[aladyofqualityswords]

[there's another long pause, as Katherine considers this.]

I don't think that was entirely his reasoning other.



It is somewhat complicated.

[aladyofqualityswords]

[Katherine can't help but smile a little.] Thank you, that's very sweet.

Yes, the park should work. I-- do you have pants? If you do, you should wear those, but if not I can let you borrow my other pair. I don't have another sword for you to use, but I'll try to come up with something.

[unphase]

[she smiles warmly in return] If you want, I can talk to my boyfriend? He's a dominant and he might be willing to help?

[and she blushes faintly] I do. Somewhere. It might take a while to dig them up, I only used them to sleep in when it was cold earlier in the year.

[aladyofqualityswords]

[Aaaah. Katherine very visibly is not sure about that proposal, and she gnaws her at her lower lip.]

I... no, thank you. Maybe I'll ask you about it later, but I don't want to pair up with anyone I don't know. I'm sure if you like him, he's wonderful, but... honestly, this is probably the hardest part for me. But I'm sure I'll be fine.

[She nods.] Alright. Whenever you think you'll be ready, we can meet up. [She won't be able to find proper practice swords, but, well. She'll improvise.]

[starfares]

I understand.

I won't inquire further if it discomfits you.