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Name: Archer, Iskandar
Date: 9th of Maurer
Format: video

[The video feed starts with half of the picture obscured by some large, red shape and half showing Archer sitting at the table, a large stack of papers with what is most likely sketches of new designs in front of him. The red shape turns out to be Iskandar adjusting the position of the watch AFTER starting the transmission…He seems to be happy how he set it up and only then he joins Archer. Behind them is the familiar interior of Inkchanted.]

Hello and well met! We of the Inkchanted staff feel it’s important to announce, though we do it with deep regret, that on Full Moons and the day after that, our marvellous establishment would remain closed.

[Archer cuts in, his eyes looking more reptilian than usual, pupils turned to thin slits. It’s not as noticeable, but his eyes have a subtle golden glow. He’s smirking that irritating smirk of his, and his tone carries his usual veneer of sarcasm]

It is a necessity due to previously unforeseen circumstances. I advise our customers to avoid booking their sessions during the future Full Moons as well. Those who’ve been already booked for these days will have a priority while choosing a more fitting date.

Yes, yes. Exactly! [That’s Iskandar again. An observant eye will surely notice he’s looking a little worried even if he’s sporting his usual wide grin.] We sincerely apologize to all of our wonderful customers for that inconvenience and invite you to come back on the 11th of Maurer in the usual opening hours. We remain open for all question pertaining to the usual Inkchanted business or the current announcement.

[Having said that Iskandar raises with intention of ending the transmission but his fiddling with the watch doesn’t bring the desired effect. So, quite unintentionally it shows Archer, his eyes flashing golden for a moment .]

Are we done here?

[Iskandar dismisses him with an impatient wave.]

Yes, yes, go.

[Archer stands up swiftly, nods politely at his companion and leaves, choosing the door that leads to the session room and closing it firmly behind himself. There’s a quiet murmur of voices that is cut by a sudden sound of the window being opened, surprised yell, followed by laughter fading into the distance. (For all that know him, both sound unmistakenly like Cú.)]

Ho? Why is this light here still blinki… Malaka!

[That’s where the transmission truly ends.]

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It's only wise to choose a weapon for the hand that wields it. But if you're not looking for something light, hm... Have you considered an axe or a mace? They may look as if they have less finesse than a sword but in a skilled hand they can be as versatile and deadly as any blade. If one has strength enough to handle them properly, of course.

Train you? [Iskandar blinks. Odd as it may sound, scarcely anyone has asked him for that before.] Why yes, I am! It would be a pleasure!

It might be too easy for me to lose my grip on it if it's too light. But an axe or a mace...

[She hummed in thought. It would be something more like what a Beserker would use right? But here...it would make more sense then not.]

I'll consider it. In the meantime-let's try to arrange training or sparring sessions, shall we?

I prefer to get up early and finish training before I start with any other of my obligations for that day. With the exclusion of full moons. Then I'm unavailable and I'm sure you understand why.

As for place...

[He thinks for a moment. There's really only one place they can go in the city and to venture outside the Bright Wall would be too dangerous.]

The barracks should be fine. I'm sure we can find or borrow the equipment from someone there if you decided to try your hand with an axe.

I completely understand why. Nothing gets done on full moon days.

[Unless it's certain someones, wink wonk. But really, she's thoughtful as she considers his idea.]

I'm not sure there would be someone there with axes, but the barracks sound like a good location. If worse comes to worse-I could always invest in one.

We could go axe shopping together, if you're interested.

[Or not, they're strangers, it's cool.]

Well, if you are willing to invest...

[Quit that strangers nonsense! Nobody asking to go axe shopping with him will ever be treated as a stranger. That practically makes them best friends on the spot.]

I happen to know not one but two excellent smiths. [Is he bragging? Of course, he's bragging.]

The weapon made by one of them I've personally seen to perform splendidly in combat so I can vouch for the quality of craftsmanship.

If I continue to go out into the Wilds, I may as well have a weapon that suits me better.

[Axe buddies? Sure why not. She stifles a snicker at his bragging over smiths but...it does catch her interest.]

And since you know these smiths...perhaps we can look at our schedules, and contact each other via the Watch later, see when we can get an appointment that suits all of us?

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give Caren a battle axe initiative starts now

Caren with all the axes, all the time

yusss ...!

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wrap here but transfer to a new thread with axe shopping and/or sparring?

sure, sounds great!