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[pratentious]

Good morning, Asgard.

[ And for once, it rather does sound a good morning. Arthur's feeling better - not that such can be seen in him. For whatever reason, the video feed isn't showing Arthur's face but his hip, where his sword is near always present, though today, it isn't the usual plain unremarkable sword of norm. In fact, it's fairly ornate, and the gold gleams a bit in the sunlight, but Arthur himself brings no attention to it. He rather seems wholly unaware that it's being filmed at all. ]

To those that have taken it upon themselves to organise the district patrols, you have my express gratitude. Though the gods beset you on this path, it is your will to carry it through, and it is your efforts that shall keep up informed and safe in this time of need.

[ His elbow can be seen for a moment, as though maybe he's reaching for something offscreen, and then his hand touches briefly to the sword's pommel before moving away. ]

Should you find sign of anything troubling, I would ask that you consult with either myself, the Lady Diana, or Prince Freyjadour. We will see the appropriate Squad sent to your location.

[ Another shift, and then his hand stays on the golden orb. ]

On that note, it has been just short of a fortnight since the Guard's establishment, and I am proud to say that my fellow Captains and I have made fast with our numbers and coordinated the aforementioned Squadrons under our guidance. Their information shall be made available following this post, and as always, we should welcome any new volunteers to this effort in the city's defence.

[ Now, his other hand joins the first on the pommel, and he straightens - it would make for a very formal position if you could actually see his face. ]

Those of you new to Asgard that are as of yet unaware, the Citadel is still open for lessons in the various combat artes, the information for which can also be found attached at the end of this message. These are difficult times, and as the threats upon the city heighten, it becomes ever more prudent that we are able to defend ourselves. If you are interested in any such lessons, please do contact me so that we can start upon them as soon as is possible.

[ A pause, and his hands tighten around the sword, defensive, protective. ]

And if anyone catches sight of Mary Campbell, let me know, would you? She's been remiss in her duties.

[ They miss her. 8( ]

attachments: theguard.doc; thecitadel.doc

Comments

[samantha_grey]

I'll be backing up the watches in Loki, but I'm mostly going to stay back with the healing corps. I've been thinking about this a lot, and I'm not good with orders... and not trustworthy in a fight. Until I am, in the back is best, and there's people who can sedate me.

When the fighting starts, good luck, and try not to get your asses killed. It's harder for the healers to patch you up if you're dead.

[pratentious]

I think "not dying" is a good goal to set, certainly.

[ He gives a playful sort of shrug. ]

Do what you must, Samantha. I will hold out hope that such extensive efforts by the Healers won't be necessary, but in the event they are, it will be good to have all hands available.

[samantha_grey]

heh, yeah, I'm more the pessimist in this conversation, I think. Here's hoping you're right, but I'll stay back to make sure they're safe in case you're wrong.

The planning on you guys' end going alright so far?

[pratentious]

Quite so, I believe. Diana and Freyjadour have been invaluable in their contributions, and everyone has been - [ a small quirk of his lips ] - largely cooperative. It should take some time before we could be called anything near a full-functioning military body, but we should serve our purpose well enough all the same.

[samantha_grey]

Diana... [She was assuming it was the same one she'd met. So, she'd be on the front lines. Samantha made a mental note not to call on her when the time came for her. They needed her elsewhere. Somehow, she wasn't surprised. Diana felt like the sort of solid thinker who a lot of people would rely upon after all.]

She's an interesting one. I think she's got a good head on her shoulders. If you know a guy named Uther [Yes, she only had the barest idea that there was a link. They'd spoken sort of distantly in the past, but Sam hadn't quite made the connections yet.] he should have some maps I gave him with notations. I don't know how much they'll help, but hopefully they're something.

[pratentious]

A guy named -

[ Arthur huffs out a laugh, the sheer absurdity of it all. ]

I think I should know him better than most. He is my King and my father, after all.

[ She called the King a guy, what even. ]

[samantha_grey]

Small world after all, eh? [She's laughing too. For all her occasional formalities and strange ways of talking about things, royalty didn't mean much to her.]

Well, you can ask him about the maps. Hopefully they'll be some use to you. I'm no Sun Tzu.

Explains a couple things...

[Wait, there's a guy named Arthur around here with a dad named Uther and a Merlin ... please god let them just have twisted ass parents with nasty senses of humor.]

[pratentious]

[ Sorry, your reference flies way over his head. A couple hundred years too soon for the Art of War's widespread debut just yet. ]

I'm certain we will make good use of them however we might. Everything at our disposal helps at this point.

[ Uther has next to no sense of humour, Sam, this is a lost cause. 8( ]

[samantha_grey]

[She's still trying to pretend. She really doesn't want to think of young Merlin as mister sorcerer supreme. It feels weird, and she's still coming to terms with the idea that the same person could be here from several worlds at once.

She really needed to have a chat with Sebastian Moran one of these days about talking to himself... or herself for that matter.]

I'm not the praying sort, so... when it comes down to it, good luck.

[pratentious]

And the very same to you, Samantha. Thank you.