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[sworntovalor]

[At first all that can be seen is a gaping mouth, sharp teeth and a great tongue blocking the view as the four-months-older-than-he-is-in-this-pic Sir Frewen grabs hold of Lancelot's bracelet. With a quick firm command of 'no!' he backs away however and the dog can be seen wagging his tail expectantly. Lancelot looks intently at the screen trying to figure out what exactly it is that has been triggered, while the dog moves to pull at his sleeve, barking in an attempt to regain his attention. His hair and shirt are slightly messy and he is short of breath, but despite the confusion and embarrassment his face is still lit up in exhilaration at the game that has been taking place only seconds before.

And then he runs a hand through his hair, trying to straighten it out as he realizes that more likely than not - people can see him now.]

Should anyone hear this - please forgive me this intrusion, I will be sure to be more careful in the future.

[He hesitates for a moment, uncertain whether he should be saying anything else, but if he's appearing before the network anyway as he suspects he is, he might as well introduce himself.]

My name is Lancelot, I am new to Asgard. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has kindly and patiently explained this city to me, and extend an offer to all citizens of the city be them old or new - if there is anything I can assist you with you need only ask. I have been placed in the house of Heimdall but I reside in the district of Thor, and I can also be reached in the Citadel should anyone wish to learn the use of the crossbow.

[With a sharp motion he moves the bracelet just as the dog makes to pounce on it again.]

Again -- I apologize. [And with a small apologetic smile he ends the feed.]

Comments

[sworntovalor]

The citadel also offers sword lessons. If you'd like I could teach you both?

[unfalteringly]

That would be great, actually. The more I can learn, the better. I'd rather be prepared, if I can help it.

[sworntovalor]

It is always smart to be prepared. We can make a schedule for lessons with each weapon.

[unfalteringly]

Trust me, I know that now. I wasn't really prepared to defend myself or fight back in the past and I really paid for it.

That sounds perfect, thank you. I work only a few days a week, so that leaves plenty of time for whenever's good for you.

[sworntovalor]

I'm sorry, that lesson is always painfully learned.

No problem. You said -- that you are a baker did you not? Perhaps I could trouble you for a lesson on the kitchen, in exchange for a lesson with the sword?

[unfalteringly]

Sometimes excruciatingly so. But I'm better for it now, at least.

Well, I've never really taught anyone before, aside from the few tips that I gave Morgana, but sure. We can definitely do that. Just tell me when, and I'm all yours.

[sworntovalor]

[He can relate to that.] Once learned at least the lesson remains with you and you can keep it from being needed again.

Thank you - I would rather refrain from setting anything on fire. [He's heard stories ok]

[unfalteringly]

It was definitely a lesson that'll stay with me, even if I wanted to forget.

Well don't worry. If there's one thing I can teach, it's how to keep things from bursting into flame, at least.

[sworntovalor]

Those always are.

That is a very useful skill.

[unfalteringly]

Trust me, I've been reprimanded enough at home for burning things at the bakery. I've gotten better at keeping it from getting to that point.

So that's all you want for teaching me how to use a sword? Just baking lessons?

[sworntovalor]

I will have to charge for the crossbow lessons - the money is needed to pay for the training grounds. But I am not an official sword instructor of the citadel, so I believe a trade of knowledge should be fine.

[unfalteringly]

Oh no, that's perfectly fine. I'd actually offer you money for both, along with the lessons, if I made that much. [ And if he hadn't already decided that he's saving money to afford a place to live for Katniss and him. And, well, the others from Panem as well ]

[sworntovalor]

We all must do what we can to help, pay what you can. Everyone deserves to know how to protect themselves.

[unfalteringly]

Well, I'm not dead yet. [ Peeta laughs even though it's... not funny :c ] So I must be doing at least a little right. But actually learning what I'm doing would definitely help. It's appreciated it. And I think I've said already that this is a good thing you're doing, but it could do with being repeated.

[sworntovalor]

I will do all in my power to make sure you won't be at risk of dying either.

[He smiles as he shakes his head]

Thank you but it is the very least I can do.

[unfalteringly]

You're a good man, Lancelot. Where I'm from, there's very few people left like you.

[sworntovalor]

As are you, Peeta.