2nd Duty ♔ Video (backdated to day 133)

[sublimity]

Greetings, Asgard.

[His expression is pinched and withdrawn, quite a change from the easy going bloke most are likely accustomed to. Despite this, he continues addressing Asgard calmly. He has spent long enough over thinking things in his room since the Darkness subsided.]

I offer my condolences to those affected, and if there is any way I can be of help, even if you consider it insignificant, please do not hesitate to ask.

[The thought that people may request ridiculous or asinine things doesn’t even cross his mind. ]

In light of what has recently transpired, I wish to offer my services to those who would like to learn to protect themselves. I specialise in swordplay, though I can offer other means of defence as well. The Citadel, where I am also employed, can offer teachers with a great range of specialties, if you are looking for something in particular.

For those who think they do not have the means to afford lessons, please contact me. I am certain something can be arranged.

[He swallows before continuing, determinedly looking straight at the bracelet recording.]

I must also apologise for [He nearly falters, sickened by the possibilities of what could have happened while he was Taken. Of what those missing days meant, of promises he failed to uphold.] anything that I may have done in the past few days.

[There is a quiet click as he turns off the feed.]

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[video]

[whatagoodgirl]

[Anything that I may have done... then he was taken? Oh God.]

It's not your fault, Peter. [Her face is pale and drawn when it appears, thick black circles under her eyes, but she looks stern and determined.] It's not anyone's fault except the person who brought the darkness here. No one was able to fight it off.

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[sublimity]

[That might be true, but he certainly doesn't feel that way. What Nakama says is something he would say, and certainly believe to be true of anyone else.

There's a pause before he switches the feed to private.]

I...[He glances to the side briefly.] I'm not sure what happened. [Of what terrible things he possibly did, is left unspoken, but clear.]

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[whatagoodgirl]

But unfortunately, you probably saw them before you were taken, so you can guess. [She looks stricken.] I'm so sorry... but that doesn't change the fact that whatever did happen was done by something else. It used your body, which is unforgivable, but it wasn't you.

[video]

[suppressthedark]

[Oh...Yeah, he knows that feeling, there at the end. He himself gave into that before Ezio smacked it out of him, and he knows about the gnawing guilt one can have when something like that happens.

He knows it all too well.]

It's not your fault.

Don't blame yourself.

[video]

[sublimity]

[His eyes flicker for a brief second, but he smiles. It's small and tired, though genuine. He doesn't want to worry a stranger.]

Thank you.

However...

[He isn't sure how to continue. He hadn't even meant to say that. The tiredness must be getting to him if he let that slip out.

Because while he can't remember, that doesn't mean he isn't responsible for his actions.]

[video]

[suppressthedark]

However what?

[He doesn't mean to snap. But this is a lot how he reacted, when he'd found out what happened to him, what he'd done.]

Just because that-thing-took you doesn't mean you're the one who did it!

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[practicality]

...Peter?

[ she's frowning as she looked at him. what was he talking about? he hasn't done anything wrong, at least to her recollection. then again, she knew little of what happened after edmund had caged her. ]

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[sublimity]

Su.

[He immediately smiles, happy and relieved to see her seemingly fine, despite what happened.]

How are you feeling?

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[practicality]

...better, I suppose. [ it doesn't seem like she's losing control of herself, at any right. ]

I... I think I remember most of what happened.

[white_raven]

[Well, that came a few days too late. He has a rather ...unique teacher now. Though he guesses that keeping Peter in mind as a second option can definitely not hurt. Also he's still trying to work around having to use the Citadel :| ]

"Other" means of defense?

[sublimity]

[He will be sorry to know he missed Bran's inquiry. Unfortunately, he hasn't been paying attention to the network.]

Hello Bran. You've been doing well, I hope?

[He's definitely sorry he didn't get a chance to check on many people before becoming Taken.]

Yes. I am proficient in a variety of weapons, as well as hand-to-hand combat. Are you thinking of anything in particular?

[Not to worry, he's willing to work outside of the Citadel if needed.]

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[valianced]

Peter?

[she's been gone, well, sort of, and hearing the distress in her brother's voice almost makes her ill.]

What's happened, are you okay?

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[sublimity]

L-Lu! You're all right. Thank Aslan!

[He immediately grabs the bracelet, nearly crying in relief when he hears her voice.

While the idea of becoming grey had worried him immensely (and had sent all the Pevensies on a hopeless search), he's glad she missed the past few days. To think of Lucy becoming Taken is too much to bear.]

Nothing important, really. Do tell me where you are.

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[practicality]

[ this is one of the beauties of their device; as long as conversations weren't locked to a specific person, anyone can be privy to them. thus, when she catches lucy - long lost lucy - replying to peter, susan can't help but reply to her as well. ]

Lucy! [ at first she can't say anything beyond that: relief, anguish, joy prevented her from doing so. but it soon passes. ] Where have you been? Are you all right?

/dogpiles

[counterbalanced]

Lu, you're all right!

[After losing you for weeks, you can be certain Edmund's relieved to see his sister returned.]

[video]

[onlyserves]

You are very kind to offer your services to those residing within this world. I turly admire your selfless act to do so. Not many individuals would do the same. [There will be a slight respectful bow to prove that he was being serious.]

If you do not mind my prying, what house are you currently apart of? [Yes. He was currently curious about the other individual. Was he another servant of sorts?]

[video]

[sublimity]

It would be wrong of me to withhold any help I can offer, especially when we do not know when danger will strike next.

[He smiles, a bit surprised by the bow. Hardly anyone knows of his true status, and he isn't in Narnia anymore.]

There isn't a need to bow, sir. I believe everyone should have a chance to learn, especially since no one has had a choice in their arrival here.

I have been placed in Heimdall. Yourself?

[burping]

I would like to learn to defend myself. [Since Arthur is being all stubborn-y]

[sublimity]

But of course. To whom do I owe the pleasure?

[Peter has learned long ago not to protest (too vehemently) if his sisters wanted to learn any sort of fighting. At least he will know they are not completely defenceless if he or Ed aren't around.]

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[neverendingoath]

It's nice of you to offer to teach others how to defend themselves. It looks like more than a few people here don't have any kind of training.

I already know swordsmanship myself, so if you need an assistant or something, I'd be happy to help.

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[sublimity]

It isn't right to leave people defenceless, not when I can do something.

[He tugs on the edge of his tunic distractedly, the only clear sign of agitation.]

I do find that it is rather unfortunate the gods would deign to uproot people, and yet they do not prepare us adequately for what we are forced to face.

[He hasn't really spoken outwardly against the gods before this, believing it is best to use diplomacy. The recent event, however, has somewhat soured his opinion of them.]

I greatly appreciate the offer, though at this moment, I do not believe I require assistance. However, I would be glad to have another sparring partner, if you are willing.

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[corona]

Ah - You're Edmund and Susan's brother aren't you? The man in a child's body. [ don't put it like that... ]

[video]

[wasthemaster]

You might be the second, third or fourth person to offer such a thing. [Not that his comment's particularly helpful, but it's an observation.]

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[minifridge]

Did you get Taken too?

(private video)

[counterbalanced]

I think the others have already covered it. You needn't blame yourself.