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[sworntovalor]

[This is somewhat overdue, seeing how in the three months he's spent in the city, he has never addressed the network directly on purpose. It's also uncomfortable for him, and try as he might to hide it, it still shows. But nevertheless, it is time. He at last has business worthy of bothering the network for.]

It seems we will soon be needing our skills yet again. I remind you that fighting lessons in several weapons are offered in the Citadel if you wish to learn how to fight, whether for this world or your own protection. I will gladly accommodate anyone who wishes to join, and the price will not leave you stranded.

[And then he casually inclines his head and uses his hard learned technological skills to SCREEN THE REST AWAY FROM THE MERLIN CAST]

Knowing that much is kept from you, or knowing what it is that's being kept from you, even if it will do you harm - [or break your heart to shreds, like knowing that the woman you love will be your king's] which would you say is worse?

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[hollowchild]

That depends on what truths you're willing to bear, doesn't it?

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[sworntovalor]

It does. [He nods] If someone knew your future, would that be a truth you'd be willing to bear, if they went to clear trouble to keep it from you? [It just doesn't seem to bode well, and every person returning from home seems to paint a bleaker image.]

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[starkbastard]

Would you consider taking on instructors to help with the lessons? I am no Master-at-arms, but I took on training the new recruits at Castle Black for some time. [Since Thorne was busy plotting to have Slynt elected instead of seeing to the training of the recruits.

The second part has Jon think for a moment. He finds himself at the other hand of this: the one knowing more than other, the one wondering how much he can tell and how much he shouldn't. He swore Sansa he wouldn't tell about Robb, but he knows he needs to be honest with Ygritte.]

I...suppose it depends on what knowledge it is to be shared?

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[sworntovalor]

For that, you should speak to Arthur Pendragon. He runs the Citadel, I am merely an instructor. But I'm certain he would be glad to have you, we have lost many teachers of late.

[He shakes his head] But you cannot know until after it has been shared.

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[likethelight]

[ His interest is perked at mention of combat training, but -- that's something Allen does more privately. It's different, the way he trains as an Exorcist. Although he does miss having sparring partners. And something he's a bit more closed-mouth about.

But the other thing -- ] I imagine it depends, but...

That's a sort of thing I can't dwell on. [ Softly said but with certainty.

ah ] Either of them.

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[sworntovalor]

Why is that?

[Is this someone sharing in his pain?]

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[getinthechariot]

Hoh? And who is it to be offering the lessons? And where is this Citadel?

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[sworntovalor]

[Insert arrival instructions]

There are several instructors, depending on your weapon of choice, level, and hours in which you are available.

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[sparkling_eyes]

Lancelot... what's wrong?

[come tell your knightbro of your troubles]

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[sworntovalor]

[He sighs]

It seems the future is determined to wreak havoc upon Camelot, and it will not cease to haunt us, even here. [The frustration is evident, the bitterness a little less but it too is there] And yet I am stranded in the past.

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[eggsterminate]

Weapon training, hm? Let me guess, swords, spears, maces and the like, right?

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[sworntovalor]

Yes, as well as long distance weapons such as the crossbow.

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[talking_dead]

...Knowing that things are being kept from you, I think.

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[sworntovalor]

May I ask why?

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[permutation]

Knowing what I know now about my own future, I think I'm rather not know what was being kept from me.

A few weeks ago, though, I would have hated not knowing the things that people were keeping from me.

[ and now? concern :c ]

What brought that question on?

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[sworntovalor]

It is difficult to face the unknown, isn't it?

[He offers a smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes.]

I remain in the past, as all the people of my world move forward with the times, and they seem bleaker and bleaker as each of them returns. [He sighs] I know not how to help them, when years separate us.

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[5thchild]

It'd depend on how much you are willing to face.

What hurts you more, right now? The fact that it hurts you that someone is keeping something from you, or the fact that you might be hurt if you knew what that was?

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[sworntovalor]

The fact that by not knowing, I am unable to properly help those I care for.

[verybigpheasants]

They do like to make a show of the trouble coming on, don't they? Looks like Percival and I arrived in good time. [ He blames his natural charisma. It's a curse. ]

[sworntovalor]

A good time indeed, the last trouble we had, we could have used two more good man to fight alongside.

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[linkedtogod]

Knowing what is kept from you. It's manipulative.

Greater knowledge gives one more choices in decision making. As for harmful, something are more harmful, while others you can live with.

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[sworntovalor]

Even if done out of care, we all should have the right of choice, should we not?

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[dragonspeak]

[Look at you offering lessons, Lancelot. Merlin couldn't be more proud to call you brother and friend.]

With you and Arthur teaching there, the Citadel will have a strong reputation.

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[sworntovalor]

[Look he's not going to let anyone die because they couldn't learn how to fight.]

I would think it already has it.

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[extraordinarymuse]

[ Kate doesn't like the serious tone and the filter attached to the end of this message. It worries her. ]

It depends on how you take it. I can't stand not knowing things if they have to do with me, especially if they're important. [ she shakes her head, too many memories coming to mind. ] But there have been times that I've...regret. Knowing.

But it really differs.

[ a pause, and then her curiosity gets the worst of her. ]

Did something happen?

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[sworntovalor]

I do think I will be able to handle it, but I cannot truly know until I...know.

[He shakes his head]

Have you spoken to Morgana lately? She has changed - greatly. The future in Camelot seems grim, and I the only one who remains in the dark about it. How can I perform my duties, how can I help and protect those I have sworn to protect if I know not what it is they need protection from?

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[itsasecret]

Do you really think one is any more or less worse than the other, Sir Knight?

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[sworntovalor]

I do. Helplessness is worse than anything, standing aside not knowing what is happening around you, unable to help or to stop it, is a worse fate than death.

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[bitofajerk]

The second one.

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[sworntovalor]

[Here then, have an inquisitive expression]

Would you mind if I ask why?

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[dreamspinning]

[the face on the video screen is only half visible, the other half obscured by a fall of white-blond hair]

It seems the time has come for me to learn to use a sword. Where is this Citadel?

As to the rest, there is a little madness in both. Some things we are not meant to know, and yet all things will be as they must. But as for me, I would rather know.

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[sworntovalor]

[Insert directions]

We will be glad to have you.

[He nods] Except in this city where time means little, things can happen all at once. Madness, I fear, is very much a part of our every day life.

Might I ask why you would choose so? [He's actually quite relieved to see most people would choose the same as himself. It's a shame it's not really his choice.]

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[survived]

Even if the truth is painful, I think it's something that you can't avert your eyes from. I would rather suffer from the harshness of reality than be oblivious and ignorant.

[He goes quiet for a moment.]

It's a difficult topic. Not everyone will think the same way.

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[sworntovalor]

[He nods]

That is what makes it an interesting topic to discuss.

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[comeonthensexy]

((OOC: I just remembered that I meant to tag this once the Doctor was back from his update augh SORRY FOR THE LATE.))

I always want to know what's being kept from me. I suppose... If you know it, you'll be able to process it and work through it, while if you know it's kept from you it'll always be there.

It's annoyingly frequent with time travel.

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[sworntovalor]

Time travel - that is exactly what causes this problem.

[Boy is he glad to see you, he could use your brain]