voice (backdated to platform day)

[fennu]

Good morning. My name is Jiang Wanyin, for those of you who don't know me.

[ The words are quiet, practiced; clearly he's used to introducing himself to people these days. People who do know him, however, will notice this is not the name on the roster, where his personal name is present. All the same, he continues, voice quiet. ]

I know not many people here come from worlds where martial fighting is the norm. I am willing to introduce people to sword fighting and the use of weapons if anyone has an interest, or to practice with anyone who already has experience.

[ Mostly because he actually misses teaching and leading, not because he necessarily cares. ]

Feel free to contact me if you are interested.

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[likeyouknow]

Hello Jiang Wanyin! ( her voice is bright, cheery, and loud. sorry bud. ) Back in my world I fought with a sword, but none has been provided for me here. I would be happy to practice against you, however!

Should I, uh. Stumble across one.

[fennu]

[ The enthusiasm is. A lot. But he manages. ]

There are practice blades you can borrow and when you earn enough points you can purchase your own from your world.

[likeyouknow]

Ah, thank you! ( the enthusiasm never ends. he's cursed. ) It will be strange to fight without what I am accustomed to, but I should learn how to wield a blade without magic.

Oh! I am Pahja Nyanocoya -- you may have met other versions of myself around. The Warriors of Light?

[fennu]

[ Kill him. ]

It shouldn't be too difficult if you're already used to fighting. [ But, the rest? ] No, I've never met a... Warrior of Light.

[likeyouknow]

Really? There happens to be two others running around -- I don't consider us easily overlooked. But! I am honored to be your first. ( WINK WONK ) As it were.

[fennu]

I'm experienced with different versions of people, just not you. Do you share a name?

[ It's not that he's ignoring the innuendo, he simply doesn't. Get it. ]

[likeyouknow]

( she's not that disappointed that he doesn't pick up on it, but the idea that he doesn't get it also doesn't cross her mind. most people ignore the innuendo after talking to pahja. )

A title. A job description? Both? ( veeery helpful, pahja. ) I, however, am quite retired from that whole thing, but I daresay the others who have experienced my life are still in the thick of it. Hopefully one day they'll all get caught up!

[fennu]

I understand. [ He has a title that others share, too, though he doesn't think it's quite as personal. Sect Leader doesn't have the same ring as 'Warrior of Light'. ]

Can you retire from something like that?

[likeyouknow]

Uh. Well, I have not had the chance to test it out, but-- Gods, I hope so.

[fennu]

[ What. ]

Test out retirement?

[likeyouknow]

Retiring from being the Warrior of Light. No one has tried to destroy the world since I hung up my old... warrior helm, but now you have me worrying that someone might try!

[fennu]

Do people often try to destroy your world?

[likeyouknow]

I--

( she hadn't ever really thought about this. )

It has happened more than once in the past near-decade. Is that abnormal where you hail from?

[fennu]

The world ending? Yes, it's not common.

[ Obviously??? ]

[schrodingersghost]

Hey, I'm always glad to pick up a few more tips. I don't know much about swords, but I figure learning it could be useful.

[fennu]

It's something that can be very useful here, on missions. [ He hums thoughtfully. ] How much experience do you have?

[schrodingersghost]

I've ended up in a couple of sword fights before, but no one ever showed me how to do it. [ He pauses. ] Also I can make swords out of ice.

[fennu]

That will be useful. [ He imagines? ] I'd be fine with showing you some things.

[schrodingersghost]

[At least he'll never need to worry about getting a new weapon?]

Awesome! I hang out in the gym car most days trying to get some training in on my powers, so maybe I'll see you there.

[fennu]

What sort of powers?

[schrodingersghost]

Oh, right. I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Danny Fenton. And I'm half-ghost. Which means ghost powers.

[fennu]

[ Half-ghost. Amazing. He keeps finding these people. ]

Can you elaborate?

[schrodingersghost]

[Danny was never going to get over the novelty. Here on the train he could admit to what he was, and the only reaction he'd ever gotten was curiosity.]

Uh... elaborate how? I mean, I could give you the list of what I can do. But its mostly just the standard stuff. You know, walking through walls, turning invisible, flying...

[fennu]

I haven't met many ghosts. I deal with spirits, monsters, the undead and other such things.

[schrodingersghost]

Cool. In my world ghost basically means all of that. Its kind of my job to keep the ghosts who enter the human world from causing trouble.

[A pause.]

Also, just checking. But you're not on the all ghosts and/or other kinds of supernatural entities are evil and need to be destroyed side, right?

[fennu]

Not now.

[ If you'd caught him a year ago... Well, he was still torturing demonic cultivators then, so who knows. ]

[schrodingersghost]

Eh, good enough. Just give me a five second start if you change your mind.

[fennu]

I'm sure you'll hear about it if something does happen.

[gundamofthedesert]

Hello, Jiang Wanyin. That is a very kind offer. I'd be interested in learning more about sword fighting. I have been learning a bit here. I studied some at home, but it was a different style that is not so effective here.

[fennu]

What style was it?

[gundamofthedesert]

It was called fencing. More a thrusting motion than I have seen from others. It's the only way to technically score a hit with fencing.

[fennu]

I've never heard of swordfighting like that. [ He pauses, thoughtful. ] My technique is not like that.

[gundamofthedesert]

It's called fencing. I'm sure it was invented by aristocrats who wanted to act like they were sword fighting. I did actually use it in a real fight once.

[And has the scar to prove it...]

I didn't think it would. Your method seems more effective.

[fennu]

It is.

[ Tied in with Cultivation, of course, but the rest? Anyone without a core could learn to fight with a blade. ]

I'm fine with teaching you.

[gundamofthedesert]

Thank you. I appreciate that. My name is Quatre Raberba Winner.

[fennu]

Let me know what time would be most suitable for you, then.

[gundamofthedesert]

I'm free pretty much most of the time. Nothing specific that takes up my time that couldn't be moved around.

[fennu]

I'll let you know when a-Ling and I have things organised, then.

[gundamofthedesert]

Thank you. I would appreciate that.

[fennu]

Consider it done.

[to_rise_above]

[ The quiet, practiced words sort of surprises Jin Ling a little, though not completely unexpected. He clears his throat and speaks.]

Jijiu, do you need help with anything-- sparring or other?

[fennu]

No? Why would I need help with anything?

I laughed hard. Your replies always get me so good! XD

[to_rise_above]

It was... just a question! I didn't mean anything by it! I could help---and I kinda want to participate too.

[ jiujiu pls! He was just asking! ]

I aim to please 8)

[fennu]

Then just say you want to participate. [ smh nephew. ] And you can help me set up when we do it.

So good & lolol the two xD

[to_rise_above]

I--- do want to participate but really mean it, wanting to--

[ That response is cut abruptly for a moment and Jin Ling's tone following the remainder of the reply seemed excited. He just wants to hang out with jiujiu! ]

You'll let me help set up, jiujiu?

[fennu]

It's what I said, isn't it? [ He scoffs. ] Yes, you can help, and you can take part too.

[to_rise_above]

Thank you, jiujiu!

Do you know when you're starting and where? I'll be there!

[ enthusiastic is what he is right now! ]

[fennu]

[ It's actually very endearing. ]

Probably after the next platform, to give people time to think about it.