Eight Spoons {Dictation}

[cyan_maid]

[Wow, Jane hasn't used this thing since before she left for the expedition! Although, that time was an accident and not very fun...Well, whatever. She's using it now, right?]

Good afternoon! How is everyone today? I must confess, I didn't pay too much attention to my journal while were were traveling. After staying in one place for so long, everything new becomes so interesting. [Kind of like how eager she was just to get outside once her Dad started grounding her for her own safety.]

So, I've been thinking ever since we started our return trip, and I thought now would be an ideal time to pose some questions, the first concerning inventory. I carry numerous things with me at any one time, and while away I have to use a backpack to hold all of it, but the trouble with a backpack is that you can forget it somewhere if you're not used to it. Do you think there might be an easier way for me to carry highly important things while reducing my chances for abandoning them? Even if I end up looking ridiculous, having things at the ready would be better than not having them at all!

The second question is a bit...[She clears her throat.] Well. It's just. I'm sure those of you not with us have heard of those bird monsters that attacked...

[Nuh-uh, not getting into how useless she felt, unless you push her buttons. There may or may not be a little neurotic worrying about how she'd handle fights back home if she ever returned, too.]

...I would just like to be able to hold my own in a fight, is all. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I should go about that?

[She pauses, stewing in her own thoughts, before she claps once.]

Well! I think that should cover everything! Have a good day, everyone!

Comments

[kalinda]

I would be able to teach you some self-defense, if you'd like.

[cyan_maid]

Would you really? I'd appreciate that, thank you!

[Hey wait a second-]

Er, hold on. I don't think we've ever spoken before. Who might you be?

[kalinda]

We haven't. [A beat.] I'm Kalinda.

[whichwayyoulean]

[He'll subtly not mention the bird thing at all]

You mean like a tool belt?

[cyan_maid]

[That is so very appreciated, you have no idea.]

A tool belt? Like the ones that superheroes in comics sport? I suppose that could work...

[whichwayyoulean]

Yeah, something like that. You could still move around with it, but it could still hold everything you need.

[the_effect_she_has]

I can teach you how to shoot. I've even got a job at that now.

[cyan_maid]

Shoot? As in, a gun?

I never had much experience with firearms, to be honest...

[the_effect_she_has]

Well, yes, but I meant more like bow and arrow.

[imalwaysright]

There were bird monsters?

[cyan_maid]

Yes! Although, if I were to hazard a guess, they were more like feathered velociraptors than giant birds...

[imalwaysright]

How did I miss this?

dictated!

[circleoflife]

I should think if they are important to you, you will have little trouble forgetting them.

[Regardless:]

What kind of items did you have in mind?

Dictation forever

[cyan_maid]

[A sigh.]

I think so too, but sometimes you can't help but misplace things.

My spoon was the main thing I had in mind. It's long enough to be used as a blunt weapon, but I'm not going to just hold it all the time. That would look awfully silly!

[circleoflife]

And you would prefer to keep it on your person at all times. Is there not... some sort of article of clothing you could keep it in, or bound to? [HE WOULDN'T KNOW HE'S A LION]

;dictated

[buttonless]

[Bird monsters? Self-defense?]

Jeez, I guess I'm even more glad now that I didn't go on that trip. That sounds really freaky.

Dictation forever?

[cyan_maid]

It really wasn't all that bad, if you take out the monster bit.

dictation 5ever!

[buttonless]

I don't know. I think bird monsters could ruin any good trip for me.

dictated;

[amiable]

Jane! You're back!

Dictation forever

[cyan_maid]

Uru! How have you been?

[amiable]

I'm great! I'm so glad to hear you're back now. Are you okay, though? I heard about the birds!

dictated;

[unionjackass]

Well, I-- Suppose ah-- Miss, it would be prudent to find someone who will teach you something about self-defense.

[LADIES AND COMBAT... er, quite problematic on his end.]

I would offer myself but, seeing as I am a gentleman it would never do to engage a young lady in any sort of combat.

Dictation forever?

[cyan_maid]

That's exactly why I asked for help.

[A pause. The gentleman comment has her thinking about a friend from home.] Really? And why is that?

[psych0p0mps]

hmm
well i shouldnt volunteer my mentor for anything without asking him first
but id be happy to spar with you sometime if you want!
the other person i would suggest to teach you is alleyne
but

shes gone i think :(

[cyan_maid]

Oh no! I'm so sorry, is she a friend of yours? [It doesn't feel right to say "was" because of course they're still alive, they're just not...here.]

I would be happy for any help I can get. Thank you, Aradia.