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[keeps_count]

[Oh look, it's Legolas' first post on the Network. Ever. Oh sure, he's replied to a few before but this is the first he's using it himself.]

I require some assistance. There is someone I wish to help learn the ways that my people fight however she does not have the weaponry required.

[At this, he draws his blades and holds them up to the screen for a clear view.]

I obviously do not expect the same level of craftsmanship as these but I would like a pair similar for the Lady Zelda. If there's anyone that can assist me, I would appreciate a swift reply.

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[doc_brown]

Do you have any blueprint for these weapon?!

[ Hello Legolas, have a Doc at you. ]

But anyway what would the delay for the making be?

[keeps_count]

[Why hello there Doc.]

I do not, I was not the one who crafted my blades. Those that did so remain in Eryn Lasgalen.

Take as long as need be, I do not believe the princess is in any particular rush to learn.

[doc_brown]

I could probably reach a similar design, but for it to be perfect it'll take me a couple weeks!

Also I'll need you to bring me the materials I need.

[keeps_count]

That seems as though it would be an acceptable length of time.

I will do what I can to locate adequate materials. It should not be too difficult.

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[marchwarden]

[ A slight smirk settled on the march warden's lips as he eyed Legolas. ]

A gift for the princess?

[ He's smirk widens a little. ]

Ah, I see.

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[keeps_count]

[Groooooaaaan.]

She cannot train with inadequate weapons.

[Haldir. Bro. You aren't thinking..?]

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[marchwarden]

[ Griiiiiins! ]

Is that all?

[ Yes, lil bro. I'm totally thinking that. His smirk almost widens into a full blown smile now. ]

I knew this day would surely come.

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[keeps_count]

[Yeah, you're definitely an older brother.]

It is, yes.

[Goddammit, Haldir. What if Zelda sees this?]

'This day'?

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[marchwarden]

[ Still grinning with mirth, an impish gleam settles within Haldir's blue eyes as he speaks. ]

The day when you relinquish your childish ways for the loving embrace of another. The Princess of Hyrule must be rather lovely if she managed to catch your eye, young one.

However, is providing her with weaponry the best idea? I would try for something tad more...romantic.

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[keeps_count]

[OH MY--]

H-Haldir!

[So damn flustered. Oh Iluvatar, don't let Zelda see this. He's still getting back on everyone's good side for dying after getting out of the pods.]

Don't be ridiculous, I barely know her. I'm merely concerned for her and offered to teach her our methods of combat should she ever have need to fight.

[atouchofstrife]

You fight with both hands too?

[keeps_count]

I do, yes. Although I also have a Rohirrim sword and a bow.

[Elves are well trained.]

[atouchofstrife]

[ It's not so usual where he's from. ]

Huh. I haven't seen a lot of bow users where I was from. Guns and swords usually.

[keeps_count]

Guns?

[Nobody has mentioned guns to him before now.]

[atouchofstrife]

They're a kind of crossbow that fires little pieces of lead using gunpowder. You could see if people have them; I think I smelled some the other day.

Gunpowder that is.

[keeps_count]

I see.

[Sounds almost like those explosives that Saruman sent along with the Uruk-hai, for the battle at Helms Deep.]

It sounds as though it would be a great asset in battle.

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[floreatnoctem]

...They are lovely weapons.

Unfortunately, I can't help with getting them made- but... if either of you finds yourselves hurt, I can heal you.

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[keeps_count]

I am glad that you think so, they were specially made.

I appreciate that, we may visit you often then. There are often injuries when first learning.

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[floreatnoctem]

I have never seen a blade designed quite like that, honestly.

Of course- I can usually be found in the craft room, or the media room. If neither of those, then the aquarium.

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[keeps_count]

Are you familiar with elves? These were crafted by my people, a gift to me.

I will remember that well. I am Legolas, should you ever desire to speak with me again without concern for anyone well-being.

[He'll even bow a bit.]

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[floreatnoctem]

All I know of elves is from storybooks, I'm afraid-

[And then a long, long, almost unnerving pause, as she focuses sharply on him.]

I... did you say Legolas?

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[outforheroblood]

Oh...? What lovely blades. *that certainly gets Ghirahim to take notice of the network for once!

She looks them over intensely, pauses for a moment...then snaps her fingers, manifesting a copy in her hand. ...It's...wrong. Just looking at it makes it obvious that it's not made of any decent metal, but something twisted and dark. The blade is entirely black...and so is the hilt. The red gem in the cross is the only splash of color, and even it has a malevolency to it.*

I hope you don't mind my own alterations.

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[keeps_count]

[The prince actually looks a bit disturbed, sensitive as elves can be to evil. The color could be beautiful if not for the aura it gives off, even over a video.]

It's certainly like nothing my people would have designed.

[No elf would create something with such malice to it.]

[outforheroblood]

Oh? What a pity. I find it quite beautiful.

[keeps_count]

It looks similar to something Orcs or Sauron might carry.

[Translation: A twisted mockery of elven craftsmanship.]