02; video; swords and games

[bydefacto]

Hello, tower! The Principality of Sealand here, smallest nation in the world! I hope everyone is okay! I have a few things I was wondering about and I'd be grateful if you could help me at all.

The first thing is about weapons! Does anybody have a spare sword? One that'd be a good size for me? See, my friend Aleph said he'll teach me to sword fight, but I'll need a sword that's my size first. Me and Aleph tried to get one from an Orc monster, but it... didn't work out very good. Um. [Aleph died, but Sealand doesn't really want to talk about that.] So, we're still looking, and would appreciate any spares on offer! If not, does anyone know anything about making swords? Like, uh-- blacksmith stuff. I'll be at the workshop later, if anyone would be willing to help! I'd really appreciate it a lot!

Ah, and thing number two! Does anyone here play football? Wouldn't it be really cool to have a football team here?! I think we should make one. Sealand has a really great football team, so I'm practically an expert at it. I think it could be good fun!

Okay, that's all! Thank you for listening.



[As promised, Sealand can be found in the workshop later that afternoon, with some steel and a large hammer. Funnily enough, trying to batter the steel into shape hasn't really worked. He knows he needs to get it hot to shape it, but he's just a bit unsure of how to go about that. Lend a hand?]

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[alephbet]

How great is your football team?

[Aleph seems to be all in one piece and smiling, though he did get chewed out by his wife earlier...

It's important to keep spirits up. Even more for Sealand, since he's his knight.]

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[bydefacto]

[Sealand grins when he sees who it is. He's clearly pleased to see Aleph alive and well.]

They're really great! Sealand has won lots of times, and will soon be in the World Cup!

Do you wanna be on the tower football team, Aleph?

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[alephbet]

I'd love to be on a team that cool, if you think I'm qualified for it.

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[bydefacto]

If you can play football you are! And even if you can't, I bet I could train you.

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[ladyliberty]

Do you mean football football, or do you mean soccer?

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[bydefacto]

Oh. Football! With goals and kicking the ball around and stuff.

[The result of growing up around Europeans.]

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[ladyliberty]

[She will have to teach him to be more Amurrikan.]

That's what I was afraid of. But I guess I wouldn't say no to soccer either.

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[bydefacto]

[Hm, maybe he should call it his 'Football/Soccer team' so no one's confused.]

So, you know how to play? You wanna be on the team?!

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[oathshackledbird]

Good day, Sealand.

[Diarmuid gives the boy a friendly smile.]

I could easily get you the swords you need. How many spares did you wish to get? Would they all be for those your size or do you need some sized for adults as well?

Aleph will teach you well. Be sure you listen to him closely. He is a very skilled fighter.

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[bydefacto]

Really?! That'd be amazing, thank you, thank you! [He's practically jumping up and down in excitement as he grins at the screen.] I- I don't think I need many! Just one or two. Aleph has two already, so he doesn't need any

I will listen, I promise. He's the greatest fighter, I've seen him-- I can't wait to start!

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[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid cannot help but smile at how excited the boy is. And with Aleph helping him, Diarmuid isn't even worried about giving them real weapons. He knows the other man will keep an eye on them.]

You are very welcome. While I would really rather those your age not have to fight, I also know that it's not something that is going to happen in a place like this. You have found yourself a good teacher. It is only right that you have good weapons to work with. I should have them for you in the next day or two. Would you like me to bring them to you or give them to Aleph?

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[bydefacto]

[He nods eagerly.] Thank you! You can give it to me. I'll be careful with it, I promise!

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[terreifying]

i think some1 already talkekd about making weapons
so i'll just talk about the football
do u want soccer or american football

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[bydefacto]

Soccer football where you actually kick the ball and there's a net and a goal and stuff.
Can you play??

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[terreifying]

nvr played much
but think i can manage sumthing
just no hands right?

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[bydefacto]

yeah!!!!
And get the ball in the goal. With your feet. It's easy

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[warriorscribe]

Ah...

*At least for someone so young, he seems to be taking all this really well.*

...I'm afraid I'm not a smith. But I've never heard of this game. What is football and how do you play it?

*He'd like a little bit of fun before things inevitably go south. It can't be long now, the way the collar research is streamlining. It can't be long before they're ready to outright declare war on the administration.*

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[bydefacto]

[Sealand grins, though he looks quite surprised when he learns this guy has never heard of football. Time for Sealand to educate!]

Really, never? Football's great! There are two teams, one ball and two goals on each side. The aim is for the players to get the ball into the other team's goal! It's really fun!

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[warriorscribe]

It sounds simple enough. I'm guessing there's more to it than that.

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[terra_nullius]

I'm afraid I don't know how to play, but I'd be quite interested in learning, if that's acceptible.

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[bydefacto]

Really?? that's great! I can teach you everything about football don't worry. I'm really good at it.

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[terra_nullius]

I'll look forward to it, then. Where do you wish to meet? How much space is necessary to play?

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[nordic_dovahkiin]

What sort of blade are you looking for, lad? [He knew of Orcs too. Interesting.] I would have thought a short sword or knife would do a young lad like yourself.

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[bydefacto]

...I don't know exactly. [Thoughtful. Orcs he might know of from Aleph, but he doesn't know much at all about swords.]

One big enough for me. But don't worry! Diarmuid just said he'd get me one or two, so I should be okay.

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[nordic_dovahkiin]

Diarmuid? I have heard that he works at the tower workshop. An honourable warrior. [The Nord nodded.] If you do not need any other services from me, then I shall depart.