You do? [He glances over at her, just the slightest bit skeptical. Then again, this is Cerealia. Practically anything is possible here, from what he's seen. It wouldn't hurt to give her the benefit of the doubt, considering practically 90% of the colony's population can fight better than he can.]
What would you recommend for a beginner? Someone from my world hinted that I should receive some training for my own benefit. [Apollo folds his arms across his chest contemplatively.] I wasn't planning to use ViviD at first, but it sounds like the danger isn't just in Vivid at all.
I wouldn't go about it that way at all. You're going to have to get used to a weapon regardless, so you may as well pick one you like or think looks cool before you put all of that time and effort into it.
[Who cares about beginner or not... she'll just grab his wrist to tow him inside.]
[Suddenly hit with dejavu as he's dragged through the doorway--it's like he's out with Trucy all over again, except this time it's a shop for weapons and not magic.]
W-wait, you want me to pick something now? What if I pick something that doesn't work out at all?
[Okay, even Apollo's feeling somewhat hopeful after that pep talk. He looks cautiously optimistic, especially because he isn't detecting any lies from her.]
Really? I expected I would have to put work into the training, of course, but how fast I pick up the training is another thing altogether. [He pauses, looking at her.] When you say "we" do you mean you plan on teaching me?
[Apollo looks away, struggling with something internally, from the way he's tensed up.]
It'd...be helpful if you could. [Why is it so hard to get the words out? He knows he doesn't stand a chance if he doesn't ask, not with the way the attacks happen so frequently here.] I don't want to be a liability for anyone, especially the people I know from home.
[Some tension seems to fade from his jawline and he dips his head toward her gratefully.] Thanks. If there's anything I can do for you later, I'd like to repay the favor.
[Seemingly having enough of the awkward floundering for words, Apollo straightens his shoulders.]
How long have you been doing this, anyway? You look around Trucy's age...
[She's never had someone offer something like that to her before!!
But oh right.]
Ummm... a couple of years? I'm training to be a Huntress, so this is kind of what we do! I'm...a little younger than my classmates but that's okay! I can still do it!
Having that kind of confidence in your abilities is a good sign. You'll be fine.
[And so will I, he tells himself. He offers her a slight smile.]
In any case, it looks like I have to make a choice here. [Apollo eyes the weapons on display dubiously.] Choose something that appeals to me...is what you said, right?
[She looks a little sheepish at "expert", shuffling in place a little.]
I just really like weapons, I think. So I went a little overboard with Crescent Rose, and it's a little much but I love her the way she is and--and enough about me let's find you a weapon!
You mean the weapons from your world aren't all like Crescent Rose? [It's a nice name, for a scythe, Apollo decides. He's also somewhat relieved that apparently the scythe is an exception.
He eyes the various swords on display.]>
Something like a sword might work. I handled one when I fought in ViViD before. [Not to mention the swords would be easier to carry around, unlike something of the scythe's size and caliber.]
Well, everyone's weapons are pretty cool, they're just not...usually giant scythes, no. [If that's what you mean, Apollo. She's pretty aware that the scythe thing is...pretty intense.] Weapons are a really important part of things back home, though! Everyone's weapons are really impressive.
[Ruby loves all of them--but oh right, swords.]
Swords are good. Very classic, can't go wrong with a sword. Maybe... not a two-handed sword though. [I mean. You're kind of scrawny.]
Something like...an arming sword?
[She'll shuffle over towards one, pointing it out.]
It depends on what sword you're talking about! I mean, there are swords that are only sharp on one edge, or two-handed swords that are way bigger, or curved swords, or lots of different kinds of swords!
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[yes let this small 15 year old girl teach you.]
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What would you recommend for a beginner? Someone from my world hinted that I should receive some training for my own benefit. [Apollo folds his arms across his chest contemplatively.] I wasn't planning to use ViviD at first, but it sounds like the danger isn't just in Vivid at all.
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I wouldn't go about it that way at all. You're going to have to get used to a weapon regardless, so you may as well pick one you like or think looks cool before you put all of that time and effort into it.
[Who cares about beginner or not... she'll just grab his wrist to tow him inside.]
Let's go look!
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W-wait, you want me to pick something now? What if I pick something that doesn't work out at all?
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[She fails to see how this is a big deal.]
Just pick something you like, and I'm sure you can get good at it! That's what I did!
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Er. [Is he wilting? He's definitely wilting.] Maybe I should have specified that I'm not athletic as well as a beginner.
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[she's NOT LETTING UP.]
Don't worry! I was total garbage when I started, but I worked really hard and now I'm really good!
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Really? I expected I would have to put work into the training, of course, but how fast I pick up the training is another thing altogether. [He pauses, looking at her.] When you say "we" do you mean you plan on teaching me?
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[Ruby just shrugs a little, smiling.]
I'm not as good as my uncle Qrow, but I'm pretty good now still, if I do say so myself! ... Which is a thing I just did... because I'm talking...
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It'd...be helpful if you could. [Why is it so hard to get the words out? He knows he doesn't stand a chance if he doesn't ask, not with the way the attacks happen so frequently here.] I don't want to be a liability for anyone, especially the people I know from home.
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Okay.
[That's that.]
Then I'll teach you whatever I can! I don't know if I'll be a very good teacher, but... you never know 'til you try, right?
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[Seemingly having enough of the awkward floundering for words, Apollo straightens his shoulders.]
How long have you been doing this, anyway? You look around Trucy's age...
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[She's never had someone offer something like that to her before!!
But oh right.]
Ummm... a couple of years? I'm training to be a Huntress, so this is kind of what we do! I'm...a little younger than my classmates but that's okay! I can still do it!
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[And so will I, he tells himself. He offers her a slight smile.]
In any case, it looks like I have to make a choice here. [Apollo eyes the weapons on display dubiously.] Choose something that appeals to me...is what you said, right?
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[His reassurance is appreciated, at least; sometimes Ruby still isn't all too Sure about how she's performing, what with her rocky start.
But for now-- weapons.]
You should pick one you like and think is cool! That's why I picked my scythe.
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[His bewildered expression is just asking for a demonstration. Seeing is believing, right?]
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[She'll just pull out Crescent Rose and let it unfold to its full, massive, unnecessarily large size.
Yep.]
... Scythe.
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That's... [Words are failing him here.] impressive? How do you manage to wield something that size?
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[It's said so simply... but hey, she's used to this by now.]
Eheh... I'm glad you like her though. I made her myself, you know!
[She might be a little proud.]
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I can't bring myself to be surprised anymore. Doesn't that make you a weapons expert?
[It would explain why she was staring at the same display.]
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[She looks a little sheepish at "expert", shuffling in place a little.]
I just really like weapons, I think. So I went a little overboard with Crescent Rose, and it's a little much but I love her the way she is and--and enough about me let's find you a weapon!
[Because the rambling was getting terrible.]
Anything look good to you?
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He eyes the various swords on display.]>
Something like a sword might work. I handled one when I fought in ViViD before. [Not to mention the swords would be easier to carry around, unlike something of the scythe's size and caliber.]
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[Ruby loves all of them--but oh right, swords.]
Swords are good. Very classic, can't go wrong with a sword. Maybe... not a two-handed sword though. [I mean. You're kind of scrawny.]
Something like...an arming sword?
[She'll shuffle over towards one, pointing it out.]
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Classic. Classic sounds good. [Apollo carefully studies the sword she's pointed out, relieved that it isn't anything complicated.] What's the difference?
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[Well....]
It depends on what sword you're talking about! I mean, there are swords that are only sharp on one edge, or two-handed swords that are way bigger, or curved swords, or lots of different kinds of swords!
... But this one's pretty basic, I think.
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