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[lucke]

[The picture opens on a shot of a young man sitting on a simple wooden bench with a backdrop of trees and other flora. His outfit, which already rather eccentric with the strips of wolf fur accents, is reinforced with plates of armor that seem out of place in this age.

A soft breeze plays with his mane of unnaturally blue hair and his crimson eyes stare at the screen with a look of predatory amusement.]

Yo. Been a while. I see you've managed to keep this world from tearing itself apart. At least for the time being.

I'm here with an announcement and a few questions.

Some of you may know me, I'm a bit of a veteran when it comes to this whole Import business. If you don't, allow me to introduce myself. I'm Cu Chulainn, the Spear of Ireland. I've taken upon myself the mantle of Import protector, meaning that if you ever find yourself in trouble you can call on me for support. That will never change.

But I'm not simply content with sitting passively waiting for the thrill of combat to reach me. So I'm here today to announce that I've formed a group of like minded warriors who wish to fight for their livelihoods, as our hearts and spirits demand. As of now we're calling ourselves the Knights of the Red Branch, after my company back home. And if it wasn't clear, we're offering our services as warriors for hire to all those who need capable fighters. Let me know if you have such a need, and for the right price we can pledge ourselves to your service.

We're always accepting of more to fill our ranks, as we know not everyone is made out for this era's focus on the mercantile. If you're interested let me know and I'll be happy to test your mettle.

But, we're also looking for opportunities to prove ourself so that you can see the promise I've seen in my recruits. For that I come to you, my brothers and sisters. Have you any ideas on how one might do so? Preferably in a legal manner. I was thinking of holding a tournament, or something of the like to showcase our skills. But I don't know if people of this age still value that kind of event.

[Cu's focus drifts off to the side of the shot, watching as a massive black wolf creeps into the picture, looking at the camera curiously. It was easily over three hundred pounds of muscle and majesty. With a smile and a quick pat of it's head, Cu shrugs.]

Well, I've been yapping enough. I value any suggestions and responses you might have.

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Hired soldiers, huh.

[This is not Jacob's approving face.]

[lucke]

Pretty much. You interested?

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Not a chance. [Jacob shakes his head.] I don't fight for pay.

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[bodyshots]

On the one hand, asking for money to help people doesn't really sit all that well with me, but...

...on the other hand, as long as we're not doing anything bad...

[Gotta get that money son.]

[lucke]

Is that so? Isn't that precisely what the militariess of this world do? And the law enforcement? Help people for pay? Is it so strange that I'd like to fight to earn my living as well?

[bodyshots]

I mean, yeah- and don't get me wrong, it's kind of what I was going to do back home too but... like I said. It feels a little... iffy, you know?

[heartstings]

Oh, sure, try to get people to join the group but don't mention the pub. Y'know, more hands would be useful there too.

[lucke]

Aw shit.. You're right... I was so distracted by the possibility of battle that I completely forgot.

[heartstings]

I'm not surprised. Thinking with your spear like always.

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[waiting]

Depends on the kind of tournament you had in mind. People don't go for poking each other with swords and pointy sticks anymore.

[ Hey, people still pay to see wrestling and organized sports, so it's hardly out of the realm of possibility... ]

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[lucke]

People could fight however they choose. It wouldn't be much of a contest if we restricted ourselves. Plus not everyone in my troop fights traditionally anyways.

[Though enough do that if you were to line them up, they just might look like a troop of knights. Albeit a bit unorthadx.]

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[waiting]

Fair enough. But even if you did decide to hold a tournament, you'd have to worry about where to hold it so people can see it.

[ He has unpleasant associations with sports arenas, even to this day, and he tries to shake it off with a grimace. ]

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[givetheslip]

How can you just declare yourselves knights?

[lucke]

To be fair, I'm likely the only one of us who has been knighted. The others are... informally titled. Sort of like..

[He twists his hand at the wrist a few times, as if trying to churn up the right wording.]

Deputy-Knights.

[givetheslip]

[She makes a small face at that, her lip curling up slightly.]

If you gave the title to yourself instead of earning it, it can hardly be worth anything.

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[outlawrain]

...Y'know just because I don't like booze doesn't mean other people don't either. Y'should try mentionin' that to get more interest.

[lucke]

Oh? You think I could bribe possible contracts out of people with drink?

[outlawrain]

Pretty sure after that night in Alaska, I coulda gotten you to do pretty much anythin'. You were drunk as hell.

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[debauchewy]

[Ngh, you are just so sweet, and cocky, and full of yourself and he could eat you right up. He's smiling at the entirety of the video as he watches, chuckling to himself here and there before Cu finally stops and let's people reply. Ah- but what should he say? He needs to continue that slight persona he's gotten, if anything for himself and his future here. And he's already spoken to him about his interest in this- hm.]

A tournament? [The words slide out slowly, pensively.] Careful now, not everyone is as keen on letting their abilities be known, and wouldn't you be showcasing them for any potential threat as well? Not only that, but a tournament would readily expose any weaknesses we might have either.

[A chuckle.]

Or is this to be made in confidence hm? See as we show ourselves with no fear of letting out our secrets?

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[lucke]

A secret tournament would defeat the purpose of trying to advertise. But I suppose I didn't think of that. Well, maybe I did, but I'm not worried about it personally. If people felt threatened they wouldn't have to participate.

[He runs a forefinger and thumb along his jaw line, smiling.]

But I suspect that anyone who is drawn to the allure of sporting combat isn't too worried about it either.

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[debauchewy]

Well maybe you did. [Nice save, bro.]

You might say so- there's things to be said about playing with an open hand. [Though he usually still keeps cards hidden.] It's nice to see you're so excited about this- though I don't imagine an unenthusiastic leader would work well with these sorts of followers, hm? You seem to have quite a lot of energy. [Though he's unsure about the sort of nen you could use just yet- not that it really matters.]

[It's starting to really bum him out- the lack of potential for nen users here. Since well- only those from his own home seem to have any ability to learn it.]

If the tournament, you should definitely have it broadcasted.

[bulwank]

You appointed yourself such a title?

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[lucke]

...Which one? Merc? Knight? Or Protector of Imports?

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[ferroustigmata]

[Sasha saw the interaction between Kenzi and Cu, so his message already opens with a smirk.]

Perhaps the Red Branch would be willing to hire into its civilian ranks?

[lucke]

I get it! I messed up... But if people want a job I'm willing to take on new hands.

[HE'S NOT SULKING.]