Capsule 011 💊 (video)

[rassera]

[It's been a long while since Kaneda had to think about preparing himself for the worst in this place. Maybe ever since the Perestroika Seminar things had quieted down to a relatively tame degree, but he's noticed he (especially him) have been getting too comfortable. Not that it's a bad thing--he certainly liked waking up in the morning and not having to fear for his life on a constant basis. But the reality being that the world now saw them as weapons and targets has never quite left his mind. America, for as much as it offered him and as better of a life as it gave him....was still America. And that's the part he hates most.


There's also Peter Pan to consider. He's not going to pretend that the issue of him being let go after four months isn't bugging him, and it's clearly visible when those brows furrow every time the topic's brought up. He needed new tricks to keep up with this guy.


For all his weapons stashed in his closet, he's certainly not going to be the one to say 'yeah, that's enough'. If he'd stopped before, he'd have been a lot less prepared for the events that happened. So when the feed clicks on, he's seen in HIS room for once, Capsule (his golden retriever) lying with him on his bed.


His request is fairly simple.


And it's something one wouldn't really be too surprised to hear coming from him.]


Oi.

Anyone know how to use swords?


[Because he's looking for teachers.]

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[governorkang]

[Kaneda might remember Kang toting one with him during the Pan debacle.]

Are you looking for lessons?

[rassera]

[Now how could he forget a face like that? Kaneda smiles as he leans on his elbow.]

Lessons...maybe how to make one/get one...the works.

[governorkang]

Well, I'm not a swordsmith. I can help with the rest.

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[protects_the_small]

Two swords at once or swords in general?

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[rassera]

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Leeeeeet's go with both. I like both.


Both sounds good.

video; i can't believe i'm tagging kaneda with not-hazel for once

[fistofthejoestar]

[the video turns on to show...a chest. or what is probably a chest, since it's too wide for the shot to catch the edges of it. the person recording seems to realize he's shooting incorrectly and adjusts it upwards just a little - oh, there's his face. Jonathan looks a little sheepish even as he smiles; it's been a while since he miscalculated that kind of thing.]

Are you asking in general, or a specific sort?

[it's important to ask, since his proficiency really didn't mean much if Kaneda wanted to know about scimitars or katanas or something like that.]

video; oh my god the streams finally crossed

[rassera]

[Whoa, Kaneda's eyes widen for a moment as he just...tries to see what he's actually looking at. He wants to say it's a chest but also a small part of him does not want that to be a chest and ---THERE WE GO we have a face, Houston!

Now he's got Kaneda's full attention.]

Well I'm up for any and all, really. Not gonna turn down one specific style or anything.

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[sidequestings]

I wouldn't have imagined they'd be terribly popular in a world with all of this.. technology.

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[rassera]

Got me there.


[He smiles, though, sitting up a bit more.]

But swords got one thing over guns--no reloading.

permatext

[hypnotherapy]

I know how to use swords in a way that would probably make anyone trained with a sword not know what to do with me, but apart from that minor technicality...

permatext

[rassera]

if youre talking about unorth

unortho


weird ways to use a sword then im in

[bindsthedead]

Funny you should mention that. Any specific type?

[rassera]

Don't really have one in mind, but I don't think there's a type I'll turn down.

[If he ends up taking some guy's sword, he's gonna want to know how to use it.]


I figured this'd catch your eye!

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[rideme]

[Bull just. Raises his hand.]

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[rassera]

Yeah?

[Consider him interested.]

What kinds, old man?

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[knightunerring]

If you're just getting started and you're used to a knife, I'd recommend something like a backsword or a wakizashi.

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[rassera]

Wakizashi, I like the way you think, buddy!

[Of course you'd go for the Japanese one, Kaneda. His eyes practically light up like stars at the idea. It's just like in one of his animes!]

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Now I gotta find someone who knows...

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[dualismum]

Yes I do. Very well in fact.

Are you looking for lessons?

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[rassera]

[He can't help but smile.]

You bet. Any and all styles you know, I'm not picky!

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[givetheslip]

Extremely well. It's unfortunate that few in this time appreciate the skill.

Re: video;

[rassera]

To tell you the truth, I was one of em. [He shrugs so casually, sitting up on his bed.] Guns are just easier. Doesn't make 'em reliable, though.

[They can jam, you can run out of ammo, your aim might be off, you can't do close range, the sound gives you away...there's a number of factors that swords have over guns. So despite being easier...

They're also problematic.]

[resipiscent]

Uh, yes?

[Dude.]

[rassera]

I had a feeling you'd see this.

[And honestly, he was hoping you would.]


Think you can show me your technique?

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[circulets]

I don't use a sword, but I have plenty of practice of sparring against someone who does.

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[rassera]

...Yeah? And what do you fight with?

[It's curiosity, mostly, because if there's one thing he needs to learn, it's how to defend himself against swords too. Someone grew up in an age of guns.]