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[Pearl was a little apprehensive at first to go ahead about this. But when she thought about it, this would be beneficial to many people here. Especially for people who were not used to missions, or even fighting for that matter.

Swallowing hard, Pearl lifts her head and sets her 'communicator' on a rock in the outskirts of the city. Out of harm's way. Once it was perfect, she starts.]

Greetings everyone of ALASTAIR. My name is Pearl, and I wanted to offer my assistance.

[In her hand, it looks to be a sword, held confidently. She bows in greeting to the jewel, shifting awkwardly. This was so different than what she's used to. Heck, she didn't know if it was even working.

Behind her, another 'Pearl' comes up behind her, with a sword as well, about to strike her over the head with it. But in one swift movement, the opposing Pearl falls to the ground, flickering. Pearl lowers her arm, the sword having penetrated the hologram, which fizzles out of existence altogether.]

I have experience when it comes to swordsmanship, and as well as experience with the use of a spear. I wanted to gather if there would be any interest for some training. We all come from many different backgrounds, myself included. I want to make sure everyone has a chance to defend themselves.

For now, I'm gauging interest. Also, if anyone else is interested in hosting some training as well. I don't... mean to be the 'head' of any group. I merely wish to help where I can. This would help immensely for what might be on the horizon for us.

If anyone has any questions, please let me know. And if you wish to speak to me in person, I'm just on the outskirts here.

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[Pearl squints and crosses her arms. No, he doesn't sound very sincere about it.]

What? You almost sound like you were expecting a different answer.

Maybe~. But, then, I'm only doin' as I'm toooold.

[He wouldn't lie and tell anybody he was more than what he was--that he was more capable than anyone else or that his objectives were more important.

He purposefully left his expectations of himself low.]

Soooo, even if I had a problem with it--it's not like I'm one to talk. I'm a pretty useless soldier, after all~.

Besides ALASTAIR, no one has told you to do anything.

And you keep saying you're useless! Why? Why do you think you're useless? Is it because you're not home?

Exactly~.

[He didn't like it, but Ban preferred his Captain's commands. Inactivity was bad for him.

Being forced to listen to himself think was not good.]

Buuuut, it ain't like I could tell you why I'm useless~. That's just how the world is, right? It makes pointless people like me all the time.

[Her lips purse into a thin line.]

I was made to look pretty. I was made to hold items. To be an ornament. To listen what others commanded of me.

I'm... I'm working past that. That's why I learned engineering, mechanics, sword fighting, battle tactics, and much more.

Don't you have any hobbies? Things you enjoy? ...Besides fighting?

Mmmmm?

[It was an impressive enough list. Were he self conscious, he supposed it would have made him feel worse to hear someone was so accomplished despite their short-comings. For Ban, he excelled in his short-comings. As a thief, he was near peerless and his talents were only useful for him. As a human being, it was necessary to find a way to survive, but that was a lousy way to live.

Even Holy Knights were meant to do more than just fight. They had to be admired. A thief becoming a great Holy Knight and a hero to boot... Ban knew it was a disgrace among knights in the first place.]

That'd be nice, wouldn't it? Having something to enjooooy. Buuuut...

[A spread of his lips gave him an ugly look. That sneer of his was cruel even at its best.]

I haven't got anything nice like that.

[This was difficult. Pearl felt like she was running into a brick wall, and making no progress. He was stubborn. Pearl closes her eyes and dismisses her sword away as the torches flicker behind her in a light breeze.]

Having a hobby is nothing you have to obtain. It's something you do. Reading. Drawing. Singing. Dancing. Anything that makes you happy.

But you seem to be someone who is hard to please. Then again, like you said, you are the sin of Greed.

Seems like you're gettin' it.

[Pearl couldn't be blamed for not knowing. With that fox's sneer on his face all the time, Ban looked the part of an arrogant, self-serving man.

The latter was more true than the prior.

Happiness couldn't find him easily, while alcohol helped him sleep when his mind spoke far too loudly to him. His exterior wouldn't let that one slip.]

Wantin' to be happy, healthy and full of food's not greedy at all. I'll want somethin' way more than that.

[Something absolutely unobtainable.]

[Pearl crosses her arms and tilts her head to the side, looking at her communicator expectantly.]

And that would be what, exactly?

[There was a chuckle on Ban's end. He leaned back against his makeshift bed--tilting his head forward a bit. He was looking aside, to his lantern.

If anything, fire was a keen reminder of what it was.]

Nothin' I'll ever get~.

[The thought pulled an unnerving smile across his face--the sort that wasn't demented or mad, but resigned. To Ban, his fate was completely sealed.]

[Pearl rolls her eyes and sighs.] With thinking like that you won't.

None the less, I will move forward with a few training sessions in the future. If you'd like to offer lessons yourself, that would be beneficial as well.

[Pearl was speaking to him as if he were a regular person, but Ban wasn't certain he could ever be one. Sinners were meant to pay penance, even if they would never be forgiven and those sins would never vanish.]

My lessons wouldn't be anythin' you folks would take pride in. As a knight, I'm pretty shoddy~.

I'm sure others would be more than willing to give you some lessons, Ban.

[She says, genuinely, before she sighs.]

But you're free to do as you please. You are a knight after all, and I'm sure you can take of yourself just fine.

Ahhhhn~? I'm fine, I'm fine. I've learned all the lessons I'll need for a lifetime~.

[Stealing, fighting, surviving--though, the third one was pointless, since survival was a moot point for someone who was immortal.

And, someone who was immortal and just wanted to die, anyway.]

You're not a very good salesman~.

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