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[viscontree]

This is Julius Visconti reporting in. It's been so long since I last spoke up. I figured that I should say something in case anyone was worrying. There's nothing wrong on on my end, thankfully. [He just went out for five months straight...on a mission he didn't even enjoy all that much.]

Anyways, let's move on. [Enough about that!!]

Today I'd like to ask about weapons. In your opinion, what's the most efficient and effective weapon?

Personally I prefer using assault guns for ranged attacks. We all come from different places so I expect to hear unique answers.

Alternatively, if you aren't armed with a weapon and wish to learn how to fight I could be of some assistance. You can meet up with me at the local trading post. That's all for now. Thanks for your time.

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video | un: lavellan

[strikingtwice]

Whatever people are trained and comfortable with using. Handing someone a weapon that's more effective in your mind won't mean much if they're not comfortable with using it.

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[viscontree]

You make an excellent remark. That applies to anyone here.

Normally you just can't hand a swordsman firearms and expect them to wield it well. Their talents lie elsewhere.

Everyone's different and I find value our various strengths.

[strikingtwice]

So your question is more what people are most skilled in using effectively? Magic is what I'm most familiar with, though I can use a staff for close combat. I'm working on learning more in that area though.

[viscontree]

Yeah, something like that. You've got many options for close range and long. Since you're still working on perfecting your skills, may I lend a hand?

I could be a sparring partner.

[strikingtwice]

I wouldn't say no to some help practising. I'll warn you though, it's been a while since I've been able to fight as well as I used to and I can't promise to be that much of a challenge right away.

[viscontree]

That's fine. We all need to start somewhere. Better to do it now instead of later. Just contact me whenever you're free.

[strikingtwice]

I have some time now, if you'd like. Or if you're busy it can wait until a better time, or when we're back on Oska.

[viscontree]

Unfortunately I've got some business to take care of immediately after this.

Tomorrow's a better time for me. Will it be alright then?

[strikingtwice]

I haven't any plans, so I'm free then if you'd like. Do you have a preference on a time and a place?

[viscontree]

Anywhere will do just as long as it's a suitable training location.

Got some place in mind?

[strikingtwice]

Well there's plenty of open spaces away from people if that helps. I haven't see any actual training locations though, so I suppose unless you need something in particular, we'd just have to make certain no one was likely to come by?

[viscontree]

I haven't seen any formal training locations now that you mention it. That's a good plan to me.

Anywhere quite will do. We have to focus as much as we can during training. Do you have any specific training techniques? [Man, he doesn't know how other people train. He's got his own ways and so does everyone else.]

[strikingtwice]

If you need somewhere quiet, I'm sure we can find somewhere. [Conversely it seems an odd choice to ask for that to Meallan; he'd learned to fight among his clan with other children and hunters, and in the Inquisition he'd trained on the grounds with his friends, often with Cullen working his soldiers nearby. He'd gotten used to training with the sounds of ringing steel or the twang of bowstrings in the background, and it seemed normal as well with how battles themselves were rarely forgiving on those who couldn't block out distraction.

But if it's what others prefer, he won't argue against it. Besides, it might help him learn something new as well, and that's always good.]

I still remember a lot of how I used to fight with a staff, if that's what you mean. I just haven't done it in some time since I didn't have both of my hands.

[viscontree]

Yeah, that's what I meant earlier. I imagine it'd be hard to fight without your hands. [It's possible to do still, but it'd be so hard. Julius nods. ]

We'll start working hard together then. I'm looking forward to it. Normally I fight against monsters, not people with considerable skill.

This should be interesting.

[strikingtwice]

Hopefully you'll remember not to be quite as hard as you would on a monster. [Meallan offers with a faint smile.]

So, tomorrow, somewhere away from town to avoid being interrupted? In the morning perhaps?

[viscontree]

Yes, that works perfectly. I'll see you then.

Tonight I'll have to rest early. Fatigue can easily be a man's worst enemy in combat.