( video ) un: achilles

[heelies]

[As when storm-bruised clouds cast their dark pall over the sky, a harbinger of the torrent and tempest to come, so appears the countenance of Peleus' son. He is harnessed in the glorious armor that lame-foot Hephaestus did forge for him, and upon his head fiercely glints the golden helmet which once served as a beacon to the Myrmidons and all of the vast host of war-loving Argives. Like the thunder that is hurled by almighty Zeus who bears the aegis, his voice roars out over the network.]

Koltira, you whose heart is blackened with vile hatred! Hear now the son of Peleus, Achilles, best of all the Achaeans - I whose pride was rent by your blade when you did raise arms without first issuing a proper challenge as is honorable between warriors. I demand that you meet me in single combat, that I may avenge myself and slake my spear upon your blood. Meet me then to the east of the town ere the sun touches the far horizon, where it settles for the night into the couch of the desert - unless the worm of cowardice burrows deep within your breast to weaken your fighting spirit!

It is for this reason that I give my challenge in this public forum, that others may bear witness and hold you accountable to this duel. What say you, Koltira? Recoil not from the bloodshed you so take pleasure in! Long has my anger rankled in my breast, and long has my pride festered without salve potent enough to soothe it, for the cure lies only in victory by dint of my spear. Thus, today I wait no more!

[In the colloquialisms of the locals: This town ain't big enough for the both of us.]

Comments

[predomination]

I've heard about Nalawi in quite a bit of detail. I wish I'd arrived sooner. I might have been able to give another perspective, but that's easy to say when you've only heard about something.

[grunehexe]

It is true, it is easy to determine the right course when the path has already been illuminated.

[But she doubts another opinion in the mix for Nalawi would have done much good- she does not remember those days fondly.]

[predomination]

Well, no reason to concern ourselves about that now. If you'd like assistance, Sieglinde-san, or at least an impartial referee, I think I can leave my Taraxa tucked away for a bit.

Someone should at least try to keep it from going on too long.

[grunehexe]

I appreciate your willingness, but someone of sense should stay with the Taraxa. Princess Lucina has agreed to lend her aid in preventing bystanders from getting caught up in things.

[predomination]

I'm very honored to be considered sensible.

[i mean he is, but he's a giant ham.] Stay safe and do make sure they both survive please. I would hate for something to happen to our only person capable of resurrection and one of our best warriors.

[he needs those pawns. I mean.. No that's exactly what I mean, but it's okay because he likes them as people too...]

[grunehexe]

[He is... an odd fellow, but. She trusts his dedication to the work.]

As would I.