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[p66]

[ This is pretty formal for an introduction but she doesn't really know how else to address a large group of military strangers. Best to just post it and hope for the best... ]

Hello, everyone. This is Kagura Reika. I'm a recent arrival to Audentes; I would like to request for assistance regarding a few things.

First is acquiring a sword or a weapon of a similar size. My own was deemed unusable, and I'm looking for a replacement as well as anyone who might be willing to train with me during the downtime we have now.

Secondly, I'm seeking to learn how to cook proper food beyond simple meals. Please let me know if you can do so and have some time to spare, I'll repay any help given to me.

Thank you.

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[prodigism]

That would be fine. Bring whatever you normally train in as well.

[ Prepare yourself, Reika. ]

[p66]

[ That's basically her usual uniform, so she'll turn up in it. ]

Thank you. I'll be at the training centre at around two.

[ She assumes he'll be going there, since it seems like the only place where they can fight without damaging the buildings. To be safe, she arrives fifteen minutes early to see if she can spot him. ]

[prodigism]

[ On the given day Arima will arrive at the specified time with his weapon by his side. It's size probably isn't too strange for Reika, given the sizes of God Arcs back home.

But it does look weird enough to be something akin to it. ]

Are you Reika, the one I spoke to about sword training the other day?

[p66]

[ Reika knows better than to expect another God Eater to show up without her or Julius knowing. Though that is a cool-looking weapon. ]

Yes, I am. And you are... Arima?

[ She's tempted to call him Arima-san, but she's not in the Far East anymore. ]

[prodigism]

[ He wouldn't actually mind being called that. Although he's fine with just Arima too. He nods silently before looking to the training room. The other saber he bought back in perdition's rest is strapped to his in its scabbard. ]

We'll get started then, since the room seems to be free.

[ Arima 'no chill' Kishou has spoken. Time for training hell. ]

[p66]

[ She eyes the sword on his person - it looks somewhat similar to Julius' saber, which means she might have to be careful to not break it with her Blood Arts. When she follows Arima, her stance changes just slightly - a fluid tension in the way she walks, alert and ready to fight.

Yet she doesn't have a weapon yet. Maybe the sword was for her? ]

Alright.

[ He'll probably instruct her once they're in. It's not too different from training with Julius. ]

[prodigism]

[ It most certainly was! Arima will take it off the hilt at his side and hand it to her. His expression stoic as ever as he goes tot he controls and types in something. The training room melds itself into what appears to be an underground sewer system.

It allows for multiple scenarios to be played out at once. ]

Fighting in this kind of environment...is it suitable?

[p66]

[ She takes the blade from him, weighing it in her hands. It's quite light, like Julius' saber. ]

I can work with anything. Though... do you know how strong this sword is? I'm stronger than most, so I'll be careful not to break it.

[ This bars her from using her fancier Blood Arts, but she can roll with that. ]

[prodigism]

From what I can gather it's normal steel. [ He gives the blade an impassive glance. It wasn't fancy like a quinque or a god arc, so he apologies for that, Reika. ]

You have no weapon of your own you wish to use?

[p66]

I had one, but it's unusable now. I'm still looking for a replacement.

[ Ah, God Arcs... so complicated and fussy. They even throw tantrums when not pleased, so she's glad hers is docile. ]

If it's better, I could make a hard light one using the equipment here?

[prodigism]

I see...my subordinate was able to fix mine. Perhaps you could ask him if he'd be willing to fix yours as well. I'm sure he wouldn't mind the practice with his magic.

[ And quiques were just as strange as god arcs so being able to rebuild on is proof that his powers work on mostly anything. ]

But if you wish to use a hard light one, I don't mind.

[p66]

[ Oh, fixing magic? ]

Might that be Sasaki-san? He's helped me with it before. Unfortunately, my weapon is very complicated. I've had it shut down since there are no facilities to maintain it here.

[ It's a bit disappointing but maybe it's for the best. ]

Shall I use a hard light one? I wouldn't wish to break your blade.

[prodigism]

[ Arima nods silently at that. It sure was. ] I see.

[ He doesn't know the circumstances of her own weaponry but Haise had managed to fix his, which was also complex, but things were different for every world. ]

A hardlight one will be fine. I'll use this standard blade to make the spar more evenly matched then. [ Using his quinque wasn't an option for sparring. The reason why he brought was to train with after their session anyway. He'll set it aside before taking up the saber that he offered to Reika. ]

[p66]

Thank you.

[ Once she's able, she'll summon a hard light one from the simulation. It's about three-fourths as long as she is tall, and she picks it up with two hands. It matches the weight of her Arc somewhat so it's a familiar thing. ]

I'm ready.