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[prozaic]

🐍

[just as an opener, so she knows who this.]

Hello, Rosa. I found a certain something. A certain shield, you could say.

[declass]

Hello!

Really? Here?
Is it the actual same one?

[prozaic]

I kept a certain man company in exchange for his lantern, and he gave me more than that.
It's already been tested, and it works perfectly. If it is a fake, it is a convincing one.

[declass]

Interesting...
I wonder if I can get my weapon here too, then.
It would make things easier.

[prozaic]

Perhaps, if it's not to late, find the man named Puck and answer his riddle correctly.
But I was warned that a token from home would fade, and needed to be "reforged with a soul" in order to remain. So that's what I did.

[declass]

How does that work exactly?
I didn't really look too into it.

[ she has nothing to forge, so she didn't really see a point to. ]

[prozaic]

It required a soul to be used like a billet, and shaped into the shield. I cannot tell which part is the original shield, and which is the addition, the work is impeccable.
I am not proud that I had to do it, but we need the protection.

[declass]

[ she really can't judge. it's terrible that they are in a situation where they have to resort to doing something like this, but... she really, really can't judge. ]

We really found ourselves in a predicament, haven't we?
Thank you.
I am sorry you had to do that. I would say it's not fair, but nothing seems to be fair.

[prozaic]

If you do find your weapon, I won't dissuade you from seeking out one of the smiths to have the same procedure done. I merely want you to be prepared for the experience.

[declass]

I appreciate the warning.
I would like mine back, it would be a lot easier than having to learn something else from scratch...
But we'll see.

[prozaic]

Should things not go your way, I believe a firearm or a crossbow would still be a decent alternative for you.

[declass]

That's true.
I just have a bit of an attachment, I think.
I should probably learn more sword work, but it would probably take too long for me to get decent enough that it's particularly useful to us...

[prozaic]

Should you do decide to move on to bladework, I may be able to assist.

[declass]

Thank you!
I guess we should keep all our options open...

How are your Arts?

[prozaic]

They are functioning well, though I was hesitant to perform much. With my shield now here, that should change.

[declass]

That's good.
I know that others say their abilities aren't at full strength for some reason...

[prozaic]

Perhaps it's because I'm not particularly strong at all, at the end of the day.

[that's her first hint that he actually lied and is still actively lying.]

[declass]

Is that it?
I think you do very well.

[ she won't actually accuse him of hiding anything, at least. ]

But at least be careful, okay?

[prozaic]

Of course. Confrontation is not my specialty.
But I should also be telling you that, as I have the means of self-defense between us.

[declass]

Hopefully we won't even need to defend ourselves!
Although that's looking less likely as we go...

[prozaic]

I would prefer if you did have some defense, Rosa.
Even for the dead, this place is dangerous. What would happen if we died a second time? I do not know. Best if neither of us find out.

[declass]

It would be nice if you could only die once, but...
This place doesn't really give the impression it would be that simple.

Don't worry. I'll be safe and look into finding something to arm myself with.

un: undying

[midway]

[ attachment: a drumstick with burnt onions stuck to the outside ]

😢

[declass]

Oh dear.
Are those onions?

[midway]

I was trying to sauté.