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[danceofcurse]

𝕍𝔸ℕ 𝔽𝔸ℕ𝔼𝕃

❝Make it quick.❞

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[danceofcurse]

Ordinarily, I'd say training with a blunted weapon is a waste of time. If anyone comes at you with a sword here, it won't be to bludgeon you to death. It'll be sharp, as I'm sure their skills will be, too.

But...the point of teaching you how to handle a sword isn't to turn you into a swordsman. And since you already know what it's like to be cut by a sharp blade, there's no reason to make our lessons any more dangerous by involving sharpened steel. Something dulled would do just fine, or even a wooden practice sword if you can find one.

[A pause and then...]

I don't know about this internet, though. Whoever you get your weapon from, even if it's just for practice, make sure they know a thing or two about swords. And don't be persuaded by fancy names. Unless bestowed with magic, a name has no more power than what we give to it.

[baetiful]

[ A wooden sword sounds even better than using dulled steel. It's bound to hurt less. But after Van's guidance, Baelish sounds moderately amused. ]

It sounds to me as though someone has tried to swindle you a time or two. I shall exercise caution in my purchase, you have my word. And I will seek something of quality to use. Although admittedly there is a difference in quality between those from a world that does not regularly utilize swords and those from a world like yours or mine.

[danceofcurse]

[That point is debatable, as Baelish is sure to find out if wood winds up the chosen material of whatever blade he finds himself wielding during training. But the point either way won't be to cause harm or pain...and that's something else Petyr's bound to learn the more time he spends with Van.

For as well trained as the young king is in combat, for as handy as he is with a sword and however quick he might be to unsheathe that blade when threatened, he doesn't like to hurt people.]

Hm...merchants have tried, but I can't say they've ever succeeded. I know good steel.

[A pause, and then with noted pride he adds...]

If you need help picking out a weapon to use, just say so.

[baetiful]

[ He lets out a soft, flattering laugh after Van's comment -- as though laughing at the expense of those who attempted to pull one over on the young king. ]

Well, I must say I trust your opinion more than my own. Let us plan a day where we may shop for a proper blade. Some time after the voting is done. I will be in touch, Your Grace. And hopefully with no more scars to add to my list in the meantime.

[danceofcurse]

Hopefully.

[A sincere wish. They don't know one another very well yet, but Van would prefer Petyr not come to any further harm.]

I look forward to hearing from you, Lord Baelish.