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[asofwar]

The large hall with the portraits of people who are not in the City, I take it to be trustworthy, correct? I wonder how often people wander inside, just to make sure. Has anyone been able to trick whatever magic makes it work?

private; filtered to the Avengers & allies;

If the paintings do not lie, I am the only one left of my Asgard. That is all.

private; filtered to Serrure;

If you still desire to be trained, answer me this first: how fast can you run?

Comments

Private to Sif

[doeswhathewants]

Not so bad, then. I am very adept at running.

private to serrure

[asofwar]

It is important to be fit, if we are to begin. Without a good base, the rest of the structure can easily crumble.

Private to Sif

[doeswhathewants]

So a run and then... sparring? oh! Or weapons?

private to serrure

[asofwar]

Step by step, sapling.

Private to Sif

[doeswhathewants]

Sapling? Really? That sounds awfully limp and bendy.

private to serrure

[asofwar]

But they grow into sturdy trees, do they not? At times it is important to be...bendy. And adapt.

Private to Sif

[doeswhathewants]

Sif, that was quite wise. I am impressed.

private to serrure

[asofwar]

You think I am not capable of being wise?

Private to Sif

[doeswhathewants]

In my experience, you are capable of it, but often let it fold under the weight of Thor smashing things.

private to serrure

[asofwar]

Not always. [He's just very convincing. Maybe.]

Private to Sif

[doeswhathewants]

No, not always. Like now.

private to serrure

[asofwar]

And before. Much has changed in him, since his exile.

Private to Sif

[doeswhathewants]

And since your Loki ah- attempted to do all those things?

private to serrure

[asofwar]

They both changed.

Private to Sif

[doeswhathewants]

Well, I have the utmost confidence in you, Sif.

private to serrure

[asofwar]

To do what?

Private to Sif

[doeswhathewants]

Uh. Be the voice of reason between the two, obviously.

private to serrure

[asofwar]

I see. I will try not to disappoint.

Private to Sif

[doeswhathewants]

I do not think you are capable of disappointing. [Lookit all that shiny, well placed admiration.]

private to serrure 1/2

[asofwar]

[...s h o c k e d.]

private to serrure

[asofwar]

So - your training.

Private to Sif

[doeswhathewants]

In which you will teach me to be a great warrior. With weapons, let us not forget weapons, Sif.

private to serrure

[asofwar]

In due time. [Hold on, she's still recovering from such a massive compliment. And faith. Placed in her hands.]

The physical part will begin soon. Regarding the weapons, you will need a partner.

Private to Sif

[doeswhathewants]

I have one in mind. I believe you will like her.

private to serrure

[asofwar]

The young girl. The one you wanted to court when you were older?