[One must be stay cool and controlled all the time, Mitsuru! It would not be proper to jump around and rejoice like a peasant. Anyway, while 'overjoyed' might be pushing it, there is an ounce of truth to his words. He might not understand the ways of Mitsuru's culture but it did serve his purposes greatly to hear that she had indeed been provided with a proper and extensive education.]
Your father sounds like an outstanding and respectable person. Someone I would wish to meet. [Aka he sounds someone with some influence and power, making the man worthwhile in his books. Anyway,]
I have found myself from a rather troubling situation, miss. As you must know this world is vastly different from mine. More often than not I find myself quite a loss here, not knowing what to say and how to act properly. I was wishing you could offer me some guidance on the matter. Teach me the proper etiquette and manners.
[ Was. Past tense. She doesn't elaborate on that because she doesn't feel the need to do so. It should be obvious enough from her wording that her father is gone and that there would be no chance of such a meeting. Then again, the dead have been known to show up here on more than one occasion - something she keeps in the back of her mind... Look at Shinjiro.
She listens as Richard goes on, intrigued. ]
Truthfully, I can only imagine the depth of your confusion at all of this. The course of human history changed so rapidly over mere centuries... There is a great deal to take in.
[ She pauses a moment, thoughtful. ]
If it is lessons in modern etiquette and manners that you seek, I think it may also be beneficial to give you proper context - a brief summary of historical and anthropological context and so on. Without going into so much detail, unless you wish to.
How can one understand our behaviour now if you don't possess knowledge of the events that lead to this?
tags moving the snail mail pace, you are absolutely correct.
[Richard merely makes a small nod of recognition at the usage of past-tense. It is not all uncommon for one to have lost one parent or even both as they reach the age of adulthood. But the loss of a father would explain a quite lot about her demeanor, at least to Richard. When the guiding hand and the support of a parent is gone it will force one to step up and learn to take the responsibility for themselves. In that light, he supposes that Mitsuru Kirijo is an astounding young lady, admirable even.
He makes a mental note to ask about late mister Kirijo, but for now he is more focused on the matter at the hand, feeling relieved that she seems to understand his struggles.]
I know we all are nothing but strangers in this unknown land, but I must admit. It truly does feel like I have been transported into another realm where nothing makes sense. At times it does seem like everyone is mad in here. [He says, exhaling deep as he speaks.] All while it is quite apparent that they think I am in the wrong in here.
[Richard curls his hand in a fist on his lap. He could very well see the way people looked at him, he could hear them whispering behind his back -- deeming him as wrong. The thought alone is enough to waken frustration and old, buried anxiety.]
I need to adapt. And I am aware I can not do it alone. I will accept any help that you can lend to me. From history lessons to etiquette and customs.
Some of the populace assembled here are a rather... [ Um. ] motley bunch. [ She's not being rude... Right? Well, maybe a little. ] I don't think you necessarily have to have come from another time period to think some of them a little mad at times.
I will assist you, but I ask for simply one thing in exchange: a contest of swordsmanship. A practice bout of course.
[ Perhaps he won't approve of such a challenge being issued by a woman? Maybe she's totally counting on that and issues the challenge regardless. Either way, she's still got that serenely aloof look on her face as she smiles a little. ]
I am doing my utmost to not allow my skills to grow rusty while I'm here and I would like to see how a future king compares.
[It does bring him some relief to hear that Mitsuru shares at least some of his grievances towards the other population of the Chosen and their well.. peculiar behavior and culture. The only other person who he had heard to voice out similar issues to him was Silco, who no doubt found it difficult to relate to others due to his relatively old age compared to others.
Though, her request does manage to bring a confused frown his face. Richard had seen her wield the unique looking thin sword, and had to admit that her talent was impressive. However, a contest? Against him? The idea was ridiculous, of course. For Richard personally did not care for the contest of arms, preferring to hone his skills for real battle rather than for fun. Now that he thinks of it, Anne had once suggested something similar. And thus his answer will be the same:]
I do not mean to deny the talent you possess, my lady. But if you were to truly raise your blade against me I fear that I would end up accidentally killing you.
[ He gets an immediate raising of eyebrows at that from the redhead sitting across from him. Shinjiro had always been right in saying that she might hide it better but she possesses a streak just as competitive as Akihiko's under the right circumstances.
Her tone gives away none of that of course, just the faint steely glint in her eyes. ]
Are you underestimating me, your grace?
[ It's understandable, she supposes. As much as she might personally disagree with it, women didn't usually fight with swords back then and even if they did, well... He doesn't exactly know that it's not only a sword that she has in her arsenal, should the need arise... ]
I do not mean to deny the talent you possess, your grace... however you could do no such thing to me. Rest assured.
[Oh? Well, that sure is a reaction that Richard did not expect to get from her. He eyed her up and down, measuring her with his gaze. There had not been many women who had the courage to showcase such sass and rebellious nature in front of him and he could not help but think back to a certain witch he had, for better or worse, come acquainted with.
However, Jane was smart. Knowing when to pick her battles and when to submit. Now, he was not entirely sure what to think of the red head in front of him. He had seen Mitsuru wield the blade and perform.. some kind of magic. He did not question that she was skilled, no. But would she be at his level? Unlikely. He had dedicated his body and soul to the blade his entire life, won countless battles and reaped glory in the war. There were not many in England who sought out to challenge him like this.]
Nay, milady. As a soldier I would find it distasteful to raise my blade against a civilian. Not even in a friendly contest of arms.
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Your father sounds like an outstanding and respectable person. Someone I would wish to meet. [Aka he sounds someone with some influence and power, making the man worthwhile in his books. Anyway,]
I have found myself from a rather troubling situation, miss. As you must know this world is vastly different from mine. More often than not I find myself quite a loss here, not knowing what to say and how to act properly. I was wishing you could offer me some guidance on the matter. Teach me the proper etiquette and manners.
authentically Medieval
[ Was. Past tense. She doesn't elaborate on that because she doesn't feel the need to do so. It should be obvious enough from her wording that her father is gone and that there would be no chance of such a meeting. Then again, the dead have been known to show up here on more than one occasion - something she keeps in the back of her mind... Look at Shinjiro.
She listens as Richard goes on, intrigued. ]
Truthfully, I can only imagine the depth of your confusion at all of this. The course of human history changed so rapidly over mere centuries... There is a great deal to take in.
[ She pauses a moment, thoughtful. ]
If it is lessons in modern etiquette and manners that you seek, I think it may also be beneficial to give you proper context - a brief summary of historical and anthropological context and so on. Without going into so much detail, unless you wish to.
How can one understand our behaviour now if you don't possess knowledge of the events that lead to this?
tags moving the snail mail pace, you are absolutely correct.
He makes a mental note to ask about late mister Kirijo, but for now he is more focused on the matter at the hand, feeling relieved that she seems to understand his struggles.]
I know we all are nothing but strangers in this unknown land, but I must admit. It truly does feel like I have been transported into another realm where nothing makes sense. At times it does seem like everyone is mad in here. [He says, exhaling deep as he speaks.] All while it is quite apparent that they think I am in the wrong in here.
[Richard curls his hand in a fist on his lap. He could very well see the way people looked at him, he could hear them whispering behind his back -- deeming him as wrong. The thought alone is enough to waken frustration and old, buried anxiety.]
I need to adapt. And I am aware I can not do it alone. I will accept any help that you can lend to me. From history lessons to etiquette and customs.
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I will assist you, but I ask for simply one thing in exchange: a contest of swordsmanship. A practice bout of course.
[ Perhaps he won't approve of such a challenge being issued by a woman? Maybe she's totally counting on that and issues the challenge regardless. Either way, she's still got that serenely aloof look on her face as she smiles a little. ]
I am doing my utmost to not allow my skills to grow rusty while I'm here and I would like to see how a future king compares.
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Though, her request does manage to bring a confused frown his face. Richard had seen her wield the unique looking thin sword, and had to admit that her talent was impressive. However, a contest? Against him? The idea was ridiculous, of course. For Richard personally did not care for the contest of arms, preferring to hone his skills for real battle rather than for fun. Now that he thinks of it, Anne had once suggested something similar. And thus his answer will be the same:]
I do not mean to deny the talent you possess, my lady. But if you were to truly raise your blade against me I fear that I would end up accidentally killing you.
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Her tone gives away none of that of course, just the faint steely glint in her eyes. ]
Are you underestimating me, your grace?
[ It's understandable, she supposes. As much as she might personally disagree with it, women didn't usually fight with swords back then and even if they did, well... He doesn't exactly know that it's not only a sword that she has in her arsenal, should the need arise... ]
I do not mean to deny the talent you possess, your grace... however you could do no such thing to me. Rest assured.
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However, Jane was smart. Knowing when to pick her battles and when to submit. Now, he was not entirely sure what to think of the red head in front of him. He had seen Mitsuru wield the blade and perform.. some kind of magic. He did not question that she was skilled, no. But would she be at his level? Unlikely. He had dedicated his body and soul to the blade his entire life, won countless battles and reaped glory in the war. There were not many in England who sought out to challenge him like this.]
Nay, milady. As a soldier I would find it distasteful to raise my blade against a civilian. Not even in a friendly contest of arms.