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[ now there's a new face on the network. if you've had to do with smiths lately you may have run into Thorin before, but that's about it. he's got a gruff look about him, somewhat unimpressed. ]

Since one of the librarians has taken it upon himself to ban me from the relevant sections of the library, [ that may have been a wry smile there but it's gone very quickly, ] I was wondering if one of you could tell me something about the history of Union. The story of the Saviour aside.

[ was there anything else- right. yes. perhaps he should give his reasons. and his name. ]

My name is Thorin. I came here from Caldera a few months ago, but have not had the chance to ... immerse myself in the culture.

[ not that he's all sure he wants to. something off to the side catches his eye, and he closes the feed with a nod. ]

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No. I'm on sort of an extended leave for my health.

I see. Then I wish you a speedy recovery.

Thank you.

[How do you explain that he died?]

Martin, by the way.

[ you don't, since Thorin isn't asking. ... yet, anyway. he just inclines his head in acknowledgement. ]

If I may ask, what made you want to join the Swords to begin with?

I was brought up in it, thanks to my father and the elders deciding that's where I'd thrive the most. They were right, more or less.

More or less.

I enjoyed it and I still enjoy practicing. But I don't think I'd enjoy being a Sword as much as before, right now.

Do you plan on choosing a different profession?

There isn't much else I'm good at, really. We go into schools based on what we and the elders think we'll be the best at, so I don't a lot of skills. Helping people and fighting are about all I can do, though I do plan to travel come spring.

Where to?

Wherever I feel like going. I've never left the city before.

I often left Caldera before the... the overall situation became more tense. There is much to see.

[Martin smiles]

I may ask for advice when I finally have a chance to leave, then.

[Thorin returns the smile, even though his isn't much of one.]

Feel free to, though I know little about the places around Union.

You probably know more than I do. I have the forest half-memorized, but otherwise...well, I got lost on the mountain.

Getting lost is one way to get to know someplace new, but not the most effective approach.

It is very effective at upsetting everyone you know, however.

Rather, yes. Depending on how lost you get.

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