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[refire]

Sender: Alphen
To: Everyone


Hey there! You can just call me Alphen. I've already encountered many warriors and seasoned soldiers. We have strong fighters here.

I'm interested in seeing weaponry or combat gear. There are some really neat swords with intriguing designs. Still, I know that a weapon can be lethal all the same. So I've been meaning to ask a question as well.

For what reason would you fight?

I fight to protect my friends. I want to use my strength for the right reasons.

Granted, all I know how to do is wield a sword. I'd be more than glad to put those skills to use. I'm willing to spar and exchange combat moves with someone. Maybe we can learn with one another. I can't exactly let my blade rust when seriously powerful beasts could attack at any moment. 

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[refire]

I learned how to wield a sword when I was in the army.

It's all I can do. I still want to make a difference with the skills I have. If I can use my strength to protect others then I'll do just that.

A rusted blade won't be seeing much action. Are there any dents or cracks in your weapon?

[heseesonlyher]

[Yeah. He's thought it was something like that. And when it's all you know, well... That says enough on its own, doesn't it.]

I'm sure there's more you can do than just swing your sword, but I get it either way. Pretty sure I've said similar things many times.

I haven't noticed anything too serious on my sword aside from some wear and tear. It could probably use an extra set of eyes, though. I wouldn't mind letting you take a look for yourself.

[refire]

Really? Thanks! I just want to make sure everything's in working order.

I'm still looking for ways to improve the quality of our gear. So let me see....you're Nier?

[ That's what the sender's name says. ]

[heseesonlyher]

That's right. But I guess I should let you know there's another Nier here. I'm the old one and that's the best way to make the distinction.

[Unless he changes his name or something. At this rate, maybe people ought to just call him 'Old Man.']

[refire]

There's another Nier? What's that supposed to mean exactly?

Someone else got the same name?

[ Old man wouldn't be too bad honestly. ]

[heseesonlyher]

Good question. It's not exactly easy to explain. We aren't the same people. That's probably the best way I can put that. Anything beyond it and I just don't have the answers for you.

[Or for himself, frankly.]

[refire]

If you're different people with the same name then that's easy enough for me to understand.

There's a lot of things I jusr don't get here but I've been trying to make the most of it

[heseesonlyher]

I'm sure that's the same for us all. Too many questions and just not enough answers. I thought we might get the answers in time, but I'm honestly not any closer than I was when I initially arrived.