01 🔥 [journal entry]

[empyreancatastrophe]

Sender: Joshua
To: Everyone
Subject: Request for Assistance

Esteemed fellow Dreamwalkers,

I extend my heartfelt greetings to all in a moment of personal and restive rumination.

Within the intricate tapestry of our shared experience in this world bolstered by dreams, I find myself weaving a humble thread, seeking solace in the wisdom that resides in the bonds of our community. At this juncture, I pen my thoughts along the parchment of shared understanding, for in unity lies the strength to weather any tempests looming on the horizon, yet to beset us.

As the echoes of battle ring in my memory, it is clear that I cannot delay training, despite my insipidness. To clarify, my aversion stems not from the intention to undermine the value of such a skillset, but from the need to face my diffidence so that I may improve.

I respectfully ask those who are proficient in the physicalities of battle if you would be willing to share insights and advice on the intricacies thereof. In return, I will offer what I can, within reason. I’ve little in tangible possessions, but I am not adverse to providing reciprocal services. For your consideration, I’m adept with the casting of fire magicks, I can perform manual labor, and I can also assist with research. If none of these credentials suffice, I am willing to negotiate other fair compensation for your time and efforts.

Pray accept my deepest gratitude to all who have read my entreaty. As we act as conduits of dreams and magicks, let us fortify our knowledge together.

In camaraderie,

Joshua Rosfield

Comments

Sender: Rufus

[ambitiousblond]

What kind of insights are you interested in?

My combat experience is relatively limited, I do have some expertise in firearms but I've learned how to survive, which is the most important part.

[empyreancatastrophe]

I suppose I gave little thought into the specifics. The clearest answer I can give is that I am hoping for critique on form, application, and mayhap the chance to learn from others' experiences, cultural and personal.

To relate it to your example, your perspective would very much be welcome as one who may have little to say on actively participating in combat, but much on how to keep oneself alive.

I must also admit curiosity regarding firearms. I'm afraid I'm not familiar with them.

[ambitiousblond]

That I can teach you. If you help me procure a pistol and a shotgun for the training sessions that will be all the repayment I require.

[empyreancatastrophe]

Pray excuse my ignorance, but I am unfamiliar with those weapons.

May I ask you what they are?

[ambitiousblond]

That will be our first lesson then.

I'll see if I can get my hands on a pistol to start and we'll go from there.

[empyreancatastrophe]

Understood.

I apologize for the inconvenience I have already caused.

[ambitiousblond]

No apology needed.

We'll just be starting from the beginning then.

[empyreancatastrophe]

If you are not adverse to it, then starting from the beginning should not be a problem.

When and where would be most convenient to meet for you?

[ambitiousblond]

Meet me at the wishing well, I don't live that far from there.

[empyreancatastrophe]

You wish to meet this moment?

[ambitiousblond]

Anytime, really. For the first time in a long time, my schedule is actually free.

We won't need any weapons for the first lessons, don't worry about that.

[empyreancatastrophe]

Understood.

If no weapons are necessary for our first lesson, then I can also meet at your earliest convenience.

I will endeavor not to disappoint.

[ambitiousblond]

You're willing to learn which is a good start.

Let's say this afternoon then.