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Name: Byleth Eisner
Date: 5/10
Format: video

[ a dark-haired young woman in glasses and dark local fashion sits in front of the camera. she can't be older than 21, surely. anyway, byleth's been here for over a month and she's only posting to the network now. ]

I'm Byleth Eisner. I've met some of you already. I suppose you would call this an... interest check? [ she takes off her glasses, hanging them from the neckline of her shirt. ] Most of my recent work before coming here was in commanding my Emperor's army, but I'm an experienced teacher as well. Armed and unarmed combat, archery, strategy and tactics, riding, magic... rhetoric and composition. [ was that last one a joke? it's impossible to tell. her face gives no hints one way or another. ]

The Coven trains witches in magic, but that only does so much good. I'd like to work towards establishing a school where the Mirrorbound without martial skills can learn them. As it is, the Wilde is too dangerous for too many of us, and ad-hoc lessons aren't enough. [ she waves a hand. ] This is all... hypothetical, right now. But if this sounds something you'd like to either help with or learn from, please, let me know. In the meantime, I'm open to teaching one-on-one.

[ she seems to consider something, briefly, before: ]

... Also, firearms are new to me. I'm familiar with powder explosives, and I've seen cannons, but if anyone might help me to understand the use and maintenance of guns, I would appreciate it.

[ byleth pauses again. ]

That's all. [ and off it goes. nailed it? ]

[ ooc: open to fourth wall people! ]

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This sounds like a worthy endeavor; I am presently giving one-on-one instruction to a pupil, but if you're interested in expanding such lessons to more of the Mirrorbound, I can offer my own services.

[ There's a sense of cool interest through their bond and maybe a touch of curiosity. ]

My own expertise is with the sword and lance and horseback riding; I can offer instruction in those subjects. Firearms I am aware of, but I have little experience in using them.

[ Thanks, Holy Grail. ]

Edited (word choice; slight change.) 2020-05-13 23:30 (UTC)

OOH OOH ME I WOULD LIKE TO LEARN HOW TO BE AWESOME WITH SWORDS AND ARROWS THANKS
INTEREST IS VERY ✔️✔️✔️

You've gone full circle,

[Lorenz quipped over the video feed, laughter warming his voice as he regarded the General. His dark lenses, donned both for the brightening light of the season and to disarm people from unsettling appearance of the horizontal pupils in his eyes from his progressing transformation into a Faun, complimented the summery red and yellow flowers adorning his antlers. 'Blanket flowers' was one name for them from the local residents. 'Gaillardia' was what they were called in the books.]

When I first met the version of you in my memory, they were just starting their professorship after a colorful career as a mercenary. Then, the iteration that is you became a storied and strong wartime general. Now? I never dreamed that you would yourself become a headmaster.

You really enjoyed teaching that much?

[ Someday, he'e going to get used to other people discussing guns so easily. Someday. ]

By maintenance, do you mean upkeep or repair? Or both, I suppose.

You're sure that's wise? Half of them can't even figure out which end of the blade is for holding.

Greetings, Byleth.

[Hey, here's the robo. He also has a big gun on his shoulder, so...]

My expertise is with firearms and combat, I am willing to offer my help with the use and maintenance. The guns of this world may be... primitive than the one I am used to, but the fundamental use of one shouldn't differ.

[ when leslie turns on her video, she doesn't initially directly address byleth, instead hoping other people will notice it when she says: ]

General Eisner is a really good teacher! -- Or Professor Eisner, in this case? She and Corrin have been teaching about how to use a sword [so far, a wooden one], and she's been tutoring me in a bunch of other subjects, too. She's been really helpful and kind to me. I've only been taught by her for the past month and a half, but she also taught Lady Edelgard and Sir Lorenz and a lot of other really strong people, so her longterm results are also wonderful! I guarantee it!

[ impromptu pitch over, she actually addresses byleth. ]

What kind of space would be needed for a school like that? If there's going to be a lot of students, I don't know if you could hold it in the yard.

Edited 2020-05-14 01:05 (UTC)

[ well well well if it isnt mr "i accidentally warlocked and invented guns" himself ]

Both. I understand the basic principles of front-loaded cannon, but even that's only from reputation.

Guns small enough to carry haven't been invented anywhere in my home world, as far as I'm aware. It's a type of weapon I'm keen to know more of.

[ byleth huffs out a laugh, glancing away from the camera. ]

Storied is... a word for it. You didn't hear the names that the Church had for me. As for teaching... I enjoyed it more than my military career, [ she says that, at last ] even with the reasons for my appointment.

[ even with the things that they were made to do. ]

Apologies if that stung.

[He didn't doubt that the Church had awful names for Byleth and everyone else she was surrounded by. Not even the Archbishop and leader of their society was immune to what ultimately amounted to propoganda.]

And...I apologize for making assumptions. Your counterpart... has always been difficult to read, you understand.

[A sigh.]

Bantering isn't why I replied, Byleth. I may not have the bones of a teacher like you do, but I am willing to help you on this endeavor. There's only so much the Coven can teach us, and there is quite a bit to be said about the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach.

Edited 2020-05-14 02:53 (UTC)

[ Sometimes all you need for invention is a badly thought out revenge plan and a suspiciously helpful demon. ]

I see. I'm somewhat well-versed on the subject, though I'm given to understand there's a greater variety here than I'm used to. My own are not entirely dissimilar to canons, to be very simplistic about it.

In what regard?

[ she can think of a number of ways that comparison might be apt, she thinks, and some of them make more sense than others. ]

[ byleth nods at that, apparently satisfied. her expression is as hard to read as ever, but she sounds a bit pleased by the offer. her side of the bond shows intrigue and gratitude. ]

I'd be happy for your help, if this gets started. You're more than capable.

[ she nearly brings up that she's met the man and he's not much harder to read than she once was—but lets it go as lorenz proceeds. ]

You're more than capable. But aren't you spread thin as it is?

[ byleth can't shake the smile that comes to her face at leslie doing that on her behalf; the enthusiasm only a child can bring works wonders. ]

Somewhere in the Haven, probably. I think I've identified a need, but I want to have more people to work with on this before we reach that stage. At the bare minimum, we would need target ranges, a training ground, an armory of some kind...? [ she shakes her head. ] I normally delegated logistical questions like this.

There's only one way for them to learn, Felix. And if they lose a finger or two, we can fix that.

[ it's...... probably a joke? ]

[ what the fuck is a taco bell. what the fuck is a taco???

is... that actually this person's name? what a strange name. ]

Do you have any experience with weapons?

[ what is she gonna be working with, here. ]

Soundwave.

[ she nods in acknowledgement. ]

I'd be happy for the help. It feels like a... significant blind spot.

I was a commander in my home as well - I held the second-highest rank a foreigner could in the Imperial Army. If you require somebody who's got that discipline to help keep order in such a school, I'd be open to it.

[ The griffin has a slight awkward look, though. She looks young as well - but she's waiting to be rejected for being a beast. ]

...while I did not use firearms like this realm, my weapon before arriving here was a type of gun which used explosives to augment the swings of a blade.

I'm not suited for helping groups or tactics but I have experience with the rest. [a beat]

Or magic, I can't do that...

Have you checked with someone from the council? It'd be bad of the locals thought we were starting something. [She doesn't want to be an outlaw for coup related thing... Not again. ]

[Surprise briefly painted his features at the question-- a glimpse at the vulnerability he rarely shared with others. With his home empty of other residents besides himself and his cat, Lorenz didn't feel like he was stretching himself too far.

Rather, perhaps it wasn't quite enough. This world had brought not one but two betrayals upon him: Both of them involved sending away the complicated individuals he was starting to call his friend.]

We really have come full circle if you're asking that,

[he commented wryly, remembering that cold winter's day when the Byleth he knew had approached him for conversation. The man had seemed unusually pallid and fatigued that day, but also kept that fact as close to his chest as possible. 'You should go rest in your quarters,' Lorenz had said. Clearly, the man wasn't well but was trying to hide it.

Lorenz wondered if this Byleth had experienced any similar conversations. It was an answer that only the Goddess could provide.]

I believe I'm doing all right, you needn't worry. It was merely an offer; I've been concerned about the general state of affairs here and I've been wondering how to help. Once again, it's been a case of not clearly seeing the bigger picture.

I don't believe I've had a chance to see you in action, unfortunately. Would you mind if I sat in on one of your lessons?

[ There's a certain fondness there. An appreciation for the art - and the teacher. ]

[Oh, this might be interesting. He's... not sure how well he'd do when he has stage fright, but maybe teaching won't be so bad.]

Ah... I have no experience with firearms myself, but... I could teach archery.

[K'rihnn hesitates for a moment before adding:]

I also have experience with the axe, fencing, astronomy, and astrology. Though... I doubt astrology on this star has any practical use, unlike on mine. Um... I... also have culinary experience... both for in the kitchen and when camping?

( a noble endeavor to be sure, and one that's right up his alley! lan wangji bows in lieu of a verbal greeting, readily offering his expertise. )

If I may be of assistance in teaching swordsmanship and discipline, do not hesitate to contact me. ( a pause as he straightens up, expression mostly impassible save for the hint of warmth in his eyes. ) I am Lan Wangji.

Front-loaded, black powder generally packed in the barrel rather than the ammunition. I've seen quite a few variations.

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