on apping to EV in the future

[straighttotheheart]

They permit me my sword? It can't be that bad.

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[barebacking]

Any blade will do?

[straighttotheheart]

I can kill with any sword. [He's fought with inadequate weapons before, and has found that they make the fight inadequate also.] But I prefer my own.

[barebacking]

Strike a man down with any sword? That shows that you know your way around. And it is ... nice that you have such a preference. How does it feel to hold your own sword in your hands? Far more comforting and familiar, yes?

[straighttotheheart]

I do. [There is no boasting there, only a frank admission of the truth.]

Yes. Like speaking to an old friend.

[barebacking]

[ A soft laugh. ]

I am sure that it feels the same way. That is why it yields so within your hands, begging to be held and stand true.

[straighttotheheart]

[He's one of those sorts. Richard smiles a little.]

Steel always stands true, I find.

[mouthbreathe]

But your blade in particular more so than the others?

[straighttotheheart]

I suspect to anyone else it would only look like a regular sword.

Is there a reason this interests you?

[barebacking]

[ Aw, he won't play with him. ]

It's because I have an interest in swords, too.

[straighttotheheart]

Is that so? [The smile is still on his lips.]

[barebacking]

Oh, yes.

I find them all to be equally unique and exciting in their own way.

[straighttotheheart]

You don't think that's due to the one who wields them?

[barebacking]

Of course, it is.

That's why they're all different.

[straighttotheheart]

And if you put one man's sword in another's hand?

[barebacking]

Depends if the man enjoys having his sword in another's hand, doesn't it?

[straighttotheheart]

I suppose so, yes.

You have an interesting manner.

[barebacking]

I try.

Is it pleasing?

[straighttotheheart]

It's different.

[Well. Different to what he'd expect on a first encounter - at least coming from someone sober.]

[barebacking]

"Good" different?

[straighttotheheart]

Different.

[barebacking]

Ah.

Different, then.

[straighttotheheart]

Yes.

Could you tell me more about this place?

[barebacking]

There is a lot to tell, and my words are a bit biased.

So if you are fine with that ... what is it that you wish to know specifically?

[straighttotheheart]

Aren't everyone's? Anything.

[barebacking]

I like the people who are there, for the most part. Everyone is my friend, and so, I feel very much at home there.