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[torankusu]

[ There will be a small but very determined looking child peering into the amulet for a couple moments before he feels like the thing is "on". ]

Uh... hi.

[ This is working right? ]

I want to get myself a sword here but I don't really know what kind to get.

[ .... ]

So, uh, what's the best kind of sword to have here? Or I guess... what kind do you have if you have one? Even better if you can show me or something.

[ He pauses for a moment to scratch at his cheek. ]

Uh, thanks if you can help?

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[torankusu]

[ What do you mean? This is... the first time... they've ever spoken... yep. ]

Uh, I guess one that knights use? It's gotta be pretty strong though.

[ He should 100% be encouraging this. ]

[peacewithouttyranny]

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Knights... [That doesn't really narrow it down much. As knights used a variety of swords, he thinks.] Given how small you are, you'll need a sword you're able to carry and swing for your size. A lightweight sword, like... a rapier, I believe it's called? It's light, fast and is generally good for thrusting. If you want more focus on power and slashing, a broadsword will do you well. Or a short sword.

[WELP. He's going for it. It isn't likely, but, hopefully, no one will find out about this and yell at him later.]

[torankusu]

Yeah, I've heard that rapier kind before.

[ Well, it's been mentioned to him he means. ]

So, does this mean you have a sword?

[peacewithouttyranny]

... No, I do not have a sword. [He knows a couple of things about them though.] I prefer to use ranged weapons more. ... Though, I do have an axe that can transform into a sniper rifle.

[It's cool.]

[torankusu]

[ Ok, the axe thing is kinda cool but turning into a gun? ]

But don't you find guns to be... too slow?

[peacewithouttyranny]

Slow? Perhaps mine would be less effective at close range.

[It's a sniper rifle, after all. It's not supposed to be good at close range.]

But generally, I don't find them slow.

[torankusu]

Well, I find them slow. Bullets are way too easy to dodge.

[ Ah, yes. Children and their... honesty. ]

[peacewithouttyranny]

Maybe if you were anticipating them.

[Whatever... He's not going to argue with a child which one is better. Both swords and guns have their own uses.]

Anyway- What's your reason for wanting a sword? Isn't it dangerous for someone as young as you are to have one?

[Soundwave, you're supposed to ask him that earlier before you encouraged him.]

[torankusu]

Uh, no?

[ Does he look like he's 3 or something?? ]

I want to be a knight and knights have swords.

[peacewithouttyranny]

[Yes? Certainly more than, actually, but still... really young.]

Hm, that's a noble reason to own a sword.

[That's actually a good reason! Initially, he thought because the kid just wanted to look cool...]

[torankusu]

[ HUFF. Don't ever say that to him. ]

Right? So I kinda need one so I can be a knight.

[peacewithouttyranny]

Hm. Well I wish you luck on your endeavor then. I'm sure there are knights here who are willing to give sword advice and training to... a young man.

[Avoiding calling him "little kid" because you know how they are when they're called that.]

[torankusu]

[ Soundwave just earned some major cool points for calling him a young man. Good on you. ]

Thanks. I'm kinda hoping for that.

[peacewithouttyranny]

... What's your name? I am Soundwave.

[It's only polite to give out his own name first as he had learned here.]

[torankusu]

My name's Trunks.

[ Cue the little thumbs up he gives because you can't shake hands over image. ]

[peacewithouttyranny]

[And Soundwave awkwardly returns with his own thumbs up. Boy would he rather shakes hand instead...]

Well met, Trunks. [And now that he has nothing left to say:-] I'm going to leave you to it. I've said it before- good luck on becoming a knight.