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Gill: Miss, Taren, is it? I have a question for you. Taren: And what is that? Gill: Were you ever formally trained to use that axe? Taren: I formerly used it to chop wood. Gill: That’s not what I meant. Taren: No, I’ve never been trained. Why? Gill: Because your combat form is deplorable and you constantly leave yourself open. Taren: Wow, way to sugarcoat it. Gill: I’m a royal knight, not a tutor for five year-olds that want to play swords with the castle brooms. Taren: Look, I’m no all-star, but I really don’t mind being a little off-guard. Gill: I am just informing you that your battle style could get you seriously hurt. Taren: So what? It’s worth it if I win. Gill: And if you don’t? Taren: … Gill: I’d like to show you the safest way to wield an axe. Taren: But- Gill: No buts. I don’t think it would improve army morale if you died in front of them. Taren: Fine. But I won’t like it. B Taren: Is this right? Gill: The axe isn’t like a sword, don’t think of it as an extension to your arm, think of it like a large hammer. Your goal isn’t to pierce, it’s to cleave. Taren: How about now? Gill: No, your posture is all wrong. Taren: Now? Gill: No, you can’t grip it that loosely. Taren: Ugh! This is hopeless! How do you expect me to magically do everything exactly by some lame book! Just let me swing it already! Gill: If you swing it like that, then your axe won’t follow through. Taren: But it’ll still hit them, so what’s the difference? Gill: The difference is that you’ll leave yourself open to easy counter-attacks and you won’t guarantee that your opponent will be defeated. Taren: But it’s an open gash. Gill: There are people like you that are okay with taking heavy hits to finish a job. Taren: But that’s different because-well... it’s just different! Gill: Taren, you’ll get hurt when you’re reckless, and I-no one wants you to get injured. Taren: Is something wrong? Gill: You’re nothing like her. And yet... nevermind. I’ll see you tomorrow, be prepared to show me a better swing. Taren: But it’s still early- Gill: Goodbye, Taren. A Taren: Gill, ready to practice? Gill: No. Taren: Why not? Gill: I think you need to do some work on your own. Taren: But I thought you said I didn’t know what I was doing. Gill: Yes, but I showed you before, so now, just practice that. Taren: But I... Gill: Taren, you can do it. It really isn’t tough. Taren: No, it isn't. You're right. I was silly to think you were enjoying my company. Gill: That isn't it- Taren: Then what is the problem? Gill: I won't let it happen again. Taren: Let what happen again? Gill: It won't. It won't. It won't happen- Taren: What won't happen, dude? Gill: I won't let it. I won't let it happen- Taren: Why do you keep repeating yourself, what is wrong with you? Gill: I won't let you die! I won't let Syllish die, I won't let Karti die, I won't let you die, if I do, everything is over! My existence is nothing but a lie, I'm a faux guardian, as useful in combat as a pretty necklace! Taren: It isn't your fault if I die, or at least it won't be if you teach me how to take care of myself. If you don't, and I bite it, then what? You didn't show me to stop my recklessness, and it's too late. Gill: You didn't- want me to show you how. There was- it was- Taren: If you're going to turn into a panicky trainwreck, then I guess I don't have a choice. Besides, I know I can be... stubborn, so I understand that you want me to quit throwing myself at the bad guys. Gill: I- I wanted- I wanted to- Taren: Words, please? Gill: Ahem. I wished to inform you that I have been satisfied with your progress. And that I am glad you are as forward as you are. Because if you weren't, then you most likely would not have been capable of talking me out of that snap. Taren: What is that about, anyway? Gill: That's for another time, Taren.
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