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[ She's really not fond of making posts where it's obvious she's been dealing with injuries. She's kind of sick of the feeling of burdens that come with it. But this is something she has to do, regardless, sighing as she sets up the camera, itching a bit near the bandage over her head. ]

Hello. Sir Gareth of Orkney here, again... [ Not much energy in that greeting, huh? ]

So... The truth of the matter is, much as I've tried, I don't actually... remember anything from after Rubion cursed me, but...

I know... I lost control... and while I know not what I did in that rage, I know it was all I felt. The sort of anger that feels like Inferno in your chest.

[ She takes a moment, sucking in a breath, before making eye contact with the camera, and then... bowing. ]

To anyone I might have hurt... I apologize, from the bottom of my heart. I can hardly still call myself a knight, knowing what I have done, but... I can't let that shame keep me from making amends, either.

[ She rights herself, nodding. ]

If you've any request of me, I shall see it done. Just say the word.

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Well, of course I'm not gonna stop you! Its just, you know -....blimey, what am I trying to say?

[ He pauses, really giving his thoughts some words to match. ]

Okay, what I mean is...if someone does want you to square a wrong with them - assuming someone will or if you did hurt anyone in the first place - you shouldn't, or rather they shouldn't, forget that you were out there riskin' life and limb to protect them. So, I suppose its just keep things all fair, right? The punishment should fit the crime, that sort of thing.

This isn't really a matter of crime and punishment... [ Gareth sighed, shaking her head again. ]

Look, I know you mean well, but this is a matter of pride, for me.

But-!

[ His protest stops short in his throat, and instead he sighs heavily. ]

You're right. I mean, I just learned what a 'knight' is, a bit arrogant of me think I should have a say. Being a knight sounds bloody difficult.

[ He says with a bit of cheer, a form of reluctant acceptance. ]

You're pretty amazing to be takin' that kind of bur- responsibility on your shoulders.

A knight doesn't seek praise or glory for what we do. [ At least they shouldn't. ]

What we seek is our own honor, and the honor of our king. That's why my pride is on the line here.

I see, but still. I want to let you know, thanks for fighting for us common folk. Most don't have much idea of how to fight, much less against something like that.

[ He gives her a sincere smile, if not a little apologetic for his earlier comments. ]

Gareth, right? Of...Orkney, was it? If your willing, I'd like to hear more about being a knight. You know, when your duties allow that is. Maybe over over lunch, or perhaps tea or coffee? It sounds very intriguing.

[ ... ]

Are you trying to ask me out on a date?

[ Busted. ]

Well, I'm mostly just hoping to make a friend and - call me old fashioned but, I really do think meeting in person is a nice, honest way of doing that. Food and drinks just kinda help the process is all.

[ He smiles. ]

But if you wanna call it that, then sure, I'm asking you out on a date. A friendly one.

[ He also doesn't quite realize he might be over stepping his bounds, but what can you expect from a flirt who just learned what a knight is.

A move like that might have made Sir Tristan proud, but I was a squire under the finest charmer in Camelot, Sir Lancelot. You'll have to try harder than that.

[ But she IS laughing. So it wasn't all landing terribly, at least. ]

Ah! But you're laughing now, which means I'm already succeeding in my attempts to brighten your day.

[ Which means not everything was for naught. ]

And besides, that wasn't "no". You just said I've got to try harder, best way to show you is to say "yes", right?

It's definitely a "no" if what your after is a date. [ Gareth sighed, shaking her head. ]

Though rather than tea or coffee, I'd much prefer to have a pint of ale.

I see, prefer a pub to a cafe, eh? I'd best remember that.

[ Its just playing around but he will absolutely remember that. ]

I am honestly quite interested about knights, though now that I know what it is. You also mentioned something else, uhhh, squire was it? I reckon that's like a student or something, yeah?

[ A nod. ]

We apprentice under a senior knight. They teach us both martial arts and the gentle ways of knighthood.

And you studied under a Lancelot, aye? What kinds of things did he teach you? Other than how to fight and such? Like what do you mean by gentle ways?

[ She did mention her teacher was a charmer so "gentle" has many connotations if one were to think about it. ]

Well, it's usually things like social manners, propriety and the like.

Really?

[ Now something clicks in his head. ]

Do knights also have to do all those things the upper class do? Oh, bloody hell what was it called?...Balls was it?

All sorts of social events, really. Though since most of us Knights come from the noble class, it wasn't as if I had any way of escaping that sort of thing, either.

[ A sigh. ]

But I much prefer attending as a knight than as princess.

[ He somehow got a feeling that she was the type to not like dressing up. ]

So knights do those things too. It sounds like attendance sounds like more of a chore than anything else. Sounds like you and yours have it rough.

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