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[enchantressofore]

[ She sighs, though the reassurance is welcome. She finally meets Tashigi's eye again, tired but at least a little relieved. ]

It... Is hard, I admit. I know there are those around me that are there for me. It helps that I do have those around to remind me that I am not alone now.

[ Weak smile. ]

Getting pulled into a disagreement between those two is nothing compared to what I have already endured. So you do not need to worry over that, all right?

[swordlore]

[Adela's trying so hard to be strong, it would be rude for Tashigi not to return her smile. She withdraws her hand, getting back up to finish preparing the tea. It's had long enough to steep. Probably.]

Okay, I understand.

But if we let idiots like those two off the hook every time they do something dumb, they'll start to think they can get away with everything.

[enchantressofore]

That much I can agree to. They did end up breaking the windows, and who knows how more much damage there would have been if they did take their fighting elsewhere.

[ As much as she's trying not to let it... It still bothers her. She can't help feeling unnerved by the whole thing, if only because she hadn't known Ace would turn that kind of aggression onto an ally...

But it's better to not bother Tashigi over that. ]

I should ask, have you thought of what you would like to do here yet?

[swordlore]

A little.

[Tashigi places Adela's glass in front of her before returning to her own seat, looking at her own cup closely.]

[The tea has no answers, unfortunately.]

All I've really decided is that I'm not sure at all. I'm thinking about offering my services to people who need short term help, just to try and get a feel for the city.

Whatever I do, I want it to be something truly helpful.

[enchantressofore]

[ She'll mumble a small thanks to Tashigi and for the moment just holds the cup, taking in the heat from the tea. But, unfortunately, Tashigi's right in the tea not really giving any answers. ]

Perhaps you should take to teaching self defense. There are those who teach hand to hand, but so far as I recall there are no sword instructors generally available in the city. I know I would be among the number who would appreciate such a service being available, at least.

[swordlore]

I... I think I would really enjoy that. It's something I'd like to work towards, honestly.

[Smoker had said something similar as well, but her enthusiasm's been slightly tempered.]

It's not something I can rush into, though. I have to make sure I go into it with everything I have. People could get hurt, otherwise.

[enchantressofore]

Well, in such cases I have seen people take to training weapons - made of wood or plastic so that they cannot cause grievous harm. That and most people signing up for those lessons should know ahead of time what they are in for, that it is not something that should be used lightly for its power to hurt.

[ She smiles warmly at that as she thinks about it more. ]

It is because you understand that people can be hurt by it that you should teach people how and when to use swordplay properly -- does that not already prove you would be responsible with such a task?

[swordlore]

[Adela, you're an angel. Even if you're an angel who throws wrenches. Tashigi can feel her confidence returning, and that smile is infectious.]

Training weapons, a place to use, money for bills and upkeep... I had better start saving now if we're going to make this a reality.

[There are other ideas buzzing in her head as well, but those can wait.]

[enchantressofore]

[ Honestly the conversation is helping Adela cheer up as well, and she can't help showing that even as she takes some time to sip at her tea while Tashigi talks more about it. ]

It may be your own place, though it might be worth looking into seeing if a gym will let you use their space as well - garner a reputation, with people already going there able to see the offered lessons. I know the same was suggested to me when I first arrived, albeit for my metalworks but still.

[swordlore]

Hmm, that's not a bad idea. It'd cut down on the initial costs at least, and then I'd just need to worry about materials like swords and uniforms.

[A beat, then a moment of realization.]

I'll need someone to design a uniform! Though perhaps it's best to keep it simple.

[enchantressofore]

[ She's grinning as Tashigi thinks more about it, and nods as she turns back to her tea. ]

It should be simple, I agree. I look forward to the day when your school opens, Miss Tashigi.

[ It's something nicer to think about at the least, and she's confident that Tashigi can do it as well. ]