originally posted in:The New Dojo
"Red? No, I don't believe so. He was wearing a coat similar to mine, but adorned with Old-Earth furs. He carried a Chinese sword-breaker with him at his waist."
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"I don't think he came. He may have and we didn't see him."
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"Ah, I see. You're the local militia around here, aren't you? Do you mind telling me a little bit about this establishment? I assure you - I am no threat. I am merely in search of the boy." The man's words became calm and collected - he was taking the peaceful approach to this. But urgency underlined his every word.
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"Militia? That's putting it very lightly. We're guards, the army around here. What do you need to know?"
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"My apologies. I am somewhat jaded towards occupying military forces, but I will keep my personal opinion out of this matter. For starters: where am I and what does this place serve, exactly?"
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"We're not a military presence, we're hired by the dojo for the dojo. In a way maybe we are military. But you, you are at the dojo. A place for warriors of all kinds to come and train."
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[i]A mass training hall? Hmm. Similar to how the Tribals operated.[/i] "I see... I would assume that this isn't a dream then? Because if it is, shoot me so I may return to the waking world." A heartbeat passed. "Ah, alright then. Very well, may I enter this establishment of yours? I am in pursuit of the boy I mentioned to you earlier."
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"Yeah of course. Please come in."
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"My thanks," Lucien says as he follows them. "I'll be on my way now. Keep an eye out for the boy if you will."
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"We will. Enjoy yourself."