Out by the lake: Elaine's sword lesson

[the_lioness]

*Alanna stands by the lake, humming and examining a set of throwing knives. Elaine's next sword lesson is scheduled to start soon, and Alanna keeps an eye on the bar door in the hopes that George, Svava and Archie put in an appearance as well.*

[OOC: Anyone is welcome to come watch or join in. :) ]

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[big-b-wolf.livejournal.com]

*Bigby exits the bar carrying a human-shaped Millie, and spots the entourage of women carrying weapons. He heads over.*

[skjaldmeyjar.livejournal.com]

Svava manages to glance over, and give Bigby and Millie a nod and faint smile, before back to watching Alanna and Elaine, to follow and copy their movements.

[big-b-wolf.livejournal.com]

*He nods at Svava, and approaches during a break. Millie watches a bit, fascinated.*

[skjaldmeyjar.livejournal.com]

And during a break, there's a grin and finger wave to Millie.

"Out walking?" Then a bit of a smile to Bigby.

"How are you both today?

[big-b-wolf.livejournal.com]

*He nods.* Or trying to.

*Millie feels the need to interject.* Picnic!

[skjaldmeyjar.livejournal.com]

"Yes." Svava beams at Millie. "I'll talk to your mom, and we'll get it planned soon, alright? The weather's been nicer, so we'll have more fun."

[big-b-wolf.livejournal.com]

*This is perhaps a bit too complex for Millie to understand. But she understands smiling and therefore choruses happily.* Picnic!

*Bigby watches the exchange, quietly bemused despite his expression being still parked in neutral.*

[skjaldmeyjar.livejournal.com]

Svava laughs quietly, putting down her blade and picking Millie up.

"Yes, picnic. And lots of flowers." Grinning, she spins her around, then looks over at Bigby.

"Something Snow and I were planning. A picnic and walk- for two legs, right Millie?" Looking back at the little girl.

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

Faith is near the lesson, watching.

She is also sharpening a very large sword.

[the_lioness]

Faith! *Alanna trots over.* It's a shame to sharpen such a fine sword unless you intend to use it! Come join us. *She grins.*

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

Faith grins back. "You sure you want me to? Not nice to embarass the teacher in front of the students, you know."

[the_lioness]

*Alanna snorts.* Trust me, Milliways is nothing if not humbling. I'm secure in my position as the Lioness in Tortall, but I would be a fool not to take the opportunity to learn from those more skilled than me. Angel and Lady Death have already taught me the very meaning of humility. Why not add a slayer to the list? *She winks.* No, I would honestly like you to join. Svava and Elaine deserve the best instruction we can give them.

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

"OK." Faith stands, picking up the sword she was sharpening. "I promise to be gentle."

[big-b-wolf.livejournal.com]

*Bigby looks at Faith and sidles over. He glances at her weapon of choice.*

Shouldn't that be a scythe-thing?

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

Faith looks over at him, eyebrows raised. "What? Why would it be?"

[big-b-wolf.livejournal.com]

Traditional Slayer weapon.

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

"Oh, that." Faith shrugs. "That's Buffy's."

[big-b-wolf.livejournal.com]

*Just like Fray thought.*

... why?

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

"'Cause she's Buffy."

[the_lioness]

Good evening, Bigby! *Alanna grins.* And Millie, of course. How are you?

[big-b-wolf.livejournal.com]

Good, thanks. Did you manage to catch up to Lecter? I didn't see sign of him before I left.

[the_lioness]

*Alanna bites her lip.* Lecter is currently ensconced in the cells. I arrested him two nights ago. A woman named Clarice aided me. He wouldn't have submitted without her interference, of that I am certain.

[big-b-wolf.livejournal.com]

Good. *He appears unsurprised at the mention of this "woman named Clarice".* I'm glad Clarice was some help.

[the_lioness]

Svava mentioned that Lecter sent Clarice to you. I find that highly odd, not that I'm complaining as she did us a great service. *She smiles.* Lecter is still claiming it was self-defense. I've tried to explain to him that he is being held for more than just attacking me. He refused to cooperate with our initial investigation and broke the terms of his release.

And what was he doing working in the kitchens?

[big-b-wolf.livejournal.com]

He did? *He quirks an eyebrow.* Maybe the results weren't what he was expecting. Anyhow, how did she talk him into it?

As for the kitchens, I don't know. But that's not my domain in the slightest. Cooking, I'm told.