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Post by Eameia (Zarius unavailable) on Jul 5, 2023 21:56:20 GMT -5
"It is good to have a little skepticism some times," he nods approvingly. "It will not protect you from ever getting hurt, but it can help keep it from happening often. Or for dumb reasons, if you ever run into a flamboyant purple fellblood that tries to sell you anything, do yourself and me a favor and punch them in the face."
He says it like he's joking. He is not.
"That is fine. Not everyone is suited to being involved in politics. It is best to focus on your own talents and making the most of skills you excel with. Do not force yourself to be something you are not. You will only set yourself up for disappointment and frustration."
Looking around, things seemed to be wrapping up as far as preparations were concerned. They'd done a good amount of work and the artillery was ready for the big fight yet to come. Soon it would be put to the test, he just hopes that the casualties of the fight will be the seige weaponry only and not the young fighter or anyone else he knows.
He glances back at Gerhart and stares at him for a moment.
"Keep doing good," he finally says. "Keep honing your skills and keep being too stupid to die."
The usual smug smirk turns into a genuine smile. He'd be lying if he said he was not fond of the young fighter and his seemingly boundless energy and optimism.
"I want to keep being impressed by your growth every time we meet," he says as he extends his hand towards him for a handshake.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Jul 6, 2023 19:14:50 GMT -5
"See? This is why you're a softie." He laughs and accepts the handshake. "Can't toss out compliments like that and pretend you don't have a soft spot for certain people at least." Another little laugh as more orders start to get barked around.
"Man, she is loud for such a small frame." He shakes his head with a smile. Break time was over.
Gerhart was happy to keep the small talk going with Zarius for as long as they were working. The fellblood was really the only one he knew at the job site right now so no sense wandering off. Plus if he left Zarius alone with the gnome he might see just how far he could throw her. The ranger could at least make himself the focus of attention and mitigate as much as he can.
Though, even she does seem to grate on Gerhart a bit. She clearly knew a lot about strategizing these fortifications, but she was an all orders, no work kind of boss. Thankfully they only had a bit more work to done, just had to ride out the last couple of hours.
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Post by Eameia (Zarius unavailable) on Jul 8, 2023 15:25:09 GMT -5
Zarius sighs. "I would not call myself a softie, but if you insist I will not stop you."
As if he even could. Gerhart was one who would just do as he pleased regardless.
"Reminds me of Miss Veliky," he jokes. "Or Miss Astrid, though the child is not afraid of getting her hands dirty."
They continue to work through the last few hours of the day. Zarius' back starts to ache from having to stoop over and dig out the plants. Ugh. He's too young to be feeling so old.
He stretches his back out and looks at Gerhart.
"Well, seems like we are done. I presume you are going to hang around for the fight to come?"
He was undecided himself on if he would stay in the area or not. There was so much to do all across Charon and even more to do back home in Darkveil.
Not to mention he was worried about leaving Shael without supervision for too long. The drake rider was fiercely independent and all too ready to start a fight even if she's clearly outmatched. Who knows what kind of trouble she could be getting into while he's away. Hopefully Caedes was keeping an eye on her, but the changeling had his own business to focus on as well.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Jul 9, 2023 18:57:30 GMT -5
"Oh I know as far as Astrid goes, crazy to think she's as good a fighter as she is that young. Cool to find someone with a similar story, ya know? Two orphaned kids makin our way up and forcing the rich folk to look at us." He grins as they go back to work.
It really was a grueling process, even Gerhart started to wear after awhile. He is only human after all, just one with a real thick skull it seemed.
"Oh, you know I'll be the first in line! Astrid and I actually fought a few of the little ones...we know how big a threat this guy could be if he gets loose. Only regret right now is not having Shaa on hand, but can't have him save me every time." Another little laugh as he finishes off his canteen of water.
"I'll lead the way back to camp, come on. I was able to sneak a few servings of this mead I've been brewing. Trying out blackberries this time, you'll have to tell me if its any good."
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