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[disgracedprince]

Does anyone know how to forge swords? I have one, but he's old and I don't want to push him with magic he hasn't encountered. A new one would be nice; one forged in this world and attuned to its peculiarities.

But I'm not terribly picky. I like all swords.

Comments

[hathasacat]

Is he... sentient? Would that be rude to ask?

[disgracedprince]

He is a magic sword - as such he is infused with a soul. I talk to him often.

[hathasacat]

Amazing! That's like something from only legends and storybooks, where I'm from.

[disgracedprince]

Swords like him are rare; that's why they are so highly valued. I used to collect similar weapons, though he is stronger and finer than most in my collection.

[hathasacat]

Would it be a good idea to replace him then? If he's so rare, I mean.

[disgracedprince]

I'm not giving him up. I just need another blade I can use against the magic here.

[hathasacat]

Oh, I see... I think.

Well, at the very least, it's quite kind of you to be so thoughtful to him! I did want to say that.

[disgracedprince]

He is special to me. He has been with me for a long, long time.

I was only recently reunited with him. He was kept in Heaven for a few centuries.

[hathasacat]

I'm glad you were both able to reunite.

[ ... Wait, he's doing the math right now. ]

... After so long!

[disgracedprince]

It was meant to be, I suppose.

{The blade brings up bad memories, but he doesn't blame Fangxin.}

A few centuries is nothing.

[hathasacat]

[ This is definitely a perspective thing because centuries sounds like a long time to Lyney. ]

Really? I would think it'd require a lot of patience.

[disgracedprince]

Maybe I just got used to waiting?

{He did. When you're alone, collecting trash and scrap to live, you learn patience.}

[hathasacat]

[ That sounds so sad Monsieur!! ]

Well... I'm most glad you no longer have to wait then. I hope you both have numerous interesting journeys here as well!

[disgracedprince]

{It is. Xie Lian just got accustomed to being lonely.}

Thank you. Is... Is there anything I can help you with?

[hathasacat]

Oh, no, I'm quite fine! I just wanted to know about your sword- sorry if I was too nosy.

[disgracedprince]

I don't blame you and you're not being nosy at all. I want to know more about him too. I think he's older than I am.

[hathasacat]

You can't ask him?

[disgracedprince]

I haven't been able to connect with him. Not fully anyway.

[hathasacat]

Is there something you need to do in order to do it fully?

[disgracedprince]

I don't know. I might not be able to since I'm not his original bearer.

[hathasacat]

[ Is this like how some animals mate for life, are swords like that- ]

Hmmm, fascinating. This really is a world of swords I've never heard of before.

[disgracedprince]

{A bit! They can be very loyal.}

It doesn't apply to all swords. Only those with spiritual might of their own. They are like people, really.

[hathasacat]

So unique swords then!

Does it apply to other weapons as well, or would it be only swords?

[disgracedprince]

Any weapon with a spiritual presence can act and react similarly! Heavenly weapons and items come in many shapes and forms.

[hathasacat]

I almost hope I could meet one myself that took to me, but I'm afraid I may be too busy to properly devote the time and attention they might want.