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[downswing]

Wise, to ( 'Entrust.' ) burden you with a blade?

[makemeasong]

[ Oh, that got his attention, of course. ]

It shrinks down so I can put it in my pocket. Convenient. And when I hold it, boom, full-on sword. I mean, I think it might be a little smaller than a regular one, but it's long and sharp.

[downswing]

Convenience does not forge mastery.

[makemeasong]

blame this place, just letting people take a sword without any knowledge how to use one.

[ She gives it a second before sending: ]

Don't worry. There are at least two people here who can teach me enough to save myself.

[downswing]

Name them.


( He can think of more people who should not be allowed to impart their wisdom. )

[makemeasong]

Are you worried about me?

[downswing]

I know the proclivities of our companions.

the season ate me alive please forgive D:

[makemeasong]

Wait, what does that mean?

[ He can't say something like that and then expect her not to ask follow ups. ]

[downswing]

What words do.

[makemeasong]

Wangji WHAT are you talking about?

Who're you worried about teaching me and whom would you prefer? I met someone called Beitang who offered to help.

I could just ask the Doctor, pretty sure he knows how.

[downswing]

He is of peace.

[makemeasong]

The Doctor or Beitang?

Either way, there's a difference between being of peace and knowing a useful sill. I think I'm pretty peaceful, but this planet most definitely isn't.

[downswing]

You do not take a blade to bring peace, Clara.

You do not ask a blind man to teach sight.

[makemeasong]

[ That was two whole sentences. That was so many words. ]

I want to learn so maybe you don't have to rescue me every time something happens. You did notice that pattern, I'm guessing.

Who has your seal of approval?

[downswing]

Better a woman, or a man slight.

[makemeasong]

Got it. We've got variety in spades, here.

May I ask a question about your sword?

[downswing]

Bichen.

[makemeasong]

Is that the name of your weapon, or is that the type of sword it is?

also, that isn't my actual question, so now I have two.

[downswing]

Her name.

[makemeasong]

[ Because the Doctor refers to his TARDIS very often as 'her' and the ship itself has made it known her opinion on Clara, she hardly blinks at the confirmation. ]

Which of you is magic? Or are you both?

[downswing]

I am an exorcist.

[makemeasong]

Never met an exorcist before. Guess it's not magic then.

This place with all of its ghosts seemingly everywhere we go, does it take a toll on you?

[ She does care about him, even if they aren't friends. ]

[downswing]

Spirits seek to overcome. To consume.

The more you pay attention, the more they are drawn.

[makemeasong]

And you don't stop paying attention?

[ She assumes, because he seems to have honor and stubbornness. ]

[downswing]

It is my duty to never look away.