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[chambermaid]

[ the camera turns on to show gwen holding a sword that is sheathed, the handle basic yet beautifully crafted, well made.] The events as of late have made it clear that we may need to defend ourselves from those we do not know. Enemies outside of our ship and... well, erm, perhaps the monsters that lay within. [ space rats.]

[ she pulls the blade from it's sheath to show her work, smiling softly as she lays it down and addresses the camera once more.]

I would like to offer my services to those who are in need of a sword. My father was a blacksmith and taught me his trade- [ cue a sadder sort of smile.] I can also make smaller blades. I only ask that you use them to defend yourselves and not on one another. We must work together to protect our temporary home. I share a forge with Fili and Kili, who are also master craftsmen.

[ awkward pause.]

Thank you. For your time.

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[thatsaflaregun]

[Desmond's more particular to rifles and guns, but those can be fairly dangerous in close quarters. He's had knife training in the army and that's about it.

But there's always something to be said about picking up a new skill- especially when you're a walking ball of crazy doing his hardest to pretend to be normal.]

D'you know how to use them yourself, sistah?

[chambermaid]

I am able to wield a sword, yes. [ gwen isn't one to lie but she knows it may be wise to imply that she is better with a sword than she is. she can handle her own but she's hardly an expert.]

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[supfirehawk]

You have the materials to make swords?

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[chambermaid]

Yes, we do. Kili and Fili have built a forge as well.

[assumedposition]

Aha. Just the lovely lady I have been looking for! Would I be correct in assuming you are Madame Gwen?

[He's been pointed in Gwen's direction before for help getting a sword, but nobody has told him that her full name is Guinevere...]

[chambermaid]

Oh! [ she forgot to introduce herself!] Yes, I'm Gwen.

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[credences]

Perhaps I can help you? I am able enough with a sword as well. Perhaps I could help you teach?

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[chambermaid]

Mordred-- Yes, I would feel more comfortable if someone more skilled would offer to teach. I'm afraid I am only a beginner myself.

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[elvenking]

[If this is what Southron women look like, Thranduil suddenly understands why their men are so willing to go to war for them. Of course Gwen is probably not from his world at all, but the dusky color of her skin reminds him of the Haradrim he found so fascinating when he first saw them. And she is quite exotically beautiful, and a craftsman no less. Tomboyish by the standards of elves, but that means nothing bad. Gender roles aren't so important to elves as they are to humans. After all, the most powerful elven male in Middle-earth is a healer, a more traditionally feminine profession. Even in those cases, it's more like a notable inclination than real tradition that's being defied.

Most importantly, she's a friend of Fili and Kili, and potentially working in the same environment as Sauron. He'd better keep an eye on her back. Moreover, he's pretty sure Galadriel came swordless, so this suits his purposes perfectly.

An elf pops up on the screen.]

What would you take in trade, Lady? I wish for a gift to give to a friend.

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[chambermaid]

[ gwen's never seen a elf before, not that she can really tell over the tiny device, at least, he doesn't look like what she expected elves to look like (she's heard stories).

so she just offers him a smile.] Oh, well, I suppose I would ask what you have to trade.

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[foundafamily]

[Firo can hardly respond quickly enough; he's been making do with what he can find on the ship, but he needs a real weapon.]

Does "smaller blades" include knives?

[His excitement evaporates somewhat when the sense-speaking part of his brain catches up with the rest of him.]

...And, um... what exactly do you take as payment?

[He doesn't even have money from his world here, not that it'd be worth anything.]

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[chambermaid]

Yes, they do. [ she pauses, she hadn't thought about price.] Perhaps something to trade?

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[servant]

[Merlin's not actually saying anything. But he's thinking it...he's so obviously thinking it, a little smile on his lips.]

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[chambermaid]

Merlin?

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[longestnose]

[Fili grins, and gives a nod.]

Getting the word out, I see!

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[chambermaid]

Yes, I hope that's alright.

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[okayokay]

What's the price? Not like money means anything here.

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[chambermaid]

I would do it for trade.

[refusing]

You really make swords?

[Rose finds that all kinds of impressive. She always loves to see women right on in there, doing things that it only shows men doing in films. Of course, to this woman, it's real life, not a film at all. So Rose just grins, looking all kinds of interested.]

How long did it take you, to learn how to do all that? Um...all the blacksmith...type of things, I mean. Not just the swords.

[chambermaid]

I grew up watching my father do it. He was a blacksmith. I learned as he worked.

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[goldshirt]

[Jim looks enthusiastic when he spots this transmission, and it's clear in his face. he remembers her asking about this ages ago.]

This is great, Guinevere! Where'd you guys set yourselves up?

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[chambermaid]

[ She names some location because her mun is fail and doesn't think a location has been decided yet!]

However, it was the brothers Fili and Kili that built it. They were kind enough to let me join their foundry.

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[wolfdreamer]

Where have you found a place to build a forge?

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[chambermaid]

[ She names some location because her mun is fail and doesn't think a location has been decided yet!]

I cannot take credit for building it, however. The brothers Fili and Kili did that.

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[interns]

I'm the absolute last person that should carry a sword, ever, but this is really cool of you guys to do. [ n e r d i n g ] I mean- Forging weapons in general is cool, but to offer to make them for the people that need them on ship is really great.

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[chambermaid]

Thank you. [ smile!!!!] I only wish to do what I can to help.

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[sweetmotherofgod]

[Daddy radar pinged! Not that she's going to lead with that, of course.]

You make swords? Okay, you're officially the awesomest lady on the ship. That's really cool.

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[chambermaid]

[ awesome? to her that word and using it in regard to her is a bit much so her expression turns a bit bashful]

Oh, well, thank you, I... thank you.

[thoughts]

[ how to go about this in a roundabout way. simon wouldn't like her having a knife, and she probably shouldn't have a knife, and she doesn't really need a knife.

but space rats. ]

Home is always temporary. [ A beat. ] He taught you well.

[chambermaid]

Thank you. [ pause.] Why do you believe that home is temporary?