Page 48 of Whispered Warnings: Part One

I smirk, “That was a really clever way to say that there may be gaps in my knowledge and it would be a good idea to figure that out.”

Evander grins, “Well, you do need to learn some of the protocols that we use at SID since they are different from what was used at HID.”

I nod, “Yeah, you make a really good point. I don’t want to make a silly mistake and embarrass myself or mess something up and compromise a situation.”

“I’m happy to have you in the classes; it will be good to double-check where you are with the physical training as well,” Griff adds.

“I should be reasonably okay with that sort of stuff. As far as I am aware, the only thing that I need to brush up on is my sword skills, but I could be wrong, and there may be other things that I need to work on,” I reply honestly.

“We should probably get you training with that enchanted sword of yours. You said that you were rusty,” Reed suggests. “Training with an enchanted sword is different than training with a normal sword. I feel like it will be even more so with your one since it seems like it has quite a big personality.”

I nod, “Yeah, I am rusty with normal swords, and I would love it if you could give me a refresher and some extra training. For some reason, I think that my sword is going to give me more trouble than it is going to help me.”

Raiden frowns, “I think that you are probably right about that. It would be better if we had some more knowledge about where it came from. Even if we knew what realm you picked it up in, that would help us figure out how it works and if there are any special gifts it has. Even if there are commands that are supposed to be used in a particular language.”

My eyes widen, “Holy crap, I had no idea about any of that. I think while Reed is teaching me how to wield the sword, could you teach me everything that I need to know about them history wise and all of that sort of thing, please?”

Raiden nods and smiles, “Absolutely, I haven’t looked at the subject for a while, so it will be interesting to have a look at it again.”

“Thank you. It isn’t a subject that I ever looked at.” Turning to Reed I add, “It might be best if I practice with a normal sword for a bit and get a feel for them again.”

Reed nods in agreement and opens his mouth to say something but gets interrupted by Van.

Evander chuckles, and everyone looks at him questioningly, he shrugs and explains, “I’m sorry, I just find it really hard to believe that you are that rusty when it comes to fighting with a sword. You always had a knack for it, no actually, it was more than that you were a damn natural and I’d bet on par or even better than Reed is.”

“Seriously?” Doc asks, sounding shocked.

Evander nods, “Yeah.”

“Well, now I want to sit in on that training session with Reed,” River says, bouncing in his seat.

I smile, “I haven’t fought properly with a sword for a few years. I am very definitely rusty.”

Evander shrugs, still smiling, “I think that your definition of rusty and everyone else’s may be slightly different.”

Chapter Sixteen

Neith

“Maybe,” I reply. I have always found swords easy to wield, any weapon really. I just like deadly things. “Would it be okay if we wait to do sword practice?”

Reed nods, “Of course.”

“Thanks. I really need to head into town and pick up some more clothes,” I look at Raiden, “if you still want to take me? If not, can someone lend me a vehicle and directions.”

Raiden smirks, “Of course, I still want to take you. Are you ready to go now?”

I nod, “Yeah, l just need to go upstairs and get my card.”

“Okay, I’ll meet you by the front door,” Raiden replies as he gets up.

“I guess the rest of us should get on with our reports,” Griff mutters, not sounding very pleased at the prospect.

I pull out the report that I wrote, folded, and put in my pocket, his words reminding me that I have it on me, “That reminds me, this is my report. Let me know if it's not detailedenough, or if you guys need it written differently, and I will rewrite it.”

Evander takes it off me with a smile, “I’m sure that it will be fine. When you get back, one of us will lend you a laptop, and you can order everything else on that. Get yourself a laptop too.”

“And a phone,” Griff grunts the order, and it is an order and not a request. His voice softens slightly as he adds, “I want you to be able to get hold of us whenever you need to.”

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