METRO 1497 - NORTH EAST CAMP SETTLEMENT

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Cornelius:

“I assume we all know our jobs. If I’m not helping with construction. I’ll defend this place with my life.

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‘ Also… I’ll need to practice dueling. With the sword.”

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He taps his sheathed blade.

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Cornelius:

“I’ll need a sparring partner.”

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He looks around. Everyone looks away — except for Paul. Paul stands tall, tree‑axe over his shoulder, grinning in the peeking sunlight.

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Cornelius clears his throat.

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Cornelius:

“Blake!?”

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Blake jolts, neck still wrapped in bandages.

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Blake:

“Huh?!”

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Cornelius:

“What do you say? Would you like to train with me?”

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Blake:

“I don’t know, man… I’m not much of a fighter.”

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Kathryn turns her head, bow staff behind her back, smiling like she already knows the answer.

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Kathryn:

“If you can’t defend the women, you can clean the stables. Or wash our feet.”

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Blake blinks — then straightens, confidence returning.

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Blake:

“I can do both. I’m good at building cabinets, desks, furniture. I’m always with the horses. And I love helping in the kitchen. I’ll be posted at the camp, I guess.”

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Metro nods, reassured.

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Metro:

“Sounds like a plan.”

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Paul raises and stretches forth his hand like a QB on the final play.

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Paul:

“Everyone clear?”

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A chorus of nods and muffled affirmations. Metro steps forward.

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Metro:

“Let’s rock.”

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