Video: Achtom 6th - Early Morning

[flawed_immortality]

[Cor was not intending, initially, to do this as a video. Such requests would certainly go better if someone has a face to go with the voice, can see the type of person they'd be working with. He's as stern as ever, even if there are subtle indicators that he's been exerting himself recently. The ever-present jacket discarded for once, sweat clinging to his face, breathing slightly elevated.]

I know I am not alone in being unused to such... quiet. I suspect many of you are from worlds where such unquestionable peace is not the norm. I am a soldier, as I have ever been, and there is familiarity in the discipline of body and mind.

[A noise off screen, an animal perhaps? Something dying? A lazy king snoring? The deepening scowl on Cor's face makes it apparent that whatever it is Cor isn't happy about it.]

If anyone would like to join me in the mornings for training routines perhaps we can teach one another of the fighting styles of different worlds.

[Again a noise, this time more like a chainsaw or motor boat than an animal and Cor takes a moment to wipe sweat from his brow, heave a sigh and his expression turns a touch apologetic.]

Also if anyone has access to a chess board or mahjong table they'd be willing to share I would greatly appreciate it.

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[flawed_immortality]

[He does appreciate it. It's more the sort of gesture he's used to giving than receiving. Which is why he lifts his hand to settle it over Ignis' on his shoulder, offering a brief squeeze to acknowledge the offer of support.]

Logically, of course, I agree.

Still it does not help to ease my nerves at all. Especially not when letting down our guard might put him at risk.

[promittere]

[He can't blame Cor for that. Everything here is just wrong enough to be unsettling, despite the supposed peace. There's still chaos in the streets, albeit in the form of natural disasters, and there's still the risk it's all a sham.

Still. Wouldn't do for the Marshal to get even more grey hairs.]

You're not alone with your duty. You have us to rely on, so try not to shoulder too much of the burden.

[flawed_immortality]

[He's going to be all grey before long, Iggy. It's a hopeless cause.]

I appreciate the offer.

[And he's 1000% not going to take it and you all know it. Marshals need no help. Nope.]

[promittere]

[He can still try.]

It would do you some good to take me up on it.

[He knows this, and he's not even the slightest bit disappointed.]

[flawed_immortality]

Of that I have no doubt.

[But he just... can't. Too responsible for his own good.]