second oath ≈

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

[Frog looks somewhat distant, perturbed, and downright depressed for a frog. If that's possible. There are a few dents in his armor and his long green cape is torn up a bit, but his wounds have long since been healed. His broadsword leans against the bar counter next to him, where he has been steadily drinking for a couple of hours.

He's starting to look like a regular already.]

Ohhh... my queen... forgive me...

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[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[intently] Not if you keep fighting.

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

There is no reason for me to fight. I only... put the ones I protect in danger.

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[flatly] Then get better.

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

[He pauses, glances at Remus... then downs more ale.]

My skills will never suffice at this rate. They ought to recruit Crono. His skills have far more potential than mine.

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

...Then why don't you?

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

... 'm worthless.

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[firmly] No one who tries to fight is worthless.

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

My kingdom's forces are tiring. What they need is a Hero from legend, not a soldier. And I am no Hero.

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[snort] Perhaps people should help the soldiers, instead of depending on Heroes.

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

The chef is capable of feeding all the troops... Guardia's kingdom is vast and strong. They will endure.

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[sternly] That's not what I meant, and I think you know it.

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

[He's silent. No one's talked to him like this, not since Cyrus. And that's a depressing thought. He finishes off another mug of ale.]

You're better off botherin' some other bother, Remus.

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[makes a show of looking around] No one else here.

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

[if frogs could 'hmph'] I was never very lucky.

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[slight smile] That's why you should never depend on luck.

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

True enough. [sip]

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[slight nod; he is silent, for a while, and then] You depend on bravery, and loyalty, and will.

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

Aye. Never your sword, for a weapon is only so much as its master... an' it could break at any time.

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[a slight wince at that, before he nods] And a sword much more easily taken away.

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

Just as a life.

[He's going through a lot of ale tonight.]

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[represses urge to take out wand and charm it into something else]

So are you going to let it happen?

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

[Frog has never seen magic that wasn't dark and evil. He'd flip.]

Nothing will happen.

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

[he'd best stop drinking, then :|]

Well, you're here drowning your sorrows instead of putting them to use.

[herosmedal.livejournal.com]

Th' last time I tried "putting my sorrows to use", I lost everything.

I'd best quit afore I take anyone else down wit' me.

[oncemarauder.livejournal.com]

I meant bravery, loyalty and will. There are enough people without them, why should they go to waste?