Just a Mini-Muffin

M!A: None Relationship: Multishipper ~ Together with swagtonio (An Independent RP blog for Human!Thief!Romano)

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Lovino huffed as he continued with his swings, trying to do more than just hope things hit and actually starting to use his brain. After all, he had always survived on quick thinking so that shouldn’t change now. And of course, the encouragement did help, making him think he had a chance to get better. At least he had gotten used to the weight of the blade so it wouldn’t be holding him down as much.

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The Spanish pirate continued to praise his younger trainee as they ‘fought’. “You’re pickin’ up awfully fast!” He said with an air of pride and awe. “Great going!” He only spoke truthful words- he was actually surprised! “Now just keep going and-” He broke off as Lovino swung and hit his knee, causing his leg to buckle and him to stumble forward. 

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Lovino was certainly getting the hang of all this, so that was definitely a good thing. And the continued praise may have been getting to him a little. Of course, he hadn't actually planned to hit the other and was surprised that the move connected. He took a surprised step back, not sure what to do next. "Uh, you okay?"

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Things had been slow for Lovino, watching and waiting for any new victims to come by. So when he heard a person's footsteps, he got a little hopeful. And of course it had to be a girl. He never stole from girls, so he might as well talk to her instead. "Ciao, bella. What's a girl like you doing in a place like this. Not exactly the nicest place to be."

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Lovino wasn’t used to someone actually willing to keep trying with him. And certainly not anyone willing to protect him. He sighed a little and nodded. “Yeah okay. So I don’t have to worry about dying. I guess that’s a relief.” He smiled a little bit, actually feeling a little better about that. He returned to swinging the sword in the way the other showed him, trying his best to get it right. Even if he had the other’s protection, he didn’t want to have to rely on him like that.

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Antonio grinned and nodded, “Si, you don’t have to worry about anything. That is as long as I’m around.”  Upon seeing the other swing again, he slipped up a bit, trying to block it, an even wider smile lighting his face, “Wow! Good job Lovino!” He praised him, “Keep it up!” He wanted nothing more than the other to feel encouraged. 

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Lovino wondered if Antonio was just humoring him, but it was still nice to be praised. “I don’t expect to be great in just one lesson… But I guess this is a start.” He continued with the swings. This was still just basic practice and even if they had a limited time, this was better than him going in blind. Or just hiding until things had blown over.

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Antonio of course wasn’t humoring him; at least not that time he wasn’t. He nodded at the other’s comment then went back to blocking the swings, one actually almost catching his neck, “Great!” He cried, “Just keep it up.” Figuring that if he continued to praise and urge Lovino on, the Italian would soon learn!

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Lovino huffed as he continued with his swings, trying to do more than just hope things hit and actually starting to use his brain. After all, he had always survived on quick thinking so that shouldn't change now. And of course, the encouragement did help, making him think he had a chance to get better. At least he had gotten used to the weight of the blade so it wouldn't be holding him down as much.

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Lovino wasn’t used to someone actually willing to keep trying with him. And certainly not anyone willing to protect him. He sighed a little and nodded. “Yeah okay. So I don’t have to worry about dying. I guess that’s a relief.” He smiled a little bit, actually feeling a little better about that. He returned to swinging the sword in the way the other showed him, trying his best to get it right. Even if he had the other’s protection, he didn’t want to have to rely on him like that.

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Antonio grinned and nodded, “Si, you don’t have to worry about anything. That is as long as I’m around.”  Upon seeing the other swing again, he slipped up a bit, trying to block it, an even wider smile lighting his face, “Wow! Good job Lovino!” He praised him, “Keep it up!” He wanted nothing more than the other to feel encouraged. 

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Lovino wondered if Antonio was just humoring him, but it was still nice to be praised. "I don't expect to be great in just one lesson... But I guess this is a start." He continued with the swings. This was still just basic practice and even if they had a limited time, this was better than him going in blind. Or just hiding until things had blown over.

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Lovino watched Antonio carefully when he started talking, a frown on his lips. He inhaled sharply when the other demonstrated his point by having the sword pointed to his chest and when he brought up pistols, he just nodded. “Yeah, alright. I guess that makes sense…” He certainly didn’t want to die this early on without even being able to get anything for the children. He actually wondered what would happen to them if anything were to happen to him.

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Antonio smiled, “So, lets try that again, si?” He offered.. At least he wasn’t giving up on Lovino, he only wanted to help him and he sure as hell didn’t want him dying, “Hey… don’t worry about dyin’… ya know I’ll protect ye’ if anythin’ happens. I promise.” He nodded as if to reassure his point. 

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Lovino wasn't used to someone actually willing to keep trying with him. And certainly not anyone willing to protect him. He sighed a little and nodded. "Yeah okay. So I don't have to worry about dying. I guess that's a relief." He smiled a little bit, actually feeling a little better about that. He returned to swinging the sword in the way the other showed him, trying his best to get it right. Even if he had the other's protection, he didn't want to have to rely on him like that.

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Lovino still felt a little wary, but allowed Antonio to move his hands to get them properly positioned. It certainly felt a lot easier this way than how he was holding it before. He looked up at the other when he spoke and nodded. Probably better that way. He observed the way he swung the sword and frowned a little bit in concentration. It shouldn’t be hard, but he might still manage to fuck it up somehow. He then took his turn and swung, trying to imitate the way the other had done it.

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Antonio smiled approvingly at him, -a habit of his. “Whoa… whoa! Watch it!” He cried, with a chuckle, quickly ducking away from the blade, “Those things are sharp! You need to take more graceful swings… you almost took m’head off!” With that, he took his spot behind Lovino again, gently taking both his hands and giving the sword a swing, “Like this…” He instructed calmly, repeating the action a couple of times before letting go, stepping back and nodding for the other to try again, “It takes time and practice, like I said, right, kiddo?”

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“Woops. Didn’t mean to kill my teacher.” Lovino smirked as he spoke, but he really hadn’t meant to. He could just be a little careless sometimes. He allowed the other to instruct him with a little frown and once he was allowed to do it on his own, he copied the movement, smoother than before. It was still heavier when he held it up himself, but he was doing his best. “Yeah… But as long as I can defend myself, I can worry about getting better later.”

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Antonio curled his lip at the comment, but said nothing. “Doin’ better-” He noted, watching the smoother movement and smiling pridefully, though his grinning prideful face quickly turned into a frown, “True… but if ye’ can’t defend yerself properly, then yer still as good as dead… you need to at least have a steady hand, kid. If ye’ don’t aim right, then lets say..” He took a step in front of the other and dropped to his knees, “Oh my- ye’ hit m’leg with a clumsy swipe-” He broke off then took his sword and pointed it directly to Lovino’s chest, barely touching it with the tip, “And bam- yer a dead man.” He shrugged, shifting around so that he was sitting comfortably on his bottom, taking the sword from where he held it, “See? Do you understand me’ point now, kid!?” He asked, exasperation draining his voice. “Not to mention, if someone’s got a pistol…” He shuffled around and drew one, “Ye’d be dead. That’s why ye’ need to perfect yer strikes… take em down with one hit or at least disable their arms.” 

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Lovino watched Antonio carefully when he started talking, a frown on his lips. He inhaled sharply when the other demonstrated his point by having the sword pointed to his chest and when he brought up pistols, he just nodded. "Yeah, alright. I guess that makes sense..." He certainly didn't want to die this early on without even being able to get anything for the children. He actually wondered what would happen to them if anything were to happen to him.

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Lovino still felt a little wary, but allowed Antonio to move his hands to get them properly positioned. It certainly felt a lot easier this way than how he was holding it before. He looked up at the other when he spoke and nodded. Probably better that way. He observed the way he swung the sword and frowned a little bit in concentration. It shouldn’t be hard, but he might still manage to fuck it up somehow. He then took his turn and swung, trying to imitate the way the other had done it.

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Antonio smiled approvingly at him, -a habit of his. “Whoa… whoa! Watch it!” He cried, with a chuckle, quickly ducking away from the blade, “Those things are sharp! You need to take more graceful swings… you almost took m’head off!” With that, he took his spot behind Lovino again, gently taking both his hands and giving the sword a swing, “Like this…” He instructed calmly, repeating the action a couple of times before letting go, stepping back and nodding for the other to try again, “It takes time and practice, like I said, right, kiddo?”

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"Woops. Didn't mean to kill my teacher." Lovino smirked as he spoke, but he really hadn't meant to. He could just be a little careless sometimes. He allowed the other to instruct him with a little frown and once he was allowed to do it on his own, he copied the movement, smoother than before. It was still heavier when he held it up himself, but he was doing his best. "Yeah... But as long as I can defend myself, I can worry about getting better later."

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Lovino had to laugh at that reaction. “Glad to see I don’t have to learn that way.” He watched the other twirl the sword and huffed. “I guess some day I’ll be able to do that too?” He didn’t think he’d get so good all in the short time they had. But as long as he could protect himself, that would be good enough for him.

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Antonio too laughed, “Oh I wouldn’t have made ye’!” He grinned, “And I’d love to teach ye’ how to do this-” He gave the sword another spin before sending int into the air with the flick of his wrist and catching it, “It takes a lot of time and practice, though, kiddo.” With that, he was already behind Lovino, his hands upon the other’s trying to adjust his grip on the sword.

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Lovino watched as Antonio was definitely showing off this time and scoffed. “I’m sure that will take a while to learn….” He was a little startled when the other was behind him and suddenly got very tense. He knew that he was just not used to people touching him and was a little wary, but he knew Antonio was just helping him out. He hoped it wouldn’t be too hard to learn the basics.

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Soon enough, Antonio had easily and gently adjusted Lovino’s hands into the proper positions to hold the sword then stepped in front of him again. “I’ll teach ye’ in here.” He affirmed, holding his own weapon up and giving it a little swing,  ”Try and do that- simple and basic, kid.” He instructed, leaning back against his sword as he waited for the other’s move. 

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Lovino still felt a little wary, but allowed Antonio to move his hands to get them properly positioned. It certainly felt a lot easier this way than how he was holding it before. He looked up at the other when he spoke and nodded. Probably better that way. He observed the way he swung the sword and frowned a little bit in concentration. It shouldn't be hard, but he might still manage to fuck it up somehow. He then took his turn and swung, trying to imitate the way the other had done it.

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Lovino pushed the other’s hand away when he tried to wipe his face. “I deserve it…. ‘M just fine!” He was nothing if not stubborn, especially when it came to things like this. He should be much worse off right now and with his family. “Because I want to die…”

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Tonin was being surprisingly patient with the boy, and let out a sigh. He could see the kid was hurt, and nothing bothered him more then harm to an innocent child. “You aren’t fine… Now just listen!” he tried to remain calm, but his temper rang through his voice. His tone softened once he heard him speak again. “Die? Why would you say something muy stupido like that ah?” 

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Lovino whimpered and scowled at the man when he raised his voice. He didn't like people raising their voices at him and he really did just want to escape. He rubbed his face with a little wince. "I am fine!" He would stay stubborn. When he heard the other ask why he wanted to die, he frowned. "Because.... Then I would get to be with my family.... I shouldn't still be alive anyway."

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Lovino sat quietly in front of a building, alone on a stoop and looking out into the street. He knew what day it w, but he felt far from being festive. It’s not as though anyone even cared that it was his birthday, though he didn’t know if anyone even knew. So he would just still sit there. He didn’t even feel up to trying to steal today. Because it wasn’t just his birthday, but also that of his brother who had died so many years ago. There’s no point in celebrating life when he wished he was dead.

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Tonin had been looking everywhere for Lovino. He had found out it was his birthday, and wanted to speak to him. He didn’t exactly know where to look for him, but he tried. Eventually he saw him sitting in front of a building and approached him with a grin. “Hola ladronito! What are you doing out here all by yourself? Shouldn’t you be celebrating or something?”

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Lovino was startled by hearing the other call out to him and blinked up at him. It took him a moment to realise and scoffed, turning his head away. "There's no reason to celebrate... There's nothing good about me being alive another year.... Besides.... I have no one to celebrate with me..."

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Lovino had to laugh at that reaction. “Glad to see I don’t have to learn that way.” He watched the other twirl the sword and huffed. “I guess some day I’ll be able to do that too?” He didn’t think he’d get so good all in the short time they had. But as long as he could protect himself, that would be good enough for him.

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Antonio too laughed, “Oh I wouldn’t have made ye’!” He grinned, “And I’d love to teach ye’ how to do this-” He gave the sword another spin before sending int into the air with the flick of his wrist and catching it, “It takes a lot of time and practice, though, kiddo.” With that, he was already behind Lovino, his hands upon the other’s trying to adjust his grip on the sword.

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Lovino watched as Antonio was definitely showing off this time and scoffed. "I'm sure that will take a while to learn...." He was a little startled when the other was behind him and suddenly got very tense. He knew that he was just not used to people touching him and was a little wary, but he knew Antonio was just helping him out. He hoped it wouldn't be too hard to learn the basics.

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Antonio frowned a little, “Hmph. I wouldn’t try anythin’ if I were ye’ anyways. I may seem friendly for now, but things could very quickly change.” He sniffed, reaching behind the bed and fondling the handle of a large ax. “On another note… not to burst yer bubble or anythin’ kid, but how much damage do ye’ think that’ll do against someone with a sword about a good three feet long, hm?” He asked, snorting incredulously.

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“I wasn’t planning on it. Why would I when you’re offering me so much help?” Lovino wasn’t an ungrateful person, so he would never try anything against someone who was offering help, especially as much as he was being offered. He scowled when the other commented on how little good the knife would do. “Yeah, okay, I see your point. But it was all I had. Not like I can get actual weapons or anything myself. But I’m just saying that I’m not entirely defenceless…”

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Antonio shrugged, “Ye’ cant trust anyone.” He advised the other. “Trust me… I know from experience…” He grimaced and looked away. “Look, kid, if ye’ want to fight, I suppose I’ll just teach ye’ as soon as possible… I mean before that other fleet reaches us.” He sighed and got onto his knees, reaching under the bed, drawing out a set of swords, “Pick one.” He ordered. 

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Lovino smirked. “I thought you said I can’t trust anyone….” Of course he was just being smart at that moment, but when the other said he would teach him, he nodded quietly. If he could be of some help, then he would feel like less of a burden. He eyed the set of swords quietly, looking over them but not taking too much time. He knew there wasn’t a lot of time so he couldn’t spend his time deliberating over which sword to pick, so he just took one of them and was surprised that is was heavier than he thought it would be.

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Antonio rolled his eyes, “Was that comment really needed, kid? I was trying to make a point.” At that he blew it off. Noticing the look in Lovino’s face after he lifted he sword, it was Antonio’s turn to smirk, “Is there a problem?” He cooed, shoving the other swords back under his bed and wrapping his fingers around the ax that rested near his bedside, twirling it around effortlessly.

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“Heh, I guess not.” Lovino stared down at the sword and lifted it with both hands. He scowled when he watched at the other probably intentionally showed off. And that axe was definitely a lot heavier than the sword in his hand. “So, you’re gonna teach me how to sword fight with an axe..?” He raised an eyebrow, wondering how that would work out.

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Antonio let his eyes drift across the other, watching him intently before leaning his weapon back against the wall, “Euh… right…” He chuckled, grabbing a sword, “My bad.” He muttered beginning to twirl the sword around. He wasn’t intentionally showing off… it was just a habit of his- fiddling with things.

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Lovino had to laugh at that reaction. "Glad to see I don't have to learn that way." He watched the other twirl the sword and huffed. "I guess some day I'll be able to do that too?" He didn't think he'd get so good all in the short time they had. But as long as he could protect himself, that would be good enough for him.

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((Mun is gonna be going out for a while! Be back later uvu))

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Antonio frowned a little, “Hmph. I wouldn’t try anythin’ if I were ye’ anyways. I may seem friendly for now, but things could very quickly change.” He sniffed, reaching behind the bed and fondling the handle of a large ax. “On another note… not to burst yer bubble or anythin’ kid, but how much damage do ye’ think that’ll do against someone with a sword about a good three feet long, hm?” He asked, snorting incredulously.

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“I wasn’t planning on it. Why would I when you’re offering me so much help?” Lovino wasn’t an ungrateful person, so he would never try anything against someone who was offering help, especially as much as he was being offered. He scowled when the other commented on how little good the knife would do. “Yeah, okay, I see your point. But it was all I had. Not like I can get actual weapons or anything myself. But I’m just saying that I’m not entirely defenceless…”

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Antonio shrugged, “Ye’ cant trust anyone.” He advised the other. “Trust me… I know from experience…” He grimaced and looked away. “Look, kid, if ye’ want to fight, I suppose I’ll just teach ye’ as soon as possible… I mean before that other fleet reaches us.” He sighed and got onto his knees, reaching under the bed, drawing out a set of swords, “Pick one.” He ordered. 

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Lovino smirked. “I thought you said I can’t trust anyone….” Of course he was just being smart at that moment, but when the other said he would teach him, he nodded quietly. If he could be of some help, then he would feel like less of a burden. He eyed the set of swords quietly, looking over them but not taking too much time. He knew there wasn’t a lot of time so he couldn’t spend his time deliberating over which sword to pick, so he just took one of them and was surprised that is was heavier than he thought it would be.

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Antonio rolled his eyes, “Was that comment really needed, kid? I was trying to make a point.” At that he blew it off. Noticing the look in Lovino’s face after he lifted he sword, it was Antonio’s turn to smirk, “Is there a problem?” He cooed, shoving the other swords back under his bed and wrapping his fingers around the ax that rested near his bedside, twirling it around effortlessly.

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"Heh, I guess not." Lovino stared down at the sword and lifted it with both hands. He scowled when he watched at the other probably intentionally showed off. And that axe was definitely a lot heavier than the sword in his hand. "So, you're gonna teach me how to sword fight with an axe..?" He raised an eyebrow, wondering how that would work out.

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“I work everywhere, bars, brothels, homes…” He trailed off to take a sip. “You name it, I’ve probably done something there.”

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“Hm, sounds rather impressive actually…” He wasn’t sure if he could condone the other’s actions, but then again, he was not one to talk.

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“It’s not pleasant.” He murmured. “Sometimes I see things that I don’t want to. But I have to do it, it’s my job.”

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"That's too bad.... I'm sure you have to deal with people you don't want to... I mean, I do too but... My profession is pretty different from yours." Lovino took a sip from his drink and sighed.

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There are two boxes and a note attached. "For your birthday, sweet muffin prince, I give you this." The first box is filled with colorful candies and the second contains a well made pair of leather gloves.

Lovino blinked as he saw the boxes and was shocked that someone had even known it was his birthday, he was wary of the gifts wondering if they might kill him. "... I'm no prince...." But hey, if he died, he wouldn't care. He opened the first box and saw the candies. "Heh... I can share these with the children." Opening the other box he stared for a moment before slipping them on. " They fit.... Well, thanks whoever this came from...."

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Antonio frowned a little, “Hmph. I wouldn’t try anythin’ if I were ye’ anyways. I may seem friendly for now, but things could very quickly change.” He sniffed, reaching behind the bed and fondling the handle of a large ax. “On another note… not to burst yer bubble or anythin’ kid, but how much damage do ye’ think that’ll do against someone with a sword about a good three feet long, hm?” He asked, snorting incredulously.

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“I wasn’t planning on it. Why would I when you’re offering me so much help?” Lovino wasn’t an ungrateful person, so he would never try anything against someone who was offering help, especially as much as he was being offered. He scowled when the other commented on how little good the knife would do. “Yeah, okay, I see your point. But it was all I had. Not like I can get actual weapons or anything myself. But I’m just saying that I’m not entirely defenceless…”

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Antonio shrugged, “Ye’ cant trust anyone.” He advised the other. “Trust me… I know from experience…” He grimaced and looked away. “Look, kid, if ye’ want to fight, I suppose I’ll just teach ye’ as soon as possible… I mean before that other fleet reaches us.” He sighed and got onto his knees, reaching under the bed, drawing out a set of swords, “Pick one.” He ordered. 

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Lovino smirked. "I thought you said I can't trust anyone...." Of course he was just being smart at that moment, but when the other said he would teach him, he nodded quietly. If he could be of some help, then he would feel like less of a burden. He eyed the set of swords quietly, looking over them but not taking too much time. He knew there wasn't a lot of time so he couldn't spend his time deliberating over which sword to pick, so he just took one of them and was surprised that is was heavier than he thought it would be.