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An interesting question. 533 didn't expect to be free of the thing so soon. Now having the option to leave lost some of its appeal with no real place to go. She was never told of any other safe locations. Opening her mouth as if to say something she stopped herself. The people here didn't need to know the situation. SHIELD placed her here after all. Being the first day she had no idea who she could really trust. "That's my problem. What happens next?"
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Devika grinned. "We head to our next class." She went back to where she'd left her things, rifling through an already packed bag to pull out an earworn class schedule. "Here. Pick anything you think you'll like. Strengthen your skills, pick up new ones... the choice is yours."

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Kijani headed off to class, as soon as she felt well enough to stand. She hurried off to Thor's training grounds, and spent her time lost within the graceful dance with her and her sword. She was pulled from her concentration by applause. She spun with blade in hand, only to find Thor applauding her. Immediately she bowed and lowered her weapon.

"Excellent form, Lady Kijani. You have made outstanding progress these last few days." The God of Thunder smiled proudly at her. "I believe you are ready to commit to the weapon. Do you understand the glory and the duty that carrying a weapon will yield you?"

Despite being utterly excited at this news, Kijani kept her expression serious. "Yes, sir. I am prepared." 

Thor's smile only widened. "Come with me." He led her to the heavily locked vault where the real weapons were held. These weren't blunted training swords and knives- these were powerful tools, that could defend those in need- or kill those in the way. Thor presented her with a long, slim box. "It is yours. Open it."

Kijani unlatched the box slowly, and opened it. Inside lay a gleaming jian. The blade was pristine steel, the hilt wrapped with rich scented leather with sturdy wood beneath it. There was a long golden ribbon at the end of the pommel- a bit more showy than the traditional tassel, but Kijani liked that. In between blade and hilt, there was a shining symbol inlaid into the metal- a yin-yang. Balance. Harmony. Duality. There was a scabbard set in the box alongside the sword. Barely able to hold in her excitement, she smiled broadly up at her teacher. "I will do this blade proud, sir." She shut the box reverently.

"I know you will. Now go, and have yourself a feast worthy of Asgard. You have earned it."

Kijani held the weapon box tight and headed off.