#FFFF4D (ICly pretend that this was posted at the beginning of May like it was supposed to be)

[tendershepherd]

[Your eyes are assaulted by this color]

Hey there, I don't think I've ever properly introduced myself here. I'm Sorey. Um, sorry if this is hard to read. [Not like he had any control over that or anything.]

Um, so, a while back when we went into the forest my group found a chest full of weapons. Knives, bows, arrows, swords, that kind of stuff. I figure they'd be useful for anyone who wants to use them for hunting or defense. I only need a few of these, so I'd be more than happy to share.

There's just one problem, though...

They're all pretty rusted, so right now they're unusable. The sword I normally use is ornamental so I'm not entirely sure how to fix rusted equipment.

[If this were face to face, he'd be rubbing the back of his neck right about here.]

Does anyone here know how to clean these?

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#A2F9FF

[satanslash]

['sup Sorey]

not sure about cleaning but i do know youll need a whetstone to sharpen the blades after

[tendershepherd]

[Long time no see, Rin!]

Hm, I never had one on me back home so I didn't bring one with me...do you know if there are any here? Or a substitute?

#FFF080

[a_special_hat]

Why keep an ornamental sword?

I can take a look at the bows and arrows and see what I can do. As for the swords and knives, I'm afraid understand how to maintain a weapon but if it's too far gone it is outside my area of expertise.

[satanslash]

a rough stone from the dock area maybe?

[tendershepherd]

Self-defense. I don't want to kill someone if I don't have to, so I've always used an ornamental sword instead. It's worked pretty well.

Oddly enough, the bows are actually in pretty good condition. The arrows are rusted, though. They don't seem beyond help, I don't think...

[His knowledge of actual weapon upkeep is limited to what he saw his friends do, so he's not entirely confident in his response.]

[tendershepherd]

Maybe...a wet one, right?

[satanslash]

yup
actual whetstones are usually flat which makes them easier to use
a think they also might be a certain type of stone?
but a regular rock will still help

[tendershepherd]

Makes sense! I'll go down and look for some later. If I find enough I can give them to anyone who wants to take some of the swords or knives.

...Though they're still rusted.

[So he's still at square 1.]

[satanslash]

im sure there is a way to clean rust i just dont know what off the top of my head

someones gotta know more than me on that

[He believes in you, Sorey!]

#9b5148

[tosa]

IT DEPENDS ON HOW BAD OFF THEY ARE.

YOURE GOING TO NEED SOME SPECIAL THIGNS TOO. DONT KNOW IF THEYRE AROUND HERE, THOUGH

#D32323

[moonlitknight]

Heat. Tap off the rust. Wash with soapy water and clean with metal scrubber. Dry. Repeat with vinegar and salt. Anything more you'll need a power tool.

#273299

[sirnyxalot]

If you let me I can handle the blades. It'll take time, but I'll get whichever ones are still usable back into shape for you.

I can take a look at your sword too if it's been awhile since it's been thoroughly tended to, though why you'd regularly use an ornamental sword is a concern.

[a_special_hat]

So it is to scare others off? But do you have the means to protect yourself should it attract trouble instead?

That is good at least. Have you been able to test the bows?

If you can tell me where to find you I can take a look. It's probably easier than asking you for every little detail.

[tendershepherd]

I can't tell for sure since I don't really have an eye for this, but they don't seem all that bad to me? Maybe one layer of rust?

What kinds of things?

[tosa]

The first step is easy. You're just going to want to clean it andget rid of as much rust as you can. Just water and soap will work. Might have to use something stronger and really get in there if it's real deep.

They'll still be really dull so you'll need different whetstones to sharpen them. You might need different kinds.

But that's just the blade. Are the handles and everything okay? Do you need to repalce those too?

I'm sorry this is extremely late OTL

[tendershepherd]

Oh...

[That...sounds simple enough but...why does this person sound angry?]

What's a power tool?

I'm sorry OTL

[tendershepherd]

Something like that, I guess? Well...not here, no. Back home I could use my friend's powers to protect myself and others if I needed to, but since it's just me here my sword skills are all I have.

Not a big deal though if I just run away from danger, right? [It's what Gramps always told him and Mikleo to do when they were younger.]

I don't have anything to test them with, but I did pull on the strings of both of them and they seem strong enough.

I live in Flavo!

Sorry X_X

[tendershepherd]

That sounds easy enough...

What kinds of whetstones?

Um... [Frankly he hadn't actually paid much attention to the handles. Weapon upkeep involves more than he thought it did!] They seem fine whenever I pick them up or handle them? I didn't notice anything odd on them, anyway.

Things came up, I'm sorry this is so late OTL.

[tendershepherd]

Are you sure? That'd be a big help!

Mm, my sword's a little scratched I guess, but it's still holding up well. You can look at it if you want, though.

I use it because I don't want to kill anything or anyone if I don't have to, so I use it for self-defense more than anything.

That's all right! I hope everything is okay

[sirnyxalot]

[He has his opinions on that, coming from a war, but he has no idea who Sorey is yet and until it becomes an issue it's not his place to make other people fight when they don't want to.]

I'm not a professional by any stretch of the imagination but I know how to look after a blade that's supposed to keep me alive. I'll still take a look at yours too, but knowing what it's for there won't be much I can do for it.

[tendershepherd]

That's ok! It sounds like you're pretty knowledgable about this, so I'd really appreciate the help!

I live in Flavo, near the border with Bluo if you want to come look at them? Thank you so much!

[He knows it's important to keep weapons in shape, so he really is grateful.]

[sirnyxalot]

Can't help but pick it up.

I'm on the other side of the city so it'll take me a moment to get over there. Anything I can do to help.