[If these people have been here for three years, trying to survive, Jon can't fault the man for being unwilling to put swords -- or anything else -- in the hands of the new arrivals. He wouldn't do such a thing. So when his offer of aid is brushed away, he only answers with a respectful nod, even if the corners of his lips turn down.
They do seem to be trying to build and repair weapons. Some of the weapons are unfamiliar to him, but some, he's been using for nigh on twenty years -- and he's only a few years past his twentieth birthday. He examines a spear, finds that the point is looser than it should be. And while he fixes that, he looks around at the rest of the weapons on offer.]
Have you seen any bows? Arrows? I have a mind to try to hunt, when the weather is fair enough, but it's better with a bow.
[He is no knight, but the way he's dressed, with the big sword at his side, some people would be hard-pressed to tell the difference.]
ii. wildcard
[Jon can be found doing helpful things that don't involve science/tech or medicine. That includes wall-building, etc. He may mention that he was "not a builder in the Watch," but wants to give help where it's needed.
If asked to participate in a stage show in any way that involves performing, he will begin to demur and say something about "feeling half a fool." An astute person may note that he doesn't actually seem to like that kind of attention.]
RECRUITMENT FAIR
[If these people have been here for three years, trying to survive, Jon can't fault the man for being unwilling to put swords -- or anything else -- in the hands of the new arrivals. He wouldn't do such a thing. So when his offer of aid is brushed away, he only answers with a respectful nod, even if the corners of his lips turn down.
They do seem to be trying to build and repair weapons. Some of the weapons are unfamiliar to him, but some, he's been using for nigh on twenty years -- and he's only a few years past his twentieth birthday. He examines a spear, finds that the point is looser than it should be. And while he fixes that, he looks around at the rest of the weapons on offer.]
Have you seen any bows? Arrows? I have a mind to try to hunt, when the weather is fair enough, but it's better with a bow.
[He is no knight, but the way he's dressed, with the big sword at his side, some people would be hard-pressed to tell the difference.]
ii. wildcard
[Jon can be found doing helpful things that don't involve science/tech or medicine. That includes wall-building, etc. He may mention that he was "not a builder in the Watch," but wants to give help where it's needed.
If asked to participate in a stage show in any way that involves performing, he will begin to demur and say something about "feeling half a fool." An astute person may note that he doesn't actually seem to like that kind of attention.]