It was the best way to complete our mission. I wouldn't have minded breaking for that.
[ laughs. ]
I'd hope not! That should be left to the warriors, like me. [ iwatooshi smiles. ] Thank you for the concern, Mathis-dono, but there's no need to worry. I do treasure the life that my master has given me, and I'm in no rush to throw it away, with or without my partner.
Haha! But even the strongest warrior can be brought down by the right strike. You don't need to be strong, just quick, and clever.
Imanotsurugi? [ nods. ] He left the citadel to go on a journey, not too long ago. It's been much lonelier without him, but he'll return stronger one day. I'm looking forward to it.
Imanotsurugi was the protective sword of my former master’s lord, Yoshitsune. He’s very small, and a bit childlike - always full of energy and smiles for everyone around him, but a bit naive, at times. In battle, he’s very quick, with sharp eyes and a sharper blade, just like his former master. Even I get caught by surprise sometimes!
He’s one of the kindest, most loving people I know. He means the world to me.
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[ a fond smile for just a moment before he shakes it off. ]
But I can't do that if someone else's life relies on mine. I can make that decision for myself, but not for them. Life is too precious.
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[at least it's just an "almost", but. it still takes a second for that concern to fade.]
I see... I haven't been in that sort of situation before. But I- hope that even if you haven't found them yet, you don't give your life too easily...
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[ laughs. ]
I'd hope not! That should be left to the warriors, like me. [ iwatooshi smiles. ] Thank you for the concern, Mathis-dono, but there's no need to worry. I do treasure the life that my master has given me, and I'm in no rush to throw it away, with or without my partner.
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[spear friend stay alive challenge.]
Um, but I- I can still fight, even if I'm not much of a warrior, so-!
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You can? [ now he's curious! ] But it sounds like you have enough to worry about already.
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[he's not a very well built young man, is the thing. this is why he has a knife and not like, a sword.]
Was your friend somewhere else--?
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Imanotsurugi? [ nods. ] He left the citadel to go on a journey, not too long ago. It's been much lonelier without him, but he'll return stronger one day. I'm looking forward to it.
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Would you... tell me about him?
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Imanotsurugi was the protective sword of my former master’s lord, Yoshitsune. He’s very small, and a bit childlike - always full of energy and smiles for everyone around him, but a bit naive, at times. In battle, he’s very quick, with sharp eyes and a sharper blade, just like his former master. Even I get caught by surprise sometimes!
He’s one of the kindest, most loving people I know. He means the world to me.