Oh, are you used to the quieter ones? There are a number of touken danshi like that at the citadel, as well. Kanda-dono reminds me very much of one; it's almost like being home!
Ha ha ha. [ a less enthusiastic laugh than usual. ] That is how it goes, isn't it? Anyone has the potential to be kind or cruel, no matter their shape.
Luckily, most of those brought here with us seem to be the wary type, but not unkind.
It's smart to be cautious in a situation like this. There is so much we still don't know about this place, and each other. Even if they've provided those papers, it's best to learn with your own eyes.
Do you think so? [ glances off, thoughtful. ] I've always trusted my comrades with my life, and look out for theirs as if it's my own. That's how a good team should work, I thought.
[ he looks back at laudna sharply, surprised again. but this time, his expression is a bit more... pained? as if this brings up memories he doesn't want to think about.
but he turns away again with a heavy sigh, shoulders drooping. ]
You are right. [ can't deny that. ] Sometimes we find ourselves fighting even our most precious friends before they realize their mistakes.
Sometimes it is necessary. But that's part of looking out for them, too.
Not exactly. I've had strangers who have tried to befriend me, only their intent was to manipulate me. I can't stand it. I can't stand anyone using me that way.
...I suppose my dear friends have never done anything so intentional. But they have done things that are very inconsiderate with little regard, and it doesn't feel all that different.
People in this world can be very cruel to one another. I'm sorry that you've had to suffer through these things. [ and with a solemn bow of his head, ] I will treasure the trust you've put in me, that you may worry just a bit less.
[ then he offers a soft, sad smile. ]
It's the same with my friends - doing what they thought was right without regard to the consequences. Even I have found that I may have been too harsh with them in trying to do the right thing. We don't always take the time we should to think things through.
Laudna-dono, if you ever find that I've done something of the kind, please let me. I will try to make it right.
[she doesn't seem to react much to it, just kind of standing there blankly, staring at him. but she does hear him, and is touched by it. she just never knows how to react, when people say the right thing.]
[ when you glance back at a thread and see you missed a very crucial word wow!!! this is why we proofread, kids. anyway.
there's really no other reaction needed here. iwatooshi just dips his head again, ever so slightly, before inhaling and exhaling deeply, as if to breathe out his worries. ]
Now, then. I didn't mean to distract you from what you came here for.
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Luckily, most of those brought here with us seem to be the wary type, but not unkind.
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Do you think so? [ glances off, thoughtful. ] I've always trusted my comrades with my life, and look out for theirs as if it's my own. That's how a good team should work, I thought.
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Really? But even your comrades might be wrong-headed. Of course you want to protect them, but what if they make decisions that aren't good for them?
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but he turns away again with a heavy sigh, shoulders drooping. ]
You are right. [ can't deny that. ] Sometimes we find ourselves fighting even our most precious friends before they realize their mistakes.
Sometimes it is necessary. But that's part of looking out for them, too.
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I'm sorry. It's the hardest thing. When you know you have to do what's best for them, even when they won't accept it.
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It's no fault of yours. This is just part of having a heart, isn't it? You can't blame them for following their heart, but it makes things difficult.
But still... I want to keep trusting my comrades. I want to believe they'll make the right choice, when the time comes.
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But what if they don't...?
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Then we find a way around them, or we fight.
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Then fighting is inevitable sometimes.
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[ there's a slight hesitation before he turns to face her more fully. ]
Is... Is this what you meant, Laudna-dono, when you asked me not to betray you?
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Not exactly. I've had strangers who have tried to befriend me, only their intent was to manipulate me. I can't stand it. I can't stand anyone using me that way.
...I suppose my dear friends have never done anything so intentional. But they have done things that are very inconsiderate with little regard, and it doesn't feel all that different.
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People in this world can be very cruel to one another. I'm sorry that you've had to suffer through these things. [ and with a solemn bow of his head, ] I will treasure the trust you've put in me, that you may worry just a bit less.
[ then he offers a soft, sad smile. ]
It's the same with my friends - doing what they thought was right without regard to the consequences. Even I have found that I may have been too harsh with them in trying to do the right thing. We don't always take the time we should to think things through.
Laudna-dono, if you ever find that I've done something of the kind, please let me. I will try to make it right.
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...I'll remember that.
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there's really no other reaction needed here. iwatooshi just dips his head again, ever so slightly, before inhaling and exhaling deeply, as if to breathe out his worries. ]
Now, then. I didn't mean to distract you from what you came here for.
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...It's alright. I was just exploring. You're welcome to join me.
[but we can call the thread here.]