[ that's a surprise. he wonders how something like that would work with his master's magic... but that's something to think about later. for now, his focus is on laudna. ]
I can understand why you'd hesitate. [ especially with her whole thing about betrayal. it must be making her quite anxious. ] No one can make the decision for you. But the partnership only activates once we confirm it with one another, isn't that right? Perhaps if someone you trust knows what to look for and is able to find your match, they would be able to help you decide.
...No matter what the case may be, I think that taking your time to consider all the options may be the smartest thing to do, for now. It sounds as if we'll here for some time yet.
As long as I can decide whether or not I agree to trust them, it isn't so bad. [...] I'm not sure, still, whether I want to open that door. But I do trust you, Iwatooshi-dono.
[ well, that does bring a warm smile to his face. ]
You honor me, Laudna-dono. I trust you, as well.
And I believe that you'll find your answer before too long. With so few of us in this village, it shouldn't be hard to get to know each other, don't you think? Perhaps our matches have already become friends.
And you shouldn't feel forced to, even if our lives weren't tied together. Maybe more so, now, if that effect would last even after we leave this place.
[ as iwatooshi speaks, the letters of ink settle again to form a single word: nonexistence. ]
...There may not be a good answer for what to do, Laudna-dono. Maybe it will become clearer over time, but for now, perhaps we should focus on something... less uncertain. Finding the path to all of us getting home safely is just as important as finding who we can trust with all that we are.
[ "as far as i can tell." that might not sit well with him, not quite, but iwatooshi decides not to think about it for now. ]
I agree. Being brought here for this purpose against our will... It isn't right, and it's struck fear in many of our hearts. I would like to protect them, until we can find our way home.
...However, I do feel a bit out of my depth. I have my naginata, but I'm not made to fight against magic.
[well, listen. you never know for sure with people.]
A strong arm, steadiness, and a weapon are really all you need to fight against magic. They're very powerful. They've blocked all of the things I can do. But I suspect we'll find a way to break their hold on us eventually.
[ she's so right. unfortunately some of us would rather plug our ears to that and pretend the possibility isn't there until it smacks us in the face.
but he is listening, and seems to give this some deep consideration. ]
I see. I've never faced an opponent who wields magic, but I trust your expertise. [ a soft sigh, but he smiles. ] It does sound like a fun challenge, facing someone with magic instead of steel.
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[ that's a surprise. he wonders how something like that would work with his master's magic... but that's something to think about later. for now, his focus is on laudna. ]
I can understand why you'd hesitate. [ especially with her whole thing about betrayal. it must be making her quite anxious. ] No one can make the decision for you. But the partnership only activates once we confirm it with one another, isn't that right? Perhaps if someone you trust knows what to look for and is able to find your match, they would be able to help you decide.
...No matter what the case may be, I think that taking your time to consider all the options may be the smartest thing to do, for now. It sounds as if we'll here for some time yet.
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As long as I can decide whether or not I agree to trust them, it isn't so bad. [...] I'm not sure, still, whether I want to open that door. But I do trust you, Iwatooshi-dono.
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You honor me, Laudna-dono. I trust you, as well.
And I believe that you'll find your answer before too long. With so few of us in this village, it shouldn't be hard to get to know each other, don't you think? Perhaps our matches have already become friends.
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Even the closest of friends disagree sometimes, so it may be inevitable. It's... another risk of having a heart. They're troublesome things.
[ gently touching his chest for just a moment, unaware of the ink shifting on his arm. ]
I worry, too. But, with our existences linked as they are, I want to believe that there will always be the chance to try to find understanding.
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Maybe it is inevitable. But not all people are worthy of being let in to your heart.
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[ as iwatooshi speaks, the letters of ink settle again to form a single word: nonexistence. ]
...There may not be a good answer for what to do, Laudna-dono. Maybe it will become clearer over time, but for now, perhaps we should focus on something... less uncertain. Finding the path to all of us getting home safely is just as important as finding who we can trust with all that we are.
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I want to get everyone home. I don't want everyone to be sacrificed or led to a slaughter. No one here deserves that, as far as I can tell.
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I agree. Being brought here for this purpose against our will... It isn't right, and it's struck fear in many of our hearts. I would like to protect them, until we can find our way home.
...However, I do feel a bit out of my depth. I have my naginata, but I'm not made to fight against magic.
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A strong arm, steadiness, and a weapon are really all you need to fight against magic. They're very powerful. They've blocked all of the things I can do. But I suspect we'll find a way to break their hold on us eventually.
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but he is listening, and seems to give this some deep consideration. ]
I see. I've never faced an opponent who wields magic, but I trust your expertise. [ a soft sigh, but he smiles. ] It does sound like a fun challenge, facing someone with magic instead of steel.
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