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unfriendliest) wrote2019-06-22 09:42 pm
unfriendliest) wrote2019-06-22 09:42 pm
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[wherever the heck kara is alone, milla tracks him down. immediately? well, quickly, at least.]
Pardon my intrusion. I felt that I needed to apologize to you personally for my conduct, Ookurikara.
Pardon my intrusion. I felt that I needed to apologize to you personally for my conduct, Ookurikara.
[ why would she think this is necessary ]
...No need. I know you were cursed.
...No need. I know you were cursed.
Edited 2019-06-26 13:10 (UTC)
[She shakes her head easily.]
Irrelevant. I put you at a dangerous disadvantage several times this week, and jeopardized the trial. At the very least, I hope you can accept my deep regret at my lack of control over my own body.
Irrelevant. I put you at a dangerous disadvantage several times this week, and jeopardized the trial. At the very least, I hope you can accept my deep regret at my lack of control over my own body.
It worked out. That's what matters.
[ sort of. they found the corrupted killer, anyway. ]
...Do you know who cursed you?
[ he wants a word with them ]
[ sort of. they found the corrupted killer, anyway. ]
...Do you know who cursed you?
[ he wants a word with them ]
In a way. In the future, of course, a cleaner outcome would be much more desirable, but I suppose we cannot pick and choose our wins.
[She sighs, and nods.]
Yes. At this time, I believe I fully understand the motives of both cursebearers, but... [she hesitates.] you'll pardon me for not revealing their identities. Neither meant to inflict the harm and distraction they ended up causing.
[She sighs, and nods.]
Yes. At this time, I believe I fully understand the motives of both cursebearers, but... [she hesitates.] you'll pardon me for not revealing their identities. Neither meant to inflict the harm and distraction they ended up causing.
They cursed you.
[ they should know what that means?? but fine! whatever. if she doesn't want to tell him then there's not much he can do about it anyway. ]
If they really mean well, they'll know not to do it again.
[ they should know what that means?? but fine! whatever. if she doesn't want to tell him then there's not much he can do about it anyway. ]
If they really mean well, they'll know not to do it again.
[She sighs, shaking her head. If anything, she seems embarrassed.]
I have spoken with both of them. If it happens again, at least for the curse of fear and cowardice, I will know on no uncertain terms where it has come from. As for the other, well...
...I think they have sufficiently learned their lesson.
Thank you for bearing with me. You are a man of honor, and I respect your dedication, however begrudgingly it may have come. If you have time, I would very much like to work off my debt in battle with you.
I have spoken with both of them. If it happens again, at least for the curse of fear and cowardice, I will know on no uncertain terms where it has come from. As for the other, well...
...I think they have sufficiently learned their lesson.
Thank you for bearing with me. You are a man of honor, and I respect your dedication, however begrudgingly it may have come. If you have time, I would very much like to work off my debt in battle with you.
There is no debt. If you want to fight, all you have to do is ask.
That is... good to hear.
I will certainly be taking you up on the offer in the future. Likewise, I am always open to it, Ookurkara.
Thank you.
I will certainly be taking you up on the offer in the future. Likewise, I am always open to it, Ookurkara.
Thank you.
[ he doesn't understand the need to thank him but ok ]
You make a good opponent. I appreciate having someone with that kind of skill to spar with here.
You make a good opponent. I appreciate having someone with that kind of skill to spar with here.
Have you found many others of our level who would be open to such a gesture?
I am currently training Miki in the sword, although she has a long ways to go.
I am currently training Miki in the sword, although she has a long ways to go.
Hisoka, maybe. I know Shess can fight well, but not if he'd be open to sparring.
I've been training Lili. She has conviction, but not technique. It'll take a while before she could give either of us a real challenge, without using magic.
I've been training Lili. She has conviction, but not technique. It'll take a while before she could give either of us a real challenge, without using magic.
Hisoka... I see. Shess is a surprise, but not an unwelcome one. I am pleased to hear such a trustworthy person has combat abilities, too.
Lili seems particularly skilled with magic—at a glance, at least.
Lili seems particularly skilled with magic—at a glance, at least.
He was with me in the battle this week. I don't think he likes it, but he can hold his own.
...Yes. The way she uses it is... good, especially with her inexperience. She's still learning, and fast, but it helps bridge the gap, if only by a little.
...Yes. The way she uses it is... good, especially with her inexperience. She's still learning, and fast, but it helps bridge the gap, if only by a little.
Hmm... if he is pacifistic of nature, that would make sense. He has a sort of gentle, powerful energy.
A combination of magic and swordplay is what I also pride myself in. It is good to hear of Lili's advancement, and your assistance in the matter, Ookurikara. I know she is in very good hands.
A combination of magic and swordplay is what I also pride myself in. It is good to hear of Lili's advancement, and your assistance in the matter, Ookurikara. I know she is in very good hands.
I think she said it was new to her, but she's using it well.
[ he's actually kind of proud of her for that? weird. ]
Would it be good for her and Miki to spar? They may be able to learn from each other, too.
[ he's actually kind of proud of her for that? weird. ]
Would it be good for her and Miki to spar? They may be able to learn from each other, too.
Ah, that would be ideal! I think they both hold healthy respect for each other, so it would be a suitable spar.
How about next week? That would give them some space.
How about next week? That would give them some space.
It'll help to fight someone closer to their own level, once in a while.
[ he nods. ]
Next week, then. I'll talk to Lili about it.
[ he nods. ]
Next week, then. I'll talk to Lili about it.
And I to Miki.
As always, it is refreshing to speak with you, Ookurikara. I suppose if it had to be anyone, I am very glad that it was you.
As always, it is refreshing to speak with you, Ookurikara. I suppose if it had to be anyone, I am very glad that it was you.
[ hm that's weird ]
Just try not to get cursed again.
Just try not to get cursed again.
Hah hah, I will do my best not to ire anyone who might attack me in such a way again.
And if I do, well... I'll hopefully be able to isolate myself in time, once the circumstances are revealed.
And if I do, well... I'll hopefully be able to isolate myself in time, once the circumstances are revealed.
[WHEREVER HE IS, MIlla tracks him down!]
Ookurikara.
How are you feeling?
[They both lost their students, huh.]
Ookurikara.
How are you feeling?
[They both lost their students, huh.]
[ kara looks up from where he's been cleaning his sword, a nightly ritual, and regards milla impassively. ]
I'm fine. Why?
I'm fine. Why?
Lili and yourself. You were close, were you not?
[ he seems to consider this for a moment before nodding. ]
Yeah.
[ he shrugs, and there's not an ounce of regret or sadness in his voice. they all knew this could happen - kara and lili had discussed before what they'd prefer, if it did. so it's not particularly surprising that that day had come to pass, after all. ]
It's better this way, if she was really corrupted. She won't be a threat to any of us anymore.
Yeah.
[ he shrugs, and there's not an ounce of regret or sadness in his voice. they all knew this could happen - kara and lili had discussed before what they'd prefer, if it did. so it's not particularly surprising that that day had come to pass, after all. ]
It's better this way, if she was really corrupted. She won't be a threat to any of us anymore.
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