[At least she's Japanese. It's rude of Sousei, but he really does feel more settled around people from his own country--not to mention there's the fact that he's dutybound to protect them anyway, technically.
So he shakes his head simply, expression more placid now that Souji is gone.]
My name is Abe no Sousei. A pleasure, Kozukata.
[He's... polite, at least.]
It will not be a particular hardship for me to escort you as far as you need. It isn't as though the Residential District is particularly safe at the moment either. [Ghosts....]
You're different than I thought you'd be... [Yuri trails off a little, because, well, really. Anyone someone like Souji apparently liked or trusted enough with someone's well-being (Yuri's not sure she'd go as far as to call them 'friends') was bound to be weird-- at least, that's what Yuri assumed.
She expected someone more... She doesn't know. Crazy?? Weird???]
Mm. I have a weapon at home that I can use against the spirits, it's just a matter of getting it. Then I can at least be of use. ['Go home' didn't mean 'stay at home,' apparently. Why would she when there were so many people that needed helping?
She looks around at the formally possessed bots and things] ...They're possessing objects now?
[And, completely and totally deadpan and immediately:]
Please do not put me in the same category as someone like Okita.
[Please don't put him in the same category as the Shinsengumi loonies...... Sousei likes to think he is mildly more sensible than they are. Let him have his dreams.
But he's not actually irritated at all; instead, he nods simply, both at her explanation and her question.]
Very well then. We will go to your home then. But yes, they are. I cannot say this is entirely new behavior, unfortunately, but it does mean we will have to be wary.
[Well... ghosts are ghosts are ghosts as far as Sousei's concerned. He can get them with his sword either way.]
[She makes a soft 'ha' noise, amused despite herself.] But, you're friends, aren't you? He trusts you enough to leave me with you.
...Ah, or, maybe he was hoping you'd kill me so he wouldn't have to do it. [Said.. very casually...?? Not that Sousei seems nearly as stab-happy as Souji. And really it says more about his and Yuri's relationship that he didn't just abandon her, but instead actually did lead her to someone who was reliable.
Maybe Souji wasn't so awful after all??
Yuri starts moving though, being careful to stay close but, hopefully, not in his way.]
[Don't fall into that trap, Yuri, Souji's still Souji. Which is why Sousei makes a bit of a face at that.]
We are acquaintances at best.
[DON'T....DON'T SAY "FRIENDS".]
I suspect that I was just convenient. [But then he sighs softly, shaking his head.] I have no intention of harming you, and never will. It was my duty in my own world to protect the citizens of Japan, and I believe it extends to this world as well.
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So he shakes his head simply, expression more placid now that Souji is gone.]
My name is Abe no Sousei. A pleasure, Kozukata.
[He's... polite, at least.]
It will not be a particular hardship for me to escort you as far as you need. It isn't as though the Residential District is particularly safe at the moment either. [Ghosts....]
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She expected someone more... She doesn't know. Crazy?? Weird???]
Mm. I have a weapon at home that I can use against the spirits, it's just a matter of getting it. Then I can at least be of use. ['Go home' didn't mean 'stay at home,' apparently. Why would she when there were so many people that needed helping?
She looks around at the formally possessed bots and things] ...They're possessing objects now?
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Please do not put me in the same category as someone like Okita.
[Please don't put him in the same category as the Shinsengumi loonies...... Sousei likes to think he is mildly more sensible than they are. Let him have his dreams.
But he's not actually irritated at all; instead, he nods simply, both at her explanation and her question.]
Very well then. We will go to your home then. But yes, they are. I cannot say this is entirely new behavior, unfortunately, but it does mean we will have to be wary.
[Well... ghosts are ghosts are ghosts as far as Sousei's concerned. He can get them with his sword either way.]
Stay close.
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...Ah, or, maybe he was hoping you'd kill me so he wouldn't have to do it. [Said.. very casually...?? Not that Sousei seems nearly as stab-happy as Souji. And really it says more about his and Yuri's relationship that he didn't just abandon her, but instead actually did lead her to someone who was reliable.
Maybe Souji wasn't so awful after all??
Yuri starts moving though, being careful to stay close but, hopefully, not in his way.]
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We are acquaintances at best.
[DON'T....DON'T SAY "FRIENDS".]
I suspect that I was just convenient. [But then he sighs softly, shaking his head.] I have no intention of harming you, and never will. It was my duty in my own world to protect the citizens of Japan, and I believe it extends to this world as well.
[He's just a buzzkill goodie two shoes.]