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[Yuri ducks her head to avoid banging it on anything as she enters her apartment. It's all neat and traditional Japanese-styled (typically she went for a more modern theme, but lately she's been nostalgic for Hisoka's preferred style) and seems way too normal after the day Yuri's had so far.
She manages like one step on her own before he knees buckle and she stumbles to keep herself upright.] I'm alright. Sorry. I'm just... readjusting. [Yuri turns a little red, embarrassed, and takes a deep breath to steady herself again. As she takes the time to reorient herself, she moves the conversation on to (hopefully_ stop some of the inevitable fussing.]
What else can you do with chakra?
[Yuri ducks her head to avoid banging it on anything as she enters her apartment. It's all neat and traditional Japanese-styled (typically she went for a more modern theme, but lately she's been nostalgic for Hisoka's preferred style) and seems way too normal after the day Yuri's had so far.
She manages like one step on her own before he knees buckle and she stumbles to keep herself upright.] I'm alright. Sorry. I'm just... readjusting. [Yuri turns a little red, embarrassed, and takes a deep breath to steady herself again. As she takes the time to reorient herself, she moves the conversation on to (hopefully_ stop some of the inevitable fussing.]
What else can you do with chakra?
[Lee ends up staying on the windowsill in a crouched position, as he does not like to enter uninvited. But he is concerned by her stumble and nearly lunges forward before she assures him of her alrightness.]
Are- are you sure, Yuri-san? If you need any help, I am here! [He says with a determined frown. But her question makes him a feel a little embarrassed in a different way. He focuses his gaze on the scenery of the apartment as he explains.]
Ah... Most ninjas can use their chakra to perform a wide variety of techniques that are beyond what most humans can do. Elemental abilities, illusions... the entire schools of ninjutsu and genjutsu.
But I... I can only perform the basic maneuvers, of using emitting chakra to walk on any surface...
Are- are you sure, Yuri-san? If you need any help, I am here! [He says with a determined frown. But her question makes him a feel a little embarrassed in a different way. He focuses his gaze on the scenery of the apartment as he explains.]
Ah... Most ninjas can use their chakra to perform a wide variety of techniques that are beyond what most humans can do. Elemental abilities, illusions... the entire schools of ninjutsu and genjutsu.
But I... I can only perform the basic maneuvers, of using emitting chakra to walk on any surface...
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[She wrinkles her nose slightly at the cigarette, but otherwise says nothing. None of her business if he wants to smoke or anything. Besides, after he reveals it was his friend... She can let him indulge in whatever the fuck he wants, honestly.]
I... [Yuri struggles a moment with how to respond and finally settles on a soft] I'm sorry. I know that's a stupid thing to say, but I am.
...What happened...? [not that he has to tell her, of course, but she is curious.]
[She wrinkles her nose slightly at the cigarette, but otherwise says nothing. None of her business if he wants to smoke or anything. Besides, after he reveals it was his friend... She can let him indulge in whatever the fuck he wants, honestly.]
I... [Yuri struggles a moment with how to respond and finally settles on a soft] I'm sorry. I know that's a stupid thing to say, but I am.
...What happened...? [not that he has to tell her, of course, but she is curious.]
It's fine. [She says it again with a small wave of her hand, looking over her shoulder. Why...Why is he still at the window...] ...You can come in, if you want. Don't worry about your shoes. [Yuri sure as hell doesn't care anymore. Lee just ran the length of the city and up a fucking wall, he can wear boots and track mud everywhere on her ceiling if he wants to at this point. Who is she to stop him???
Yuri thinks it sounds amazing-- honestly, she can't help but feel a little jealous. He gets to be born in a world where people can do cool things like that, and she gets saddled with bullshit "see how the dead people died and feel their pain" powers? She wants a re-roll.
The window had led into her living room (even if it had led to her bedroom it would've been fine, there's practically nothing in there), which connected to the kitchen so that's where she'll head. Hope u like coffee, Lee.
She glances up curiously.] But-- [Her brow furrows a little, confused.] You ran all the way here, carrying me and everything... Chakra didn't have anything to do with that?
Yuri thinks it sounds amazing-- honestly, she can't help but feel a little jealous. He gets to be born in a world where people can do cool things like that, and she gets saddled with bullshit "see how the dead people died and feel their pain" powers? She wants a re-roll.
The window had led into her living room (even if it had led to her bedroom it would've been fine, there's practically nothing in there), which connected to the kitchen so that's where she'll head. Hope u like coffee, Lee.
She glances up curiously.] But-- [Her brow furrows a little, confused.] You ran all the way here, carrying me and everything... Chakra didn't have anything to do with that?
Ah - if you say so!
[And so Rock Lee stops crouching like a gargoyle with a bowlcut and slides into the room. He'll just stand around awkwardly and watch Yuri do her business.
Coffee will be a new experience for Lee... Try to go easy on the caffeine.]
No, I only used chakra to run up the walls. Everything else... was hard work!
[He pumps a fist proudly.]
The only way I could make it as a shinobi with my problem involving chakra was to work tirelessly at perfecting every physical aspect that I could! To be a splendid ninja using just the physical arts, taijutsu - that has been my ninja way!
[And so Rock Lee stops crouching like a gargoyle with a bowlcut and slides into the room. He'll just stand around awkwardly and watch Yuri do her business.
Coffee will be a new experience for Lee... Try to go easy on the caffeine.]
No, I only used chakra to run up the walls. Everything else... was hard work!
[He pumps a fist proudly.]
The only way I could make it as a shinobi with my problem involving chakra was to work tirelessly at perfecting every physical aspect that I could! To be a splendid ninja using just the physical arts, taijutsu - that has been my ninja way!
Problem? Oh. [Yuri winces slightly, suddenly feeling bad.] I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bring up anything... painful, or anything.
[But she continues as she moves around the kitchen.] But that just makes it even more impressive. You're strong, and... You're like the poster boy for the belief that working hard enough will get you anywhere. It's really admirable.
You're already a 'splendid ninja.' You should find another goal. [It's said easily, matter-of-factly. She pulls down some tea cups and stares at them a moment, considering as she sets them aside.]
Do you like coffee? I should have asked before I started making it...
[But she continues as she moves around the kitchen.] But that just makes it even more impressive. You're strong, and... You're like the poster boy for the belief that working hard enough will get you anywhere. It's really admirable.
You're already a 'splendid ninja.' You should find another goal. [It's said easily, matter-of-factly. She pulls down some tea cups and stares at them a moment, considering as she sets them aside.]
Do you like coffee? I should have asked before I started making it...
[Rock Lee beams in response, blushing a little at her praise.]
Th-thank you, Yuri-san! Your words are so kind... Please do not worry! It is not a problem for me! But a new goal? I am always seeking new goals... mostly they are to protect the people who are precious to me! [And he looks at her directly in the eyes as he says that.
Then, he looks more curious as she brings up the coffee.]
Coffee?! Ah... I have never had such a drink! But I would gladly try it, Yuri-san! I do not want your work to have gone to waste!
Th-thank you, Yuri-san! Your words are so kind... Please do not worry! It is not a problem for me! But a new goal? I am always seeking new goals... mostly they are to protect the people who are precious to me! [And he looks at her directly in the eyes as he says that.
Then, he looks more curious as she brings up the coffee.]
Coffee?! Ah... I have never had such a drink! But I would gladly try it, Yuri-san! I do not want your work to have gone to waste!
That's a good goal. [Is what Yuri says as she looks up, freezing when she catches his eye.] Huh...? [She shouldn't be embarrassed, she thinks, because there's nothing particularly embarrassing about what he said or anything. But... She feels her face turning red all the same and she fumbles with the cup in her hands, quickly looking down at it and breaking their held gaze. What the hell...]
I... I'll do my best. [She pushes the feelings away for now, because they're unnecessary and weird and she didn't ask for this okay.] I worked at Hisoka's cafe at home, and one here, but... I haven't actually made coffee to serve anyone else before. [She's just a waitress at the cafe in town, so that didn't count.]
I'll try not to make it too strong... Do you like sweet things? Coffee plain is usually pretty bitter, especially to first-time drinkers. You might want to put milk and sugar in it or something. [She's sort of half-babbling to distract herself. Who needs feelings, not her.]
I... I'll do my best. [She pushes the feelings away for now, because they're unnecessary and weird and she didn't ask for this okay.] I worked at Hisoka's cafe at home, and one here, but... I haven't actually made coffee to serve anyone else before. [She's just a waitress at the cafe in town, so that didn't count.]
I'll try not to make it too strong... Do you like sweet things? Coffee plain is usually pretty bitter, especially to first-time drinkers. You might want to put milk and sugar in it or something. [She's sort of half-babbling to distract herself. Who needs feelings, not her.]
Th-thank you. [He tried to keep up the gaze, but she seemed to turn red and Lee wondered if he said something wrong. At the same time, his own face was flushing somewhat, even as he was confused as to the reason.] Did I... say something wrong...?
[Then he offers her a reassuring smile and raises a thumbs up.]
I know that you will do your best, Yuri-san, and I know that I will be pleased with whatever you prepare! [He hums thoughtfully.] I see. Milk and sugar does sound wise, Yuri-san! Bittersweetness is the flavor of youth, so I would certainly prefer that over pure bitterness! I have made my choice!
[Then he offers her a reassuring smile and raises a thumbs up.]
I know that you will do your best, Yuri-san, and I know that I will be pleased with whatever you prepare! [He hums thoughtfully.] I see. Milk and sugar does sound wise, Yuri-san! Bittersweetness is the flavor of youth, so I would certainly prefer that over pure bitterness! I have made my choice!
No... I just, um... [She's not sure how to explain it when she doesn't quite get it herself.] I guess I just got... overwhelmed by your enthusiasm. [yeah that works.
Yuri finishes pouring the coffee and spares Lee an amused look as she mixes in the requested milk and sugar. When she finishes she stares at the coffee a moment before rummaging around her kitchen for a toothpick. It's not the same as making a design in the foam on a latte or whatever, but there's a cute little leaf design on the top of the coffee. Huzzah.
She brings the cup over to the table and gestures for him to come sit down.] "Sometimes life is merely a matter of coffee and whatever intimacy a cup of coffee affords." [Yuri pauses and continues softly.] That's what Hisoka always used to say. That the little warmth a cup of coffee can offer can make all the difference.
Yuri finishes pouring the coffee and spares Lee an amused look as she mixes in the requested milk and sugar. When she finishes she stares at the coffee a moment before rummaging around her kitchen for a toothpick. It's not the same as making a design in the foam on a latte or whatever, but there's a cute little leaf design on the top of the coffee. Huzzah.
She brings the cup over to the table and gestures for him to come sit down.] "Sometimes life is merely a matter of coffee and whatever intimacy a cup of coffee affords." [Yuri pauses and continues softly.] That's what Hisoka always used to say. That the little warmth a cup of coffee can offer can make all the difference.
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Then I apologize! I promise to do my best to restrain my enthusiasm in the future! [That might prove to be difficult.
But once the coffee is done, he eagerly zips over to the seating place and listens patiently as she recites that quote. He had heard of coffee, but he never suspected before that it was such a deep matter! Rock Lee tries to wipe at some tears in his eyes when she finishes speaking.]
That- that was very beautifully spoken, Yuri-san! I never knew the secrets behind coffee. [His expression melts more at the sight of the leaf design, and then he looks back at her with a determined look.]
I promise that I will not let this gift of warmth go away! I will treasure it, Yuri-san!!
[Then, he lifts up the mug and... starts chugging it down mercilessly.]
But once the coffee is done, he eagerly zips over to the seating place and listens patiently as she recites that quote. He had heard of coffee, but he never suspected before that it was such a deep matter! Rock Lee tries to wipe at some tears in his eyes when she finishes speaking.]
That- that was very beautifully spoken, Yuri-san! I never knew the secrets behind coffee. [His expression melts more at the sight of the leaf design, and then he looks back at her with a determined look.]
I promise that I will not let this gift of warmth go away! I will treasure it, Yuri-san!!
[Then, he lifts up the mug and... starts chugging it down mercilessly.]
It's not stupid, Yuri. [ She's so hard on herself, this one. He wants to tell her to cut it out, but when his own philosophy is "be kind to others and strict to yourself", there's not much he can do other than continue to shock her with his own brand of kindness. ]
We were working on a case, and when things got rough... he disobeyed orders, trying to be the hero, you know? He was brash, and trouble followed him wherever he went, but... he didn't deserve to suffer like that. Nobody does.
[ Even the one responsible for that eventually got a clean bullet to the head. Painless, compared to Sasayama. ]
We were working on a case, and when things got rough... he disobeyed orders, trying to be the hero, you know? He was brash, and trouble followed him wherever he went, but... he didn't deserve to suffer like that. Nobody does.
[ Even the one responsible for that eventually got a clean bullet to the head. Painless, compared to Sasayama. ]
Sorry. Er-- [Sorry for apologizing... which she was about to again apologize for. To avoid being trapped in a never-ending cycle of apologizing, Yuri snaps her mouth shut and just listens instead.
Her thoughts churn, trying to figure out what to say.] No, no one does. [She considers her next question carefully, because she has quite a few ranging from how to why, but eventually she settles with:] Did you get the guy who did it?
Her thoughts churn, trying to figure out what to say.] No, no one does. [She considers her next question carefully, because she has quite a few ranging from how to why, but eventually she settles with:] Did you get the guy who did it?
[ His own answer is carefully chosen, but it's also the truth in a way. ] ... Yes. [ Keep it simple. Just like he has no problems with Akane looking into his classified files, Yuri too can dig deeper with her powers if she's curious. He can't do anything about that.
Though, now that he thinks more about it... ]
It actually might have been easier if we had someone like you working for us.
Though, now that he thinks more about it... ]
It actually might have been easier if we had someone like you working for us.
[She starts in surprise and turns a baffled look on him] What?
[But a second later she connects the dots and makes a thoughtful noise.] Because I could see who killed him, right? I... never thought about using it for something like that before. [Well, she was still learning. There was a lot about her powers she hadn't thought of before.]
...I wish I could've been there to help out. [She has a feeling though, based on what she's inferred from his talking about his world, she might not have fared too well.
Lbr here, Yuri probably would've been labeled a latent criminal or something p. quickly.]
[But a second later she connects the dots and makes a thoughtful noise.] Because I could see who killed him, right? I... never thought about using it for something like that before. [Well, she was still learning. There was a lot about her powers she hadn't thought of before.]
...I wish I could've been there to help out. [She has a feeling though, based on what she's inferred from his talking about his world, she might not have fared too well.
Lbr here, Yuri probably would've been labeled a latent criminal or something p. quickly.]
[She looks a tad embarrassed. In the face of 'could be helping police officers finding killers,' the fortune telling they did seems pretty weak in comparison. She fidgets with her hands, tapping her fingertips together as she considers.
Alright, well, it wasn't all bad now that she thinks about it.] Hisoka-- She's someone I lived with. She couldn't do all that I did, seeing peoples' deaths and all, but she was helping me with my other abilities. She was teaching me how to do fortune telling and things like that, and...
Kagemi--shadow reading. Hisoka and I can both do it. It's... [How had Hisoka described it?] Being able to follow traces that can lead to missing people or things. If someone needs to find someone, they'd come to Hisoka. If we had something that belong to them, or even just a picture and the last place they were seen, we could follow a path to lead us to them. It works about the same for lost objects too-- That's the sort of cases Hisoka usually took on.
I was... just learning and starting to help out.
As for the mitori-- the ability to see peoples' last memories... I didn't know about that until recently. It's a power descended from the shrine maidens that used to live on the mountain where we lived. I... guess there must be one somewhere in my bloodline. I haven't really thought about what to do with it, though.
[Probably NOT carry on the traditions of those shrine maidens, thankyouverymuch.]
Alright, well, it wasn't all bad now that she thinks about it.] Hisoka-- She's someone I lived with. She couldn't do all that I did, seeing peoples' deaths and all, but she was helping me with my other abilities. She was teaching me how to do fortune telling and things like that, and...
Kagemi--shadow reading. Hisoka and I can both do it. It's... [How had Hisoka described it?] Being able to follow traces that can lead to missing people or things. If someone needs to find someone, they'd come to Hisoka. If we had something that belong to them, or even just a picture and the last place they were seen, we could follow a path to lead us to them. It works about the same for lost objects too-- That's the sort of cases Hisoka usually took on.
I was... just learning and starting to help out.
As for the mitori-- the ability to see peoples' last memories... I didn't know about that until recently. It's a power descended from the shrine maidens that used to live on the mountain where we lived. I... guess there must be one somewhere in my bloodline. I haven't really thought about what to do with it, though.
[Probably NOT carry on the traditions of those shrine maidens, thankyouverymuch.]
[ Doesn't know what to do with it, huh. Kogami decides to revisit that a bit later, there might be a way she could help him and Akane in the future. Right now he'd still like to learn more about where she comes from. ]
It sounds like a unique ability even where you're from. ... I saw a vision of corpses wearing shrine garbs when I tried to help you back there. [ He glances at her apologetically before focusing back on the road. Even though it was an accidental exchange of memories, he was still the one who triggered it and seen things he shouldn't have without permission. ]
It sounds like a unique ability even where you're from. ... I saw a vision of corpses wearing shrine garbs when I tried to help you back there. [ He glances at her apologetically before focusing back on the road. Even though it was an accidental exchange of memories, he was still the one who triggered it and seen things he shouldn't have without permission. ]
Oh. [Right. She almost forgot about that-- she knows exactly which memory it was too. Honestly, that wasn't the worst one he could've seen...which is certainly saying something.
She's not sure where to start with that though, so for a long moment she's quiet as she gathers her thoughts. When it looks like he just might not be getting an answer at all, she speaks up.] I live at the base of that mountain now, more or less. [Not directly at the base, but a town close enough.] It's abandoned now, a famous suicide spot. It was a famous suicide spot before it was abandoned too, though.
There used to be-- [No. She pauses, thinks, then starts again, trying to make the explanation as easy to follow as possible.] The religion around the mountain as tied heavily into water. All life comes from water, all life should be returned to water. The mountain was sacred, and it believed that dying on the mountain was one of the best ways to 'return' to the water. So... people would come to end their lives there; there was no stigma attached to suicide if they did it on the mountain.
That's where the shrine maidens came in. A person would pick a shrine maiden of their choosing and go up onto the mountain. The maiden's job was to stay with them, to watch them commit suicide and witness their last moments. They'd use mitori to take in their secrets, sins and emotions at their time of death, keeping them with the maiden forever. [Yuri pauses a moment and gives a barely audible sigh.] So they wouldn't be alone, I guess... [There's an odd tone, like she sort of admires that, or maybe it's almost wistful?
Either way, she moves on.] One day a man came to the mountain intending to kill himself, but... he got scared. He knew the woman would lean all his secrets by looking at him, and he panicked. He didn't want her to know the things he did--whatever those were. So he ran once she lifted her veil, and she chased after him because you're not supposed to be on the mountain alone. He killed her, and destroyed her eyes and dumped her body in the sacred river.
...Then he went and killed every shrine maiden he could find and did the same until he eventually killed himself. The shrine maidens that fled settled in surrounding villages and never returned, so the mountain was abandoned and a lot of the traditions and religion were lost.
She's not sure where to start with that though, so for a long moment she's quiet as she gathers her thoughts. When it looks like he just might not be getting an answer at all, she speaks up.] I live at the base of that mountain now, more or less. [Not directly at the base, but a town close enough.] It's abandoned now, a famous suicide spot. It was a famous suicide spot before it was abandoned too, though.
There used to be-- [No. She pauses, thinks, then starts again, trying to make the explanation as easy to follow as possible.] The religion around the mountain as tied heavily into water. All life comes from water, all life should be returned to water. The mountain was sacred, and it believed that dying on the mountain was one of the best ways to 'return' to the water. So... people would come to end their lives there; there was no stigma attached to suicide if they did it on the mountain.
That's where the shrine maidens came in. A person would pick a shrine maiden of their choosing and go up onto the mountain. The maiden's job was to stay with them, to watch them commit suicide and witness their last moments. They'd use mitori to take in their secrets, sins and emotions at their time of death, keeping them with the maiden forever. [Yuri pauses a moment and gives a barely audible sigh.] So they wouldn't be alone, I guess... [There's an odd tone, like she sort of admires that, or maybe it's almost wistful?
Either way, she moves on.] One day a man came to the mountain intending to kill himself, but... he got scared. He knew the woman would lean all his secrets by looking at him, and he panicked. He didn't want her to know the things he did--whatever those were. So he ran once she lifted her veil, and she chased after him because you're not supposed to be on the mountain alone. He killed her, and destroyed her eyes and dumped her body in the sacred river.
...Then he went and killed every shrine maiden he could find and did the same until he eventually killed himself. The shrine maidens that fled settled in surrounding villages and never returned, so the mountain was abandoned and a lot of the traditions and religion were lost.
[Right, manners. Yuri had shot Souji an aggravated look and bowed, giving a quiet: "Kozukata Yuri" before straightening and Souji had been quick to abandon Yuri to her fate.
With him out of the way, she stares at Sousei for a long moment before sighing deeply and glancing away.] I'm sorry for the inconvenience. I... can just go home, if you'd like. [This whole situation was Weird]
With him out of the way, she stares at Sousei for a long moment before sighing deeply and glancing away.] I'm sorry for the inconvenience. I... can just go home, if you'd like. [This whole situation was Weird]
[ That's a lot to take in. Kogami lets the young woman finish speaking, having chosen to listen intently rather than interrupting her with more questions. Those can come later. It's a shocking story, but at the same time, he's not entirely offended or surprised. He's seen all kinds of psychological breakdowns under stress.
Every world has their scumbags. ]
...Under the right circumstances, man will do just about anything to protect what they don't want to give up. Desperation leads to an irrational view of judgment. It makes you wonder if the secret he wanted to take to his grave was worse than what he's already remembered for now.
Every world has their scumbags. ]
...Under the right circumstances, man will do just about anything to protect what they don't want to give up. Desperation leads to an irrational view of judgment. It makes you wonder if the secret he wanted to take to his grave was worse than what he's already remembered for now.
[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....]
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?
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?
I think... [Yuri hesitates a moment, sparing a quick glance to Kogami out of the corner of her eye. He seems fairly laid back and willing to accept pretty much anything Yuri throws out without judging her, which Yuri can appreciate. Her thoughts often took dark turns and the morbid fascination she held death in tended to turn people away, but...
She releases a breath slowly and shrugs] I think humans-- people, anyone really, can convince themselves of anything. If he did all of that, surely he justified it to himself, that it was the 'right' decision. It's society that decides if he's right or not. He probably thought it worth it to keep that secret at the expense of his reputation after his death...
I think I'd like to think that, at least. It makes me feel a little better to think he truly believed it was worth it, like somehow that makes it'a little less senseless. [Yuri goes quiet again and shakes her head] I'm not sure if that makes sense.
She releases a breath slowly and shrugs] I think humans-- people, anyone really, can convince themselves of anything. If he did all of that, surely he justified it to himself, that it was the 'right' decision. It's society that decides if he's right or not. He probably thought it worth it to keep that secret at the expense of his reputation after his death...
I think I'd like to think that, at least. It makes me feel a little better to think he truly believed it was worth it, like somehow that makes it'a little less senseless. [Yuri goes quiet again and shakes her head] I'm not sure if that makes sense.
[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.]
Stay close.
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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