[well that happened didn't it! buzen is investigating - somewhere. anywhere. like he can have any hope for answers, yet even as he does so there's something so distinctly tense in his shoulders. his gaze is sharp and so little of him holds that same near perpetual friendliness that he carries with him.
[but he wonders if that's possible. he's comfortable in war, more than anyone else here aside from the other swords, he thinks. but it's not what he wants.]
But first they had us feel the emotions of contempt, and then they inflicted injuries, and now Ryu-san is dead.
... that's what I've heard. That, along with what happened last Saturday... It seems like there could be something intent on tampering with our emotions so that we harm each other.
If you've tricked us, I'll break you. Some people here... I think have received little warmth and kindness in their life, and someone earnest like you who tries to support people is like a fresh breeze.
[ Or they make Marie's other side leap out, but you know, you can't always get a happy result. ]
[when she says that she'll break him, it prompts a little grin from him - ] Promise?
[if he ends up doing something that could hurt others - he'd be relieved to be broken. because at that point, he would no longer be buzen gou in the first place.]
... well, it's fulfilling for me. I'll be careful, so I can support everyone for as long as I can.
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week 1, friday
it eases only slightly when he sees roxana]
Ro-san - are you okay? Are you hurt?
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There is always a sharpness to Roxana, so she isn't too different than usual. ]
I'm fine. I'm not hurt. I only wish we didn't have to wake up to this news.
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[buzen: i hope i don't have to wish i did better here
buzen, now: well fuck]
... I'm relieved you're alright. Were you heading somewhere? I'll escort you.
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We'll have to grant our own wishes. I imagine I was doing what you were, only at a more sedate pace and perhaps with less luck.
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I wouldn't say that I'm having any luck, unfortunately.
If you're already going - do you want to go together?
[he'd feel better not leaving her alone at this point]
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We can be frustrated together.
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eventually the thought seems to connect: 'that's right - i can do more than hurt with these hands.'
he will slide his palm against hers, and take it]
... right.
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Let's go, hm? All that's happened has been one escalation after another.
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I don't want to see how much it can escalate from here.
It feels like we're already at war.
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[ She lets that thought roll around in her mind. ]
I'd rather try to to cut it off before it gets that far, but if most of us are forced to sleep...
[ It might be a kind of war. ]
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[but he wonders if that's possible. he's comfortable in war, more than anyone else here aside from the other swords, he thinks. but it's not what he wants.]
But first they had us feel the emotions of contempt, and then they inflicted injuries, and now Ryu-san is dead.
That's the escalation of it, isn't it?
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[ So if it does escalate past that, it would be war, but there are only so many of them. Would that be enough?
She knows enough of bloodshed and death, but this isn't what she wants either. ]
It seems as if they want to watch us fight each other and watch each other die, if what I heard yesterday is any indication.
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... that's what I've heard. That, along with what happened last Saturday... It seems like there could be something intent on tampering with our emotions so that we harm each other.
So - what? We can't trust anyone now?
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I wouldn't go that far. That would only break us, if we stopped trusting each other.
But I can't deny because of what happened that it could be anyone.
[ especially because ryunosuke was injured and a wimp. ]
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[his head is so empty he normally just calls a comrade a comrade and moves on with his life]
... It's all getting pretty complicated, Ro-san. I don't know how much I'm cut out for this kind of thing, even if the actual death part is familiar.
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[ Don't jump into doing anything stupid with an empty head. ]
We all have our strengths, and you don't have to go so far as to be someone you're not.
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[he's not smart you expect him to solve a murder???? he's just here for moral support]
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[ People need moral support. ]
People need someone like you.
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I've been told that a lot today, but I'm not sure what I've done to deserve it... It feels almost like I've tricked a number of you...
But if you think so, I'll do my best to deserve it.
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If you've tricked us, I'll break you. Some people here... I think have received little warmth and kindness in their life, and someone earnest like you who tries to support people is like a fresh breeze.
[ Or they make Marie's other side leap out, but you know, you can't always get a happy result. ]
But don't wear yourself thin either.
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[if he ends up doing something that could hurt others - he'd be relieved to be broken. because at that point, he would no longer be buzen gou in the first place.]
... well, it's fulfilling for me. I'll be careful, so I can support everyone for as long as I can.
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I promise.
[ She's not one to forgive easily. ]
Even swords wear down and become dull. I'd like you sharp for as long as possible.
[ It's almost silly to say when his lifespan far surpasses hers, but it doesn't make it less true. ]