[This thread just went from 0 to 100 real fucking quick because boy that's something Atsushi has Strong Feelings about. And actually this might be the most serious Atsushi has been all weekend.]
There's nothing to be uncertain of. You're here, right now, so you exist.
[that's good - buzen thinks of things a little different. the lifespan of a human isn't very long, compared to a sword. but it still matters to have someone remember him, no matter how long, because it means that he's left proof of his existence somewhere
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[he pats himself on the chest!!]
This body.
As opposed to... [his hand falls to the sword that's at his waist, and sits on the hilt] This body.
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Then back up to Buzen.
Then back down to the sword.]
I...see...
[He does not see.]
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After you familiar with the idea of tsukumogami, Atsu-san?
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[ . . . . well,]
Or - more real than I am, technically.
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Going to try poking Buzen in the shoulder now. Just to make sure he's actually real and not a fukken ghost or some shit]
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he's just laughing, taking the poke]
I'm a spirit - but my origin is a bit... uncertain, I guess you could say. I'm not very sure if I exist.
But here and now, in this body, I do.
[awfully fucking calm for a guy who isn't sure if he exists]
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There's nothing to be uncertain of. You're here, right now, so you exist.
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I like that thought. But I don't know if I fully believe in it.
[because sometimes, he might not. he may not be real at all.]
Can I ask you a favor, Atsu-san?
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[That's probably not the favor Buzen was going to ask, but Atsushi feels like he needs to say that first.]
...but sure. What do you need?
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I'm not someone who gets the luxury to think that I exist purely because I have a body right now. It's a little more complicated than that.
But I do think that, as long as someone remembers you, then you exist.
So... Atsu-san from Yokohama, do you think you could remember Buzen Gou for me? Then I might be able to breathe a little easier.
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Of course. I'll remember it for as long as I live.
[Because Buzen is entrusting that to him, and he will guard it carefully.
But he's also pulling out his phone too.]
We can use this to help too!
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still, he just smiles and tilts his head]
Thank you, Atsu-san.
The phone? How do you mean?
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[He's going to turn so he's standing near Buzen and flips the camera to 'selfie' move. Time to take a picture of both of them, smile!]
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Click! It's a stylish picture of Buzen and Atsushi! Or, well, Buzen is stylish and Atsushi is just smiling and trying his best. It's fine.]
There! See? Now we have physical proof that we met each other.
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buzen will just be laughing at that]
Ah! That's true. You think we'll get to keep everything we were given? I'd like that.
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We should take some pictures on yours too.