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fullbodied) wrote2019-04-16 02:02 pm
fullbodied) wrote2019-04-16 02:02 pm
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Koide, you only ever told me that your parents were eccentric and furniture makers.
[said lightly. but she's listening.]
[said lightly. but she's listening.]
They were.
[ Sighing, he closes his eyes a moment. ]
The first time when I was on the verge of death... it was hazy, muddled, and I only had fleeting moments of clarity. I was vaguely aware of what was going on around me, but I was powerless to stop it.
This death wasn't like that. What's dead should be gone, but I can't really say that can I?
[ Sighing, he closes his eyes a moment. ]
The first time when I was on the verge of death... it was hazy, muddled, and I only had fleeting moments of clarity. I was vaguely aware of what was going on around me, but I was powerless to stop it.
This death wasn't like that. What's dead should be gone, but I can't really say that can I?
So... This isn't like a real death?
[she'd apologize for being dumb, but there's... hope. somehow.]
[she'd apologize for being dumb, but there's... hope. somehow.]
Death is death. And I've always been different, I guess. [ He supplies unhelpfully and maybe depressingly, but then he continues. ]
There were always all these crazy obaasan in Sotoba talking about one superstition or another. Maybe it's catching up to me after all this time. They would even say things like: if you pray hard enough during obon your thoughts would reach those who passed on.
Bakamoichigei, mn?
There were always all these crazy obaasan in Sotoba talking about one superstition or another. Maybe it's catching up to me after all this time. They would even say things like: if you pray hard enough during obon your thoughts would reach those who passed on.
Bakamoichigei, mn?
... I see. I think I understand what you're getting at.
Somehow. But I'm surprised that you're willing to share that with me.
[she leans against a wall, looking back at him.]
Somehow. But I'm surprised that you're willing to share that with me.
[she leans against a wall, looking back at him.]
... You know, Shadow's been here this whole time, but I've never asked him what his priorities are. I get the sense it's 'look after your witch.' But that's about it.
... Uh-huh.
Okay. Can you share anything else that you might know...? After all of that?
Okay. Can you share anything else that you might know...? After all of that?
She thinks a lot of things.
And they're not all correct.
[she frowns a little bit, and then flips her hair over her shoulder.]
And I'm not the kind to just... take stuff lying down. Not that. Even if it's hopeless, I'm going to try anyway.
And they're not all correct.
[she frowns a little bit, and then flips her hair over her shoulder.]
And I'm not the kind to just... take stuff lying down. Not that. Even if it's hopeless, I'm going to try anyway.
You did.
And I'm very grateful for that.
[but also, she's not leaving.]
But if it's like everything else, it's a riddle.
And I'm very grateful for that.
[but also, she's not leaving.]
But if it's like everything else, it's a riddle.
... Then, maybe that's the biggest difference between us, Koide-kun.
[she has to spell it out.]
Though, stealing someone's heart isn't really "convincing" them. It's taking away the twisted desires that led them down this path in the first place.
And then letting them do the rest.
[she has to spell it out.]
Though, stealing someone's heart isn't really "convincing" them. It's taking away the twisted desires that led them down this path in the first place.
And then letting them do the rest.
I think there's more than that.
[ Said lightly and with a hint of amusement, but he's happy to move on. ]
I meant in general, but as far as the witches go...whatever needs to be done, I guess. Sounds convenient, though. Not as straightforward as what I can do, but I doubt it would work here anyway.
[ Said lightly and with a hint of amusement, but he's happy to move on. ]
I meant in general, but as far as the witches go...whatever needs to be done, I guess. Sounds convenient, though. Not as straightforward as what I can do, but I doubt it would work here anyway.
[ There are random things in the world, and then there's Natsuno showing up at Ann's door dressed in a formal kimono in this color and pattern. ]
Takamaki, can I get your opinion on something?
Takamaki, can I get your opinion on something?
[she's looking at something at something on her phone, but when he calls her name, she looks up
and blinks.]
Hey... What's the occasion?
and blinks.]
Hey... What's the occasion?
[ Shutting the door behind him. ]
This? [ Pointing at his current get up. ] It's what Watanuki requires of his pieces. But that's the reason I'm here too. I don't usually wear things this traditional, and the examples the goats gave me... [ Holding up a fashion magazine with goat models on the cover. ]
This? [ Pointing at his current get up. ] It's what Watanuki requires of his pieces. But that's the reason I'm here too. I don't usually wear things this traditional, and the examples the goats gave me... [ Holding up a fashion magazine with goat models on the cover. ]
Oh.
I can maaaaaaybe help with that, depending on the question. Keep in mind, I'm almost considered a gaijin back home.
[and so she sets aside her phone.]
So, what's the question? Besides... ignoring the goats.
I can maaaaaaybe help with that, depending on the question. Keep in mind, I'm almost considered a gaijin back home.
[and so she sets aside her phone.]
So, what's the question? Besides... ignoring the goats.
Your style is still better than anyone else's here. [ He did mean what he said back at the impromptu fashion show. As for the question, he tosses her the magazine. ]
If there's anything even in here worth considering.
[ > Look into the depths of goat fashion? ]
If there's anything even in here worth considering.
[ > Look into the depths of goat fashion? ]
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