voice. un: himemiya.

[rosewitch]

Since it does seem as though we have some time on our hands, I have a request. If it's too much trouble, I understand; don't feel obligated to listen.

I don't have a great deal of physical strength. I can be useful in the efforts against Zymandis, but so far I've only been a burden in physical conflicts. There's no way to learn to fight in the time we have, I know, but if I could learn even a small amount of self-defense, I would be less likely to get in the way. If there is anyone on the team with time to spare, I would do my best to learn quickly.

I can also provide services in return if that's helpful. I'm good at cleaning.

Your time and attention is much appreciated.

[(´ ꒳ ` ✿) come the fuq at her saionji go on step and say somethin]

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voice; un: LILITH

[cashlin]

Sounds like you need to learn how to use a weapon ASAP. You the old-fashioned type like some of this team is? Or are you not a caveman and okay with guns.

[rosewitch]

. . . I can't say that I really have a preference.

[her preferred weapon is passive-aggression but like. guns are fine? whatever who cares.]

voice: swan

[sheriffing]

I can help, no return services needed.

[ you'd think basic self defense would come with the program.]

[rosewitch]

Are you sure? I really don't mind, and I'd hate to take up your time without any kind of repayment, isn't that ungracious?

[sheriffing]

You offered repayment, I think that covers you being gracious.

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[hedonistic]

[Hey look, it's that guy from the Mothership. For once neither are of them are in a state of crisis, ain't that nice.]

Sure, you can spar with me.

[cashlin]

Guns it is.

[come to the rooty tooty point n' shooty side anshee]

You gotta get your own, but you can borrow one of mine for practice. As for paying me back-- let's just count it as a favor owed. How's that sound?

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[rosegroomed]

Do you really need to? Really?

[Saionji sounds exceptionally cross. The pouting is so intense as to be heard.]

You can just stay the way you are, I think. Maybe you'll die, even. Have you considered dying, Anthy?

[rosewitch]

I don't know where to get a gun.

[This isn't America, Lilith.]

What are the parameters of the favor? [don't play ok]

[rosewitch]

I suppose so.

[What if . . . she fussed some more? But this is a doubtful-enough sounding sentence that she feels comfortable dropping the pretense.]

If you ever need something in the future, please ask me. Assuming I figure out how to do this without tripping over myself, of course. [A self-deprecating murmur of laughter.]

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[rosewitch]

[Oh hey, barfy pal.]

I don't know how to spar, though. Do you think it will be constructive anyway?

[rosewitch]

Oh . . . you know. I hadn't, Kyouichi-kun.

[Damn this lie.]

Do you think I should take it into consideration?

[rosegroomed]

I think you should give it some--

[Oh.]

That's Saionji-senpai to you, Anthy.

[rosewitch]

Is it?

[(◡‿◡✿)]

[rosegroomed]

It is. Nobody calls me Kyouichi, especially not you.

[rosewitch]

But I just did.

[rosegroomed]

But you can't. You'd do well not to cross me--I don't want to hurt you, but I will if I must.

[rosewitch]

You always want to.

[rosegroomed]

And how do you presume that? You're not making a case for yourself.

[rosewitch]

We have met before, Kyouichi-kun.

[rosegroomed]

I'n a different man than when you knew me--I've seen far too many things to remain still unchanged. That being said, I am capable of hurting you. It's just something to bear in mind when you make the conscious choice of using my given name.

[rosewitch]

What kind of man do you claim to be now?

[she's just ignoring the rest of this shit]

[rosegroomed]

A grown one--an adult. You knew me as someone immature and fallible; I have wiped every trace of failure from my body. I have no desire to hurt you. I have no desire to duel.

[I have no desire to do anything, he doesn't say, because that sounds like failure, and failure is not allowed as an Adult. An Adult has purpose and drive.]

I'm a man of maturity.

[rosewitch]

A . . . man of maturity?

[Don't laugh. Don't laugh.]

That's quite the claim.

[rosegroomed]

I've grown. I've seen things that have made me grow, and I've done things that have made me mature. I suppose you're jealous. Most people are.

[rosewitch]

Oh, very jealous.

What is adulthood like? Do you enjoy it? Are you happy?

[rosegroomed]

It's fantastic, really. I've never been happier in my life--you find a kind of ultimate satisfaction when you become an adult, like everything's in place. I have a brighter future than you ever will.

[rosewitch]

[So do dead things, Anthy's pretty sure, but whatever.]

That's fantastic to hear, Kyouichi-kun. I'm so happy for you.

You are fallible, though. If you weren't, you wouldn't care whether I respected you or not. You wouldn't make the mistake of letting me know it bothers you when I call you Kyouichi-kun.

[rosegroomed]

It doesn't bother me. It's just not respectful. That kind of behavior won't get you very far in life, Anthy.

[rosewitch]

So you're just looking out for me?

[rosegroomed]

Consider it friendly advice. What if the next person you do that to isn't as nice and forgiving as I am, Anthy? Wouldn't that be unfortunate? You might die. Tragic.

[rosewitch]

You're sending me mixed messages, Kyouichi-kun. Do you want me to die or don't you?

[rosegroomed]

I never said I wanted you to die. I'm just presenting it as an option. Or an inevitability.

[rosewitch]

An inevitability . . . ?

[Are You Sure About That]