[ . . . such simple instruction. Lili takes a moment to be surprised, to marvel quietly:] You sound like Kashuu.
[Which... in a rare moment, she doesn't mean it as a bad thing. Kashuu's her primary instructor an so when she takes the metal bar, she doesn't feel as though it's something too heavy for her. No, she's fought with things far more crude and still managed to hold her own at least fairly.... so this is acceptable to her.
[Is that a compliment or not... she doesn't sound particularly tsun-ish when she says it, so he chooses to take it as a good thing.]
Kashuu-kun is a good teacher. One of our best. [Granted, Namazuo wholeheartedly believes all his companions are amazing at what they do. But Kashuu is talented and versatile enough to be useful to most of the students who come through their doors. That kind of adaptability is rarer than some might think.] Perhaps we'll see him outside, and he'll be able to find something better for you.
[He's a poor substitute, he knows. A stranger will never be as comforting as a friend in a place like this. But he'll try his best for her anyway--because she's Kashuu's friend, and she's alone, and because that's just what he does.]
Her heart says yes, because he's one of the first people that she met in this colony and there's this intrinsic, unspoken knowledge that safety is where he is. That he won't ever let anything happen to Lili, whether she agrees to his protection or not. Automatically, she thinks that she wants to see him just to know that he's safe.
What comes out of her mouth is:]
No, it's better if I don't bother him more.
[A fact.
Still though, it's accompanied by a small sigh, perhaps a subconscious admittance that she doesn't... really mean that.
[Lili, please, who are you trying to fool... Namazuo smiles, but he doesn't push. What she'd seen in this room of mirrors was too painful--now is hardly the time.]
He likes to be bothered.
[But that's all he'll say as he gets to his feet, leading the way towards the door.]
We'll look for somewhere better to take shelter, okay? Let's check any buildings that are in decent condition. They might have food or water.
[No... don't make her confront her Kashuu feelings, nebulous and weird as fuck as they are.
Her face pinches up for just a moment at the comment - it's not like she disagrees. Kashuu is the type of person to seek attention from anyone, right? But somewhere dangerous like this, Lili would rather not be the object of his fussing. Not when she'd rather he take care of himself.
So instead she'll leave that be and follow Namazuo.]
Understood.
[ . . . ]
I'm in your debt. I'll repay you once we leave this place.
It's a good thing they have more pressing matters to deal with right now, or else Namazuo might've actually started thinking that. But it's only a matter of time before he starts following them around with a bucket of sakura petals, let's be real.
His first instinct is to brush it off, to say that it's fine and she doesn't owe him anything. But he knows what kind of reaction that would get, so he bites his tongue, considering how best to respond.]
I like dango. [He says eventually, as they step outside. He stops, looking and listening for any sign of monsters, but it seems like the coast is clear right now.] I'd like it if you came for tea one day.
[Okay but would they mind being followed with a bucket of sakura petals or would it just suit their #aesthetic.
Regardless, she blinks at the admission - it's almost the first time that someone's agreed to let her repay them for their kindness and it's not... bad. Dango, is it? Ah, food sounds so appetizing right now.... She finds herself reminiscing after crepes and parfaits and other foods shared with people-
[Under normal circumstances, he definitely would've protested too--it already feels wrong to phrase this in this manner. But tea and company are things he genuinely enjoys, and this would be a much better "repayment" than something serious and deadly.]
I'll be waiting, then. [Y'know, once he's back from being dead.] Ah, in that case, have you met our master already?
But Lili shakes her head at that, ducking her head a little bit.]
Not yet.... I try not to be too intrusive when I come by. Kashuu was the only one to extend the invitation to me, though I do still need to pay my respects to Haru.
[she just couldn't pick out what sort of gift to give him]
It's tempting to say something along the lines of "mi casa es tu casa", about how any friend of Kashuu's is a friend of everyone's, about how they're a family. But that's edging too close to things Namazuo doesn't want to think about out here. Not at a time like this. So instead, he just smiles.]
Well, now you have an invitation from me, as well. And I'm sure master will be delighted to meet you.
[ . . . . and here's where Lili starts to regain a bit of normalcy because there's no denying those are really flattering words?! (Or they're just average-level nice and that comes off as really flattering to Lili.)
A little huff.]
D-Delighted? You just met me.... You can't say that for sure!
[OH NO the tsun is coming out in full force... how adorable.]
Eh? Does it take that long to decide something like that? [He laughs, shaking his head.] Master is that kind of person, anyway! He'll be happy to know we're making good friends like you.
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[ . . . such simple instruction. Lili takes a moment to be surprised, to marvel quietly:] You sound like Kashuu.
[Which... in a rare moment, she doesn't mean it as a bad thing. Kashuu's her primary instructor an so when she takes the metal bar, she doesn't feel as though it's something too heavy for her. No, she's fought with things far more crude and still managed to hold her own at least fairly.... so this is acceptable to her.
A small nod.]
This is fine.
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Kashuu-kun is a good teacher. One of our best. [Granted, Namazuo wholeheartedly believes all his companions are amazing at what they do. But Kashuu is talented and versatile enough to be useful to most of the students who come through their doors. That kind of adaptability is rarer than some might think.] Perhaps we'll see him outside, and he'll be able to find something better for you.
[He's a poor substitute, he knows. A stranger will never be as comforting as a friend in a place like this. But he'll try his best for her anyway--because she's Kashuu's friend, and she's alone, and because that's just what he does.]
We can leave now, if you're ready.
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Her heart says yes, because he's one of the first people that she met in this colony and there's this intrinsic, unspoken knowledge that safety is where he is. That he won't ever let anything happen to Lili, whether she agrees to his protection or not. Automatically, she thinks that she wants to see him just to know that he's safe.
What comes out of her mouth is:]
No, it's better if I don't bother him more.
[A fact.
Still though, it's accompanied by a small sigh, perhaps a subconscious admittance that she doesn't... really mean that.
But regardless, she tries to press on-]
Yes, we should go.
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He likes to be bothered.
[But that's all he'll say as he gets to his feet, leading the way towards the door.]
We'll look for somewhere better to take shelter, okay? Let's check any buildings that are in decent condition. They might have food or water.
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Her face pinches up for just a moment at the comment - it's not like she disagrees. Kashuu is the type of person to seek attention from anyone, right? But somewhere dangerous like this, Lili would rather not be the object of his fussing. Not when she'd rather he take care of himself.
So instead she'll leave that be and follow Namazuo.]
Understood.
[ . . . ]
I'm in your debt. I'll repay you once we leave this place.
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It's a good thing they have more pressing matters to deal with right now, or else Namazuo might've actually started thinking that. But it's only a matter of time before he starts following them around with a bucket of sakura petals, let's be real.
His first instinct is to brush it off, to say that it's fine and she doesn't owe him anything. But he knows what kind of reaction that would get, so he bites his tongue, considering how best to respond.]
I like dango. [He says eventually, as they step outside. He stops, looking and listening for any sign of monsters, but it seems like the coast is clear right now.] I'd like it if you came for tea one day.
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Regardless, she blinks at the admission - it's almost the first time that someone's agreed to let her repay them for their kindness and it's not... bad. Dango, is it? Ah, food sounds so appetizing right now.... She finds herself reminiscing after crepes and parfaits and other foods shared with people-
As for the invitation for tea....]
.... I already visit on occasion but....
Next time, I will ask for you for tea.
[if that's ok....]
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I'll be waiting, then. [Y'know, once he's back from being dead.] Ah, in that case, have you met our master already?
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But Lili shakes her head at that, ducking her head a little bit.]
Not yet.... I try not to be too intrusive when I come by. Kashuu was the only one to extend the invitation to me, though I do still need to pay my respects to Haru.
[she just couldn't pick out what sort of gift to give him]
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It's tempting to say something along the lines of "mi casa es tu casa", about how any friend of Kashuu's is a friend of everyone's, about how they're a family. But that's edging too close to things Namazuo doesn't want to think about out here. Not at a time like this. So instead, he just smiles.]
Well, now you have an invitation from me, as well. And I'm sure master will be delighted to meet you.
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A little huff.]
D-Delighted? You just met me.... You can't say that for sure!
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Eh? Does it take that long to decide something like that? [He laughs, shaking his head.] Master is that kind of person, anyway! He'll be happy to know we're making good friends like you.
[How's that for flattery eh lili]