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I don't understand! But there's no reason I need to, if you don't want to talk about it. I guess I was just sort of curious since it sounds like it's not like most people's situation!
( That's a very good question Lili because wouldn't most people be turned off? )
Ya've got a lotta spirit. Ya're not afraid to pick a fight and ya don't back down when ya think you're right... Ya remind me of a lotta the women I used to know.
( Aka, the kind that can step on a man. )
... Heh heh, they used to give everyone a hard time.
Ya've got a lotta spirit. Ya're not afraid to pick a fight and ya don't back down when ya think you're right... Ya remind me of a lotta the women I used to know.
( Aka, the kind that can step on a man. )
... Heh heh, they used to give everyone a hard time.
[Yeah basically.]
Do not mistake me for a child who needs to be entertained.
[Okay. Only children need entertainment and things like this, and he's definitely not a child.]
I have more important things to do with my time than that. [Than trying to find something he'd enjoy.... ok leon]
Do not mistake me for a child who needs to be entertained.
[Okay. Only children need entertainment and things like this, and he's definitely not a child.]
I have more important things to do with my time than that. [Than trying to find something he'd enjoy.... ok leon]
I think that's fair. [And it is. He gives her another curious look before he nods, gesturing for her to follow him.] C'mon. Let's keep moving and see if we can find other people.
[They can always plan to save the world later.]
[They can always plan to save the world later.]
Hmm, it's simple in some ways and complicated in others! But I do treasure it.
I think we all have a lot more in common now that we're here though.
I think we all have a lot more in common now that we're here though.
.... Very well then.
[Lili moves, though she tries to take up an even pace with Hiro's - she's never felt comfortable strictly following after people she doesn't know well.
But it's time to face the darkness.
And Lili very much hopes that they find Tadashi in it.]
[Lili moves, though she tries to take up an even pace with Hiro's - she's never felt comfortable strictly following after people she doesn't know well.
But it's time to face the darkness.
And Lili very much hopes that they find Tadashi in it.]
[ . . . . . ]
Is that supposed to be a compliment?
[Honestly. It's a sincere question because she doesn't get it - those are all things that she... is. Yes. There's no denying that she's headstrong and argumentative. But-]
Those aren't exactly prized traits, you know.
[ . . . even though it's nice to hear for once that they don't make her an awful person.]
Is that supposed to be a compliment?
[Honestly. It's a sincere question because she doesn't get it - those are all things that she... is. Yes. There's no denying that she's headstrong and argumentative. But-]
Those aren't exactly prized traits, you know.
[ . . . even though it's nice to hear for once that they don't make her an awful person.]
'Course they are.
( He says it simply, like its the most obvious thing in the world. )
What's wrong with girls want the best for the weak? Or ladies that know who they want in life and aren't afraid to protect those people? There're a lotta foolhardy guys in the world, ya know, and if it weren't for people like ya, alotta things would be different.
( Man, he really doesn't talk about the women in his life very much. The Sakamoto girls and Oryo. He's getting a little nostalgic now. )
( He says it simply, like its the most obvious thing in the world. )
What's wrong with girls want the best for the weak? Or ladies that know who they want in life and aren't afraid to protect those people? There're a lotta foolhardy guys in the world, ya know, and if it weren't for people like ya, alotta things would be different.
( Man, he really doesn't talk about the women in his life very much. The Sakamoto girls and Oryo. He's getting a little nostalgic now. )
[The only beef that Lili has with that is something that she's making clear easily:]
I have no intention of living my life pushing some "foolhardy guy" around - there's far too much else for me to consider than to be chained to such a thing.
[ . . . But the rest of what he says is nice. Lili's just always been fiercely independent and her relationship with her father has never been the best. It's always been about taking things into her own hands and enacting change that way. Still, she has to admit that his words warm her heart.]
... It would be nice if everyone were to think that way. My life would be easier.
[She's too used to being disliked, to being told that she's irrational, and being punished for the same traits that he's praising.]
I have no intention of living my life pushing some "foolhardy guy" around - there's far too much else for me to consider than to be chained to such a thing.
[ . . . But the rest of what he says is nice. Lili's just always been fiercely independent and her relationship with her father has never been the best. It's always been about taking things into her own hands and enacting change that way. Still, she has to admit that his words warm her heart.]
... It would be nice if everyone were to think that way. My life would be easier.
[She's too used to being disliked, to being told that she's irrational, and being punished for the same traits that he's praising.]
Hahaha! ( That gets him to laugh, Lili? ) I wouldn't wish a guy like Ryouma on no woman.
( Japan is good enough for Sakamoto but really, Sakamoto was a dumbo around woman and isnt good enough for any woman patient enough to deal with his mess.
But oh?? Lili??? Turning over and giving her his full attention. He's just a simple sword spirit but he was being honest when he said those things-- he really admires women like Lili? And it shows because he's admiring her right now. )
You'll show 'em. Ya can't help it if the rest of the world's too slow to catch on but everyone'll see some day.
( Japan is good enough for Sakamoto but really, Sakamoto was a dumbo around woman and isnt good enough for any woman patient enough to deal with his mess.
But oh?? Lili??? Turning over and giving her his full attention. He's just a simple sword spirit but he was being honest when he said those things-- he really admires women like Lili? And it shows because he's admiring her right now. )
You'll show 'em. Ya can't help it if the rest of the world's too slow to catch on but everyone'll see some day.
[Men are dumb.
Swords are dumb.
Especially swords who make her feel a Thing.
When he says that to her, she looks surprised - because no one's said that to her before. Not really. There are people here who support her, who believe in her strength and her belief, but she doesn't even talk about herself much to get this far. To be told that she's ahead of the game for once, instead of just constantly fumbling and trying to catch up....
Her heart skips a beat and she has to look away.]
You're....
[Really kind.]
... You know, I didn't like you very much when we first met. Even though you have good intentions, you're too loud about them. You're reckless and never ask for permission - I feel like sometimes you cause trouble just because you want to.
[ . . . ]
But what you say is... really nice. And I - It... helps.
[A step forward in truly thinking that maybe... she's okay as she is. That she's not inherently wrong or broken somehow.]
Thank you... Mutsu.
[That's. His nickname, right?
It might be the first time she's used it.]
Swords are dumb.
Especially swords who make her feel a Thing.
When he says that to her, she looks surprised - because no one's said that to her before. Not really. There are people here who support her, who believe in her strength and her belief, but she doesn't even talk about herself much to get this far. To be told that she's ahead of the game for once, instead of just constantly fumbling and trying to catch up....
Her heart skips a beat and she has to look away.]
You're....
[Really kind.]
... You know, I didn't like you very much when we first met. Even though you have good intentions, you're too loud about them. You're reckless and never ask for permission - I feel like sometimes you cause trouble just because you want to.
[ . . . ]
But what you say is... really nice. And I - It... helps.
[A step forward in truly thinking that maybe... she's okay as she is. That she's not inherently wrong or broken somehow.]
Thank you... Mutsu.
[That's. His nickname, right?
It might be the first time she's used it.]
I know. I'm an idol, remember? I know people will only want things because of status. [And weirdly she has this same conversation days later in the future with Leon. Like almost verbatim. Ah well.] But that doesn't mean I can't listen to them and be open to what they have to say.
[She stifles a giggle then.] And because I do trust you, I want to say that you actually are kind of mean sometimes. But it's not really a bad thing. [Shrug. You do you, Lili. It's not like Rise's going anywhere.]
This should be good. Ready to head back and check on the rest of the crew?
[She stifles a giggle then.] And because I do trust you, I want to say that you actually are kind of mean sometimes. But it's not really a bad thing. [Shrug. You do you, Lili. It's not like Rise's going anywhere.]
This should be good. Ready to head back and check on the rest of the crew?
( Oh.
Well, it's okay if she didn't like him at first! Because he can hear the "but" coming. And it's okay if she thinks he's loud and reckless! Because he knows he is. And it's okay if she's made that he doesn't ask for permission ever because he's a rebel that doesn't follow normal rules. And he'll argue just because he's trouble doesn't mean he's a troublemaker because he can't help it if trouble goes looking for him.
And there it is! The "but" and he grins. Something about him seems to perk up-- the curls in his hair? That fake ail of his? Something. He's quite pleased with his praise from Lili. )
No problem! ( No problem at all! Heh heh heh, he got a compliment. ) Any time!
( And then BOOM how about that first firework? )
Well, it's okay if she didn't like him at first! Because he can hear the "but" coming. And it's okay if she thinks he's loud and reckless! Because he knows he is. And it's okay if she's made that he doesn't ask for permission ever because he's a rebel that doesn't follow normal rules. And he'll argue just because he's trouble doesn't mean he's a troublemaker because he can't help it if trouble goes looking for him.
And there it is! The "but" and he grins. Something about him seems to perk up-- the curls in his hair? That fake ail of his? Something. He's quite pleased with his praise from Lili. )
No problem! ( No problem at all! Heh heh heh, he got a compliment. ) Any time!
( And then BOOM how about that first firework? )
Hmm, I don't know about latching onto them... but it's more interesting to connect that not to, right?
It's not unnecessary!
[An irritated huff and it's because she's already aggravated that her tongue gets a little bit looser, particularly as she shakes her head-]
It's important to me that you enjoy yourself, but I don't see how leaving you alone will accomplish that at all...! Even if you say that this festival isn't something you'd enjoy, I think it's important to have more pleasant experiences overall - not that you're making it easier!
[AGGRESSIVELY
tsun??deres????]
[An irritated huff and it's because she's already aggravated that her tongue gets a little bit looser, particularly as she shakes her head-]
It's important to me that you enjoy yourself, but I don't see how leaving you alone will accomplish that at all...! Even if you say that this festival isn't something you'd enjoy, I think it's important to have more pleasant experiences overall - not that you're making it easier!
[AGGRESSIVELY
tsun??deres????]
[ . . . . . . There's a long silence because she doesn't know what to say to that.
She's kind of mean - but it's not a bad thing? There's a furrowing of her brow because she doesn't understand. Meanness isn't a prized quality in her world, in her very pretty, shallow, superfluous world. Rather, she should be sweet and demure, mature and sensible.
How could it be anything but a bad thing?
Her expression looks more lost than anything else.]
You don't make any sense.
[But regardless she's taking the suggestion and walking back.]
She's kind of mean - but it's not a bad thing? There's a furrowing of her brow because she doesn't understand. Meanness isn't a prized quality in her world, in her very pretty, shallow, superfluous world. Rather, she should be sweet and demure, mature and sensible.
How could it be anything but a bad thing?
Her expression looks more lost than anything else.]
You don't make any sense.
[But regardless she's taking the suggestion and walking back.]
["No problem! Any time!" he says, as if his words didn't have an impact on her and that's even more embarrassing.
Could it be that this really is just common sense to him? Even though it makes no sense to her? It makes no sense to her because she's never followed the expectations of a lady in her lands. Even though her father would praise her beauty, that would be all. Nothing can be said of intelligence, determination, or kindness - but rather the appearance of maturity, calm, and demureness.
Which Lili so very rarely dabbles in. So she's about to open her mouth so that she can say something to that extent - ]
You really don't know how much you - [affect people, do you?]
Could it be that this really is just common sense to him? Even though it makes no sense to her? It makes no sense to her because she's never followed the expectations of a lady in her lands. Even though her father would praise her beauty, that would be all. Nothing can be said of intelligence, determination, or kindness - but rather the appearance of maturity, calm, and demureness.
Which Lili so very rarely dabbles in. So she's about to open her mouth so that she can say something to that extent - ]
You really don't know how much you - [affect people, do you?]
[But instead there is a firework.
A firework in all its beautiful color, the bright lights illuminating the sky before cascading down in their sparkles and flares.
And here's Lili, immediately whipping her head so fast that her hair might hit Mutsu in the face.
A BANSHEE SCREECH.]
Those weren't authorized!
A firework in all its beautiful color, the bright lights illuminating the sky before cascading down in their sparkles and flares.
And here's Lili, immediately whipping her head so fast that her hair might hit Mutsu in the face.
A BANSHEE SCREECH.]
Those weren't authorized!
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