coastal | [ kara & lili are romance, somehow ]

Some things should simply be provided.

[this is heightist]

Hm... Purple Heart said that they placed us on these teams but he could look into seeing if swaps would be possible - since I mentioned that you probably aren't in the good graces of your current leader any longer.

He also said that you were given poison specifically because they knew you wouldn't use it.

I don't care about being in their good graces. If we really can't switch factions, they'll have to get over it. I was going to talk to them today, anyway.

[ ohhhhh, but that is so annoying to hear. if kara were a different kind of sword, he'd use that power out of sheer spite. ]

I can't be the only one with an ability like this, and others will use it. [ that logic is not the greatest, by any means. ] But what does that mean for you, then? With the illusions?

They said that they knew I wouldn't use it for anything harmful - they know plenty about me. They referred to my Water Tribe, and even the time I drank what could've been poison during a trial. [wasn't that fun, kara]

I've asked you, your comrades, Flayn, Wei Wuxian, and Natalie if your powers are considered offensive - and so far you're the only one to say yes.

[a beat]

... they just said that if you act violently again, there could be consequences. I told them that if we don't have any problems, that shouldn't be an issue.

[however if there are problems, she can promise absolutely nothing from kara]

So they had time to look into where we've been.

[ he nods. ]

Out of everyone I've spoken to, mine is still the only offensive power. But the village proved that they don't have to be offensive in nature to find a use in hurting someone else.

...What kind of consequences?

[ is he thinking they're sheltered babies for calling that violence? absolutely. ]

Who else did you ask?

[she just doesn't want to double up since they can cover a lot of ground between the two of them - and idk maybe others]

I don't know, and I'd rather not find out. But I trust you to not be aggressive unless they ask for it.

[oh that's fine]

You and the swords, all of the ones in the dragon cabin, and the one with the blue sword. I was also going to talk to... the one with the black hair, blue eyes. Tsuru's height.

[ do you ever stop and realize how hard it is to physically describe dick grayson without waxing poetic about his ass? anyway ]

They must not get out much if they thought that was violent.

[hold on]

Who's the one with the blue sword? [she tilts her head, gently confused] I'm going to speak with - Akira? Dark hair, cocky smile, trusting of the directors. I might ask Majima as well, he was rather forthcoming.

[kara please learn people's names she's going to get tripped at this point

but she will point out:]

Most civilians don't accept being handled like that. I wouldn't stand for it if someone laid a hand on me.

Wears the haori that's half-patterned, half solid. I might ask the blond with the strange spear, too.

[ if they don't introduce themselves he doesn't know them. ]

If they really know so much about our backgrounds, they'll know why I was angry.

Oh - that's Giyuu. [a beat] He's odd. [thanks lili]

Blond... Ash...? [???]

Mm... I know that. And it's why I think it's understandable - but not everyone would.

[ he just shrugs. he doesn't know names, lili. ]

The spear changed... It looked uncomfortable.

...I don't treat anyone badly who doesn't deserve it.

[ though tsuru might beg to differ ]

[you are destroying her, kara]

... I'll see who you're talking about. It's more efficient if we just don't ask the same people.

[also they'll be even more obvious than they already are, lmao]

But I know that you don't. [it's why she likes him so much - his sense of justice lines up with hers more often than not] ... we just won't know if they deserve it until something happens, or we go home. Either.

That's still only about half of the people here. There's plenty of room for another power like mine.

[ he makes a small, frustrated sound. ]

I got my sword back. That's all I wanted from them. I don't need to be threatened into doing what they want.

Even if there is... half isn't a bad start. Unless the other half is entirely offensive. [which. wow that'd suck.] Even though I'm aware you hate it... I am relieved that it's with you instead of someone else.

[she trusts him so much,]

Mm. I hate that we're just expected to join in their games to pass time - but now I have something I need from them. Apparently all weapons are harder to procure.

There's still that possibility. We'll have to keep looking, and trusting that no one has a reason to lie.

[ the way he says that, it seems he's got doubts. he just nods, though. ]

I'll do the games then. At least they'll give us something marginally useful. [ ... ] What sort of weapon are you trying to get?

... well, there's a chance there might be corruption manifesting or something of that sort. We can try to keep an eye out. Magnus is the only person who doesn't have someone else from his setting to say whether or not he's trustworthy.

[and he sure has been telling lies not that lili fucking knows that,

anyway, she's very honest:]

Two practice swords - I don't want to just learn knife maneuvers forever. I need to beat you up like I promised.

I'm expecting something like that. [ ... ] Which one is Magnus?

We'll see if you can. [ why is he so pleased with her trying so hard to kick his ass ] ...Someone else asked if I give lessons.

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Almost as tall as Tonbokiri. [that's actually a pretty decent indicator

actually that reminds her - ]

I told Flayn you could cook, too.

[lili,,]

Oh, that one. I don't know if he's trustworthy, either.

[ he's thinking on that when what she said about flayn sinks in. ]

...Why?

... he's okay. I don't know if I'd go so far as to say that I trust him, I think he says thinks that are really stupid sometimes. [she's pretty sure she can't believe some things but,] ... but he's been forthcoming with me, and believes in protecting innocent people apparently. So he just needs to prove it.

[and then she'll put more stock into what he says]

She said that she wants to only prepare her own meals moving forward... but says that she's not very good at cooking. I think something happened that's made her nervous, but I'd rather she not be eating slop.

The same goes for most people here.

[ ...hm. ]

You want me to teach her?

[she nods - everyone still has to prove themselves, but lili isn't nearly as bristly and impossible as she comes off. it's easy for her to like people who seem Good Enough.]

If she asks you...

[but like. yeah,]

... she's - not bad. [tsuntsun]

...She did try to help find my sword on the bus.

[ . . . lmao she smiles a little bit]

She's sweet, right?

[a good girl]

[ do not try to make him say that, he won't ]

I'll teach her, if she wants.

[that is genuinely good enough for lili and she's going to actually move as if she's going to kiss his cheek - but pause

and then thoughtfully go to grab thin fabric gloves from the fanny pack that she is wearing like a satchel, slip them on, press two fingers to her lips and then reach up to press them to his cheek]

... that was a long process to accomplish something that wasn't even the real thing...

[they aren't physical affection enough to actually have much issues with this week, but she can admit that was a hurdle]

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