pc catchall for higekiri (banzais)

[uncurtained]

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[banzais]

[there's a soft laugh at that - not unkind, but just gently amused. it's easy how higekiri will open his arms to her after that, tilting his head]

I wouldn't offer out of obligation.

If I may...?

[uncurtained]

[She steps forwards, then, wrapping her arms around him in turn. Softly:]

...Thanks, Higekiri.

[banzais]

[and he'll wrap his arms around her too, hugging her close. he gives excellent hugs, warm and cozy - though he'll let go as soon as she tries to pull away

just not a moment sooner]

Mm, of course. I am sorry I cannot do more for you.

[uncurtained]

[She lingers for a few moments, her face against his shoulder, before she lets go.]

Seriously, you don't have to be sorry. I mean, it's like... I'm really not used to people being - as kind as you are.

[banzais]

[when she lets go, he'll let her - but not without catching her hand and squeezing it gently in his]

Am I kind...? That's good to know.

But I don't think you've done anything to deserve people being cruel to you.

[uncurtained]

Oh, no, I didn't really mean other people have been harsh or anything, just...

[She thinks of how to phrase this.]

I think a lot of people have trouble being as... open as you are about it. It's kind of refreshing.

[banzais]

... well, humans can be scared of showing too much of themselves. Or nervous...

But I think if one's intentions are good, then they might as well be expressed.

[he

doesn't really care to hide how he feels about things

but this is the longer explanation for that]

[uncurtained]

I think most people get stuck on the... vulnerability thing. It's not as easy for everyone, but - I think it's cool that it is for you. That's all.

[banzais]

[there's just a little laugh at that]

Well... I'm not really 'people'. Sometimes I think it works to my advantage.

[uncurtained]

[She tilts her head.]

I mean - I think you are, even if you aren't human.

[banzais]

Oh...?

[he blinks at that]

What makes you say that?

[uncurtained]

I mean... You feel things, and you care about people. Besides, saying you aren't a person just seems... kind of mean, you know?

[banzais]

Mm... I don't know if it would be very mean, considering that it is true?

But I suppose you're right... This form is different from my old one. It comes with a heart.

[uncurtained]

I don't know if it's true. I mean... There's a difference between being a person and being human, sometimes. I think you can be the first even if you aren't the second.

[But as he starts to talk about hearts—]

You've got a good one.

[banzais]

[there's just a soft smile at that]

Oh? That's a rather quick assessment.

[uncurtained]

[A small pause.]

Is it wrong?

[banzais]

I don't know...

But I will try to meet your expectations.

[uncurtained]

[With a small laugh:]

I wouldn't worry about it too much.