[When Higekiri comes looking for Beck, he finds her in the industrial kitchen. It doesn't look like she's making any food; instead, she has a kettle on to boil, and some tea from the pantry sitting out. She gives him a small wave as he comes in.]
Hey there.
[She seems calmer than last night - calm enough to give him a smile, at least.]
[jUST IN CASE HE'S CALLING HIM THE YOUNG MAN BECAUSE HE REALLY DOESN'T REMEMBER]
Yeah. I mean, it's still... It's a lot, but nothing happened overnight, so - I think it's fine for now. [A beat.] What about you? I know we all saw some pretty messed up stuff.
Many of you have asked me that... It's a very kind question. I'm well enough - I believe that I can stomach violence a bit more easily than those here. You needn't worry about me.
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week zero, monday.
Hey there.
[She seems calmer than last night - calm enough to give him a smile, at least.]
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... and then he still crosses an arm over his chest and bends at the waist to bow in greeting, before straightening and tilting his head]
I was looking for you... I think.
You were very brave today.
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[But she moves on quickly, because the bowing and what he says next prompt her to give him a smile, albeit a little surprised.]
...Thanks. I didn't really think it would come up this fast, but - at least everyone knows now.
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but!!]
Mm - they do. I understand their anxiety, but even so... I believe yourself and the young man deserved time to process as well.
Are you feeling calmer?
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Junpei. That's his name.
[jUST IN CASE HE'S CALLING HIM THE YOUNG MAN BECAUSE HE REALLY DOESN'T REMEMBER]
Yeah. I mean, it's still... It's a lot, but nothing happened overnight, so - I think it's fine for now. [A beat.] What about you? I know we all saw some pretty messed up stuff.
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[he nods
he's not going to remember
anyway!]
Many of you have asked me that... It's a very kind question. I'm well enough - I believe that I can stomach violence a bit more easily than those here. You needn't worry about me.
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[But also, hm.]
...You can? Why's that?
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[casual
but then a pause]
Ah, but I don't ever intend to harm innocent humans. I won't hurt you.
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[that's it that's the entire tag because she's 98% sure she didn't parse that correctly]
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Did I not explain it very well...?
[he doesn't know what else to say i'm so sorry]
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Mm. I'm a blade - a sword warrior, I believe it's also been called...? I have been a treasure of the Genji clan as well.
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[no.]
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[a tilt of his head]
I had been a sword for over a thousand years - and only received this form recently.