Hiding a personal photo involving someone else, immediate puzzle pieces begin to slot into place. Plus, he looked away like how Dan Heng does when he gets embarrassed.
He can conclude only one thing: ]
Now I understand why they asked me about the color red.
[ Blade holds up a hand and turns away. He's about actually a second from bursting into laughter (that would still sound quite dark) and not sounding unhinged.
He's fine with Blade laughing. It's preferable to his mania by far. ]
To speak honestly, Blade, my own feelings caught me by surprise. I carried a torch for a friend that remains home, and I have carried it for so long that it nearly burdened me.
[ Finally deciding to stop busying himself with putting that book away, he turns around to look at Blade properly. ]
I was content with remaining friends. [ A pause. ] With the Warrior of Light, I mean. Yet there was always some sort of obstacle that would hold me back.
[ The Warrior of Light has many burdens, pining for someone for over a century is not exactly healthy, feeling small next to someone so important and well-loved...
He had many reasons. ]
Strange that I did not feel that same hesitation with Siffrin, in spite of all of the qualities they both share.
But, he sure is listening. Oh, the kitty cat had something of a crush, huh...?
Though, it sounded complex. Complicated, even.
The Warrior of Light does not sound like a title nor a mantle that is worn by just anybody. And it must have quite a bit of history to accompany it. ]
...It could be different, because there's a different history. And, a layered one.
[ The pull is nevertheless never so much less than the one G'raha felt towards Warrior of Light, but he thinks the experiences might have been a big difference. ]
I'm not an expert in the heart. Even if it could be enough.
...But, it's good it's Siffrin. They'll treat you well.
[ Blade doesn't have to put a sword at their throat and threaten Siffrin to treat G'raha well. Bullet dodged there as well. ]
[ Blade is right. His connection with Siffrin wasn't wrought by a century of waiting and a pedestal that he felt he could never reach. There's something more equal about their bond, even if Siffrin is a complicated puzzle in a pattern he's never seen before.
As a scholar, he craves the adventure that comes from it. ]
Indeed. [ He smiles, slightly, but it disappears soon after. ] My only hope is that we can free him and the rest of those that have perished. I certainly overstayed my welcome in the Reflexion after the carnival, but 'twas still not nearly enough time.
[ Blade can tell that for G'raha this bond is something that lights a flame in his heart - or something decidedly romantic. Look, he has recently gotten to know what that is like himself - and unfortunately, he is finding himself knowing what it means to be a side character in a romantic story with horror elements.
...Or maybe that is unfortunately his mind getting away from himself when he is indulging in levity. What are these people doing to him... ]
...Doubt he minded you overstaying. Just ask him.
[ He says this without a semblance of doubt in him. ]
Truth is, I'm not sure how to free or save them. I haven't done anything like that before. Like this, before.
But, wouldn't be surprised if it isn't impossible to free trapped spirits.
[ It'd be like those exorcist stories on the Xianzhou. Not that he reads them! But he knows they exist. ]
[ His tail swishes a little at that, mild embarrassment radiating from the movement. He hopes that Siffrin didn't mind. ]
I believe Sabo mentioned something akin to the dead being located somewhere within the mirrors, and Yoonhee's information about various reflections seemed to corroborate it. I imagine our clues lie there. Although how we are meant to breach those reflections is another story entirely.
There could be a way of entry we don't know at the moment.
Since this space is unstable.
[ It'd make sense to him. Find a spot that'd make them able to enter - like, you know, safely? But Blade is willing to take risks. He's always been about that (even if Dan Heng is probably ratshaking him from afar for being like this.) ]
And I never considered you one either, friend. Though you did underestimate me upon our first meeting, I imagine your view of me has since been adjusted.
[ But there's a teasing undercurrent to his tone. ]
Between the both of us, I imagine we will see things through regardless of the danger involved. 'Twould be nothing I haven't faced before, certainly, and I'm sure the same can be applied to you.
Then he closes it, before crossing his arms. He realizes he's being teased here. ]
...I have no idea what you're talking about.
[ Blade is briefly pouting again...he doesn't know why he reacts like this whenever he is teased, but he just can't help it. Anyway. ]
I'd say you're right. But I can't say I experienced being tossed into a place where I was encouraged to kill people and be duplicitous about it before this.
[ He thinks...he tried to joke, though his humor still sucks. So: ]
...The other potential dangers, though. Yes. Dangerous supernatural phenomena can be conquered with enough thought and skill.
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It's... genuinely a sweet sentiment, one that G'raha finds he can't really argue against either.
But he does look away, like he's distracted by the act of putting the book back onto the shelf. ]
Siffrin.
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Oh, he gets it.
Hiding a personal photo involving someone else, immediate puzzle pieces begin to slot into place. Plus, he looked away like how Dan Heng does when he gets embarrassed.
He can conclude only one thing: ]
Now I understand why they asked me about the color red.
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Oh.
That makes his heart stutter in his chest, quick and irregular. ]
Did they?
[ He still doesn't look at Blade. ]
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[ Blade's words are uttered like condemnation - but they aren't.
It's impossible for that to be the case, considering. ]
Nothing wrong with that.
[ He'll add, though still quite amused. ]
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[ AHEM.
Sorry, he’s still very resolutely not looking at Blade. ]
This would be far easier were it not for your… tone.
[ Stop being amused!!! ]
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[ Blade holds up a hand and turns away. He's about actually a second from bursting into laughter (that would still sound quite dark) and not sounding unhinged.
Is that better? ]
Congratulations, Raha.
[ It's not too late to end him. ]
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[ PLEASE HE'S SO EMBARRASSED. ]
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Oh, it's definitely rough, but there is no mistaking the sound. ]
...Couldn't help it.
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He's fine with Blade laughing. It's preferable to his mania by far. ]
To speak honestly, Blade, my own feelings caught me by surprise. I carried a torch for a friend that remains home, and I have carried it for so long that it nearly burdened me.
[ Finally deciding to stop busying himself with putting that book away, he turns around to look at Blade properly. ]
I was content with remaining friends. [ A pause. ] With the Warrior of Light, I mean. Yet there was always some sort of obstacle that would hold me back.
[ The Warrior of Light has many burdens, pining for someone for over a century is not exactly healthy, feeling small next to someone so important and well-loved...
He had many reasons. ]
Strange that I did not feel that same hesitation with Siffrin, in spite of all of the qualities they both share.
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But, he sure is listening. Oh, the kitty cat had something of a crush, huh...?
Though, it sounded complex. Complicated, even.
The Warrior of Light does not sound like a title nor a mantle that is worn by just anybody. And it must have quite a bit of history to accompany it. ]
...It could be different, because there's a different history. And, a layered one.
[ The pull is nevertheless never so much less than the one G'raha felt towards Warrior of Light, but he thinks the experiences might have been a big difference. ]
I'm not an expert in the heart. Even if it could be enough.
...But, it's good it's Siffrin. They'll treat you well.
[ Blade doesn't have to put a sword at their throat and threaten Siffrin to treat G'raha well. Bullet dodged there as well. ]
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As a scholar, he craves the adventure that comes from it. ]
Indeed. [ He smiles, slightly, but it disappears soon after. ] My only hope is that we can free him and the rest of those that have perished. I certainly overstayed my welcome in the Reflexion after the carnival, but 'twas still not nearly enough time.
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...Or maybe that is unfortunately his mind getting away from himself when he is indulging in levity. What are these people doing to him... ]
...Doubt he minded you overstaying. Just ask him.
[ He says this without a semblance of doubt in him. ]
Truth is, I'm not sure how to free or save them. I haven't done anything like that before. Like this, before.
But, wouldn't be surprised if it isn't impossible to free trapped spirits.
[ It'd be like those exorcist stories on the Xianzhou. Not that he reads them! But he knows they exist. ]
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I believe Sabo mentioned something akin to the dead being located somewhere within the mirrors, and Yoonhee's information about various reflections seemed to corroborate it. I imagine our clues lie there. Although how we are meant to breach those reflections is another story entirely.
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Not sure.
There could be a way of entry we don't know at the moment.
Since this space is unstable.
[ It'd make sense to him. Find a spot that'd make them able to enter - like, you know, safely? But Blade is willing to take risks. He's always been about that (even if Dan Heng is probably ratshaking him from afar for being like this.) ]
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[ So, he's thinking along the same lines as Blade here. ]
A risk, certainly, but one that I am willing to take.
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They are evidently quite aligned here. ]
It's good that neither of us see fit to shy away from risks. Then again, I never thought of you as a coward.
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And I never considered you one either, friend. Though you did underestimate me upon our first meeting, I imagine your view of me has since been adjusted.
[ But there's a teasing undercurrent to his tone. ]
Between the both of us, I imagine we will see things through regardless of the danger involved. 'Twould be nothing I haven't faced before, certainly, and I'm sure the same can be applied to you.
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Then he closes it, before crossing his arms. He realizes he's being teased here. ]
...I have no idea what you're talking about.
[ Blade is briefly pouting again...he doesn't know why he reacts like this whenever he is teased, but he just can't help it. Anyway. ]
I'd say you're right. But I can't say I experienced being tossed into a place where I was encouraged to kill people and be duplicitous about it before this.
[ He thinks...he tried to joke, though his humor still sucks. So: ]
...The other potential dangers, though. Yes. Dangerous supernatural phenomena can be conquered with enough thought and skill.
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I've never had experience with anything like this before either, and I would like to think I have experienced many, many things.
[ So, like, this is a new one.
But he crosses his arms. ]
Thought and skill, precisely. Which means we need to do our best to think about every one of our actions.
[ He knows....... Blade does not always do that.... ]