Quartering and Mastering (D1, EA)

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Post by Jiyo Sora » Fri May 22, 2020 4:19 am

"Not forever. Which may shock them, but... look at Ryoshun."
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Post by Togashi Saruko » Fri May 22, 2020 4:26 am

Her expression was a bit more somber, thinking of Nazo's husband.

"They can be killed, though that's no easy feat, but it's more a question of if they will age like we do."
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Post by Jiyo Sora » Fri May 22, 2020 4:27 am

"Oh, that? Probably not."

He chuckled and tapped the cheekbone under his eye.

"Back when they were driving this insane just by existing, I saw a myriad of futures. They never withered from time alone in any that I saw."
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Post by Togashi Saruko » Fri May 22, 2020 4:31 am

She didn't know if it was true, but just the possibility of it filled her with a great sadness.

"It must be a lonely life... to see all your loved ones eventually wither away. For what is a lifetime to us might eventually seem like just a brief time to them."

Taking a deep breath, she shook her head and tried to dispel such sad thoughts. "Well... who knows. There is no destiny than what we make ourselves."
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Post by Jiyo Sora » Fri May 22, 2020 4:34 am

"You begin to see why I had- and sometimes still have- misgivings."

A shrug.

"But as you say, we're in it now. We can't stop time to try to understand it, we simply have to jump into the current and swim as best we can."
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Post by Togashi Saruko » Fri May 22, 2020 4:37 am

"I was always a terrible swimmer," she said with a brief laugh, though it wasn't clear if she meant it literally or in the metaphoric sense.

"Are you prepared for the journey ahead?"
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Post by Jiyo Sora » Fri May 22, 2020 4:40 am

"No. I don't think any of us truly are. We're venturing in a nonhuman empire that has collapsed due to an incursion from the Spirit Realms. Anyone saying they're entirely prepared for lies ahead is a fool, because we simply do not know. But... I've taken such precautions as I can."

True, those precautions had included leaving letters in case of his death, but that was just life.

"I think I am as ready as I can be, given the vast gaps in my knowledge."

A pause.

"And you?"
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Post by Togashi Saruko » Fri May 22, 2020 5:53 am

"I think, like you, I am as ready as I can be, given what little knowledge I have and what resources I have." Saruko gave a certain nod. "As you say, none of us are truly prepared for what awaits us... I don't think even the Nezumi truly knows what lies ahead."

It was about more than just knowing the land and dangers. As far as she knew, the Nezumi couldn't predict the future.
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Post by Jiyo Sora » Fri May 22, 2020 5:57 am

He fixed her with a look. Then he laughed- not his usual chuckle, but more of a full-throated thing

"Now you're sounding like me. Things must be grim."
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Post by Togashi Saruko » Fri May 22, 2020 5:59 am

The laugh and remark made her laugh as well. "Oh dear... I must be spending too much time with you already if I start to sound like you." She made a face and stuck her tongue out at him.

"I suppose I've just become more thoughtful and contemplative these past years. These weird things parenthood do to you, I guess, or just living life with a Kami of great insight."
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Post by Jiyo Sora » Fri May 22, 2020 6:06 am

"Well, as Old Gondo used to say, the only difference between good judgment and bad judgment is experience, and we've all had five years of that since we first met."
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Post by Togashi Saruko » Fri May 22, 2020 6:29 am

"That much is true."

Looking around, it seemed like the organizational efforts were coming along nicely. "We should probably focus back on the tasks at hand, yes? Though it's been nice to catch up again."
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Post by Jiyo Sora » Fri May 22, 2020 6:50 am

"I expect we'll find a few more opportunities on the road ahead, but if we don't- make that husband of yours visit his relatives, hm?"
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Post by Togashi Saruko » Fri May 22, 2020 7:21 am

"I will tell him you said so, Sora," she smirked.
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Post by Jiyo Sora » Fri May 22, 2020 5:21 pm

"bah, like he listens to me!"

He laughed, then offered a bow.

"Here's hoping we travel well, my friend."
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Post by Togashi Saruko » Fri May 22, 2020 8:39 pm

"You'd be surprised. He listens to everyone."

Smiling, she gave a bow in return. "Safe travels."
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Post by Jiyo Sora » Sat May 23, 2020 3:06 am

"Given where we're both going, that seems unlikely, but hope springs eternal."

He gave a grin and took his leave.

[/Exit pursued by a rumor]
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Re: Quartering and Mastering (D1, EA)

Post by Togashi Saruko » Sun May 24, 2020 1:13 am

Chuckling, she gave a wave to her departing friend and returned to work, happily chatting with others about the man she had just spoken to.

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