First blossom ❀ Video.

[notbyakushi.livejournal.com]

[Enjoy Byakuya's usual blank face, no real hint of emotion present.]

It is foolish to close one's eyes to reality, but by the same token, it is ridiculous to expect those who have been brought here will simply bow our necks and accept a duty imposed on us by foreign gods, questioning nothing.

[A small pause.]

I am, however, willing to admit there has been no inconsistency to be found between what we have been told, and the world we are currently in. I urge anyone who has, however, to step forward and speak. Perhaps then, if this is meant to be a silly charade, it will fall apart before too long.

[And if it's not a silly prank of some sort... welp. He doesn't say that, though.]

Additionally, should anyone hailing from Seireitei be present, I request they make themselves known at once.

Comments

[notbyakushi.livejournal.com]

And having none is equally as troublesome.

[satisfies]

Why's that?

[notbyakushi.livejournal.com]

Because pride is the foundation of true strength.

[satisfies]

I think most would say skill and experience are the foundations of strength.

[notbyakushi.livejournal.com]

Motivation and means are hardly the same thing.

[satisfies]

So you're saying pride is what motivates you?

[notbyakushi.livejournal.com]

[This look says he's not even gonna dignify that one with an answer.]

[satisfies]

There are a lot of reasons for someone to fight, but I'd never thought I'd hear that one.

[notbyakushi.livejournal.com]

[This might or might not be a disdainful sniff.]

I can see the concept is foreign to you.

[satisfies]

I'm more used to fighting just to stay alive, or keep other people living... nothing to be proud about there.

[notbyakushi.livejournal.com]

You do not feel proud for protecting those who depend on you?

[satisfies]

A job's a job. That's all. What's there to be proud of? The second my contract ends, they're on their own.

[notbyakushi.livejournal.com]

I see.

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[satisfies]

And you?

[notbyakushi.livejournal.com]

I see no reason to answer.

[satisfies]

I guess you don't have to, but that's not very fair. I gave you my answer and everything.

[notbyakushi.livejournal.com]

It would make no difference, you have proven yourself incapable of understanding it.

[satisfies]

Try me.

[notbyakushi.livejournal.com]

For what reason? Humoring you?

[satisfies]

I'm genuinely curious now.

[notbyakushi.livejournal.com]

That's still not a very good reason.

[satisfies]

It might give me some perspective on life.

[notbyakushi.livejournal.com]

Hm.

[Do I look like a therapist to you? No? Good. :|]

[satisfies]

Hmmmm?

[ but you'd make such a good one... ]

[notbyakushi.livejournal.com]

[...first thing that came to mind, Sesshoumaru The Certified Therapist from That One Fic.]

It is your own responsibility to give perspective to your life.

[Pause.]

And find an outlet for your curiosity.