The Magic of Movement

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Um... Hello!

[That's odd... The room behind her looks a bit different from usual. In fact, the room's overall shape is quite different from the norm. Although there are familiar items in the background, many of them appear to be boxed up, with the exception of a bird cage containing her pet hummingbird and a few beaten plush toys snuggled between her sleeping gusk and Cyndaquil.]

It took a while, but Aladdin-sa-- Umm, Aladdin-kun and I have moved now. We're in the Odin district now! Even after the earthquake, it looks like mostly everything's okay. Only a couple of my things broke, but I can replace them, so it'll be alright.

[Even if that list... included the glass in some of her picture frames as well as her favorite tea set here, aha...]

I'm still unpacking, but... If anyone wants to visit, please do! I'd love to make tea for anyone who wants it!

[And then her expression becomes serious.]



Um... For the people I met in the mirror... I also wanted to apologize. That spell-- it was one my Master taught me, just in case I needed to protect myself. It... It brings out the worst fears of whoever steps into it. So...

[She bows deeply - a near 45 degree from the waist, maintaining that pose for a good while before standing straight again.]

I decided... I'm never going to use magic like that again. Magic is supposed to help people; I don't want to hurt anyone with it ever again. If... If there's anything I can do to make it up to you, please let me know. I'll do my best, whatever it is-!

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I wasn't being attacked anymore. If I'd just stayed hidden... I think I probably could have gotten away.

[Could have, should have, would have.]

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[bloodypocket]

What prompted you to go out in the open anyway?

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[saving_sound]

I... didn't realize what was going on at first. Everything looked weird, and I wanted to ask someone for help, but...

[...The "Natives" hadn't been very friendly.]

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[bloodypocket]

... Should there be a next time— [And he can't believe he's thinking this, but gods forbid it does.] then watch after yourself first.

And if you must... You may have to employ that spell again.

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-!

B-but... if someone innocent gets caught in it again--

[...She'd never be able to forgive herself. Now that she knows the consequences...]

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[bloodypocket]

Sometimes innocents are dragged into such situations, whether we mean it or not. [And in those situations he called the tactic a failure, but better to move forward.]

What matters, should that happen, is that you take care of them. [Eyes knows better than to add 'if they survive.']

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[saving_sound]

But--

[Her voice begins to tremble.]

I don't want to. I...

I can't hurt people like that. Not again...!

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[bloodypocket]

[Of course she didn't, what sane person would want to? But this was still war and they were fighting to survive. Kill or be killed, even though he knows now that he can't afford to be as black and white with that.]

... Shall I do it in your stead?

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[She gives a jolt.]

Wh--

What... do you mean?

[The meaning is obvious, really. But she can't - no, she refuses to accept those words.

He couldn't really mean it that way... could he?]

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[bloodypocket]

[And has become more common with their exchanges, he switches the feed to a private one.]

When it comes to fighting and... killing, I am a veteran, Hibiki.

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[saving_sound]

[Those words bring her to silence. Eyes... killing? She knows he should be as capable of it as he says, but...]

You can't.

[Eyes is a kind person. Making him fight... Making him kill on her behalf...]

I-- I don't want you to!

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[bloodypocket]

[So that's another confirmed to the list of those who don't want him to bloody his hands here.]

Then let's work so that it isn't necessary, even if it means teaching you other ways to defend yourself.

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[saving_sound]

[Did he really expect any different?]

...I'll defend myself if I have to, but--

I want to find a way to keep myself safe that won't hurt anybody else, either.

[And she is adamant on that.]

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[bloodypocket]

[He didn't, but there were always surprises.]

Does that include all form of weaponry?

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[saving_sound]

...Weapons are for hurting people.

[So yes, she will be refraining from any and all weapons.]

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[bloodypocket]

Weapons are what you make of them. [But very well, he will listen to that. It didn't mean she couldn't be taught, it just limited them immensely.]

... Where would you say you are strongest?

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[saving_sound]

...Where?

[She... wouldn't consider herself strong anywhere to be honest.]

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[bloodypocket]

If you can't think of anything, then consider if I were asking another person: what do you think they would answer?

[For Eyes personally, he's still boggled at how she has managed she has become this close to him. Though that's not quite the strength he's looking for.]

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[saving_sound]

Umm...

[That... doesn't help very much. Do people even talk about her at all...?]

Maybe... My healing is really powerful?

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[bloodypocket]

[Definitely not what he was looking for, but if she considers her healing powerful he'll let her have it.]

But when surrounded by people who want to hurt you, is it really the first thing you would try?

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[saving_sound]

[Oh. Um...]

...I'd try to run?

[But she's no good at running, either.]

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[bloodypocket]

[... Maybe he will have to keep a closer eye than he has been.

Please stand by as he visibly rubs his temples, Hibiki.]

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[saving_sound]

[She can sense your disappointment, Eyes.]

I'm sorry-!

[She's useless in these situations, as usual.]

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[bloodypocket]

Don't apologise. [it was the last thing he wanted to hear from her right now.

In truth, handling someone of Hibiki's gentle nature is an experience he isn't sure how to navigate half the time. The only ways he knows how were not options.]

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[saving_sound]

I just have no idea what to do at times like that. I just sort of freeze up...