[Ah, that voice. Familiar enough to realize she's heard it before and for her to put a name on it. Shiki glances at Souji before fully turning around to face him properly.]
... So not a lot of visitors then?
[And she responds with her own question, also casual and direct. They're not here for the purpose of killing so that side of her during their clash is not apparent. If anything, she seems more serene, more... Well. Nothing.]
I have to say, you don't strike me as someone particularly spiritual.
Funny, I was just about to say the same thing about you.
[ He gives her an appraising sort of look, remembering how very little he knows about Shiki. Maybe she's the type to kill and then pray about it? There are always those types around. But then he smirks, as if he's already reached the she's-probably-a-murderer-just-like-me conclusion. ]
I've only ever seen this place at night, so I can't say whether or not it's popular. But if praying isn't your kind of thing, then you might appreciate the fact that the robots never come around here.
[ And that's nice for Souji, who doesn't like speaking to or interacting with any of the robots in the colony. ]
[What's there to even pray about when it comes to Shiki? She's lost a lot already after all in her abnormal case. Shoving her hands in her pockets, Shiki replies to Souji casually.]
Not surprised. About the robots I mean. Their sense of self wouldn't nearly be as conflicting as humans.
[Humans or other living beings would probably pray out of sense of despair and a sense of desperation and need. If the robots didn't come around here, it meant they lacked those things.]
You seem to fit in well here. Despite being old and all.
The name, "Okita Souji," somewhat implies you came from a different age. [does it really shiki...] Or at least from an age that doesn't have this much metal.
What I'm saying is, it must've been one hell of an adjustment.
[ His brow furrows because she's not wrong. And the fact rankles because he's very mature like that. ]
Not really. [ No, it was difficult at first. It's still difficult, especially since Souji still hasn't found a job or stopped his patrolling habits. He hasn't adjusted as seamlessly as he'd like others to believe. ] No matter the time or place, some things are always the same.
[ still loud, noisy, and the streets rife with scum. His eyes dip to her, appraising her again now that he has a little bit more context. ]
[ She may look unarmed, but Souji is the last person to assume that she is. He doesn't want to get surprise stabbed in front of the church. That would be a lame way to go. ]
Disaster or not, all you have to do is kill whoever gets in the way.
[Shiki falls silent for a moment and one hand is slowly raised up to her face. Her eyes are peek out between her fingers and there are some slow blinks.]
[ shiki please get more friends don’t let Souji of all people beat you ]
And what's that?
[ He doesn’t seem too disappointed at being denied. He’s still trying to get a feel for what kind of person she is, after all. He’d have to find her all over again if he tried to stab her now. ]
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let's do this thing YEAH
... So not a lot of visitors then?
[And she responds with her own question, also casual and direct. They're not here for the purpose of killing so that side of her during their clash is not apparent. If anything, she seems more serene, more... Well. Nothing.]
I have to say, you don't strike me as someone particularly spiritual.
rubs hands im ready
[ He gives her an appraising sort of look, remembering how very little he knows about Shiki. Maybe she's the type to kill and then pray about it? There are always those types around. But then he smirks, as if he's already reached the she's-probably-a-murderer-just-like-me conclusion. ]
I've only ever seen this place at night, so I can't say whether or not it's popular. But if praying isn't your kind of thing, then you might appreciate the fact that the robots never come around here.
[ And that's nice for Souji, who doesn't like speaking to or interacting with any of the robots in the colony. ]
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Not surprised. About the robots I mean. Their sense of self wouldn't nearly be as conflicting as humans.
[Humans or other living beings would probably pray out of sense of despair and a sense of desperation and need. If the robots didn't come around here, it meant they lacked those things.]
You seem to fit in well here. Despite being old and all.
[yeah, still on about that sorry souji]
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And how exactly am I fitting in?
[ He's not sure what he's more irritated by, that comment or that dig about his age?? god he's not old shiki wow ]
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What I'm saying is, it must've been one hell of an adjustment.
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[ His brow furrows because she's not wrong. And the fact rankles because he's very mature like that. ]
Not really. [ No, it was difficult at first. It's still difficult, especially since Souji still hasn't found a job or stopped his patrolling habits. He hasn't adjusted as seamlessly as he'd like others to believe. ] No matter the time or place, some things are always the same.
[ still loud, noisy, and the streets rife with scum. His eyes dip to her, appraising her again now that he has a little bit more context. ]
The future's more or less the same, isn't it?
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[She thinks for a second. Shakes her head.]
There are enough differences to distinguish itself. It's not like this place. Too many dangerous people clustered together for one thing.
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[ The corner of his previously disgruntled lips quirk up as he cocks his head to the side ]
What's your definition of dangerous?
[ shiki seemed pretty fucking dangerous with that sword back then tbh ]
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My definition? [She sighs as if it's annoying to think about.] Hm. No, I can't say I have anything specific in mind. Nothing interesting anyways.
[A beat.]
There's all types here though. It's a recipe for disaster in a lot of cases.
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Disaster or not, all you have to do is kill whoever gets in the way.
[ Souji says, with a shrug. ]
So it's not something to really worry about.
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Doesn't seem like anyone actually stays dead.
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[ And it's the same in the colony, but Souji's not actually sure about that fact yet. ]
But it depends. People from this place apparently die the same as anyone else, but it's different with us. Don't ask me why.
[ because it's long and complicated and Souji will sound stupid saying the word code out loud ]
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[Shiki falls silent for a moment and one hand is slowly raised up to her face. Her eyes are peek out between her fingers and there are some slow blinks.]
Looks the same...
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I can stab you if you like. It might get you something more than just looking can.
[ this is what murderfriends do for each other ]
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[He's a tricky and quick bastard though, so Shiki knows that an attempt from Souji would probably be notable.
Also friends what friends, even Souji has more friends than her]
Besides, I'm talking about something else entirely.
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And what's that?
[ He doesn’t seem too disappointed at being denied. He’s still trying to get a feel for what kind of person she is, after all. He’d have to find her all over again if he tried to stab her now. ]