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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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. ]