uruha

[rippled]

Comments

[rippled]

[ they nod, since they expected that answer. ]

Make sure you win next time.

[kumeyuri]

[a pause, and then when he realizes what they mean—]

... I intend to. [...] You're... going back to whatever happens to Heroic Spirits after they're de-summoned?

[rippled]

... well, I will see. A few people have actually told me to go with them.

[kumeyuri]

[ ! ]

So you're... thinking of taking one of 'em up on that offer?

[rippled]

I am, yes. I fear that people would be angry at me if I don't choose something other than returning to my world.

[kumeyuri]

[...]

What is it that you want, other people's opinions aside?

[rippled]

Well, I did vote no.

[kumeyuri]

I figured you did.

[rippled]

I didn't want to lie about what I actually thought.

[kumeyuri]

... Yeah. I get that.

[rippled]

... but I think I will spend my time trying to help people.

I cannot do that if I return home.

[kumeyuri]

If that's what you want... then I think it's a good path for you.

[rippled]

It's what Iori would have done.

[




well. when he wasn't being secretly a sociopath. ]

[kumeyuri]

[



it's fine.]

... I hope it gives you peace.

[rippled]

Only time will tell.

Oh, but I wanted to give you something.

[kumeyuri]

[he blinks.]

What is it?

[rippled]

[ they reach into their shirt, and tug something off of their necklace that's hidden under their clothes.

they hold out this. ]

[kumeyuri]

[he takes it, pausing for a few moments as he examines it in mild awe.]

[rippled]

Take good care of it, okay?

[kumeyuri]

[...

he gives a little bow of his head.]

It's my honour. I will.

[







but also the awkward vibes of someone frantically trying to figure out something he can give saber in turn when he doesn't have any accessories like this...]

[rippled]

I do not need a return gift...

[kumeyuri]

It doesn't feel right not to give one, though...

[rippled]

No, no, it's fine! I order it to be fine!

[kumeyuri]

A-All right, I get it...!

[rippled]

Good.

In any case, you have given me so much food.