uruha

[rippled]

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[kumeyuri]

... Who you'd do anything for?

[rippled]

Yes. Someone like that. Not that I know if that's what Hawke is to him.

[ but, you know. the way they reacted towards each other did imply a large deal of importance. ]

[kumeyuri]

... Well, in a place and situation like this, I think most people will cling even further to what's familiar, even if they didn't back home.

[rippled]

... that's true.

I'm not sure if it's a good thing to have people you know here with you.

[kumeyuri]

All things considered... [uruha thinks.] I think I'm glad I don't.

[rippled]

I'm glad I don't, too.

... it kind of seems like it would be more of a headache.

[kumeyuri]

Anyone specific you're thinking of?

[rippled]

[ they close their eyes. ]

Hmm... my partner. I would not want him to be in a situation like this.

[kumeyuri]

[with a tilt of his head, even though saber can't see it,]

Your partner in combat, or...?

1/2

[rippled]

[ they open their eyes so suddenly ]

–yes! In combat!

[rippled]

[ saber clears their throat awkwardly. ]

... Iori is a very skilled swordsman, and intelligent, but I do not think this type of situation would be good for him.

[kumeyuri]

... Okay, that was a very vehement proclamation, so now I'm wondering about your partner status.

[are you okay there, saber.]

What makes you say that?

[rippled]

[ they ignore the first part of what uruha says. ]

Iori is... It's difficult to explain. He would work very hard to solve trial, and would check on everyone, and he'd probably be very well-liked.

But do you ever meet someone who shines just a little too brightly?

[kumeyuri]

... I don't know about too brightly, but I've met people who were like the sun.

[there is a note of yearning in his tone and eyes so you get no points for guessing who he's thinking about. grows closer to becoming homotaro.]

[rippled]

[ ... ]

Like the sun...?

[kumeyuri]

People like Rokuhira-san! [WHY DID YOU ASK FOR CLARIFICATION NOW URUHA'S AT IT] It's like... whenever he was around, you couldn't help but be drawn in by his presence, and it felt like everything was bright and clear as long as he was there.

[rippled]

[ fucking help ]

Ah... he's the one who had made your sword, right?

[ the name rings a bell. ]

[kumeyuri]

Yeah! [EYES SPARKLING] With his skills as a blacksmith, he was practically a god of blades.

[rippled]

[ whoa... the intensity... ]

You really looked up to him, huh?

[kumeyuri]

Him placing his faith in me was the greatest honour of my life.

[so that's a yes.]

[rippled]

... he sounds very remarkable.

[ gay... ]

Would you want him in a situation like this?

[kumeyuri]

... I'd rather that he have ended up somewhere he can be at peace.

[rippled]

It is a nicer sentiment somehow.

You got very excited there though!

[kumeyuri]

Rokuhira-san is someone very important to me, even if he's gone now.

But what were you saying about... Iori?

[rippled]

Ah... well, you said Rokuhira was like the sun. Iori was the moon. The brightest thing in the night sky, and everyone would be drawn to him. But the moon doesn't reflect its own light. No one was really looking at him.

[ they pause, their smile growing smaller. ]

He'd be the type of person who, in a situation like this, would go above and beyond with helping. People would probably consider him a hard worker, and he is. But I think he would crack, in the end. He's too weak.