[ . . . and Jae-ha sighs, because they're already on this track, and so he'll continue.]
I ran, because it was the easiest decision and away from everyone. It should've been simple enough to lose it. Unfortunately it was quite a bit tougher than normal wolves... so my guess is that it's an ability. Unless someone had an enchanted pet they didn't care to bring out. It was very determined to track me, after all.
There's a moment where he seems to take a second to tap his right foot on the ground, as if reminding himself that it's still there.... and he sighs.]
... I've been patrolling. Have you covered this way?
[A gesture further out to the courtyard. He turns his hand in Sousei's to simply take his hand and pull - because apparently he's had enough of standing around.]
[... Sousei's quiet for a long moment, expression a little shuttered--and then, simply:]
If you expect me to believe that you landed face down in the dirt and did not even make a token attempt to defend yourself or even see who your attacker was, then I believe you do not think I have come to know you here at all.
[Jae-ha isn't a pitiful person, and never has been. Sousei refuses to believe that he died pitifully--that he died in a way that wasn't at least a little beautiful--as well.]
If you do not want to tell me who killed you, tell me so straight.
Of course he's like that. Jae-ha's expression falls as he seems to take a second to think. Contemplate. Turn those words over in his head.]
... you know, there could have been alternatives. If they were waiting for me to fall, they could have worked too fast for me to see. Something like that.
[ . . .
He sighs.]
I'm not lying about not being able to see them. Even when I turned, there wasn't anyone there.
[His hand in Sousei's tightens - before he forces it into relaxing again.]
... I have a guess, but I'm not sure what it means yet.
[... Well. He relaxes at that as well, shaking his head to himself a little, breathing out a soft sigh in return.]
... Fine, then. You're not ready to discuss it, and that is plain. Keep it to yourself until you are. You are not beholden to sharing any part of an experience like that with me.
[It's Jae-ha's pain, not Sousei's, whether they're partners or not.]
[He'll keep it at that - but he figures it also provides an explanation for why he's still not feeling his best. He runs his free hand through his hair.]
But regardless... it was on Thursday, so perhaps I should've known better - but I didn't make it back to the room. So whatever you saw there was an illusion.
No, the Fuuma ninja would have just tried to stab me in the back while I was going about my business.
And it was not a duel challenge, but rather a series of noises that were clearly intended on drawing me away. I followed because I felt as though he may have targeted another if I did not.
[But now he thinks mysterious invisible man just had it out for him.]
...Well, not that it matters now. [THEY'RE BOTH DEAD INSTEAD...]
Regardless, I would have killed him if not for the circumstances. [Fucker.] As I said, it was hardly a fair fight. That he was an invisible opponent did not bother me, but how was I to know he could take a sword to the lung and keep fighting? [FUCKER]
Yes. I assume it was another ability granted by the Crafters. Due to that, I was able only to figure that he was male, skilled in hand-to-hand combat but not so much with a knife, of average weight but slightly taller than me.
And two.... Jae-ha's expression shifts into something quietly horrified. He knows the person that fits that description, he knows and he didn't think that he would be a problem because they were allies, he knows and he didn't tell Sousei because he didn't think it was his business to share and.
[And that's what drives him so crazy - he's known since he arrived that Zelos and Sanji were the ones to kill him. Zelos, maybe, he can possibly see stabbing him in the back, but Sanji?]
We are - [and he hesitates, as if he's not sure if he needs to change the word to past-tense] .... friends. He hated to admit it, but he relied on me. The two of them could barely function in the earlier weeks if I didn't translate for them, because they both have problems with honesty so—
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Right after dinner.
I stepped out into the foyer and something was already waiting for me.
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[????]
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A nod.]
... A large wolf.
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... Seriously?
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[ . . . and Jae-ha sighs, because they're already on this track, and so he'll continue.]
I ran, because it was the easiest decision and away from everyone. It should've been simple enough to lose it. Unfortunately it was quite a bit tougher than normal wolves... so my guess is that it's an ability. Unless someone had an enchanted pet they didn't care to bring out. It was very determined to track me, after all.
I made it as far as the maze... but it -
[Ughhhh.]
It tore off my leg.
[He's so sour.]
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That is reason again to assume it's some sort of ability--someone who knew very well what you are capable of when your leg is intact.
[Because he's absolutely assuming Jae-ha means his dragon leggy]
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There's a moment where he seems to take a second to tap his right foot on the ground, as if reminding himself that it's still there.... and he sighs.]
... I've been patrolling. Have you covered this way?
[A gesture further out to the courtyard. He turns his hand in Sousei's to simply take his hand and pull - because apparently he's had enough of standing around.]
Following that - I was stabbed in the neck.
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And so he follows, and doesn't even bother to pull his hand away.]
... As simply as that.
[That said--]
But a wolf could not stab you in the neck.
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However - I couldn't see who did.
[Said with a sigh.]
I'd landed face down in the dirt, unfortunately. Regardless... it does imply that there were two after me.
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If you expect me to believe that you landed face down in the dirt and did not even make a token attempt to defend yourself or even see who your attacker was, then I believe you do not think I have come to know you here at all.
[Jae-ha isn't a pitiful person, and never has been. Sousei refuses to believe that he died pitifully--that he died in a way that wasn't at least a little beautiful--as well.]
If you do not want to tell me who killed you, tell me so straight.
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Of course he's like that. Jae-ha's expression falls as he seems to take a second to think. Contemplate. Turn those words over in his head.]
... you know, there could have been alternatives. If they were waiting for me to fall, they could have worked too fast for me to see. Something like that.
[ . . .
He sighs.]
I'm not lying about not being able to see them. Even when I turned, there wasn't anyone there.
[His hand in Sousei's tightens - before he forces it into relaxing again.]
... I have a guess, but I'm not sure what it means yet.
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... Fine, then. You're not ready to discuss it, and that is plain. Keep it to yourself until you are. You are not beholden to sharing any part of an experience like that with me.
[It's Jae-ha's pain, not Sousei's, whether they're partners or not.]
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Right.
[He'll keep it at that - but he figures it also provides an explanation for why he's still not feeling his best. He runs his free hand through his hair.]
But regardless... it was on Thursday, so perhaps I should've known better - but I didn't make it back to the room. So whatever you saw there was an illusion.
[Which - also bothers him.]
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I was not in the room for long, for what it is worth. I was called out before curfew, at the very least.
[So at least they weren't like. Dealing with each other's illusions that much? Very small favors.]
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he'd totally believe sousei would just follow that]
Was it Shirasu?
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No, the Fuuma ninja would have just tried to stab me in the back while I was going about my business.
And it was not a duel challenge, but rather a series of noises that were clearly intended on drawing me away. I followed because I felt as though he may have targeted another if I did not.
[But now he thinks mysterious invisible man just had it out for him.]
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It's a reasonable Sousei thing to think. If someone went out to follow the noises, and it could've been someone else like - who, Souji?]
... that's still so overconfident of you.
[Just saying.
Regardless he'll just manage a huff.]
Imagine if I'd actually woken up to that. I certainly wouldn't have accepted your apology.
... not that I don't understand, but you're still quite awful.
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[A beat.]
...Well, not that it matters now. [THEY'RE BOTH DEAD INSTEAD...]
Regardless, I would have killed him if not for the circumstances. [Fucker.] As I said, it was hardly a fair fight. That he was an invisible opponent did not bother me, but how was I to know he could take a sword to the lung and keep fighting? [FUCKER]
It is ridiculous.
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There is so much wrong with everything that Sousei just said.
So much so that Jae-ha stops walking.]
- Invisible?
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Yes. I assume it was another ability granted by the Crafters. Due to that, I was able only to figure that he was male, skilled in hand-to-hand combat but not so much with a knife, of average weight but slightly taller than me.
[SOUSEI???]
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Well one, that's entirely too much.
And two.... Jae-ha's expression shifts into something quietly horrified. He knows the person that fits that description, he knows and he didn't think that he would be a problem because they were allies, he knows and he didn't tell Sousei because he didn't think it was his business to share and.
Now they're here.]
... It was Sanji.
I'm sorry.
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Why are you apologizing? Because you knew of his ability and did not tell me?
[A shrug.]
It would not have made any difference. You owe me no apologies.
I do not believe he was in his right mind, but... I am not sure how or why. I could not see his face, after all.
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[It was Jae-ha's mistake to not have given Sousei the same that Sousei had been giving him - information without question.
. . . ]
That guy... I thought I could trust him.
The wolf was giant - it had red fur and one blue eye... the same eye Zelos has been missing since he went into the maze.
I didn't see who stabbed me... so it must've been Sanji too.
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So that's how it is.
[He thinks it's probably the case, but then that means--
Sousei's free hand slowly clenches into a fist.]
How arrogant of them to think they could simply remove both of us from the equation that easily.
[WHICH...THEY DID...BUT HE'S STILL PISSED ABOUT IT.]
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[And that's what drives him so crazy - he's known since he arrived that Zelos and Sanji were the ones to kill him. Zelos, maybe, he can possibly see stabbing him in the back, but Sanji?]
We are - [and he hesitates, as if he's not sure if he needs to change the word to past-tense] .... friends. He hated to admit it, but he relied on me. The two of them could barely function in the earlier weeks if I didn't translate for them, because they both have problems with honesty so—
Why?
Why us?
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