Floor 4, Room 2

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YAMATO

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[ MALICE, PLEASE...

He is so embarrassed, but he'll at least meet Malice's efforts with a smile. ]

Entertaining's what I do for a living, so I'm glad there's at least that.

[ He lifts a hand to rub the back of his head. ]

...Thanks.

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[It was meant mostly to fluster, but hey, that works too! Everything he said is true, after all.]

'Course! I like spendin' time with you, so be sure to free up your busy schedule for me sometimes!

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Ah, yeah...my busy schedule of getting my ass kicked.

[ Stares at Kurapika???? At least Urianger is a nice teacher, though. ]

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[bl...inks...]

Why're you gettin' your ass kicked? Who's doin' the ass-kickin'?

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Ah, don't worry. I'm just getting combat lessons from Kurapika.

[ And also, Akira crushed his feet at some point, but details. ]

Urianger's teaching me some magic things, too, but he's a gentle teacher.

[annihilator]

Huh. Yeah, Uri seems like a good teacher. I'm guessin' Kura's just goin' hard on you?

[rip your feet which somehow did not get mangled by malice?? the dice really hate akira, huh.]

I'd offer to help out but uh... I've never taught anyone before, an' I don't really know how to hold back, so.

[He is very bad at sparring and even worse at trying it with humans.]

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I think he goes hard on everyone.

[ That's just who Mr. Hall Monitor is. Thanks, Malice, for sparing his feet.... ]

Don't worry about helping me. I think I like not having my bones broken.

[ HE HAS NO DOUBT THAT MALICE COULD CRUSH HIM. ]

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As long as you're learnin', though I guess it could help you to train your healin' magic too.

[just get hurt sparring then heal yourself, clearly this is the best way to train—]

Hah! Don't worry, I don't plan on breakin' any of your bones. Good luck with your trainin', though!

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That seems pretty hardcore...

[ He thinks he would break even more easily if he kept healing himself on repeat....

But since they're on this subject, he looks around, leans forward and says quietly: ]

I think we should head back.

[annihilator]

Oh! Yeah, probably.

[Hopefully we haven't attracted too many stares just chatting about normal wizard things like beating someone up in order to practice healing...]

Ready whenever you are!

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[ WE PRAY...

But, yeah, time to head back! And as they're doing that, Yamato looks over at Malice – ]

I have something to ask you, actually. Better to do it back at the manor.

[annihilator]

Yeah? 'Course, we can wait 'til we're back there.

[It shouldn't take that long for us to arrive back to the manor, and once we've gotten back...]

So? What is it?

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Who are you relying on for your feeding?

[ Just wondering. Asking for a friend. ]

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As of right now? No one in particular. A few people have offered to help whenever I need it, though.

[He fed on a few different people in room threads?? Don't worry about it.]

I'm workin' on findin' a way to use magic to help with that too, since Tara suggested it.

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[ He nods at that. His expression turns serious. ]

Supposedly, I specialize in things like curses and seals. I'm nowhere near the level that I should be to assist with that, but if I can figure out something in addition to what Tatara's trying to do for you, I'll work on it.

Until then, you can consider me another source. Just...maybe not this week.

[annihilator]

[Huh... This is reminding him of his talk with Mika, and it really does reinforce what he was saying about this group.]

...Thanks, Yama. For both of those. Definitely not this week, but I'll let'cha know if I need someone to help me out next week.

[He really does love humans, especially those that are willing to reach out their hands again and again, even after seeing some of the worst vampires can offer.]

You're healin' up alright, though?

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[ That, he can answer pretty easily. ]

I'm healing up fine, I think? I feel a lot better. Day did a good job.

[ He feels less like death, that's for sure! ]

I can't afford to be a source for both you and Mikaela, though, but I don't think he'll want to feed off of me again, anyway.

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Yeah, he's got a lotta feelin's 'bout all that. But that's not my place to discuss.

[Mika's going to have to come to terms with that on his own, and that's a discussion he'll have to have with the others himself.]

I'll make sure we ain't feedin' on the same person, don't worry. This's just what we have'ta do, but we'll be careful 'bout it.

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Yeah. It's fine. I'll have that conversation with him eventually.

[ It's become pretty apparent that Mikaela doesn't really want to show himself around Yamato, anyway. ]

But...thanks. I'd appreciate that. Just let me know when you need me to help.

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You don't gotta thank me for that.

[After all, he is feeding on you guys. It sucks (pun intended).]

But I will seek you out if I need help. I ain't gonna let anythin' like that happen to y'all if I can help it, an' I've never lost control like that before, so it'll be fine on my end.

[He's pretty sure it'll be fine on Mika's as well, but you never know...]

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I can believe that.

[ He's doing his civic vampire duty...! ]

And I'll bring something to drink with me this time, so I don't pass out. Day also offered his healing services, so I've got options that aren't just bleeding out again.

[ THANK GOD. ]

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Good to hear. Though, I gotta ask... didn't it hurt? I'm surprised you'd be willin' to go through it again.

[Well, maybe not that surprised. Some humans are just a little crazy and don't mind being bitten repeatedly...]

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Well, yeah, it did. A lot. But...

[ He clears his throat and averts his gaze. ]

I would much rather see you not starve like Mika did.

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[...he's tempted to tease Yamato, but he'll take it seriously...]

I'm not gonna let myself starve, so you don't have'ta worry too much 'bout me. I could turn to magic, an' if that don't work, I can even feed on animals. Or other vampires, though that's pretty gross.

[It tastes bad!! But it is a possibility.]

So I've got other options, an' I'll resort to 'em to keep myself alive. I've been fightin' for as long as I can remember, so I'm not gonna let myself waste away here. I'll be just fine!

...But I do appreciate it. Seriously. Means a lot to me.

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[ That's good to hear, honestly. At least he's not taking the Mika route?? But Yamato lets out a sheepish little laugh and nods. ]

Well, I'm glad for that, then. I'm not retracting my offer, but it's good to have options. I'm not surprised multiple people have offered, either.