[Malice's gaze darts for a brief moment. Considering he always makes entirely too much eye contact, it's probably pretty noticeable.]
That's one of the reasons I really like humans. Hell, even the ones I was workin' with started warmin' up to me after awhile an' I'm a damn vampire.
[And look what he did to them. Well, he did tell them not to trust him, so clearly it's their own damn fault.]
But yeah, guess it really does explain a lot 'bout me, huh? I ain't all that complicated, when it comes down to it. Just a guy shaped by my crappy circumstances.
A part of him wants to say that humans are pretty rotten – ones like himself, anyway – but he's certain that Malice would rather be among people who would actually look out for him than his current circumstances. He hasn't exactly been dealt a good hand in life, huh.
Food for thought, Yamato thinks. It's certainly a unique perspective on the human race. ]
You seem like the kind of person who's exactly who he says he is. I don't think that's a bad thing. I'm a little envious of that, actually.
[ Which probably says more about him than he intended, but...
Idly, he plays with a piece of sugar in his hand. ]
Rest assured, you likely have people here who won't leave you if you're in trouble. [ He won't say it, but he's one of them. ] Would you do the same for them?
[He's certainly taken note of what Yamato's said, and that... probably says a lot about him, actually. If you aren't willing or able to talk about yourself... then what secrets do you have to keep? Why can't you - or won't you - open up to others? Trust issues in a different direction than Malice's own, if he had to guess.
But it's the latter part that gets a wry grin from him, and he answers without hesitation.]
'Course I would. We're all in the same situation, so it makes sense to look out for everyone. Our chance are better if we work together, yeah?
[And all of that is true, but it's also a reminder of the last time he worked with a group and— No, no sense in thinking about it. Things will be different this time. He won't make the same mistakes again.]
[ He grins and gives Malice a reaffirming nod. Sure, he just admitted to being a liar of sorts, but this he can agree on. He has no interest in seeing people die here, nor does he really want to die himself. So, yeah, he's on board with that. ]
They are, and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the experiences you'll have.
[ If he hasn't been already, that is. Not everyone is friendly or so selfless, sure, but it doesn't seem like the group at large is interested in letting people drop like flies, Malice included.
There is something he feels pretty compelled to say after all of that, though: ]
You won't have to fight your battles on your own while you're here, for starters.
[ It's hypocritical, it's something he should really tell himself, too...but that's Yamato for you. He makes it a habit to lift other people up – people who really deserve it – instead of helping himself. ]
[Malice nods at that - so far, he has been. Everyone's been really chill with the fact he's a vampire, for starters. It's the second part that really gets him to pause for a moment because it's just... it's kind of an overwhelming idea, to be honest. The thought that these people, who he's only known for a short time, would be willing to help him fight his battles is just...]
...Well, I wouldn't wanna drag any of y'all back home with me. Your worlds sound way more interestin' after all!
[So instead of thinking about it, he just... deflects. It's easier to turn it into a joke, right? Right. Though maybe that is something to consider later, if anyone really wants to come with him to vampire hell to kick Lotisse's ass...]
Haha, I count myself lucky in that regard. You really wouldn't have any fun in my world.
[ Not much for him to fight, only humans for him to feast on, etc. ]
I prefer peace, myself. Day to day life is hard enough as is; anything bigger than that stresses me out. ... Ah, I'm sure my stressors are pretty mundane compared to others', though.
[But then he wouldn't have to deal with other shitty vampires......]
Nothin' wrong with that either. What stresses someone out varies from person to person, yeah? Hell, I get stressed out from social situations that require me to act a certain way, y'know? Anythin' that has me actin' different from my usual self's a stressor.
[And guess what we get to do next week!! A fancy ball... yay........]
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That's one of the reasons I really like humans. Hell, even the ones I was workin' with started warmin' up to me after awhile an' I'm a damn vampire.
[And look what he did to them. Well, he did tell them not to trust him, so clearly it's their own damn fault.]
But yeah, guess it really does explain a lot 'bout me, huh? I ain't all that complicated, when it comes down to it. Just a guy shaped by my crappy circumstances.
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A part of him wants to say that humans are pretty rotten – ones like himself, anyway – but he's certain that Malice would rather be among people who would actually look out for him than his current circumstances. He hasn't exactly been dealt a good hand in life, huh.
Food for thought, Yamato thinks. It's certainly a unique perspective on the human race. ]
You seem like the kind of person who's exactly who he says he is. I don't think that's a bad thing. I'm a little envious of that, actually.
[ Which probably says more about him than he intended, but...
Idly, he plays with a piece of sugar in his hand. ]
Rest assured, you likely have people here who won't leave you if you're in trouble. [ He won't say it, but he's one of them. ] Would you do the same for them?
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But it's the latter part that gets a wry grin from him, and he answers without hesitation.]
'Course I would. We're all in the same situation, so it makes sense to look out for everyone. Our chance are better if we work together, yeah?
[And all of that is true, but it's also a reminder of the last time he worked with a group and— No, no sense in thinking about it. Things will be different this time. He won't make the same mistakes again.]
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They are, and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the experiences you'll have.
[ If he hasn't been already, that is. Not everyone is friendly or so selfless, sure, but it doesn't seem like the group at large is interested in letting people drop like flies, Malice included.
There is something he feels pretty compelled to say after all of that, though: ]
You won't have to fight your battles on your own while you're here, for starters.
[ It's hypocritical, it's something he should really tell himself, too...but that's Yamato for you. He makes it a habit to lift other people up – people who really deserve it – instead of helping himself. ]
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...Well, I wouldn't wanna drag any of y'all back home with me. Your worlds sound way more interestin' after all!
[So instead of thinking about it, he just... deflects. It's easier to turn it into a joke, right? Right. Though maybe that is something to consider later, if anyone really wants to come with him to vampire hell to kick Lotisse's ass...]
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I don't know about that... Mine's pretty ordinary compared to everyone else's.
[ Even if he's from what is apparently a single iteration of Japan, the other versions seem, well. Not great. ]
I guess it's more peaceful, though? There's that.
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There ain't nothin' wrong with peace. Some people want that above all else!
[Talking with Kiryu was kind of weird for that reason...]
Not really my style, but I can see why people'd like it.
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[ Not much for him to fight, only humans for him to feast on, etc. ]
I prefer peace, myself. Day to day life is hard enough as is; anything bigger than that stresses me out. ... Ah, I'm sure my stressors are pretty mundane compared to others', though.
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Nothin' wrong with that either. What stresses someone out varies from person to person, yeah? Hell, I get stressed out from social situations that require me to act a certain way, y'know? Anythin' that has me actin' different from my usual self's a stressor.
[And guess what we get to do next week!! A fancy ball... yay........]
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[ Because yup, he remembers. ]
Hopefully we don't have to run into anything like that here. It's not exactly my favorite thing to do, either.
[ lol..... ]
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[lmao.]
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[ LMAO RIP BOZOS ]
Anyway, I'm finished out here. I'll take you to see the robot, now.
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[Lead the way, Yams!!]