[ And he means that. Sincerely. Yamato can be full of lies but this is something he means. His lips curl up into a smile; he's grateful for Kurapika's patience. ]
Ever since I was around twelve years old. I mostly taught myself so I could pass the Hunter exam. [ He knows Yamato will ask, so: ] It's a rigorous process involving fighting and demonstrating one's athletic skills.
Twelve...that's a really young age to do all of this. Your world doesn't mess around, if this is how strong you are now. There're people who know how to fight in my world, but I can't imagine many people being at your level.
Access to money and privilege in my world is gatekept by obtaining a Hunter's license. It motivates people enough to learn how to battle, which creates a world where battle takes prominence.
[ Which he thinks is neither good or bad. It simply is what it is. ]
Magic, powers...all of that doesn't really exist outside of fiction in my world. We have weapons and fighting, but things that are supernatural like this aren't really a thing there.
[ He laughs weakly. ]
That's why I came here for help. I'd rather work my way up so I don't continue to be a liability.
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[ And he means that. Sincerely. Yamato can be full of lies but this is something he means. His lips curl up into a smile; he's grateful for Kurapika's patience. ]
Have you been fighting for a long time, now?
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Ever since I was around twelve years old. I mostly taught myself so I could pass the Hunter exam. [ He knows Yamato will ask, so: ] It's a rigorous process involving fighting and demonstrating one's athletic skills.
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Twelve...that's a really young age to do all of this. Your world doesn't mess around, if this is how strong you are now. There're people who know how to fight in my world, but I can't imagine many people being at your level.
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[ Which he thinks is neither good or bad. It simply is what it is. ]
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[ He can't say he knows what that's like (the license thing, anyway). He'll also just accept this as an "it is what it is" scenario. ]
A world like this must not be as terrifying for you, then...
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[ Down to magic being nearly customizable. Though Yamato's comment has him wondering something, now. ]
And for you? Is this world terrifying?
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[ A lot, actually. ]
Magic, powers...all of that doesn't really exist outside of fiction in my world. We have weapons and fighting, but things that are supernatural like this aren't really a thing there.
[ He laughs weakly. ]
That's why I came here for help. I'd rather work my way up so I don't continue to be a liability.
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[ It helps no one. ]
Keep a clear head and train as much as you reasonably can. You'll catch up.
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[ He's been feeling like one a lot lately, even before coming here. Kurapika doesn't realize it, but hearing that actually does help a lot. ]
I'll do my best. I'll show you my progress, even.
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[ And while he knows he should keep his distance from everyone here, he can't help himself either. ]
I'll give you proper combat training, if you like.
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[ Even if he gets his ass kicked every 2 seconds because the die hate him. ]
Thanks. I don't know what I can do for you in exchange, but if there's ever anything, let me know.
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[ He shrugs. Really, he sees it as a net positive anyway. Kurapika gets to practice and Yamato get to git gud. ]
And if not? It doesn't matter.
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[ HONESTLY...that's kind of a relief to hear. ]
If there's nothing else for today, I'm going to go to the kitchen.
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[ And have a little smile on the way out! ]