Floor 2 Room 5

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

KAZUMA KIRYU

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[themanwhoerasedhisname]

We were trying to get in the vaults of the castle. It was heavily guarded by ghosts -- most of what we had to do was get through them and find the cause. Diplomacy was not an option once we got to the lower floors.

[He'd know, he tried to keep things peaceful during an encounter only to be received with swords. Happens all the time to him]

[lighthaus]

[ raising an eyebrow. ]

What does ghost diplomacy even look like? [ he's trying to imagine this and it just seems dumb. ]

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

Fooling them into thinking you're on their side, mostly. It worked with the ghosts on the upper floors.

[So it was worth a try again! But alas]

I wasn't too surprised it didn't work. If I had a coin for every time that has happened to me I could afford some very expensive stuff.

[Seriously, it happens all the time because, you know, his games are all about fighting, so of course there has to be fights. Solving things with words and civility doesn't tend to happen, hah]

[lighthaus]

Oh? I'm surprised you still try with a track record that impressive.

[ is it a skill issue or just a very fight happy populace? khun wonders. ]

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

[Kind of both, hah. Kiryu has never been the most charismatic person ever]

I had to try, if it meant passing through without further injuries. By that point Morag already had gotten slashed with a sword.

[That, and these days Kiryu needs to be more careful with exerting himself]

[lighthaus]

You really were the only one who made it out in one piece, weren't you?

[ Central are u OK echoes in the background. ]

Compared to the South, your mission seemed far more dangerous. I wonder if that's going to be a trend...

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

[The dice really favored Kiryu when it was fighting time. The dice just wanting to have Kiryu be as in-character as possible at such times, hah]

Are you looking forward to a dangerous mission?

[Or would you prefer it to be nice and mellow? What kind of person are you, Khun? So many out there want danger and adrenaline!]

[lighthaus]

An interesting mission is better than a boring one, but I'm not the type to chase danger just because.

[ does he often wind up in dangerous situations though? yup. ]

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

At this point carrying a weapon with you into those missions is a good idea. Got experience with one?

[unless you plan to ride your cube computer and squash all foes with it

your lighthouse]

[lighthaus]

[ he grins, more than a bit sharp. ]

You didn't forget I almost took off Mikaela's head, right?

[ almost only counts in horsehoes khun. ]

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

[...I can't believe I forgot Khun did do that. Come on, Nick]

That's not the kind of thing one can forget, so no.

[Fair enough, fair enough. Khun can hold his own, no doubt]

[lighthaus]

[ nick plz! ]

I can hold my own in pretty much any kind of fight. If you'd like a real opponent, we should spar sometime. I don't mind going bare handed.

[ though he is always down to knife. ]

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

[Kiryu is no stranger to weapons in fighting, that's for sure. All kind of things. For some reason a cannon is one of the potential weaponry one can get in the first couple games, haha]

I'd like that. Hitting ghosts and shadows doesn't feel right.

[Hitting Khun will have to do -- it's undeniable Khun has a certain level of skill and can hold his own, after all! Perhaps it really will work after all]

[lighthaus]

But hitting me will? You'll hurt my feelings, Kiryu.

Though you'll need to catch me first. [ wink. ]

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

Hitting someone who can fight back well is more satisfying.

[There are better ways to put it, Kiryu, geez. But hey, it sure makes clear Kiryu is open to sparring anytime. Much to his chagrin, he's always yearning for a good fight]

Heh. So for the start you'd try to wear me down by having me catch you?

[lighthaus]

[ khun chuckles, he doesn't mind actually. ]

I could. But I can trade blows just fine, I'm far from a lightweight. [ he actually is athletically toned and not just anime toned, something kiryu would have seen in the bath. ]

You're the direct type, I take it?

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

There's no point in meandering.

[So yes, he's direct! Formerly to a fault because he used to be reckless in his directness, but he still is pretty direct in many ways]

[lighthaus]

Agreed. Then 7am tomorrow? Or do you need more time to rest after the mission?

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

Tomorrow will do. Better be ready, Khun.

[Kiryu hopes to not have to hold back, really]

[lighthaus]

[ he will shank you old man

(just kidding

maybe). here's to their sparring adventures tomorrow! ]

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

[The next day, Kiryu was the one who sought Khun, in fact]

The courtyard will do, in ten minutes.

[And, having said that, Kiryu goes to wait over there. It's kind of funny that he does this cool badass guy routine without even realizing -- it's not that even that he does it on purpose, it just comes so natural it's funny. No wonder he's got a reputation for looking broody and distant]

[lighthaus]

You're lucky I like you.

[ because khun show up when normally he would not, because he doesn't like to be ordered around. ]

Weapons or no weapons?

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

I myself fight without weapons, but you have one if you want to. It'd be nothing new for me.

[Even in friendly fights. Kiryu already showed with the possessed Akira a butcher knife and the such being held by an opponent doesn't bother him, so he's more than alright if he's against someone who wants to shank him]

[lighthaus]

[ :thinking: ]

I don't need it and it'd probably make Tatara upset anyway. [ and he cares about that, so.

khun shakes out his shoulders and ties his hair up in preparation. ]

You have any terms? Or are we going until one of us says stop?

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

We go until one of us had enough. No healing yourself allowed.

[Kiryu can't believe he has to add a caveat about healing magic but that's the kind of place they're in, one where healing magic is plausible]