[It's not so much that people aren't helping him! But finding yourself alone in a faraway land with no friends is a difficult transition. He's met a handful of people, some who seem to be more helpful than others, but no real long-lasting connections. At least not yet.
He'll get there.]
No, they didn't hurt me. I... I don't know how I managed it, but I got through relatively unscathed. [Mentally he was scarred, and he would never forget what he saw (likely that he'd have nightmares) but at least he made it out in one piece.] I usually hid when I heard something coming. I wasn't armed so I wasn't sure I'd be able to take anything in a fight.
[Being without the katana, no matter if he knows how to use it or not, was terrifying on many levels.]
No, that's smart, those...those guys are bad. Bad news. Better to hide and get away. You still got a place here in Willful Machine, right? Somewhere safe-?
[with a little nod of his own:] That's probably for the best. And, and checking in will help too, you know? So I'll know if you're in trouble or not. You're...not as alone as you think.
[wow, hearing himself say that sure is...a taste of his own bitter medicine, huh? is that really something the guy who died to his own loneliness have a right to say?]
I know. [He reaches across the table, reaching to Manabu's hand.] You aren't either.
[He considers Manabu a friend despite their relationship still being a new one. Relatively speaking, that is. It's amazing what sort of horrors can bring people together.]
[Manabu bristles instinctually, fingers curling in on themselves under the hand. his hair fluffs up a bit with a surge of static electricity that creeps from his shoulder and through his knuckles, emitting nothing more than a couple sparks - like touching a metal door handle after shuffling around in wool.]
Gih-! S-sorry! [he retracts his hand quickly, rubbing at the back of his neck and looking away in embarrassment.] Sorry...
[He retracts his hand quickly, shaking it out as he looks at Manabu with a bit of shock. It takes a few moments, but he finds himself laughing lightly.]
Don't be sorry. [He says, rubbing the back of his neck.] It's all right.
[Magnet's head peeks up out from under the table, giving a growl-yip.
meanwhile, Manabu breathes out a feeble sound in a shaky exhale.]
I-I'm working on it. The blood-stuff, I mean. A guy named Diluc...he's been helping me figure out how this all works for me. So. Less of that...one day.
[Ryunosuke pats at Magnet's head, scratching lightly behind his ears.]
You'll get there. [He says as he picks up his cup of tea again to take a drink.] Especially if you have help to learn. [A pause, before he continues.] I'm looking at learning hand-to-hand combat from someone.
Yes, I mean I'm not much of a fighter. [He shakes his head.] From Nehan. He arrived around the same time I did. [He thinks about it for a second.] Though, I wouldn't be opposed from learning from multiple people.
[Nehan... Manabu frowns, trying to place a face to a name. he's...pretty sure he's heard the name? but no face comes to mind.
distractedly:] Aa, mm... [refocused:] Uh, ye-yeah. I think so, too. I mean, if folks are from all sorts of places and situations, there's probably some good insight.
I certainly hope so. [He's thinking about asking for help with his katana soon too. With everything that is going on, he's not confident in his abilities if he were to get into a confrontation.] I'm not confident about my odds if I got into a fight.
May-maybe here in Willful Machine, but...if you need to get around besides there, let me know? With all the pathways getting mixed up, getting lost is easy, and you need someone to have your back...
Escorting people safely used to be part of my job. Before the nightmare. So.
I will keep that in mind. Thank you for the kind offer. [He smiles. It really was generous of Manabu to offer to watch his back. He just wishes he could return the favor without feeling like he'll get in the way if a fight were to happen. He's going to learn one way or another.] Hopefully I'll be more familiar with Trench soon. I still feel like a fish out of water.
[Still feels a little aimless. He'll find his place and purpose here, it just might take time. Time he's not entirely certain they really have, but time never-the-less.]
I think it'd be stupid if it did, but...that's...how things worked before. And how things are shaping up to be working here, too. [he sighs, shaking his head a little. he's not thrilled about it.]
Because it means...there are going to be new things to worry about.
Ah. [Which meant they could anticipate something happening but not what.] We better do what we can to prepare for whatever Trench will throw at us. Though I don't think you can prepare much for the unknown.
Yeah. We move forward. [He smiles, reaching down to pat at Magnet's head again, finally feeling like he can relax after such a horrible event. Not that he was going to let his guard down, but for now he can enjoy Manabu's company.] Thank you, Manabu.
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He'll get there.]
No, they didn't hurt me. I... I don't know how I managed it, but I got through relatively unscathed. [Mentally he was scarred, and he would never forget what he saw (likely that he'd have nightmares) but at least he made it out in one piece.] I usually hid when I heard something coming. I wasn't armed so I wasn't sure I'd be able to take anything in a fight.
[Being without the katana, no matter if he knows how to use it or not, was terrifying on many levels.]
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No, that's smart, those...those guys are bad. Bad news. Better to hide and get away. You still got a place here in Willful Machine, right? Somewhere safe-?
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[He doesn't think he'd get out a second time.]
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[wow, hearing himself say that sure is...a taste of his own bitter medicine, huh? is that really something the guy who died to his own loneliness have a right to say?]
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[He considers Manabu a friend despite their relationship still being a new one. Relatively speaking, that is. It's amazing what sort of horrors can bring people together.]
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Gih-! S-sorry! [he retracts his hand quickly, rubbing at the back of his neck and looking away in embarrassment.] Sorry...
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Don't be sorry. [He says, rubbing the back of his neck.] It's all right.
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meanwhile, Manabu breathes out a feeble sound in a shaky exhale.]
I-I'm working on it. The blood-stuff, I mean. A guy named Diluc...he's been helping me figure out how this all works for me. So. Less of that...one day.
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You'll get there. [He says as he picks up his cup of tea again to take a drink.] Especially if you have help to learn. [A pause, before he continues.] I'm looking at learning hand-to-hand combat from someone.
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distractedly:] Aa, mm... [refocused:] Uh, ye-yeah. I think so, too. I mean, if folks are from all sorts of places and situations, there's probably some good insight.
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after a beat:] You got anyone you can buddy up with when you're out? Just in case?
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May-maybe here in Willful Machine, but...if you need to get around besides there, let me know? With all the pathways getting mixed up, getting lost is easy, and you need someone to have your back...
Escorting people safely used to be part of my job. Before the nightmare. So.
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[Still feels a little aimless. He'll find his place and purpose here, it just might take time. Time he's not entirely certain they really have, but time never-the-less.]
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But...it may be over soon. If this is change is following the whole...monthly rules thing.
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You think it will only last the month? I certainly hope that's the case. I'd rather not feel lost every time I leave my flat.
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Because it means...there are going to be new things to worry about.
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