[His intentions aren't so far departed from Cain's, this time - a stake out for information on the attacks widened into something more interesting. The quality of his companion, a man who risked himself to pick apart a fighting ring for no immediate profit.
A man foolish enough to be coerced into whatever role Takasugi wants him in, time and time again, yet discerning enough to keep his true aim obscured under a polite, friendly jib.
Annoying. But not someone he can leave to themselves.] Aa, it would be boring without you.
[The closest to a true statement he's made all night.
Boots on his thighs don't even elicit a glance downwards, the weight a familiar gesture even if it's been over a decade since such casual camaraderie has been levied up on him. He remembers how to return it, leaning back in his chair to give Cain more space to spread as he wishes.] Well, he seems confident enough I'll be gentle, so... how about this-
Once, perusing the market on an early morning together, something quite unusual caught his fancy. A gleaming ring, not on display but worn by a beauty tending to her booth. He asked her for the price, which of course surprised her, since something that personal usually isn't for sale.
But she agreed to give it up - seems she was in some dire need of a few things.
He won't admit it, of course, but I think it was her he was interested in, and he was just using the ring as an excuse to try and woo her.
And the lengths he went to would have swept many women off their feet, I think. First she asked for a rare flower, only found in the mountains. So on a journey he went, dragging me along of course, to pick the perfect blossom. A few wolf attacks later, he returned with the gift.
Then she asked for water from a remote spring; we ruined our boots getting it. And then she fancied a pet bird from the seaside - it took him days to catch, you should have heard him trying to imitate its little peeping. It was so pathetic it was almost cute.
After that was a blanket, and then a goblet, and then finally a necklace imbued with magic for protection. Once the final gift was given - and he was glowing when he handed it over - she thanked him and told him to meet her there that night.
When he showed up, the whole booth was gone.
We haven't seen her since. [He shrugs, shaking his head with a depreciating smile.] It's all too easy to get away with anything in this city, huh?
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A man foolish enough to be coerced into whatever role Takasugi wants him in, time and time again, yet discerning enough to keep his true aim obscured under a polite, friendly jib.
Annoying. But not someone he can leave to themselves.] Aa, it would be boring without you.
[The closest to a true statement he's made all night.
Boots on his thighs don't even elicit a glance downwards, the weight a familiar gesture even if it's been over a decade since such casual camaraderie has been levied up on him. He remembers how to return it, leaning back in his chair to give Cain more space to spread as he wishes.] Well, he seems confident enough I'll be gentle, so... how about this-
Once, perusing the market on an early morning together, something quite unusual caught his fancy. A gleaming ring, not on display but worn by a beauty tending to her booth. He asked her for the price, which of course surprised her, since something that personal usually isn't for sale.
But she agreed to give it up - seems she was in some dire need of a few things.
He won't admit it, of course, but I think it was her he was interested in, and he was just using the ring as an excuse to try and woo her.
And the lengths he went to would have swept many women off their feet, I think. First she asked for a rare flower, only found in the mountains. So on a journey he went, dragging me along of course, to pick the perfect blossom. A few wolf attacks later, he returned with the gift.
Then she asked for water from a remote spring; we ruined our boots getting it. And then she fancied a pet bird from the seaside - it took him days to catch, you should have heard him trying to imitate its little peeping. It was so pathetic it was almost cute.
After that was a blanket, and then a goblet, and then finally a necklace imbued with magic for protection. Once the final gift was given - and he was glowing when he handed it over - she thanked him and told him to meet her there that night.
When he showed up, the whole booth was gone.
We haven't seen her since. [He shrugs, shaking his head with a depreciating smile.] It's all too easy to get away with anything in this city, huh?
Or maybe he's just a special kind of idiot.