[Especially when you're not already used to it. Even Sousei feels as though he hasn't entirely adapted, in some ways... but he simply nods. And he can't help much with making them feel more at home, since he's not the most warm person around, but--]
The best we can do is be certain that they remain safe. The rest will come in time.
But even so, he tilts his head vaguely. And ultimately, what he ends up saying is could probably actually be taken as well-meaning teasing, if not for the way his expression still doesn't change at all--]
Is your answer to enjoying yourself always drinking?
[Trucy Wright, huh... It's a thoroughly foreign name, but he simply nods in response, moving away from the trees now (he at least learns from his mistakes).]
My name is Abe no Sousei. [...]
While I can't speak to whether or not it would have been "mean" [he doesn't really...think in that sort of way.] it did save me from having to drop that glass.
[A true tragedy for the dance floor. The wallflower kingdom will flourish with such a great wallflowery leader, though...
BUT SPEAKING OF "IF THAT'S THE MASTER I GET"--]
It's not like I can up and pick my own master, y'know. [Except he probably is one of the least hopeless swords in the bunch, so instead of going into the 'swords are tools' spiel - even if he holds similar beliefs - he immediately follows that up with:] But not just anyone can wield a difficult sword! I only look for masters who will use me well and dress me cutely. [Good work Kashuu, and good luck to everyone who's stuck with this prissy princess sword.....
That said, he's got other dance partners to find and some aliens to eventually murder!! So he turns, too, but pauses before he goes.]
Hey... If you spend a lot of time around them, treat them nice, 'kay? —Well! Someone who says the stuff you do wouldn't have any trouble with that. [But he's pretty protective of his fellow dinguses, and he knows how Souza in particular can be... Just scoping out the babysitters here, don't mind him. Apparently he already approves, since he's still looking cheerful when he raises his hand in a parting gesture.]
Anyway, thanks for the dance, Stiff-san. Let's do it again sometime!
[Seren seemed like the sort of person that would go to parties... Sousei keeps getting this 150% confused, clearly.... all of these erroneous assumptions about him.]
It is for the better to try new things, typically, I would agree with that.
[You swords and your "I can't pick my master" nonsense. As far as Sousei's concerned, any creature that's sentient and capable of thoughts and choices should pick their own master. Otherwise, it's just blind service--and as he has well learned, blind service does nobody any good.
But it's clear that this discussion is over, but nonetheless as opposed to his reluctance from the rest of the night, Sousei crosses his arms, meets Kashuu's eyes, and says--]
Then when that time comes, we will discuss this further as well.
[Well then.
And with that, he turns on his heel and heads off the dance floor.
Consistent or not, that's still frequent. Do you know if there's any relation between them? [ It doesn't really sound like there is, just from what he told her, but it's worth asking. ]
It is sensible. [ A pause. ] One cannot possible be expected to predict everything and prepare for it.
...is there any person or organisation in charge of anything here? Someone not native to this place. [ Curiosity makes him ask this question, because what is freedom. What is choices. Saitou isn't used to this at all. ]
[Sousei's words always go appreciated, though. Realism is something Hinata feels gratitude for, because it's often something that he can work toward. Helping them overcome their feelings is something he can do as well, but not something solely up to him.]
Yeah. I've warned them about the things that happen here... and if something happens, I'm sure they won't be on their own, even if I can't be there right away...
[There's some insecurity because goodness knows he saw friends die before, but at least here is better.]
jae-ha, the beautiful green dragon and sousei's new boyfriend.
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