[ Just for good measure, he gives Sousei another glance over.
Nope, nothing similar at all; sano and shinpachi are deluded and the fact they are both linefacing at each other is not a dead giveaway ]
That is something they do with great frequency. [ He exhales a little. So much for the Shinsengumi's reputation.
except, he also doesn't mind the teasing at times. He's...well, he's also fond of them as well despite this sot of impression they have made upon you, Sousei. ]
[So much for that indeed--though if Sousei were to be entirely honest, they've improved his opinion of the Shinsengumi a great deal. It's not like they had a particularly great reputation in his time either, after all.
But Shinpachi, and Sano....]
...Nonetheless, they are good people. [He'll acknowledge that much.] And good sparring partners.
[ At some point, of them stopped keeping track of their personal wins and losses when they sparred. Saitou has both won and lost against Shinpachi and Sano, and it's always been a way to pass free time. ]
[ There is a moment of true disappointment that flashes across Saitou's face before he frowns. It wasn't the thing about values or different worlds and times. Just the "fewer people who devote their lives to the sword". ]
I see. [ His own world comes up in his thoughts; guns were more and more in demand now and he still couldn't see himself firing one. ] There are those who would call us outdated, but I cannot change my values, even with the times.
[Yeah, he's going to keep the little tidbit about swords being banned in his time out of this conversation. No need to break his new acquaintance's heart or anything......]
... While it is true that times change, at times rather rapidly, to give up our values at the first hint of change would be to give up who we are ourselves.
[They all have to change, but...their values do not.]
I have chosen to devote my life to the sword as well, despite my family name. Though times are changing, I don't intend to give that up.
[ He wouldn't even know that he was one of the few people that got to keep their swords during that period in time...because even so, it's certainly saddening. ]
I agree. [ Unconsciously, he wraps his fingers around the hilt of his sword as he speaks. ] I would not give it up, either.
[ when all dontens and hakus meet, all will be made known
While it's not exactly consoling to here that this place is not free of dangers, he's used to it, and it's not even about happiness that he has a chance to use his sword. It's more that he can find a use for it here. ]
I am willing to live with that. [ Quite well, in fact. ]
I see. [ Long periods of inactivity? That..that is something he's not used to, for sure. When was the last time he wasn't busy fighting, planning, following orders? A year ago? Two years?
He foresees a lot of wandering in the future. Mundane things. ]
Thank you for informing me. Is there anything else I should be aware of?
A dojo? [ Magical words to him. Something familiar. Although talking to people who understand his time and era was also nice. He had to admit, upon awakening here, he assumed he'd be the only one.
He relaxes his stance, imperceptibly. ] Yes, it is. [ As soon as he finds it, he'll probably visit everyday. ]
[They're even, as far as Sousei's concerned--even more so with the offer to spar. Saitou holds himself like a competent swordsman; Sousei can't deny that he'd be interested in that.]
...Yes, I am often there. Should you ever desire a spar, I would be willing.
[as official and poised as Sousei looks, he gets...well, bored. He's been bored here. Saitou will probably provide a challenge.]
[ It's been a while since he sparred. There was fighting, and there was killing, and daily training in the morning that consisted of solitary exercises...but sparring? That's definitely missed. ]
I will likely take you up on your offer. [ Oh, he'll be a challenge. For sure. He doesn't go easy on the people who know what they're doing. ]
[They can beat each other up in the name of sparring, it'll be great.
But for now, Sousei is satisfied to nod at that.]
That sounds acceptable. Then I will allow you to continue adjusting to this place. [and/or scoping out the place, Sousei knows he sure did that for ages until he was even mildly comfortable.
And with that... sort of farewell... (no that was awful, Sousei) he turns on his heel to go.
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Did they. [ Deadpan. ]
I see no similarities. [ Whatever are his fellow captains talking about. He's going to need a talk with them soon enough. ]
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[guys no??? even this conversation makes it clear how similar you are.]
...But then, they are clearly fond of teasing people for no apparent good reason.
[He says that, but he kind of is honestly fond of them............. whoops.]
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Nope, nothing similar at all; sano and shinpachi are deluded and the fact they are both linefacing at each other is not a dead giveaway ]
That is something they do with great frequency. [ He exhales a little. So much for the Shinsengumi's reputation.
except, he also doesn't mind the teasing at times. He's...well, he's also fond of them as well despite this sot of impression they have made upon you, Sousei. ]
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But Shinpachi, and Sano....]
...Nonetheless, they are good people. [He'll acknowledge that much.] And good sparring partners.
[because quite frankly, he otherwise gets bored.]
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[ At some point, of them stopped keeping track of their personal wins and losses when they sparred. Saitou has both won and lost against Shinpachi and Sano, and it's always been a way to pass free time. ]
Have you known them long?
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[He tilts his head thoughtfully, considering the amount of time he's been here, and then adds--]
There are not many challenges here when it comes to sparring. [so he's...glad they're here... or he'd be bored out of his mind.
He and Tenka can only spar so many times.]
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He proud of that
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[When you don't have samurai or people from ye olden Japan, well...]
...There are fewer people who devote their lives to the sword. [Properly.]
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I see. [ His own world comes up in his thoughts; guns were more and more in demand now and he still couldn't see himself firing one. ] There are those who would call us outdated, but I cannot change my values, even with the times.
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... While it is true that times change, at times rather rapidly, to give up our values at the first hint of change would be to give up who we are ourselves.
[They all have to change, but...their values do not.]
I have chosen to devote my life to the sword as well, despite my family name. Though times are changing, I don't intend to give that up.
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I agree. [ Unconsciously, he wraps his fingers around the hilt of his sword as he speaks. ] I would not give it up, either.
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more than a few.Sousei nods simply, relaxing at that.]
And we won't. [That's easy and simple, even if the actual action of it is not so much.] Here, your sword will see use, if nothing else.
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when all dontens and hakus meet, all will be made knownWhile it's not exactly consoling to here that this place is not free of dangers, he's used to it, and it's not even about happiness that he has a chance to use his sword. It's more that he can find a use for it here. ]
I am willing to live with that. [ Quite well, in fact. ]
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Which is why Sousei has to warn him--]
Though there are often long periods of inactivity here as well, which you will have to deal with.
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He foresees a lot of wandering in the future. Mundane things. ]
Thank you for informing me. Is there anything else I should be aware of?
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Vaguely, Sousei's tone gets every so slightly more amused. It's really hardly noticeable, but...the life of a lineface, really.]
There is a dojo here. [There are tons of things he could tell Saitou, like about the man-eating fish or the phones or the weird weather. But.
He thinks this will be more useful to him.]
It is more familiar to us than many places here. [and he's offering it up as a safe haven of sorts.]
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He relaxes his stance, imperceptibly. ] Yes, it is. [ As soon as he finds it, he'll probably visit everyday. ]
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[Maybe they're not that similar, but even so he can understand a familiar spirit.]
It is in the Gymnasium here--the building is large, you will be unable to miss it.
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I assume I will find you there? [ Or, rather, "I'd be willing to spar with you" is the unspoken question. ]
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...Yes, I am often there. Should you ever desire a spar, I would be willing.
[as official and poised as Sousei looks, he gets...well, bored. He's been bored here. Saitou will probably provide a challenge.]
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I will likely take you up on your offer. [ Oh, he'll be a challenge. For sure. He doesn't go easy on the people who know what they're doing. ]
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But for now, Sousei is satisfied to nod at that.]
That sounds acceptable. Then I will allow you to continue adjusting to this place. [and/or scoping out the place, Sousei knows he sure did that for ages until he was even mildly comfortable.
And with that... sort of farewell... (no that was awful, Sousei) he turns on his heel to go.
BYE, SAITOU!!]