[He glances down to where his sword rests at his waist as always, despite the party atmosphere--and then he nods simply.]
Yes. It is the same sword, I can confirm it. [There's...really no doubt about it.] It is difficult to be sure how that is possible, but in a place like this...it is.
[...as for the rest--]
He has made it no secret that he has no interest in anyone but you. But there are many people in the Abe family; it would have been a stretch to assume he was my ancestor even so.
[It really is bizarre and dangerous, and Sousei's not sure how he feels about it either.]
...Mm. Thank you.
[what else does he say to something like that from the rather well-known Shikigami of the Abe family? It's a vote of confidence he wouldn't have expected, but he does appreciate it.
Ahem.
He'll focus on the other subject.]
Well, nonetheless now he can stop pining over you and the fact that you were not here.
[they are truly an Abe family of train wrecks... just leave them be, Botan, they can't be fixed.]
Yes, well... it is likely best left as it is. Do not concern yourself overly much with it. [With his relationship with Hirari......... it's just kind of Weird.]
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Yes. It is the same sword, I can confirm it. [There's...really no doubt about it.] It is difficult to be sure how that is possible, but in a place like this...it is.
[...as for the rest--]
He has made it no secret that he has no interest in anyone but you. But there are many people in the Abe family; it would have been a stretch to assume he was my ancestor even so.
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Well, I trust both of you with those swords so I know they are in safe hands.
[She looks at him with complete confidence. Before she blushes a little bit.]
He really does...The Abe family is quite large even when Hirari was young, so you are not wrong with that.
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...Mm. Thank you.
[what else does he say to something like that from the rather well-known Shikigami of the Abe family? It's a vote of confidence he wouldn't have expected, but he does appreciate it.
Ahem.
He'll focus on the other subject.]
Well, nonetheless now he can stop pining over you and the fact that you were not here.
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The reaction does get her to smile.]
Yes, he is a good person...he can be a little difficult to talk to at first. Kagemitsu-dono and him, have some similarities to you and Tenka at times.
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He'd really rather not be compared to Hirari, but it's not like he can just come out and say that to Botan.]
... I see. Well, he is not too terribly troublesome. [most of the time.
he guesses.]
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Then that's good to hear.
[She begins to laugh a little.]
I'm glad you've gotten to speak with him at least.
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...I understand him to some extent, if nothing else.
[Abe family assholes everywhere.]
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That is all you can do in some cases?
[Abe family of train wrecks.]
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Yes, well... it is likely best left as it is. Do not concern yourself overly much with it. [With his relationship with Hirari......... it's just kind of Weird.]
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I will make sure to not over stress it then. He's a good man, just interesting.
[Softly she laughs about that.]
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You are legitimately fond of him, aren't you? [He hadn't been sure before, but now....]
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It's hard not to...he's been chasing me for about 600 years now. [He was determined...that much was certain.]
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That is a very long time, yes. I suppose you would know him better than anyone at this point.
[It's amazing. Even if he doesn't entirely understand the entire reincarnation deal--it is amazing.]
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[It was something that most humans don't remember, but the curse was a strong thing.]
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... I see. I will take your word for his personality and better traits.
[Sousei hasn't exactly seen him at his best half the time.]
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You might see his better point if I'm around? I'm not sure. Regardless, I'm glad you are doing well.