[Ah Tenka...of course, Sousei is like this because of the impact Tenka made on him as a child. But then, they both know that. There's no need to rehash what is obvious to the both of them.
Instead, he accepts that name--"Yamainu-san", and it is accurate, and he won't deny it--and nods once, simply. He does know them best; they're his squad. He knows their habits, their dreams, their hopes. He wants to help them reach those.
And they will. After the Orochi. So very soon.]
...Of course. I have spent ten more years getting to know them. [...but.] We may be disbanded, but they will not disappear. You will still have time to get to know them as people.
no subject
Instead, he accepts that name--"Yamainu-san", and it is accurate, and he won't deny it--and nods once, simply. He does know them best; they're his squad. He knows their habits, their dreams, their hopes. He wants to help them reach those.
And they will. After the Orochi. So very soon.]
...Of course. I have spent ten more years getting to know them. [...but.] We may be disbanded, but they will not disappear. You will still have time to get to know them as people.
[Just...not as the Yamainu. And that's fine.]