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[dissonates]

Natalia's gone.

[It's early morning; between Natalia's sudden disappearance and Guy's little event-related affair this past week, Asch is officially in a shit mood right now, and has entered that oh-so pleasant "leave me the hell alone" mentality that he's so fond of. Thus, he's left the house and wandered off to walk along the river along the western side of the village, heading for nowhere in particular - his only goal is to get out.

If you're willing to handle his bitchery, feel free to strike up a conversation or meet him en route. He's armed but for once not dangerous, just moody. |D]

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[dissonates]

It's just an experiment. [He's been telling himself that practically non-stop this whole week to keep from exploding, too. Stupid Guy. Stupid girls. Stupid everything, dammit.] You deal with your problems and you move on. That's how it goes.

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[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

[Miyabi has been repeating that to herself, too, and honestly? It does jack to help with the bad mood. :| So excuse her for looking rather disbelievingly down at you. You're not fooling anyone, redhead.]

If it were that easy, I don't believe you or I would be here right now. If I were a little bigger, I'd suggest a good spar, but it's hard finding a good place to practice. Besides, I wouldn't want to hurt you~

[She's only half teasing, really. Poncles are rather proud little things sometimes, and Miyabi doesn't let her size rule how she acts and lives. She could totally take you, too. B|]

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Oh come on, again? I still owe you one crossdressing incident.

[dissonates]

In that case, why not double that up with that date you're planning? It can be your formal wear.

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[dissonates]

[He hardly fools anyone these days. It's getting pretty frustrating.]

Don't make me laugh. I don't fight little girls.

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Now now, that wouldn't be fair to Nami. I promised her a nice date, not a farce.

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[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

[Poor Asch, you're getting to be so transparent. And Miyabi just laughs happily. Come one, she's just teasing you. Laughter is the best medicine...though we're not sure if you're capable of laughter. Hm. 8|a]

My, how noble of you~ But underestimating your opponent can lead to a very swift defeat, my friend. I've had much longer to practice the art of the sword, I'm sure. Though...I would very much like to see you fight. You don't look like you'd use the same style as me. What kind of blade do you use, anyway? Sumomo is a katana.

[dissonates]

I think the phrase is "back to the drawing board", in that case.

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[dissonates]

[He huffs very faintly, looking like he's going to ignore her question for a moment, then grabs the hilt of his sword, drawing it out a few inches to show her. It's just his Maestro broadsword, nothing fancy.]

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

...are you going to be all right?

[dissonates]

[Dammit, Guy, after all this teasing and you have to go and ask the hard questions.]

...I'll manage.

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

[That's just how he rolls.] Just manage, huh?

I think we can deal with that for now.

[dissonates]

If you're honour-bound to be honest, I didn't want to lie.

[And it would be too obvious if he tried to say that he was fine, anyway.]

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

No no, I expected it. Thank you.

[dissonates]

[He's quiet for a long moment, then mumbles.]

How I feel hasn't changed.

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Same. [Immediate answer. No hesitation.]

[dissonates]

[...And that's enough of a reassurance, really. He's tired of talking about his feelings and he really doesn't want to talk about Natalia, so he'll go back to avoiding things.]

...Then if you still feel like making dinner, I'm hungry.

[Voice]

[knightofratatosk]

But I know that it hurts, and...

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

I'd be honored to. [And so he does just that.]

[Voice]

[dissonates]

And what? There's nothing you can do about it. You deal with it and move on. Comfort does nothing except make you rely on people.

[Action]

[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

[Asch, lifting thr sword out a few inches does not give the full effect of seeing the entire blade. Miyabi frowns, facepalms, but takes a look, moving down closer - to his shoulder. From what she does see, it's rather impressive.]

You've used it a lot. [She nods and smiles. Nothing fancy, but nothing she's ever seen before. The hilt, design, and color was completely different.] It must trust you, and you must be quite skilled. I wasn't kidding when I said I'd like to spar. I don't think that's possible though. But it'd be fun.

...How are you feeling?

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[dissonates]

[Look it's enough, okay 8| once you've seen an inch or two you've seen it all. He shrugs aside her question, though.]

I'm fine, you don't have to keep checking on me. How long do you plan on staying out here, anyway?

[Voice]

[knightofratatosk]

It can make you feel better to know that you're not alone when you're feeling sad. I don't think that's such a bad thing at all.

[Voice]

[dissonates]

Didn't seem to do a damn thing for you, did it?

[HE HAS NOT FORGOTTEN 8| Sorry Emil.]

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[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

[You are talking to a sword fanatic, Squishy. A few inches is never enough. :\ Miyabi crosses her arms and tilts her head to one side, speaking in a matter-of-fact tone.]

Sorry, but I'm just concerned. You're a friend of my goddess, and a friend of mine, Master Asch. I'd just like you not to be upset. And I dunno, there's not much else to do here. But if you want me to leave, I won't take offense. [She shrugs as well, putting her hands behind her head and looking at his face.] How about you, though? You shouldn't stay out too long either.