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(Cont. from draft log here.)

[Asch, it seems, will always be full of impotent sound and fury. Van's quite certain he doesn't even see the irony of his reaction, insisting he's no one's puppet while letting Van pull his strings.

Van turns to face Asch again, arms crossed and chin up. No one's puppet, hm? Stupid boy, why don't you prove it?]

But why did you choose to fight? Why did you choose this strategy? What is it gaining you? Or did you not choose anything at all, and simply react as usual?

You may claim that I don't understand this situation, but don't dare say I don't understand you. You're as foolish and impulsive as ever.

Shut up, you don't know my situation at all!

[He's got nothing to prove to Van, of all people- he's seen plenty of what this world has to offer to understand the consequences of not cooperating. And he's not about to let the Malnosso's enemies tear him apart.

He still has a life to live...!]

Can't you even explain your reasoning? [Van is definitely mocking him now.] Share it, if you have such a superior understanding of how to fight a war. I'd like to hear my pupil's opinion.

Or is 'shut up' all you have to say for yourself?

[Asch bristles; it doesn't take a genius to see what Van's doing now.]

I don't have to explain myself to you. I'm not a child anymore, and I'm not your student. You did what you came here to do, didn't you? So get out.

[It's a good thing it doesn't take a genius: that's something Asch will certainly never be accused of possessing.]

You'll always be my student. [So possessive.] Whether you like it, or not.

[With a sigh, Van retrieves his sword and fastens the belt back on. He glances back over his shoulder while doing so, the very image of paternal disappointment.] You don't know everything, Asch, no matter how much you'd like to believe so. ...Don't toss those supplies out to spite me. Give them to someone else if you won't use them.

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I never said I wouldn't use them.

[He glowers quietly at Van, watching him closely. He's trying not to let the expression bother him - surely it's fake, after all. Just one more way of getting to him. That's what Van does.

But... even so...

...Tch. You're just being weak.]

[If it is fake, it's a very good fake. Van shakes his head, a tiny restrained movement, and smiles, albeit not a very happy smile. It's the tiredly smug expression of a person that knew exactly what was coming.] You don't need to say anything. I know how you are when upset. We'll try again, when you're ready to have a productive discussion.

[Like this was an everyday chat, about everyday things, and Asch is just a moody teenager who'll feel better in the morning. Like things between them could ever be as simple as that... as simple as that now. His hand is resting on the doorknob now, and unless Asch has anything else to say, that will be the end of their dealings today. Even Van knows Asch can only be pushed so far when unhappy before he does something foolish.

Actually, Van probably knows that better than anyone.]

[Asch purses his lips, considers (briefly) saying something in response to that, and finally thinks better of it, remaining silent and allowing Van to leave. He greatly dislikes being so obvious, but goading Van will only serve to prove his point, and that isn't something he wants, either. His gaze drifts to the medical kit Van had given him; once Van is gone, he'll have to give it a thorough examination. If it ends up being of any use to him, at least that will prove one thing: that Van is honestly still trying with him, for good or for ill.

Now what he plans to do with any trust he earns back... that remains to be seen. As always, the man is a damned enigma.]

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