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[shixiong]

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[swordflash]

[ awk.

while the islanders lucked out in terms of time, it doesn't sound like the island itself was much fun. ]

Ms. Mitsuri, right? Flayn told me about her.

[shixiong]

That's correct. [ yes!! lady kanroji... ah, fond memories. (and also depressing, but that's besides the point.) ]

She had mentioned to me that she trained in the art of hunting demons. Do you do so as well, young master?

[swordflash]

[ he's heard very good things, but the mention of demon slaying makes him shrivel up. ]

I trained for a year, but I haven't slain a single demon.

She's a Pillar, isn't she? She's much stronger than I am.

[shixiong]

[ oh dear. yin yu looks a bit sympathetic, turning to properly look at his companion... ]

...The training you've done certainly isn't a waste. If you haven't reached the end product yet, then each day you work is only a step on the path towards doing so.

[ it's very gently encouraging...teacher shixiong pops out. ]

[swordflash]

[ those beautifully eloquent words are wasted on him. ]

I'm already at the end, aren't I? I've been accepted into the Corps and everything. It's just a matter of time before a demon eats me.

[shixiong]

Do you continually train, since you've entered the Corps? Do you work hard?

[ genuine and gentle curiosity! ]

[swordflash]

I swing the sword around sometimes, but . . .

[ he shrinks in on himself. is that working hard? probably not. ]

[shixiong]

[ hm. well, it's not unfamiliar... yin yu was the lead disciple of a sect once upon a time, and has taught all kinds of shidi, from the overenergetic excited and eager ones to the quietest, most nervous.

he pauses. ] ...Would you mind sparring with me, young master?

[swordflash]

[ sparring. what a dreadful word. he's no master, either. ]

Huh? Here?

[shixiong]

It doesn't have to be now, though, if you wouldn't mind, there is the space. We're required to spend all day together, aren't we, for the task?

[ ah! well, he wouldn't want to press. he puts his hand to his fist, politely and apologetically bowing. ] We don't have to, though-- if you're uncomfortable, of course.

[swordflash]

No, you don't have to bow . . .

[ he's just a kid while yin yu is a grown-up several times over. weird thought, that. ]

I wouldn't make a very good sparring partner.

[shixiong]

[ well... no offense but yeah he can tell.

he's way too polite to say that, though. by way of explanation: ] Many years ago, I taught students in swordsmanship and the martial arts of a sect. It wouldn't so much be a partner, as I'd like to see your skills--and perhaps there are some ways I could be of assistance to you as you hone your craft, even here. A blade unused is a blade dulled, after all.

[swordflash]

[ oh, no. a teacher. ]

I wouldn't say that I was ever sharp. If you see my skills now, you'll be sorely disappointed, so it's better that you don't.

[shixiong]

[ ..... ?? ]

Young master... If you aren't practicing, isn't that just setting yourself up to be killed, with a job like hunting demons....?

[swordflash]

[ things fall suddenly silent as zenitsu trembles in place until he bends over backwards to form a bridge with his body. ]

No matter how much I practice, I'm gonna die!

[shixiong]

[ ??!?!?? ]

Ah--young master? [ oh gods what does he do with this??!? fretting, immediately, hovering a bit as if he could try and help him up -- ] It's alright, really, calm down... I won't make you do anything you're so uncomfortable with...

[ aaaaaaaaa ]

[swordflash]

[ the bridge collapses as he leans forward but falls to his knees. ]

It's been a while since I saw a demon, but I'm still so scared!