[ given everything that has gone down in the tea room, might as well meet up here. someone got stabbed shortly after (or before) a "town hall of the dead" was held so. ]
Blade.
[ he chuckles, albeit a bit darker with not quite the same level of his typical humor. ]
Truthfully, I didn't expect to reunite with anyone after I gave myself up.
[ What's a little gathering without some friendly stabbing? ]
Death isn't always final for everyone.
A place like this that is divorced from normal reality means anything is possible.
But, I wasn't going to count on it. Merely acknowledged the possibility.
[ Though the chances of it did rise when Blade fulfilled the conditions of being eligible for a "wish", and then there were signs of communication between the dead. ]
the two of them have very different views of death and what happens to people after and i think that's great for them. especially when they're both having to deal with this place as another x factor. ]
No, I suppose it isn't.
[ he huffs and is quiet for a moment. when he speaks up again, he does so brightly and is full of gratitude. ]
Thank you, by the way, for carrying out my wish for me. I didn't have any doubts that you wouldn't but I need to thank you regardless.
[ If they had similar points of views here, imagine that. They are already the type of people to vibe enough as it is.
...Anyway, Blade's not expecting the thanks, so there is a moment of surprise.
But, then there's a slowly spreading smile on his face. Not a nice one; just something skirting close to one of his unhinged expressions. ]
Wonder if it's something I need thanks for. But, I'll accept it. Not everyone will be grateful.
...Though, what made you so sure I would follow-up on your request? I could have taken the wish for myself. Left everyone out to hung and dry, in pure agony, and betrayal.
[ ...that's not really his style, though. He's too straight-forward for calculated betrayals, but shh, he's asking anyways. ]
[ i, naru, would be losing my mind personally. we can't have cube and ww clown to clown connection immediately into blade to sabo unhinged clowned communication edition. ]
Because, if you asked me to do something similar for you, I would have followed through to my word.
[ simply said and slightly amused while being serious at the same time. ]
We're both men who have our own priorities and particular definitions of integrity that might clash with others, however, we're not the sort who would betray a person's final wish.
[ wait. give him a moment to hum to himself before "correcting" himself with a laugh. ]
[ We've really had enough of them just vibing too much...Blade and Sabo HAVE to have some space from that.
(There's still time for them to do so on other matters, but what are the chances?? Cube and WW will go down in history as the most, probably.) ]
...You would have listened.
[ Blade lets out a bark of a laugh at this, because this is just what he expected. But, it feels incredibly ironic. Even though they hadn't known each other for too long, the two of them managed to get each other rather well. ]
You're right, you're absolutely right.
Unless that person did something to desire that last act of cruelty...neither of us would consider betraying that last request.
Even if it wasn't something that could be said to know to pay off for us in the first place.
Even if it causes blood to be shed...
Neither one of us is a coward.
[ And, in some senses, they're men who keep their word. Even if it leads them down a place most would wish to turn back post-haste. ]
[ cube and ww can't be dethroned. at that point we might as well be playing the same character if they are. though it is a good thing that the differences that exist between them are considerable and character defining.
there is overlap, yes, but it isn't like 20+ things. nevertheless, blade's laugh would bring a smile to his face if it were possible for the hat to. ]
Nope. [ he says with a bit of a pop on the "p" and a laugh. ] We're both men of action and willing to accept the consequences that lie ahead. If anything, I'd say that the two of us are stubborn much to the displeasure of our partners.
[ there's still amusement in sabo's voice though he takes a moment to be a little sentimental—some fondness. just a bit. ]
...who I have the benefit of not being here with me. She would be absolutely devastated and furious at my current state.
...Though, there is something like an amused look at the mention of stubbornness. Fortunately (or unfortunately) Sabo has hit the nail on the head. It's so funny when it's only been a few weeks and yet each of them can know each other well enough to say such things. And not be too far from the mark. ]
...You're not wrong about that either.
Dan Heng knows how I am.
[ Though, hearing that bit of sentimentality, that fondness...he's kind of curious, particularly like this - in a good mood. ]
Someone close naturally would be. What's she like?
thanks for the confirmation that sabo had working eyes (and something else) when he brings up dan heng. there's no judgment here but sabo would be smiling if he had a way to. these two men and their long suffering partners. ]
What's she like?
[ he'll have to think about this since he's never had to explain her to anyone before. hmmm. ]
Strong—and I don't mean in physical strength alone. Her past is a sad story that's not uncommon for people back in my world but she doesn't let it hold her back. Instead, she spends her days with a smile on her face and helping those who were once like her.
[ for all of the fondness he used when speaking about her, he switches up the tone to be a be more serious. ]
Oh, but she has a terrible temper. [ a temper that sabo has been on the receiving end on a number of occasions. he sighs before providing an example. ] When I finally came back after my latest mission she tried to kick my face in before clinging to me crying.
[ Blade is a little more bold in his declarations than Dan Heng so happens to be - so he also sees no reason to deny the man happening to be his partner. Really funny how it was clocked so early on that everyone can tell they were exactly That.
But time going on sure did make it even more obvious... ]
One with inner strength despite her rough past. Though, I wonder how it isn't uncommon. Constant conflicts?
[ Balde's sure that there is no guarantee of that kind of strength in people, upon facing potential outside difficulties. Or inner ones, depending. ]
...I don't understand why she would do all of that.
Did you do something reckless to worry her?
[ And of course he just bluntly asks, because surely that is a possibility as to the why? Even with a terrible temper. Or, he supposes she could just be a huge, expressive worrywart. ]
Conflict seems to be a constant, too, but such is the nature of individuals. I'd imagine that the world would be pretty boring if there was absolute no conflict at all.
[ but it didn't mean that the conflict had to be something on a grand scale and involve injuring a great number of people. and it's a really good thing that sabo is just some hat when blade calls him out.
he's just going to casually clear his throat before he answers. ]
Ah. Well, it could be because she thought that I had died. Obviously, I was totally fine but there was quite a mess where people thought I was.
[ at least he's sounding somewhat apologetic about the whole thing..? ]
[ Blade merely says, though he doesn't know if he particularly really has thought too hard about it before - it is only now that he supposes he might have in truth? A world without conflict is preached as ideal, but he wonders what it would look like.
Letting it fade away and paying attention to the results of his call out post of Sabo, he hears this, and somehow isn't surprised. In fact... ]
...Definitely sounds like a mess that has your name on it.
[ Blade doesn't mean it in a totally bad way, he is just. Kind of really amused. ]
Good thing you managed to clear it up. I'm sure whatever other friends you had were worried too.
[ sabo might sound offended, but it's the kind of offended where it's faked. given the state of him right now, of course it would have his name spelled out all over it. the man is currently dead and embodying a hat.
he can't live that down or even try to deny it. ]
But yeah; they were. Everyone was so happy to see me and I even got this welcoming party of all things. [ he'll chuckle fondly at the memory. ] An army doesn't need to always be so serious...
Guess this gives us more of a reason to make sure everyone comes back, huh?
[ Blade can definitely tell that kind of tone by far - and fortunately, for him he has experience with Sabo's type of planning now. A twofer, and it makes it easier to tease. Even if it's rough around the edges.
When he speaks about how an army doesn't always need to be serious and all, though...it kind of reminds him of some things. Vaguely.
His past life. There were light-hearted moments like that too, he thinks. His previous associations from military positions on the Xianzhou and elsewhere... ]
I'm not one for parties. [ He avoids them. He will even avoid this recent one in this very week because he sucks like that. ] But, I understand their value.
Having a welcoming party...is a good reason to make sure everyone comes back.
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week 4, tuesday
[ Blade is here, hanging out at the tea room. Apparently this is really easiest.
The swordsman is more or less making sure there's no further shitshows, but also, making sure when they talk they are alone. ]
Didn't expect this is how we would reunite.
[ Granted he thought it'd take a little longer, but, it is what is. ]
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Blade.
[ he chuckles, albeit a bit darker with not quite the same level of his typical humor. ]
Truthfully, I didn't expect to reunite with anyone after I gave myself up.
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Death isn't always final for everyone.
A place like this that is divorced from normal reality means anything is possible.
But, I wasn't going to count on it. Merely acknowledged the possibility.
[ Though the chances of it did rise when Blade fulfilled the conditions of being eligible for a "wish", and then there were signs of communication between the dead. ]
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the two of them have very different views of death and what happens to people after and i think that's great for them. especially when they're both having to deal with this place as another x factor. ]
No, I suppose it isn't.
[ he huffs and is quiet for a moment. when he speaks up again, he does so brightly and is full of gratitude. ]
Thank you, by the way, for carrying out my wish for me. I didn't have any doubts that you wouldn't but I need to thank you regardless.
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...Anyway, Blade's not expecting the thanks, so there is a moment of surprise.
But, then there's a slowly spreading smile on his face. Not a nice one; just something skirting close to one of his unhinged expressions. ]
Wonder if it's something I need thanks for. But, I'll accept it. Not everyone will be grateful.
...Though, what made you so sure I would follow-up on your request? I could have taken the wish for myself. Left everyone out to hung and dry, in pure agony, and betrayal.
[ ...that's not really his style, though. He's too straight-forward for calculated betrayals, but shh, he's asking anyways. ]
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Because, if you asked me to do something similar for you, I would have followed through to my word.
[ simply said and slightly amused while being serious at the same time. ]
We're both men who have our own priorities and particular definitions of integrity that might clash with others, however, we're not the sort who would betray a person's final wish.
[ wait. give him a moment to hum to himself before "correcting" himself with a laugh. ]
Unless that person deserved it.
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(There's still time for them to do so on other matters, but what are the chances?? Cube and WW will go down in history as the most, probably.) ]
...You would have listened.
[ Blade lets out a bark of a laugh at this, because this is just what he expected. But, it feels incredibly ironic. Even though they hadn't known each other for too long, the two of them managed to get each other rather well. ]
You're right, you're absolutely right.
Unless that person did something to desire that last act of cruelty...neither of us would consider betraying that last request.
Even if it wasn't something that could be said to know to pay off for us in the first place.
Even if it causes blood to be shed...
Neither one of us is a coward.
[ And, in some senses, they're men who keep their word. Even if it leads them down a place most would wish to turn back post-haste. ]
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there is overlap, yes, but it isn't like 20+ things. nevertheless, blade's laugh would bring a smile to his face if it were possible for the hat to. ]
Nope. [ he says with a bit of a pop on the "p" and a laugh. ] We're both men of action and willing to accept the consequences that lie ahead. If anything, I'd say that the two of us are stubborn much to the displeasure of our partners.
[ there's still amusement in sabo's voice though he takes a moment to be a little sentimental—some fondness. just a bit. ]
...who I have the benefit of not being here with me. She would be absolutely devastated and furious at my current state.
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...Though, there is something like an amused look at the mention of stubbornness. Fortunately (or unfortunately) Sabo has hit the nail on the head. It's so funny when it's only been a few weeks and yet each of them can know each other well enough to say such things. And not be too far from the mark. ]
...You're not wrong about that either.
Dan Heng knows how I am.
[ Though, hearing that bit of sentimentality, that fondness...he's kind of curious, particularly like this - in a good mood. ]
Someone close naturally would be. What's she like?
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thanks for the confirmation that sabo had working eyes (and something else) when he brings up dan heng. there's no judgment here but sabo would be smiling if he had a way to. these two men and their long suffering partners. ]
What's she like?
[ he'll have to think about this since he's never had to explain her to anyone before. hmmm. ]
Strong—and I don't mean in physical strength alone. Her past is a sad story that's not uncommon for people back in my world but she doesn't let it hold her back. Instead, she spends her days with a smile on her face and helping those who were once like her.
[ for all of the fondness he used when speaking about her, he switches up the tone to be a be more serious. ]
Oh, but she has a terrible temper. [ a temper that sabo has been on the receiving end on a number of occasions. he sighs before providing an example. ] When I finally came back after my latest mission she tried to kick my face in before clinging to me crying.
[ can you believe it!!! ]
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But time going on sure did make it even more obvious... ]
One with inner strength despite her rough past. Though, I wonder how it isn't uncommon. Constant conflicts?
[ Balde's sure that there is no guarantee of that kind of strength in people, upon facing potential outside difficulties. Or inner ones, depending. ]
...I don't understand why she would do all of that.
Did you do something reckless to worry her?
[ And of course he just bluntly asks, because surely that is a possibility as to the why? Even with a terrible temper. Or, he supposes she could just be a huge, expressive worrywart. ]
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[ but it didn't mean that the conflict had to be something on a grand scale and involve injuring a great number of people. and it's a really good thing that sabo is just some hat when blade calls him out.
he's just going to casually clear his throat before he answers. ]
Ah. Well, it could be because she thought that I had died. Obviously, I was totally fine but there was quite a mess where people thought I was.
[ at least he's sounding somewhat apologetic about the whole thing..? ]
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[ Blade merely says, though he doesn't know if he particularly really has thought too hard about it before - it is only now that he supposes he might have in truth? A world without conflict is preached as ideal, but he wonders what it would look like.
Letting it fade away and paying attention to the results of his call out post of Sabo, he hears this, and somehow isn't surprised. In fact... ]
...Definitely sounds like a mess that has your name on it.
[ Blade doesn't mean it in a totally bad way, he is just. Kind of really amused. ]
Good thing you managed to clear it up. I'm sure whatever other friends you had were worried too.
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[ sabo might sound offended, but it's the kind of offended where it's faked. given the state of him right now, of course it would have his name spelled out all over it. the man is currently dead and embodying a hat.
he can't live that down or even try to deny it. ]
But yeah; they were. Everyone was so happy to see me and I even got this welcoming party of all things. [ he'll chuckle fondly at the memory. ] An army doesn't need to always be so serious...
Guess this gives us more of a reason to make sure everyone comes back, huh?
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[ Blade can definitely tell that kind of tone by far - and fortunately, for him he has experience with Sabo's type of planning now. A twofer, and it makes it easier to tease. Even if it's rough around the edges.
When he speaks about how an army doesn't always need to be serious and all, though...it kind of reminds him of some things. Vaguely.
His past life. There were light-hearted moments like that too, he thinks. His previous associations from military positions on the Xianzhou and elsewhere... ]
I'm not one for parties. [ He avoids them. He will even avoid this recent one in this very week because he sucks like that. ] But, I understand their value.
Having a welcoming party...is a good reason to make sure everyone comes back.
[ And it will be one he attends this time. ]