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[swordhardy]

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[worldbent]

Make the distinction all you like. The Matoba, too, were once simply mercenary bowmen.

If the only distinction is between the use of magic and the use of weaponry, it isn't much of one.

[swordhardy]

You’re so stubborn. Do you want me to be an exorcist that badly? Or are you homesick?

[worldbent]

I simply think it's a shame that something with as much potential and power as you will be brought down by your own refusal to self-examine.

You are wearing your heart on your face, Rangetsu-san. What's done is done, but it isn't an impossible task. You've simply given up. Can you truly be called "strong" like that?

[swordhardy]

What? I don’t have a heart on my face.

Can’t strength be carving your own path? Or are you so resigned to your assigned one that you can’t imagine anything different?

[worldbent]

[he hates you so much]

I'm talking about that disgusting malice that has bubbled up and ruined half your face. The result, no doubt, of corruption borne from a weak heart.

[swordhardy]

[ right on the money with that one ]

What, you don’t like it? I’m so sad.

[worldbent]

Neither do you.

[swordhardy]

It doesn’t bother me.

[worldbent]

Again, that would be easier to believe if you were not already too weak to guard your heart in the first place.

[swordhardy]

I’m handsome as hell. Why would it bother me? Give me some credit.

[worldbent]

I'm not talking about the outside, Rangetsu-san.

[swordhardy]

First a heart’s on my face, and now you’re not talking about it?

[worldbent]

I shouldn't be surprised that you fail to understand figures of speech.

[swordhardy]

What? I know plenty. Like “pair of dogs” and “don’t call the kettle a fish” and “beat you with a bush.” I know things.

[worldbent]

Ah, yes. "I know things", the famous rallying cry of the educated.

[swordhardy]

I’m not saying I’m a scholar, but I’ve read about three books. Maybe four.

[worldbent]

That's very impressive. I suppose they all had colorful pictures to help you along?

[swordhardy]

Pictures? No. Colored ink is expensive, you know? Most scrolls and books don't have them.

[worldbent]

You really are from the feudal era.

Shall I introduce you to films sometime? They're much more interesting than boring books.

[swordhardy]

I told you. I guess you wouldn’t realize, since I’ve adapted so well. It only took me a week to learn how to use the watch. Impressed?

I’ve seen one now. It was exciting, but I’d rather be out doing instead of sitting and watching.

[worldbent]

Quite. Who showed you?

[You know, since he highly doubts he figured it out all by himself...]

Not much exciting to 'do' around here. I think you just haven't seen the proper masterpieces yet.

[swordhardy]

Weiss. She took me to the "movies". I liked the popcorn.

Proper masterpieces? Like what?

[worldbent]

Really.

"Die Hard".

[swordhardy]

Wow, you don’t have to be so mean because I don’t know.

[worldbent]

I would never be cruel to you, Rangetsu-san.

Perhaps something more family-oriented would appeal to you? How about "Fast And The Furious"?