soul_campaign | 010; video; January 30, morning

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010; video; January 30, morning

[This post is almost eerily similar to her last one. Still made from the apartment she shared with Takasugi in Death City Heights except this time there was no smile on her face. In fact you could almost say there really wasn't much of an expression on her face at all. Which is just fine. She'd taken some time to compose herself before making this post, after all.]

For those who knew him, Takasugi Shinsuke has sent back by BREW.

[A short message, tone quiet and measured, and then feed ends. Or rather it does for most people.]

[ filter to: Shibusen ]

I know these apartments are supposed to be for partnered pairs only, but would it be all right if I stayed here for a little while longer? At least...[She trails off, but pushes on after a deep breath.] At least until it's certain he's not coming back. I understand if that's asking too much but... [She doesn't want to leave just yet.] I'd really appreciate it.

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[Mitsunari can only grimace.]

He has gone?

Yes.

...Hmn.

[He recognizes the need for comfort but the means is entirely foreign to him. Mitsunari had never been one to handle these situations delicately, he was always blunt and honest, straight-forward to a fault. Yet now isn't the time to point out the obvious, it isn't a time to chastise her.]

You are not at fault.

...I know.

[It might actually be easier if it was. At least that would imply there was something she could have done.]

I'll be fine.[He didn't ask, but she needed to say it. Needed to repeat it as many times as it takes to make herself believe it. Because she couldn't afford to break now. Not when she had things she needed to do. Responsibilities she needed to shoulder.]

You are permitted to grieve.

[Even if tears were little more than a sign of weakness is most situations, they may be acceptable here. A partner was part of an intense bond between Weapon and Meister - and though Mitsunari himself remained unpartnered, it would be akin to losing someone like Yoshitsugu.

And this is the second time Aqua has lost a partner.]

[To be honest, the only one who wasn't permitting Aqua to grieve was herself.]

Maybe later. I can't afford to do that now.

Do as you deem fit, then. [He pauses a moment before adding-] Should you wish to spar, to focus your mind elsewhere, I shall be at the training ground.

[If it was anyone else she might have asked if they were sure, if she wouldn't be a bother. But of course, this was Mitsunari. He wouldn't have offered if he hadn't wanted to.]

I'll be there in a bit. After I've wrapped up some things.

[With a curt nod, Mitsunari disconnects the feed on the communicator.

Whenever Aqua is ready, Mitsunari will on the training ground, working with a practice sword himself as he passes the time.]

[He didn't have to wait long before she arrives. As much as she was relieved she could stay, she couldn't stand the feeling of being there alone right now. Not when she was hyper-aware of the fact that it was only her there.

She didn't say anything, opting to go grab a practice weapon of her own first.]

[Mitsunari catches sight of Aqua's arrival while he's in mid-swing with his own practice sword, already warmed up from the wait. He steps back and breathes, drawing the wooden sword he'd been practising with closer to his body before stretching out, craning his neck.]

You've arrived.

[It's the closest thing to a warm greeting he will make.]

[She responded to his greeting with a nod. She couldn't even muster up a smile right now. It was taking far too much effort just to keep herself composed.

She pulled out a practice sword before making her way back over.]

Ready?

Of course...

[Mitsunari gestures towards her with his own practice sword, sharp eyes focusing on her. Her mind is still clouded by her thoughts, this much he's certain of - he will need to push her mind and urge her to clear that fog, even if it's for but a short time.]

This will be our first time truly practising in this fashion... I have experienced your skill as a Meister, it is now where I shall test you as a swordsman.

[He straightens out, wooden blade still pointed towards her.]

Show me what you are capable of.

[She nodded.

Aqua wasn't the sort of person who'd normally choose to make the first strike. Then again, she hadn't been feeling much like herself this morning.

So she made the first move, closing the distance between them to strike with a horizontal slash.]

[It's unusual for Aqua to aim for first blood but Mitsunari responds in kind - bringing his own blade up to block the blow.]

You're aggressive... That is unlike you.

[It was Mitsunari who often served as the aggressor. This was certainly a change, though not an unwelcome one. He holds his ground and pushes forward, breaking the lock their swords are in before attempting to parry and return that same horizontal slash.]

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010; video; January 30, morning

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perma action here on out I guess!

unless something strange starts happening, anyway. Also, sorry this is so late.

No problem! I know my tags can be hard to reply to sometimes ;;

Nah, my motivation's just been all over the place lately. That's all. XD

it's okay \o/