sevenhorrors | (no subject)

For now, yes.

Good.

[quiet for another long moment]

[. . .]

[a bit more softly]

Do you ever regret it?

... it was worth it.

[. . . hah]

You're a pretty soft guy. . .

[the smile is a little bit a smirk.]

Just don't mistaken that for weakness.

[why are you smirking at him, sir!! closes his eyes with a huff, slumping a bit more against the couch cushions]

Whether it is or not doesn't matter. [is it a weakness? . . . it can be, and he knows it. but--] It's not a bad thing either way.

[why is he. mystery...

...

reaching over to poke a bean in the cheek.]

Being so serious just now... were you worried I wouldn't be or something?

[INSTINCTIVELY SWATS AT THAT HAND???]

-- no! I already kinda figured that you are. You don't exactly try to hide it.

[pulling back his hand! but does waggle his fingers at him~]

I don't.

[exasperated huff!!]

I don't know. It's nice that you don't. For a guy who has so much to hide, a bit of genuine honesty is refreshing.

Isn't it?

Rather difficult to find right now, also, when everyone is on guard and wary.

[hm! can't be talking about him!!]

. . . everybody has their secrets. And not every secret is helpful when it comes to surviving in a haunted school.

[was being general, in fact, but y'know. if the shoe fits!]

Mm... I'd say that's hard to judge?

A lot of the things here are centered around Japanese spirits, for example. Someone like me who is Chinese and Loenese... even if I'm experienced with the spirit world, I don't know much about the lore of the ones here.

[the shoe definitely fits]

I'm from Japan, but I'm no expert in mythology. That's Foxglove's area of expertise.

. . . but if you had any questions, I could try to help.

If I had any questions like those, I would ask. I have asked, actually. You've answered a lot in that area, remember?

[well. . . well!! WELL!!!]

I'm just making sure you know the offer is still open.

I do know.

In fact, I was wondering if I could bother you for a bit of a favor.

[well, considering Katsumori was kind enough to let him hang out here. . .]

Sure. What is it?

It's a bit personal. And a little involved. Do you mind if we speak somewhere a little more private?

[. . .]

No. Lead the way.

[pushing himself to his feet! he will leave his pillow sack of goods behind, though]

[getting up and leading him to his room. oh lala.

... it's a very plain room, he clearly only sleeps here. maybe just that one book, still.

closing the door!]

You're one of the people who have a decent understanding about what I am, at the very least, so I hope it's not insensitive to ask if you're a very religious man. I'd hate to make any requests that might impede on that, if so.

[it's not like Puck's room is anymore exciting, so!! no judgment]

[he looks a bit taken aback by the question]

. . . no. Not particularly. Why?

One of my biggest concerns in this place is a lack of control.

I believe I've mentioned it before?

... I think I may have a possible solution in the event I do begin to risk losing control.

It's only in theory, so don't be upset if it doesn't work, ultimately, if you agree to go along with it. And it doesn't involve fighting me or whatever I may become.

[well, that's good to hear, because Puck was ready to protest that he isn't much of a fighter]

. . . I'm listening. What is it?

If you see something like that happening. And it's worse than how it was after that initial event... get to a safe place and say a particular prayer.

It's one that would target my other face, so to speak. And that may help balance out things so the loss of control doesn't happen.

It's six particular lines and then your request. That's it.

Don't worry, this won't make you a follower or anything. It's just in the event that that loss of control happens.