[pcs] ray of sunshine

[ritualization]

[maybe eventually I'll add images to these.]

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[ritualization]

[that's why ray is truly the best of us, tbh.]

I have more control of my blade than that, I assure you.

[but he pauses for now, although he doesn't quite sheath his sword yet.]

Was it too crowded for your liking, or do you simply prefer to stay active?

[selfimmolates]

This place could become a battleground in the future. If that happens, I can't afford to get rusty.

[and he's not going to waste bullets, so archery practice it is. he removes his bow from his back.]

[ritualization]

Mm. I suppose you haven't come off as the sort to waste time.

[so that isn't terribly surprising, especially considering what ray's said about his world.]

If it does, do you feel as if you're prepared for that?

[selfimmolates]

Not as well as I'd like. I'll admit that when it comes to fighting others, a lot of people here probably have more experience than I do.

[not much of a secret to say that. he's twelve, and in any case, his specialty lies elsewhere.]

But I'm not known for going out easy either.

[ritualization]

Of course I hope it never comes to that, but if it does-- I hope that serves you well.

[a brief hum, and-]

Though I would try to ensure they fight someone closer to their own level of experience, first.

[if it ever does come to the place being some sort of battleground, well. people are going to have to fight him before they stab anyone that young.]

[selfimmolates]

[teej i still can't believe you're playing a pure]

Tell that to whoever killed Shiki.

[ritualization]

[don't CALL ME THE FUCK OUT LIKE THIS jan!!

but his grip tightens on the hilt of his sword, at that.]

...Believe me, I would like to.

[that's the entire reason he's out here, honestly.]

[selfimmolates]

[all of teej's other characters: let the children die, who cares]

Did you know her?

[ritualization]

[listen chuuya would at least rather stab someone who could fight back. that's all i got.]

We never spoke, no.

[selfimmolates]

And yet you're upset over her death.

[ritualization]

Do you believe I should not be?

[selfimmolates]

No. It's a normal reaction.

[ritualization]

But not yours, I take it.

[he's. seemed fairly chill on the 'someone just died' front.]

[selfimmolates]

Shiki was nice and a potential ally, but death happens. If it's going to occur regularly here, then it's just too much of an emotional drain to react each and every time.

[cold, but that's how it is.]

[ritualization]

That's very pragmatic of you.

[not that he can fault ray for that, considering the situation, but... still.]

Do you prefer to avoid becoming close at all, then?

[selfimmolates]

[...]

It's a detriment in this competition to be too distant from others.

[ritualization]

Though at the same time, not maintaining that distance may make it difficult to simply not react.

[selfimmolates]

I'll deal with it.

[ritualization]

That is the sort of burden that can grow unexpectedly heavy. If nothing else, keep in mind that it is not one you necessarily have to shoulder alone.

[selfimmolates]

[it'll be fine, it's not like he's been carrying that burden for literally his entire life anyway]

It's six weeks. After everything, it'd be pretty sad if I cracked in such a short amount of time.

[ritualization]

Neither would it be a sign of weakness, if it were to happen.

[six weeks is barely any time to someone like him, but he also knows how short periods can feel longer in the moment.]

But you know yourself best.

[selfimmolates]

Yeah, I do. Don't worry, though—I'm sure there are lots of people here who could use your advice.

[ritualization]

I have found as much, yes.

[he's... he's trying.]

I can only hope that it helps some of them.

[selfimmolates]

Just don't burn yourself out.

[ritualization]

You don't need to worry about that. I'm certain I'll be fine.

[he'll have to be, anyway.]