He's always asking us to use him. Give him a mission and a purpose. I think you might have a point that it'd do him some good. Plus if the demon's using Hizamaru's body, even with an arm missing that's still a demon-cutting sword. Higekiri's one of the only ones who really stands a chance anyway.
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Hah, you're right about that. I don't have any doubt that even one-handed, that thing will provide more than a decent fight for our Higekiri.
[He's actually? A little worried?? Especially considering the first demon got the slip on Hizamaru. It's less a concern for the skill of the swords versus the demons and more of a concern about the types of weapon used and how exorcism works here.]
...Maybe it would be good to attend the exorcism with medical supplies on hand, just in case.
[Yesss. But also, he nods in agreement because that's probably smart in this case. After weeks of this they can expect the unexpected now.]
I have some stuff on hand and I'll see if Dick has anything left just in case it comes to that. [A beat.] If it comes to it, I'm going to offer the executioner my knife. We at least know that thing works against demons.
[No having to run off to get emergency supplies to cauterize any wounds! Haha funny that he mentioned that a couple weeks back huh,,
Though he looks a little surprised for a second.]
Ah— The one Tamamo used, or one of your own? [Since he'd been told it was a gift and just assumed she meant, like. A gift From The Ship.] In any case- [Since they ALREADY KNOW IT'S ALMOST CERTAINLY GOING TO BE HIGEKIRI.] -I already asked Higekiri to consider requesting hers for use since we still don't know exactly why Monika's demon was able to escape...
Yeah, it's the same one. She'll probably tell him that she gave it to me because I've had it for about a week for safe-keeping. And anyway...we know it's special somehow. We just don't know how yet, outside of demon-slaying.
Mm - well. For now, all we need it for is the demon-slaying, at least. We can figure the rest out in due time.
[Though the mention of Tamamo finally has him moving so he's walking alongside Junpei rather than behind him, just so he can peer at his face when he asks:]
--Everything alright with you two?
[LIKE. He couldn't ask in the middle of a trial like that, but also, who didn't see that marital spat...]
Yeah. All fourteen days we have left of it. [It's mumbled but...you know. Looking at Junpei's face when he asks that question means that Wei Wuxian will see a very bitter expression cross his features for a hot second before it disappears. Into the lounge they go.]
...she's not a priority so does it matter? [The way it's said seems to indicate that he's also pissed about that, so it's likely that...wasn't...his choice. Haha.]
But hm. Well. He'll trot over toward the bar and immediately start rummaging around for some bottles and glasses. As he goes:]
I'd say she is, actually! We have fourteen days left to figure out how to get our dearly departed back, defeat these demons and get off of this ship, but only one night left to ensure the people we're talking to are the people we believe they are. Wouldn't be very pleasant if you had a heartfelt discussion only for one of you to realize later that the other was locked away screaming the entire time, hm?
[While Wei Wuxian is doing that, he's going to sit down somewhere and listen to him talk.]
Then maybe someone should tell her that and not me. I'm not the one who decided there was no benefit to our relationship or whatever. [He's just the one being really mad about it.]
[Oh, Junpei... He'll mix a stiff fuckin drink just for this smad boy.]
Are you going to tell me a bit more about what happened, then, or am I going to have to ask her for the details? Don't make me do that, she might still be angry with me for throwing her.
You first! What happened? I don't normally like to go poking my nose into other people's relationship business, but I am quite fond of you both, unfortunately.
We argued about her existence, that's all. She...told me the truth and said that after this is over, she likely wouldn't exist. She said she had outlasted her usefulness here and that after the game was over, unless she was anchored to someone, she'd disappear. So I asked her how to do it, and she told me that attempting to save her was useless. There was no benefit, and she was no longer necessary for my survival or a priority of mine.
[So yeah. He got kinda pissed.] That was Thursday and I hadn't spoken to her since until today.
[After he's finished mixing his drinks, he'll walk on over and drop one off near Junpei. It is poured with a very heavy hand...]
Haha, goodness... That's not at all her deciding there was no benefit to your relationship, right? That's just an old, tired immortal who's been through a lot having at least a sliver of a death wish.
[Sometimes you just crave the sweet embrace of death! He gets it!!]
Though I'd imagine she doesn't want to be burdensome to you, either. People like her tend to think the weight of the baggage they carry is enough to sink the world.
[He takes the drink and cradles it closer like a petulant child with a juice box. This is his now.]
I don't know, she also said she'd be the death of me. [Which was also annoying in its own way.] ...Tamamo and I aren't married, obviously, but we formed a contract on the first day here because we both have wishes we want granted. I don't like breaking my promises, and I don't like having my choices made for me. So I don't want her deciding these things for me, or not giving me an option to at least try to save her.
Not that I don't understand where you're coming from, but I do think she has more of a right to a say on matters regarding her own life.
[Though he waves a hand shortly after.]
I'd argue it more thoroughly in any other circumstance, but I don't think she fully wants to die in the first place - otherwise she wouldn't have mentioned anything to you at all and would have simply disappeared once this was over. So! What will you do about it?
[And then, a little toast in Junpei's direction. TO HIS BULLHEADED NATURE... His unshakable determination... His General Junpei-ness.]
—Don't tell her I told you this, but she's been asking me to check up on you, haha. Not that I wouldn't have done it on my own, since you're very worrisome!
[But, y'know. It is KILLING HIM to see these two idiots be fuckin idiots.]
Oh, don't even try to give me that. [WAVES A HAND. Junpei is worrisome and he himself is more than aware, he's sure!!] But yes, she did - more than once. On Friday, today... She's really quite concerned about you, even if she's also frustrated. You're very dear to her! She's always asking to make sure you remember to eat, this and that, the things fretful people fret over, you know.
[LOOK. He's kind of used to yeeting himself into the abyss and dealing with consequences later. It's fine!!! And yet Wei Wuixan starts talking about Tamamo and he looks a little embarrassed, or at least cowed]
...is that why you brought me soup on Thursday. [Kind of flatly, but. It's fine. It was good soup.] I'm doing fine and she doesn't need to worry. I do know how to take care of myself.
[Until an insane drive to figure stuff out and also depression combine into a disgusting mess and he forgets, but whatever.]
Nope! That one was just me being worried, considering you almost died without even bringing me along.
[He can't?? Stop Junpei from yeeting himself into death's loving embrace if he isn't there??? He's become very fond of this goblin and he'd much rather be the one to perish if anyone's going to, between the two of them.]
I can't believe you can actually look me in the eye and say that with a straight face, though. We keep roughly the same habits, don't we?
[Correct. He looks a little surprised to hear that for a moment before he gives him a flat look.]
Take it up with Nikkari, I was just helping him out. But thanks. I'm pretty sure Dick might've killed me if I tried to go get food myself.
[Please let him yeet, damn. But also, WWX isn't allowed to perish so guess they're both just fucking stuck!! As it is, he continues to stare him in the eye and try to prove his point, but...hm. Fair.]
...yeah, I guess we do. But I can still pretend, can't I?
[Guess he's gonna fight Nikkari now!! Except not since he's fond of Nikkari which is truly cursed, but, y'know. So it goes.]
Haha, probably! He does seem very strict on the injured getting bedrest. Silly thing to expect in a place like this!
[Dick sure does his best though... ALSO WOW only Junpei is cursed to survivor pool, he doesn't get his nap. Their stupid staring contest continues, but Wei Wuxian just grins.]
If you'd like, I suppose? I don't really see much of a point in it, though!
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But he nods in agreement, though his expression briefly dips into something grim. He is bad at helping people through grief?? LORD.]
...If everything goes well tomorrow, I think it might actually do him some good, anyway. Being able to avenge Hizamaru like that.
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He's always asking us to use him. Give him a mission and a purpose. I think you might have a point that it'd do him some good. Plus if the demon's using Hizamaru's body, even with an arm missing that's still a demon-cutting sword. Higekiri's one of the only ones who really stands a chance anyway.
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Hah, you're right about that. I don't have any doubt that even one-handed, that thing will provide more than a decent fight for our Higekiri.
[He's actually? A little worried?? Especially considering the first demon got the slip on Hizamaru. It's less a concern for the skill of the swords versus the demons and more of a concern about the types of weapon used and how exorcism works here.]
...Maybe it would be good to attend the exorcism with medical supplies on hand, just in case.
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I have some stuff on hand and I'll see if Dick has anything left just in case it comes to that. [A beat.] If it comes to it, I'm going to offer the executioner my knife. We at least know that thing works against demons.
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Though he looks a little surprised for a second.]
Ah— The one Tamamo used, or one of your own? [Since he'd been told it was a gift and just assumed she meant, like. A gift From The Ship.] In any case- [Since they ALREADY KNOW IT'S ALMOST CERTAINLY GOING TO BE HIGEKIRI.] -I already asked Higekiri to consider requesting hers for use since we still don't know exactly why Monika's demon was able to escape...
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[Though the mention of Tamamo finally has him moving so he's walking alongside Junpei rather than behind him, just so he can peer at his face when he asks:]
--Everything alright with you two?
[LIKE. He couldn't ask in the middle of a trial like that, but also, who didn't see that marital spat...]
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...she's not a priority so does it matter? [The way it's said seems to indicate that he's also pissed about that, so it's likely that...wasn't...his choice. Haha.]
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But hm. Well. He'll trot over toward the bar and immediately start rummaging around for some bottles and glasses. As he goes:]
I'd say she is, actually! We have fourteen days left to figure out how to get our dearly departed back, defeat these demons and get off of this ship, but only one night left to ensure the people we're talking to are the people we believe they are. Wouldn't be very pleasant if you had a heartfelt discussion only for one of you to realize later that the other was locked away screaming the entire time, hm?
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Then maybe someone should tell her that and not me. I'm not the one who decided there was no benefit to our relationship or whatever. [He's just the one being really mad about it.]
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Are you going to tell me a bit more about what happened, then, or am I going to have to ask her for the details? Don't make me do that, she might still be angry with me for throwing her.
[Hm.]
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You first! What happened? I don't normally like to go poking my nose into other people's relationship business, but I am quite fond of you both, unfortunately.
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We argued about her existence, that's all. She...told me the truth and said that after this is over, she likely wouldn't exist. She said she had outlasted her usefulness here and that after the game was over, unless she was anchored to someone, she'd disappear. So I asked her how to do it, and she told me that attempting to save her was useless. There was no benefit, and she was no longer necessary for my survival or a priority of mine.
[So yeah. He got kinda pissed.] That was Thursday and I hadn't spoken to her since until today.
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Haha, goodness... That's not at all her deciding there was no benefit to your relationship, right? That's just an old, tired immortal who's been through a lot having at least a sliver of a death wish.
[Sometimes you just crave the sweet embrace of death! He gets it!!]
Though I'd imagine she doesn't want to be burdensome to you, either. People like her tend to think the weight of the baggage they carry is enough to sink the world.
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I don't know, she also said she'd be the death of me. [Which was also annoying in its own way.] ...Tamamo and I aren't married, obviously, but we formed a contract on the first day here because we both have wishes we want granted. I don't like breaking my promises, and I don't like having my choices made for me. So I don't want her deciding these things for me, or not giving me an option to at least try to save her.
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Not that I don't understand where you're coming from, but I do think she has more of a right to a say on matters regarding her own life.
[Though he waves a hand shortly after.]
I'd argue it more thoroughly in any other circumstance, but I don't think she fully wants to die in the first place - otherwise she wouldn't have mentioned anything to you at all and would have simply disappeared once this was over. So! What will you do about it?
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[He can still be angry though.]
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Exactly what I'd expect to hear from you!
[And then, a little toast in Junpei's direction. TO HIS BULLHEADED NATURE... His unshakable determination... His General Junpei-ness.]
—Don't tell her I told you this, but she's been asking me to check up on you, haha. Not that I wouldn't have done it on my own, since you're very worrisome!
[But, y'know. It is KILLING HIM to see these two idiots be fuckin idiots.]
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I'm not that worrisome, thanks. [...] She really asked?
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Oh, don't even try to give me that. [WAVES A HAND. Junpei is worrisome and he himself is more than aware, he's sure!!] But yes, she did - more than once. On Friday, today... She's really quite concerned about you, even if she's also frustrated. You're very dear to her! She's always asking to make sure you remember to eat, this and that, the things fretful people fret over, you know.
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...is that why you brought me soup on Thursday. [Kind of flatly, but. It's fine. It was good soup.] I'm doing fine and she doesn't need to worry. I do know how to take care of myself.
[Until an insane drive to figure stuff out and also depression combine into a disgusting mess and he forgets, but whatever.]
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Nope! That one was just me being worried, considering you almost died without even bringing me along.
[He can't?? Stop Junpei from yeeting himself into death's loving embrace if he isn't there??? He's become very fond of this goblin and he'd much rather be the one to perish if anyone's going to, between the two of them.]
I can't believe you can actually look me in the eye and say that with a straight face, though. We keep roughly the same habits, don't we?
[CALLING BOTH OF THEM OUT IN ONE FELL SWOOP.]
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Take it up with Nikkari, I was just helping him out. But thanks. I'm pretty sure Dick might've killed me if I tried to go get food myself.
[Please let him yeet, damn. But also, WWX isn't allowed to perish so guess they're both just fucking stuck!! As it is, he continues to stare him in the eye and try to prove his point, but...hm. Fair.]
...yeah, I guess we do. But I can still pretend, can't I?
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Haha, probably! He does seem very strict on the injured getting bedrest. Silly thing to expect in a place like this!
[Dick sure does his best though... ALSO WOW only Junpei is cursed to survivor pool, he doesn't get his nap. Their stupid staring contest continues, but Wei Wuxian just grins.]
If you'd like, I suppose? I don't really see much of a point in it, though!
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