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[ this is a very, very wise answer. they just sort of look at him for a moment?? but then glance down at the sword in their hand.

and then, eventually. ] So, swords, meant to be used. Got it. Does it work like that with these kinds of things to?

[ they gives the practice sword a little wave. ] Wasn't expecting to come down here and talk philosophy with you, crane man, but I can't complain.

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Well, it's always best when you don't expect the topic of conversation! Your answers come out less practiced.

[ there's a nod though. ]

How you treat a practice sword shows how you would treat one made of steel. A blade's a blade.

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Bird to bird, I agree with you [ they nod!

... and after a moment, reach out and pat the practice sword on the flat side of the blade. good...sword entity. ]

Do our practice ones have names?

[preowned]

No... but that would not stop us from giving them one.

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Oh, let's name it!

[preowned]

[ he kneels down to get a better look at it. ]

What do you think when you hold it?

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[ they tilt their head, letting tsuru do that, turning their wrist a bit to get a look at the blade themselves. ]

In general? [ hmmm... ] That it's been a while since I've held one. That's probably not what you're asking, huh?

[preowned]

In a lot of cases, swords are named after... events, something about their creation, the people they were associated with...

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So... maybe give it a star name? Or something hotel related?

[ they sound thoughtful

and after a moment, reach out to very gently try and bonk him in the shoulder with the sword. ]

1/2

[preowned]

Star... maybe Sirius? The dog st--

[preowned]

[ bonk ]

I've been attacked.

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[ they look at the sword. ]





Craneslayer.

[preowned]

I cannot argue against this.

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Think that's a pretty badass name.

[ they laugh, big and hearty, pleased with themselves!! ]

[preowned]

Then that is what it shall be called.

We can see if that name will be lived up to.

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Maybe try not to get slayed.

[ tsuru has made it to week 1 ]

Do you know a lot about stars, Crane? You mentioned something about the dog one.

[preowned]

I am not sure if I am extremely knowledgeable... it's mostly things I've heard from humans, over the years.

But I do think it's amazing that no matter the culture, everyone always looks up.

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Huh. That's right, you and Jiji are really old.

[ they seem thoughtful, giving the newly named craneslayer a swing. ]

You're right, though. None of these constellations [ a vague half gesture at themselves ] are familiar to me, but I definitely know what a constellation is.

[preowned]

Right! Some things are just consistent, no matter where you are.

Funny. How that happens.

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[ amused: ]

Guess you would know, huh? Oh wise sword spirit.

[preowned]

Oh!

Call me wise again.

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[ i love this icon.

anyway, they very dramatically put their hand to their heart. ] Oh wise crane sword spirit, tell this humble follower your wisdom!

[preowned]

Ah! That could bring a tear to my eye.

[ it doesn't, but he wipes at his eyes as if it did. ]

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[ they think this is hilarious, actually. ]

Thank you, thank you. I'm a very devoted follower. [ you are very devotedly full of bullshit, aquila ]

[preowned]

I suppose we can call this sect...

Birdism.