[and he says it with remarkable certainty, because he thinks there’s a distinction to be made here]
I do consider myself a somewhat private person… however, when my heart encounters something difficult, I do not shy away from the feeling. It is that which we might hide away the most that reveals what we could truly need.
[jiji feels everything, including the depths of his sadness. he just doesn’t like other people witnessing it]
no subject
I was. Not long after.
no subject
no subject
[ they rub the back of their neck. ]
Some things aren't meant to be spoken of.
no subject
... I will not press upon the matters of fact.
Only those of your heart.
[so he's not really looking for more personal information, he's just curious about orion's feelings
which are the much worse type of personal information, really]
Do you consider yourself a difficult person, my friend?
no subject
[ yeah feelings are worse! orion would rather die than talk about their feelings, actually!! ]
What do you mean?
no subject
Those feelings in your heart... that might be harder to grasp.
Jealousy, fear, desperation...
Do you consider them difficult?
no subject
uuughghghhghg. they shrink a little bit. ]
A motivator, perhaps. [ ... ] So. In some manner.
no subject
... my crane is the same, you know.
no subject
[ please talk about tsuru ]
no subject
[high praise from the most beautiful sword in history,]
... and he makes play that if he is light-footed enough, then the emotions he does not care to look upon, will never touch him.
Even though it is those very same feelings that I believe add to his heart - and make him whole.
no subject
[ orion says, quietly, glancing over at jiji from behind their veil. ]
I'm not so sure if I've ever been particularly light footed. [ they seem to be joking a little bit on themselves, at least. ]
Are you so different, Mikazuki? From your crane, in that regard.
no subject
[and he says it with remarkable certainty, because he thinks there’s a distinction to be made here]
I do consider myself a somewhat private person… however, when my heart encounters something difficult, I do not shy away from the feeling. It is that which we might hide away the most that reveals what we could truly need.
[jiji feels everything, including the depths of his sadness. he just doesn’t like other people witnessing it]
… but you seem the type that might wish to run.