AUDIENCE FOR: Mikazuki Munechika

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Precisely so.

[repairs!!!!]

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...Unfortunately, not really. That sort of thing only heals with time, or... I suppose with magic, in the form that you're in here.

[ they shake their head. ] But, it's not very severe, so it shouldn't take long. You still - it'd be best to disinfect it, though. Are you familiar with that process?

[unsaid]

I am not - but I need not trouble you with details. I may inquire with Shinobu Kocho or another.

[he's not bothered or in a rush]

When you speak of 'magic' - is that something that I might be able to earn? I ask only since in the village, we were able to perform exchanges of tasks for rewards - such as healing.

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From what I've learned of her, Miss Kocho would be an excellent choice to help.

[ so, good. ] For now, keep the handkerchief so it doesn't bleed on your silks much more than it already has - applying pressure will at least stop the bleeding.

[ there's a little bit of a smile to their voice, there. at the question, they make a soft noise, thoughtful. ]

I can only advise you to be patient on that front: it must not be surprising that I have few answers for you. [ a beat. ]

...A more personal question, maybe, but - is it strange, being on the other side of something like this?

[unsaid]

Ha ha ha ha.

[mikazuki will begin to look about]

Shall we have a seat, if we are to engage in a chat, dear Orion?

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[ they give a slight bow of their head. ]

Would you like to take to the courtyard, then? You've spent a lot of time there this week.

[unsaid]

I am partial to flowers.

[simply, and he will begin to walk on their way there. despite having a new (alli voice) face hole, his steps are the same pace as they ever were]

I do not know if 'strangeness' is the word to satisfy your question.

In your capacity, how do you feel after the first trial? Fulfilled? Anxious?

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I am too.

[ i hate reading about jiji's face hole. thanks!

orion keeps pace with jiji with relative ease, though, and comes to pull out a chair for him when they reach the actual courtyard. ]

...Tired, mostly. [ there's a faint hint of amusement, there. ] Watching you all run around in circles for several hours was exhausting. And then, for it to end the way it did - that certainly didn't make it easier.

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[mikazuki accepts the chair being pulled out for him as if this is his usual. it probably is.]

Exhausting, is it...

Would you care to share those notes with me? The ones you mentioned in trial, that might not be suitable for public.

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... Oh. I had forgotten.

[ they do reach into their sleeve for a moment, but pause. ] Are you thinking they're gossip, Mikazuki?

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I do not particularly have any expectations.

I remain curious regardless.

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[ they chuckle a little. ]

...My biggest observation of you all is that you are a very odd group of people. [ and they do take out a little sheaf of papers. it seems like gemini's not the only note keeper around here. ] But, more than anything, you all seem to do well coming together, despite all circumstances.

I wonder if... it is just a reflection of your previous experiences, or... that these experiences draw those sorts of people.

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[curious... mikazuki will peer at the papers curiously because he's an annoying old man]

Do you believe we do well coming together, including the drawing of guns and weapons upon one another?

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[ he may look! they're just notes, written in neat handwriting. jiji can see a few of the names of the participants, but not much else. ]

... Well, maybe not in that case. [ you can hear the grimace in their voice, there. ] But, I can't fault Mr. Todd for his boundaries, nor can I fault Miss Nonagesimus or Mr. Tealeaf for pressing the issue.

In the end, you all came together, despite your disagreements. I believe everyone was quite united in their worry for you, Mikazuki.

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[hmmmmm yes.... fascinating.......... he nods as though he has uncovered all of orion's secrets]

It became a bit of a spectacle.

[but he hums faintly]

... while I am not displeased to receive everyone's care, it is at once not how I would have liked for it to happen.

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a spectacle. they tilt their head. ]

How would you have liked for it to happen?

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I could have stabbed him and brought back the bleeding body.

[mikazuki munechika.]

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i see. ]

As expected of a sword, I suppose.

[unsaid]

Ha ha ha ha.

[was that a joke, jiji? wAS THAT A JOKE?]

... you were present with us, after all.

Were you alarmed? Fearful?

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[ orion seems to understand that that was not, in fact, a joke

they tilt their head, thinking. ]

Alarmed? A bit, if only because it was rather sudden. Fearful... no. I've seen worse. I did want to minimize the damage, though. It's not that I didn't have faith in your skills.

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Mm, I understand.

[ . . . ]

I am grateful to you. [mikazuki is pretty sure he would've been able to handle it either way, but bringing them back to the trial room was much better as far as time went.] It was the simplest course of action.

[to accept being stabbed if only for proof of guilt, and to give everyone else time]

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[ ah. they pause for a moment, reaching up as if to wave the gratitude off - and then pause, hand curling, instead dropping back down. ]

...One that ended in damage, but, I did see the logic. [ so. they're not disagreeing. it also got the whole fiasco back to the room where ostensibly there was a swoctor doctor, or someone who could care for his injuries.

they click their tongue, softly. ] A beautiful blade is best used in a battle, but it shouldn't be damaged carelessly, either. Have some care for yourself, too, Mikazuki.

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[ . . . he is silent, but he smiles.]

I rather think that I am a spoiled old man, you know.

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Oh? Why's that?

[unsaid]

To have you all worry over me so... it could make an old man blush.