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[the way i'm being forced to set all my pcs in the gym because mineo is, by default, a jock. he's in the boxing ring just for the novelty of it, boxing gloves on his hands as he scores a nasty uppercut on an invisible opponent]
Whoooo! Another flawless victory by none other than Enomoto Mineo-sama!!
[embarrassing.....
but then he'll whirl around when he realizes someone else is wandering in and just grins]
Ohh, Ashiya-san! Hey! Any luck with looking for your Master?
Whoooo! Another flawless victory by none other than Enomoto Mineo-sama!!
[embarrassing.....
but then he'll whirl around when he realizes someone else is wandering in and just grins]
Ohh, Ashiya-san! Hey! Any luck with looking for your Master?
Edited 2021-02-06 18:45 (UTC)
...Hm?
[Well, this is a scene to see. What a dork. Punching the air and claiming victory - Douman moves a hand to cover their mouth, momentarily, as if to stifle a laugh.[
Ah, my Master? [A pause as they lower their hand.] Mmmmmmm. Yes? Its a bit complicated, I feel, but...at least I'm making headway on it! Haha.
[Well, this is a scene to see. What a dork. Punching the air and claiming victory - Douman moves a hand to cover their mouth, momentarily, as if to stifle a laugh.[
Ah, my Master? [A pause as they lower their hand.] Mmmmmmm. Yes? Its a bit complicated, I feel, but...at least I'm making headway on it! Haha.
[Douman will just walk up to the boxing ring, placing a hand on one of the ropes as they shake their head.]
Well, there's a lovely queen who is saying she is my Master, but there is another who said he could be, too...ahhhh. What a pain. I didn't think I would need to choose between them. Servants only have the one, you know?
Well, there's a lovely queen who is saying she is my Master, but there is another who said he could be, too...ahhhh. What a pain. I didn't think I would need to choose between them. Servants only have the one, you know?
Oh.... I'd probably choose the queen -
[me slamming the nail into ara's deathbed]
Unless the other guy's really nice? Or super cool or something. Like if I could pick a Master, it'd be Date Masamune, probably.
[no one asked]
Do you normally not get to choose a Master? Is it just whoever uh - catches you? Summons? [like a pokemon.....]
[me slamming the nail into ara's deathbed]
Unless the other guy's really nice? Or super cool or something. Like if I could pick a Master, it'd be Date Masamune, probably.
[no one asked]
Do you normally not get to choose a Master? Is it just whoever uh - catches you? Summons? [like a pokemon.....]
I don't know much about him yet, actually! But haha, he calls himself "Tartaglia". Its quite funny! What a title!
[HAHAHA COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE REFERENCE]
...Eh? Date Masamune? Haha, for Servants, it would be the other way around. Heroic Spirits are figures from mythology and history, you see. I'm sure Masamune would be one you could summon from the Throne, mm.
[And a shake of the head, again.]
No, we have no choice. Whoever summons us, summons us. Mages have no choice, too, but they can at least encourage the ritual with an item or object important to the Servant of their choice to summon them. Its not quite a guarantee, though.
[HAHAHA COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE REFERENCE]
...Eh? Date Masamune? Haha, for Servants, it would be the other way around. Heroic Spirits are figures from mythology and history, you see. I'm sure Masamune would be one you could summon from the Throne, mm.
[And a shake of the head, again.]
No, we have no choice. Whoever summons us, summons us. Mages have no choice, too, but they can at least encourage the ritual with an item or object important to the Servant of their choice to summon them. Its not quite a guarantee, though.
Oh -
[he freezes up a little, like he can't imagine ever having Date Masamune be his Servant? and he knows that Douman is looking for one too, but having to follow a Master when you yourself are a piece of history is a little....
he looks sheepish, and thoughtful, before tilting his head to the side]
Then why don't you just pick the person you like the most since you get the chance now? You'll be following them, right? So it should be a good match - kind of like dating?
[no?]
Kinda sucks that you have to make the choice sooner rather than later though... You should get more time.
[he freezes up a little, like he can't imagine ever having Date Masamune be his Servant? and he knows that Douman is looking for one too, but having to follow a Master when you yourself are a piece of history is a little....
he looks sheepish, and thoughtful, before tilting his head to the side]
Then why don't you just pick the person you like the most since you get the chance now? You'll be following them, right? So it should be a good match - kind of like dating?
[no?]
Kinda sucks that you have to make the choice sooner rather than later though... You should get more time.
Like the most?
[Douman stares at Mineo curiously, like that wasn't something that they even really considered.]
Ah, Servants don't really...well, as far as I'm aware, the Masters have the power in choices, you know? But maybe you have a point. Things are already strange for me, as I am. I don't think it would hurt, though...haha. That queen might rip my head off for being ever so indecisive.
[Douman doesn't sound like they mind this, though.]
[Douman stares at Mineo curiously, like that wasn't something that they even really considered.]
Ah, Servants don't really...well, as far as I'm aware, the Masters have the power in choices, you know? But maybe you have a point. Things are already strange for me, as I am. I don't think it would hurt, though...haha. That queen might rip my head off for being ever so indecisive.
[Douman doesn't sound like they mind this, though.]
[DOUMAN MIGHT NOT BUT - Mineo straightens up a little! like he's defensive on this clown's behalf. foolish.]
Hey - I like a lady in charge as much as anybody, but you shouldn't get in trouble for it unless she's super sure she's your Master or whatever, and can prove it! It's not your fault you're in a weird position because of this place.
So just pick whoever you wanna trust as your Master and then ask if they'll fill in until whoever summoned you for real shows up. I mean... that's what I'd do anyway.
Hey - I like a lady in charge as much as anybody, but you shouldn't get in trouble for it unless she's super sure she's your Master or whatever, and can prove it! It's not your fault you're in a weird position because of this place.
So just pick whoever you wanna trust as your Master and then ask if they'll fill in until whoever summoned you for real shows up. I mean... that's what I'd do anyway.
...Shouldn't listen to you?
[Well, that's a hard stance, for sure. And a very generous one, considering he and Mineo are practically strangers. Well, maybe not to Mineo, who is apparently an Ashiya Douman fanboy, but the principle counts.]
[Doman stares up at him, before shaking their head.]
Oh, Mineo. Mineo! Please don't be so hard on yourself, hm? Your words are valuable, and should be listened to. Its definitely something to consider, and as a Servant...such things don't come to mind that easily, you know? So thank you. Really.
[Well, that's a hard stance, for sure. And a very generous one, considering he and Mineo are practically strangers. Well, maybe not to Mineo, who is apparently an Ashiya Douman fanboy, but the principle counts.]
[Doman stares up at him, before shaking their head.]
Oh, Mineo. Mineo! Please don't be so hard on yourself, hm? Your words are valuable, and should be listened to. Its definitely something to consider, and as a Servant...such things don't come to mind that easily, you know? So thank you. Really.
[ . . . hmmm. there's still something uncertain in mineo's gaze, but the words are kind? so he just settles a little bit and flushes even the slightest bit of validation, like a fool. he shakes his head and then runs a hand through his hair like it'll shake him out of his slump.]
You're way too nice to someone like me, Ashiya-san...
But thanks. Let me know if I can do anything else for you, okay? I wanna help out where I can, with whatever I can do.
I hope you find a Master who'll look after you how you deserve, too. Be a little more demanding!
You're way too nice to someone like me, Ashiya-san...
But thanks. Let me know if I can do anything else for you, okay? I wanna help out where I can, with whatever I can do.
I hope you find a Master who'll look after you how you deserve, too. Be a little more demanding!
You can't just ask why someone is a coward! Mineooooo....
[Just saying his name with a low whine. Please. Please don't put him on the spot like this.]
Mmmm. But I'm just not one to stand in the frontlines...I always tended to do my work behind everyone else, you know?
[Just saying his name with a low whine. Please. Please don't put him on the spot like this.]
Mmmm. But I'm just not one to stand in the frontlines...I always tended to do my work behind everyone else, you know?
Ah - sorry!
[HE WILL JUST ASK THESE THINGS but he looks thoughtful at that....]
... but you did your work, right? I guess I just asked 'cause it seems impressive to me anyway. Like I didn't think that people like you had much left to be afraid of, or worried over.
Your way of doing things isn't cowardly just because it's not the same as everyone else's.
[HE WILL JUST ASK THESE THINGS but he looks thoughtful at that....]
... but you did your work, right? I guess I just asked 'cause it seems impressive to me anyway. Like I didn't think that people like you had much left to be afraid of, or worried over.
Your way of doing things isn't cowardly just because it's not the same as everyone else's.
[A wave of a gesture, as if to brush it aside.]
Impressive to you, but...even so, despite all my deeds, sometimes one just feels like they need to be in the background.
[Even in the legends, Seimei's story was widely told. His history and life were well known. But Douman?]
[What really was known about Seimei's eternal rival?]
But I know what I am and who I am, Mineo. I'm not one to lie, haha.
Impressive to you, but...even so, despite all my deeds, sometimes one just feels like they need to be in the background.
[Even in the legends, Seimei's story was widely told. His history and life were well known. But Douman?]
[What really was known about Seimei's eternal rival?]
But I know what I am and who I am, Mineo. I'm not one to lie, haha.
Mm, well... Don't get me wrong - I know stuff about you, but it's not like I know you you or anything yet...
[and he seems to realize that? but at the same time, it's in his nature to be supportive of others. especially if he has other reasons to admire them, like they belong to mythology or history.]
But is there something wrong with hoping you get what you want? That's what we're all here for, right? And besides...
Sometimes when you talk, you make it sound like you're not supposed to be known or something, or like you don't measure up. I know that feeling too - uh, really well.... [he's well aware he's a loser] but I don't think you have any reason to feel it. So if I can help get rid of that a little, I want to.
[and he seems to realize that? but at the same time, it's in his nature to be supportive of others. especially if he has other reasons to admire them, like they belong to mythology or history.]
But is there something wrong with hoping you get what you want? That's what we're all here for, right? And besides...
Sometimes when you talk, you make it sound like you're not supposed to be known or something, or like you don't measure up. I know that feeling too - uh, really well.... [he's well aware he's a loser] but I don't think you have any reason to feel it. So if I can help get rid of that a little, I want to.
...
[What a kind, kind young man.]
[Somewhere deep inside, that kind of answer is...]
[...]
[Douman lets out a sigh.]
Mmm. You really do wear your heart on your sleeve, huh, Mineo? I don't mean to say that to insult you. Its just obvious how caring you are.
[What a kind, kind young man.]
[Somewhere deep inside, that kind of answer is...]
[...]
[Douman lets out a sigh.]
Mmm. You really do wear your heart on your sleeve, huh, Mineo? I don't mean to say that to insult you. Its just obvious how caring you are.
[ . . . . he looks away at that, rubbing the back of his neck, uncomfortable at the words.]
... thanks.
I just - think you're also getting the wrong impression of me.
[it doesn't matter how much he cares, if it only holds him back]
But uh, that's no fun to talk about, right? Have you had anything to eat? I'm starved...!
[this conversation transition was smooth as fucking sandpaper]
... thanks.
I just - think you're also getting the wrong impression of me.
[it doesn't matter how much he cares, if it only holds him back]
But uh, that's no fun to talk about, right? Have you had anything to eat? I'm starved...!
[this conversation transition was smooth as fucking sandpaper]
Mm, perhaps the same of me, too.
[Misinterpretations between two people - its as natural as anything. Its a wonder whether such misinterpretations can be cleared up.]
[But Douman seems to go along with this impromptu transition, letting out an amused huff.]
I haven't. Honestly, I'm not used to eating...Servants don't typically need to, you know.
[Misinterpretations between two people - its as natural as anything. Its a wonder whether such misinterpretations can be cleared up.]
[But Douman seems to go along with this impromptu transition, letting out an amused huff.]
I haven't. Honestly, I'm not used to eating...Servants don't typically need to, you know.
[phew!! THANKS FOR THE SWERVE ASSIST, DOUMAN. Mineo will remove the boxing gloves and swing himself over the ropes then, tilting his head.]
Ah, jeeze, there you go again with what Servants need to do or not do...
Do you wanna eat with me? I'm not a gourmet chef or anything, but I can cook up something tasty!
Ah, jeeze, there you go again with what Servants need to do or not do...
Do you wanna eat with me? I'm not a gourmet chef or anything, but I can cook up something tasty!
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