[ logically, this tracks. she can understand it. she's never had a problem understanding akechi.
but she knows maruki well too. so applying this logic doesn't line up as neatly as it would. it's just like the time they talked about bb. it's strange. to her, akechi is smart. he understands izutsumi and knows how to lay it down.
has she grown? has akechi become smaller? or maybe they're more equal now.
An interesting turnaround. One that makes him stop from biting into the sushi piece. It hovers in the air, over an open palm to catch any part of it from hitting the ground.
It's not about feeling better. Akechi never will, but-]
No, frankly. [It's honest, and it isn't. A desire to inflict fear and pain an ever-present sensation in his heart.] But he needs to learn how to deal with it. Being able to remove any and all fear is vital.
[Necessary for what Maruki will do after he's gone.]
[ hm. izutsumi mulls over this. she knows people with pronounced fears. fears that take hold. fears that conquer you step by step. fear is a vital part of the dungeon as much as wishing. ]
He'll learn when the time comes. If you force it too early, it won't work. The heart won't listen.
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but she knows maruki well too. so applying this logic doesn't line up as neatly as it would. it's just like the time they talked about bb. it's strange. to her, akechi is smart. he understands izutsumi and knows how to lay it down.
has she grown? has akechi become smaller? or maybe they're more equal now.
it's confusing. ]
Will scaring him make you feel better?
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An interesting turnaround. One that makes him stop from biting into the sushi piece. It hovers in the air, over an open palm to catch any part of it from hitting the ground.
It's not about feeling better. Akechi never will, but-]
No, frankly. [It's honest, and it isn't. A desire to inflict fear and pain an ever-present sensation in his heart.] But he needs to learn how to deal with it. Being able to remove any and all fear is vital.
[Necessary for what Maruki will do after he's gone.]
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He'll learn when the time comes. If you force it too early, it won't work. The heart won't listen.
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[A beat. Then two. The sushi finally makes its way to his mouth as he mulls over her comment.]
For those that don't have the luxury of time, would you still suggest that?
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what an odd thing. izutsumi cants her head towards him curiously, like a cat. ]
It'll come when it comes. You learn or you don't.
You can't force these lessons.
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I suppose you're not wrong - I'll take the lesson to heart for the time being. We'll see if he manages to learn on his own.
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[Ah well.]
But I suppose that's not my problem.
[Not until they make the hitlist! ♥]
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But you're the one living with an adult?
wanna wrap <3 <3 oh i love her
[SMASHCUT TO `STATIC NUMBER OF MONTHS DOING SHIT TOGETHER.` Anyway.]
Regardless, why don't you try your own food? The sushi tastes good. We can sit at the kotatsu for awhile after.
sounds good <3
Yeah, let's do that!