You already have what it takes, though. You're brave, and you're prepared to sacrifice for those you want to protect. The rest is a matter of time.
[That is easy to say if you have been a natural sword fighting genius since you were honestly to god three years old. Still, from the way he's smiling he really means what he says - Haru might never be a sword fighting virtuoso, but to Souji, the most important part really is what you're willing to give up. Everything else is just a matter of luck, really.
Souji then lets out a small sigh and finally resigns to Haru's care, because he really does understand that he only means well. Obediently sitting down on the sofa, he opens his arms so that Saizou can join him, smiling up at Haru.]
It's just that I've been so very isolated back home for a while... and I feel a lot better here. It's hard not to get impatient. [A small, teasing quirk to his smile.] And you know, I was also hungry and heading for the kitchen.
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[That is easy to say if you have been a natural sword fighting genius since you were honestly to god three years old. Still, from the way he's smiling he really means what he says - Haru might never be a sword fighting virtuoso, but to Souji, the most important part really is what you're willing to give up. Everything else is just a matter of luck, really.
Souji then lets out a small sigh and finally resigns to Haru's care, because he really does understand that he only means well. Obediently sitting down on the sofa, he opens his arms so that Saizou can join him, smiling up at Haru.]
It's just that I've been so very isolated back home for a while... and I feel a lot better here. It's hard not to get impatient. [A small, teasing quirk to his smile.] And you know, I was also hungry and heading for the kitchen.