[The stranger's surprise was noted and dismissed. Mutsu was a spirit of a blade, and deserved his due respect. Casual personalities didn't change that fact-- even Koumei was afforded the respect he was due, even if he didn't request it.
It was all a matter of decorum. No one was above or below the rules of politeness.]
If you don't mind, how are the two of you related? Are you a friend?
[Translation: a fellow spirit who deserved respect too?]
no subject
[The stranger's surprise was noted and dismissed. Mutsu was a spirit of a blade, and deserved his due respect. Casual personalities didn't change that fact-- even Koumei was afforded the respect he was due, even if he didn't request it.
It was all a matter of decorum. No one was above or below the rules of politeness.]
If you don't mind, how are the two of you related? Are you a friend?
[Translation: a fellow spirit who deserved respect too?]