[ He nods, and though the conversation is shifting to be more dangerous and threatening, Soujirou still doesn't draw the sword, though that odd tapping of his foot doesn't stop either. Someone observant (so, Kaoru) might notice that there's a sharpness in his gaze by now, since Soujirou is perceptive, and he's watching them both more carefully, though it's subtle. ]
So I'm sorry, but I'll need them. I have to return to Shishio-san's side, so it sounds like this is the best way to do that! It's nothing personal, though.
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[ He nods, and though the conversation is shifting to be more dangerous and threatening, Soujirou still doesn't draw the sword, though that odd tapping of his foot doesn't stop either. Someone observant (so, Kaoru) might notice that there's a sharpness in his gaze by now, since Soujirou is perceptive, and he's watching them both more carefully, though it's subtle. ]
So I'm sorry, but I'll need them. I have to return to Shishio-san's side, so it sounds like this is the best way to do that! It's nothing personal, though.