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[succeeder]

[ He's quiet for a moment, not sure how to respond to that sentiment. Togami isn't the sort of person to offer sympathy to everyone, or to give people an A for effort. But everything he's seen and heard so far has implied that those efforts really are genuine... and effective, too. ]

That's good. It seems that that effort hasn't just been talk. I suppose that's the best you can do so far in your position.

[colonially]

Hmm? I think we might be better off going this way. It looks more promising.

[It's fine. It's good. If there's any trouble, he's got this, Mary. Not to worry. He won't let his friend get eaten.]

[immobileyes]

It all sort of looks the same to me... [ SHE'S REALLY IMPRESSED. ]

[hasklutz]

[ Stains seem like such a mundane thing to prioritize, given the day's events, and yet he finds the concern a little charming. ]

I don't think I'll have a chance to wash them properly for a while, so they might...? But I'm sure I won't be the only one with that problem by now. That's just one of the drawbacks of a natural setting, right?

[cutebutexpendable]

So... what, no horrible tragic backstory, or burning need for vengeance, or deep dark secrets lurking down under? Honestly, it sounds like you got it pretty good.

[cutebutexpendable]

Yeah, well...

[ He trails off, shaking his head. ]

You got me there, kid. Although to be honest, I'll just have to take your word for that.

[immobileyes]

I don't want you to ever have to really understand what that feels like.

[ It's never a good feeling. ]

[zerotohiro]

Since otherwise it doesn't make them any better than CERES in dragging us to places we didn't ask to be dragged? That's a good point. [He huffs under his breath.] Either way, since we're out here? I'm going to keep looking. We keep looking, we're bound to find something and it's better than waiting for something in the jungle to kill us. Unless you've got another idea.

[For a kid who was nearly just mauled by a monster he's sure gung-ho on going back at it again.]

[undaunts]

[Just a dead mom and an absent dad, nbd]

Nope, nothing like that! I guess I do have it pretty good, now that you mention it... I'm just really glad that I get to try to be a Huntress and help people!

[theshiningone]

Gotta come up with other adoring names then!

[And that was a good question. Hiro's been through two worlds of experiences, yet all in all...]

Two weeks! A week in one world and a week in another. Doesn't sound long, but it still built a lot of character for me.

[Sure, he's been through some sad and painful experiences... But Hiro felt like they turned him into a better person. It wasn't all doom and gloom as he's had plenty of happy things given back to him in return.]

[cutebutexpendable]

[ Styx DOES scowl at her for that, more out of shock than anything else. ]

Wait, what? Me? Ooh no, don't you worry about me. I don't have any family, and if I DID, memory loss's taken care of that.

[ How's that for reassuring? ]

[cutebutexpendable]

[ Complicated family matters are the hallmark of any adventurer! ]

Right then, little miss Huntress, I've got a deep dark secret that I oughta share with you: tree fairies don't exist.

[cutebutexpendable]

Right. You go do that.

[ Styx shakes his head, looking (and sounding) not at all impressed. ]

Two weeks, huh? Get back to me after you've amassed a hundred years' worth of experience, kid.

[theshiningone]

Survival's survival. Doesn't meant how long or short you've gone through painful experiences.

[He flashes him a smirk, but it's a little different from his regular ones. There's some weight behind it.]

It's not like it's a contest. But hey... It gets easier when you think of it like a fun game.

[immobileyes]

E-eh?? You lost your memory?!

[ WAIT GO BACK TO THAT. ]

[cutebutexpendable]

Uh-huh. Well, you COULD see it all as a fun game, but you either end up stronger than steel, or stark raving mad.

[ He sizes up the human again. ]

Or maybe a little of both.

[cutebutexpendable]

Yeah? What's so-

[ And he has an "oh" moment. The goblin sighs, running a hand down his face. ]

I didn't mention that before, huh. Look, it's not really a big deal or anythin'.

[ SERIOUSLY, HE'S NOT SEEING WHAT ALL THE FUSS IS ABOUT ]

[immobileyes]

Isn't that a really big deal? What if you forgot something important??

[cutebutexpendable]

No, it ain't.

[ There's an edge to his voice. Styx slowly releases a breath, glaring at nothing in particular. ]

Trust me on this, kid. I caught a few glimpses, and it's... it's weird as all hell, is that it is. Could hardly recognize myself. As far as I'm concerned, that shit ought to stay where it belongs: forgotten and buried in the past.

[ Sure, he's an assassin by trade with gallons of blood on his hands, but even he'll judge his past self. ]

[theshiningone]

I think I'm on both ends of the scale! After all... You can't be a hero without being a little mad.

[Something loosely based off what a friend told him. Regardless of what others thought of him, he did what he felt was right and fun for him.]

[immobileyes]

... So you really don't want to remember... [ Had it been that painful? She's afraid to ask. Especially when he looks even more agitated when it comes to discussing it. ]

[cutebutexpendable]

Pretty much.

[ He runs a hand down his face, shaking his head. He's a little calmer now, at least. ]

The most I can do- ALL I can do- is trust that my past self had a damned good reason to do what he did. Other than that, it ain't any of my business anymore.

[ That's a half-lie, but that's as much as he's willing to admit. ]

[cutebutexpendable]

Alright, look, I gotta ask- does EVERYONE around here want to be a hero or something? 'Cause between you and that Little Red Riding Hood, you've already got the market cornered in this damn place.

[theshiningone]

What's wrong with being a hero? It's a fun thing to do. Being a bad guy can be fun too, but there aren't that many benefits to go along with it.

[He was flexible enough to understand why people did bad or screwed up things, but it didn't meant that he had to like it.] Anyway... What'cha got against it? Why do you wanna be a bad guy?

[cutebutexpendable]

Nothing's wrong with being a hero, but it's not a job description! Everyone here makes it sound like some sorta full-time profession!

[ Styx shakes his head. Man, if only this kid knew. ]

Besides, I never said I wanted to be a "bad guy." It just ain't that simple, that's all I'm sayin'.