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OKITA
You're only saying that 'cause ya're always looking for an excuse to fight. ( He says it so flatly, so easily, like this is such an obvious fact that he isn't surprised Okita would think this. I mean, Souji's right because Mutsu is a troublemaker of sorts but that also depends on who's side you're on? From Mutsu's point of view, it was the Shinsengumi who were causing the real trouble for him. ) Ain't that right?
( He's looking for a fight right now, isn't he... )
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I don't need an excuse. [ That he answers anyway. He needs a guiding hand and the word of god aka Kondou-san, but yeah. He's looking for a fight. ] It's my duty to take care of troublemakers, you know. You do know, don't you? Since you're friends with Yamato and Kashuu, then you should know all about the Shinsengumi.
[ so it's not like Souji's the shithead who wants to fight here. He's just doing his duty u/////u ]
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But holy shit do you see this face? This one??? It looks like you just insulted his mother. What the hell, Souji? How could you say something that messed up? )
There's no way we're fr-- ( And there it is again. Suddenly he can't get the words to come out of his mouth. It's like the moment he tries to spit them out, his throat's closing up in an instant. Holding his throat, he starts to gasp for air again. ) --can't--...?
( Breathe.
Where did this come from? It doesn't make any sense. He was just fine a second ago. )
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This again? [ He sounds casual, but his eyes are alert as he looks at Mutsu struggling to breath. Mutsu made it clear the last time Souji tried to come closer, so. WHAT DOES HE DO? Regress to shitheadery ] Are you actually dying this time — or are you just embarrassed?
[ Mutsu did look kind of mad at the words 'friends with Yamato and Kashuu'... ]
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Not...!
( Dying, at least. He isn't dying but for the second one? He can't get a single word out and he can't figure out why. It's pretty clear he's suffocating right now but look, he's a stubborn sword and he just shoots Souji a very stubborn look. This is all Souji's fault! Clearly! Somehow! He was fine until that guy opened his mouth? )
Haaaaugh... ( What the heck he's a spirit he shouldn't need to breathe this badly but when he tries to say something besides answering Souji? He's able to get something out, though, it's still breathy considering what just happened. ) Stop askin` stupid questions!
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So you are embarrassed. [ Mutsu's still talking, so he's not dying. Souji gets that. But?? This is really weird. ] I don't really know what's going on with you, but it's not that big of a deal to get all choked up about.
[ 'choked up'... get it. ]
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Nnnnaugh..!
( He's not! He's not! He shoots Souji a look like, look, punk I told you to stop! But he can't seem to get it to come out. Literally why is this happening he's trying to figure it out between gasping for air but all he can think of is it happens every time this guy says something dumb. )
Said-- ( WHEEEEEEEZE ) --stoppit...!
( Shut uuuuup. )
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... [ It's like Souji's thinking along the same lines of Mutsu, but not exactly the same because his train of thought is more like he's suffocating every time I ask him a question, except for the part about fighting, huh ]
Hey. [ HMMMMMMM... Mutsu said to stop it, but. THEY SHOULD FIGURE THIS OUT, SHOULDN'T THEY ] Do you want me to stop talking?
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( He sure did yell that for the entire colony to hear. And suddenly he can breathe again? He's quiet again for a moment, mouth shut tight, and brows knit together as he tries to figure out what changed this time.
Why is it only some times? Mutsu doesn’t get it. The first time it happened was when? When Souji asked him if he was okay to which he couldn’t respond. The second time was when Souji said Mutsu was friends with Yamato and Kashuu. That time, Mutsu couldn’t say no… And then the third time, when he tried to imply Mutsu was embarrassed…
Every time, Mutsu had tried to deny something? Was that it? He suddenly couldn’t deny shit? What was even the point of that, though? Still, it's good to be able to breathe again? For who knows how long. ) I dunno what's wrong but every time ya say something foolish, that happens! So knock it off, ya hear?!
( And he's waving his hand holding his gun in the air, trying to shoo Souji away. )
Go chase down some real troublemakers or something.
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[ don't blame the shinsengumi for your woes, mutsu?? even if they're... probably 50% responsible ]
See, when I ask you if you're friends with Kashuu and Yamato, you choked, right? But maybe that's because of the way you were trying to answer it. Why don't you try saying that you are?
[ maybe DENIAL OF YOUR TRUE FEELINGS ABOUT THINGS is what's going on here... Souji looks 200% invested in this now only because Mutsu's waving his gun at him and trying to get him to go away. ]
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No way. ( Nu-uh. ) Like I'd ever say a bold face lie--
( NOT AGAIN WHY. Mutsu is like a fish out of water once more.
What the hell? Was Souji onto something. No, of course not, because it's not true! It's not! )
No!
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See? It happened again because you tried to deny it. [ He's looking pretty pleased with himself for something that probably everyone else has figured out already... And now since Mutsu's suffocation has confirmed that he has some kind of friendship feelings towards the Okitagumi, Souji can move on to bigger and better topics. That is, if this works the way he's thinking... ]
I've been wondering about this since I've met you, but... do you have something against the Shinsengumi?
[ pleasantly... give Souji a reason to make Mutsu public enemy #1 ]
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Shut up, shut up, his hold on his sword tightens but it's less of an aggressive act but more along the lines of securing himself so he doesn't drop it while he's choking. The same goes for his gun.
The more he tries to speak, the harder it is to breathe and he wonders how much longer he can hold out like this. If he's right... he shuts his mouth, gritting his teeth, and manages to breathe through his nose before muttering under his breath, )
— Swords are old fashioned. Edo’s full of beautiful girls. ( So far, so good. ) I-- ( --killed someone. --am not important to you guys. --am not friends with those guys.
There it goes. His throat feels tight, he can feel it closing, and he tries to catch one last breath of air before it all starts over again. Emptily, he gasps and he's figured it out. He's figured this shit out. It's the truth. He can't lie. He can't tell a lie and whenever he tries, this happens.
All he can do is shake his head in response.
No, no, no, the answer he should say is no. But he isn't going to be beaten by this! No way! No! He's the sword of Sakamoto. If he gave up this easily in front of these guys, he'd be a disgrace. Think, think, you were a merchant sword before you were a ronin's sword. He can talk his way out of this, surely? )
'S none... ( It's hard. ) -- none of your business...! A lot of people weren't crazy about you guys.
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You're not wrong. [ Well of course Mutsu's not wrong, he's not choking to death?? ] I wouldn't care if you were a civilian who hates us, or the sword of some ronin who likes to talk big.
[ a lot of townspeople and ronin do, after all. but Souji never cared, unless they made it the Shinsengumi's problem. ]
But you're the sword of Saitani Umetarou or whatever his name is. [ and he knows the Hokushin Ittou Ryu style, so he's obviously not some common sellsword. ] So it's not like you were a blade serving some nobody... Right?
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... Right. ( It sure did take him a good second to answer that. ) So what? There're swords that've belonged to shogun and all sorts of famous people.
Maybe ya haven't figured out who my master is yet 'cause he's ahead of your time.
( See what he did there. )
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Why don't you enlighten me then? Is your master really Saitani Umetarou? [ too bad Souji didn't ask 'IS YOUR MASTER SAKAMOTO RYOMA' there... ] Or rather, is his name actually Saitani Umetarou?
[ have you been lying liar who lies all this time mutsu ]
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( For the first question at least. For the second, Mutsu is quiet. )
What're ya thinking, huh? If ya wanna know about my master, all ya gotta do is ask right.
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Will you answer honestly if I do then?
1/3
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... Depends.
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It must be difficult not being able to lie to me. [ lols ] Just tell me this then — [ the laughter immediately stops. ]
Is your master an enemy of the Shinsengumi? [ run away mutsu... ]
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Lessee... was he a bad guy...? ( Gun twirling around his finger, as he thinks, ) I guess you could say he...
( Dragging out that answer, clearly buying some time to work out a clever, witty truth. Is the suspense killing you, Souji? Is it? )
--Gotta go! I'll tell ya another time, 'kay?!
( That's it. No complete answer. Turning on his heel, Mutsu makes a run for it, diving right into the crowds of Cerealians and vengeful spirits. )
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[ Souji half considers chasing after him like last time, but as far as he can tell... running away is a sign of guilt. Time to wait till Saitou shows up so Souji can complain to him about Mutsu.... ]