chroma ☆ kiyopi

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did someone order an ego boost

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Totes! And he means you won't get lonely, either.

[ and he's adorable? kazu offers him a hand to sneef! ]

Haha, that's fair. We did give them a lot to deal with, huh? I really hope they can get it for you, though. Must feel weird for a swordsman not to have their sword - like an artist without a sketchbook.

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That wouldn't happen anyway, since Yasusada's here.

[HIS STUPID PARTNER SWORD. Also Buzen apparently... Pony sniffs his hand, though, and then gently butts into it for some pats! He craves attention.]

Thanks, though! I'm hoping they can find it, too. It's- [Terrifying actually on an existential level???] -pretty uncomfortable to be walking around without it, for sure...

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Yasusada... Oh, that's the Okita fan, right? He's pretty fun to talk to!

[ good to hear kiyopi has friends! ]

I can imagine! [ he really can't. ] Swordsmen are always supposed to have their swords with them, right? It's supposed to be like their lifeline!

[ he literally just got this from movies. ]

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[HE'S ENTIRELY RIGHT ABOUT THAT but Kashuu has to put the rest of the conversation on pause for a second, because--]

Oh my god, did you start talking to him about that guy?

[His heart... it has never gone out to anyone as much as it's going out to this man in this moment. No one who talks to Yasusada about Okita ever leaves the same as they'd entered the conversation...]

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Mmhm. I asked him about the haori. He's really into the Shinsengumi, huh? The enthusiasm is totes adorbs!

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That's the least adorable thing on the planet, trust me.

[HE'S DEALT WITH IT FOR SO LONG. FOR TWENTY LIFETIMES.]

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[ hmhmhm he really stumbled into something here! ]

Does that mean you're not a fan of the Shinsengumi, Kiyopi?

[slashay]

[Oh no a complex question... He huffs, setting a hand on his hip and glancing off to the side.]

I mean, I definitely wouldn't call myself a fan like that guy. [This much is absolutely true...]

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He did seem pretty intense about it. Like, otaku level? I know they're pretty popular, but I've never seen someone just wearing the haori like that unless it's a costume for a play or something.

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[WELL. THE PROFILES ARE JUST OUT THERE so you know what, it's his turn to doxx Yasusada's ass!! He really said "then perish".]

He wears that haori all the time, whether he's on the stage or not! But he was teeechnically a member, I guess, so that's why he's super intense about it.

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No kidding?! That's crazy! Then he must have worked directly with Okita, right? So that's how he knows so much about the guy!

[slashay]

Yeah, you could say that. If you get him started, he'll never stop talking, though. Just so you know.

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I noticed! It was like his whole world lit up when he got to talk about Okita, and he was sooooo hype to teach me all about him.

[slashay]

[HE'S DYING ON THE INSIDE. Sasuga, Yasusada...]

Yeah, that sounds exaaactly like what I'd expect from that guy. [...] Do you actually like talking about that kinda stuff?

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Hm, for me it kind of depends? We were talking about whether it could come up for one of my plays, and I def want to do them justice if it does, you know? Gotta do my research to play the role well!

[ or maybe he's just a nerd who knows ]

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[A nerd... He smells the NERD VIBES.]

Oh, yeah, I guess that's a thing... [The Shinsengumi blowing up in the mainstream media like 200 years ago. WILD. Anyway he's immediately curious and has to ask:] --Hey, who'd you wanna play if you got to play any of 'em?

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Oh, good question! Hm... I don't know if I could pull off Saito or Kondo that well, so I'd leave them to the others. If Okita's anything like they say he was, he might be the easiest for me.

But I think Hijikata could be a fun challenge? I mean, the guy's super popular and all, but figuring out how to play the Demon Vice-Captain sounds pretty fun, too.

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[Oh he sees a good opportunity here that he CAN'T LET PASS--]

You should totally show me your best impression of the Demon Vice-Captain! A little impromptu acting is okay, right?

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Improv is an important part of being an actor! I don't mind, but I haven't studied, so go easy on me, 'kay?

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[ ahem. kazunari's expression morphs from his usual cheer to annoyance, with gritted teeth and furrowed brow. ]

Oi! What kind of swordsmanship is that? Are you hoping to be cut down on the battlefield, or should I spare you the wait and take care of that right now?

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[Kashuu seems absolutely delighted by this... Kane-san he hopes you're watching the other side (Kane-san isn't dead) he hopes you're watching from]

Ooh! Wow, that wasn't so bad at all. You totally nailed the look! That's definitely something I could imagine hearing a Demon Vice-Captain say, too.

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[ his expression melts back into a smile instantly. ]

Haha, thanks! It'll probs be way better if I get some time to practice, but it's good to hear I'm on the right track!

...You seem pretty familiar with him, though? Did Yams tell you about him, or what?

[slashay]

[Ah, the trademark sign of a skilled actor...]

Maybe you'll get the chance to grab that role and really knock it outta the park once we get outta here, yeah?

[ONCE WE DO he says, optimistically, ignoring statue npc being a debbie downer.]

Oh - nah, I knew the guy.

[dms]

Maybe! It'd be super fun! And I'd get to wield a sword?!

[ EXCITING ]

...Wait, what? You weren't one of them, too, were you?

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You'd have to put a lotta work into making sure the swordsmanship is right, y'know!

[Said in a gently teasing tone, though. But then, with a little huff of a sigh:] Something like that, yeah.