That's not— [ ughhHHHH ] It's not about the game. I'm saying that's not how fear works.
[ sorry he can't just turn his fight or flight reflex off. otherwise he wouldn't be standing outside his team warehouse trying to glare people away for NO GOOD REASON. he hates being this way too. ]
Aren't those dangerous? [ well. of course they are. as soon as he says it he realizes that's the point. ] ...Learning self defense isn't a bad idea. [ wait that's agreeing with her too soundly ] I guess.
[ he looks like he's seriously turning that over in his head, wrestling with the idea of fighting versus his entire life of peace, and before he says anything on it
he throws another bubble-like barrier up at her. ]
All right. Thanks. [ he's already running inside the warehouse because she's still scary and also mleh ] See ya.
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she doesn't say this out loud, but she's clearly irritated in that muted way.]
I was walking. [huff.] Nobody is going to kill you today. They won't get points for it.
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he's also a lineface typically, so he sees her mood and matches it, equally chafed. ]
It's not about the points.
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It is. I'm telling you that you're safe because nobody would risk killing you in broad daylight for no reward.
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That's not— [ ughhHHHH ] It's not about the game. I'm saying that's not how fear works.
[ sorry he can't just turn his fight or flight reflex off. otherwise he wouldn't be standing outside his team warehouse trying to glare people away for NO GOOD REASON. he hates being this way too. ]
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[a pause. she's genuinely not sure how to respond to this because she doesn't feel shit, but.]
I suppose it doesn't. [she can't help you there, bud.] You can protect yourself.
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...Barely. These barriers don't last long.
[ he's tired just from trying to hold up this one against (1) flame sword. ]
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[she is also tired from the sword but she's refusing to show it.]
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[ he thought that was mostly for learning discipline or whatever. he's never actually had to be violent or defend himself in his life. ]
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[a short shrug.] You could find a weapon to practice with.
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It will make you less likely to be erased. [she folds her arms.] Not entirely. But less.
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What about protecting someone else? [ this is the more urgent question, judging by his tone ] What's the easiest way to do that?
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... I would suggest the same. Learning how to fight, learning how to effectively use your power - that can help you save someone.
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[ he looks like he's seriously turning that over in his head, wrestling with the idea of fighting versus his entire life of peace, and before he says anything on it
he throws another bubble-like barrier up at her. ]
All right. Thanks. [ he's already running inside the warehouse because she's still scary and also mleh ] See ya.
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she just startles back, not expecting it, but she won't chase him. instead she just absently punches the barrier. it's instinct.]