sageguidance | brandishes a knife

I would be lying if I said that it didn't feel cathartic, being in the car that ran him over.

[He's not an inherently violent person but putting Kondo's life at risk by killing him is simply unforgiveable.

THAT SAID he just reaches out and gently pats Alphinaud's shoulder with his not-tea-holding hand.]

I believe that if any of us had known, we wouldn't have done such a thing... But we all know that the "staff" of places like this can't tell us everything, so I think we handled that attempt with about as much grace as we could have, in that situation.

Quite so. Well, that Flayn were caught up in our plans is the only thing I regret...

I said I would never open that door again, but if I could, simply to punch him in the face, I would.

That, and the fact that Hope-san was injured... You had to deal with a burden, yourself.

[He wishes that none of them had to deal with any unpleasant things because of Qi Rong!!! But unfortunately, they can't always get flawless victories...

That comment is so funny though holy shit he's charmed, terribly.]

Oh! Maybe it's unkind for me to say it, but I wouldn't mind seeing something like that happen.

[ deep down inside, even Alphinaud gets violent urges sometimes. ]

Ah, if only it could... Unfortunately, I can but dream.

[ sips at his tea ]

[Everyone has a little bit of violence deep down sometimes... Even their nerdiest library punks.]

It's a nice dream, at least. A sweet one, even. [Also sipping his tea...] --Though I suppose it's just as well, if the Nightman wishes to dispose of him. If not, Hua Cheng is here.

He has claimed he is able to handle the likes of Qi Rong, hasn't he... Very well. Mayhap 'tis best to leave his like within Hua Cheng's hands, in the end.

Mm, maybe so! For my part, I'd be content to never see that face again.

[Souji is truly just able to shake off nearly anything... Kondo's still not guaranteed to be safe, but the moment he's back, Souji will really just be like "well anyway" about being supermurdered and vored.]

Though there are quite a few more that I'll certainly miss...

Everyone else's, I presume?

Everyone else's, yes.

[THE STAFF, THE LIVING, THE DEAD... Souji's so fond or at least positive-neutral about like literally everyone here except for Qi Rong and Luo Binghe, absolutely hilarious. The other shady former staff are on thin ice, too...

He's quiet for a thoughtful second after that though, before adding:] I still would have rather none of you joined me, but... In particular, I'll miss those of you that I was actually able to spend time with. It's been my greatest honor and happiness of my time here, getting to know you.

[General graveyard you but also sweet Alphinaud in specific who he is so fond of.]

[ His gaze lowers, but his lips curve into a small, fond smile. ]

Were it my decision to make, never would I have—but full glad I am to have met you, as well. I have expressed my gratitude once before, but... well, simply know that has not changed.

[Soft boots.......

Souji's smile is sunny, because in spite of the fact that Alphinaud is apparently heading into the void and he himself expects to fight swords to the death, and in spite of the fact that they both had to die to meet, he's also the type who's endlessly and genuinely grateful to those who enter his life and befriend him.]

Then please accept my gratitude, too! It's been a wonderful thing, getting the privilege to know a person like you. I won't miss that mansion, but it will be a little strange, being unable to come say hello whenever.

[He's going back to being lonely and dying with only 3 friends, he's going to miss his deadzos so much...]

[ SOFT BOOTS.... ]

Hm. Well... We need not say goodbye forever.

[ BECAUSE HE DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT SWORD MURDER. SWURDER. ]

I cannot promise what my future holds, but... perhaps it shall all work out in the end, too.

[SOFT BOOTS... slaps that label on this cr. Anyway it's fine don't look at the swurder, Souji's not looking at it.]

I will be wishing all of the best your way, Al-kun. You deserve to have things turn out in your favor, whatever that may look like. And if they do, then let's have a reunion party! One without hotels or omnipresent watchers.

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