Mm... Somewhere where people come to live, and in our case, train together under the same arts. The activities and day-to-day life were reminiscent... we had meals together and spent our lives, more or less, in this sort of situation.
[ boy scouts, but make it ancient chinese martial arts. ] A place where camaraderie would be important, I suppose, and perhaps one fraught with less unknown danger.
[ yeah. he's not optimistic about this place at all. ]
[To be surrounded by people, and to be able to spend time with them every day - to have some sort of shared purpose... well, that sounds amazing. It reminds her very much of the monastery, actually.
But "unknown danger"... Flayn sighs.]
It would be nice if this place was safe, but... [There's a jail!! They got doxxed!! That doesn't bode well.] Well... I suppose only time will tell.
...have you met the people you will be sharing a cabin with yet?
It was. [ he says, quietly, and that's the end of that. his sect was wonderful. the best memories of his life came from it, his growth, his teaching, his eventual ascension. it was a place where he'd been an entirely different person--he's barely the shell of that man, now.
but! there's no time to dwell on such memories, and even if he looks a little more faraway than usual for a moment, yin yu reins it back in. the danger of the place around them calls, after all. ] Mm. I read into them on the board, as well.
[ ...ok, this time, he pulls what is definitely the yin yu version of a face. very subtle, very displeased. that stupid board. ]
She raises her eyes to his face to see what his expression looks like, and her heart sinks a little at the look on his face. She'd stopped reading upon reaching her boarding pass - so she has not read any of his secrets, and if he prefers it, she will endeavor to leave it that way.]
...do you believe that you are safe with them, at least? [Does she need to find a way to smuggle him into her room or something...]
[ once again, tiny flayn trying to hide giant yy in anything is the funniest thing to imagine, ever. ]
It will be nothing to worry over.
[ it's not so much that he doesn't think that his roommates are capable, or anything. it's rather that he knows he's good at getting out of sticky situations, and the likelihood of any of them getting a jump on him is miniscule. if push comes to shove, he'll be fine.
the mention of the board hangs heavy in the air, for a moment. he's discreet; there's nothing to say right away, as he folds his hands quietly in front of himself. (he thinks again of the description on his own. yin yu knows what it means, though no one else does, and it digs at a very, very old wound, buried very, very deep. there's no reason to explain it, but he knows. that's all that matters.) ] And yours, Lady Flayn?
[With his stealth skills they can probably manage it.
...hm. "It will be nothing to worry over" isn't exactly a "Yes, they are safe." Flayn's brows knit together in concern. She knows Yin Yu is capable of protecting himself, should he need to... but she would really prefer that there be no need for him to.]
They seem kind.
[But it's not exactly an "I feel safe," either. She looks like she's torn between continuing or not, and finally she lets out a small sigh.]
...I was discussing them with someone else, and I was warned that one of them took lives in the last place that they were, and did not regret it. I suppose I shall have to be on my guard.
[A pause - ]
Do not worry! I already have a plan for how to keep myself safe.
[ he's quite curious.... and also concerned immediately for one of her roommates. though he says nothing about it, yin yu files that information away for later to look into. he is no person to cast stones in this situation (for many reasons), but not every place had a curse.
but that's for later. flayn what is your master plan. ]
[In answer, Flayn steps into Yin Yu's personal space. Very, very close into his personal space. There is only about a centimeter or so's space between them, and she finds herself face-level with his chest.
Hmm. That's not great. Up onto her tiptoes she goes.
She's got a mischievous little smile on her face.]
Apparently, he stutters and runs away whenever a beautiful woman gets close to him like this. If he tries anything, I shall simply startle him into dropping his weapon and fleeing.
[ as someone who does not show emotions on his face very often, yin yu's cheeks take on a pretty fantastically red flush and he nearly freezes on the spot, not moving even a centimeter, eyes wide, mouth partially open.
it is a long moment before he's actually able to squeak out a response. to his credit, his voice doesn't jump an octave but he's dying, probably. ] I--I think that will be very successful, Lady Flayn.
[ if he was holding something he sure as hell would have dropped it. ]
[Successful, indeed! Flayn steps back to give him his space, satisfied that it will be an effective tactic. If that's the sort of response it gets from someone without a phobia of women, then it should work just fine on the person she intends to employ it against.]
Yes, it is foolproof.
[She sounds way more pleased with herself than she should.]
[ that just shaved years off of his immortal lifespan
it takes him a full ten seconds to come down from that, the startled posture of a cat who just stepped out into the pouring rain slowly coming back to a settle again.
too powerful. flayn is too powerful. suddenly wishing he had his mask on, yin yu clears his throat. ] I'm, ah. I'm glad that you've thought ahead for such things, it's good you'll be safe in that regard.
[This poor man. Flayn, assuming that he is merely flustered because her strategy is that effective (and that, therefore, she is perfectly safe if she ever has to use it against one of her cabinmates), thinks nothing of how bright red his ears are.]
Yes... I want to be sure that this time, I do not give anyone cause to worry over me. So I am taking steps to ensure that I am safe!
[She sighs lightly.]
...though I hope none of them turn out to be necessary.
[ i mean she's not totally wrong on that account, it was definitely effective ]
Mm. [ him too, but... his conversation with giyuu from the island still sticks in the back of his mind. someone committed killings without being pushed. it kills some of the lighter, sillier mood, and he frowns lightly at the ground, thinking. ]
If done correctly, it's not so much about brawling. Rather, you can use the strength of someone else to shift the balance in your favor.
[ with a little smile, he glances down at his own hands. ] I'm not a particularly strong person, myself, but I've never had any troubles. Perhaps that would be a better first lesson, than trying to be stealthy.
[ you spotted one of his rare personal interests ]
[She's interested in trying, certainly - it seems a useful skill. If she masters it, or at least becomes adept enough at it to be able to do it consistently, then perhaps she can protect herself and the people she cares about, instead of being protected all the time.]
...if it would not be a bother to you, then... please teach me.
[ a genuine smile! ] I used to teach those skills to younger members of our sect. It's one of the first things any disciple can learn; if you can take a weapon from someone's hands, you can level a playing field.
[ and lo, with interests, come a tiny, tiny nugget of lore. ]
[Flayn beams. Somehow, she manages to look excited and determined all at once. They will need to find weapons of some kind to work with... ah, but he has his shovel among her belongings, and she has her staff.
[ that surprises a laugh out of him; yin yu ducks his head, a little embarrassed at the compliment, immediately pushing it off. ]
No, no--nothing like that. [ ah, not even... ] I was just an upper level student, was all. [ a beat, and then, a hint of wryness slides into his tone. ] ...besides, it would have been something like 'shifu', anyway.
[Not a word she's heard before, but she'll remember it. (She remembers the introductions at the trial - remembers hearing Minako ask, "Do you prefer Yin Yu-san, or shixiong?" - and wonders if the words have something to do with each other, since they're similar. But she also remembers that he preferred his name, so she chooses not to ask.]
You must have been skilled, to be teaching the younger students. Well, then! I shall be in your care.
[ he would be so internally upset if you call him shixiong flayn the Suffering would be real. telling minako that was a slip of the tongue... ]
I was just a diligent student, is all. [ is the only real answer he has, as humble as humble can be. after all, his skills were eclipsed eventually; the moon can't really compete with the sun. still, yin yu has always been a hard worker, and his time in the sect was no exception. ] I think teaching you would help set me at ease a bit, as well.
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[She's interested to ask around for what she wasn't able to overhear. Unfortunately, Winter wasn't terribly forthcoming with her.]
...really? How is it similar?
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[ boy scouts, but make it ancient chinese martial arts. ] A place where camaraderie would be important, I suppose, and perhaps one fraught with less unknown danger.
[ yeah. he's not optimistic about this place at all. ]
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[To be surrounded by people, and to be able to spend time with them every day - to have some sort of shared purpose... well, that sounds amazing. It reminds her very much of the monastery, actually.
But "unknown danger"... Flayn sighs.]
It would be nice if this place was safe, but... [There's a jail!! They got doxxed!! That doesn't bode well.] Well... I suppose only time will tell.
...have you met the people you will be sharing a cabin with yet?
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but! there's no time to dwell on such memories, and even if he looks a little more faraway than usual for a moment, yin yu reins it back in. the danger of the place around them calls, after all. ] Mm. I read into them on the board, as well.
[ ...ok, this time, he pulls what is definitely the yin yu version of a face. very subtle, very displeased. that stupid board. ]
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That accursed board.
She raises her eyes to his face to see what his expression looks like, and her heart sinks a little at the look on his face. She'd stopped reading upon reaching her boarding pass - so she has not read any of his secrets, and if he prefers it, she will endeavor to leave it that way.]
...do you believe that you are safe with them, at least? [Does she need to find a way to smuggle him into her room or something...]
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It will be nothing to worry over.
[ it's not so much that he doesn't think that his roommates are capable, or anything. it's rather that he knows he's good at getting out of sticky situations, and the likelihood of any of them getting a jump on him is miniscule. if push comes to shove, he'll be fine.
the mention of the board hangs heavy in the air, for a moment. he's discreet; there's nothing to say right away, as he folds his hands quietly in front of himself. (he thinks again of the description on his own. yin yu knows what it means, though no one else does, and it digs at a very, very old wound, buried very, very deep. there's no reason to explain it, but he knows. that's all that matters.) ] And yours, Lady Flayn?
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...hm. "It will be nothing to worry over" isn't exactly a "Yes, they are safe." Flayn's brows knit together in concern. She knows Yin Yu is capable of protecting himself, should he need to... but she would really prefer that there be no need for him to.]
They seem kind.
[But it's not exactly an "I feel safe," either. She looks like she's torn between continuing or not, and finally she lets out a small sigh.]
...I was discussing them with someone else, and I was warned that one of them took lives in the last place that they were, and did not regret it. I suppose I shall have to be on my guard.
[A pause - ]
Do not worry! I already have a plan for how to keep myself safe.
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[ he's quite curious.... and also concerned immediately for one of her roommates. though he says nothing about it, yin yu files that information away for later to look into. he is no person to cast stones in this situation (for many reasons), but not every place had a curse.
but that's for later. flayn what is your master plan. ]
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[In answer, Flayn steps into Yin Yu's personal space. Very, very close into his personal space. There is only about a centimeter or so's space between them, and she finds herself face-level with his chest.
Hmm. That's not great. Up onto her tiptoes she goes.
She's got a mischievous little smile on her face.]
Apparently, he stutters and runs away whenever a beautiful woman gets close to him like this. If he tries anything, I shall simply startle him into dropping his weapon and fleeing.
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it is a long moment before he's actually able to squeak out a response. to his credit, his voice doesn't jump an octave but he's dying, probably. ] I--I think that will be very successful, Lady Flayn.
[ if he was holding something he sure as hell would have dropped it. ]
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Yes, it is foolproof.
[She sounds way more pleased with herself than she should.]
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it takes him a full ten seconds to come down from that, the startled posture of a cat who just stepped out into the pouring rain slowly coming back to a settle again.
too powerful. flayn is too powerful. suddenly wishing he had his mask on, yin yu clears his throat. ] I'm, ah. I'm glad that you've thought ahead for such things, it's good you'll be safe in that regard.
[ his ears are still bright red. ]
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Yes... I want to be sure that this time, I do not give anyone cause to worry over me. So I am taking steps to ensure that I am safe!
[She sighs lightly.]
...though I hope none of them turn out to be necessary.
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Mm. [ him too, but... his conversation with giyuu from the island still sticks in the back of his mind. someone committed killings without being pushed. it kills some of the lighter, sillier mood, and he frowns lightly at the ground, thinking. ]
...Lady Flayn, do you know how to disarm someone?
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[Her brow furrows slightly. She doesn't like thinking about it, but...]
Admittedly, that was when I had magic and proper weapons at my disposal.
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Could you do so in hand to hand?
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...brawling is not one of my strengths. But I could probably learn to.
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[ with a little smile, he glances down at his own hands. ] I'm not a particularly strong person, myself, but I've never had any troubles. Perhaps that would be a better first lesson, than trying to be stealthy.
[ you spotted one of his rare personal interests ]
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[She's interested in trying, certainly - it seems a useful skill. If she masters it, or at least becomes adept enough at it to be able to do it consistently, then perhaps she can protect herself and the people she cares about, instead of being protected all the time.]
...if it would not be a bother to you, then... please teach me.
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[ a genuine smile! ] I used to teach those skills to younger members of our sect. It's one of the first things any disciple can learn; if you can take a weapon from someone's hands, you can level a playing field.
[ and lo, with interests, come a tiny, tiny nugget of lore. ]
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[Flayn beams. Somehow, she manages to look excited and determined all at once. They will need to find weapons of some kind to work with... ah, but he has his shovel among her belongings, and she has her staff.
That should do.]
Should I call you Professor Yin Yu?
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No, no--nothing like that. [ ah, not even... ] I was just an upper level student, was all. [ a beat, and then, a hint of wryness slides into his tone. ] ...besides, it would have been something like 'shifu', anyway.
[ his version of teacher. ]
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[Not a word she's heard before, but she'll remember it. (She remembers the introductions at the trial - remembers hearing Minako ask, "Do you prefer Yin Yu-san, or shixiong?" - and wonders if the words have something to do with each other, since they're similar. But she also remembers that he preferred his name, so she chooses not to ask.]
You must have been skilled, to be teaching the younger students. Well, then! I shall be in your care.
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I was just a diligent student, is all. [ is the only real answer he has, as humble as humble can be. after all, his skills were eclipsed eventually; the moon can't really compete with the sun. still, yin yu has always been a hard worker, and his time in the sect was no exception. ] I think teaching you would help set me at ease a bit, as well.
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