Wow though what an edgelord... can't believe they're basically the same person though, except Sakyou is just depressed about it. (Riku voice) tch i can do shit on my own (sakyou voice) i have to because anyone close to me will suffer greatly otherwise.
Anyway, he-- very nearly averts his gaze again HE HATES BEING PERCEIVED. But he makes a concerted effort not to this time, even if there are some faintly disgruntled vibes happening.]
...I have no plans of doing anything like that, at the very least. So you don't need to be concerned. [...] I'm glad you were able to come to that realization.
It took me giving into the darkness and changing who I was to realize it.
Don't make my mistake. Everyone who cares about you? It actually hurts them more in the end when you run away.
[His right hand flexes. Sakyou can see the orbs of light come from the air toward his palm, and an encasement of light form the shape of a sword extended outward. The strange sword he had before materializes in his hand as the light fades. This happens so very quickly, but long enough to recognize.
Without warning or hesitation, he stops and swings suddenly back on Sakyou, testing. There's no anger to his emotions, only curiosity.]
[Sakyou looks like he's thinking that statement over - like he might have something to say about it. Because SOMETIMES people really do hurt more when you don't run away! Like when you accidentally get them dragged into hell for all eternity, wow.
But it's fine because he doesn't know that might happen, and he's distracted by this funny little light show first. HE KNEW THAT FUCKIN SWORD WAS TOO WEIRD TO BE A CARNIVAL PRIZE--
But oh, whoop. Good thing his reflexes are wild as hell. Even though he's at a technical disadvantage because he has to unsheathe his blade, he moves with such practiced ease and fluidity that he withdraws it in a breath to block. There's the sound of metal on metal. Despite being a fuckin demon sword, Muramasa is just here, vibing.]
[I need you to know that gmail sent me the notif of our other Anti-Possession Pact thread, and then sent? this one? Afterward? I'M LOSING MY MIND? MY NOTIFS?
The good reflexes are appreciated more than they surprise him. Sakyou seemed like a very skilled swordsman, so. Riku is glad? This was all expected? Which is why he was a gremlin and tried to attack.]
Not bad.
[This stupid ass sword. He presses down onto it with the keyblade a bit, adding a lil pointed pressure. LIL BINCH.]
[GMAIL IS REALLY FUCKIN STRUGGLING IN THIS CHRISTIAN HOUSE.
Anyway glad Riku is having a good time with this. Do not test him in a battle of sheer strength though, these scrawny otome arms can lift and wield swords that are almost 5 feet like he's just using a regularass wakizashi. SO HE PUSHES BACK, FUCKIN GREMLIN.]
I would not have survived this long if I was anything less.
[The strength Sakyou has is what shocks him instead. Naturally, a swordsman would be strong to be able to wield a blade, but it still... really surprises him!
And also jostles him backward. He stumbles for half a step, and then catches himself, but continues leaping away and breaking their stalemate. Look, he has to be careful Sakyou isn't going to follow-up after he decided to be a little attack goblin.]
Is it something everyone has to do where you're from? Be a swordsman. They're passed down, aren't they? The swords. Or do you find the swords like you did? Can you only use them if your heart is strong?
[Fortunately he doesn't follow up with another attack after that, but it's largely because he tries to wield Muramasa as little as possible and that seems even more important around Riku! The blade's still out though, just in case this is all a DISTRACTION and Riku is just waiting to kick his ass as soon as he gets distracted by samurai talk.
Please understand that even though swords aren't keyblades, samurai ideals basically make them as such.]
No - samurai come from lineages of warriors. Not everyone can wield a blade. Many families - especially larger or more established ones - do pass along their swords, though. My-- real sword, Hotarumaru, is an heirloom. [THAT HE THREW AWAAAAAAY his guilt...] A wavering heart will affect one's ability to attack or defend, as well, so I would say that's true.
[Yeah!!! He's waiting for an opportunity of attack!! (no) The keyblade lowers down by his legs. An offer of niceness.]
I think I prefer the other one.
[Pointed look at the SWORD. Tch.]
I thought being the strongest was important. Wielding the Kingdom Key... I thought that meant being better and stronger all on my own.
But Sora took it back from me even after saying he didn't need a weapon. He had his friends. That keyblade just doesn't belong to me. It's not the one that belongs to my heart.
[Sometimes you are just full of DARKNESS bc the creator wanted you to be the edgy foil to the protagonist.]
Yes.
[He lifts it up just enough to turn it so Sakyou can look. IT REALLY IS THE EDGY 2005 DEVIANTART WEAPON OF AN EDGY OC!!! ANGEL AND DEMON MOTIFS MIXING TOGETHER!! AN EYEBALL! this is still my favorite keyblade tho bc i too am an edgy 2005 da original character]
It looks a little different than it did before. I guess it changed as my heart changed.
[i woke up and read this tag and just lost my shit over you calling yourself an edgy 2005 da original character and then went back to bed again god bless
THIS IS SO FUNNY, THOUGH.]
Is that a normal thing? For it to change to reflect your heart's appearance?
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Wow though what an edgelord... can't believe they're basically the same person though, except Sakyou is just depressed about it. (Riku voice) tch i can do shit on my own (sakyou voice) i have to because anyone close to me will suffer greatly otherwise.
Anyway, he-- very nearly averts his gaze again HE HATES BEING PERCEIVED. But he makes a concerted effort not to this time, even if there are some faintly disgruntled vibes happening.]
...I have no plans of doing anything like that, at the very least. So you don't need to be concerned. [...] I'm glad you were able to come to that realization.
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Don't make my mistake. Everyone who cares about you? It actually hurts them more in the end when you run away.
[His right hand flexes. Sakyou can see the orbs of light come from the air toward his palm, and an encasement of light form the shape of a sword extended outward. The strange sword he had before materializes in his hand as the light fades. This happens so very quickly, but long enough to recognize.
Without warning or hesitation, he stops and swings suddenly back on Sakyou, testing. There's no anger to his emotions, only curiosity.]
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But it's fine because he doesn't know that might happen, and he's distracted by this funny little light show first. HE KNEW THAT FUCKIN SWORD WAS TOO WEIRD TO BE A CARNIVAL PRIZE--
But oh, whoop. Good thing his reflexes are wild as hell. Even though he's at a technical disadvantage because he has to unsheathe his blade, he moves with such practiced ease and fluidity that he withdraws it in a breath to block. There's the sound of metal on metal. Despite being a fuckin demon sword, Muramasa is just here, vibing.]
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The good reflexes are appreciated more than they surprise him. Sakyou seemed like a very skilled swordsman, so. Riku is glad? This was all expected? Which is why he was a gremlin and tried to attack.]
Not bad.
[This stupid ass sword. He presses down onto it with the keyblade a bit, adding a lil pointed pressure. LIL BINCH.]
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Anyway glad Riku is having a good time with this. Do not test him in a battle of sheer strength though, these scrawny otome arms can lift and wield swords that are almost 5 feet like he's just using a regularass wakizashi. SO HE PUSHES BACK, FUCKIN GREMLIN.]
I would not have survived this long if I was anything less.
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And also jostles him backward. He stumbles for half a step, and then catches himself, but continues leaping away and breaking their stalemate. Look, he has to be careful Sakyou isn't going to follow-up after he decided to be a little attack goblin.]
Is it something everyone has to do where you're from? Be a swordsman. They're passed down, aren't they? The swords. Or do you find the swords like you did? Can you only use them if your heart is strong?
[THEY AREN'T KEYBLADES, MORON.]
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Please understand that even though swords aren't keyblades, samurai ideals basically make them as such.]
No - samurai come from lineages of warriors. Not everyone can wield a blade. Many families - especially larger or more established ones - do pass along their swords, though. My-- real sword, Hotarumaru, is an heirloom. [THAT HE THREW AWAAAAAAY his guilt...] A wavering heart will affect one's ability to attack or defend, as well, so I would say that's true.
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I think I prefer the other one.
[Pointed look at the SWORD. Tch.]
I thought being the strongest was important. Wielding the Kingdom Key... I thought that meant being better and stronger all on my own.
But Sora took it back from me even after saying he didn't need a weapon. He had his friends. That keyblade just doesn't belong to me. It's not the one that belongs to my heart.
Soul Eater is.
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I do, as well.
[Get good Muramasa. Anyway this is hilarious WHY IS HIS KEYBLADE SO OMINOUS HELP. Sakyou just frowns a little because that name is a doozy??]
Is that this blade? [A nod toward his funky funky keyblade.]
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Yes.
[He lifts it up just enough to turn it so Sakyou can look. IT REALLY IS THE EDGY 2005 DEVIANTART WEAPON OF AN EDGY OC!!! ANGEL AND DEMON MOTIFS MIXING TOGETHER!! AN EYEBALL! this is still my favorite keyblade tho bc i too am an edgy 2005 da original character]
It looks a little different than it did before. I guess it changed as my heart changed.
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THIS IS SO FUNNY, THOUGH.]
Is that a normal thing? For it to change to reflect your heart's appearance?
[Wow he'd hate that for himself.]