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[countermeasures]

i'll make this pretty later

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[hasteful]

Oh!

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well,]

Sure, I'll do whatever you'd like! Your device is also very cute.

[countermeasures]

[she looks pleased as punch]

Thank you, Buzen! ...on both counts.

[hasteful]

[nodding]

I'd like to make sure we have enough rations for everyone so they aren't too hungry over the week - but as long as that's secured, I can help you with whatever you need, Doctor Su.

The other Verdants are agreeable people too - so I'm sure they'd also be happy to assist.

[countermeasures]

We should start stockpiling, definitely. And we may be able to use these... [she lifts her phone] ...to ask for more help with food if we need to.

The one shaped like a statue - the informational things on our phones say their name is Shale, though they didn't remember that - was quite a talented cook. I don't think they would mind helping out with food again if we asked nicely.

[hasteful]

[nods!!]

They were very generous! I liked speaking to them. It'll be nice, to have the additional help. Though I also don't want to impose too much, since it sounds like we've caused their home to fall into some disarray...

[countermeasures]

Well, if that's our doing, then we ought to work closely with them to try and fix it, shouldn't we?

[hasteful]

[nodding]

That's what I said... Though I'm still trying to figure out all the ways how. It seems like the world is reacting to our emotions and interactions?

So I think maybe if we get to know each other better, we might be able to do more good.

[countermeasures]

That's as strong a theory as any.

And even if it doesn't affect the world directly, getting to know each other better and working together can only help us out in general. So really, there's nothing to lose.

[hasteful]

You're right!

[which brings buzen to ask - ]

What are your favorite flavors, Doctor Su? Your favorite food?

[countermeasures]

[she looks briefly startles, but then she smiles]

I like sweets. What are your favorites, Buzen?

[hasteful]

I also like sweets! Especially if I've been thinking really hard, it clears the headache right up!

[this is about when he'll reach for a little bundle that he'd kept tucked away. when he opens it up, there'll be a little collection of umeboshi]

Here - have one, Doctor Su.

[countermeasures]

[she picks one and pops it into her mouth.]

Mm! Thank you. It's delicious.

[hasteful]

[hell yea!!! they're probably pretty sweet because buzen was excited when he made them. sugar rush,]

Hah! I'm glad you like it. A comrade of mine offered me umeboshi once during a difficult time and it lifted my spirits a lot.

So I think I must've conjured these in his honor.

[countermeasures]

Oh? What is your comrade like?

[hasteful]

Hyuuga Masamune! Well first, he's about this tall [buzen gestures to about his chest height] but he's an incredible warrior in his own right. He's a famous sword, who belonged to two famous warlords' families!

He was very good about sharing his snacks - and I'm grateful. It helped me realize the importance of managing rations.

[countermeasures]

He sounds very impressive! [she smiles] Being a strong warrior who's also good with people is a great combination.

[hasteful]

I agree! Ah, there's so many impressive humans like that...

[he sighs wistfully and full of admiration]

Just like you, Doctor Su. I feel like I have a lot to learn every time I get to interact with you all.

[countermeasures]

I've never met a tsukumogami before, so we have a lot to learn from each other. I'm looking forward to it!

[hasteful]

[that makes him laugh]

Well, I'm not sure what I can teach you, but if you can think of anything, say the word.

[all he knows??? how to do??? is sword?????]

[countermeasures]

[teach her how to do a stab, buzen]

I'll be sure to let you know! Likewise, if there's anything you want to learn from me, be sure to tell me.

[hasteful]

[sure if she wants!]

Haha, I'm already grateful to have been made your apprentice. I couldn't think to ask for anything more.

[countermeasures]

You'll have to be ready to work hard! My teacher wasn't easy on me, and I won't be easy on you either. We'll have lots to do once we're in a position to start properly gathering supplies.

[hasteful]

I'm always ready to work hard!

[this is unfortunately too true]

Haha, have you been learning from your teacher for a long time?

[countermeasures]

When I was fifteen, I studied under him for six months, and then continued studying on my own after he left to travel. But I learned much more from him than I did after joining the Imperial Academy of Medicine...

[hasteful]

When you were fifteen? How long ago was that?

[he's asking this genuinely because her profile doesn't say and he

he has no idea how humans age. if someone asked buzen how old he was before profiles he would've said 47 bc it still felt like a relatively low number]