chroma | catchall for buzen gou

[countermeasures]

i'll make this pretty later

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[hasteful]

Oh!

[he just nods his head obediently....]

Sorry. I've never really spoken to ladies before. ... Ever...?

[countermeasures]

That's alright. Now you know.

[...]

Do tsukumogami typically not associate with women?

[hasteful]

... well, everyone that's been summoned has been a man...

And when we go to missions, it's usually battlefields... [so just. more stinky men.] I know there's been powerful women throughout history - I just haven't come across them personally so far.

[the only reason buzen doesn't get to be majoring in respecting women is bc he's never met one,]

Being here is the first place I've gotten to talk to them. Well, you.

[countermeasures]

Ah, I see... that makes sense. It was difficult enough for me to get myself to the battlefield, and even I had to fight to not get sent back home even though the general knew full well what a skilled doctor I am.

[something something "i want to protect you" shut up general lin]

You'll get plenty of practice with it here, I'm sure. Which means when you return home you'll be much more well-rounded from your experiences!

[hasteful]

Mm! I hope so - it'd be nice if I could report back to Aruji with something good.

[though he'll tilt his head]

You're familiar with the battlefield then? I'm not too surprised - you handled Garou-san well!

[countermeasures]

It's a recent development. A friend of mine went to join the army as a soldier, and I convinced her to bring me along to serve as a doctor. People are bound to be injured during battle, after all.

[hasteful]

Oh!! That's amazing - that she was able to join as a soldier! May she find what she seeks on the battlefield!

[he's always gonna have a soft spot for warriors]

But you're right - and your services will save so many. I hope that you will find your own peace and health amidst everything, too.

[countermeasures]

...thank you, Buzen. I appreciate that.

[hasteful]

Of course.

And if you ever want a tip or two on how to hold your own just in case things do get rough, I'm also at your service.

[countermeasures]

You really wouldn't mind? I'd like that a lot, actually!

[hasteful]

[that makes him laugh]

How could I mind? Sparring sounds like fun, actually. I can teach you how to throw a mean punch too, even without a weapon.

[countermeasures]

And if either of us somehow manages to get hurt while sparring, then I'll be able to give you a hands-on lesson in medicine.

[hasteful]

Sounds like a deal to me! No reason why we shouldn't get started.

[countermeasures]

In that case, shall we start with a lesson right now? Show me how to punch!

[hasteful]

Sure!

[buzen will roll his - right shoulder. i've decided that's the uninjured one. he goes to push up his sleeve before looking at... hers...

and laughing a bit]

Do I have permission to adjust your sleeves a bit, Doctor Su?

[countermeasures]

Oh... of course.

[she looks at her sleeves.]

I suppose this isn't the best attire for such a lesson, is it...

[hasteful]

Perhaps not for a beginner, but that's alright. I've had comrades who are dressed similarly when they go into battle.

[he'll get to it though, holding onto her hand with one of his own - lightly, just lifted at her fingertips to extend her arm - while his other goes to carefully roll the excess fabric up]

If I had my way, I'd make you a terror on the battlefield.

[countermeasures]

[she smiles, watching him roll up her sleeve so she can get a feel for how high up she needs to roll it for next time.]

Well, there's no reason why we can't work toward that. Can you imagine the army's surprise if their doctor returned and was just as fierce as they were?

[hasteful]

[fairly high! up to mid-bicep or so]

It'll definitely give you an element of surprise - and that can turn the tide of any battle, as one of my former captains would say.

Something about keeping the heart young, too!

[countermeasures]

They'll learn what a mistake it is to underestimate me!