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The kind that live in Heaven? [There's more than one kind??]

Beats me. [He crossed his arms and internally shoved away his own biases. 'Heaven' and 'Angels' were slightly touchy subjects for him at the moment. But, like with Kirk, his biases didn't necessarily have any ground in Luceti.]

Whatever the case, you're pretty cool. I mean, you live with that moron, [He jerked a thumb behind him, pointing in the direction that Souji went off to,] so you've gotta be pretty cool.

...I suppose so? [She's just herself.] He's not a moron. That's not a nice thing to call a friend.

[He snorted in amusement at her innocent reaction.]

It's a joke. But, he kinda is a bit of a moron. Kinda.

A joke? [She's not good with jokes or teasing!] That's a mean joke.

That's why it's a joke. It's...uh. I guess it's saying something kinda mean without being mean about it?

Semantics, missie. It's tricky.

Things like that are confusing.

Huh.

You know? It would be if you're not used to it. I've just had a lot of practice.

I've been on Earth for a long time, and I still don't get it.

That ain't a bad thing. Maybe you're not supposed to or somethin'. Or maybe your world's not as messy. I dunno.

It's probly better that you don't. Suffice to say, people can be mean.

Maybe...That would make sense.

There's not very many mean people here. [Oblivious~]

[He could relay a few of the things he saw on the draft or the people that he knew, but there was something in her eyes that he didn't want to spoil. Some things were meant to be preserved.]

Yanno? I hope you're right. It's been peachy here so far, kinda like a vacation. It wouldn't be fun to see it messed up.

[Souji comes back finally, with a tray of tea and one mug cup of warmed milk with honey.]

It is rather nice. It's much what I had hoped peace to be like.

[With a smile he hands the mug cup to Kohaku and a cup of Japanese tea to Cliff.]

[Oh, Kohaku knows about the bad side of things here very well. But she likes to look to the positive side.]

Oh yeah, you said your world wasn't very peaceful, right?

[Yes, she remembers. She'll gladly take her cup, and blow on it a few times before drinking it.]

[Cliff gingerly accepted the cup of tea himself, and examined it thoughtfully as he listened to Souji and Kohaku in turn.]

Gimme a world that is and I'll give ya a giant bunny. [He said it without cruelty, but his disbelief in such a concept was clear.] Honestly, this is the most downtime I've had in years. It ain't a bad thing.

Why would you have a giant bunny? Is it a hobby?

[Because if Cliff had a giant bunny, then Souji wanted it so his giant stuffed animal panda would have a friend. He set the tray down and picked up his teacup.]

And yes, Kohaku-chan, my world was at war. From what I've heard, it shouldn't last much longer, so it isn't anything to worry over.

[Except for the part where he and everyone he knew died, but he was going to keep that a secret from her as long as he possibly could.]

[Kohaku would love a giant bunny!]

That's good, being in a war sounds horrible...but my world is peaceful. I can't say anything about Heaven or Hell, but where I am, it's calm.

[Things can only go bad when a demon comes around, but she hasn't been picked on for quite a while now.]

They're popular back home. I think. [He shot Souji a pointed look. Did he really look like a man who'd have a plushie collection?]

I'd get one by doing some work for the guys who run these facilities. I owe a guy 10 fol anyway, so why not?

[He huffed in amusement. Making bets with disgruntled princes and talking about bunnies with angels. what was his life becoming?]

...Gotta say, Kohaku. I'm a little jealous. Disagreements can be fixed without a problem if everyone kept their heads. Unfortunately, that doesn't often happen.

I think that means you owe Kohaku-chan a giant bunny. [He gave Cliff a look right back - one that said, "this is revenge for calling me a moron" and painted with far too much amusement. He doesn't necessarily agree that everything can be talked out, but disagreeing here would only seed discontent and he'd rather avoid that. There was no sense in arguing an old warrior's philosophy among those more enlightened than he.]

It would be nice, wouldn't it? Perhaps one day, people will realize what both of you know so well.

[That makes Kohaku laugh a bit.] I don't think I need a giant bunny. [She would like one of course, since she likes cute things. But she wouldn't make someone get her one, because he sounded a bit sarcastic when he said it.]

It would. It's not good if you're afraid or unhappy in your world.

Nah. You'll get the bunny. [He didn't mind making good on his bets, and he would find a way to get Souji back for that. Somehow.] It's something nice we can do here, anyway. It's not easy for me to do back home either 'cause, unfortunately, people are always gonna argue. It's just the way things work.

Edited 2013-04-15 17:38 (UTC)

[Awesome, Kohaku gets a giant bunny. Now Souji's giant panda has a friend.

Souji smiled at Kohaku and Cliff both over the edge of his teacup, amused at how this conversation was going.]

It doesn't always have to be though - the arguing. One day hopefully, people will learn to move past it.

[Well, Kohaku can't complain about getting a giant bunny, so all she can do is smile.]

...What's there to argue about all the time?

People just don't always get along is all. This place is much smaller than back home, though. So, it should definitely be nicer.

Much nicer.

[Much. Not always, but usually. He takes a sip of his tea and recalls the draft and the carnage he witnessed there.]

In my language we have a saying, "Ten people, ten colours." Ten people may see the same problem and come out with ten different solutions; each thinking theirs is the only right answer.

Thankfully people here are bit more open-minded, as Cliff-san says.

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