[Kim looks at the sword, a little surprised. He doesn't reach out to take it right away, but it gives him pause. He has some inkling as to the gravity of the offer.]
As I understand it... you're a "sword spirit"? I'm not sure what that means, exactly.
You're a clever man. I'm sure you can figure enough.
(A sword spirit is the spirit of a sword!)
I am Tsurumaru Kuninaga, forged over a thousand years ago by the master smith, Gojo Kuninaga. I've belonged to many leaders and have been coveted throughout history. I've even been robbed from graves and stolen. And even after all of these years, they say I'm one of the greatest swords in all of Japan-- a treasure that represents the nation and its imperial family.
(A national and imperial treasure.)
And this is my true form. (The sword in his hands,) In some ways, it's not unlike your relationship to your dear companion.
(His Daemon. And Tsurumaru makes sure to say "your" instead of "our" because well... Kiku isn't here! Hah.)
But in my case... this sword is the true me and "I" am the extension.
[Well... that's certainly enlightening. If this was a few weeks earlier, Kim might have been skeptical, but hearing it now? He nods, accepting the explanation.]
I understand.
All right. If it's worth that much to you...
[He takes the offered sword with his right hand, the gloved hand. With his left, he removes his glasses and offers them out. Firmly:]
You won't get this back until you return them to me, fully intact.
[Kim can't see shit but he just Knows what Tsuru tried, and he sighs.]
I told you. Like a fishbowl. You'll get a headache if you try it for too long.
[He does hold the sword carefully, and finds himself a place to sit down and make himself comfy for the next little while. Kim's not going anywhere like this.]
(I would say please appreciate the imperial treasure and precious antique Kim is holding but remembering he can't see things up close makes thsi truly unfortunate.)
I'll be sure to return it. Don't worry. You'll be safe here.
(And he's just going to... run off? He'll be back in like an hour. It's fine.)
[Yeah, he's just got this blurry stick that feels vaguely valuable. Very cool.
Kim will just lean back and close his eyes for a bit, sword in his arms. Cecile will huddle up against the sword as a little seabird-loaf to make sure it doesn't move.]
I never thanked you properly for keeping my secret before.
(So this is his way of making up for a little? The sword is a little longer than the average katana (would Kim even know that?). The blade is surprisingly thin and the blade is razor-sharp. Despite having a delicate appearance, there's a significant weight to the blade still. It might look like a decorative piece but it's pretty clear if someone wanted to, they could use it as a real weapon without much effort. And despite bragging about being over a thousand years old... he looks as good as new. One would never know he was an antique just looking at him. He's in very good condition.)
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As I understand it... you're a "sword spirit"? I'm not sure what that means, exactly.
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(A sword spirit is the spirit of a sword!)
I am Tsurumaru Kuninaga, forged over a thousand years ago by the master smith, Gojo Kuninaga. I've belonged to many leaders and have been coveted throughout history. I've even been robbed from graves and stolen. And even after all of these years, they say I'm one of the greatest swords in all of Japan-- a treasure that represents the nation and its imperial family.
(A national and imperial treasure.)
And this is my true form. (The sword in his hands,) In some ways, it's not unlike your relationship to your dear companion.
(His Daemon. And Tsurumaru makes sure to say "your" instead of "our" because well... Kiku isn't here! Hah.)
But in my case... this sword is the true me and "I" am the extension.
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I understand.
All right. If it's worth that much to you...
[He takes the offered sword with his right hand, the gloved hand. With his left, he removes his glasses and offers them out. Firmly:]
You won't get this back until you return them to me, fully intact.
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You should consider yourself lucky. Most people don't get to see me, let alone hold me.
(He holds the glasses carefully in his hands though... and raises them up to his eyes real quick to see,)
... Ah. This is bad!
(He can't see at all like this? It's funny because Tsurumaru also probably needs glasses but he would be nearsighted.)
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I told you. Like a fishbowl. You'll get a headache if you try it for too long.
[He does hold the sword carefully, and finds himself a place to sit down and make himself comfy for the next little while. Kim's not going anywhere like this.]
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I'll be sure to return it. Don't worry. You'll be safe here.
(And he's just going to... run off? He'll be back in like an hour. It's fine.)
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Kim will just lean back and close his eyes for a bit, sword in his arms. Cecile will huddle up against the sword as a little seabird-loaf to make sure it doesn't move.]
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I've returned and with good news!
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[Kim blinks awake. Cecile stirs, fluffing her feathers and hopping away so he can move.]
Good news...?
[He'll sit up straight and look vaguely at the white-ish blur before him.]
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(And he positions himself in front of Kim)
Stay still.
(He'll put the glasses back on him?)
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You mean, they actually helped?
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I let them try and they could read. I knew they could. They just always needed help before.
(He's very proud.)
Thank you.
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[Even knowing almost nothing about the situation, he's kind of sympathetic.]
... Anyway, a deal's a deal. [He rises to his feet and offers the sword back.]
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(He doesn't take the swordback just yet, though,)
You couldn't see before, right?
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My dear friend was able to see because of your favor. The least I can do in return is let you see me for yourself.
(He'll let Kim get a look at his sword properly.)
Because it's you, I'll even let you give it a swing if you'd like~
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All right. I'll admit, I haven't examined many treasures up close before.
[He'll unsheathe it and take a look.]
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(So this is his way of making up for a little? The sword is a little longer than the average katana (would Kim even know that?). The blade is surprisingly thin and the blade is razor-sharp. Despite having a delicate appearance, there's a significant weight to the blade still. It might look like a decorative piece but it's pretty clear if someone wanted to, they could use it as a real weapon without much effort. And despite bragging about being over a thousand years old... he looks as good as new. One would never know he was an antique just looking at him. He's in very good condition.)