❀ Yukio Okumura

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Almost everyone here is from a different place... even if we're similar, I'm always surprised.

(He's been pretty interested in everyone's stories so far?)

But where I'm from, I've been around for a long time.

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Have you had a chance to experience a lot of things?

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It depends on what you mean~

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Well, for example, have you met many others like you?

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There are a lot of swords in Japan.

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And have you met them?

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Of course. Are you wondering about any in particular?

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My older brother's sword is called Kurikara. [Which sort of is an answer to that question.]

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(And that gets a smile from Tsurumaru. Compared to his usual smiles which range from menacing to distant, this one is warm and fond,)

Perhaps not the same... but I'm familiar with Kara-bou. He's strong and reliable, perhaps a little difficult to befriend but it's only because his heart is sensitive.

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Do you just move around in the world like humans? Blending in with people?

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This form is new.

(He holds out his arms slightly as if to show himself off,)

For a long time, I was always just a sword. Humans couldn't see me and I couldn't do anything to them. I simply existed. But my master gave me this form.

What do you think? Isn't it impressive?

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Where I'm from [Yukio says, still smiling politely] a sword spirit saying something like that would mean they'd stolen their "master"'s body.

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(And Tsurumaru doesn't seem the least bit bothered!!)

I would never steal from my master. A crane is generous and loyal.

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[interesting word choice there]

Was it given to you?

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(He's thinking about this. Like, Yukio, he's really thinking about it,)

Ah... a surprising question...

(Hm.)

I've always had this appearance, I think. But master made it physical.

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How kind of them. It's very different from how things are where I'm from.

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They're quite kind.

(He likes his master? So yeah.)

And how are things where you're from, Yukkun?

(He sure did give Yukio a nickname.)

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[... Yukkun...]

That's a rather open-ended question, isn't it?

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You know about spirits and the other world. Most people can't see me where I'm from; only special people can.

Is it common in your world?

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It isn't, but I'm an exorcist and was raised by an exorcist. I've always been able to see the supernatural.

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(Just gonna stare at Yukio thoughtfully for a moment

like

a long moment

Because that sure is an interesting answer that puts some things into perspective for Tsurumaru.)

Ah, so you're like that.

("like that")

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Does my being an exorcist surprise you?

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Anyone can be a sage if they have enough talent and power.

(So, no, he isn't surprised.)

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Don't worry, you've given me no reason to try and exorcise you.

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I wouldn't make it easy for you.