he takes another sip of his drink for this, before staring into his cup. he looks thoughtful, as though trying to decide how much to say—how much he doesn't want to voice, versus not offending rang by giving too little.]
... When I was younger, my brother had him executed for carrying out orders unsuccessfully.
[this is both a lot and too little, it leaves rang wanting to ask more and yet -- he feels like it explains enough at the same time. he taps his glass, considering]
Did you think that was a fair punishment?
[look he doesn't know how hikari's nation works!!! maybe the culture is that u kill ppl for not obeying!!! humans can be crazy,]
hikari is quiet for a while, as though deciding over his words.]
... We had different mothers. [he doesn't know anything about mugen's (and nether do i), but—] I cannot speak for my brother's upbringing, but my mother made sure to raise me with kindness, and I owe much of who I am to her. That is all.
hikari closes his eyes for a second, before reopening them.]
... He, his sister, and I have shared that dream since I was a child. [simply,] And I will never give up on it for as long as I draw breath, especially with how many people have died on the way, such as Jin Mei.
It's too bad that you're here. I would have liked to see the kind of things you would have done to achieve that dream.
[he already knows that hikari would Kill for the dream, but like he means more specifically. how twisted could hikari become? or would he be twisted at all?]
rang takes a moment to survey hikari over his glass, then]
Gumihos are divine creatures, but they're still only beasts to humans. It's like a human giving birth to a dog or an another animal. It's an abomination.
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stares like he can't tell if rang is being sincere or making fun of him]
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You didn't make it obvious it was you. There's no way anyone will figure it out.
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... I hope so. I would not wish to endanger this side, after all.
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[aka he'll write such unhinged messages that no one will ever think one of the dead wrote it, yeah.]
It's a good thing you weren't allowed to give yourself a username. The one you wanted might have given you away.
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[sips his drink]
Mm. It is for the better, yes. At the very least, given how confused I am over many of the usernames, the other Players will likely be equally so.
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I still want to hear the story. About Jin Mei. In return, I'll tell you a story about my brother.
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All right.
[
he takes another sip of his drink for this, before staring into his cup. he looks thoughtful, as though trying to decide how much to say—how much he doesn't want to voice, versus not offending rang by giving too little.]
... When I was younger, my brother had him executed for carrying out orders unsuccessfully.
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Did you think that was a fair punishment?
[look he doesn't know how hikari's nation works!!! maybe the culture is that u kill ppl for not obeying!!! humans can be crazy,]
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No. It was a punishment decreed by someone with no regard for the lives of others, himself a product of a nation built on warfare and cruelty.
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...Were you raised with your brother?
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There is a large age difference between us, but yes, we both lived in the palace for some time. Why do you ask?
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[HIKARI MAYBE UR BROTHER IS EVIL FOR REAL?]
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hikari is quiet for a while, as though deciding over his words.]
... We had different mothers. [he doesn't know anything about mugen's (and nether do i), but—] I cannot speak for my brother's upbringing, but my mother made sure to raise me with kindness, and I owe much of who I am to her. That is all.
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I see. Raised with kindness, and trained well by your instructor.
I'm guessing he was more like your mother than your brother?
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again, hikari remains silent for a few moments.]
Yes. Jin Mei was kind, and someone who wished for a peaceful future.
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He must be relieved to know that you want the same thing, unless he's reincarnated already.
[but rang thinks he'd still be happy that hikari didn't turn out to be an insane weirdo.... unless he secretly is /gazes]
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hikari closes his eyes for a second, before reopening them.]
... He, his sister, and I have shared that dream since I was a child. [simply,] And I will never give up on it for as long as I draw breath, especially with how many people have died on the way, such as Jin Mei.
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It's too bad that you're here. I would have liked to see the kind of things you would have done to achieve that dream.
[he already knows that hikari would Kill for the dream, but like he means more specifically. how twisted could hikari become? or would he be twisted at all?]
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hikari knows what rang is thinking
so he just stares, unimpressed. hello!!!!!!]
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rang takes a little sippy hehe,]
I promised to tell you a story too, didn't I? What would you like to know?
[it was about his brother but maybe hikari is interested in other reasons why rang remains insane, who knows]
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... Whatever you are willing to tell about yourself.
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[wow... things he's willing to tell him about himself,]
I'll tell you about my mother. My brother and I are half-siblings too, actually. We share the same father, who I've never met.
My mother was human. She prayed so that she wouldn't have me, but she tried her best after I was born. Even though the village hated us both.
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there's something understanding that flickers in hikari's gaze, before it retreats into a more neutral look.]
Because you were neither fully human nor the opposite?
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rang takes a moment to survey hikari over his glass, then]
Gumihos are divine creatures, but they're still only beasts to humans. It's like a human giving birth to a dog or an another animal. It's an abomination.
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... And what do you yourself think of it?
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