[ The way Hijikata talks about it all...is almost fascinating to Mikazuki. He's existed on the complete polar opposite end -- exactly as the vice-captain put it. A prize to be hung up on the wall and brag to others. "Hey, I have Mikazuki Munechika." He's heard it time and time again...ah, now he wishes he had a master such as Hijikata to have changed his world view before it was too late.
He hums at the thought, sipping his tea before nodding. The laugh he gives is an insightful one...as if he seems to Understand something now. ] I can see why Horikawa-kun and Izuminokami-kun spoke so fondly of you now.
I did always wonder why most of the Shinsengumi swords at the citadel were so...fond of their previous masters, you know? I could never quite understand it but having met you and speaking to you of such things... [ kind of makes him miss those shinsengumi swords!!! ] well, as I said. I understand the fondness of theirs more now.
I'm certain any sword would have been proud to call you their master.
Feels nice that they're still thinking about me even when I'm not with them... Huh. I always wonder how Horikawa's been doing ever since he left.
[ Since... You know. Yeah! Who knows, maybe he's floating around in code, or is actually back at their citadel. A mystery, but still.
It's nice to be thought about when you're not around, you know? ]
Thanks though. They're not really something... I can just give up on... The path of the Samurai is the only one that worked out for me, despite all the bumps in the road.
[ Well, look at history and how awful of a merchant Hijikata was! He just couldn't stick to that. Hijikata might be a big dreamer, but at least he's getting somewhere.
So he takes another sip of tea. ]
Though, you speak like you never had a master that never treated you as they should.
Hm...not really, no. I'm grateful to have been crafted to be beautiful, elegant, a one of a kind sword. I'm certain my smith's intention was for me to be an ornament from the start and I've long since made my peace with that. [ sips... ]
Still. After being confined to display cases and storage rooms while I would hear of other swords being used in skirmishes or war...I wondered if there would come a time where I would be used? I thought maybe it depended on the master but not even then. I wondered if I was unlucky? Or far too lucky as some might view it.
[ Mikazuki pauses...there's something else he wants to bring up in regards to this topic but he's clearly choosing his words carefully. ] When I was summoned as a spirit, I saw some use. Though it was me who was wielding myself in battle...never my master. After arriving into the colony...aside from the occasional fights that break out with CERES', I do feel a bit ornamental again, I suppose?
[ just two old men sipping tea and talking about life. ]
And I was born into a family of peasants but that didn't stop me from becoming a samurai.
[ of course, Hijikata was the 6th son so it wasn't like he was going to get anywhere with life if he just stuck with his family anyway...
Though the way Mikazuki puts his words... Hijikata can kind of relate? Hijikata is no ornament, oh no way at all -- though, ever since coming to Cerealia he's felt kind of lost. While Mikazuki feels ornamental again, Hijikata doesn't have his Shinsengumi. Of course, their problems are exactly the same, but it's something? ]
Hm... It must've been lonely then, huh. I can see why you would rather be used - if I'm getting this correctly.
[ HMMM... WORDS... sipping tea!! ]
I suppose being surrounded by a lot of friends isn't enough to fix that loneliness, I suppose. But... I don't think you should just 'make peace' with something like that if you don't like it, you know what I mean? You're bothered by it, right?
You are and you would be right. I suppose I had to make peace because back then I didn't have a voice let alone a body in the way that I do now. [ After a thousand years of stagnation however, he's a bit stuck in his old ways? He's slowly been learning to accept a little more outside of his comfort zone lately but they're tip toes more than full on steps of progress. ]
As a sword, I may always seek out a master who will appreciate me as a sword and not just a prize. Who will marvel at me not for my beauty or elegance but for my strength. Though... [ THOUGH! ] I have been wondering if I could be independent too?
Ah, but such thoughts often lead to corruption or so I've heard.
[ Once again, he kind of forgets they were all just swords with no body after awhile? Kind of sucks! ]
I guess the saying old habits die hard is pretty true, huh... [ sip of tea! ]
Being independent - that's a bit unheard of for the nature of you guys... But I don't see why not.
[ A sword without a master... It's kind of hard to think about! Mostly because once the master goes away it's only natural for the sword to be put away as well, right? Not that Hijikata will argue 'you can't do that' because he did say Mikazuki is kind of his own person now. ]
I think that's the first time I've heard of that... What do you mean by corruption?
Corruption is...simply put, when a sword's spirit becomes corrupted. Typically it's caused by going against why the saniwa manifested us in the first place. If we try to alter history due to personal feelings...ah well, it's not advised.
[ He won't get into the specifics of corruption but that's the gist of it. There are probably some special cases here and there...he sips his tea again...very thoughtfully... ] All sword spirits are susceptible to it. Some perhaps more than others.
...As far as I know, there's no way to reverse it once it's happened either.
[ Huh... That's an interesting concept... Hijikata doesn't think he's heard about it? Not even from other swords he's close with like Kashuu and Tsurumaru. Although, they never really go into conversation topics about them being sword tsukumogamis in the first place. ]
That sounds pretty dangerous.
Although, a part of me also wants to say you don't know if you try. [ Being independent, and all that junk. ]
However, if that's a worry... I think you're capable of finding a way to make yourself happy while avoiding it.
Sometimes you just have to wait it out, you know? But patience like that pays off - but if you ever feel lonely or frustrated about it you can always come to me to chat, if that makes you feel any better.
[ which... might not since Hijikata sucks at talking about hey! He Tries (especially for a good sword... person... like Mikazuki)! ] If there's one thing I learned from my life is that you can achieve anything if you don't give up and keep working hard at it... It's a long mountain climb, but if you fall then you'll find yourself at the bottom again. So it's best to keep climbing.
It's all something to think over...Mikazuki isn't necessarily worried he would corrupt if he chose to be more independent. He'll sip his tea prior to smiling at the vice-captain...he may think he's not a very good conversationalist or a conversation partner but Mikazuki has never had any real trouble with it?
Maybe because Mikazuki himself tends to talk a lot -- ] That almost sounds like one of your haikus! Ahaha, I appreciate the advice.
I always feel...hmm...more relaxed after talking to you? Your insight is always appreciated as a friend. [ ACTUALLY...now that he thinks about it... ] I do believe you are my first human friend since I arrived in the colony? So you have a special place in my heart, as the saying goes. [ sparkle! ]
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He hums at the thought, sipping his tea before nodding. The laugh he gives is an insightful one...as if he seems to Understand something now. ] I can see why Horikawa-kun and Izuminokami-kun spoke so fondly of you now.
I did always wonder why most of the Shinsengumi swords at the citadel were so...fond of their previous masters, you know? I could never quite understand it but having met you and speaking to you of such things... [ kind of makes him miss those shinsengumi swords!!! ] well, as I said. I understand the fondness of theirs more now.
I'm certain any sword would have been proud to call you their master.
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[ Since... You know. Yeah! Who knows, maybe he's floating around in code, or is actually back at their citadel. A mystery, but still.
It's nice to be thought about when you're not around, you know? ]
Thanks though. They're not really something... I can just give up on... The path of the Samurai is the only one that worked out for me, despite all the bumps in the road.
[ Well, look at history and how awful of a merchant Hijikata was! He just couldn't stick to that. Hijikata might be a big dreamer, but at least he's getting somewhere.
So he takes another sip of tea. ]
Though, you speak like you never had a master that never treated you as they should.
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Hm...not really, no. I'm grateful to have been crafted to be beautiful, elegant, a one of a kind sword. I'm certain my smith's intention was for me to be an ornament from the start and I've long since made my peace with that. [ sips... ]
Still. After being confined to display cases and storage rooms while I would hear of other swords being used in skirmishes or war...I wondered if there would come a time where I would be used? I thought maybe it depended on the master but not even then. I wondered if I was unlucky? Or far too lucky as some might view it.
[ Mikazuki pauses...there's something else he wants to bring up in regards to this topic but he's clearly choosing his words carefully. ] When I was summoned as a spirit, I saw some use. Though it was me who was wielding myself in battle...never my master. After arriving into the colony...aside from the occasional fights that break out with CERES', I do feel a bit ornamental again, I suppose?
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And I was born into a family of peasants but that didn't stop me from becoming a samurai.
[ of course, Hijikata was the 6th son so it wasn't like he was going to get anywhere with life if he just stuck with his family anyway...
Though the way Mikazuki puts his words... Hijikata can kind of relate? Hijikata is no ornament, oh no way at all -- though, ever since coming to Cerealia he's felt kind of lost. While Mikazuki feels ornamental again, Hijikata doesn't have his Shinsengumi. Of course, their problems are exactly the same, but it's something? ]
Hm... It must've been lonely then, huh. I can see why you would rather be used - if I'm getting this correctly.
[ HMMM... WORDS... sipping tea!! ]
I suppose being surrounded by a lot of friends isn't enough to fix that loneliness, I suppose. But... I don't think you should just 'make peace' with something like that if you don't like it, you know what I mean? You're bothered by it, right?
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You are and you would be right. I suppose I had to make peace because back then I didn't have a voice let alone a body in the way that I do now. [ After a thousand years of stagnation however, he's a bit stuck in his old ways? He's slowly been learning to accept a little more outside of his comfort zone lately but they're tip toes more than full on steps of progress. ]
As a sword, I may always seek out a master who will appreciate me as a sword and not just a prize. Who will marvel at me not for my beauty or elegance but for my strength. Though... [ THOUGH! ] I have been wondering if I could be independent too?
Ah, but such thoughts often lead to corruption or so I've heard.
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[ Once again, he kind of forgets they were all just swords with no body after awhile? Kind of sucks! ]
I guess the saying old habits die hard is pretty true, huh... [ sip of tea! ]
Being independent - that's a bit unheard of for the nature of you guys... But I don't see why not.
[ A sword without a master... It's kind of hard to think about! Mostly because once the master goes away it's only natural for the sword to be put away as well, right? Not that Hijikata will argue 'you can't do that' because he did say Mikazuki is kind of his own person now. ]
I think that's the first time I've heard of that... What do you mean by corruption?
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[ He won't get into the specifics of corruption but that's the gist of it. There are probably some special cases here and there...he sips his tea again...very thoughtfully... ] All sword spirits are susceptible to it. Some perhaps more than others.
...As far as I know, there's no way to reverse it once it's happened either.
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That sounds pretty dangerous.
Although, a part of me also wants to say you don't know if you try. [ Being independent, and all that junk. ]
However, if that's a worry... I think you're capable of finding a way to make yourself happy while avoiding it.
Sometimes you just have to wait it out, you know? But patience like that pays off - but if you ever feel lonely or frustrated about it you can always come to me to chat, if that makes you feel any better.
[ which... might not since Hijikata sucks at talking about hey! He Tries (especially for a good sword... person... like Mikazuki)! ] If there's one thing I learned from my life is that you can achieve anything if you don't give up and keep working hard at it... It's a long mountain climb, but if you fall then you'll find yourself at the bottom again. So it's best to keep climbing.
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It's all something to think over...Mikazuki isn't necessarily worried he would corrupt if he chose to be more independent. He'll sip his tea prior to smiling at the vice-captain...he may think he's not a very good conversationalist or a conversation partner but Mikazuki has never had any real trouble with it?
Maybe because Mikazuki himself tends to talk a lot -- ] That almost sounds like one of your haikus! Ahaha, I appreciate the advice.
I always feel...hmm...more relaxed after talking to you? Your insight is always appreciated as a friend. [ ACTUALLY...now that he thinks about it... ] I do believe you are my first human friend since I arrived in the colony? So you have a special place in my heart, as the saying goes. [ sparkle! ]