audience: shirasu

[cyclists]

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[cyclists]

Manifested differently...

In what manner? I believe darkness and malice can take many forms. Murder, of course - but the driving forces behind it may all be different.

Desperation, pride, jealousy... all move human hands with astonishing power at times.

[wagashis]

In the sense that it seemed to take her over, I mean. She was in some distress when I spoke with her, and it led me to wonder if any of us would have suffered the same-- or if it might be better controlled.

[cyclists]

Do you intend to harness the darkness?

[wagashis]

Not if there's nothing to be gained from it.

[he's reasonable on that front-- at least, for given values of reasonable-- but he looks a little more focused, now.]

But if we have control over elements, in this place-- it seems that it might not be impossible to do so, and darkness isn't unfamiliar to my people.

[cyclists]

An interesting concept.

However I cannot say whether or not it is possible for one person to overcome. We are still learning exactly what the instability is capable of creating.

[wagashis]

Perhaps we'll find out in the future, then.

[is it something he's going to yeet himself into trying to figure out, probably not

but would he take an opportunity if it presented itself, probably yes]

[cyclists]

[hmmmm]

Do be careful with yourself.

[wagashis]

I always have been, Lune-san. That's not something you need to worry too much about.

[isn't it, though.]

[cyclists]

Are you certain? I wonder if you are among the people here that I ought to fret over most.

[wagashis]

And what would lead you to think that?

[cyclists]

[a soft laugh]

There are times where you remind me of myself.

[wagashis]

[that gets a raised brow, a slightly curious glance.]

I take it you don't only mean how little we tend to say of ourselves.

But if that's the case, should I also be concerned with you?

[cyclists]

To be 'concerned with' someone holds a different weight than to be concerned over someone, wouldn't you say?

[wagashis]

Maybe, but considering our respective positions, I'd think you're a little harder to be concerned over.

[cyclists]

Do you think? I am rather fond of being looked after, regarding of hierarchy. It is nostalgic.

[hm?]

Nonetheless... I suppose it can be said that I am familiar with undertaking matters into my own hands, to exact what I wish, ahead of other orders or directions.

[wagashis]

Then I suppose you aren't off the mark.

[there's a little pause, there, where he considers something else-- after a moment or two of silence, he speaks again.]

... for some time, looking after others was a responsibility of mine. I do have some experience, if you find yourself missing it too much here.

[he may or may not just be trying to curry favor, but, well. what could it hurt.]

[cyclists]

Oh?

I would not wish to force your hand on the matter.

I cannot imagine that it might be difficult to look after someone you might possess ire for.

[wagashis]

I wouldn't say that I possess any ire towards you. I'd like your company more if it came with fewer questions, but beyond that, I haven't minded it.

[cyclists]

[there is a laugh at that]

There was a long time in which I could only watch others in silence, and make play to guess at their thoughts and motivations.

I suppose that now that I possess the ability to voice my curiosity, there is not much to stop me.

[lune does what lune wants, unfortunately]

[wagashis]

...I suppose it's understandable enough.

[a slight sigh, there. he pretty much expects that to never change, he's not holding out much hope on that one.

...he does still have to ask, though, because that's certainly something.]

Because of another role of yours, or an inability to?

[cyclists]

In a way, it was both.

[neatly sipping tea because of course they are]

I wonder... given that we are similar in how we move now - how would you feel? If you were but left as an observer of your own lifespan?

[and then, with a slight smile in their voice]

Or is that another unwelcome question?

[wagashis]

Possibly.

[but he says that offhand, before truly thinking about the answer, and sips again from his own cup.]

But I think death would be preferable to being present, yet unable to act.

[after all the plans he's made, the things he's done, the matters he's taken into his own hands-- he couldn't tolerate that. he'd feel trapped, if there were no way to regain any control.]

[cyclists]

[there is a soft laugh at that, though hardly mocking. merely gently amused and curious]

Many would.

But given the uncertainty of death.... I do not know if I am able to agree.

If one is present, perhaps they might still be able to receive from others, even if they cannot express their gratitude in return.

Perhaps that was one of the greatest frustrations of that time.

[wagashis]

I'm not sure that's a way I could view it-- but perhaps it's different, if one's had to live through it before.

If you had to return to that, could you?

[cyclists]

... not willingly, but I believe that I could. It's not preferable...

[they'll admit to that, but also continue to sip their tea]

... however I rather enjoy watching the way that the years pass, and how humans will treat one another. I feel as though there is always more still to learn.