'Course. Far as I know, I don't think anyone ever stops learning. Well, maybe if they're a stubborn old goat too set in their ways, but those are the worst.
[ he puts a hand to his face to mask the laughter that nearly gives him away. he's. he's not gonna ask if they think he meant it literal for real, it is entirely better if he believes they did ]
Sure? There's plenty of stuff I'd like to learn. Knowledge is power an' all that good stuff.
[ it's a bit awkward and cagey, but that just how he be ]
Oh? May I ask what you wish to learn most? What it is that you enjoy?
[they will make a gesture in a direction - probably toward one of the paths - and begin to meander that way, because why not walk and talk a little bit]
[ usually it's because the animation budget isn't that good, but since no one is paying for that now, he's going along with it, arms crossed behind his head ]
Well, right now, what I wanna learn most is how to deal with your little darkness problem. [ still a non-answer, wow, lea. ] But otherwise, I guess my most recent goal was learning how to wield a certain weapon. That kinda occupied a lot of my spare time.
Ah... Well... [ something about it makes him hesitate before he shrugs ] It's a... sorta special weapon called a Keyblade? I wanted one to help out my friends, I guess. It's kind of a complicated story.
[a hand raises to their chin at that, apparently needing a moment to think about it]
... in a manner of speaking...
My comrades are very important to me, and I understand the need to become more than you previously were in order to attain your goals and protect what is close to your heart.
There are certainly worse reasons to draw a blade.
[when axel trails off, the hood of lune's cloak will turn to him as if watching his expression closely. even if they do not prod him to continue their answer, they sound as if they're smiling when they let him switch topics]
At a time, I did. I have not needed to use it to protect myself or those dear to me in some time.
Are you still searching for a sparring partner to increase your skill?
[ in some time, huh... He waves off Lune's querry ]
Ah, not really. It's hard to explain, but this is kinda a weapon where it's pretty worthless to practice without it. I'm a decent enough fighter, but I felt like a total beginner when I first got it.
[ he looks up to the sky because it might not be meant to be condescending but by god is it at the very least embarrassing ]
Don't applaud when I'm playing it down, man, that's just sad. [ he sounds exasperated but amused, at least ] Where were you to hype me up when I was tellin' everybody I was gonna be the next master?
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Hey, doesn't matter how old the soul is if your spirit's young. Innit that what they say?
[ who says that. ]
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[they'll say it, but that does not seem to stop the smile in their voice to match axel's grin]
But if that is the case, I will take your word for it.
There is still plenty for me to learn, after all.
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Mmm, what you say is not without truth.
I would not wish to become a goat.
[and a turn to axelea]
What of you? Is there anything you wish to learn?
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Sure? There's plenty of stuff I'd like to learn. Knowledge is power an' all that good stuff.
[ it's a bit awkward and cagey, but that just how he be ]
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Oh? May I ask what you wish to learn most? What it is that you enjoy?
[they will make a gesture in a direction - probably toward one of the paths - and begin to meander that way, because why not walk and talk a little bit]
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Well, right now, what I wanna learn most is how to deal with your little darkness problem. [ still a non-answer, wow, lea. ] But otherwise, I guess my most recent goal was learning how to wield a certain weapon. That kinda occupied a lot of my spare time.
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I assure you that our immediate desires align.
[they too wish to deal with the darkness thing - but well, they appear to be more interested in the second part of the answer]
Might I ask the weapon? And the purpose for which you chose to wield it?
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I rather like complicated stories, if you care to share more.
[but well - ]
I understand just as well if you do not. To pick up a weapon in order to assist a comrade is in itself a good story.
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Yeah? You got any experience with that?
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... in a manner of speaking...
My comrades are very important to me, and I understand the need to become more than you previously were in order to attain your goals and protect what is close to your heart.
There are certainly worse reasons to draw a blade.
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I guess that is pretty much how it was. But when you put it like that, it kinda makes it sound...
[ a lot more selfless than he felt doing it? He changes the subject. ]
So does that mean you use a sword too?
[ "too" like axel doesn't just spend half his time throwing his keyblade ]
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At a time, I did. I have not needed to use it to protect myself or those dear to me in some time.
Are you still searching for a sparring partner to increase your skill?
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Ah, not really. It's hard to explain, but this is kinda a weapon where it's pretty worthless to practice without it. I'm a decent enough fighter, but I felt like a total beginner when I first got it.
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[lune doesn't know what a gummiphone is but it doesn't sound like a weapon?]
But I suppose learning any new skill might take some practice. Are you better with it now, when it is in your possession?
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[ he sounds so put-off. still, the question... ]
Uh... Sure. For one thing, I can actually summon it every time I try now.
[ he has gone from zero to kinda ok ]
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[lune will applaud quietly for this - not to be condescending, they appear to be genuinely happy for axel]
Well done!
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Don't applaud when I'm playing it down, man, that's just sad. [ he sounds exasperated but amused, at least ] Where were you to hype me up when I was tellin' everybody I was gonna be the next master?
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[you can probably always assume that lune is having tea
but regardless, they are still entirely amused]
The next time you boast, I will be there when you call.
[axelea's one lune cheering squad]
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[ yeah saying stuff like that is fine but don't call him nice. this is it. this is the Pinnacle of axelea logic ]
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In that case, I am certain that you will always be able to find a supportive friend in myself, if you would allow it.
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It'd be weird if I didn't allow it. I sorta just asked.
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but they laugh anyway, clearly pleased]
Then I am pleased to receive your friendship, Lea.
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Good. Wouldn't want it to be some kinda awkward affair where I offer and you gotta respectfully decline.
[ by ?? making?? more jokes??? perfect ]
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