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[He hasn't even considered how much harder their lives would be without Haru here, since it feels like such a given that he'll always be around...

But he's here, and Kousetsu seems to be doing okay given the current situation, so Kashuu looks a little more at ease.]

Yeah, sounds like a bunch of you guys ran into trouble. You got caught up in that explosion, right?

Yes. We were walking towards the village again when it happened.

[ It's every swords nightmare to get burned and melted by fire. Kousetsu never experienced it before. never really understood fully how it affected them, but he understands now and the pain and implications of it. ]

I am...glad the others are alright as well. Did you run into any troubles, Kashuu-san?

Not like you guys. I got pretty lucky. [For once... Despite being stuck in an Actual Volcano, he didn't suffer from the same dangerous situations that those in other elemental groups did, and he was far enough away from the jungle explosion so that it wasn't an issue.]

D'you know where you ended up after everyone was separated?

It was...a beach. I do not know exactly where it was in relations to the jungle itself. [ he's not sure if anyone else knew either. ]

It was peaceful until a giant sea monster attacked us. [ That was less then pleasant, especially in his current condition, aha. ]

[Kousetsu had a Bad Time™... Kashuu's glad he didn't end up breaking, honestly, with the strain he'd been through.]

So you were with Mutsu's group, yeah? He told me about that.

...yes. It was an ill opportune time to be attacked. [ Especially for him in his condition, but he managed...somehow?! ]

It was defeated however, so that is the least of our worries. Were other places attacked as well?

[HIS LUCK... his priestly luck...]

I'm not sure about the other two, but ours wasn't. [Which is about the only good thing that can be said for it.] It was just really, really bad terrain. No food or water, and since it was practically inside a volcano or something, it was super hot.

I see. Then I wonder if there is a reason for our separation. What determined...who went where?

[ He doesn't honestly know but there was something that connected them all. ]

It was...in a volcano you said? And ours was a beach...

[ Elements perhaps? ] I am glad that you were unharmed, Kashuu-san.

[Luckily, Kashuu kind of has an answer for that!]

I think we went with whichever spirit was "ours". Or, like... whichever we belonged to, I guess? They think that some of us are theirs, so I think when we split up, that's how it was divided.

[He doesn't know what determines who belongs to who, though, nor is he particularly pleased with someone who isn't Haru trying to lay claim on him.]

Oh— thanks. [A nod! He's grateful.] I'm glad Haruji fixed you up, too.

...I see. It is true that Maris did call me his. [ So that means his element was water? ] I do not...think it is right for him to call us that. Haru-san is still our...master.

[ Even if he's been told that it's fine to think and act as humans would. Kousetsu still has that sort of feeling and attachment to the young saniwa. ]

[Kashuu does too, even though he's one of the most "human-like" of the swords, and he nods without hesitation.]

Ardeo like, asked to keep me and everything, and I had to explain to him that I belong to Haruji. I don't think they get that kinda stuff either, but I don't like it.

[Even if he likes Ardeo, that's still no bueno...]

[ That is definitely no bueno...like at all. Kousetsu's serious expression gets even more serious?! Is that even possible? We just don't know. ]

...I see. That is...not what I had expected of them. Another spirit trying to own a similar spirit it is not...right.

[He has to be careful with that, if he crosses the Serious Threshold his face might become a black hole and open a portal through time and space...

But after Kashuu was done feeling flattered that someone else wanted to keep him, he wasn't cool with it either, SO:]

They seem pretty powerful, so I guess it probably has something to do with that. [In the same way that gods rule over more minor deities and all... But they aren't even from this planet so why?!]

...yes they are like us in that they have physical forms and are capable of speech. [ Unlike most spirits that they've head of back home. Ghosts were definitely not this powerful, at the ones in children's stories. ]

I have been leaving offerings at the shrines in hopes that they may speak with us again, but nothing has come of it.

[There's a little hum of agreement from him, and then:]

I'll try to talk to Ardeo later then, since he might answer... It'd be nice to get some answers.

I hope that you are able to find out more information about them and this place.

[ Kousetsu is curious to know what the deal is with the spirits here and their history. Though he doubts they'll get that much information out of the other spirit. ]

If you need to I will accompany you, in case Ardeo tries anything.

[Nodding along! He hopes so, too, even if his hopes aren't exactly soaring through the roof.

Ah-- that's also probably a good idea, considering Kashuu may just get his ass kidnapped someday if he lets his guard down.]

Thanks. I'll let you know, 'kay?

...yes. Thank you, Kashuu-san. I will try to help whenever possible.

[ Please be safe?! Kousetsu is worried and doesn't want anything bad to happen to his sword family after all. ]

[He'll be safe!! No worrying, lineface sword...!]

You're always a real big help. [That gets a bright smile! You do good, Kousetsu.] Buuut, I should probably head out and check on some other people now. Lemme know if you need anything too, 'kay?

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