Yes. I've been here for over a year, collectively. I went home for a time, then returned. I had a very solid base, and I've done my best to ward Usagi's home.
But the idea of sharing space with her is something I'd have struggled with. I'm...well, you'll learn quickly enough that I am a private person. It's better for her to have other housemates than me.
[She did. Atsushi is troubled by the reminder, actually.
Growing up himself, suffering didn't have a scale from least to worst: It was all alone, and without anyone to acknowledge it, it was all 'suffering.' He wonders if having friends is what gives Rei a scale.]
Even if there's been worse, any suffering is still suffering. I know we've just met, but I hope I can help Usagi-san and yourself while we're here. She has a lot to deal with already.
And I don't really understand it. Not fully, anyway. I guess that just proves how massive of a burden it is for her to carry... But if I can help in a little way, even if it's just by keeping her company, then I'd like to try?
[Atsushi had gotten the implication from Usagi that there were others like her, but not that they were in Deerington. He looks surprised for only a moment, but manages to focus.]
Are you also a reincarnation, then? That sounds so stressful. I can't imagine it.
[... That she’s responsible and maintains peace, is what he’s getting so far. Atsushi does find her powers curious, since they’re not what he would have guessed.]
Well, I didn’t know you two in your past lives, but if I can help in this one, then please let me know. I looked forward to getting to know you, Hino-san.
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But the idea of sharing space with her is something I'd have struggled with. I'm...well, you'll learn quickly enough that I am a private person. It's better for her to have other housemates than me.
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And I'm sorry, I didn't mean to imply anything... I understand not being able to live together. Privacy is important too.
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[Which, you know, is probably something Usagi will have at least hinted at.]
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Growing up himself, suffering didn't have a scale from least to worst: It was all alone, and without anyone to acknowledge it, it was all 'suffering.' He wonders if having friends is what gives Rei a scale.]
Even if there's been worse, any suffering is still suffering. I know we've just met, but I hope I can help Usagi-san and yourself while we're here. She has a lot to deal with already.
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[Leaving that vague, just in case.]
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And I don't really understand it. Not fully, anyway. I guess that just proves how massive of a burden it is for her to carry... But if I can help in a little way, even if it's just by keeping her company, then I'd like to try?
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And...I suppose you should know, I'm like her. And I'm one of the royal guard.
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Are you also a reincarnation, then? That sounds so stressful. I can't imagine it.
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[Which should tell him something about her personality.]
...And it can be. Mostly because she's a bit of a handful, ha.
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Well, I didn’t know you two in your past lives, but if I can help in this one, then please let me know. I looked forward to getting to know you, Hino-san.
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[That went better than expected.
Hino? Out!]