[The comment brings out a large smile, but also pushes forth Ishida's own determination as he looks at Byakuya's back.]
I know, because I trust you! And I hope that you trust me enough that I won't let any harm come to you! With the two of us standing strong, no wind will knock us over!
[His smile grows more genuine, even if he can't see it at the moment.]
...Thanks. If you're going to count on me, than you have my sincerest promises that I will do everything that I can to prove myself worthy of this trust. My leadership shall guide through this dark day!
[And dark it is indeed becoming as they pass by the light! And Byakuya activates his night vision goggles.]
[He looks around with his flashlight, not yet seeing anything too bad. While Ishida definitely feels better having his roommate with him, there is still some Concern, especially as they venture deeper into the tunnels. This is the first sort of 'adventure' he's been on since joining Retrospec and he's honestly worried that something weird is down here. He's made to believe that anything can happen.
It doesn't help that his imagination might be running a bit too much--]
I know some self-defense as well! ...And very basic fighting!
[He's not the most proud of that last bit, but he figures that it might be best to mention it a little.]
But the only fights I've been in were with other students! [He cringes admitting something like that, so he hastily adds--] T-that was years ago though!
I see. [He can't help but smirk as he learns that.]
I never imagined that you would have such experience. But I suppose that even someone like you isn't without surprises... Between the two of us, we just may be able to look after ourselves.
[In the wake of that declaration, Byakuya just stares. And then he claps his hands together in a slow applause.]
Well said. It seems that you've developed quite well. A number of shounen have troubled pasts with a tendency to get into fights, after all. In any case, you still fit the bill.
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Very well, Taka. Do move carefully... And at the same time, be assured that I won't allow any harm to come to you.
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I know, because I trust you! And I hope that you trust me enough that I won't let any harm come to you! With the two of us standing strong, no wind will knock us over!
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...Thanks. If you're going to count on me, than you have my sincerest promises that I will do everything that I can to prove myself worthy of this trust. My leadership shall guide through this dark day!
[And dark it is indeed becoming as they pass by the light! And Byakuya activates his night vision goggles.]
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It doesn't help that his imagination might be running a bit too much--]
Do you know how to fight, Byakuya?
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...I know only the most basic lessons of self-defense, to tell the truth. I assume that you would fare much better, should it come to combat?
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[He's not the most proud of that last bit, but he figures that it might be best to mention it a little.]
But the only fights I've been in were with other students! [He cringes admitting something like that, so he hastily adds--] T-that was years ago though!
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I never imagined that you would have such experience. But I suppose that even someone like you isn't without surprises... Between the two of us, we just may be able to look after ourselves.
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[He quickly tries to push the conversation forward.]
Now, I'm the shounen anime hero you mentioned!!
[Judging by how loud Ishida is being, he's definitely fitting the volume part at least.]
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Well said. It seems that you've developed quite well. A number of shounen have troubled pasts with a tendency to get into fights, after all. In any case, you still fit the bill.