Ahaha, what is this, an interrogation? Favors, gifts, [Handjobs—], things like that. I don't like to be indebted to anyone or leave their kindness unappreciated. We had this conversation the other day, didn't we? Let's not mind too much about all th—
[Tsutomu jumps at the whistle, and stares at the pot like a puppy at a high pitched noise, confused and head slightly tilted.]
S-seven hells, that's startling. Is it supposed to do that?
[And as if that weren't confusing enough, he eyes the strange bags in the unusually large cups.]
The tea leaves are inside the bag, it makes the process quite a bit neater.
Listen carefully, Tsutomu. [He hands over the mug with an quiet but automatic careful that's hot that he'd grown used to doing while raising a daughter.]
If you treat life like it's a transaction, that quickly becomes all it ever is. You start to look at people and wonder what they can do for you, instead of who they are. Take it from an old man, it's no good way to live. I'd hate to see someone with so much life in front of them waste it that way.
[Huh. Tea leaves inside a bag. Wow. Decadia sure is nifty! Fortunately Tsutomu can figure out how the mug works, assuming that loop at the side is where the hand goes. He takes the mug with both hands and a small, quick bow of his head regardless, as is proper manners for his village. He looks down at the tea, curious about the dark color, but quickly looks back up when Silco begins speaking.]
E-eh?? Y-you have it all wrong, I don't see people that way! I never assume or expect them to do anything. I simply try to return their kindness when they do give it.
[Tsutomu blows on the surface of the tea, puts it to his lips, and makes a loud slurping noise. Effective in cooling the tea down as it goes into his mouth.]
I'm a samurai, a humble servant of the Star, trained to serve and protect. If anything I'm more wondering about what I can do for others.
Ah, I see. You don't see others that way, but you see yourself that way. You're only as good as what you're able to provide for others? Hm. [He sips his tea with a thoughtful noise. The slurping doesn't bother him, he's seen and heard worse.]
Even if the other person is quite clear that nothing is needed or wanted in return, you feel obligated?
[Tsutomu feels eyes on him, reading him, studying. The way Silco says it so casually, yet confidently, Tsutomu finds it hard to refute. But he'll still try!]
I...well...
[The samurai looks down, the tip of his foot swinging back and forth on the floor.]
Th-they could be saying it out of humility. I mean, no one usually wants to say "yes, you owe me", right? I mean, I guess a few might but...
[A sigh.]
I just...don't want to be a burden on anyone or mooch off their kindness.
[Much too far away. Silco has no such courtesy, and moves so that he's less than an inch away from Tsutomu, arm draped over the back of the sofa behind the younger man. Practically shoulder to shoulder.]
I'd like to give you something, today. And if you try to return the favour in any way, I'll be deeply disappointed. You need to learn, my boy, that not everything in life is going to be perfectly equal. And while your eagerness to repay what you feel is owed is charming, it might not always be possible.
Why did he move closer? Was Tsutomu too far away? Is Silco hard of hearing? Understandable, but perhaps that's too close?? Then again, the kiss on his head earlier...
Wait. No way. Is he flirting?? Oh Gods, he's definitely flirting, isn't he? Is Tsutomu his type?? Tsutomu didn't think he would be, considering their difference in age, even if Tsutomu is fully grown.
Or is Tsutomu reading too much into it? He can't say for sure yet. Maybe Silco is just...very friendly??]
Eh?? Give me something? Oh, you don't have to do that...
[Tsutomu sheepishly rubs his neck. Still...a part of him is still curious, and it may just be noticeable in his eyes.]
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[Tsutomu jumps at the whistle, and stares at the pot like a puppy at a high pitched noise, confused and head slightly tilted.]
S-seven hells, that's startling. Is it supposed to do that?
[And as if that weren't confusing enough, he eyes the strange bags in the unusually large cups.]
Is that...tea?
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Listen carefully, Tsutomu. [He hands over the mug with an quiet but automatic careful that's hot that he'd grown used to doing while raising a daughter.]
If you treat life like it's a transaction, that quickly becomes all it ever is. You start to look at people and wonder what they can do for you, instead of who they are. Take it from an old man, it's no good way to live. I'd hate to see someone with so much life in front of them waste it that way.
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E-eh?? Y-you have it all wrong, I don't see people that way! I never assume or expect them to do anything. I simply try to return their kindness when they do give it.
[Tsutomu blows on the surface of the tea, puts it to his lips, and makes a loud slurping noise. Effective in cooling the tea down as it goes into his mouth.]
I'm a samurai, a humble servant of the Star, trained to serve and protect. If anything I'm more wondering about what I can do for others.
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Even if the other person is quite clear that nothing is needed or wanted in return, you feel obligated?
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[Tsutomu feels eyes on him, reading him, studying. The way Silco says it so casually, yet confidently, Tsutomu finds it hard to refute. But he'll still try!]
I...well...
[The samurai looks down, the tip of his foot swinging back and forth on the floor.]
Th-they could be saying it out of humility. I mean, no one usually wants to say "yes, you owe me", right? I mean, I guess a few might but...
[A sigh.]
I just...don't want to be a burden on anyone or mooch off their kindness.
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An idea forms, and he moves past the boy, brushing his fingers against his arm as he goes to sit on the sofa.]
Come join me?
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...Nah, Tsutomu must be imagining things. It was probably unintentional.]
A-alright!
[Tsutomu follows Silco and sits a couple fulms away from him, out of courtesy for his space.]
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I'd like to give you something, today. And if you try to return the favour in any way, I'll be deeply disappointed. You need to learn, my boy, that not everything in life is going to be perfectly equal. And while your eagerness to repay what you feel is owed is charming, it might not always be possible.
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Why did he move closer? Was Tsutomu too far away? Is Silco hard of hearing? Understandable, but perhaps that's too close?? Then again, the kiss on his head earlier...
Wait. No way. Is he flirting?? Oh Gods, he's definitely flirting, isn't he? Is Tsutomu his type?? Tsutomu didn't think he would be, considering their difference in age, even if Tsutomu is fully grown.
Or is Tsutomu reading too much into it? He can't say for sure yet. Maybe Silco is just...very friendly??]
Eh?? Give me something? Oh, you don't have to do that...
[Tsutomu sheepishly rubs his neck. Still...a part of him is still curious, and it may just be noticeable in his eyes.]