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[afterword]

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[afterword]

There's probably something out there, given we have a bit of our own we've gathered.

[ closes his eyes, pondering. ] If we held a Town Hall meeting we would know for sure but. Not sure how effective it'll be if the Nightman learns of it.

[malewife]

Do you plan to share with others then? A circulation of information is important and we do not benefit from keeping it to ourselves.

Not that I know what we can do with what we know.

[ It's... Fine... He guesses. ]

... I want to return the dead as soon as we can.

[afterword]

I've spoken with Mikazuki Munechika and Shinobu Kocho regarding the break-in. I'm sure they'll share it with others. You can show the postcards around as well.

[ though it isn't really a whole lot. ]

Normally we would have some kind of sign by now. [ which they will learn tomorrow but ] There's bound to be a way to get them back though.

[malewife]

Someone had mentioned not to steal their items.

[ So! Here’s to hoping? ]

[afterword]

It's a good enough sign as any.

[ sets his book down finally, turning a little in Joonghyuk's hold to rest more against him. ]

We had Watchers helping deliver things to us, so I'm wondering if the staff here are doing the same.

[malewife]

I plan to talk to them and see, but they are tight-lipped. We may need to figure out a way ourselves.

Perhaps sending postcard... Or leaving flowers. That means learning flower language.

[ bleh. ]

[afterword]

Which we could... if we had more information.

[ though he has a point. ]

We do have a library for learning. Otherwise we can rely on Hua Cheng to translate. [ raises a brow at yjh. ]

[malewife]

It wouldn't be that difficult for us to learn the language or to hold a book on the meanings. At least in comparison to Hua Cheng bettering his handwriting.

[ no one asked to be MEAN ]

[afterword]

Maybe you can offer some writing lessons.

[ Stop being mean and take responsibility then. ]

[malewife]

He won’t accept them.

[ Which is funny, so he’s going to keep dunking. ]

The handwriting sessions are reserve for Xie Lian, anyway.

[afterword]

Guess we'll leave it at that then.

[ threads fingers through Joonghyuk's hair, pondering with thought. ]

Mikazuki Munechika is pretty informative.

[malewife]

I’m sure he sees himself as one of humanity’s guardians or protectors, maybe not so grand but similar position.

[ He rests his head against Dokja some more, then. ]

Being a sword makes it easier. Certain mortal or human proclivities make people unlikable.

[ Joonghyuk thinks humans are annoying and while swords can be annoying they’re just… So different? ]

[afterword]

I'd agree with that. There's also the given fact of being an observer in his own game, just like Hua Cheng's own Watcher role.

[ the npc role embedded into your soul. humans truly are annoying and tbh swords have been quite helpful so far. ]

[malewife]

Hua Cheng is unfortunately more annoying like a human would be.

[ but hc was once human, so… ]

[afterword]

He is also very reliable.

[ even if you find him annoying, he is a powerful companion. i think it's really funny they're just cuddling here talking about hc now ]

[malewife]

He is trying too hard to be a babysitter.

[ Joonghyuk says that only because he has never... Had a guardian aside from his Teacher who is a menace on his ass. ]

[afterword]

Less of a babysitter, more of a guardian. Protective, careful, seeming to step out to try and quell any threat or danger towards us.

[ they are his responsibility, is what it feels like. ]

[malewife]

Don't defend him.

[ Stahp. ]

[afterword]

I'm just giving him some credit since you won't.

[malewife]

[ He huffs. ]

[afterword]

[ huffy bab.... kisses his head. only so he doesn't laugh at him. ]

[malewife]

[ He's placated... This thread can also end. ]