[ the memory arrives and startles him—swords have a special place in his heart thanks to his upbringing, but it's still a strange perspective to be thrown into.
when they emerge from it, he scowls, genuine disdain creasing his face. ]
No better than a common graverobber.
[ though that eases into a sort of concern, instead. ]
...Would you have preferred to stay there? With your first master.
... for some, yes. It depends. On how their master died. If it's old age, and you believe they should have died on battle. If in battle, and then you regret the fact that you couldn't protect them.
Someone like Ookurikara spent a lot of time with the Date clan, especially Masamune himself, so he has a very strong connection to that family. But for me, the Date were just one of several stops. They affected me in the sense that having so many helped build my view on things.
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when they emerge from it, he scowls, genuine disdain creasing his face. ]
No better than a common graverobber.
[ though that eases into a sort of concern, instead. ]
...Would you have preferred to stay there? With your first master.
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I believe that the me back then would have preferred it. Now? I would have gotten bored being in a hole.
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[ departing the world with someone is on thing, but being buried alive with them is another. ]
Then... is it painful for you? When you outlive your masters.
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For me, it is more... I'm used to it.
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[ he wonders if his blades have ever felt anything for him. ]
I hope I am not overstepping, but... it seems a terrible thing to be used to.
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But the years really do blend into each other after a while.
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[ he just thinks that living that long—out-surviving so many masters—sounds like a nightmare. ]
Though you're used to it, I'm still sorry you have been disrupted by opportunists like that. ...I wish you could choose who to go alongside.
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But... I enjoy being at my current master's side, at least.
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Then I hope he might live a long and fruitful life.
[ he's not really about glorious ends in battle, so this is preferable. ]
There is a spear that has been passed down our family line for many generations—I wonder what it must think of us.
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[ there's a laugh. ]
A lot of things shape swords... the personality and history of their masters is some of them.
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[ his expression softens some. it's a little comforting to think so—that his family line is survived in a blade, somehow. ]
Would you say your masters affected you?
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[ how to explain... ]
Someone like Ookurikara spent a lot of time with the Date clan, especially Masamune himself, so he has a very strong connection to that family. But for me, the Date were just one of several stops. They affected me in the sense that having so many helped build my view on things.
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I suppose that's not a bad thing. You must have a varied perspective.
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And... the same can be said for humans. The only difference is the length of the lifespan.