Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2013 17:09:43 GMT
You knew...
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Scramble peers over the edge of the plant where he has been napping. It wasn't a question the lanky young ka'ana had voiced.
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No, not at first...
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He pauses
Though I had to wonder why a father with a son, who wielded that much power, that smoothly, would fear for his son's life.
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It did set my mind to contemplating the puzzle as I should say your safety is assured. Nevertheless, that is the obligation I agreed to when I came here.
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Obligation?
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The big red head would call it a geis, I suppose. Though abandoning you would not cause me harm and I rather doubt it would cause you harm either. But it would besmirch my honour a bit
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I can't imagine abandoning a human would cause serious or long term harm to your honor
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Scramble waves his paw
No... and in certain quarters that would likely raise it
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hmmmm
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So what do you know of this spirit and my parents... all four of them
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Not much. Hiroa told me about the destruction of the house and death of the missionaries. He told me to watch you and to use my wits.
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Hajime looks down
I wonder..
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Wonder what?
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Oh nothing, just an idea..
Scramble studies the young man, then shrugs.
Okay
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But I have to say, kid, you are insanely powerful for a human, particularly one less than a quarter of a century old.
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And most puzzling of all, is your lack of, well call it ambition for want of another name. Any normal human would be headed for the top levels of power by now, not babysitting.
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I wouldn't call Tamas a baby to his face
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Light crackles around him
Are you calling me unnatural?
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Pfft, be my guest if you think you have the power to do it.. Just remember who built most of your shields.. of course then I would discharge my obligation to Hiroa with all my honor intact in all quarters
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Hajime's lips quirk as he masters a smile, the imp is of course, right, he doesn't have the power or skill to win anything more than a pissing contest.
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Nevertheless, Hajime, you are nothing if not intriguing
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I am amused to stay
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The spirit said that as well
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I feel like a carnival sideshow
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And when your back is to the wall, which would you prefer flanking you? The one who is there out of choice or the one that stands from duty?
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Now you sound like Khefri
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And you would do well to listen to him, kid.
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Haji smirks
So I have been informed..
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Have you talked to the spirit?
No, my job is to watch him and you, not to attend tea parties.
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Ouch~ Beware the sharp edge of an impish tongue
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He stands up
I know you're not telling me everything
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But I suspect that is all I am going to get out of you at this point
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Scramble smirks
Most likely, yes.
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But I won't be a "kid" forever
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Indeed and I look forward to watching you mature and take hold of your power.
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Do not interefere
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I would not dream of it..
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I am here to guide you and protect you
Hajime nods before taking leave of the old imp
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Hiroa, he is far more interesting than you could ever imagine... and he's not naive in any way, he will work it out soon.