[He drops his hands to his sides and walks like that, next to Midorima. Despite everything else, he's keeping himself upright and refusing to stagger or shake or anything close.]
The place I was prior to this... I learned magic that I never thought was possible. Things that shouldn't be, at least in my reality. I was finally applying them in a way that was useful for self defense...
...and then I appeared here, and even if the one who taught me could use his, I couldn't access it at all. He gave me that blade, you see, so that's all I really have.
I take it that means learning new ones here will be a futile effort, if your previous efforts were stripped away.
[ Midorima doesn't like that. Eichi put in the time and effort and should've been able to reap the rewards. That his time was essentially wasted was unacceptable. He looks over at him, visibly irritated on his behalf. ]
I don't believe so. Firstly, I don't believe there are "futile efforts" in anything. Second, I've been maintaining practice with the magic obtained through moonblessings here, as I told you. While it may be that I cannot learn all magic, there are venues that I can explore.
[He glances over to him, firm.]
I intend to keep up with it. That knife, as well, was a form of self protection, due to some of the things I've encountered in the past... Ah, it's not as reliable, due to my physical weakness, but certainly in a pinch it could be better than nothing.
[ He listens. Despite that Midorima is very stubborn, he's actually not against learning from others when he's wrong. Even if he won't admit to being wrong so easily.. ]
Efforts should yield results, even if you've taken a positive outlook on the situation. I don't know what kind of self-defense I would consider taking.
[ But he is thinking about it now at least.. preferably before running into some of the things that lead Eichi to sleep with a knife nearby. ]
Me tagging this too fast from work bc it’s easy somehow KFNDKDND
...Though it won’t do for close distance, have you considered archery? Ah, though perhaps it’s your slight similarities to Keito that have me thinking of that.
[ He hums. ]
Aside from that, shouldn’t you be capable of some sort of magic? Considering my experience, I might be able to help you with that. It’s not that I’m a good teacher for self defense in general, since my body is frail, but at the very least I can offer insight to the feel of it, and techniques.
I couldn’t do much at first, but I purchased a necklace that would increase the power during the moon, as well as a bracelet that would make the lesser powered magic permanent...
I want to see Midorima-kun wielding a super cool ice bow and arrow.
[ Eichi please. Though, that joking is meant to distract from the dark way he continues, like he’s been through a lot himself: ]
You never know when things might take a turn for the worst, after all.
[ Being the chemistry nerd that he is, Midorima's thoughts drift to how this would work out. ]
Though it would be useful to be capable of making impromptu arrows out of ice, it would cause frost damage to a standard bow string and increase the likelihood of it snapping.
[ He's not saying no. It sounds very negative, but he's actually brainstorming here. He would definitely need a special string. But the rest-- the precision it would take to make a functioning arrow out of ice that had the right balance to actually move forward with the string, that he has faith in himself to handle if he can increase his abilities. ]
It would still only be useful during the Cordis moon, though.
So the answer is simply that you shouldn’t use a standard bow string, right? It’s magic, so make the bow appear from ice as well. Or hold your hands just like this—
[ Eichi forms a finger gun, his other hand below it as if to stabilize, and he imitates shooting a gun with a wink. ]
Bang! Ah, wait, I want to do that with my electricity, though... I wonder if I can.
Ahaha... Yes. There’s still a long way I have to go, isn’t there?
[ He staggers his next step, a slight thing after already being brought to the hospital, but still a sign of his low chroma. He catches himself on Midorima’s arm, fingers curling a little tighter than usual in his frustration. But he smiles. ]
Your place, then? Is it fine if I call a cab the rest of the way? Or did you want to stop at a shop, after all?
[ Instead of saying anything or pulling away, Midorima moves his hand under Eichi's elbow to offer support. He won't fall with Midorima holding onto him unless he points out that Midorima's holding him. ]
There's no need to call a cab, get back in the wagon.
[ Says the man who just has his partner cart him around in a rear car in the middle of Tokyo. The arm holding is more embarrassing than the wagon to him. But he doesn't fight Eichi holding him for now. He needs the support and it's more practical than a taxi. ]
[ Rather bluntly, Midorima unabashedly shares this little tidbit: ]
Takao and I have a rearcar back in Tokyo. We play rock-paper-scissors for who pulls and who rides. He's terrible at the game, so I hadn't thought about it being anything childish.
...Isn't that the most childish example there could be, though?
[Ah, it's kind of cute. Though it does get him to think on something else for a moment, head tilting so even that rests against Midorima's arm. He wonders if he'll let him continue like this.]
[Eichi breathes out a laugh. Keito is in no way his manservant, but. You know. If he's gonna act like it, then he can get trash talked!! Still... His fingers slip to curve his hand a little more a round Midorima's arm, wanting to keep close as they walk.]
Ah, but from what you're saying, you must be close friends.
We've only known each other for a couple of years. He's the only one who consistently stays after practice with me to perform more practice, and though we don't always get along, he's come to understand that he can trust me more than anyone.
[ He pushes up his glasses. Notice he's just talking as if Takao is the one having these feelings.. There's so much tsun here it's ridiculous. ]
On my part, he can throw a pass directly into my hands after I've already jumped without disrupting my accuracy, so I don't object to having him follow me around.
If you deny that you're close while saying things like that, it only sounds more suspicious, though...
[He's just saying. But okay... tsundere for this guy, who is a friend and a teammate. Noted. His eyes focus ahead to try and see how close they might be. He's memorized the way to Midorima's by now. It's not far, right...? ]
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There aren't many self-defense options for those of us who don't have powers naturally.
[ He finds his pace next to Eichi and makes sure he stays by his side while they walk. ]
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[He drops his hands to his sides and walks like that, next to Midorima. Despite everything else, he's keeping himself upright and refusing to stagger or shake or anything close.]
The place I was prior to this... I learned magic that I never thought was possible. Things that shouldn't be, at least in my reality. I was finally applying them in a way that was useful for self defense...
...and then I appeared here, and even if the one who taught me could use his, I couldn't access it at all. He gave me that blade, you see, so that's all I really have.
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[ Midorima doesn't like that. Eichi put in the time and effort and should've been able to reap the rewards. That his time was essentially wasted was unacceptable. He looks over at him, visibly irritated on his behalf. ]
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[He glances over to him, firm.]
I intend to keep up with it. That knife, as well, was a form of self protection, due to some of the things I've encountered in the past... Ah, it's not as reliable, due to my physical weakness, but certainly in a pinch it could be better than nothing.
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Efforts should yield results, even if you've taken a positive outlook on the situation. I don't know what kind of self-defense I would consider taking.
[ But he is thinking about it now at least.. preferably before running into some of the things that lead Eichi to sleep with a knife nearby. ]
Me tagging this too fast from work bc it’s easy somehow KFNDKDND
[ He hums. ]
Aside from that, shouldn’t you be capable of some sort of magic? Considering my experience, I might be able to help you with that. It’s not that I’m a good teacher for self defense in general, since my body is frail, but at the very least I can offer insight to the feel of it, and techniques.
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[ He can always chill his drinks, for example. He doesn't consider it useful for self-defense. ]
But I do prefer long-distance when it comes to offense.
[ ..He means in basketball but it would probably apply regardless. ]
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I want to see Midorima-kun wielding a super cool ice bow and arrow.
[ Eichi please. Though, that joking is meant to distract from the dark way he continues, like he’s been through a lot himself: ]
You never know when things might take a turn for the worst, after all.
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Though it would be useful to be capable of making impromptu arrows out of ice, it would cause frost damage to a standard bow string and increase the likelihood of it snapping.
[ He's not saying no. It sounds very negative, but he's actually brainstorming here. He would definitely need a special string. But the rest-- the precision it would take to make a functioning arrow out of ice that had the right balance to actually move forward with the string, that he has faith in himself to handle if he can increase his abilities. ]
It would still only be useful during the Cordis moon, though.
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[ Eichi forms a finger gun, his other hand below it as if to stabilize, and he imitates shooting a gun with a wink. ]
Bang! Ah, wait, I want to do that with my electricity, though... I wonder if I can.
[ He hums. ]
During Iris, you can rely on me. [ can he... ]
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[ He tenses like he's just seen something weird shot at him. ]
You should focus on increasing your foundations with it before getting fanciful.
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[ He staggers his next step, a slight thing after already being brought to the hospital, but still a sign of his low chroma. He catches himself on Midorima’s arm, fingers curling a little tighter than usual in his frustration. But he smiles. ]
Your place, then? Is it fine if I call a cab the rest of the way? Or did you want to stop at a shop, after all?
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There's no need to call a cab, get back in the wagon.
[ He'll take him!! ]
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[He's dealt with the wagon too long!!]
I can walk, if I stay holding onto you like this.
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[ Says the man who just has his partner cart him around in a rear car in the middle of Tokyo. The arm holding is more embarrassing than the wagon to him. But he doesn't fight Eichi holding him for now. He needs the support and it's more practical than a taxi. ]
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[ He trails off, curling his fingers more around Midorima’s arm, leaning closer so that more of him can touch as they walk. ]
...you know? That sort of thing. I’m not some child.
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Takao and I have a rearcar back in Tokyo. We play rock-paper-scissors for who pulls and who rides. He's terrible at the game, so I hadn't thought about it being anything childish.
[ Sorry your whatever is bizarre, Eichi. ]
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[Ah, it's kind of cute. Though it does get him to think on something else for a moment, head tilting so even that rests against Midorima's arm. He wonders if he'll let him continue like this.]
You speak about this Takao-kun a lot.
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[ Yes, he said it. Manservant. Takao is his manservant. He thinks that about covers the second comment, but he also adds: ]
He's my point guard as well.
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[Eichi breathes out a laugh. Keito is in no way his manservant, but. You know. If he's gonna act like it, then he can get trash talked!! Still... His fingers slip to curve his hand a little more a round Midorima's arm, wanting to keep close as they walk.]
Ah, but from what you're saying, you must be close friends.
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[ He pushes up his glasses. Notice he's just talking as if Takao is the one having these feelings.. There's so much tsun here it's ridiculous. ]
On my part, he can throw a pass directly into my hands after I've already jumped without disrupting my accuracy, so I don't object to having him follow me around.
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[He's just saying. But okay... tsundere for this guy, who is a friend and a teammate. Noted. His eyes focus ahead to try and see how close they might be. He's memorized the way to Midorima's by now. It's not far, right...? ]
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[ Surely Eichi can relate! He has no idea about anything he could be implying though. Midorima is oblivious about things of that nature. ]
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You're right. Ah, if only he were here for me to see for myself... I think I'd find him interesting.
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[ isn't he kind
He starts getting out his keys since they're coming up on the building now. ]
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