Not long, really. I got sent out to help with some of the apothecaries that made it out here? I can't exactly fight yet. I will, though. I'm just looking for someone to be an apprentice to, you know? But nobody really wants to take me on. It's okay, though, I'll just keep looking.
You're one of the healers, right? We'll probably be working together! I'll do my best to bring you all the bandages and support you'll need.
Why? Well, I guess it just makes sense from a resource optimization standpoint. [ Rubbing his chin. ] It's more efficient to heal soldiers than replace them.
[ . . . ]
And obviously you get to save lives along the way!
Well! That's practical! Maybe a little mean but certainly practical. I hope the other guys don't share your opinion because that might be rough for our soldiers.
You're going to get a lot of practice at being efficient. People die here all the time, it's kind of just how it works.
I just think that being a samurai is honorable. I grew up working in my dad's soba shop and that's a good job, but I always thought I could do more than just that. And it wasn't all that great there? I couldn't talk to people or really make any sound at all or I'd get punished for it. The sword is representative of all the good stuff I'd like to do!
[ like he's just cheerful about this, btw. ]
Hey, do you want to grab some food? I'm starving. Maybe some noodles?
[ you're all so suspicious!! WHAT IF HE JUST WANTS TO TREAT YOU TO A MEAL
because he does! he really just takes claude to this foxian guy that knows his way around a kitchen, and if claude's down for it, he, ringo, and this foxian sneak into the camp kitchen and make a bowl of noodles for each of them. ringo seems delighted to make a new friend, and the foxian invites claude to hang out with the two of them more often. his name's wu he, and he's one of the other soldiers in the camp.
it's nice. did you still want to talk to someone else, or are you good? ]
[ RINGO YOU'RE THE BEST Claude loves to eat... He's so happy to fill his belly with these delicious noodles!!
He'll make note of these two, and promise to see them again (which he definitely will), before making his way back to the bonfire. Energized by the meal, he'll head over to Feixiao for a chat. ]
[ she grabs him some booze, and maybe some of it splashes on him because she's so enthusiastic. ]
Hey, what else could we ask for? Good company, good alcohol, shit military rations? Just like home. [ she laughs. ] You're Claude, right? I saw your papers.
[ HELP... This is fine. Wonders if he should tell her about the noodles or if that's a secret between him and Ringo. They are now noodle brothers. ]
The famed general reading my papers? I'm honoured. [ Lifts his mug in a salute before taking a drink. ] I am glad to finally reach my first deployment, however.
I bet. You fresh facers are eager to prove. I was too, my first round. I've got my eye on you four, though, believe you me. I expect big things out of you.
Haha! I like you. [ she says, slapping at his back. ] That's all I need, the best support in the game.
Hey, you know why they call me the Lacking General? [ she doesn't wait for him to answer just barrels forward ] Lacking in worries, lacking in regrets, and lacking in rivals.
[ Wow, he's in the hot seat now. He'll sip his drink, leaning back. ]
Logically? I know I've learned and prepared as much as I can.
Emotionally? [ Well, she asked for honesty. ] There's a bit of doubt I can't chase away about whether I'll be able to rise to occasion when the moment calls for it.
But everything new comes with a little worry, so I think I'm as ready as I can be.
That's how it should be. You can't be brave without a little bit of fear, you know? Otherwise it's just stupidity. Having that awareness is the most important thing for war.
[ she shoves another drink at him. ]
But that's for later! Right now, we drink and be merry. Let's see if you can drink me under the table!
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I guess you could say I've settled in. We didn't really bring much with us. [ Hehe ] How long have you been here?
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You're one of the healers, right? We'll probably be working together! I'll do my best to bring you all the bandages and support you'll need.
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I'll be relying on you then. [ Nods his head slightly. ] Do you have interest any specific weapon?
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Swords! My dream is to be a samurai, someday. If I can't do that, I'd like to just be very, very good at whatever it is I can find, you know?
Why'd you want to be a healer? Isn't that a hard job? Not that I don't think you can do it.
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Why? Well, I guess it just makes sense from a resource optimization standpoint. [ Rubbing his chin. ] It's more efficient to heal soldiers than replace them.
[ . . . ]
And obviously you get to save lives along the way!
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Well! That's practical! Maybe a little mean but certainly practical. I hope the other guys don't share your opinion because that might be rough for our soldiers.
You're going to get a lot of practice at being efficient. People die here all the time, it's kind of just how it works.
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Well, hopefully we can reduce those casualties a little. [ (: ] Why did you choose the sword?
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[ like he's just cheerful about this, btw. ]
Hey, do you want to grab some food? I'm starving. Maybe some noodles?
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Oh, sure. I heard most of the food here wasn't that great, though?
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Oh, well, you just don't know who to talk to. Come on, I'll show you.
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[ Follows Ringo to get murdered. ]
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because he does! he really just takes claude to this foxian guy that knows his way around a kitchen, and if claude's down for it, he, ringo, and this foxian sneak into the camp kitchen and make a bowl of noodles for each of them. ringo seems delighted to make a new friend, and the foxian invites claude to hang out with the two of them more often. his name's wu he, and he's one of the other soldiers in the camp.
it's nice. did you still want to talk to someone else, or are you good? ]
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He'll make note of these two, and promise to see them again (which he definitely will), before making his way back to the bonfire. Energized by the meal, he'll head over to Feixiao for a chat. ]
Hey there, mind if I join you?
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feixiao gives him a big grin, slamming her tankard down on the table in front of her. ]
Sure! More the merrier! Want something to drink?
[ she is... tipsy ]
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HELL YES?
noodles and alcohol? this is the best bonfire ]
Well, I can hardly refuse and invitation. [ Yay, drinks! ] I guess your enthusiasm is a sign things have been going well?
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Hey, what else could we ask for? Good company, good alcohol, shit military rations? Just like home. [ she laughs. ] You're Claude, right? I saw your papers.
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The famed general reading my papers? I'm honoured. [ Lifts his mug in a salute before taking a drink. ] I am glad to finally reach my first deployment, however.
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I bet. You fresh facers are eager to prove. I was too, my first round. I've got my eye on you four, though, believe you me. I expect big things out of you.
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Like saving lives and changing the tide of the war? Well, you're in luck then, that's what we're here to support.
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Hey, you know why they call me the Lacking General? [ she doesn't wait for him to answer just barrels forward ] Lacking in worries, lacking in regrets, and lacking in rivals.
[ slams back another chug of booze ]
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He'll laugh along with her though. Good spirits are so important during times of difficulty. ]
I bet you wear the title well.
[ Looking at her. ]
Even in moments it doesn't feel true.
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[ she says, grinning at him. she's a little less raucous, now, ear flicking. ]
Tell me, Claude - you think you're ready for all of this? Honest, now.
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Logically? I know I've learned and prepared as much as I can.
Emotionally? [ Well, she asked for honesty. ] There's a bit of doubt I can't chase away about whether I'll be able to rise to occasion when the moment calls for it.
But everything new comes with a little worry, so I think I'm as ready as I can be.
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[ she says, warmly. ]
That's how it should be. You can't be brave without a little bit of fear, you know? Otherwise it's just stupidity. Having that awareness is the most important thing for war.
[ she shoves another drink at him. ]
But that's for later! Right now, we drink and be merry. Let's see if you can drink me under the table!