[ he was so in the zone that he actually does jump a little when he hears the whistle, hand coming up to his chest like he's a little old lady. he glances over in chrono's general direction. waugh. ]
-- Ah, you startled me. [ a beat. ] Hah. Thank you, though. Hello.
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-- Ah, you startled me. [ a beat. ] Hah. Thank you, though. Hello.
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chrono has his hands raised apologetically!! he really didn't mean to startle. ]
Hi. You looked like a pro. This somethin' you've got back home?
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Something similar. My General and her other retainer used to compete for the highest score.
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...your General?
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Yes. General Feixiao, the Merlin's Claw of the Xianzhou Yaoqing. I was her doctor and counselor, though she very rarely listened to my advice.
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[ Interesting. ]
What's the point of havin' an advisor if you don't listen to 'em...
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[ she's still alive, he thinks. or she better be. ]
I very often asked myself that same question. Arrogant young lady. [ fondly. ]
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[ everything feels like past tense. ]
Stubborn girls are somethin' else, huh.
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[ he does laugh a bit at that. ]
You're right. She is unlike anyone I've ever known. I hope she'll do well in the days to come.