katzepaw | Yamato

It's not impossible.

[He smiles a little at that.]

Better to try to keep tempers in check. You do well enough at that, though.

[ he looks a little surprised at that? idiot. ]

Mm, well... I'm trying. It's not like I ever want to fight with people, it just happens.

It's a high pressure situation, and I haven't noticed you picking fights. Maybe harder to see how well your efforts trying have paid off than for a stranger to see you with fresh eyes.

... Thanks. [ he does sound sincere if a little awkward ] I've been in a lot of high pressure situations, so maybe I'm just used to it. You kept your cool even when Manwol was yelling at you, too, that first day.

I've been in a lot of high pressure situations, and also around a lot of strong-willed ladies.

Is that what we're calling it? She just seemed like she was freaking out...

She probably was. But a little domineering otherwise.

You probably shouldn't say that to her face.

I definitely was not going to.

[ there's a pause as he looks around as if to make sure manwol isn't hiding behind a corner ]

... She's definitely intense, but I think all the weirder personalities ended up in the other suite.

[ rip to luxanna ]

They all seem very normal to me.

[No, they're weirdos.]

... Really?

No, they're weird. The giant lizard tried to bite my head off.

Hey, I don't know. Maybe that's normal for you.

[ but he seems relieved it was a joke. ]

I do spend time around some very weird people. Maybe it is normal for me.

If giant lizard men try to bite your head off often enough for it to be normal, the weird one might be you.

The life of an adventurer, you know? Yeah, it's weird.

[ he can't even make fun of Caleb for it because of how often he ends up shot at by lasers or something stupid like that, so instead he will go right back to concern: ]

Was he serious about it?

[ do they have a killer lizard here ]

No, I don't think so. Or maybe he was, but I think he may be a decent enough fellow anyway. No enemies made.

... A decent fellow that maybe threatened to eat your head for real?

No, he assured me he was not a cannibal. Uhm, listen, I am satisfied with his explanations.

It's not like I want him to be a cannibal.

I didn't think you did. But I think you are a little concerned with the safety of others here, and that is a good trait you have, but you may hear this story and think there is a problem that I'm not sure is a problem after all.

He doesn't like magic users, for reasons that sound valid to me, but he is willing to listen to reason.

[ what the hell, don't call him out on caring so early. he frowns a little. ]

Mm. I'm not doubting your judgment. Just... Luxanna thought he was a little concerning, too, so it's probably for the best to keep an eye out just in case.

[He is so obviously a carer. Sorry.]

It can't hurt. I will keep an eye out as well. I'm not about to let anyone endanger me or anyone else here.

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