Yeah, I got that impression. As it turns out we're kind of alike that way. [He seems to relax a little at that.] Taka's a great kid. Good instincts, good judgment...I think he underestimates himself a lot.
[He shakes his head.] I think he's the one who's been taking care of me anyway. [But there's a blink of surprise.] ...he said that?
[and senri says that with a certainty, like it's a truth that he believes above all else. because taka is annoying, and he's stubborn, and sometimes he'll temper will flare up just enough to match senri's - but he's still the best. he holds onto his switch for a moment before laughing quietly and looking up at merriment]
... yeah. Sorry - I don't mean to air out the things that he says to me, but... I think he's still trying to figure out everything he wants to say to you. He'll find his own words in time.
But at least for the soulmate thing... he said that you're someone that he got along with really easily, really immediately. It's rare for him to have that. That 'click'... It was something he could rely on, from the very start of the game.
I'm sure it made him want to work harder for you, and you for him.
I get really worried about him but... with you and Ishirin-san to support him too, I'm sure he'll be okay.
He is...[An equally assured nod. Merriment will fight Senri for the position of being #1 Taka stan.] He can have all the time he wants. Neither of us are really good at saying that kind of thing, and it's not really stuff we always talk about.
[Sometimes Merriment just tortures Taka with stories about Santa.] ...but I'm glad to hear it anyway, even if it wasn't your place to say it. It...helps. A lot. [There's another nod.] You're the one who convinced him to talk to Ishi aren't you? Wasn't that your doing? I've been really glad they've been working together. The first two times were bad enough.
... yeah. I'm not surprised the two of you get along, put like that.
[and he's still really happy about it. taka is someone that can be difficult to get close to. senri managed to completely fuck up their first impression, after all. but he knows how taka can laugh, and smile around others who've forced their ways into his life.
it's been nice to even get closer to that lately.]
... I might've mentioned it, once Ishirin-san told me he was going to you.
I guess I was just scared of anything happening to him. I'm... really glad he listened to me. I still get scared, but at least there's someone who can watch him when I can't.
...I get it. It's a scary thing to have to trust somebody else to take care of the people you care about. And with what those guys are doing? Not an easy job. But they're both really strong people and I think they're doing a great job looking after each other.
[Ishi even lost a hand for his efforts.] ...don't underestimate how powerful your influence can be though. You've got a lot of people looking out for you, too.
I think they are too. I know that they're only working really hard to protect people... so even though I get scared whenever they have to go, I know that it's something important to them.
[they do the things that senri himself isn't strong enough to do]
Doesn't make it easier. You're really worried about keeping up? It's...keeping people safe isn't just about physical strength or being smart. You get that, don't you?
You and me both, kiddo. [Definitely still out of his element here.] I think you're suited enough though. Otherwise we wouldn't have accepted you when you answered the call.
Guess we match then - because I think you're pretty suited to being a god, too. Taka wouldn't even dream of following anyone else, after all.
... I'm really glad - that you figured out what you were looking for, the answers you wanted. You'll do great in whatever world you all get out of this, I'm sure.
[moe!! they're both moe. senri understands 200% why they get along and the question manages to make him laugh - ]
Are you kidding? I've been spoiled rotten.
[ . . . ]
It hasn't been all easy - and... people have protected me from a lot of difficult things, so I have to do everything I can to give back to them but....
A pretty positive outlook, Senri. [He's pleased with that though.] Glad to hear it hasn't all been that bad though. If you can get something else out of this game besides your wish, doesn't that make it a little better? Maybe I'm the one being optimistic now.
Optimism, in the right doses, never hurt anyone, I don't think.
[and he tilts his head]
... I know my experience isn't everyone else's, and I've struggled a lot in the game too. But when I think about all the people that I've gotten to meet... I still wouldn't trade it for anything.
Being able to go home with Taka like we are - that's already more than I ever could've asked for.
[he says that automatically, expression turning so soft it's disgusting]
... I know that I can't talk to him or understand him as easily as you do - but that's not going to stop me from trying to learn. I want to make him happy every single day.
If we can't get our wishes here, we'll just have to try harder to get them back home. I'll do everything to make that happen.
Good. [He's always high-key concerned about Taka's happiness.] I don't know if it's really about understanding or talking to people easily. It's more like...like effort? If someone puts effort into trying, it's worth it.
...Taka was the first person besides the other gods or the other guardians back home to talk to me in 300 years. I'm not sure what I was expecting and I don't know if I was what he was expecting either. But he kept coming back and trying. Trying hard is never a bad plan.
Yeah! Yeah, that's me! [HE IS SUDDENLY VERY EXCITED.] That's what I used to do before the ascension...I controlled winters and everything. But...not everybody believed in me. People think the snow and ice come from the earth instead of the magic behind it.
[And so, Jack Frost was never acknowledged by people for literally 300 years.] Nobody could hear or see me until I came here.
I'll tell more people when Taka and I get back! It's not really in our culture but that's fine, introducing new things to people is what I'm good at! Even if you're here now, your hard work should still get credit.
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[He shakes his head.] I think he's the one who's been taking care of me anyway. [But there's a blink of surprise.] ...he said that?
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[and senri says that with a certainty, like it's a truth that he believes above all else. because taka is annoying, and he's stubborn, and sometimes he'll temper will flare up just enough to match senri's - but he's still the best. he holds onto his switch for a moment before laughing quietly and looking up at merriment]
... yeah. Sorry - I don't mean to air out the things that he says to me, but... I think he's still trying to figure out everything he wants to say to you. He'll find his own words in time.
But at least for the soulmate thing... he said that you're someone that he got along with really easily, really immediately. It's rare for him to have that. That 'click'... It was something he could rely on, from the very start of the game.
I'm sure it made him want to work harder for you, and you for him.
I get really worried about him but... with you and Ishirin-san to support him too, I'm sure he'll be okay.
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[Sometimes Merriment just tortures Taka with stories about Santa.] ...but I'm glad to hear it anyway, even if it wasn't your place to say it. It...helps. A lot. [There's another nod.] You're the one who convinced him to talk to Ishi aren't you? Wasn't that your doing? I've been really glad they've been working together. The first two times were bad enough.
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... yeah. I'm not surprised the two of you get along, put like that.
[and he's still really happy about it. taka is someone that can be difficult to get close to. senri managed to completely fuck up their first impression, after all. but he knows how taka can laugh, and smile around others who've forced their ways into his life.
it's been nice to even get closer to that lately.]
... I might've mentioned it, once Ishirin-san told me he was going to you.
I guess I was just scared of anything happening to him. I'm... really glad he listened to me. I still get scared, but at least there's someone who can watch him when I can't.
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[Ishi even lost a hand for his efforts.] ...don't underestimate how powerful your influence can be though. You've got a lot of people looking out for you, too.
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[they do the things that senri himself isn't strong enough to do]
... well, I'm just trying to keep up, I guess.
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[he hums, as if reflecting on it.]
I've been told that a lot... but I'm kind of a coward. I still don't know if I'm suited to be here... so I guess I'm just trying to make up for that.
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... I'm really glad - that you figured out what you were looking for, the answers you wanted. You'll do great in whatever world you all get out of this, I'm sure.
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...thanks. I'm hoping you're right. Do you think you're getting everything you needed out of this?
[Needed. Not wanted.]
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Are you kidding? I've been spoiled rotten.
[ . . . ]
It hasn't been all easy - and... people have protected me from a lot of difficult things, so I have to do everything I can to give back to them but....
I found a lot here, that I never thought I'd get.
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[and he tilts his head]
... I know my experience isn't everyone else's, and I've struggled a lot in the game too. But when I think about all the people that I've gotten to meet... I still wouldn't trade it for anything.
Being able to go home with Taka like we are - that's already more than I ever could've asked for.
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[He nods along though because yeah, meeting people has been great.]
...you'll take good care of him when you guys get back, won't you?
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[he says that automatically, expression turning so soft it's disgusting]
... I know that I can't talk to him or understand him as easily as you do - but that's not going to stop me from trying to learn. I want to make him happy every single day.
If we can't get our wishes here, we'll just have to try harder to get them back home. I'll do everything to make that happen.
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...Taka was the first person besides the other gods or the other guardians back home to talk to me in 300 years. I'm not sure what I was expecting and I don't know if I was what he was expecting either. But he kept coming back and trying. Trying hard is never a bad plan.
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[just softly reflecting on that so fondly]
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Sorry - 300 years?
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My name is Jack Frost. [Taka had recognized the name, though he's not sure Senri will.] I've been around for a while.
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[WHAT THE FLIP]
Jack Frost like - in all the songs and stories Jack Frost? [senri's a western theater actor he's got this] Ahh, all the snow makes sense!
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[And so, Jack Frost was never acknowledged by people for literally 300 years.] Nobody could hear or see me until I came here.
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[ . . . and senri just nods]
I'll tell more people when Taka and I get back! It's not really in our culture but that's fine, introducing new things to people is what I'm good at! Even if you're here now, your hard work should still get credit.
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[taka's cute when he talks about things he likes anyway.... but,]
... I'm happy that things are good here for you, though. That matters even more.
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