It has been a long time since I saw her. So it is... good.
[ Silco doesn't know how to be genuine about this. How to explain the combination of dread/worry/relief/elation that he's feeling. It's his daugther, that he's spent years worrying about, believing that she was dead. Then again they are here, and the last Kaiju they'd encountered was so, so dangerous due to the cult.
What if they encounter something like that again? What if something happens?
But ah, I'll be careful. I won't make it too obvious. I can always send one of the reconnaissance curses her way, if you're ever worried. They're mostly invisible.
It has been very long. Longer than I even realize, sometimes.
[ Longer than she maybe realizes. Longer than he'd ever intended. He'd thought taking out another universe would not have taken almost two years. He'd thought that maybe it would have gone faster.
Yet here he was. Yet again. Tossed into another mess.
Less of one, for certain. He would rather her here than in Kenos, where even the knowledge of her existence would have damned her. Oh, sometimes he thinks of his fraying mind, how close he'd been so often to completely becoming something truly monstrous. ]
Hm. Just seven months ago, I would have told you it's an open wound. The place I was at before had... imparted on me the loss.
[ He'd had her soul, after all. In his hands, kept close, at all times. Silco had hid her away, like a secret. Like something precious and special, all the while escalating the war over and over again. It had felt like an open wound, sharp and digging in. The reminder that if he lost, if he lost, then she was gone.
The time here had dulled it. The pain. The knowledge that she was alive moreso. He'd believed she was dead. She was not dead.
Did that make the wound heal faster, like a salve? Knowing that she was alive? He hadn't even known how β now he does, and it's that miracle that makes the undercity strong, keeps his eye useful, it's all because of shimmer. ]
Allies. Yes, I suppose I do. [ He never would have thought Geto would lift a finger, when they first met, but perhaps their shared... circumstances... well. He would consider Geto someone he would call, yes. ]
I find it funny, you know? It is a rarity, where I am from.
[ Doubly so, when the last "ally" he had, had decided to try and drown him in a river. ]
Mm. I know what you mean. I have the family but usually a lot of my work is done alone. But sometimes growth is possible. It mystifies me just as much.
( Certainly a human would not have been someone Geto would have allowed space in his life. Maybe he is changing. Or maybe he just doesn't view Silco in that light. )
If one of us gets to be lucky then I'll not stand by if I see a threat, that's all.
I have no interest in holding you to anything, Silco-san. If it helps you to sit easier with it just know I am very, very bored. Who thought I'd miss the days where I could hunt down curses, mm? Now I have to stretch my limits in other ways.
The kaiju hardly offer up a challenge when there's so many earnest participants, you're right about that. But I'm used to being more active. This spinning of wheels is doing nothing.
So you absolutely should. For enrichment. Everyone's always on at me to participate more. Wouldn't this count?
Oh yes. Didn't you know? We're cleaning the gangs off of the street, and helping to bring something like peace to Neo Tokyo. Or at least a reduction in functioning gangs.
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[ like father like daughter. ]
It has been a long time since I saw her. So it is... good.
[ Silco doesn't know how to be genuine about this. How to explain the combination of dread/worry/relief/elation that he's feeling. It's his daugther, that he's spent years worrying about, believing that she was dead. Then again they are here, and the last Kaiju they'd encountered was so, so dangerous due to the cult.
What if they encounter something like that again? What if something happens?
No, he can't think about that. ]
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( Dad to dad. )
I'll keep an eye out. Not that either of you will need it, but I'd want the same for my girls.
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[ YES HE IS???? ]
Hm, just make sure she doesn't notice you. She might think I did it, and then I'd get an earful.
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[ He won't admit it. He's worried. Not just because he thinks the Kaiju present any specific threat, but... well.
Last time he talked to her back home had been...difficult.
Would she remember? Would she be angry with him all over again? He's suspended on a needle's edge. ]
Don't blame me if you get a bomb on you, hm? Or do the whole bumbling monk bit, I think you might be able to get off easy.
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Probably.
But ah, I'll be careful. I won't make it too obvious. I can always send one of the reconnaissance curses her way, if you're ever worried. They're mostly invisible.
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[ If he was going to bank on mostly... Well. Silco knew Jinx would beat those odds. ]
Hopefully she won't get into trouble, and any precautions will be wasted effort.
[ but. literally.
its jinx ]
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[ GIRL DAD!!!!!!!!!!!! ]
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( Unhinged, he means. )
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She's perfect.
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I'm glad for you. I know the circumstance could be better, but you no longer have to miss her.
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It has been very long. Longer than I even realize, sometimes.
[ Longer than she maybe realizes. Longer than he'd ever intended. He'd thought taking out another universe would not have taken almost two years. He'd thought that maybe it would have gone faster.
Yet here he was. Yet again. Tossed into another mess.
Less of one, for certain. He would rather her here than in Kenos, where even the knowledge of her existence would have damned her. Oh, sometimes he thinks of his fraying mind, how close he'd been so often to completely becoming something truly monstrous. ]
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( Silco keeps himself busy. He's not prone to hurting his feelings the same way Geto is. )
You'll find a way to fit that shape again before long. It isn't something easily forgotten. And you have allies. Maybe that will help.
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[ He'd had her soul, after all. In his hands, kept close, at all times. Silco had hid her away, like a secret. Like something precious and special, all the while escalating the war over and over again. It had felt like an open wound, sharp and digging in. The reminder that if he lost, if he lost, then she was gone.
The time here had dulled it. The pain. The knowledge that she was alive moreso. He'd believed she was dead. She was not dead.
Did that make the wound heal faster, like a salve? Knowing that she was alive? He hadn't even known how β now he does, and it's that miracle that makes the undercity strong, keeps his eye useful, it's all because of shimmer. ]
Allies. Yes, I suppose I do. [ He never would have thought Geto would lift a finger, when they first met, but perhaps their shared... circumstances... well. He would consider Geto someone he would call, yes. ]
I find it funny, you know? It is a rarity, where I am from.
[ Doubly so, when the last "ally" he had, had decided to try and drown him in a river. ]
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( Certainly a human would not have been someone Geto would have allowed space in his life. Maybe he is changing. Or maybe he just doesn't view Silco in that light. )
If one of us gets to be lucky then I'll not stand by if I see a threat, that's all.
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Look at what they're talking about now.
Hm. ]
Well, perish the thought about growth. It sounds like regressing.
[ The man says, stubbornly. ]
Regardless, it is appreciated. If you see something, of course.
But do let me know if I should repay you as well. I dislike unsettled debts.
i agree about the other one so they can be terrible together again in the future β¨
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I should drag you along to help me with these gangs sometime. For enrichment.
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So you absolutely should. For enrichment. Everyone's always on at me to participate more. Wouldn't this count?
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[ :) ]
That troublesome seedy underbelly, and all.
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What happens after, well...
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After all, why bring us here and leave us to idle? If we improve this place while we are here... all the better.
[ "Improve".
Silco thinks the criminal element is embarassing ]
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