[And in another part of the mansion entirely, Nisei jerks as if pulled by an invisible chain. Seimei? Another one? Thus far he's been faithfully around, but. This is not good.]
On my way.
[You may be able to feel the general pattern of someone descending five flights of stairs, at full speed, and making their way towards you. Finally a door opens and the fighter appears in response to your summons. Nisei's trying to look more attentive than apprehensive.]
[Nisei nods. While he isn't breathing hard, the movement of his ribcage is slightly visible.]
Always. You have been here?
[What he really wants to ask is how long you have been here - Nisei's been making his way for a long, quiet period of unknown length when he saw no one, and it's unusual for him not to sense Seimei. A normal person would recognize when they're feeling lonely. But that's beyond him. All Nisei knows is the overwhelming sense of energy and well-being that's radiating from his sacrifice. He could bask in it. He's trying very hard to stay focused, though.]
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On my way.
[You may be able to feel the general pattern of someone descending five flights of stairs, at full speed, and making their way towards you. Finally a door opens and the fighter appears in response to your summons. Nisei's trying to look more attentive than apprehensive.]
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There you are. I thought if I was here you would be.
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Always. You have been here?
[What he really wants to ask is how long you have been here - Nisei's been making his way for a long, quiet period of unknown length when he saw no one, and it's unusual for him not to sense Seimei. A normal person would recognize when they're feeling lonely. But that's beyond him. All Nisei knows is the overwhelming sense of energy and well-being that's radiating from his sacrifice. He could bask in it. He's trying very hard to stay focused, though.]
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