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Journalist... actually.
[ So it's a sort of writer? Maybe it runs in the genes, huh? ]
You're an idealist, aren't you?
[ That's the conclusion she's drawn from a mere few days of knowing him, hearing him talk, rolling his words around. ]
It isn't as if you're a police officer. What binds you to do this duty?
[ So it's a sort of writer? Maybe it runs in the genes, huh? ]
You're an idealist, aren't you?
[ That's the conclusion she's drawn from a mere few days of knowing him, hearing him talk, rolling his words around. ]
It isn't as if you're a police officer. What binds you to do this duty?
[ a journalist! lu bixing makes a soft noise of understanding, at that. it makes the political part of her work come into focus, and he nods, letting that sit for now. he's empathetic enough to tell when something is a difficult topic, and parents... are still a little touchy for him, even now.
an idealist though, huh? in a way, it's almost nice to know that eto sees him that way. there's measured silence for a moment, like he's considering it, before he lets out a soft huff. ] Mmm... I think I used to be.
[ it's a good observation for her to make, and his response back is thoughtful. open, too, really. ] I learned the hard way that being an idealist doesn't always help, but...lately, I've been trying to get some of that back.
[ trying, anyway. it's hard, after such a massive loss, to learn how to stand again - but lu bixing has to, doesn't he? after all, he's more than just a person. which brings him to eto's second question, as he gives her a little bit of a smile, rueful. ]
Well, I'm the Prime Minister of the Eighth Galaxy, now. It was by necessity, but, it is my duty.
an idealist though, huh? in a way, it's almost nice to know that eto sees him that way. there's measured silence for a moment, like he's considering it, before he lets out a soft huff. ] Mmm... I think I used to be.
[ it's a good observation for her to make, and his response back is thoughtful. open, too, really. ] I learned the hard way that being an idealist doesn't always help, but...lately, I've been trying to get some of that back.
[ trying, anyway. it's hard, after such a massive loss, to learn how to stand again - but lu bixing has to, doesn't he? after all, he's more than just a person. which brings him to eto's second question, as he gives her a little bit of a smile, rueful. ]
Well, I'm the Prime Minister of the Eighth Galaxy, now. It was by necessity, but, it is my duty.
I see. That does make more sense.
[ Since by all the talk so far, he has come off more like educator. Yes, prime minister would do it. ]
An entire galaxy in your hands! However do you not have grey hairs all around by now?
An idealistic outlook would be difficult with that kind of weight on your shoulders.
[ Since by all the talk so far, he has come off more like educator. Yes, prime minister would do it. ]
An entire galaxy in your hands! However do you not have grey hairs all around by now?
An idealistic outlook would be difficult with that kind of weight on your shoulders.
[ to be honest, he would much prefer to be an educator, so she's dead on.
he laughs a little at the gray hair comment, reaching up to ruffle a hand absently through his hair. ] I probably do! It wouldn't surprise me.
It's been a long road, though, but I wouldn't have it any other way. [ he gives a little shrug of his shoulders, giving eto a smile. ] At least, in terms of the actual independence of the Galaxy itself. We'd been mistreated by the IUS for far too long - as for being Prime Minister, I didn't exactly sign up for it, but, if it's what's needed, then I'm doing everything I can.
he laughs a little at the gray hair comment, reaching up to ruffle a hand absently through his hair. ] I probably do! It wouldn't surprise me.
It's been a long road, though, but I wouldn't have it any other way. [ he gives a little shrug of his shoulders, giving eto a smile. ] At least, in terms of the actual independence of the Galaxy itself. We'd been mistreated by the IUS for far too long - as for being Prime Minister, I didn't exactly sign up for it, but, if it's what's needed, then I'm doing everything I can.
Just dealing with the hand you're given, aren't you...
[ Oh, yes. She's most definitely fond of this gentleman. He really is too intriguing to just let him go. ]
What is the IUS?
[ As she just pulls her blanket over and sits, leaning in, rapt attention. ]
[ Oh, yes. She's most definitely fond of this gentleman. He really is too intriguing to just let him go. ]
What is the IUS?
[ As she just pulls her blanket over and sits, leaning in, rapt attention. ]
[ little meow meow ]
The Intergalactic Union System. It's the united formation of all seven galaxies - sort of the central government, if you can call it that. It's centered in the First Galaxy, on a planet known as Wolto.
[ the corner of his mouth quirks, just slightly. ] Your story stuck with me in more ways than one, really - the Eighth only split away from the IUS a little less than two decades ago to form its own independent government.
The Intergalactic Union System. It's the united formation of all seven galaxies - sort of the central government, if you can call it that. It's centered in the First Galaxy, on a planet known as Wolto.
[ the corner of his mouth quirks, just slightly. ] Your story stuck with me in more ways than one, really - the Eighth only split away from the IUS a little less than two decades ago to form its own independent government.
[ She's gonna dribble him like a basketball < / 3 ]
So it spoke to you. I saw the little things.
[ Small hesitations, flickers of the eyes, perhaps. The smallest slivers, windows to the heart. ]
Two decades is recent, in the grand scheme of things and lifespans of your world. But -- it only takes a spark, and wildfires aren't known for burning slow and mild.
You're at the head of that rebellious little galaxy.
So it spoke to you. I saw the little things.
[ Small hesitations, flickers of the eyes, perhaps. The smallest slivers, windows to the heart. ]
Two decades is recent, in the grand scheme of things and lifespans of your world. But -- it only takes a spark, and wildfires aren't known for burning slow and mild.
You're at the head of that rebellious little galaxy.
[ ehe.
lu bixing ducks his head, smiling now. she's exactly right. ]
Correct. [ that rebellious little galaxy - it makes his heart warm even, to hear it. his beloved eighth. ] The Eighth Galaxy is where I was born, and it's - well, I guess it's where I died, too.
Personally, I think if a government fails to serve its people, then that government shouldn't be in charge of them. You know what I mean?
[ fuck! the! system!!!!
oh, though, he adds after, holding his hands up - ] Don't get me wrong, though, I would have loved to read your book no matter what! It's just especially near to my heart.
lu bixing ducks his head, smiling now. she's exactly right. ]
Correct. [ that rebellious little galaxy - it makes his heart warm even, to hear it. his beloved eighth. ] The Eighth Galaxy is where I was born, and it's - well, I guess it's where I died, too.
Personally, I think if a government fails to serve its people, then that government shouldn't be in charge of them. You know what I mean?
[ fuck! the! system!!!!
oh, though, he adds after, holding his hands up - ] Don't get me wrong, though, I would have loved to read your book no matter what! It's just especially near to my heart.
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Of course. Mine has failed in every way -- both humans and ghouls.
[ Oh, to have such fondness for that place. It makes her reflect on her feelings for Tokyo, and the 24th Ward, and everything.
Was it a good life? ]
Oh, but I love that you understand.
It was written to be able to appeal to those unrelated to the concept, but the heart of the book was indeed intended for those that could look past its fantastical initial pages and see into its core.
[ Oh, to have such fondness for that place. It makes her reflect on her feelings for Tokyo, and the 24th Ward, and everything.
Was it a good life? ]
Oh, but I love that you understand.
It was written to be able to appeal to those unrelated to the concept, but the heart of the book was indeed intended for those that could look past its fantastical initial pages and see into its core.
[ ehehe. he smiles a little further, then, taking king bileygr and hugging it to his chest - eyes bright, the excitement on his face just genuine. ]
Then, I'm even more excited to experience it.
[ not that he wasn't, already, but that's besides the point. ] I think there'll be plenty of parallels - and plenty of things we can talk about. Would you mind if I picked your brain a little about the situations that inspired yours, too, as we work through the text?
I feel like I've talked your ear off, Eto. I hope you don't mind.
Then, I'm even more excited to experience it.
[ not that he wasn't, already, but that's besides the point. ] I think there'll be plenty of parallels - and plenty of things we can talk about. Would you mind if I picked your brain a little about the situations that inspired yours, too, as we work through the text?
I feel like I've talked your ear off, Eto. I hope you don't mind.
I'm just an old lady with nothing else to do. However, I've never been against company, especially for those like-minded with me.
[ It's the entire point, what she worked for. ]
You may pick my brain, if you're prepared for me to pick at yours as well. We've got all the time in the world... or at the least, two months to do it.
[ It's the entire point, what she worked for. ]
You may pick my brain, if you're prepared for me to pick at yours as well. We've got all the time in the world... or at the least, two months to do it.
[ G'day, it's Tuesday night. If Lu Bixing is wandering around the dormitory hallways a little bit late in the day, he may run into Eto exiting her room, lower/back end of her hair tied up a little in that 'just to get it out of the way' vibe. You know, this energy.
She's sighing a little bit, and has a couple of empty bandage wrappers in her hand. Though her outfit is pretty long-sleeve, her other hand is fully bandaged from what can be seen. ]
She's sighing a little bit, and has a couple of empty bandage wrappers in her hand. Though her outfit is pretty long-sleeve, her other hand is fully bandaged from what can be seen. ]
[ teasing: ] Old? You can't be an old lady! You're half my age.
[ even though their lifespans are so fucky this is really a moot point but it's clearly teasing - and to the last bit, he claps his hands together. ]
Excellent! I think I'd like nothing more.
[ even though their lifespans are so fucky this is really a moot point but it's clearly teasing - and to the last bit, he claps his hands together. ]
Excellent! I think I'd like nothing more.
[ one, she's adorable. two, why.
ANYWAY lu bixing is in fact out in the afternoon. he's sort of hovering, conveniently, near lin jingheng's door, so he happens to see eto when she comes by and makes a noise of greeting and starts to say hi...
... and that stops when he sees her bandages HELLO ] Eto! Are you alright? [ D8 ] What happened?
ANYWAY lu bixing is in fact out in the afternoon. he's sort of hovering, conveniently, near lin jingheng's door, so he happens to see eto when she comes by and makes a noise of greeting and starts to say hi...
... and that stops when he sees her bandages HELLO ] Eto! Are you alright? [ D8 ] What happened?
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[ Bixing just out here like an exiled puppy is so funny. Hi Bixing!
She smiles and waves, like her hand isn't bandaged at all. ]
Hello, dear. Just had an interesting evening, but it's no big deal. I'm actually a default fan of the bandaged look, actually.
[ ...She glances at the door he's hovering near. She looks back at him. Yeah? ]
Waiting for your friend to return back for bed?
She smiles and waves, like her hand isn't bandaged at all. ]
Hello, dear. Just had an interesting evening, but it's no big deal. I'm actually a default fan of the bandaged look, actually.
[ ...She glances at the door he's hovering near. She looks back at him. Yeah? ]
Waiting for your friend to return back for bed?
Like crinkly parchment.
[ Bixing was so encouraging and this is her response... stop mean. ]
Alright then, you go get settled in yourself. If you get a head start on the reading before then, do let me know your thoughts after.
[ And also she'll sign it like she said she would after Monday because that's when they get the bookstore so!! ]
[ Bixing was so encouraging and this is her response... stop mean. ]
Alright then, you go get settled in yourself. If you get a head start on the reading before then, do let me know your thoughts after.
[ And also she'll sign it like she said she would after Monday because that's when they get the bookstore so!! ]
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