and please, believe me when I say (closed)

[ex_onslaught851]

WHO: Yukimura, Saitou, Zhao Yun
WHAT: Conversations about the aftermath + Nagashino + feelings things
WHERE: Resistance Army Camp
WARNING(S): To be determined?

[So we have a Saitou/Yukimura conversation and a Zhao Yun/Yukimura conversation happening up in here. GOOD? GOOD.]

Comments

[dragonrises]

[guessing that that's Saitou's full name, since they weren't properly introduced] He has been helping you, then?

[ex_onslaught851]

Yes, he has. And I too have been trying to help him find his friends, since he has been separated from all of them.

[dragonrises]

Yes, he mentioned that. Searching them out and adding them to the ranks of the coalition might be a good idea - for all of us.

[there he goes, talking shop again when he's trying to catch up on the doings of Yukimura's life]

[ex_onslaught851]

Yes, at the moment we need all of the help that we can get. More than that, I... know how difficult it is, to be separated from one's friends.

[Speaking of a few in particular...]

[dragonrises]

He seems like a good man. We will all assist him in finding the others, as best we can. And, I am sure you have been a good friend to him in turn. You always are.

[ex_onslaught851]

You give me too much credit, Zilong. I am doing my best, but it is nothing quite that special.

[dragonrises]

And you do not value yourself nearly high enough, Yukimura.

[ex_onslaught851]

What makes you think that?

[dragonrises]

You cannot see for yourself how valuable you are to many people. Your friendship and loyalty are without question.

[ex_onslaught851]

But surely I am doing nothing out of the ordinary... There are far better men in camp than I.

[dragonrises]

And that is the selflessness I speak of. Precisely why you are such a good friend to all. Yet, who is there that can be even considered your equal, Yukimura?

[ex_onslaught851]

My... equal...? But Zilong--

[pouty face. He can't think of many... except...]

You and I are equals, are we not?

[To an extent, they are the same in a lot of respects. It's easier to relate to him than almost anyone else that he knows, even if there's a lot of hero worship left over from the legends and stories that he's been told of.]

[dragonrises]

[doh! there's a little self-deprecating laugh. He hadn't thought of that]

Well...yes, I suppose you're right about that.

[ex_onslaught851]

[That makes him chuckle.]

"You suppose"?

[dragonrises]

I admit, I wasn't counting myself when I thought to say that. Yet, far be it from me to disagree after we have been through so much together.

[ex_onslaught851]

It is true, we have - and I am glad that you have been by my side for most of the way, Zilong. I would not have been able to do it without you.

[dragonrises]

I should be the one saying that to you, Yukimura. You were with me through my darkest times and never gave up on me. It should be no surprise that I would do the same for you, now.

[ex_onslaught851]

That is what friends are for, is it not? I would do whatever I could in order to assist you, no matter when you might need me.

[dragonrises]

Then, I see my point is well made. [haha so there, Yukimura. You're a good friend after all]

[ex_onslaught851]

I, well-- I suppose... I cannot protest.

[Because disagreeing would put him in a bind. Dammit.]

[dragonrises]

Modesty becomes you, my friend, but it is not necessary in my presence. You can feel free to speak your mind, about anything. [and the way he's lounging in that chair is fairly open and inviting]

[ex_onslaught851]

About anything...?

[That gives him pause for thought. He almost wonders if perhaps he should talk to Zhao Yun about something that's been on his mind for quite some time concerning them-- that really, they've been dodging the discussion of for about as long as he can remember.

... somehow it doesn't seem right to.]

Is there anything in particular that you wish to bring up?

[dragonrises]

I cannot think of anything. [he is painfully oblivious to some things, and appears to only think of Saitou as a friend - everybody's friend, nothing more. He just wanted to know that his dear friend was all right, so unless he says anything to indicate that he isn't, Zhao Yun will remain painfully oblivious]

[ex_onslaught851]

[That makes him smile a little.]

As long as everything is well with you, my friend, then I can hardly complain. There are other matters I wish to discuss with you, but they can wait until you're better.

[dragonrises]

I hardly think the state of my cuts and bruises will affect my ability to discuss matters. Unless it requires me to get up and rush out onto the battlefield already. If you have something on your mind, please.