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[curruid_coinchenn]

to those that knew her, irisviel von einzbern is gone. make note of it.

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[beyondtheblade]

[Tsubasa feels stunned enough it takes her awhile to reply, but she does. Eventually.]

...I am sorry. I had only just started to know her, but... I feel that she had done a lot for me all the same, even if not directly.

[curruid_coinchenn]

she had that effect on people, it would seem.

[ Himself included. ]

your condolences aren't necessary, though.

[beyondtheblade]

She did, at that. A little kindness can go a long way, honestly.

Still, it feels only right to say as much.

[curruid_coinchenn]

her kindness would have been her downfall eventually. she was kind to those who didn't deserve it.

[ A seemingly cruel comment, but it's just how he deals with the unwanted emotions he's feeling. ]

even if it feels right, i don't need them. give them to her friends, if you need to share condolences with someone.

[beyondtheblade]

I don't think that's necessarily true. In fact, I know someone very much like that where I come from... I was once quite cynical about such things myself, but experiences proved very different.

It is possible you are correct, of course - perhaps my situation is an exception. Still, it is enough to make me want to believe that a kind soul can change things for the better. It makes the world a little more bearable.

[oh, she's been there]

Perhaps, and I shall. I am not one to judge how you may deal with this turn of events.

[curruid_coinchenn]

...if anyone could have changed the unchangeable, she was going to be that person. pointless endeavors never stopped her from doing anything.

if that belief comforts you, hold onto it. foolish as it may be.

[ He speaks of himself, but he will never admit that. ]

at least you're smart enough to respect my wishes. what's your name?

[beyondtheblade]

In that respect, I am very comfortable being a fool. Yet, I think you are right.

But I am not fool enough to press someone where it is unwarranted. My name is Kazanari Tsubasa - Irisviel befriended my comrade from back home, Yukine Chris. I was just starting to know her myself when this happened.

[curruid_coinchenn]

fools are often comfortable with that fact.

you may call me Berserker. i know chris, too, because of irisviel. funny how a parting can bring people together.

[beyondtheblade]

[It's true - she knows some pretty big fools outside herself, and they're super comfortable with that designation.]

Funny, perhaps. Not without merit, though. At the end of the day, we are in common positions. It is at least good to know who may be at our side at any given time.

[curruid_coinchenn]

gaining allies is rarely a bad thing. you would do better to have me as an ally than an enemy...allies make things easier.

[beyondtheblade]

Most would ideally be better as an ally than enemy.

If just for self preservation alone.

Which a lot of people seem to have issue with.

[She speaks from experience. She sure used to have that problem.]

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ Berserker is not one to talk to about self-preservation — that is something he’s very bad at. When you’re nigh indestructible with a need to kill your enemies or die trying, you tend to forget about saving yourself. ]

i don’t allow my enemies to live. if someone has a death wish, they are more than welcome to make themselves my enemy.

you’re right that many here seem to have no sense of self-preservation.

[beyondtheblade]

[Tsubasa isn't nigh indestructible and she's still bad at it, too.]

While I do not prefer to do such things, I have when necessary. If someone wishes to taste the steel of my blade, I do as I must.

It is not just here. Many do not have that sense, in general.

[curruid_coinchenn]

i don't take joy in it, it's simply what must be done. but i can only allow for total destruction, anything else is unacceptable.

...and you are correct.

[beyondtheblade]

[Hm. She hasn't exactly left behind much of those she's destroyed, either.

A mocking puppet after she sliced in half notwithstanding.

Boy, that's a disturbing train of thought for herself.]

Do what must be done... Yes, that I can agree with. There are many who cannot.

So, I would rather it be by the hand of someone willing to take that on.