I pray that your world has a far kinder future than the on that we live in, if that is the case.
[ because. yeesh. shit's rough...
though he laughs a little at that. ] No - no, quite the opposite, actually. Halia's a village town in the middle of the countryside. More farmland than urban life, though I've done much traveling in this past year.
[ he lives in slice of life world so it's okay. but he's also grown genre-savvy about that, so he looks sympathetic—everyone really comes from such difficult universes.
but for now, a little flicker of surprise. ]
Oh. At least that's not too different from where I grew up.
[ a small seaside town. ]
Aren't you... nobility though?
[ he imagined that came with big castles and subjects and stuff. ]
[ we really taught haru the horrors. also crawls back from the nightmare of cyoa slow hell nu love me
he laughs at the nobility thing though, easy. ]
That's right, I am. My father was a Count, and the land that House Haliaetus was granted was just a countryside village. So while were lauded and titled, we were no Hulkenbergs of Montario, for example - though our Hulkenberg's not associated with her family, they're of a far higher rank than mine was.
The first time I went to Grand Trad - the capitol - I thought I'd never get used to all the noise and hustle and bustle. [ with a little huff. ] Was that the same for you?
[ he thinks about all the small feudal lords in japan's history like that checks out. ]
I'm moving to Tokyo for school soon. The noise doesn't bother me, but it's hard to leave what you know behind. Still... I'm looking forward to it, now.
[ there's something about that specific phrasing that gets a wry smile. ]
's right. Not everyone, indeed.
[ but - ah! curiosity flickers across his face, head tilting. ] That right? Is that part of your swimming, then, Nanase? Heading off to the big city... your family must be proud.
[ he nods, it's always swimming. but for the rest, he's more neutral. ]
Hm? I guess. My parents don't get too involved. [ they are not terrible, and they are both ALIVE, amazing. but they're very hands-off and live elsewhere. ] They don't really mind whatever I do. It sounds pretty different from what you guys deal with.
[ thinks about strohl's loveless marriage future ]
[ frowns... im your ...uncle now? big brother now?? older figure now??? much to think about ]
They don't mind...? Huh. [ yeah, it's. different. he's not going to say anything about his parents because he does not need to bring the mood down any - instead he just nudges at his shoulder, smile on his face. ] Well, I'm proud of you. Sounds like a big deal.
[ hehe. ] Are you going to then... Matsuoka told me a bit about this, is the plan to become a professional? After your schooling.
[ i'm tagging this back sisi but i know many things are getting chucked out the window for memshare week dw
but, aww. he looks a little touched at the whole point of pride—it's not his prime directive for swimming, but of course it's nice. strohl can be his senpai. ]
Yes. You can be a professional while you're in school too. [ it's sports, so. being younger is.. good.... ] We're both shooting for the same goal now. ...Do you have a dream as well, Strohl?
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A lost city... maybe you're from the future and not the past, then.
[ built on the ruins of japanifornia ]
Are you from a big city?
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[ because. yeesh. shit's rough...
though he laughs a little at that. ] No - no, quite the opposite, actually. Halia's a village town in the middle of the countryside. More farmland than urban life, though I've done much traveling in this past year.
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but for now, a little flicker of surprise. ]
Oh. At least that's not too different from where I grew up.
[ a small seaside town. ]
Aren't you... nobility though?
[ he imagined that came with big castles and subjects and stuff. ]
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he laughs at the nobility thing though, easy. ]
That's right, I am. My father was a Count, and the land that House Haliaetus was granted was just a countryside village. So while were lauded and titled, we were no Hulkenbergs of Montario, for example - though our Hulkenberg's not associated with her family, they're of a far higher rank than mine was.
The first time I went to Grand Trad - the capitol - I thought I'd never get used to all the noise and hustle and bustle. [ with a little huff. ] Was that the same for you?
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Ah... not everyone is king.
[ he thinks about all the small feudal lords in japan's history like that checks out. ]
I'm moving to Tokyo for school soon. The noise doesn't bother me, but it's hard to leave what you know behind. Still... I'm looking forward to it, now.
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's right. Not everyone, indeed.
[ but - ah! curiosity flickers across his face, head tilting. ] That right? Is that part of your swimming, then, Nanase? Heading off to the big city... your family must be proud.
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Hm? I guess. My parents don't get too involved. [ they are not terrible, and they are both ALIVE, amazing. but they're very hands-off and live elsewhere. ] They don't really mind whatever I do. It sounds pretty different from what you guys deal with.
[ thinks about strohl's loveless marriage future ]
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They don't mind...? Huh. [ yeah, it's. different. he's not going to say anything about his parents because he does not need to bring the mood down any - instead he just nudges at his shoulder, smile on his face. ] Well, I'm proud of you. Sounds like a big deal.
[ hehe. ] Are you going to then... Matsuoka told me a bit about this, is the plan to become a professional? After your schooling.
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but, aww. he looks a little touched at the whole point of pride—it's not his prime directive for swimming, but of course it's nice. strohl can be his senpai. ]
Yes. You can be a professional while you're in school too. [ it's sports, so. being younger is.. good.... ] We're both shooting for the same goal now. ...Do you have a dream as well, Strohl?