[ Without warning, Wei Wuxian draws his flute from his waistband and makes to bonk Haruka on the head. If Haruka doesn't dodge, Wei Wuxian at least stops short of hitting him. ]
[Oh, it's starting now? Haruka startles, flinching and leaning back. It's not the fastest reaction, and he definitely would have still gotten hit by the flute, but!! It's a reaction!!]
[ He gets it. Wei Wuxian has done all sorts of things because he didn't want to die. That's why he doesn't continue bullying Haruka despite him being such an easy target. ]
[It’s a reasonable question, but it’s not something Haruka’s ever had to actually consider before. It’s never something he’s wanted to do, even when he was at his angriest and most destructive.
But if it’s to save himself from someone who wants him dead?]
I don’t know.
[He doesn’t get the feeling Wei Wuxian would think him a monster if he said yes, and he’d probably understand if he said no, but Haruka has no idea. It’s still a concept that’s too abstract.
There’s a soft, nervous admittance though, as if Haruka is afraid voicing it will make it a real possibility.]
[ Oh, he didn't think he'd be putting Haruka through so much emotional turmoil. Oops. But it does give him a lot of insight into the way Haruka thinks, even if his answer is noncommittal. ]
There's no shame in falling on either side of the coin... or not knowing until the situation happens upon you.
[ He feels a little bit bad for making Haruka answer, so he'll add his own personal tidbit: ]
When I was younger, I never anticipated taking the amount of lives that I have.
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[ It wouldn't stop Wei Wuxian, and he's pretty close to being physically human. ]
Would you like self-defense lessons?
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…
[Well. Better to learn how to protect himself then have someone else putting themselves at risk for his sake.]
Yes.
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[ He doesn't mind, but he does let out a little sigh. ]
A fair warning, I'm used to having others fight for me. I'm rusty.
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[Having other people fight for him…? Is he some sort of general, or like, royalty or something?]
All I know how to do is sing and dance.
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[ So is combat, but Haruka will be learning that, at least. ]
Would you like to learn how to hit hard, or to dodge attacks? We'll cover it all, time permitting, but I want to know your priorities.
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I think dodging might be better for right now... It can't be that hard, right?
[He's ready for his montage.]
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Hmm. I think you have some quick reflexes to start with. This might not be as difficult as I was expecting.
[ Sorry, Haruka. He thinks you're a little soft... which isn't necessarily a bad thing. ]
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[He can’t really be insulted, but he’s a little insulted.]
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[ Prove yourself, Haruka. He believes in you... mostly. ]
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[Huff puff… He’s no failure, Wei Wuxian! Just watch, he’ll get so good at dodging.]
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[ He laughs again, laying back on the ground. Who cares if his robes get dirty anyway? ]
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Sh-shut up! It’s not that funny!
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[ He does stop laughing though, if only so he can smirk at Haruka. ]
All joking aside, the vast majority are not trained in combat. It is simply the way things are. Don't worry about being "pathetic".
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But he does ease up after a moment, even if he’s still pouting.]
I’m not worried.
[He’s absolutely worried.]
I don’t care if I’m pathetic, I just don’t want to die yet. If there’s anything I can do, I’ll do it.
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Does that include killing someone else?
[ His tone isn't judgmental, at least. ]
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[It’s a reasonable question, but it’s not something Haruka’s ever had to actually consider before. It’s never something he’s wanted to do, even when he was at his angriest and most destructive.
But if it’s to save himself from someone who wants him dead?]
I don’t know.
[He doesn’t get the feeling Wei Wuxian would think him a monster if he said yes, and he’d probably understand if he said no, but Haruka has no idea. It’s still a concept that’s too abstract.
There’s a soft, nervous admittance though, as if Haruka is afraid voicing it will make it a real possibility.]
Maybe?
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There's no shame in falling on either side of the coin... or not knowing until the situation happens upon you.
[ He feels a little bit bad for making Haruka answer, so he'll add his own personal tidbit: ]
When I was younger, I never anticipated taking the amount of lives that I have.
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But… is his life any more valuable then anyone else’s? It’s hard to say.]
…Wei Wuxian-san…
[He’s not really sure what to say, so he just flops onto the ground next to him and pulls his knees to his chest.]
I’m sorry. I’ll… do my best, so you don’t have to do anything for me, and…
[He trails off, shaking his head.]
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Don't think of it that way. Do your best for yourself. Whether or not I do anything for you is my choice and has no bearing on your choices.
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When’s the last time he even thought about that?]
You seem like an expert in things like this.
[Which is?? Mildly alarming?]
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[ Well. ]
To be fair, I did participate in a war.
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[help]
Yeah, that’s… that’s pretty fair.
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I have killed outside of the war, but it's only ever been for personal grudges.
[ He doesn't kill indiscriminately, he swears. ]
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