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[evidentiary]

...It's fine. But I do think I will continue my affectation of the gloves, all the same.

[falsepretentious]

Understood. [He nods. It's quite a bit to take in, and a shift from just receiving memories of their past lives. Suddenly his cousin's hands are scarred through an incident from another life that she can't remember, such that they're hidden beneath gloves.]

Do whatever helps you with this situation. ...They don't hurt, do they? [He's sure that Kyouko would have tended to them if so, but he wants to make absolutely sure.]

[evidentiary]

No. They're very old scars, so there isn't any pain.

[ NOT THAT CANON HAS MENTIONED ANYWAY... ]

[falsepretentious]

[Kodaka leaps out from a snowdrift to joss you-]

I see. That's good. ...Good that there isn't any pain, that is. And you know that, should you ever need anything from me, you need only say the word.

[evidentiary]

Of course. And I hope you know the same. The world we are remembering...isn't kind. But all the same, it doesn't have to dictate our actions...

[falsepretentious]

[He nods.]

That's correct. Although some elements of my other life have proven to be... quite inspiring, I certainly won't allow myself to be controlled by the will of that bear.

[evidentiary]

Which parts do you find inspiring...?

[falsepretentious]

That's right. I haven't told you the story of my rise to power. I've been intending to tell that tale to the group chat one day... but needless to say, as Byakuya Togami, I overcame incredible odds to truly earn my title.

[evidentiary]

What odds would those be?

[falsepretentious]

Imagine, if you will, a competition between many heirs of a conglomerate, all of them of different experience levels. ...Now imagine that the winner is the youngest of them all, and the lowest-ranked to boot.

[evidentiary]

...What sort of competition?

[falsepretentious]

I can't recall any details, but I imagine that it most likely pertained to business management.

[evidentiary]

I see. So, part of your "talent" must be the management of others...? Well, it ought to come in handy in your work.

[falsepretentious]

It seems a plausible conclusion thus far and fits quite well with both of my lives. I don't find myself disappointed with this conclusion in the slightest.

[evidentiary]

Well, be certain to regale me with the tales of your triumph when you remember them...for now, even though nothing tastes like much - shall we get some hot chocolate?

[falsepretentious]

I'd quite like that. Its smell and its heat should still be intact, at least... Let it be my treat. [He wants to do something nice for her after that.]

[evidentiary]

Then let's go.

[ AND LET'S TIE THIS ONE OFF since i'm closing out threads that are older ]