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[refire]

You really care for him, don't you?

[ Alphen can tell it's probably some deeper emotion than simply caring for someone. Emotions can be more complicated than that. ]

It'd be nice if we can be in peace and stay with the ones we love. That would be ideal.

[judicialassistant]

[ She automatically gives him a nod, answering him without so many words. ]

I would love nothing more. At times, Reverein has come close. Even now, with the moon gone, we're treated to flowers and games.

But Reverein also changes, perhaps even more than my home world does.

[refire]

Life down here isn't all that bad. All the changes might be something new and interesting for us to experience.

[He's content enough to be here with his friends and people like Susato. Alphen hadn't known Susato for very long but he can tell that she's very kind.]

I never knew what it was like to live such a tranquil life before coming here either. All I ever saw war back in Dahna where I'm from.

[judicialassistant]

[ She's prepared to agree, though there's that small issue of her favorite people turning into terrible nightmare monsters. Despite the tranquility, that's always going to nag at her at the back of her mind, whether the moon is missing or not.

Still, this isn't the first friend she's made from a war torn world. She gives Alphen a look of sympathy. ]

Oh, that's terrible. Were you a soldier?

[refire]

Of course I was. Being a soldier in the army wasn't easy. That's where I learned how to wield a blade and why I'm so good at fighting in the first place.

[ Talking about things like fighting and violence could just be scaring her. Alphen can only hope it's not too off putting. ]

What do you know about combat, Susato?

[judicialassistant]

[ ...He does have a samurai kind of vibe to him, now that she thinks about it. It's not too off-putting, but she hopes he hasn't given him the wrong impression. ]

Only what I have read in books, mostly. I know how to defend myself to an extent, but it is nothing as impressive as wielding a blade.

[ Vaguely she remembers wanting one at one point, so she could train with Kazuma. But at this point, she wonders if he even would. He seemed impressed when she told him he was able to make a sword of flame, but he also seemed to worry about her. ]

[refire]

If you want we can learn how to fight together! As long as we start with some basic movements it's possible to grow from there.

[Exchanging ideas is a good way to be open-minded. Susato has some skills so Alphen is curious to see what they can do by teaming up.]

I think I might be able to learn a few things from you too. Why don't we at least try? Would that be okay?

[judicialassistant]

Oh! [ Susato perks up at the offer. At first, she seems uncertain, because she would no doubt hold him back, and she doesn't have the benefit of being like family the way she does with Kazuma.

But he did mention basics, and in the end, it would be good for her to branch out.

... ]

I would love to try, actually. As long as it is okay with you?

But... let us enjoy the festival for now. I will help you make your gift for Shionne, and we can train together once it has passed!

[refire]

That'd be more than fine!! A gift for Shionne would be wonderful.

[ Alphen's face is flushing with a hue of red and he's nervously sweating. What is he doing? Why is he burning up like this? ]

We don't get celebrations like this too often so we should enjoy ourselves while we can.