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[lansizhui]

{He is dressed like a proper Lan disciple. The robes are more comfortable - more familiar to him - and, of course, he can't ever dispense of his headband. The plucking of strings can be heard, but since the camera is focused on his face, the guqin isn't in view.}

I've tried several times to commune with spirits, but there doesn't seem to be any nearby.

{The idea occurred to him when he heard others talking about voids being places spirits travel through.}

I didn't know if that might be comforting to anyone. We're not among the dead.

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[lansizhui]

I wouldn't run from a lady. {That would be rude.} Reasoning with her is...impossible?

Humans can be manipulated by other humans. It doesn't make them entirely blameless, but it is a consideration when passing judgment.

[stealsyourheart]

Ehhhhhhhh... [ He waggles his hand uncertainly ]

She's gotten... better. [ He acknowledges ] But I'd be careful around her anyway. She's got her own weird sense of honor and stuff. She's a good friend, but a bad enemy? I guess?

[ She's helped him out a few times, after all. He just feels as if she always does so with ulterior motives ]

They can. But what makes a monster isn't one mistake but a lifestyle.

[lansizhui]

Then I will try to make her a friend. {Hopefully she won't get too handsy. Sizhui would turn all shades of red.}

And they should be held responsible for that lifestyle. Cultivators sometimes dispense justice of that nature if we encounter evil men or women in the middle of our investigations.

[stealsyourheart]

[ considering that Akako likes to drape to ... best show off her... ahem, assets... [

Mm, it must be hard, having those as well as actual monsters?

[lansizhui]

{His poor innocent eyes!}

It can make things complicated. You have to separate everyone to learn the truth.

[stealsyourheart]

[ Sshh sshh it's okay, she'd at least me stuck in the same outfits as everyone here unless she unbuttons the top ]

Mm, yeah. And that's what you guys do all the time?

[lansizhui]

{He will need to blindfold himself to talk to her!}

Along with more straight forward night hunts. Those are for hunting monsters or displaced spirits.

[stealsyourheart]

Maaaaaaaan, your life sounds really cool! And kinda scary, too.

[lansizhui]

We help people who are scared. I like seeing the aftermath.

[stealsyourheart]

Do you get holidays? Or are you like. 24/7, 365 days a year?

[lansizhui]

We are on call when we are needed. Of course if we are sick or over tired and our presence isn't absolutely necessary, we can rest instead.

[stealsyourheart]

Huh. Sounds pretty hectic. Guess at least you'd get to travel huh?

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[myblueskies]

To deal with? Do you fight spirits? [Wide eyes look through the screen.] Just bad ones though?

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[lansizhui]

When they are violent. {He softens immediately.} I wouldn't hurt you.

[lansizhui]

A lot! I've seen many places. I like to travel even if my feet get tired.

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[myblueskies]

Oh. [That's a relief!] Like ayakashi? They are bad. We fight them too!

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[lansizhui]

I don't recognize that name? {But if it means vengeful spirit, he agrees.}

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[myblueskies]

They are monsters and bad spirits! They want to ruin humans days and they like eating gods and their shinki! We got to fight to stop them from making everything bad!

But I've not seen any here! So that's good!

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[lansizhui]

I would definitely stand against ayakashi in that case. {Anything that can eat a god must be powerful.} Your battles must be difficult.

I'm glad. {But...} We might come across them on a new world. We should be vigilant.

[stealsyourheart]

D'you not like. Ride horses or something or do you walk everywhere?

[schrodingersghost]

Sorry? What's a guqin again?

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[myblueskies]

They are sometimes scary but it is so important! Because we got to save all the people.

[He nodded, it was always important to be vigilant.] We will be! If we all keep an eye out we can help protect everybody!

[lansizhui]

We can, but they require extra care. I'm not even sure if the Gusu Lan Sect has enough horses for everyone, though we do have a stable.

[lansizhui]

An instrument and, for Cultivators, a weapon.

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[lansizhui]

That is what Cultivators try to do. Those who cannot fight spirits and monsters, we protect.

{He smiles warmly.} We should be well-equipped with so many eyes and ears.