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[sword-of-life.livejournal.com]

...who here considers themselves a strong warrior? I am in big need of good sparring partners outside of Sasaki Kojiro.

Wierd, but I cannot handle the beds here. I much prefer the floor. A couple of blankets there and I'm much more comfortable. I suppose upbringing shows, huh. I mean, I travel all the time back home and sleep rough, don't even have a wooden floor most of the time, man. Sleeping on the ground in the mountains is normal for me. Silken sheets and a fluffy bed like that, I just... don't feel right in, despite it being the 'luxurious' thing.

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[bloody-doctor.livejournal.com]

Miyamoto Musashi, hm?

[bloody-doctor.livejournal.com]

I believe I could be considered a "strong warrior."

I'm afraid I'm not one for "sparring," however.

[sword-of-life.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's right.

You'd be the same as Sasaki Kojiro, then, huh. Well, he and I fight to the death in duels frequently, but at the moment, it's a stalemate, so neither of us fall. But I never lose, you know. Nobody else could even take me to a stalemate.

How do you fight, anyway?

[bloody-doctor.livejournal.com]

Scalpels, swords, and blood.

[devil-blue.livejournal.com]

I would count myself among the stronger warriors here.

[sword-of-life.livejournal.com]

I definitely got that impression from you before, heh! What's your name?

[devil-blue.livejournal.com]

A good impression to leave. Vergil.

[sword-of-life.livejournal.com]

It is. With some people, you can just tell. I'm Musashi, if I didn't already say, Vergil.

[devil-blue.livejournal.com]

A pleasure, Musashi.

I agree. Some exude that sense of strength just from the words they speak or write.

[sword-of-life.livejournal.com]

Likewise.

It's true. I can't say I meet that many who can do as such, but I am glad they exist. Makes my search for powerful opponents a little bit easier.

[devil-blue.livejournal.com]

The search is just as important as the discovery. If one cannot retain the persistence necessary to find something or someone worthwhile, then what hope do they have of ever becoming truly powerful?

[swallow-cut.livejournal.com]

You don't want to fight me? I'd be there for you, whenever you want me.

[sword-of-life.livejournal.com]

The kind of fight I'd have with you is not the kind of fight I want right now, Sasaki Kojiro.

[swallow-cut.livejournal.com]

... I see. You want to become stronger so that you're ready for me? I'm glad. I'll do the same.

[sword-of-life.livejournal.com]

That's not exactly what I meant, Sasaki Kojiro.

[swallow-cut.livejournal.com]

Then what did you mean?

[sword-of-life.livejournal.com]

I don't want a fight where I am aiming to kill my opponent right now.

[swallow-cut.livejournal.com]

You mean you want an opponent who will spare your life?

[broken-clock.livejournal.com]

[a muffled laugh] I think that would be best, yes. Very earnest fellow, isn't he?

We could spar, if you like. I wouldn't count myself a warrior but I've become skilled with a sword in my time.

As for beds...we do tend to prefer what we're used to. I think you should do whatever feels most comfortable.

[sword-of-life.livejournal.com]

He's... a strong warrior, but there's something very... I don't know. Off about him?

Thanks. That's just the kind of thing I'm after. Appreciate it.

You're right, but I still feel strange sleeping NEXT to this huge bed, heh!

[broken-clock.livejournal.com]

...Yes. Yes, that's one way to put it. He doesn't seem to process things the way most do. Most humans, anyway.

Of course. I've missed it a bit, really.

[chuckle] Perhaps you could donate it?

[sword-of-life.livejournal.com]

I... really don't think he's all there. He doesn't see the point of fighting, or sparring, without trying to kill, which is... well, you understand.

Donate it? Heh. Perhaps I could!

[broken-clock.livejournal.com]

Bloodlust seems to be the only desire he understands. It's possibly he was raised to be a killer - a weapon, rather than a person.

I'm sure someone would want it!

[sword-of-life.livejournal.com]

Bloodlust.

...

I used to be like bloodthirsty. Not quite in the same way as him, but... damn, I'm glad I'm not anymore. Talk about misguided. Great skill like he and I have can go to your head if you don't keep it under control. It could be as simple as he was unable to do so, and is now unwilling to.

[broken-clock.livejournal.com]

[quietly]

I'm glad as well. It would be a pity, really - skill wasted on that.

Everyone can change, if they try; though that's the key, of course, they need to want it.