That is a shame. I suspect that it has been hidden away more thoroughly this time, but I wondered if you might be able to sense it on inspection.
I also had something else in mind, however. Upon one of my inspections of the basement areas, I once came upon an abandoned device. Something like the "pods" in Mating Season, if you have attended their dating services.
However, this one was labeled "punishment" something or other. I don't remember it well, because I was knocked unconscious by a strong force soon thereafter and reawoke in the 2nd floor hall.
I wondered if you might come upon it as well, and survive a little longer. Oh, well.
[ he doesn't know what to say to that. truthfully, he didn't dig too deeply into the basement level because those voices came before he got too far in and then it just left him feeling miserable. so, he kind of just stopped in a corner and waited out the hour, eyes closed and breathing tight.
maybe he should have been more curious. ahhh, well, there's always next time. because, of course, there will be a next time. ]
why do you care about the malevolent energy surrounding me?
Why? Because it is my purpose, after all. Malevolence attracts malevolence. You are a danger to those around you if the riffraff that cause illness and disaster gather in your wake.
Normally such ayakashi happily gather together in crowds, but you are a strange and unfortunate situation wherein they may gather despite your sense of self. But interestingly, not unique. There is someone similar to you in this resort. I never would have expected that, prior to now.
Another man corrupted by malice who yet retains strong human will. Though unlike you, his corruption was his own doing.
[He doesn't think the similarities between Wei Wuxian and Rokurou end there, but he's yet to investigate those suspicions fully... Consider that part [pending] :)]
Haha, well that is simple to answer. As I explained, so long as your malevolence remains contained, your skills are far more a boon to a shared goal of escaping this realm.
So long as that scale remains balanced, I am fine to live and let live. Understand?
[Matoba doesn't think he's very difficult to understand (an unbiased source if there ever was one!), but he gets this reaction a lot. Oh well! He won't concern himself with it any further for now.]
I believe we have one round remaining. I will take another truth for my last turn.
I'd have to do some proper research first, wouldn't I? While I know of some stories from the mainland, I am not familiar with every variety of spirit and monster, even in my own.
But for the most part, all corpses are susceptible to burning. That is purification in its most basic form. So, I suppose I would go with such a technique.
initially, yes. i didn't want to live anymore when i died. i didn't want to burden the world with my existence.
now, i have a second chance. i have a family again. i have my zhiji. i don't want to lose them. so, i will hold onto this new life with all that i can.
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I also had something else in mind, however. Upon one of my inspections of the basement areas, I once came upon an abandoned device. Something like the "pods" in Mating Season, if you have attended their dating services.
However, this one was labeled "punishment" something or other. I don't remember it well, because I was knocked unconscious by a strong force soon thereafter and reawoke in the 2nd floor hall.
I wondered if you might come upon it as well, and survive a little longer. Oh, well.
My turn. I'll take a truth.
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maybe he should have been more curious. ahhh, well, there's always next time. because, of course, there will be a next time. ]
why do you care about the malevolent energy surrounding me?
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Normally such ayakashi happily gather together in crowds, but you are a strange and unfortunate situation wherein they may gather despite your sense of self. But interestingly, not unique. There is someone similar to you in this resort. I never would have expected that, prior to now.
Your turn.
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and truth, i'd rather not do a dare again.
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[He doesn't think the similarities between Wei Wuxian and Rokurou end there, but he's yet to investigate those suspicions fully... Consider that part [pending] :)]
Is that so? A bit of a shame. Here is one, then.
Why are you so concerned with my cynicism?
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[ he might want to seek out this man later, see exactly what matoba is talking about. but he's not going to ask for his name just yet.
anyway, the answer to his question is easy. ]
i want to understand if you're a threat to me or not.
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So long as that scale remains balanced, I am fine to live and let live. Understand?
[Matoba doesn't think he's very difficult to understand (an unbiased source if there ever was one!), but he gets this reaction a lot. Oh well! He won't concern himself with it any further for now.]
I believe we have one round remaining. I will take another truth for my last turn.
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It's the grey area of his words that has Wei Wuxian worried. What does it mean to keep it malevolence contained? ]
alright. i understand.
and for truth, if you were to kill me how would you do it?
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But for the most part, all corpses are susceptible to burning. That is purification in its most basic form. So, I suppose I would go with such a technique.
Your last turn, now. Make it a good one.
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truth.
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Would you rather you had not returned to the living, Wei Wuxian-san?
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now, i have a second chance. i have a family again. i have my zhiji. i don't want to lose them. so, i will hold onto this new life with all that i can.
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And are you holding on for you? Or for them?
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My, that was quite an educational game. I guess there's a reason schoolchildren still play it!
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