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Nephrite Curtiss

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[hoshikiri]

[That right there was a smile Takame knew. That was hatred. And it took only one sentence for Takame to completely understand. Enough that this deeply stoic and monotone man let out a sharp exhale through his nose, one tinged with a dragon's growl. A scoff from Takame Kesi of all people.

He was bloody sick of men like Archbishop Thordan believing they have the right to rule or guide a single person, let alone the world.

Besides that and a subtle broiling rage in his core, Takame once again listened quietly. Until it boiled over, his rage was always just that: subtle. Quiet. A student trusting his authority figure, his role model only to be used for mass destruction. A sheltered child.

Dare any shard of Vandesdelca's soul enter this realm, Takame will see him breathe his last and see naught but a shade of his killer.

But his anger was put to the side in the face of that warning. He was silent for a long while, as if considering. It was a heavy burden. It was a risk. There was no guarantee they'd even find Everstone let alone that Luke could agree to carry it.

A town was laid waste to. A voice overhead as Takame rushed through a city facing apocalypse came to mind. His many dances with death on his journey did.

But nevertheless, the answer was simple.]

... I accepted Luke as a student aware that his memories will cause him harm. I still accept him knowing the power he holds. And the risks that come with that power going awry.

Luke was betrayed by a teacher in the past and that memory has carried into his life now.

I will not make history repeat itself.

[keterclass]

Good.

[Nephrite's smile brightens, but there's still a threat in his eyes.]

Because I have known these young men through two lives, through fates neither deserved, and their histories have repeated often enough already. Whatever power I have to break that cycle is at their disposal. And even if I can't prevent it, I can certainly ensure there are consequences for anyone who does them harm.

[hoshikiri]

[Threats are familiar. Takame took comfort in the familiar. Enough to cross his arms and raise his brows.]

Such consequences would be well earned.

[If Takame makes an irreparable mistake, Nephrite can do what he will. There is a time and place for self-defense. That was one of the early topics in his classes.]

I would not ask that you place your trust in me. It would be unfair given you do not yet have mine. Only that you observe and become aware that I only wish keep Luke away from what may cause him harm.

[Like the Black Order. Or Guardian Nephrite Curtiss of the Black Order.]

[keterclass]

Then I think we're agreed on the points that truly matter.

[Yeah if Neph ever hurts his kids (and Luke is his kid now whether he's ready to acknowledge that out loud or not), he'll have earned the consequences from Takame, too.]

Did you have any other questions, or should I let you return to your classes?

[hoshikiri]

Indeed we are.

[They can proverbially shake on it. Takame wouldn't do so now, but at the very least he relaxed his posture somewhat. A soldier-off-duty now rather than one ready to enter the front line. Still tense, but less so with a natural sway in his tail.]

None that pertain to Luke. And for now, that was my primary concern.

[He gave another bow.]

My misgivings set aside, 'tis truly appreciated that you took the time to speak with me.

[keterclass]

[Neph shrugs cheerfully.]

It's to both our benefit to clear the air, after all. And my, I don't think I've ever been threatened so politely before.

Well, I'm sure we'll be seeing more of one another sooner or later, since we're both involved in this business now.