It's a rather quaint town when you get down to it. At least, that's what the Sheriff would argue. Warm and dry in the mornings and afternoons with a brisk coolness in the evenings. The perfect type of weather to just sit out on your rocking chair and observe the comings and goings.
... Of course, there's not much in the way of comings and goings when there aren't any actual people here to watch. Nevertheless, don't let that get you down! The town is your oyster and those roosters won't stop crowing until everyone's out of bed. Up and at 'em, rise and shine, it's time to make the day yours!
After all, there's nothing wrong with the town today and you might just want to savor it while it lasts.
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[Oh! Well, that's easier to answer. She brightens up considerably, because this is a topic she doesn't mind at all.]
The really simple way of explaining it is that it's our code of honor. Anyone who wants to call themselves a true samurai and a true man should aspire to follow it!
Even if things are a little... Different... [She glances down at her missing leg.] I'm going to do my best to make my comrades who are waiting for me at home proud.
You keep it up, too, Mister Barnham!
Edited (I wish autocorrect would stop changing my tenses) 2017-02-13 19:29 (UTC)
[It's...fine... he's a traitor and in jail for treason BUT IT'S...FINE...]
Indeed, I shall.
[It's all they can do.]
You have a strong spirit, Sir Seizaburo, regardless of what this town has taken from you. I am certain you shall still be of great importance to your comrades when you return.
[It's a good thing to see. She has someone who she answers to and who she believes in--there's nothing more important than that.
Her return question startles him, though.
Ah...
Well.]
... The people of Labyrinthia are my duty and my cause. Returning to them is all that truly matters. My honor comes from being able to protect them with all of the strength of my blade.
[Aaaaaaand there are stars in Sei's eyes. Barnham has officially earned a spot near the top of her list of favorite people, which means it's going to be a struggle to knock him off of that.]
Wow! That's amazing... I think you'd really get along with my comrades from home.
...I hope you're able to make it back to Labyrinthia as soon as possible!
[He loves Labyrinthia, so it's not like talking about it is a bad thing... there's a long pause as he contemplates how to begin, and then--]
The citizenry may not always be the brightest or the quickest, but they are hard-working and dependable at their tasks. The town itself is pleasant, with each person having their proper place in the Story. That is due to the Storyteller, who--
[...]
... Rather.
It is generally a calm and peaceful place. You would likely enjoy it, if you are not searching for adventure.
Sei has a look on her face like she dearly wants to ask for more information. She's never been especially good at hiding what she wants - she's an open book. But she respects Barnham, so since it seems that he doesn't want to talk about it, she'll let it go for now.
(But only for now. He'll tell her eventually, she's sure of it.)]
It sounds lovely. I mean, I don't really get what you mean by the Story, but... it sounds like a nice place to relax, and if the people are dependable, then they'd make very good neighbors.
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Ah... Um, go ahead. Ask whatever you want.
[No guarantees she'll answer it, though.]
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What is... "bushido"?
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The really simple way of explaining it is that it's our code of honor. Anyone who wants to call themselves a true samurai and a true man should aspire to follow it!
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[Honor!!! That speaks to him, he understands it.]
You do seem like a very honorable sort. Excellent--see to it that you keep it up.
[barnham is a sap for HONOR!!!]
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[She beams.]
Even if things are a little... Different... [She glances down at her missing leg.] I'm going to do my best to make my comrades who are waiting for me at home proud.
You keep it up, too, Mister Barnham!
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Indeed, I shall.
[It's all they can do.]
You have a strong spirit, Sir Seizaburo, regardless of what this town has taken from you. I am certain you shall still be of great importance to your comrades when you return.
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[Her expression becomes a little less vibrant, but she's still smiling, at least.]
I want to be the kind of man Okita-sensei can be proud of, whether I still have my leg or not.
[She looks up at him, curious.]
Do you have anyone like that, Mister Barnham?
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Her return question startles him, though.
Ah...
Well.]
... The people of Labyrinthia are my duty and my cause. Returning to them is all that truly matters. My honor comes from being able to protect them with all of the strength of my blade.
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Wow! That's amazing... I think you'd really get along with my comrades from home.
...I hope you're able to make it back to Labyrinthia as soon as possible!
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Your well wishes are most appreciated, Sir Seizaburo.
[he's going back to jail but nobody has to know.]
Should ever the opportunity arise to meet your comrades, I shall look forward to it.
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...also she'd totally offer to bust him out of jail if he said that]
I think they'd like you a lot! [Or at least she thinks Okita would, and let's be real, his opinion is the one that matters most to her.]
...I'd love to be able to meet the people you care so much about, too! Someday. If you're so driven to protect them, they must be really great!
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Ah... yes.
[...great.
They're great.
For sure.
No doubts.]
I shall hope as well that you are given the opportunity to see my fair city as well.
[If nothing else, he sure does love Labyrinthia.]
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[Another would be getting to meet everyone who's stuck here at all.]
What is your city like? Can you describe it for me?
[STORYTIME.]
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[He loves Labyrinthia, so it's not like talking about it is a bad thing... there's a long pause as he contemplates how to begin, and then--]
The citizenry may not always be the brightest or the quickest, but they are hard-working and dependable at their tasks. The town itself is pleasant, with each person having their proper place in the Story. That is due to the Storyteller, who--
[...]
... Rather.
It is generally a calm and peaceful place. You would likely enjoy it, if you are not searching for adventure.
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Sei has a look on her face like she dearly wants to ask for more information. She's never been especially good at hiding what she wants - she's an open book. But she respects Barnham, so since it seems that he doesn't want to talk about it, she'll let it go for now.
(But only for now. He'll tell her eventually, she's sure of it.)]
It sounds lovely. I mean, I don't really get what you mean by the Story, but... it sounds like a nice place to relax, and if the people are dependable, then they'd make very good neighbors.