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I've not been on this fleet long enough to gauge how sadistic our captives are but I'm usually of the 'you don't know until you've done tests' kind of approach. Plus you already did what I would have tried first.

I'm not opposed to waiting to see if someone else comes along though?

[Damn it. The new kid had a point.] Well, if you're insist so badly- [Yes, you're being the insistent one, not Manji.] -I suppose we can try it.

This doesn't mean I like you or anything.

I don't even know your name so trust me I was not getting that impression.

[There's a long awkward pause as Tim seems to be waiting for Manji to do something, maybe at least stand up from his spot on the ground?]

[Manji will eventually push himself up to his feet.] Manji. What's yours? Blanket head? [No, he's not offering to shake hands. He's not use to that custom.]

Robin [Robin will nod, not perturbed by the lack of handshake. At least this guy isn't hugely tall. He's not going to have to go up on tiptoes.]

It's nice to meet you Manji. I wish it were under less- I wish it were under different circumstances.

[Smooth. Now he needs to get this over with, but Tim is a little awkward and frozen and he suggested it but it's still really really weird.]

[Manji snorts.] Yeah, I doubt the circumstances would have made it much better. [He knows he's not exactly the lovable, hug-able type guy and he's not shy about it.

For a few seconds he stands and stares back at Tim. Part of him nearly willing to wait until the kid who suggested this thing to make the first move. He really was not interested in kissing anyone let alone someone walking around dressed like Robin. Kid just wasn't right in the head or this is the conclusion Manji reaches.] Aw, hell. [This was torture and he didn't feel the need to pressure the teen or drag this out any more.

Quickly Manji leans forward and plants the smallest, quickest peck on Tim's cheek. Not quite brave enough to go for the lips.]

[Tim squeezes his eyes shut as Manji leans in, and then blinks them open again when it's over with no harm done. It's a weird reaction to someone leaning in for a kiss; he knows.]

Did it work?

[Manji doesn't say anything and just takes a couple steps away from where he had been stuck in place before. Grinning wildly when he doesn't meet anymore resistance.] Looks like it has!

[And now that they weren't stuck anymore.] So what's with the blanket. You got a bad hair cut or somethin'

[Big happy sigh of relief.]

Good. That's good.

[Tim will move out of the doorway and go to lean against the wall opposite from it.]

It's not a blanket. It's a uniform that hides my identity while I do my night job. I will find something more subtle but I've not had a chance to.

So you're a burglar? [What other night job would require his identity to be a secret?] Well, I got good news for you Birdy. This place is full of the touchy feely type of folks. If you don't steal from them while you're here then you don't need to worry about them finding out about your identity. Almost no one here gives a crap about what kind of shit stain you might have been back home.

Unless of course you've already stolen something. [Manji grins in amusement. Perhaps even hoping that might be the case.] If that's the reason then, heh, you work quick.

I-no-exact opposite actually. I track down criminals, beat them up and leave them tied up for the police to find.

[Tim is getting the impression Manji would not fall into the good guy category]

I'm guessing you're from Japan? How good are you with that sword?

[...wut?] Why would you need a mask for that? Just kill'm or let the police deal with it. The mask is stupid. [YEAH HE SAID IT.]

That's right. Edo, Japan. 18th Century. [As he's learned most people in the fleet are from much further in the future than he is. When Tim asks about his sword Manji's face breaks out into a large, toothy grin. He even rests his hand on the hilt for effect.] And yeah. I'm really good with it. Don't think it's just for show 'cause I only have the one arm. I'd be happy to show you if you're really that interested.

[He's going to have to justify the mask to everyone isn't he?]
Because where I come from the people we catch aren't above finding and killing our family and friends so that's avoided by not letting them know who we are.
And we don't kill. It's the number one rule for my family.

I'd also be very interested in seeing what you can do. Shall we find the Gym?

Well that's stupid. If they're that dangerous to your family and friends then you need to take those bastards out. Otherwise they'll just keep coming back over and over again.

But yeah. Let's see what you can do. I know a guy who has a dojo around here.

That isn't our decision to make, we're not judge, jury and executioner. We have the training to deal with their retaliation that normal citizens don't. It's better they focus on us than others.

I'll follow your lead. I'm still mentally mapping this place out.

[Tim indicates for Manji to go first]

[What's a judge and jury?] That just sounds like empty excuses to say you're too weak to protect those you care about. You either get strong willed enough to make sure those people you care about are safe or you don't stick your nose where it doesn't belong. [Which wasn't fair. Manji knew only too well that once you kill it's just a revolving door of people looking for revenge. It was the whole problem he was facing now back home, wasn't it? Could Rin's whole problem have been avoided if only the world wasn't so kill or be killed?] Otherwise you're just askin' for someone you know and care for to get hurt.

My advice, kid? [Not that Tim asked, but he's going to get it anyway.] Enjoy being young before it's too late. Go get laid or something. Don't bother trying to change the world.

[He says this as they walk towards the dojo he mentioned.]

[Tim stays silent during Manji's opinion on the no killing rule all his concentration going in to keep a neutral expression even if he can't stop his hands from clenching into fists. There's too much truth to it and it hits so close to home for it to not hurt.

He actually doesn't response for a long while.] Thank you. for the advice. However, your suggestions hold no appeal and I think I'd prefer we just agree to disagree on the matter.

Alright, but you're just going to get yourself hurt, Kid. That or break your parent's hearts.

[He'll lead them to Kogarasumaru's dojo. He's pretty sure he remembered him saying people could use it. Not that Manji cares too much one way or another. There are a few training weapons that line the walls.] Want me to use one of the wooden ones? You only just met me so you'd have to be a pretty big idiot to decide to just trust me not to cut you.

[Kogarasumaru has been in his dojo already. So of course he hears them come in. Rising gracefully to his feet, he wanders over and...

Manji. Manji, you know how he feels about his dojo...]

Manji, you are only allowed to use the wooden ones in my dojo. I can't trust you to no slice everything up if you use a blade.

[Don't make dad come over there and kick your butt. Never mind the fact that he's tiny and looks like a twig. (You already know he can kick your butt, Manji.)]

[Tim will give a little bow at the entrance of the dojo before entering. He will bow again when he realises the owner is here.]

Sorry for intruding, will it be alright if we used the dojo?

[He approaches the racks of weaponry and skips past the swords entirely. He's really missing his bo staff right now. He's not going to touch anything until he's given permission, however.]

[Manji does not bow because he is an uncultured ass. But he's an uncultured ass who doesn't want said ass to be handed to him by the tiny Kogarasumaru in front of Tim.]

Yeah, yeah. Don't you worry. I wasn't plannin' on using my sword this time. I don't want to cut bird boy over here up. He just wants to see what I can do, no point anyone getting hurt over something like that.

What polite company you are keeping these days...

[But he smiles at the boy and comes over to him.]

I do not mind my dojo being used? What weapon do you prefer? I can help to find it if you do not see it immediately.

[He smiles back and bows his head]

My preferred weapon is a bo staff and I don't mind if Manji uses his sword. However, I don't think the practise weaponry would survive that.

[Manji is kinda being blanked for his last comment to Tim but his attitude to this new person is completely friendly and polite.]

He's fine. [He doesn't care that Tim isn't responding to him. It's only fair really.

He removes the sword from his belt and replaces it with a wooden sword as the other two chat.] This wooden one is fine. [Seriously, he doesn't want to piss off the living weapon right now.] I can still show you what I can do just fine with it.

A bo is a fine weapon. I should have one crafted to add to this. However, I feel that a yari will provide you with a similar style. Also, Manji knows I don't let him use blades in here. He has a habit of not being careful.

[He walks to the side and pulls off a wooden yari. Bringing it over, he hands it to him.]

Try this. It will be a little different but I think you'll find that it suits you.

[Then he goes to kneel where he was, lifting a cup of tea to his lips.]

Please avoid bloodshed so I don't have to knock you both out. Enjoy yourselves.

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/jumps in because lol Manji what are you doing

Re: /jumps in because lol Manji what are you doing

Plz, you know Manji never knows what he's doing.

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