(Ryouma speaks and Hizen listens. Sword leaning against his shoulder, eyes watching Ryouma even when he looks away. It's not impossible to guess what Hizen might be thinking but he doesn't make it easy.
He isn't happy with what he's hearing but then again, he rarely ever is happy with anything. As for what's bothering Hizen specifically... he feels like he's watching history repeat again. It's almost haunting how Ryouma follows the same beats he did before.
Taking on burdens by himself, working nonstop for a dream, stepping on toes and making enemies along the way, setting himself up to do the impossible under a ridiculous amount of pressure and... inevitably making stupid decisions. Just thinking about it makes Hizen tired and he knows there's little he can do to stop Ryouma. As in the life before, he would be a nonstop force.
When Ryouma finally finishes, Hizen knows it's his turn. He could say something. He could yell. He could scold him. He could press for more information. He coulud just stay quiet and leave Ryouma on his own. Instead what he says is a quiet and flat,)
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He isn't happy with what he's hearing but then again, he rarely ever is happy with anything. As for what's bothering Hizen specifically... he feels like he's watching history repeat again. It's almost haunting how Ryouma follows the same beats he did before.
Taking on burdens by himself, working nonstop for a dream, stepping on toes and making enemies along the way, setting himself up to do the impossible under a ridiculous amount of pressure and... inevitably making stupid decisions. Just thinking about it makes Hizen tired and he knows there's little he can do to stop Ryouma. As in the life before, he would be a nonstop force.
When Ryouma finally finishes, Hizen knows it's his turn. He could say something. He could yell. He could scold him. He could press for more information. He coulud just stay quiet and leave Ryouma on his own. Instead what he says is a quiet and flat,)
You didn't before, either.
(Have any intention of dying.)