[ Well, here's the bomb drop. Although he has a feeling the Assassin already knows. Because Tohru. ]
SENT: 02:38 PM I guess you could say that, sir, given what happened. I have a feeling you already know but, in case you don't, we lost Kaz for a moment in the engagement in Africa. We were just lucky he came back as a Card.
He was good, last I saw him. Though I have a feeling the shellshock may have hit while I acceded to your son's suggestion that I try a long sleep after all that happened yesterday.
I haven't seen him yet today. The Hounds seem to be off everywhere. I'm looking forward to hugging him tomorrow. Just have to recalibrate a bit more though. It's been awhile since I lost, even for a moment, someone very close to me.
[ Brig takes Tohru's not knowing about it as a good sign. The man's likely resting with family and no one's bothering him/allowing him to be bothered. Brother Assassin deserves the break. ]
SENT: 2:43 PM Such things are always difficult, if not impossible, to rise from. As such, perhaps it would be better to focus on the moment, and the fact that he did not die, that everything turned out as it did.
[He is careful not to use the phrase 'for the best'. There is no 'best', really: only what is, and the conviction that one can make the most of it and set things up for things to fall into place even better than the last time.]
SENT: 02:45 PM Your son, sir, said something of the sort as well, when he found me sitting alone on one of the rooftops. Thank you for your counsel as well.
Yes, I am just glad that Kaz is alive. That our boy's a fighter, and he fights to live even in death.
SENT: 02:48 PM Your son and Inquisitor Delacroix brought that to my attention too, sir. The odds weren't in his favor. But I am glad circumstances smiled on him. Like they did for you too, sir.
SENT: 02:51 PM We all do, sir. Your son and Taning the most among the Hounds. Your student refused to leave your side actually.
[ He remembers the Monster Energy he gave Taning. There would have been no way to force Taning out of that room, save knocking him out and dragging him off. Thankfully, the student had relented. ]
SENT: 02:56 PM Sister Sabina, sir. Since she knew I was with him at your bedside, she asked that I ensure Taning get some rest when he got noticeably tired.
I simply passed the message onto Taning when his tell started to show, who thankfully got some rest then came back after he'd done so.
SENT: 03:00 PM He treats you as a father, sir. And like every good son, his love and loyalty can make him stubborn. But it's all meant well.
I think Taning refused to leave your side as he wanted to hold you, and that piece of your soul in him, as close as possible. Like fighting beside you.
[ He remembers Taning's words. How do I become stronger? Stronger to keep these things from happening to his loved ones. ]
SENT: 3:04 PM I am aware of that, but while I am honored to be told of the depth of his regard for me, he must also remember that there are others who need him.
He also needs to be reminded of the fact that these things take time. He is already much stronger than many others could ever hope to be.
SENT: 03:06 PM From what he asked me at your bedside, sir, I'm worried he doesn't see what a lot of us see. That he's a lot stronger than he may think. We try our best to remind him of that too, really.
I think he's still worried that he isn't enough, and just afraid that if he doesn't hurry, he'll fail someone again. It's unhealthy, I should know, but I have faith Taning will slow down given time.
SENT: 03:10 PM Yes, Brother. I will do it if it's within my power.
[ If he trusts a person enough, Brig doesn't even ask what it is before saying, yes. Brother Fukuzawa is someone who he holds in high respect and trust. ]
SENT: 03:14 PM I will do so, sir. I will do my very best.
[ And because he knows Tohru needs to rest and he's been kind enough to share this much time with him over sms ]
Is there anything else you need of me, Brother? I also don't want to take up too much of your time. I'm sure you and your family need a lot of time together.
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It's been too long.]
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[It shouldn't be too surprising this time. He did just wake up; there were other concerns.]
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[ Brig takes Tohru's not knowing about it as a good sign. The man's likely resting with family and no one's bothering him/allowing him to be bothered. Brother Assassin deserves the break. ]
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[He is careful not to use the phrase 'for the best'. There is no 'best', really: only what is, and the conviction that one can make the most of it and set things up for things to fall into place even better than the last time.]
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[It's a hard fact, that one. It makes many others very bitter.]
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[And he's more than grateful for it. He has a family now, after all.]
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[ He remembers the Monster Energy he gave Taning. There would have been no way to force Taning out of that room, save knocking him out and dragging him off. Thankfully, the student had relented. ]
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Sigh.]
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[Very soon, if Tohru has any say in the matter.]
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[ He remembers Taning's words. How do I become stronger? Stronger to keep these things from happening to his loved ones. ]
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[ If he trusts a person enough, Brig doesn't even ask what it is before saying, yes. Brother Fukuzawa is someone who he holds in high respect and trust. ]
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[He doesn't doubt the fact that you'll probably be here to see him soon, but he wants to be sure.]
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[Very soon, if he can do anything about it...]
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[ Dundun~dun. haha ]