That long, huh? Sorry, sounds like that'd be a total pain in the ass. Have you remembered everything about your past life or does it take longer than a couple of years to get there?
I believe I've remembered almost everything, yes. My past life had difficulties remembering his childhood due to his circumstances, so I imagine those memories are permanently lost, but to my knowledge I've recalled everything else.
Two years, huh... I guess it'll take awhile for me to figure out everything, but with any luck I'll at least learn what I was like in my past life. Right now, I've got no clue.
You'll likely know that before too long. I was a terrible person, myself.
[He's prevented from elaborating, however, when they run into one of those monsters that tend to hang out around here. Crab worm larva, from the look of it.]
[He's really tempted to ask, but... Well, there is a monster to deal with. You're spared for now, at least!!
Shigure swings the sword a bit as though to get a feel for it; it's a bit heavier than he was expecting, but it shouldn't be too bad. The crab worm larva skitters closer, launching itself at Shigure once it gets close.]
Whoa, hey, cut me some slack, I'm new at this!
[Of course it isn't going to listen, and Shigure just kind of... flails the sword for a moment while he tries to figure out how to use the damn thing. He finally does manage to land a hit; it's nowhere near strong enough to take out the monster, but it's a surprisingly clean swipe for someone who has no idea what he's doing. Shigure backs up a bit, looking far too proud of himself for that.]
Hah, okay, like that. Got it.
[And... there goes the monster, burying underground. Uh. Bye???]
Thanks. It's not as easy as it looks! The sword's got more weight to it than I would've expected—
[And there it is, popping up near Shigure to try to take a bite out of Shigure's ankles. His default is to kick the thing in the face, only to follow up with a downward slash that... misses and hits the ground just beside the thing, but there it goes again, burying its way underground to avoid getting smacked again.
[...Whoa. If that's how fast you can move... that's really impressive. Would he even be able to land a hit on you?
He kind of wants to find out, but now really isn't the time. That's fine, he'll come after the monster, ready to try again.]
It's appreciated!
[The crab worm larvae spits some kind of purple acid at Shigure, but he's able to dodge most of it and get in close. The sword comes down another time, this time succeeding in hitting and severely damaging the thing. It starts to bury its way underground again, and he brings the sword down once more.]
Oh no you don't! I'm not done with you yet!
[That hit does it in, and the monster quits moving.
Shigure wonders if he should have a reaction that isn't excitement, but hey, look at what he did!!]
All right! That was fun!
[...Oh ouch, right, he kind of got hit by the acid; it's not too bad of an injury or anything, but it did catch his left arm, just below the elbow.]
[We won't have to go too far before we run into another one. It pops out of the ground suddenly and spits more acid in our direction; Shigure's no faster than your ordinary human, but he's expecting it this time and he manages to get out of the way. He also charges toward the crab worm larvae, and it scuttles toward him to try to take a bite out of him.
While he's valiantly doing battle with a weak monster, you'll probably hear the sounds of several others - some are above ground and some below, but they're definitely coming in this direction.]
[Well, that'll get the handgun out, at least; sorry to interrupt your valiant battle over there with gunshots, hopefully they won't distract you too much.]
I do hope you don't mind the assistance; it looks like it's brought friends.
[It does get him to look up, but he doesn't immediately turn his attention back to the monster. Instead he just kind of... blanks out for a moment, which nearly gives the thing enough time to take a bite out of him.
Unfortunately for the crab worm larvae, Shigure is back into action quickly enough, and he brings his sword down hard on the monster, cleaving it in two. There's no more hesitation or awkward fumbling; looks like he's got it worked out.]
Yeah, no prob! If you need any help, I think I'll be a lot more useful now!
[Admittedly the sword is much shorter than what he's used to, but he can make it work.]
[Goddamn, you can kick things so hard they die?? That's kind of cool...]
Hah, will do!
[Anyway, he'll take out one of the others! His speed and strength haven't really increased, but the sword isn't too heavy for him to use properly so he's able to swing it and catch the other monster off-guard, taking it out easily.
The last one buries underground, probably in an attempt to flee, but Shigure drives his sword down into it before it can escape. And with that, that takes care of these monsters!]
It's incredible how easy it comes to you once you get started! That was really cool!
[Maybe he should have some feelings about killing, but nah. This is so awesome??? Oh my god.]
Glad to see that you're having a good time. My first experience with it was a bit less controlled than this, but I was having an enjoyable enough time with it before too long.
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Well, even if it is terrible, you're far from the only ones dealing with such things.
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Seems that way. A lot of people seem to be struggling with their memories.
What about you? How've yours been treating you?
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[He's prevented from elaborating, however, when they run into one of those monsters that tend to hang out around here. Crab worm larva, from the look of it.]
...Well. Have fun and have at.
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Shigure swings the sword a bit as though to get a feel for it; it's a bit heavier than he was expecting, but it shouldn't be too bad. The crab worm larva skitters closer, launching itself at Shigure once it gets close.]
Whoa, hey, cut me some slack, I'm new at this!
[Of course it isn't going to listen, and Shigure just kind of... flails the sword for a moment while he tries to figure out how to use the damn thing. He finally does manage to land a hit; it's nowhere near strong enough to take out the monster, but it's a surprisingly clean swipe for someone who has no idea what he's doing. Shigure backs up a bit, looking far too proud of himself for that.]
Hah, okay, like that. Got it.
[And... there goes the monster, burying underground. Uh. Bye???]
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You're doing better than you could be, at any rate.
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[And there it is, popping up near Shigure to try to take a bite out of Shigure's ankles. His default is to kick the thing in the face, only to follow up with a downward slash that... misses and hits the ground just beside the thing, but there it goes again, burying its way underground to avoid getting smacked again.
I'll get it with practice, I'm sure.
[Look out, this time it'll pop up near you.]
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You're going to get an idea that his speed and reflexes...aren't quite human, but he's going to get out of the way of the thing either way.]
Well, I'm not going to stop you from getting practice in.
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He kind of wants to find out, but now really isn't the time. That's fine, he'll come after the monster, ready to try again.]
It's appreciated!
[The crab worm larvae spits some kind of purple acid at Shigure, but he's able to dodge most of it and get in close. The sword comes down another time, this time succeeding in hitting and severely damaging the thing. It starts to bury its way underground again, and he brings the sword down once more.]
Oh no you don't! I'm not done with you yet!
[That hit does it in, and the monster quits moving.
Shigure wonders if he should have a reaction that isn't excitement, but hey, look at what he did!!]
All right! That was fun!
[...Oh ouch, right, he kind of got hit by the acid; it's not too bad of an injury or anything, but it did catch his left arm, just below the elbow.]
Ah, shit. Guess I was being a little careless.
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[...you'll probably be fine? but.]
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[He moves his arm a bit to test it before shrugging.]
It's not like there's pain or anything, it should be fine!
[With that said, he'll keep heading out.]
C'mon, let's see if we can find another one!
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[Let's go, then.]
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While he's valiantly doing battle with a weak monster, you'll probably hear the sounds of several others - some are above ground and some below, but they're definitely coming in this direction.]
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I do hope you don't mind the assistance; it looks like it's brought friends.
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Unfortunately for the crab worm larvae, Shigure is back into action quickly enough, and he brings his sword down hard on the monster, cleaving it in two. There's no more hesitation or awkward fumbling; looks like he's got it worked out.]
Yeah, no prob! If you need any help, I think I'll be a lot more useful now!
[Admittedly the sword is much shorter than what he's used to, but he can make it work.]
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Good to know that this was actually of some use, then - feel free to do as you please with them.
[I mean, he's personally going to be kicking one of them into next week? Or just into the afterlife, um. Good lord.]
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Hah, will do!
[Anyway, he'll take out one of the others! His speed and strength haven't really increased, but the sword isn't too heavy for him to use properly so he's able to swing it and catch the other monster off-guard, taking it out easily.
The last one buries underground, probably in an attempt to flee, but Shigure drives his sword down into it before it can escape. And with that, that takes care of these monsters!]
It's incredible how easy it comes to you once you get started! That was really cool!
[Maybe he should have some feelings about killing, but nah. This is so awesome??? Oh my god.]
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Glad to see that you're having a good time. My first experience with it was a bit less controlled than this, but I was having an enjoyable enough time with it before too long.
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[Like. An actual fight. One that doesn't involve having someone with guns to back you up in case things go south.]
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