[He folds his arms behind his head, taking a look around as she describes the weirder aspects of the building. The windows are... kind of creepy, admittedly, but everything else seems to mirror that of a traditional school. Had he walked into here under normal circumstances, maybe he wouldn't think much of it.]
Sounds like kind of a pain, but I guess it can't be helped. It's kind of like a haunted house at an amusement park, huh?
[And he laughs at the comparison, but... Actually, he'd rather not link those two in his mind, either. He might have made himself just a little nervous with that.]
[While Ryuu is making the comparison, Kallen heaves out a sigh, clasping her hands loosely behind her back. It doesn't take long for a faint snort to escape from her lips either, a sudden reminder of one of the Ashford Academy's usual crazy events — one where she was forced to dress up as a plaster wall.
Not one of her finest moments.]
If only it was anything like one.
[She says in a solemn tone. It means Ryuu or any of the newcomers wouldn't be in potential danger, or there wouldn't be a hell hound wandering around in the hallways at night. Just those thoughts cause Kallen to shudder.]
Or you know, just an ordinary school where nothing happens except for the occasional festival.
[She wishes it could be like one? It seems a strange comment, but her tone implicates that the reality of it is the more unpleasant option. Well, of course it is. The extent of it seems to be that they're all prisoners to this school, so it's natural to assume that it's not meant to be such a carefree establishment.
But Ryuu hasn't personally experienced anything so terrible as of yet, and regardless, he's in the presence of a lady here, so he can't afford to show her such a concerned face. Keeping his smile pleasant, he places a gentle hand upon her shoulder.]
Even so, "nothing happening" isn't the way to go, either. High school is all about experiences, right? So, while we're here, we might as well experience it. If things get too unpleasant along the way, I'll protect you. For now, have faith in that and smile.
[Even though the hand placement is gentle, Kallen instantly stiffens at the contact, a look of surprise across her features as she cranes her head at Ryuu. The way she hikes her eyebrows at his words can't be missed either. Ah, to be carefree...
Too bad Ryuu's guide has been in Inugami long enough to make her feel wary of her surroundings. Also she does not take well to sudden proclamations of wanting to protect her, and it shows in the way she makes a face at him, looking like she swallowed a whole lemon.]
Don't be stupid!
[Quickly, she moves that hand away from her shoulder and takes a step back with narrowed eyes.]
You think I'm going to let some random guy like you say a bunch of crap like that? We've only just met, you know! And besides— [She punctuates with a scoff.] I don't need anyone to protect me.
[If there is anyone who will do the protecting, Kallen wants to make sure that she gets that role.]
[Ah, she got mad. Even though she seems genuinely offended by the sentiment, Ryuu laughs it off, giving a gentle wave of his hand to show that he meant no harm by it. Of course, he can appreciate a strong girl as well, but that won't release his natural instinct to want to protect them.]
What do you mean stupid? I said it because I mean it, after all. It's not a matter of needing it or not; if I see a girl in trouble, I'm going to protect them without hesitation.
[No exceptions. Whether or not that's any less of a fickle sort of promise is up to her to decide, but for what it's worth, he seems absolutely genuine in conveying it.]
[It takes a while for Kallen to rein in her annoyance, recognizing Ryuu's sincerity behind his words, but the skeptical eyebrow quirk stays put along with the sourpuss, cat-drenched-in-water look, only muted this time. Her hands rest idly on her hips, and she tilts her head to one side.]
... You're a weird guy. Are you some white knight for girls?
[She says in a flat tone.]
And just to let you know, I can defend myself against danger. I've dealt with a bunch of crap before, so— [She pauses, creasing her forehead.] Don't worry about me, okay?
[Didn't Slaine say the same to Kallen when she offered to protect him? Ryuu brings that memory to mind.
That's not say she refuses help if she needs it, but there's a little thing called pride — which she possesses in spades. She knows there's no ill intent in him, but the last thing she wants is for anyone to get hurt for her sake.]
[A white knight? That's got a nice ring to it. He can definitely roll with that. As for her latter statements, he lets out a tiny laugh. She's so insistent that it's pretty cute. Not that he's dismissing her abilities or her claim to be able to defend herself, but that doesn't mean she's completely invulnerable.]
"Don't worry," huh? I'm not sure if I can make that promise, but at least I can rest easier knowing that you can handle yourself. How's that?
[Ewww white knights. Though not the kind she's nicknamed to Ryuu just now, it's just that every time she hears that term, the image of Suzaku emerges in her mind — which, given how much she dislikes that fellow, is not a welcomed sight. Luckily, she's more reminded of Gino within Ryuu. They both have an appreciation for girls and the sunny, laid-back attitude in common, anyway.
Reluctantly, she heaves out a sigh, rubbing her forehead with the tips of her fingers. She's so tempted to mention that she's fought in the battlefield before, but nah, that might take a gruesome turn and she doesn't want that.]
As long as you get it through your thick head, I'll accept it.
[He can be pretty stubborn at times so he doesn't even take her comment as an insult or a jab, if it's meant to be one. Generally, he finds that it works in his favor, anyway.]
[First and last? Ouch. It seems that she doesn't appreciate his attempts at humor much, the deduction of which brings rise to a lighthearted laugh as they approach the courtyard.]
I might be mistaken, but can a single stop really be considered a tour?
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[He folds his arms behind his head, taking a look around as she describes the weirder aspects of the building. The windows are... kind of creepy, admittedly, but everything else seems to mirror that of a traditional school. Had he walked into here under normal circumstances, maybe he wouldn't think much of it.]
Sounds like kind of a pain, but I guess it can't be helped. It's kind of like a haunted house at an amusement park, huh?
[And he laughs at the comparison, but... Actually, he'd rather not link those two in his mind, either. He might have made himself just a little nervous with that.]
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Not one of her finest moments.]
If only it was anything like one.
[She says in a solemn tone. It means Ryuu or any of the newcomers wouldn't be in potential danger, or there wouldn't be a hell hound wandering around in the hallways at night. Just those thoughts cause Kallen to shudder.]
Or you know, just an ordinary school where nothing happens except for the occasional festival.
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But Ryuu hasn't personally experienced anything so terrible as of yet, and regardless, he's in the presence of a lady here, so he can't afford to show her such a concerned face. Keeping his smile pleasant, he places a gentle hand upon her shoulder.]
Even so, "nothing happening" isn't the way to go, either. High school is all about experiences, right? So, while we're here, we might as well experience it. If things get too unpleasant along the way, I'll protect you. For now, have faith in that and smile.
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Too bad Ryuu's guide has been in Inugami long enough to make her feel wary of her surroundings. Also she does not take well to sudden proclamations of wanting to protect her, and it shows in the way she makes a face at him, looking like she swallowed a whole lemon.]
Don't be stupid!
[Quickly, she moves that hand away from her shoulder and takes a step back with narrowed eyes.]
You think I'm going to let some random guy like you say a bunch of crap like that? We've only just met, you know! And besides— [She punctuates with a scoff.] I don't need anyone to protect me.
[If there is anyone who will do the protecting, Kallen wants to make sure that she gets that role.]
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What do you mean stupid? I said it because I mean it, after all. It's not a matter of needing it or not; if I see a girl in trouble, I'm going to protect them without hesitation.
[No exceptions. Whether or not that's any less of a fickle sort of promise is up to her to decide, but for what it's worth, he seems absolutely genuine in conveying it.]
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... You're a weird guy. Are you some white knight for girls?
[She says in a flat tone.]
And just to let you know, I can defend myself against danger. I've dealt with a bunch of crap before, so— [She pauses, creasing her forehead.] Don't worry about me, okay?
[Didn't Slaine say the same to Kallen when she offered to protect him? Ryuu brings that memory to mind.
That's not say she refuses help if she needs it, but there's a little thing called pride — which she possesses in spades. She knows there's no ill intent in him, but the last thing she wants is for anyone to get hurt for her sake.]
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[A white knight? That's got a nice ring to it. He can definitely roll with that. As for her latter statements, he lets out a tiny laugh. She's so insistent that it's pretty cute. Not that he's dismissing her abilities or her claim to be able to defend herself, but that doesn't mean she's completely invulnerable.]
"Don't worry," huh? I'm not sure if I can make that promise, but at least I can rest easier knowing that you can handle yourself. How's that?
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Reluctantly, she heaves out a sigh, rubbing her forehead with the tips of her fingers. She's so tempted to mention that she's fought in the battlefield before, but nah, that might take a gruesome turn and she doesn't want that.]
As long as you get it through your thick head, I'll accept it.
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[He can be pretty stubborn at times so he doesn't even take her comment as an insult or a jab, if it's meant to be one. Generally, he finds that it works in his favor, anyway.]
So... About that smile?
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I don't do what pretty boys tell me to do.
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[Her eyes peer over at the direction of the courtyard, to which she wastes no time strolling over.]
Oh look, here we are! Our first and last stop for today's tour.
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I might be mistaken, but can a single stop really be considered a tour?
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[There's a casual shrug from the redhead as she opens the door. Sorry, Ryuu...]