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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

[The camera shakes a little before getting held in place: Issei is sitting on his bed, with his knees drawn to his chest and the hand not holding the camera wrapped around them.]

Well. I'm back. I'm... I'm sorry for missing school again.

If anyone was wondering.

[He hangs his head for a moment.] Are they gone now?

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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Nothing at all. You can ask Emiya about that.

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[croibhristeoir]

[Sigh.]

Of course.

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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

It shouldn't be a problem for you.

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[croibhristeoir]

And what, dare I ask, makes you say that?

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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

I'm not a bad person. Listening to what I say occasionally should be fine.

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[croibhristeoir]

That's a fair point. I suppose you're right.

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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear it.

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[croibhristeoir]

Are all humans so stubborn now?

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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Just me, I think.

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[croibhristeoir]

I'll be sure to remember that.

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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

What strange taste in friends you have.

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[croibhristeoir]

I think I have remarkably few. So it's less a matter of taste and more of associating with those that tolerate me.

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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Who wouldn't tolerate you?

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[croibhristeoir]

...

[He didn't answer. But there was something of a bitter smile on his face as he remained silent.]

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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

...Oh, honestly. I can't deal with this and other people's self-esteem issues at once.

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[croibhristeoir]

I never intended to burden you with my problems, Issei. Now least of all.

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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

That's good but that's bad... Well, I'll count it as good in this instance.

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[croibhristeoir]

It's not a story I'd like to recount, anyway. I'd much rather focus on more lighthearted matters and I'm sure you would too.

So tell me, if we're going to be focusing on training. Is there any kind of weaponry you think you'd favor?

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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

I have some training already, but fighting these barehanded is unpleasant. I honestly know very little about weaponry, and I don't want to make a decision based on 'it looks cool'.

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[croibhristeoir]

I see--perhaps a sword, then?

The absolute basics of combat with a blade are simple enough to learn, but advanced technique is enough to stand against even the most skilled of opponents. Even knights specializing in other areas of fighting know how to hold a sword if necessary.

I can not call myself an expert with a sword--for that you would have to talk to Saber--but I can teach you the basics if you'd like.

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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

I think a sword would be good. If you would instruct me, I would happily submit to you as a student.

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[croibhristeoir]

I'll do the best I can. As I said, Saber is far more skilled with one than I, but I can give you enough to survive. Anything further and you'd need to ask her.

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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

You're too kind, really. Can I repay you in any way?

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[croibhristeoir]

I don't think it's necessary. Part of a knight's purpose is to protect those that need it, and I think this clearly falls under such a category.

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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Then you're doing admirably.