Even so, that doesn't seem wise. How do you even know if I'm trustworthy? [It's starting to irritate him - this stranger being so straightforwardly trusting.
Still, Byakuya will reach for the backpack and look over some of the supplies as he mulls it over.]
...I suppose that I'll have to prove myself worthy.
I guess I don't really know if you're trustworthy but I'd like to believe that you're telling the truth.
[ mike might have forgotten his au memories but he still has his ou memories and personality. if he can blindly trust people not to murder him in a murder school and murder headquarters, he can blindly trust someone in a random forest ]
I hope these will help you! I'd like to see your animated short once you finish.
[...This is getting too touchy-feely with his tastes. Byakuya quickly averts his eyes as he advances onwards.]
...Honestly? I haven't put much thought to it yet. I've figured that I should save that until I find my way back to the city. Of course, there's one topic that I have been heavily considering: myself.
[ the smile still remains on mike's face as he follows along. it's okay, he can be the sappy touchy-feely person during all this but he's slightly confused when richie gives his answer ]
Yourself?
[ like... based on the memories of his other life?? ]
[He folds his arms, and now his smile turns to more of a confident smirk.]
That's right. I may not remember much, but what I do remember of a life I may have lived... it's quite impressive. The grand tale of struggling against adversity to claim supremacy over countless rivals, as a Super High School Level Heir!
It sounds like quite the inspirational narrative, doesn't it.
[ mike repeats this to himself as he puts a hand to his chin. why does that sound so familiar? it can't be from his memories in this world or life since he just lost those so was it from his memories in that other life? hmm, he thinks about it for a moment, falling silent rather than reacting right away to richie's description of his animated short before his head shoots up and he realizes why that title sounded so familiar ]
Ah! I think I knew you! In the other life I've had!
[ mike stops in place and he rubs the back of his neck, suddenly being put on the spot ]
Ah, well, I don't really remember much. It was only in one memory and you looked... different. [ aka skinny and you had glasses ] But you were saying about how you weren't just a Super High School Level Heir and that it wasn't just your bloodline. Your mind, figure, and physique are all Super High School Level and you were really insulted when I tried to compare my talent to yours. You really held yourself in high regards.
Hmmm... Interesting. [Byakuya smirks.] That doesn't sound so unreasonable. Given what memories I can recall associated with being a Super High School Level Heir and how that title was earned, it seems like a very logical conclusion to consider myself to be on a level beyond other talented people. While being insulted may have been taking things a bit too far, I otherwise see no problem with recognizing my own self-importance.
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Yeah, I mean, if this will help you get your memories and real name back, I don't mind giving them up.
[ he'll take the backpack off and open it up to show richie the supplies that he has inside while also holding it out for him to take ]
Besides, I don't really know how to properly use any of these or at least I don't remember how to so they're not going to be very useful to me.
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Still, Byakuya will reach for the backpack and look over some of the supplies as he mulls it over.]
...I suppose that I'll have to prove myself worthy.
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[ mike might have forgotten his au memories but he still has his ou memories and personality. if he can blindly trust people not to murder him in a murder school and murder headquarters, he can blindly trust someone in a random forest ]
I hope these will help you! I'd like to see your animated short once you finish.
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...Thank you. When the time comes, I will be sure to treat you to a private audience.
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I'll look forward to it. Have you decided what your short will be about?
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...Honestly? I haven't put much thought to it yet. I've figured that I should save that until I find my way back to the city. Of course, there's one topic that I have been heavily considering: myself.
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Yourself?
[ like... based on the memories of his other life?? ]
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That's right. I may not remember much, but what I do remember of a life I may have lived... it's quite impressive. The grand tale of struggling against adversity to claim supremacy over countless rivals, as a Super High School Level Heir!
It sounds like quite the inspirational narrative, doesn't it.
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[ mike repeats this to himself as he puts a hand to his chin. why does that sound so familiar? it can't be from his memories in this world or life since he just lost those so was it from his memories in that other life? hmm, he thinks about it for a moment, falling silent rather than reacting right away to richie's description of his animated short before his head shoots up and he realizes why that title sounded so familiar ]
Ah! I think I knew you! In the other life I've had!
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What do you mean? Tell me everything that you know! [Maybe getting his memories back will be easier than he thought!]
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Ah, well, I don't really remember much. It was only in one memory and you looked... different. [ aka skinny and you had glasses ] But you were saying about how you weren't just a Super High School Level Heir and that it wasn't just your bloodline. Your mind, figure, and physique are all Super High School Level and you were really insulted when I tried to compare my talent to yours. You really held yourself in high regards.
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Hmmm... Interesting. [Byakuya smirks.] That doesn't sound so unreasonable. Given what memories I can recall associated with being a Super High School Level Heir and how that title was earned, it seems like a very logical conclusion to consider myself to be on a level beyond other talented people. While being insulted may have been taking things a bit too far, I otherwise see no problem with recognizing my own self-importance.