catchall yoo joonghyuk

[booksleeves]

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[malewife]

… It’s more that I’m used to being surrounded by clowns in a circus.

You’re quite composed yourself. I know that you come from a world without strange happenings, but it must be hectic in another way. Especially if you know martial arts.

[booksleeves]

Well, I have only had a few occasions to make use of it. It is more for self-defense.

But no, my world is nothing like yours.

[malewife]

It doesn’t need to be comparable. Circuses are circuses no matter what world and what scale.

So you have no interest in the martial arts?

[booksleeves]

I didn't say that. I enjoy it, and I am rather good at it. But I haven't had the occasion to use it often.

You . . . are good at fighting, right?

[malewife]

Yes, I would say so. I trained under masters in the Murim. [ Um. ] It’s a martial arts world.

I had planned to spar and train a bit with Xie Lian, but this place hasn’t given us rest.

[booksleeves]

[. . .]

You must be quite strong.

[malewife]

… That isn’t what I was trying to emphasize.

[ But he guesses it just sounds like boasting. That’s fine. ]

That aside, this is an invitation to join us.

[booksleeves]

[Well. . . she seems pleased by that.]

I would like that. I would like to be . . . seen differently than I appear to be.

[malewife]

I wonder how you think other people see you, especially after today’s display.

[ bonk van zieks and spike ]

Are you interested in using a sword?

[booksleeves]

Well. Apparently as quite needing to be fussed over, but never consulted.

[Hmm. But she looks enthusiastic at that.]

I do know a little about handling a sword. At the least - basic stances, how to care for a blade.

[malewife]

… Usually, people treat others in such ways to convey care, but it can make one feel helpless.

[ But that’s a struggle he can’t help with. He does some math with the time periods. ]

Good. Do you know the basics of any of the sword styles? Used by samurai.

[ It’s good to know how much experience she has. ]

[booksleeves]

Only the very basics. And mostly through reading, but . . . when I assisted Kazuma-sama, he would practice with a katana.

[malewife]

All right. You can choose between whatever styles Xie Lian and I know. Unfortunately, I'm not privy in Japanese sword arts...

[ both him and susato handshaking over those basics. ]

[booksleeves]

Well. [A slightly wry smile.] I am hardly a samurai, Mr. Yoo Joonghyuk. All I need is . . . the ability to show others what I am capable of.

[malewife]

[ A nod. ]

We can start tomorrow.