[ Wukong will totally take any compliment, regardless of whatever it's wrapped in, and will do so proudly! His expression is... softening, at least, eyes tracking Kurenai's hands carefully--- mostly out of habit. One had to always worry about being attacked, but even though the other had a slightly antagonistic demeanor, he didn't seem like he would mean any harm.
Some people were just wrapped in a thicker peel than others, right? Maybe? Yes. ]
I trained for years with one. I was lucky to find a weapon that was very similar to what I used at home. In a way, it's a constant reminder that this is place is a temporary visit, not a permanent stay.
[ A sideways smile, one with a few inquisitive blinks. Wu's not entirely convinced this guy's got any chill whatsoever, but that's okay. Chill builds over time. ]
I mean, that's good!... both parts. Blood shouldn't stop anyone, but I hope you have the ability to stop yourself one you shed some. I knew some fantastic warriors who lost themselves in violence.
[ He takes a second to pull a chocolate-covered strawberry off of another table, popping it in his mouth and chewing slowly and thoughtfully. ]
Can't promise that you won't be interrupted by someone or something at some point. I hope you'll think before you act if that happens, okay?
( in a way, wukong's approach isn't at all wrong or inadvisable. taking things in stride. taking it as a compliment, despite the malicious undertones. even designating kurenai as being relatively "harmless" wasn't wrong. relatively being the key word.
kurenai isn't half as serious about the statements he makes as much as he conceals that in layers of aggression and belligerence. hence, he takes even wukong's... what he concludes as "dismissive" attitude in good humor. moreover, he actually did mean what he said. as harsh as the framing was.
at the very least, he considered wukong's weapons leagues better than what he was granted. but, he isn't about to admit that. it was easier to cover it up in repulsion and aversion. sort of like wukong's next words. a temporary visit. it's something kurenai himself was unsure of. something he found uncertainty, and from that... irritation in. it's something that calms him more than he'd like to admit. this wasn't an interminable journey. it was.. a temporary one.
fleeting like the confines of time. still, he gives a noncommittal nod. ) That's right. Besides, this Kurenai-sama isn't about to make this shabby place his second home. ( he gives a shrug. a bit exaggerated, but... well, that essentially fit with his character. )
Lose to violence? Sorry to tell you, but I'm a different class from those losers you've met. ( which, is his way of affirming wukong's words. albeit, in the most conceited manner possible. regardless, he does give him a sidelong glance. ) Either way—
[ He's amusing, this 'Kurenai-sama'! There's confidence in his tone, something that he can appreciate and something that some really lack around here. Whether it's confidence in his situation, in his abilities, in his attitude towards anything and everything... well, Wukong can relate. It's the only reason why Wukong's smile is still on his face, instead of something a lot less compassionate and more frustrated.
Except, well, he can't help but be a little offended! After all, the monkey does own a house. A nice house. One that is warm and hospitable in all ways. Anything to be as comfortable as possible as every hero's patience is tested. ]
We'll see. Actions speak a thousand words, and words tend to be cheap. [ Smushing two phrases together to make the Ultimate Saying or something??? ] So, I hope Kurenai-sama will not push away help if and when it's offered? Especially if it comes from someone really cool.
[ He points at himself with a thumb. It him. ]
But you take care of yourself. I'm going to worry about everyone, regardless if they want it or not. Always better to have an ally in unfamiliar territory, okay?
[ Whether Kurenai wants it, he's gonna get a furry ally. ]
( as someone derived from a canon based off the intricate traditions of age old poetry and worn verses— words actually held a certain weight and power. unbeknownst to him. hence, it's something his mind pockets; habitual inclinations and everything else that ensued alongside of this. though, instead of paying this phrase in verbal retribution, he instead opts to remain silent. pensive and reflective in its own right. granted, as with everything else, it's fleeting... and he's as adamant on projecting himself to be nothing short than aggressive and antagonistic.
sort of. ) Like you said— "we'll see." ( is probably the closest thing wukong can get to an "okay." still, the "someone really cool" part does get an incredulous stare and a quick shake of his head. what an idiot, he thinks. but, somehow even the word "idiot" seems a bit more subdued. the designation a bit wilted with everything else. )
Damn busybody. But, well, time will tell if you're a hypocrite or not. ( he turns to give him a sidelong smile. there's derision in it, but there's also a gleam of something else in his eyes. amusement? ) For your own sake, let's hope you aren't.
( in return for furry ally....
kurenai guesses he'd help wukong. maybe. maybe not. look, it isn't easy being him?? )
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Some people were just wrapped in a thicker peel than others, right? Maybe? Yes. ]
I trained for years with one. I was lucky to find a weapon that was very similar to what I used at home. In a way, it's a constant reminder that this is place is a temporary visit, not a permanent stay.
[ A sideways smile, one with a few inquisitive blinks. Wu's not entirely convinced this guy's got any chill whatsoever, but that's okay. Chill builds over time. ]
I mean, that's good!... both parts. Blood shouldn't stop anyone, but I hope you have the ability to stop yourself one you shed some. I knew some fantastic warriors who lost themselves in violence.
[ He takes a second to pull a chocolate-covered strawberry off of another table, popping it in his mouth and chewing slowly and thoughtfully. ]
Can't promise that you won't be interrupted by someone or something at some point. I hope you'll think before you act if that happens, okay?
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kurenai isn't half as serious about the statements he makes as much as he conceals that in layers of aggression and belligerence. hence, he takes even wukong's... what he concludes as "dismissive" attitude in good humor. moreover, he actually did mean what he said. as harsh as the framing was.
at the very least, he considered wukong's weapons leagues better than what he was granted. but, he isn't about to admit that. it was easier to cover it up in repulsion and aversion. sort of like wukong's next words. a temporary visit. it's something kurenai himself was unsure of. something he found uncertainty, and from that... irritation in. it's something that calms him more than he'd like to admit. this wasn't an interminable journey. it was.. a temporary one.
fleeting like the confines of time. still, he gives a noncommittal nod. ) That's right. Besides, this Kurenai-sama isn't about to make this shabby place his second home. ( he gives a shrug. a bit exaggerated, but... well, that essentially fit with his character. )
Lose to violence? Sorry to tell you, but I'm a different class from those losers you've met. ( which, is his way of affirming wukong's words. albeit, in the most conceited manner possible. regardless, he does give him a sidelong glance. ) Either way—
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Worry about yourself, monkey.
( thoughtful for like 0.5 seconds!? )
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Except, well, he can't help but be a little offended! After all, the monkey does own a house. A nice house. One that is warm and hospitable in all ways. Anything to be as comfortable as possible as every hero's patience is tested. ]
We'll see. Actions speak a thousand words, and words tend to be cheap. [ Smushing two phrases together to make the Ultimate Saying or something??? ] So, I hope Kurenai-sama will not push away help if and when it's offered? Especially if it comes from someone really cool.
[ He points at himself with a thumb. It him. ]
But you take care of yourself. I'm going to worry about everyone, regardless if they want it or not. Always better to have an ally in unfamiliar territory, okay?
[ Whether Kurenai wants it, he's gonna get a furry ally. ]
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sort of. ) Like you said— "we'll see." ( is probably the closest thing wukong can get to an "okay." still, the "someone really cool" part does get an incredulous stare and a quick shake of his head. what an idiot, he thinks. but, somehow even the word "idiot" seems a bit more subdued. the designation a bit wilted with everything else. )
Damn busybody. But, well, time will tell if you're a hypocrite or not. ( he turns to give him a sidelong smile. there's derision in it, but there's also a gleam of something else in his eyes. amusement? ) For your own sake, let's hope you aren't.
( in return for furry ally....
kurenai guesses he'd help wukong. maybe. maybe not. look, it isn't easy being him?? )