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That's just it. If it's a private matter, I'll understand, but... Yamashiro? Will you tell me about it?
I see. So "Kaiba" is a name of your own choosing?
If you'd prefer to leave the name "Yamashiro" behind, I'll leave it at that.
[She won't push him for details. It's a personal story and there's no reason that she has to know more. But... it's an offer, should he ever wish to talk about it.]
Of all the names out there, why Kaiba? Was there a reason behind your decision?
If you'd prefer to leave the name "Yamashiro" behind, I'll leave it at that.
[She won't push him for details. It's a personal story and there's no reason that she has to know more. But... it's an offer, should he ever wish to talk about it.]
Of all the names out there, why Kaiba? Was there a reason behind your decision?
[ It's an offer that he won't be taking anytime soon, but one day, maybe. He's still not too comfortable with disclosing that just yet. ]
It is.
It's seahorse in Japanese. And according to mythology, seahorses are larval dragons.
I thought it was appropriate to represent potential.
It is.
It's seahorse in Japanese. And according to mythology, seahorses are larval dragons.
I thought it was appropriate to represent potential.
Very symbolic. I'd say it's appropriate too, considering everything you've achieved so far and knowing how much further you can go.
[Privately she also thinks that perhaps a phoenix might have been appropriate, rising from the ashes, since apparently he'd wanted to leave everything from his past behind... but that might not be the best thing to say, and so she keeps it to herself.]
The only question now is what kind of a dragon you'd like to be. Not the type that destroys everything in his path, I'd hope?
[Privately she also thinks that perhaps a phoenix might have been appropriate, rising from the ashes, since apparently he'd wanted to leave everything from his past behind... but that might not be the best thing to say, and so she keeps it to herself.]
The only question now is what kind of a dragon you'd like to be. Not the type that destroys everything in his path, I'd hope?
Such flattery. I'll do my best not to disappoint.
[ It's probably a little difficult to tell over a text message, but he's actually quite pleased. He knew there was a reason why he liked you, Kath. ]
Well, perhaps not everything, but I can't deny that there's a certain allure in a dragon being powerful enough to do so, if it was necessary.
[ It's probably a little difficult to tell over a text message, but he's actually quite pleased. He knew there was a reason why he liked you, Kath. ]
Well, perhaps not everything, but I can't deny that there's a certain allure in a dragon being powerful enough to do so, if it was necessary.
Have you remembered something unusual yet, Katherine?
[HELLOS ARE FOR PEOPLE WITH NO WORK TO DO]
[HELLOS ARE FOR PEOPLE WITH NO WORK TO DO]
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It's hardly flattery when it's in response to proven results, Seto.
[Is this teasing? It's definitely teasing.]
Just remember that the power to destroy everything in one's path comes with its own responsibilities to the people who can't. You know what they say, power tends to corrupt...
I've got faith that you're a better man than that, though.
[Is this teasing? It's definitely teasing.]
Just remember that the power to destroy everything in one's path comes with its own responsibilities to the people who can't. You know what they say, power tends to corrupt...
I've got faith that you're a better man than that, though.
[It's a bit abrupt but KATH CAN ROLL WITH IT.]
I haven't, yet. To be honest, I've been so preoccupied with finals and the end of term, especially with the nightmare that was last week, that I doubt I would have realized even if I had.
Should I take this text to mean that you have?
I haven't, yet. To be honest, I've been so preoccupied with finals and the end of term, especially with the nightmare that was last week, that I doubt I would have realized even if I had.
Should I take this text to mean that you have?
Yes.
[Hm.]
I'm not adverse to sharing them, but perhaps not over text. When's your next break?
[Hm.]
I'm not adverse to sharing them, but perhaps not over text. When's your next break?
[A glance at the clock, a check of her notes. The term is officially over now, so all she has is her work for the firm...]
Any time is fine. As long as I'm keeping on top of my assigned tasks, Father won't mind if I step out to visit with you.
Would you like to meet somewhere?
Any time is fine. As long as I'm keeping on top of my assigned tasks, Father won't mind if I step out to visit with you.
Would you like to meet somewhere?
There's a coffee shop I know that I've grown fond of. I'll text you the address and meet you there in an hour?
I'll meet you there.
[And sure enough, Kath will be at the coffee shop in an hour's time, ordering a latte from the front counter and looking around for Rosalind. Even though the two of them are cousins, she doesn't know enough about her to know whether she's the type to be frustratingly punctual or the sort that gets caught up in her work to the extent of blocking out the world around her.
But if she sees Rosalind sitting anywhere, she'll certainly make her way over. If not, then it's no trouble to find a spot for the two of them.]
[And sure enough, Kath will be at the coffee shop in an hour's time, ordering a latte from the front counter and looking around for Rosalind. Even though the two of them are cousins, she doesn't know enough about her to know whether she's the type to be frustratingly punctual or the sort that gets caught up in her work to the extent of blocking out the world around her.
But if she sees Rosalind sitting anywhere, she'll certainly make her way over. If not, then it's no trouble to find a spot for the two of them.]
[She's very punctual, as it happens, and the moment she sees Katherine walk in, she lifts a hand, waving her over. She's gotten her a hot chocolate, in the vague thought that Katherine is young and would enjoy a sweet drink, but Rosalind herself is sipping at tea.]
Work on anything interesting today?
Work on anything interesting today?
[She isn't wrong! There's a sheepish smile that comes to her face as she joins Rosalind, though; it looks as though she'll be having two drinks this afternoon. Maybe once the latte comes up, she can ask for a to-go cup and take it back with her to the office...?]
Not today. It's all been cease and desist letters and copyright claims. I heard one of the associates having what seemed to be an interesting meeting with a divorcing couple, but... I can't say I wanted to know the sordid details of their love affairs.
[She takes a moment to inhale the scent of the hot chocolate before taking a sip.]
What about you? Has anything interesting happened in the labs lately?
Not today. It's all been cease and desist letters and copyright claims. I heard one of the associates having what seemed to be an interesting meeting with a divorcing couple, but... I can't say I wanted to know the sordid details of their love affairs.
[She takes a moment to inhale the scent of the hot chocolate before taking a sip.]
What about you? Has anything interesting happened in the labs lately?
has anyone told you what a gilded tongue you have? (:
[ if she's teasing he can also tease back! ]
and absolute power tends to corrupt absolutely? now where have I heard that before?
I've also heard that with great power comes great responsibility, so I solemnly swear that I will use my powers for the greater good unless extenuating circumstances permit to do so otherwise.
[ excuse the pseudo-legal speak???? ]
[ if she's teasing he can also tease back! ]
and absolute power tends to corrupt absolutely? now where have I heard that before?
I've also heard that with great power comes great responsibility, so I solemnly swear that I will use my powers for the greater good unless extenuating circumstances permit to do so otherwise.
[ excuse the pseudo-legal speak???? ]
Now who's the flatterer? :)
[If it's Seto? She'll take it in stride.]
I'm glad to hear it. You've got a good heart, Seto. If there's anybody that can be trusted not to abuse such power, I think it might be you.
[At least, she hopes it might be him! He does have quite the sense of pride, but then, all the most successful types do. She does worry a little bit that if someone injures it he might consider using the advantages he has to seek some sort of reparations, but as long as he's got good people around him to help guide his hands, Kath will always choose to believe the best of her friends.]
[If it's Seto? She'll take it in stride.]
I'm glad to hear it. You've got a good heart, Seto. If there's anybody that can be trusted not to abuse such power, I think it might be you.
[At least, she hopes it might be him! He does have quite the sense of pride, but then, all the most successful types do. She does worry a little bit that if someone injures it he might consider using the advantages he has to seek some sort of reparations, but as long as he's got good people around him to help guide his hands, Kath will always choose to believe the best of her friends.]
Beyond my attempts at analyzation of this app? I've learned I'm never going to teach an undergraduate class again, if I can help it.
. . . but the labs aren't where the most interesting things have been happening. I've started regaining memories.
[She says it so primly, so no-nonsense, that it almost makes up for how absurd that sounds.]
More specifically, memories of a man. A man I was, ah, particularly fond of.
. . . but the labs aren't where the most interesting things have been happening. I've started regaining memories.
[She says it so primly, so no-nonsense, that it almost makes up for how absurd that sounds.]
More specifically, memories of a man. A man I was, ah, particularly fond of.
[There's a laugh from Kath when Rosalind airs her frustrations with her undergraduates, but when she mentions a man, Kath's eyebrows raise so far they almost disappear into her bangs.]
A man? I have to say, that isn't the sort of thing I would have expected you, of all people, to remember right away.
[Rosalind's married to her work, it seems. Wouldn't a man only be a distraction?]
A man? I have to say, that isn't the sort of thing I would have expected you, of all people, to remember right away.
[Rosalind's married to her work, it seems. Wouldn't a man only be a distraction?]
[ when Kath opens the message, it'll be a picture of this playing card. Seto's picture is clearly visible. ]
in case you were wondering, the Japanese text reads "Soul Prison"
your thoughts?
in case you were wondering, the Japanese text reads "Soul Prison"
your thoughts?
My thoughts are that whoever created that is a very poor comedian.
How did you come by it?
How did you come by it?
Maybe. I'm still not quite sure. Last month while we were all small I met a boy from the network I'd spoken to before. Jack Kelly?
While we were talking, something about it felt... familiar. Almost as though we'd had the conversation before, though not in so any words.
[She is definitely not mentioning the dream she'd had that night, the entire conversation replayed again but with a younger Jack starring, dirt on his face for some reason. Is it a memory? Or is her mind simply playing tricks on her?]
While we were talking, something about it felt... familiar. Almost as though we'd had the conversation before, though not in so any words.
[She is definitely not mentioning the dream she'd had that night, the entire conversation replayed again but with a younger Jack starring, dirt on his face for some reason. Is it a memory? Or is her mind simply playing tricks on her?]
Hey. Do you mind if I asked you something?
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