[ Grumble. If Aruji won't let him apologize then he'll quit apologizing but he doesn't like it!
He likes the idea of being taken apart even less -- partly because Hana reassures him that she'll put him back together once she's finished examining him. He'd almost rather she just dismantled him and was done with it if he's honest, though of course he can't possibly say that to her or to anyone else. But also because...he doesn't like the sound of feeling vulnerable and open. Not even in Aruji's no doubt capable hands. ]
I... [ Glancing at Mutsu again -- Mutsu goes on sorties sometimes, and so far Chougi's been limited to the citadel since being stationed here. Mutsu has been damaged and repaired by this master. Chougi hasn't, and even if he were to go on sorties, coming back damaged is something to be avoided at all costs. Being repaired isn't comfortable, he knows, but at least then it's necessary. To be taken apart for any other reason beyond dismantling is... ]
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[ Grumble. If Aruji won't let him apologize then he'll quit apologizing but he doesn't like it!
He likes the idea of being taken apart even less -- partly because Hana reassures him that she'll put him back together once she's finished examining him. He'd almost rather she just dismantled him and was done with it if he's honest, though of course he can't possibly say that to her or to anyone else. But also because...he doesn't like the sound of feeling vulnerable and open. Not even in Aruji's no doubt capable hands. ]
I... [ Glancing at Mutsu again -- Mutsu goes on sorties sometimes, and so far Chougi's been limited to the citadel since being stationed here. Mutsu has been damaged and repaired by this master. Chougi hasn't, and even if he were to go on sorties, coming back damaged is something to be avoided at all costs. Being repaired isn't comfortable, he knows, but at least then it's necessary. To be taken apart for any other reason beyond dismantling is... ]
Is it...really necessary?
[ He's nervous. Even with Hana at the helm. ]