There's nothing to apologize for. I suppose it may just be a matter of ... cultural differences.
[ it's the politest way he can think to say 'i don't understand it at all, but i'll try again another time,' and kakyoin gives a small nod before changing the subject to one that he should be able to discuss more smoothly: ]
A little while ago, you didn't sound too surprised to hear about what I can do. Are abilities like that common here?
[Cultural influences...actually sounds right.] Ah yes...that does happen, a lot sometimes. [She doesn't mean for herself, but just there are many other people with completely different worlds. Learning about those worlds is a whole new experience.
She's a little surprised by this question, because she doesn't understand why.]
Abilities of various kinds are common here. Some people can have psychic powers, others can wield magic. It depends on where they come from. Yours...I haven't seen yours before. Am I meant to be surprised? Is it unusual back home to have abilities?
[ 'psychic' and 'magic.' that confirms his suspicions, then, that people here are capable of all sorts of things -- not just 'stands' going by a different name. so he can no longer operate on the assumption that any opposition has to obey the rules that stands operate on. a whole new playing field.
kakyoin's still mulling over those thoughts, looking a little worried, and his frown deepens at vietnam's question ]
... it's quite rare. [ to put it mildly. ] And -- I've also never seen 'abilities' other than ones similar to mine. It's a little shocking seeing what people here are accustomed to.
[Not to mention, they're not really stands either! Ai she knows has psychic powers, one that they can witness. Adolf made electricity with his body. Swords becoming...humans (though to her this isn't that strange)]
I see. Where I am from, it is considered rare to non-existent as well. [Only England, Romania, Norway and Iceland have any background in magic.] I did get used to the idea after I arrived here. [However, he looks so worried.] Is this...bad?
[ sorry vietnam, his default expression is just 'mildly concerned' to start with; it makes him look doubly worried than he actually is most of the time. ]
It's not bad, per se. But I have to admit it's a little hard to immediately grow used to. [ not to mention, he doesn't have the time or leisure to be growing used to a place like this; he should be elsewhere, with other people, instead of wasting time here. a brief exhale before he forces a slightly bitter half-smile. ] Though I suppose complaining won't get me anywhere. I'll just have to adapt.
[...don't worry Kakyoin, she understands this 100%. This is what she gets for not smiling more often too,]
Mmm. Yes, the best way to survive is to adapt. But it's not something one can do immediately. But do not worry. [She taps her chest lightly.] We are comrades here. I will do my best to help you.
[ give him a moment to process this because frankly, it's been a while since he's met people who can see his stand, and haven't immediately jumped to trying to kill him. let alone someone who readily offers help. it warrants a mildly surprised blink before he gives a small nod; he still looks a little taken aback, but it's a little less wary now. ]
I'd be grateful for your help.
[ a small dip of the head before he adds a little dryly: ]
May I ask if it's common for people here to be so generous?
[Kakyoin, she's going to wonder endlessly about what kind of life he lead. Who picks on teenagers while they're on holiday in Egypt anyway?!]
You sound like you do not experience this often. [See, she's picking up on it.] I mean, I do not blame you, as many also expect something in return. But here, most people are generous. United because we are all being held in the same place.
[ kakyoin's maybe just a little too quick to tack on that correction. the last thing he wants is to buy anyone's pity or concern, especially as a first impression. (look he has Been Through Some Shit but it's best that what happened in cairo stays in cairo, okay.) ]
It's just that I can't help feeling a little wary in such a strange place, in such a strange situation. But of course, if people here are willing to help each other, I also plan on cooperating.
[What a man, trying to handle things all on his own...
But he doesn't have to do that here!]
Ah, I see. I understand, that is perfectly fair. It is because of such a strange situation that it turns out more beneficial to help each other out. Perhaps some of the others did so only for their own benefit, but I am sure that it did eventually turn genuine.
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Date: 2016-03-23 03:36 am (UTC)There's nothing to apologize for. I suppose it may just be a matter of ... cultural differences.
[ it's the politest way he can think to say 'i don't understand it at all, but i'll try again another time,' and kakyoin gives a small nod before changing the subject to one that he should be able to discuss more smoothly: ]
A little while ago, you didn't sound too surprised to hear about what I can do. Are abilities like that common here?
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Date: 2016-03-23 11:27 am (UTC)She's a little surprised by this question, because she doesn't understand why.]
Abilities of various kinds are common here. Some people can have psychic powers, others can wield magic. It depends on where they come from. Yours...I haven't seen yours before. Am I meant to be surprised? Is it unusual back home to have abilities?
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Date: 2016-03-26 05:08 am (UTC)kakyoin's still mulling over those thoughts, looking a little worried, and his frown deepens at vietnam's question ]
... it's quite rare. [ to put it mildly. ] And -- I've also never seen 'abilities' other than ones similar to mine. It's a little shocking seeing what people here are accustomed to.
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Date: 2016-03-26 06:20 am (UTC)I see. Where I am from, it is considered rare to non-existent as well. [Only England, Romania, Norway and Iceland have any background in magic.] I did get used to the idea after I arrived here. [However, he looks so worried.] Is this...bad?
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Date: 2016-03-26 07:45 pm (UTC)It's not bad, per se. But I have to admit it's a little hard to immediately grow used to. [ not to mention, he doesn't have the time or leisure to be growing used to a place like this; he should be elsewhere, with other people, instead of wasting time here. a brief exhale before he forces a slightly bitter half-smile. ] Though I suppose complaining won't get me anywhere. I'll just have to adapt.
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Date: 2016-03-27 10:58 am (UTC)Mmm. Yes, the best way to survive is to adapt. But it's not something one can do immediately. But do not worry. [She taps her chest lightly.] We are comrades here. I will do my best to help you.
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Date: 2016-03-30 12:36 am (UTC)I'd be grateful for your help.
[ a small dip of the head before he adds a little dryly: ]
May I ask if it's common for people here to be so generous?
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Date: 2016-03-30 03:24 pm (UTC)You sound like you do not experience this often. [See, she's picking up on it.] I mean, I do not blame you, as many also expect something in return. But here, most people are generous. United because we are all being held in the same place.
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Date: 2016-04-02 02:18 am (UTC)[ kakyoin's maybe just a little too quick to tack on that correction. the last thing he wants is to buy anyone's pity or concern, especially as a first impression. (look he has Been Through Some Shit but it's best that what happened in cairo stays in cairo, okay.) ]
It's just that I can't help feeling a little wary in such a strange place, in such a strange situation. But of course, if people here are willing to help each other, I also plan on cooperating.
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Date: 2016-04-02 03:39 pm (UTC)But he doesn't have to do that here!]
Ah, I see. I understand, that is perfectly fair. It is because of such a strange situation that it turns out more beneficial to help each other out. Perhaps some of the others did so only for their own benefit, but I am sure that it did eventually turn genuine.