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[nikubaka]

[ Kuroh’s been here for a couple months now. He’s kept careful tabs on the network and made a few new friends, learned a few new things. Chief among them: People often ask their fellow Transports a really personal or philosophical question over the tablets for no other reason than to pass the time.

So. To demonstrate his totally admirable social skills--and also due to a recent pang of homesickness--he’s going to prove that he can fit in here. ]

Good afternoon. This is Kuroh Yatogami. [ Well everyone already knows that since this isn’t anonymous, but for the sake of politeness. ] I wonder, how many of you here also had teachers back home who were very important to you? I mean the sort who were just as much your family as your instructors. [ Oh no, he’s starting to look nostalgic. ] Those who taught you everything you know and loved you unconditionally.

For me, that was Ichigen Miwa. [ And with that, his normally quiet voice becomes a lot more emotional and excited. And...he reaches into his jacket pocket. Suddenly in his hand is a peculiar voice recorder. ] The late Colorless King, the wisest and most fair master anyone could ask for, whose inspired words of wisdom guide me to this very day! [ With a small click, Kuroh presses a button, and... ]

Walk casually
Along the path you have chosen
The path to your dreams.
[ Exsilium, you’ve been treated to the soothing, poetic voice of a dead man. Sorry, was Kuroh expressing interest in other people’s teachers earlier? No more. His cheeks are a bit flushed and one can practically see the sparkles in the atmosphere. ] And there you have it! Not a day goes by when I don’t--

[ Oops, and then he bumps the tablet with his free hand, and the feed is cut off. And thank god because he was showing no signs of stopping. ]

[ ooc note: this is before he learns of Certain Castmates’ arrival. Shiro, the fanboy's probably in the apartment. ]

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[nikubaka]

[ Ah and of course he remembers her! It's been a while at this point, but that's not a situation one forgets.

So, he responds with a smile, filled with no small amount of pride. ] He really was amazing. My life wouldn't have been the same without him. [ oops we've still got some creepy fanboyism going, sorry.

But he does remember his original question, which she did answer! So: ] Impersonal? [ sad :c ] What sort of things were you taught... [ peering at responders' names ] ...Sato-san?

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[chittybang]

Well, I had a few different teachers for academics, obviously, and my personal self-defense trainers switched around while I was growing up.

[ SO UNINTERESTING, so she switches it back to him: ] What was the Colorless King's specialty?

[nikubaka]

[ Oh sweet, more talking about Ichigen. ] His power as King was prophecy. Which is why I recorded as many of his sayings as I could. [ He holds the recorder up again to demonstrate, as if one could forget that. ]

...Though as his vassal, that is not something I can learn. He taught me swordsmanship, mostly. The value of being moral and honorable, as well. How to conduct myself as an upstanding person.

Also, such things as cooking a square meal and operating vehicles like helicopters and motorcycles.

[ aka more or less everything he knows how to do. ]

[chittybang]

Well he sounds like a great guy! I didn't know you ride?

[ Yes, let's sit down and discuss this, Kuroh. She's totally 83ing on the inside. ]

[nikubaka]

[ He nods enthusiastically. ] Oh, yes. That was as important a part of my education as any.

[ And then his face falls a little. ] Although, there's less opportunity for that here. Understandable, but... [ Hold on ]

...Do you?

[chittybang]

Yeah, I kind of have a motorbike here now.

[ She quirks a suggestive brow. ] I don't know if you're interested...

[nikubaka]

You do? I... [ Ohhh he's interested. For just a second or two, his face lights up, because something like that would most definitely ease the boredom around here.

Then he remembers he needs to be a good pupil and hold his composure, so he restrains himself and at least tries to maintain a more passive expression. ] ...I mean, with your permission, of course.

[chittybang]

Mm-hm, what's that?

[ Come on Kuroh, complete your thought, you know you want tooooo! ]

[nikubaka]

[ Oh but it's hard to admit when you want something :c ]

I mean...would you allow others to look at it?

[chittybang]

[ A chuckle permeates her words. ] Yes, of course! And maybe even more than just take a look.

[nikubaka]

[ He's not going to hide his grin, screw it. ] Well then, I'll keep that in mind.

So... [ He peers at the screen a little curiously. ] Where did you learn?

[ Since we're on the topic of "I didn't know you ride." And no offense girl but he wouldn't have guessed. ]

[chittybang]

[ It's the least she could do after the mess in the Moony Jackson mission. ]

Right in my own backyard. My father invented the satomobile and founded the company for their mass production, so other motor vehicles came along with it. I pretty much learned to drive as soon as my feet could reach the pedals.

[nikubaka]

"Satomobile"...I see, so your father taught you. That must have been very exciting.

[chittybang]

Yeah, it was pretty fun.

[ Not exactly about to gush over the guy like Kuroh and his role model. ]