[It will take some time for Soushi to respond to any of Shinju's words as he is trying to enjoy the comforts of the couch beneath him. He needed to try and allow his mind to regain some strength to ponder over specific statements. Luckily, he was beginning to feel better, the feeling of wanting to fall back asleep was now gone. He still felt feverish and light-headed though. It would seem it will take a while before those symptons will disappear.
Even so, once the world didn't seem so hazy or dizzy, then Soushi will begin to speak.]
Destroyed? [He didn't sound as startled by the idea of his country being gone as he would like, but he did sound a bit curious though.] How? When?
[After hearing Shinju's response over Ririchiyo, a crestfallen expression will appear as he couldn't help realize more and more that she was not in Seong Song, or whatever the city's name was known as.]
I see. [His expression will look elsewhere as he thought about it.] No. There is no need....I am absolutely certain that she is not here. Or else, I would have been able to find her. [It's for the best, was all Soushi could ponder to himself as it...might be best if they were not left alone. It was clear she was trying to keep her distance from him for the last half year. If she did not wish to get to know him or deepen their relationship, then he will not try to be overbearing by trying to force his affections onto her. His expression will change into a more serious one the more he thought about it. It really did hurt him. It hurt having to hope for his master not to appear, only because he felt hurt over her sudden change in behavior. Those letters really did change everything.]
Even so, thank you very much for your thoughtful sentiments. I do hope...I will be able to...someday... [A wistful smile will appear as he thought about his words a little further.]
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Even so, once the world didn't seem so hazy or dizzy, then Soushi will begin to speak.]
Destroyed? [He didn't sound as startled by the idea of his country being gone as he would like, but he did sound a bit curious though.] How? When?
[After hearing Shinju's response over Ririchiyo, a crestfallen expression will appear as he couldn't help realize more and more that she was not in Seong Song, or whatever the city's name was known as.]
I see. [His expression will look elsewhere as he thought about it.] No. There is no need....I am absolutely certain that she is not here. Or else, I would have been able to find her. [It's for the best, was all Soushi could ponder to himself as it...might be best if they were not left alone. It was clear she was trying to keep her distance from him for the last half year. If she did not wish to get to know him or deepen their relationship, then he will not try to be overbearing by trying to force his affections onto her. His expression will change into a more serious one the more he thought about it. It really did hurt him. It hurt having to hope for his master not to appear, only because he felt hurt over her sudden change in behavior. Those letters really did change everything.]
Even so, thank you very much for your thoughtful sentiments. I do hope...I will be able to...someday... [A wistful smile will appear as he thought about his words a little further.]