[ Baymax better get used to Katsura cuddles, because the samurai isn't seem to be letting go anytime soon. Soft coos and strokes of affection are also seen and heard. For somebody so determined on causing destruction, he definitely had a soft and sympathetic side, didn't he?
Though, Hiro's next question causes his stomach to twist. It's obvious he is really thinking about the answer here, a hint of sadness seen in his face. ]
—I let you all down. That is what happened.
[ They got out with barely any information, Celty was put in danger, Hinata nearly got a concussion— the incident with his leg. It was all too much sacrifice for something so small. His weight sinks into Baymax's arms. ]
I refuse to be defeated.. but I feel like I have been. [ He's not even sure what to do with his injury, either. Will he walk again? He doesn't really know. The hospital here said he would be able to, eventually, but only if they equip with him their own prosthetic. Zura has been running his whole life— from the police, from those who oppose his political views, from the Amanto... from the feeling of being lonely. He's a criminal, an escapist, living under the thrill of staying secret, wearing disguises, and practically being a spy in some cases. His name was scattered all over Edo with an impressive reward for his capture.
Yet, he truly feels stuck here.. like he cannot escape.
The thought of being parted from one his legs seems too much— but it is worthless right now, being reconstructed and held together with multiple rods and pins. ]
Hey. [His tone drops a decibal and Baymax realizes it's probably better not to move while Katsura's apparently an actual wreck. Hiro leans forward in his chair, staring at him for a moment before taking a deep breath.
Did they all risk things? Absolutely. Hiccup...hadn't even come back out of the tower. But there's no feat so small that it's worthless, even if the price is high.]
You didn't let anybody down. You got back out and that's what counts. Feeling defeated is just as good as being defeated...and I know you're not. So...[Yeah his pep talks suck.] Stop saying stupid things like that. Seriously. You didn't let anyone down.
[ This is helping. Having you here; having hug from Baymax. Katsura is a complicated creature— nobody really knew how to pick at his brain or if they even wanted to. The solution, though, was easy in most instances. Give him a kitten and everything is okay.
Zura is stubborn, too, but not when he is reassured so quickly and easily. Hiro really is helping. Katsura lifts a hand and pats Baymax on his arm and pulling away, looking up at him with a smile playing on his face. A sad smile, but a smile nonetheless. ]
Should I leave you two alone for privacy? [Katsura...but on the other hand this is helping. That's important, even if Hiro's finding it a little bizarre.]
[ A content sigh passes through his lips. Through his life, many people have come and gone. It was almost like everything he loved left him— a comforting hug was hard to come by. If only Hiro knew that about him, maybe he wouldn't think it being too bizarre.
His parents died when he was young, his grandmother soon following. That was it. He was last of his lineage and it was his duty to do everything— to survive and live and become a samurai like his father.. but he was alone while doing it until he met the rest of them.
Even then, their lives and paths split.
He pulls away again, keeping his eyes on Baymax for a moment before looking at Hiro. ]
Of course not. Whatever you do, don't leave me so easily. [ Don't disappear or die like everyone else. ]
Your friendship to me means more than what you probably imagine.
[ He can't do this alone. he can't be in this place alone. He has friends here, he knows it.. he just is expecting them to leave.. like the rest. ]
[Things that aren't okay: this entire tag. Anyway, Hiro watches closely and Baymax continues to comfort Katsura and pat him on the head even when the man finally pulls back a bit. It's the words that get Hiro attention and his eyes widen, shaking his head softly.]
Who said anything about leaving? They'd really have to fight with me to throw me back into that Nexus. [Is that what this is about?] ...we're going to be fine. All of us. That's kind of the point of friendship, isn't it? To rely on people.
[This is hysterical since he argues against this entire point a few days later to Yu, but alas.] You're not as alone as you might think you are. But you've just gotta talk to us instead of disappearing for weeks.
Not just leaving into the Nexus, Hiro-dono. You can be gone when you are still here, too.
[ He had a friend, once. His very first friend; a classmate. A classmate he protected and looked out for when things weren't going well. They grew up together, they fought alongside each other.
They nearly died together. They witnessed him dying before their eyes. And that is what killed his friend's soul along with his sense of morality. His friend— old comrade— was still physically alive.
But who he was now.. was a different person. A monster who had even sent somebody else to try and assassinate him once. Talk about betrayal.
Now, Katsura knows Hiro isn't going to go batshit crazy and be set on destroying the world so it can feel the same pain his friend felt, but in this place, he knows friends can change. He knows people— they can grow distant even if they are physically still here.
Hiro, though. Katsura had invested so much trust and like for the little guy— he probably didn't appreciate him verbally as much as he should. He feels bad for not communicating with them, but what was he to do? He felt guilt for what had happened. He felt embarrassed for hardly getting anywhere through their hard work and effort.
And now, he sported something permanent to remind of his failure. ]
[...oh. This is unusual, but okay. He doesn't move for a moment, staring at Katsura questioningly before he realizes that he's actually serious. This is actually happening and...maybe Katsura just really needed the reassurance that he didn't fuck up? Sometimes Hiro needed that but...
...man. So he gets up out of his chair, moving slightly and awkwardly settling in for a hug??? Does this help, Katsura?]
[Look he's used to the role of the younger brother, this isn't unusual to him. But he's honestly surprised at how upfront Katsura is being about this and even when he breaks the hug he looks up at him curiously.]
That'd be the only time I'd be disappointed in you, Katsura. You can't give up when we've come this far. [A pause.] We need you. And...you guys found out some stuff in the tower didn't you? It wasn't all for nothing.
[ His arms drop and fold neatly in his lap as he watches Hiro, a somewhat of a sad smile fixed on his face. ]
I can't. I won't. It is just an obstacle in my path I should overcome. The hospital here.. well. They say it is useless— [ his leg ] but they are encouraging me to have it replaced if I want to eventually walk again.
You could say I am attached to it, though. [ hard to know if he was aware of the joke he just made. ]
[He can't quite stop the snort that follows but he's quick to control himself. Right. Be serious. He keeps his gaze on Katsura even if he looks at his leg curiously, frowning in thought.]
There's really nothing they could do to help it? What exactly happened to it that it was...disabled?
[ He doesn't want to be too descriptive, so no need to beat around the bush, either. He answers the question and doesn't show much sign of emotion or difficulty answering. He's stoic, usually. It's part of his serious demeanor. ]
A heavy ceiling crumbled upon me and my lowerhalf was severely injured from the weight. [ no need to explain it was from a robot firing shots at one of his bombs and caused it to detonate prematurely. ]
If it wasn't for Elizabeth carrying me, I could have died with the perils that we were in.
Then that's even more of a reason I should probably thank Elizabeth. Maybe a nice fruit basket or something. [He's not entirely serious but it's clear that he is grateful that Eli was looking out for Katsura. He breathes in deeply, rubbing his eyes then.]
I mean...I'd say be grateful it was just the lower half but that's a pretty crappy thing to say. [A muted little smile.] I know it's not the answer you want but...maybe a replacement wouldn't be a bad idea.
Haah? You think I would trust a hospital run by this corporation in re-building something for me? Performing surgery, too. I'd be in such a vulerable state. What if they realized how much of a threat I am and take me out in the hospital? [ don't say things like this aloud when they obviously can hear you. ]
I won't. My appendages have sentiment. They've been with me my entire life. [ this is ... hilarious but true. ]
[...besides the obvious joke here, Katsura actually does have a good point.]
While that's probably true, worst case scenario you could take the prosthetic leg and use it as a melee weapon if they did try to attack you. Right now it's harder to fight back. Aren't you already sort of in a vulnerable state?
[A pause.] And it's not really fair to yourself either to be stuck.If you think about it, they owe this to you.
[ Katsura leans back in his seat, half lidded eyes tracing the ground thoughtfully. He looks down at what work they could do for now on his injury with eases out a sigh.
Well sure. But there're consequences for not trusting them either aren't there? [He frowns slightly.]
...I hate hospitals. [May as well throw that out there.] Spent time in and out of them for a whole bunch of reasons, hated it every step of the way. But if you want I can go with you to get it replaced. If they try anything, Baymax and I can take care of them and get you out of there.
[Baymax seems to think that's a great idea, judging by the way he chimes in.]
We would be of great assistance in case of an attack.
[ Oh. Yeah, he doesn't really like hospitals. He much rather have people he cares about fuss over him instead of some strangers. Katsura's lips curl into a slight frown. ]
I will think on it. [ Look at you, Hiro. You're getting through to him! (in two threads, now.) What an achievement. ]
That's all I ask. [There's a tiny, encouraging smile. Listen to the kid, Katsura.] Let me know what you decide and we'll be there.
I just wish we'd been there in the tower in the first place. Tadashi and I even got separated from Hiccup, so...[He shakes his head disapprovingly.] Can't believe it.
It was.. [ Katsura trails off, thinking about the Research Tower again and the obstacles they faced. ]
.. confusing, as ever, Hiro-dono. Like always, nothing made sense. The entire place was rearranged differently than last time. Oh.. and one of the creatures we came across whom I assume was an employee there was a giant reptile. [ A dinosaur. ]
Such as G*dzilla. Isn't that peculiar? Aren't most employees there robots?
I'm more concerned about the fact that there weren't more employees around to stop us. Don't you think it's still a little weird that we practically walked in there without anybody else really noticing?
[A beat.] And where the hell did you guys find a dinosaur? Why would CERES employ a giant lizard?
I figure they knew of our arrival through the information gathered by the ocular implants, but that makes it even more suspicious that the place was heavily unguarded... and empty other than the guard-bots we came across.
[ A beat. ]
CERES seems to enjoy disappearing a lot, don't they? Hah. It is so odd. I wonder where they go.
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Though, Hiro's next question causes his stomach to twist. It's obvious he is really thinking about the answer here, a hint of sadness seen in his face. ]
—I let you all down.
That is what happened.
[ They got out with barely any information, Celty was put in danger, Hinata nearly got a concussion— the incident with his leg. It was all too much sacrifice for something so small.
His weight sinks into Baymax's arms. ]
I refuse to be defeated.. but I feel like I have been.
[ He's not even sure what to do with his injury, either. Will he walk again? He doesn't really know. The hospital here said he would be able to, eventually, but only if they equip with him their own prosthetic. Zura has been running his whole life— from the police, from those who oppose his political views, from the Amanto... from the feeling of being lonely. He's a criminal, an escapist, living under the thrill of staying secret, wearing disguises, and practically being a spy in some cases. His name was scattered all over Edo with an impressive reward for his capture.
Yet, he truly feels stuck here.. like he cannot escape.
The thought of being parted from one his legs seems too much— but it is worthless right now, being reconstructed and held together with multiple rods and pins. ]
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Did they all risk things? Absolutely. Hiccup...hadn't even come back out of the tower. But there's no feat so small that it's worthless, even if the price is high.]
You didn't let anybody down. You got back out and that's what counts. Feeling defeated is just as good as being defeated...and I know you're not. So...[Yeah his pep talks suck.] Stop saying stupid things like that. Seriously. You didn't let anyone down.
[There's a pause...] How can we help you?
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[ This is helping. Having you here; having hug from Baymax. Katsura is a complicated creature— nobody really knew how to pick at his brain or if they even wanted to. The solution, though, was easy in most instances. Give him a kitten and everything is okay.
Zura is stubborn, too, but not when he is reassured so quickly and easily. Hiro really is helping.
Katsura lifts a hand and pats Baymax on his arm and pulling away, looking up at him with a smile playing on his face. A sad smile, but a smile nonetheless. ]
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Should I leave you two alone for privacy? [Katsura...but on the other hand this is helping. That's important, even if Hiro's finding it a little bizarre.]
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Through his life, many people have come and gone. It was almost like everything he loved left him— a comforting hug was hard to come by. If only Hiro knew that about him, maybe he wouldn't think it being too bizarre.
His parents died when he was young, his grandmother soon following. That was it. He was last of his lineage and it was his duty to do everything— to survive and live and become a samurai like his father.. but he was alone while doing it until he met the rest of them.
Even then, their lives and paths split.
He pulls away again, keeping his eyes on Baymax for a moment before looking at Hiro. ]
Of course not.
Whatever you do, don't leave me so easily.
[ Don't disappear or die like everyone else. ]
Your friendship to me means more than what you probably imagine.
[ He can't do this alone. he can't be in this place alone. He has friends here, he knows it.. he just is expecting them to leave.. like the rest. ]
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Who said anything about leaving? They'd really have to fight with me to throw me back into that Nexus. [Is that what this is about?] ...we're going to be fine. All of us. That's kind of the point of friendship, isn't it? To rely on people.
[This is hysterical since he argues against this entire point a few days later to Yu, but alas.] You're not as alone as you might think you are. But you've just gotta talk to us instead of disappearing for weeks.
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You can be gone when you are still here, too.
[ He had a friend, once. His very first friend; a classmate. A classmate he protected and looked out for when things weren't going well. They grew up together, they fought alongside each other.
They nearly died together. They witnessed him dying before their eyes.
And that is what killed his friend's soul along with his sense of morality.
His friend— old comrade— was still physically alive.
But who he was now.. was a different person. A monster who had even sent somebody else to try and assassinate him once. Talk about betrayal.
Now, Katsura knows Hiro isn't going to go batshit crazy and be set on destroying the world so it can feel the same pain his friend felt, but in this place, he knows friends can change. He knows people— they can grow distant even if they are physically still here.
Hiro, though.
Katsura had invested so much trust and like for the little guy— he probably didn't appreciate him verbally as much as he should. He feels bad for not communicating with them, but what was he to do? He felt guilt for what had happened. He felt embarrassed for hardly getting anywhere through their hard work and effort.
And now, he sported something permanent to remind of his failure. ]
I will. I appreciate your concern.
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...man. So he gets up out of his chair, moving slightly and awkwardly settling in for a hug??? Does this help, Katsura?]
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I believe you'll do great things.
[ Surprisingly enough, he keep the hug relatively short and pulls back. ]
Things that I cannot do anymore.
[ Like, you know.. running to rescue people; running after your dreams. ]
But, ah, I'll figure something out.
This place hasn't gotten me beat yet.
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That'd be the only time I'd be disappointed in you, Katsura. You can't give up when we've come this far. [A pause.] We need you. And...you guys found out some stuff in the tower didn't you? It wasn't all for nothing.
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I can't. I won't. It is just an obstacle in my path I should overcome.
The hospital here.. well. They say it is useless— [ his leg ] but they are encouraging me to have it replaced if I want to eventually walk again.
You could say I am attached to it, though.
[ hard to know if he was aware of the joke he just made. ]
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There's really nothing they could do to help it? What exactly happened to it that it was...disabled?
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[ He doesn't want to be too descriptive, so no need to beat around the bush, either. He answers the question and doesn't show much sign of emotion or difficulty answering. He's stoic, usually. It's part of his serious demeanor. ]
A heavy ceiling crumbled upon me and my lowerhalf was severely injured from the weight.
[ no need to explain it was from a robot firing shots at one of his bombs and caused it to detonate prematurely. ]
If it wasn't for Elizabeth carrying me, I could have died with the perils that we were in.
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I mean...I'd say be grateful it was just the lower half but that's a pretty crappy thing to say. [A muted little smile.] I know it's not the answer you want but...maybe a replacement wouldn't be a bad idea.
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[ don't say things like this aloud when they obviously can hear you. ]
I won't.
My appendages have sentiment.
They've been with me my entire life.
[ this is ... hilarious but true. ]
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While that's probably true, worst case scenario you could take the prosthetic leg and use it as a melee weapon if they did try to attack you. Right now it's harder to fight back. Aren't you already sort of in a vulnerable state?
[A pause.] And it's not really fair to yourself either to be stuck.If you think about it, they owe this to you.
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He has nothing to lose at this rate. ]
.. Could there be consequences for trusting them?
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...I hate hospitals. [May as well throw that out there.] Spent time in and out of them for a whole bunch of reasons, hated it every step of the way. But if you want I can go with you to get it replaced. If they try anything, Baymax and I can take care of them and get you out of there.
[Baymax seems to think that's a great idea, judging by the way he chimes in.]
We would be of great assistance in case of an attack.
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Katsura's lips curl into a slight frown. ]
I will think on it.
[ Look at you, Hiro. You're getting through to him! (in two threads, now.)
What an achievement. ]
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I just wish we'd been there in the tower in the first place. Tadashi and I even got separated from Hiccup, so...[He shakes his head disapprovingly.] Can't believe it.
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.. confusing, as ever, Hiro-dono. Like always, nothing made sense. The entire place was rearranged differently than last time.
Oh.. and one of the creatures we came across whom I assume was an employee there was a giant reptile. [ A dinosaur. ]
Such as G*dzilla.
Isn't that peculiar? Aren't most employees there robots?
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[A beat.] And where the hell did you guys find a dinosaur? Why would CERES employ a giant lizard?
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[ A beat. ]
CERES seems to enjoy disappearing a lot, don't they?
Hah. It is so odd. I wonder where they go.
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