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[as_you_command]

[ Perched on the windowsill, the device captures the sight of Guilford at a dutch angle. He is seated on the edge of his bed, hands busy running a sharpening stone along the edge of his newly-acquired blade. A set of small, iron-flecked daggers are set in a leather strap around his abdomen, over his white shirt, and a rag over his slacks is

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[reloved]

Do you really think those things would even steal violins?

[ A small, almost contemplative pause. ] Hey, maybe that just means they like making music too! Maybe they have late night parties somewhere off in the woods.

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Unless you propose that I accuse one of the denizens of the village, what other choice is there? [ He quirks a brow. ] I gave no thought to what hypothetical use someone else would have for my instrument, so that scenario is as likely as anything else. [ They could have thought it was a club and use it to beat up wild rabbits, for all he knows. ]

[reloved]

You're right, I'm sure nobody in the village would steal something.. If they'd even think about committing such a heinous act, Sailor V would kick their butt for sure!

So they might really have parties, huh..? [ Yes, she's seriously thinking about it now. ] I wonder if they're any fun..

[as_you_command]

I would not know. [ Not entertaining that idea any farther. Though he does double-back to her other declaration. ] "Sailor V"?

[reloved]

[ Party pooper.. ]

Yup, Sailor V, the sailor suited soldier of love and justice! That would be me. Haven't you heard of it before? I'm really popular back home!

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[ That's him in a nutshell. ]

[ So skeptical. ] No, I have not. It is quite likely we are from different worlds. [ Or she's just a little deluded. One of those. ]

[reloved]

[ Or maybe just not all of the lights are on upstairs for Minako.. Which might be slightly true at times. ] Well, then you know now! There were manga and video games based on me back home.. I was a real hero, you know!

[as_you_command]

I am certain that you were. [ Humoring her? Hardly. ] Do you propose "kicking butt" is an appropriate countermeasure for theft?

[reloved]

Of course! They'd think twice about pulling something like that again after that.

[as_you_command]

Provided you can prove their guilt, first.

[reloved]

Don't worry, sir! If your violin is in the greedy hands of some village evildoer, Sailor V will track them down before you can say 'how many cookies could a good cook cook if a good cook could cook cookies'!

[as_you_command]

[ Guilford does not know how to deal with this particular brand of...

He doesn't even have a word for it. The man's replies are rarely slow, and it takes a lot to catch him off-balance like this. ] Your... diligence is appreciated. I think.