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[hajikemomo]

I told you I'd be fine, Hitsugaya-kun

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[brokenbeliefs]

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Is this related to the topic we were discussing?

[hajikemomo]

I have... A duty to myself, a duty as a vice captain, a duty to my friends, and a duty to my zanpakuto.

Tobiume tends to come first, because without her, I cannot carry out the rest. I just need to know where she lies. If she is confused too, then I really don't have much hope in sorting myself out. I'll be alright, though. She's the kindest spirit I've ever known.

[brokenbeliefs]

Don't you wish you are free of those duties? It can be such a heavy burden at times.

Hmph.

But if you already made up your mind, I shall say nothing more.

[hajikemomo]

I cannot argue against my own choice. I wanted to be a shinigami, and while sometimes that has caused me pain... It's what I am now. It's a way to protect those I care about, and for that, I would do anything.

Opinions can change in a heartbeat, but I can hope that what I do is best for me. I know my friends can defend themselves if it comes to it, but I still want to be there for them.

Duties can be heavy, I agree, but they help shape us the same as anything else we experience. I may put aside my sword and badge one day, but I'd never stop caring about my friends.

[brokenbeliefs]

Sometimes, friends are not what they seem. Though you may be sincere in your friendship, they may not. Just remember those words.

[hajikemomo]

I learned a while ago blind faith gets you killed. I'm not that trusting.

[brokenbeliefs]

Good. It is always the people who follows blindly and could not adapt that gets killed first.

[hajikemomo]

Thinking for yourself is as important as loyalty.