[ picture diary # 4]

[hon_ya]

[ so she didn't get elected. Nodoka had fun campaigning and met lots of people.  So she feels like she should repay Asuka for helping her with a gift of some sort. ]

hmm... I wonder what should make a good present... I need to find paints and pastels too...

[ Nodoka wanders the train looking for a hint or the art supplies. ]

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[peaceful_sword]

Hello there.

::Kenshin smiles warmly.::

This One does not believe we have met before. You were also nominated for Co-Conductor, yes?

[hon_ya]

Eh? Y-Yes, I was um... I'm Nodoka... Miyazaki Nodoka...

[peaceful_sword]

Miyazaki-dono, then. This One is Himura Kenshin.

::Kenshin smiles, resting his wrist on the hilt of his sword::

[hon_ya]

Himura-san...? It's nice to meet you... um...

eh? Is that a sword...?

[peaceful_sword]

It is. But don't worry. This sword does not cut.

And using it is something This One dislikes.

[hon_ya]

I-I see... a friend of mine uses a sword... So I suppose I got a bit curious...

You must be very strong and kind to have a sword but not use it...

[peaceful_sword]

This One is strong, yes. But strength is not how one is defined. How one uses their strength is the measure of a person.

[hon_ya]

I see... Then you must measure very high...

I wish... I wish I had more strength...

[peaceful_sword]

Seeking strength for the sake of strength will never get anyone true strength.

The purest of strength is gained from seeking to help others. That is the reason This One carries this sword.

[hon_ya]

I-I see...
[ seems a bit doubtful. After all, she's doing her best to help Negi but there's still very little that she can do. ]

[peaceful_sword]

... you seem troubled, Miyazaki-dono.

Is it anything This One may help with?