[Friend, rival, they're the same thing, right? Another thing people with egos enjoy is having them stroked— and Itto's chest actually puffs out a little bit as he eagerly accepts that bit of praise.
That's definitely a title someone can have. He's adding it to his growing list.]
You seek to learn from the master?
[It doesn't matter that he's never won a game, don't worry about it.]
[ To Childe, a friend and a rival are absolutely the same. It seems like he and this Itto fellow will get along just fine. Lumine really did him a solid, here! ]
I have! I want to take some back home with me to Snezhnaya, you see, and battle them with my little brother. Who knows, maybe the art of onikabuto battling will even catch on there!
[ He extends the beetle in his hand towards Itto. ]
Give me a glimpse into your mind. What do you make of this one?
[He closes his eyes for a moment as he rests a crooked index finger against his chin, nodding.]
I see, I see. Very noble of you!
[He opens his eyes once more, though his hand remains right where it is as he leans in to get a better look at the beetle in question without taking it for himself.]
This is a pretty impressive specimen! On the bigger end of mid-sized, so he might not be as heavy a hitter as some, but he should move faster! Hard to get an age estimate on thise little guy, though...
[ Hmm, those were his speculative impressions of the onikabuto as well. It's good to know his intuition wasn't off! Maybe he'll wind up being a natural at this, which means Teucer will be, too. He'll be even better than Childe could ever be. ]
Ah, so age plays a part too, then? I see, I see...fascinating. What's the ideal age for a fighting onikabuto? Young and spry, or seasoned with a bit of experience?
[ They're not too unlike Fatui recruits, if this winds up being the case! There may be even more he can draw from in his, ahem, professional life. ]
Sure does! Just like with people. You get older, things start breaking down, right?
[Not something either of them has to worry about just yet, but those are just the facts of life.]
Of course, all ages have their pros and cons. If you get a young one, they've got more energy and feel like they've got something to prove, so they'll have a lot of drive— but they can get reckless in the heat of the moment.
[He gives a sage nod as he straightens up and folds his arms across his broad chest.]
Experienced means they'll make more calculated decisions during battle, but get one that's too old, and they'll tire out quickly. It's a delicate balance, my friend.
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[Friend, rival, they're the same thing, right? Another thing people with egos enjoy is having them stroked— and Itto's chest actually puffs out a little bit as he eagerly accepts that bit of praise.
That's definitely a title someone can have. He's adding it to his growing list.]
You seek to learn from the master?
[It doesn't matter that he's never won a game, don't worry about it.]
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I have! I want to take some back home with me to Snezhnaya, you see, and battle them with my little brother. Who knows, maybe the art of onikabuto battling will even catch on there!
[ He extends the beetle in his hand towards Itto. ]
Give me a glimpse into your mind. What do you make of this one?
[ Let him see the master in action. ]
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[He closes his eyes for a moment as he rests a crooked index finger against his chin, nodding.]
I see, I see. Very noble of you!
[He opens his eyes once more, though his hand remains right where it is as he leans in to get a better look at the beetle in question without taking it for himself.]
This is a pretty impressive specimen! On the bigger end of mid-sized, so he might not be as heavy a hitter as some, but he should move faster! Hard to get an age estimate on thise little guy, though...
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Ah, so age plays a part too, then? I see, I see...fascinating. What's the ideal age for a fighting onikabuto? Young and spry, or seasoned with a bit of experience?
[ They're not too unlike Fatui recruits, if this winds up being the case! There may be even more he can draw from in his, ahem, professional life. ]
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[Not something either of them has to worry about just yet, but those are just the facts of life.]
Of course, all ages have their pros and cons. If you get a young one, they've got more energy and feel like they've got something to prove, so they'll have a lot of drive— but they can get reckless in the heat of the moment.
[He gives a sage nod as he straightens up and folds his arms across his broad chest.]
Experienced means they'll make more calculated decisions during battle, but get one that's too old, and they'll tire out quickly. It's a delicate balance, my friend.