We've long outlasted our masters, I'm sure you're aware of that.
[And the weight of that statement doesn't escape him, but he feels it needs to be said. Their former owners are an intrinsic part of them and will always have a lasting influence...but they are gone]
If nothing else, it's in poor taste to disparage the dead... Even if it's another version of yourself.
[Horikawa doubts they're going to agree about the manner of Mitsutada's death, but there are certain courtesies even a difference of opinion ought to observe]
You've both called him incompetent and claimed he slacked in his duties.
[Horikawa may not be the sharpest blade, but he's not one to let his allies be spoken of in such a way.
They're his comrades and for that, he won't stand for any belittlement]
And since you weren't there to see what happened, I don't believe you can assert either as truth. He fought alongside us bravely, and it's because of him that the rest of us are here and whole. I count none of that as failure on his part.
[On his own for not being able to do the same in return? Yes. But he sees no way to fault Mitsutada in this]
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[And the weight of that statement doesn't escape him, but he feels it needs to be said. Their former owners are an intrinsic part of them and will always have a lasting influence...but they are gone]
If nothing else, it's in poor taste to disparage the dead... Even if it's another version of yourself.
[Horikawa doubts they're going to agree about the manner of Mitsutada's death, but there are certain courtesies even a difference of opinion ought to observe]
no subject
[ His expression darkens, and he folds his arms - though not in an outrightly aggressive way. ]
That was no disparagement. I was merely stating the truth.
[ With that, he falls silent, indicating that he had little else to say. ]
no subject
[Horikawa may not be the sharpest blade, but he's not one to let his allies be spoken of in such a way.
They're his comrades and for that, he won't stand for any belittlement]
And since you weren't there to see what happened, I don't believe you can assert either as truth. He fought alongside us bravely, and it's because of him that the rest of us are here and whole. I count none of that as failure on his part.
[On his own for not being able to do the same in return? Yes. But he sees no way to fault Mitsutada in this]
wow he's such an ass i'm so sorry
Nameless finds little obligation to elaborate nor accept. ]
it's all good
[Suggesting that someone will outgrow this attitude since he has once before? Yes, Horikawa is certainly doing that.
And aware this conversation has reached its limits, he turns to take his leave]
Should you find yourself with laundry that needs attending to, it's much easier if you leave it close to the door.
[He may not like the new attitude, but he'll forever remain a team player. Besides, he owes at least that much to the ally he lost today]