-- Because they can't. And to a degree, neither can centaurs that weigh about two tons. But you'd be surprised how much that doesn't matter when you're absurdly tall and have arms as well as horse legs.
That's gonna be how Kasumi finds Chiron on this fine afternoon -- standing only on his hind legs with his front hooves firmly propped against a tree trunk, bracing him as he reaches up and drags one of the higher tree branches down to his level. From it he yanks out two homemade arrows, and once they are safely deposited in his arrow pouch, he releases the branch, watching as half the tree violently lurches back in place from the force.
His task done, he pushes himself off and stamps his hooves into the earth a few times, getting a feel for the ground -- and only then sees that he's being watched.]
[every time i'm reminded of how tall chiron is i feel shook all over again
Kasumi knows fuckall about horses, though, so this sure is a thing to stumble across during your daily jog. She slow downs to a stop, and only seems to realize she's staring when he greets her.]
O-Oh, good afternoon! [Quick, jerky bow.] How are you today?
[That poor tree needs a hug after everything it's been through. She gives him a curious look like while he pats it, her gaze sliding over to the arrow pouch. Huh.]
It's not the same as training at the gym, but the fresh air really does make up for it.
[Hm... he knows what a gym is, as well as the various types of equipment you can find inside (thank you, Holy Grail), but he does give her an impressed look all the same]
Rhythmic gymnastics! [Or at least, that's what it looked like from what was shown in the game... Atlus, please.] I'm still only in high school, but one day I'm going to compete on an international level.
[No he is really into basic convos like this. He loves to learn!!]
Where I hail from, competitions were held inside the country, but nothing on a national level. I can only imagine those who reach such heights must be skilled indeed.
They are! I wish I could show you a gymnastics competition. Professional athletes are on a whole other level.
[Maybe she will ask the leaders if they can get a recording or something... It would a nice alternative to, uh, the lack of content on the TVs. But for now—]
If you don't mind me asking, however... Where is it that you're from?
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-- Because they can't. And to a degree, neither can centaurs that weigh about two tons. But you'd be surprised how much that doesn't matter when you're absurdly tall and have arms as well as horse legs.
That's gonna be how Kasumi finds Chiron on this fine afternoon -- standing only on his hind legs with his front hooves firmly propped against a tree trunk, bracing him as he reaches up and drags one of the higher tree branches down to his level. From it he yanks out two homemade arrows, and once they are safely deposited in his arrow pouch, he releases the branch, watching as half the tree violently lurches back in place from the force.
His task done, he pushes himself off and stamps his hooves into the earth a few times, getting a feel for the ground -- and only then sees that he's being watched.]
Good afternoon.
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Kasumi knows fuckall about horses, though, so this sure is a thing to stumble across during your daily jog. She slow downs to a stop, and only seems to realize she's staring when he greets her.]
O-Oh, good afternoon! [Quick, jerky bow.] How are you today?
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[Patting the poor tree that had to endure both his weight and his abuse as he smiles at her]
Out for a run, I assume?
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[That poor tree needs a hug after everything it's been through. She gives him a curious look like while he pats it, her gaze sliding over to the arrow pouch. Huh.]
It's not the same as training at the gym, but the fresh air really does make up for it.
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You train regularly?
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I compete in gymnastics, so it's important that I maintain a routine even here. My coach would never allow me to hear the end of it if I didn't.
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Is there any part of gymnastics that you excel in?
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[No he is really into basic convos like this. He loves to learn!!]
Where I hail from, competitions were held inside the country, but nothing on a national level. I can only imagine those who reach such heights must be skilled indeed.
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[Maybe she will ask the leaders if they can get a recording or something... It would a nice alternative to, uh, the lack of content on the TVs. But for now—]
If you don't mind me asking, however... Where is it that you're from?
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[not everyone here is human and all, or at least not from Earth]
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[... She can't hide the way her gaze slides over to his, uh, horse half.]
Though, ah... I do admit, I've never met someone quite like you before. Are all humans like you in your version of Earth?
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[He just says this... like it is no big deal]
Centaurs are creatures of myth in the modern day.
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[He says it so casually, and yet. She looks so concerned now.]
Does that mean... you have to live in hiding, Archer-san?
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[-- can't be ostracized if you're dead]
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W-What? [ARCHER??] I swear, I won't tell anybody. But... Archer-san, that's...
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It's simply the truth of things.
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I can't agree with that, but... I don't disagree with wanting to use your wish to help others, either.