#roninsae

She can't remember the last time she stepped into a bar like this. Maybe it was moments before her father was presented as a sacrificial lamb by the system.

There's a rumoured journalist who is following the gritty details of Shido — or, that was what she gleaned out of Amamiya Ren when they spoke when he recovered as much as he did from the interrogation.

So, she sat there whilst nursing a glass of whiskey highball.

Step one, patiently sit and wait for journalist 'Ohya Ichiko' to get inebriated enough that Sae's presence wouldn't be considered a threat. Step two, establish rapport, buy more drinks. Step three, obtain informa—

Momentarily, she sees a figure bearing an uncanny resemblance to herself. Sae furrows her brows. Surely, she can't be this much of a lightweight. Arms fold across her chest, she chews on the inside of her cheeks.

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"You have to."

It was rare for him to be so... forceful in his tone, at least to one of his teammates. Sure, he was their leader but he tended to use a much gentler hand when giving orders. The only exception was whenever he felt they were putting themselves at risk.

Which was definitely the case for their newest recruit.

"Look, I get why you're pushing yourself so hard. Believe me, I know what a guilty conscience can do to you."

Granted, most of his guilt was self-inflicted, blaming himself for things that were entirely out of his control, simply because he could've stopped it. He knew it wasn't... healthy to think like that, but he couldn't help himself.

Regardless of where it came from, he knew what it was like to want so badly to atone for something that nothing else mattered. And it had taken him a while to break out of that cycle, something he'd only done through the help of his friends... her sister especially.

If he could prevent her from making the same mistakes... he had to try.

"But you need to pace yourself. You're still new at this, and taking on the monsters of the Metaverse is very taxing, even with powers. If you keep going the way you are, you'll burn yourself out, and then how are you going to save anyone?"

"It's like I'm a cat with nine lives...or a coakroach, but a really cute, charming one." But if he's a cat, seven lives was more accurate considering...well being erased out of existence twice.

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🌈 ― Aesthetically pleasing blog.

I gotta give it to @wildbolt on this one - their aesthetic is so nice, something about the lightened colors feels very comforting and very pleasant to look at. Plus, their blog just gives me all of the nostalgic feels. Hope to write with them in the future.

⭐️ ― Convincing portrayal of a canon character.

Going for another pretty new mutual here - @gxtchas I think does a great job of capturing that S1/S2/Early S3 innocence and cheerfulness that Judai has to him - I've seen them on the dash and he's just such a goofball and so endearing and cute. Plus, their ship with @omorrow (A fantastic Asuka themselves!) is adorable.

💻 ― Excellent writing.

@roninsae - I love their idea for a different take on Sae and I think our current thread together is a lot of fun and very intriguing.

🌼 ― Creative headcanons.

Always enjoyable reading @maustoria's headcanons - they put a lot of care and thought into them!

🎙️ ― Great to talk to.

@truthprevail - Not only do they write an amazing Sae, they're fun to reminisce about GX with!

📚 ― Nice threads to read.

@hxroic-wxlls-fxrever - they always just seem to be having so much fun and I'm happy for them.

🎀 ― All-around kind person.

@ingenxum / @herotheism - Jen's someone I adore a lot and someone I genuinely want to hang out and talk with more. Just a very very kind soul, incredibly sweet.

📌 ― A staple on the dash.

I see @sylviareviar on the dash these days, thriving in the Yu-Gi-Oh! fandom - couldn't be happier for them, Sylvia's a sweet girl who'd do anything for her friends.

🏆 ― 10/10 blog, would recommend.

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