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Satsuki listened without interruption, allowing Sheele to correct her assumption. Rather than offense, a thoughtful look crossed her features.
“I see.” —— “Then I misjudged your meaning.”
“Knowing one’s shortcomings is considerably different from surrendering to them.”
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Yet she did not dismiss the proposal. Her arms folded as she considered Sheele with the scrutiny of a commander assessing an unfamiliar recruit.
“If you truly desire discipline, I can provide it.” —— “But I will not indulge halfhearted effort merely because we are friendly.”
Satsuki remained comfortably seated beneath that crimson scrutiny, unmoved by the warning. If anything, the witch’s words only sharpened her interest.
“Fear without understanding is merely surrender to imagination.” —— “I prefer knowledge before judgment.”
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Satsuki steadied Sheele until she was firmly on her feet, releasing her hand only once certain she would remain there. The self-deprecating admission drew a slight furrow of her brow.
“You are unharmed. That is what matters.”
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Satsuki folded her arms, regarding the woman more thoughtfully now.
“That is a flaw requiring discipline, not proof that you are incapable.” —— “If you continually declare yourself useless, eventually you will begin treating the claim as fact.”
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Satsuki regarded the conjured chair before taking her seat with effortless composure, one leg crossing over the other. Neither the display nor his title seemed enough to unsettle her.
“Bravery?” —— “I see little purpose in fearing what I have yet to understand.”
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Satsuki’s gaze followed his toward the town below, autumn air stirring lightly through her hair. The invitation drew a thoughtful pause.
“I suppose I have wandered long enough for one day.” —— “Very well. I shall accept your hospitality.”
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Satsuki remained unmoved by the declaration, even as the Gorgon’s graceful motion ceased. Her gaze sharpened, assessing rather than intimidated.
“Then you have experience.” —— “But a graveyard of past victories tells me little of the woman standing before me now.”
Satsuki regarded the ninja’s confidence with a raised brow, neither dismissing nor indulging it. A faint trace of amusement touched her otherwise composed expression.
“Confidence is easily declared.” —— “Very well. Show me whether yours is deserved.”

















