That wasn't my point. And we should both at least be able to agree that forfeiting a weapon just because it's "gross" would be idiotic.
[He doesn't seem much more than exasperated by the observation, like it's not much of a point on his radar but still not a quibble he really understands.
As the countdown begins, Shun's attention shifts to the wood pile, in case of unexpected side-effects like last time. The blossoming of a much tamer, more typical fire is almost a disappointment after all that lead-up.]
Nothing as erratic as whatever was in that effigy, then. [Or at least, not immediately.]
no subject
[He doesn't seem much more than exasperated by the observation, like it's not much of a point on his radar but still not a quibble he really understands.
As the countdown begins, Shun's attention shifts to the wood pile, in case of unexpected side-effects like last time. The blossoming of a much tamer, more typical fire is almost a disappointment after all that lead-up.]
Nothing as erratic as whatever was in that effigy, then. [Or at least, not immediately.]