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[ This has been an emotionally draining few weeks for Rin. He notes how tired she just even though she refused to outright display any weakness in front of him. Kirei is fully aware that her title of sixth head of Tohsaka family has forced her to keep contact with him -- and by extension, Jeanne Alter.

As her legal guardian, he is aware he should do something to lower her unease and stress.
Yes, he could buy her some small trinket with the small amount of silver he has acquired. It would help to ease the tension between them a marginal some but still --

Or, he could buy something he knows she is obligated to take that purposely puts stress on her. Yes, he knows what he is going to do, but likes pretend there was another option. ]

Pardon me, everyone. I am attempting to buy a gift for one of my housemates, as it were.

I have only ever bought her gifts for birthdays and holidays and so I have no idea what to get for a 'just because.' Normally, I would think a new cellphone would be a kind gift but... well, I doubt I will find that here. In any case, what would be best?

[ Unless someone knows something he does not. ]

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If she's old enough to wield a weapon get her something to defend herself with.

She is, indeed, old enough to acquire some weapon.

But, could it be that you're hinting that this world is a dangerous one?

What world isn't? Besides, it's a good skill to have. A proper weapon can last a lifetime or more and it's practical.

I suppose that is fair. Yet this world is supposed to be made on the good intentions of others, is it not? To allow for refugees of various areas of the world to come together? One would think that'd breed a less hostile environment.

Still, a weapon... there is but one I can think that she should have, then. However, I fear that it is lost to the world that we came from. I realize that I could buy another but that one had sentimental value. When a blade holds some sentiment behind it, do you think that it can last even past its usefulness, miss?

Did I say who would be hostile? You take a bunch of refugees and put them all in one place, eventually, the locals get annoyed by the extra people taking their jobs, their food, breathing their air. Not everyone is so charitable towards others.

Sentiment is all good and well, my own sword is a family heirloom [passed down through the Armstrong family for generations...], but it won't save your life. While I prefer this one, any other will do if the need arises. Form and function win out over emotion.

I see. People would find it easier to take out their frustration on a young girl than they would anyone else. That much is common sense no matter the world, then?

[ It is spoken not like it is a question, but more just another comment on the state of the world that they are in. ]

Intriguing. The blade I am thinking of getting is also an heirloom from her family. It was once her father's, you see. So I find it interesting that you also have something of that and can relate. [ A beat. ] Perhaps one day I shall see if I can acquire it, but for now... form and function will indeed be best for her.

[ And Kirei wonders if Rin will use what he gives her today to kill him. ]

Make sure she knows how to use it as well. A weapon is only as effective as the one who wields it. Anything too big or small and it's ineffective, anything she's not familiar with can be deadly.

I take it that you're one who taught others how to wield weapons? The idea of offering a weapon to someone is one thing, but what you're saying ... it shows a level of knowledge only a once teacher might have.

I'm a soldier, not a teacher.

[Dear god who would subject anyone to that?]

I just hate seeing incompetence.

I see. My mistake.

[ Hm. ]

For a young woman, I believe a dagger would work best. It's simple in its intent and design. What do you think?

Depending on the size and style? Appropriate. Easy to hide depending on her clothing style. Less likely to attract too much attention unless she's brandishing everywhere.

Puts her closer to any danger, but that also counts toward a good defense if it comes to it.

I wonder if I have enough silver for a simple dagger of that sort. Well, if it is a small blade, it most likely will not cost much, hm? Granted, that would make things more difficult since that means that she has to be closer to her opponent.

That certainly doesn't make me pleased as her guardian.

Don't get her something cheap - save the money and do it right. And if someone is that close to her they deserve what they get.

They do, indeed.

[ Oho? ] Well, then, while I save up to acquire some dagger for her, might I ask what you would get someone that is less practical?

I see no reason to get impractical gifts. All they do is take up space and clutter the room.

Try a new outfit instead. It's not like we arrived with anything but the clothes on our backs.

[ He wonders if he can find the ugliest 30-silver outfit. Probably. Bargain bins have to exist in this world. But at the same time, he humors the idea of a dagger. It would be somewhat poetic and ironically hilarious. Oh, the choices that he has. ]

So, my choices are saving up for a dagger or spending what I have on a new outfit. Both of which are rather practical all things considered. The jacket which I came in is already in partial tathers.

You do not have to go for a full outfit. Start with a piece and let her earn the rest herself. Unless she's a small child she should be capable of doing for herself in some form.

No, she certainly is not a small child.

I appreciate all the insight that you've given on this matter. I am Kirei Kotomine. I suppose I should have stated that when I started this post, but does my name matter when it is for someone else? Rhetorical question. I am told by my ward these are "rude."

Major General Olivier Armstrong. [Not that Amestris is around or anything, but she earned that damn rank thank you very much.] And I'm not sure it's rude, but it can be annoying.

I shall attempt to keep it to a minimum then, Major General. [ He won't. He enjoys needling people. It's what he takes small joys in. ] Major General. That is quite the title. You must have worked hard for it. Was it difficult for you?

[As long as he and Mustang never meet she'll be fine.]

No more difficult than for anyone else. I'm sure some might have found an easy way to through the ranks but it always shows in the end.

Indeed.

The inept are always found out. It only is unfortunate when it is in ranks such as yours since it means their weakness and ill-fit is usually only found after bloodshed. [ A beat. ] So you could say it was no more difficult than anyone else, but I doubt that it is. You humble yourself, and there is no need.

Considering our country was at, or on the verge of war since it was founded, bloodshed isn't really an indicator of much. [And please, there's no such thing as a humble Armstrong.] I assure you I am not. Unless you think my being a woman made it more difficult for me?

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