[There's some visible bristling at that biting remark, but Kashuu does his best to put it aside. And it's good that he tries to, because he needs all of his concentration in order to block against that sudden lunge. It's abrupt enough that it takes him partially off his guard, and he can feel metal biting into his skin where he hadn't been quick enough to avoid.
It's not like he was unaware of the fact that Midare was serious from the start, either, but... this is the kick he needs. Even if he still refuses to believe that things are hopeless here, he knows that handling the situation in the meantime may get a little messy. That's why the same hesitance he had shown earlier isn't very present when he pushes back. He then swings his vessel forward with the intent to disarm.]
Snap out of it!! [He's got to assume that's something that can happen because otherwise, it'd mean that Midare has been like this the whole time, wouldn't it? Surely he would have noticed something-- A thought for later, maybe.] The master doesn't think you're disposable—!
[And maybe that's true, maybe it's a lie, but Kashuu will adamantly defend the master that's cared for him from the start either way.]
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It's not like he was unaware of the fact that Midare was serious from the start, either, but... this is the kick he needs. Even if he still refuses to believe that things are hopeless here, he knows that handling the situation in the meantime may get a little messy. That's why the same hesitance he had shown earlier isn't very present when he pushes back. He then swings his vessel forward with the intent to disarm.]
Snap out of it!! [He's got to assume that's something that can happen because otherwise, it'd mean that Midare has been like this the whole time, wouldn't it? Surely he would have noticed something-- A thought for later, maybe.] The master doesn't think you're disposable—!
[And maybe that's true, maybe it's a lie, but Kashuu will adamantly defend the master that's cared for him from the start either way.]