Fixing his posture, Mitsutada couldn’t help but smirk at the remark. He always made sure to look presentable, no matter if it was in the stables, in the kitchen, or on the battlefield.
“I wouldn’t call it overkill..” He blew some stray strands of hair away. ”Just because we’re swords doesn’t mean we shouldn’t look cool.” Speaking of which, as he looked over the new arrival, Doutanuki seemed to be as plain as his tone of voice. “Although, I suppose it’s not for everyone.” The smirk was plastered on his face, half amused, half concerned.
“Ahem, anyway, please make yourself at home. Aruji-sama just left with another team, so if you have any questions, please let me know.”
“ I would. “ A prompt refute; he begs to differ. This is it, that utterly apparent vanity that makes him scowl further. Not as excessive as some he knew, but obnoxious enough to have him question just what the purpose of swords had become nowadays ( cool, he says.. what the hell is cool? ). He could see the smug expression he wore as he took in the uchigatana’s own appearance, which lacked in comparison.
— ‘ He thinks he’s better than you. His neat tie and fancy suit don’t hold shit against a good, sharp edge. ‘
— ‘ Put that energy to your strength, rather than your looks. We’re not here to look cool; we’re fighting a war. ‘
Doutanuki can’t help but feel as if scolding is simply words falling on deaf ears; what does he care what others do with their appearance? As long as they hold up in battle, its none of his business. Cruel, condescending words that threaten to bubble to the surface are promptly masked with a dismissive scoff, before he speaks. “ .. What a waste of time that is. “ He is content with that.
“ I can carry myself, thanks. “ He wasn’t totally familiar with the main citadel, but he’d much rather figure it out on his own accord. “ As long as I know where to eat, train and sleep, I’ll be fine. “