[ What's revealed is not a total surprise, given that it's Itto and all. And given that it's Itto, the choice of a gift is something that makes Gorou smile, his tail wagging. ]
[ Gorou does get that it’s a really big compliment and he’s preening
a bit inwardly about it, his tail wagging faster as his ears twitch a bit.
He studies the beetle a while longer. ]
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[Said brightly and without a moment's hesitation— there's no question in his mind about that fact, apparently.
Holding out his cupped hands, he opens them to reveal a bright green beetle with iridescent wings, not quite an onikabuto, but similar in size.]
I caught this little guy while I was helping the faeries over in Limerick! Needs a good home— thought he'd be in good hands with you!
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Really?
[ He hesitates before holding his hands out. ]
You'll have to help me, of course.
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[No question in his mind about that, anyway.]
You'll pick it up in no time, smart guy like you. You've got the heart of a warrior! Perfect for trainin' beetles!
[Really, this is one of the highest compliments someone can receive from Arataki Itto, if you think about it.]
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[ Gorou does get that it’s a really big compliment and he’s preening a bit inwardly about it, his tail wagging faster as his ears twitch a bit. He studies the beetle a while longer. ]
Teach me well, okay?