I heard Dear Mun needed more 'space pirates'

[spacecaptain]

[ After much brooding contemplation on his part, Harlock finally finds the will to speak. While he's uncertain of what lies ahead for this unlikely union between muse and mun, he doesn't rebuke the thought of trusting her.

At least not yet. ]

...If you want to join my crew-- [ An uneasy silence follows until he speaks again. ]

You better be ready to not only fight but die for freedom. This is the only warning I'll give you.


( ooc: canon: space pirate captain harlock or leijiverse )

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[swordmagic]

Hmph, "Freedom" ...

There are causes far more worthy of death than the type of cage you feel more comfortable imprisoned in.

[spacecaptain]

Perhaps.

[ He grew sick of cages eons ago. ]

Though, this is what I choose to fight for.

[swordmagic]

Judging by that scar, you need to refine your cause.

...Or your technique.

[spacecaptain]

[ That comment almost wins a smile from Harlock. ]

A scar defines a man and also refines his cause.

[swordmagic]

[There's nothing even close to one from Khint.]

And indicates an error in judgement.

It suggests a man with an enemy not looking to kill, not with that strike, more to teach a lesson and force you to bear the mark of that error for all the world to see.

[spacecaptain]

You're quick to assume.

[ Harlock acknowledges with a hint of intrigue in his tone. ]

[barebacking]

A man who fights for freedom... but freedom for whom?

Do you not find anything exciting about the bonds that we find ourselves occasionally tied up in?

[spacecaptain]

For humanity.

[ He answers quickly without even a thought. As many times as Harlock had this conversation in the past with others, his answer comes with ease. ]

I was never one for chains.

[barebacking]

Humanity, and no one else?

[ ...................... ]

But it seems like they suit you.

[spacecaptain]

For all those who believe in freedom.

[ He finally replied after getting a good look at the blond. ]

...In the past, they did.

[barebacking]

[ A noncommittal sound. ]

Is that where you got that scar?

[bloodredpath]

So grim, hm?

[spacecaptain]

The price of freedom often is.

[bloodredpath]

Of course. And have they given you an answer?

[spacecaptain]

She reprimands me for doubting her.

[ He smirks somewhat. ]

[wickedthiswaycomes]

Die for freedom? How dreadful...

[spacecaptain]

[ He gives the ghostly woman a quick glance. ]

It's worth fighting for no matter how grim.

[wickedthiswaycomes]

I would hope there's a better alternative first, no? Or is your world so dismal that such a thing doesn't exist?

[spacecaptain]

It's not just the world, it's the entire universe itself.

[ He's not lying about that. ]

[wickedthiswaycomes]

Mou, how scary~! Does everyone in your world think the same?

[ Seiga has ten bucks on pessimism. ]

[ex_waywardhero187]

For freedom, huh?

[spacecaptain]

[ Well hello there, Yama. ]

The freedom all of humanity lost.

[ex_waywardhero187]

Yes, that is what the flag... our flag represents... right?

[spacecaptain]

[ He glances over at Yama for only a quick second before answering. ]

Yes.

[ex_waywardhero187]

[ He breathes in and lets out a soft sigh. ]

You know, Nami said the same thing as you did. I was weighed down by bonds and she thought I'd be happier without them...

[ ... ] I don't hate my brother. But then, I never hated him. He was really difficult to understand, and I think that I was the cause for ... that distance.

So, I'm no longer holding onto those chains. I can say I can be a better crew member to Arcardia.