[Voice-testing; Chimera Ant Arc spoilers might follow]

[betmylifeonit]

[An initially tentative, then assured tap-tap-tapping of a cane before Komugi's footsteps follow in succession. An uneasy expression and a small voice.]

This place... it's much wider than the supreme leader's chambers. There's no ceiling, I don't think, but I don't feel a draft.

Um, are we in a very large place? I'm... His Majesty didn't call me to play him again, did he? But, it's too soon for another Gungi tournament, isn't it?

"Mundane"? Ah, I'm being moved here? No cost?! I-it's an honour, Mundane-sama...!

[A big smile, tone turning exuberant, perhaps overly so:] I won't cost you much, promise! I travel light, um, rather, I'm not bringing in anything other than the clothes on my back and a Gungi board... actually, what I mean is, I'll save you a lot, someone like me doesn't need to switch on the lights! Electricity would be wasted on me, ehehe...

Are you sure you meant to bring me in?

Comments

[imvho]

[Zhen Chan is probably a bit tricky to notice before he speaks, to a blind person. He tends to float rather than walk, cross legged in the air.]

To live with only the necessities of body and mind, without any worries in your heart, is a fine way to live.

[betmylifeonit]

Who—?

[She does jump at the sudden voice, turning a bit warily in his direction, before smiling. She must have missed him, somehow!

Then, it's what he says that gives her further pause. She has to turn it over in her mind for a bit first, then:]

What a strange thing to say... we've got to work 'til we're dead, I've never heard someone talk about such a carefree life before— but well, maybe, maybe I understand a little bit... I'm sure it would be! But, I still have all my brothers and sisters to worry about, so, even if I'm not worried about myself, I still have to worry about others' needs.

I'm the only one who makes enough money, ehe...

[cattiest]

[ This was the girl important to the Chimera Ants...? He didn't really get to know her very well since she was really more of a hostage... ]

Aren't you being too down on yourself? [ Annoying. ]

[betmylifeonit]

[Oh, it's the little boy who didn't explain anything to her and wouldn't put her down... she makes a face, then:]

Down? Oh, no! No, no, no, I'm VERY happy! The only thing that could make me happier... let's see... is another game of Gungi with His Majesty!

It's just fact. I'm a good-for-nothing with only one talent and that's Gungi.