Mmm, I don't know about dependent... [So many swords have had a billion different masters, after all--and on the other hand, some were never even used in battle.] But isn't it natural that they'd influence us?
That’s sort of what I mean — you pick up and assimilate styles you’re used for and that makes your style combined and influenced by the master you have, or have had in the past.
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I mean the stands or the doors… those have splinters too. [ HEWWO. ]
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Oh--right! Of course, we'll make sure they clean up.
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Good plan. Gotta keep the training centre neat and tidy, yeah?
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Right! Especially since we have a lot of beginners.
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It seems like a pretty good balance -- we have plenty of beginners, but also plenty of people with experience to help 'em out.
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Yeah! A lot of people fight differently than I'm used to, but that's good.
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Keeps you on your toes, yeah?
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Right! Of course I like sparring with the other Shinsengumi members, but it's nice to try out other styles once in a while.
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Do all of you have similar fighting styles then?
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[waves hand in vague inherent sword fighting knowledge]
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And... the other two are Hijikata's swords?
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[YOU GOT IT]
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So. Your styles are dependant on your master.
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Not all of us, but most of us.
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