[ Majima's gaze turned faraway, like he was remembering something that had happened a lifetime ago. Maybe two. What did he believe in? In the old days, he would have had plenty of answers -- his Family, maybe. Himself. The idea that even those who had been rejected and cast aside by society could find meaning and belonging in the oaths they'd taken. ]
That's a tough question. Feel like that list used to be a lot longer.
[ He turned to lean up against a blank section of the wall, tilting his head upwards with a soundless sigh. Right now more than anything, his fingers itched for a cigarette. ]
The past couple years, they feel kinda like a fever dream. Like everyone's gone nuts. I think it's 'cause of all the cash pouring into Japan -- no one knows where it came from or when it's gonna end, but they've forgotten it was ever different. And it's changed everybody.
Used to think that that the world made sense. Like there were rules. But now...
[ He seemed to come to some decision. When Majima looked back up at Eddie, his gaze was clear. ]
Duty. Honor. The people I care about.
[ Even now, with all that had happened, there were the things he wouldn't compromise on. Even if no one else felt the same. ]
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That's a tough question. Feel like that list used to be a lot longer.
[ He turned to lean up against a blank section of the wall, tilting his head upwards with a soundless sigh. Right now more than anything, his fingers itched for a cigarette. ]
The past couple years, they feel kinda like a fever dream. Like everyone's gone nuts. I think it's 'cause of all the cash pouring into Japan -- no one knows where it came from or when it's gonna end, but they've forgotten it was ever different. And it's changed everybody.
Used to think that that the world made sense. Like there were rules. But now...
[ He seemed to come to some decision. When Majima looked back up at Eddie, his gaze was clear. ]
Duty. Honor. The people I care about.
[ Even now, with all that had happened, there were the things he wouldn't compromise on. Even if no one else felt the same. ]