[ . . . well. he seems to be thinking about it, tilting his head response.

would he still be here?]

... probably not? [he's not sure, but if he were to take a guess...] I think when swords break, it's like when humans die. We don't really know where our spirits go, but they can't be reached anymore.

[he knows, at least, that this type of discussion bothers itsuki. any talk of buzen going first. again.

he cups his cheek and lets his thumb brush over his face]

I'm okay.