[ Stretches of silence are entirely comfortable for Endo. He's used to that kind of thing. Takiishi often goes incredibly long lengths of time without saying any at all, or by responding to certain questions with only a brief word or two. Endo loves to fill empty spaces with chatter, but it's not inherently necessary. And contrary to what people who know him may think, he actually enjoys the occasional insertion of quiet reflection, especially after making a move of his own, however small of one it may have been. It usually means whatever seeds he's attempting to plant have taken root — that a perspective is shifting, or becoming more accommodating, or simply coming to accept him.
This proves to be true with Accelerator, because his silence is followed up by a gesture of reciprocity: a question of his own. A personal one, no less, which is very getting-to-know-you in its attempt. He kind of wants to laugh in return, but he keeps himself contained, instead simply nodding before replying. ]
A long time ago.
[ Endo doesn't go around sharing his backstory, but that isn't due to any great desire to keep secrets. He actually enjoys talking about himself, especially in reference to Takiishi, and could go on and on if given the opportunity. Generally speaking, nothing that he'd reveal would hurt him. If anything, it might confuse people. But Endo also likes being surrounded by mystery. It helps fuels all the rumors concerning him and keeps him both large and fearsome in people's minds — which is very useful in his line of work. Plenty of people respect him specifically because of those rumors.
But, in this case, he needs to be both serious and careful, probably for the first time ever. Because Accelerator is stronger than him with that false power at his disposal, and truly stronger with those wings. He doesn't want to create any leads that could be followed back to Takiishi, though Endo still thinks Takiishi would have some fun fighting him. It would be too much of a risk, and Endo's real responsibility is taking care of Takiishi and preserving his happiness. So this proud topic has to be a delicate one.
He still offers truths, as that's the best way to prove a degree of sincerity, but carefully chosen and shaped so as not to give away too much. ]
I was kinda lost as a kid. I dunno where I would have ended up, but it probably wouldn't've been great.
[ At the time, Endo was content with the emptiness of his life because he didn't know any better. But he was young, his world was small, and he was insulated by people who were impressed or unnerved by his talents. A decade would have been a long time to go without feeling much of anything. It's hard to imagine now that he's so removed from all of it. ]
But I met someone, and he changed everything for me.
[ Endo's life has been dedicated to him ever since. He smiles as he says as much, but unlike every smile that's graced his face thus far, it appears a little wistful. Then, immediately brightening, he cheerfully adds: ]
Now I'm here!
[ Being carted off to the hospital by someone other than the said person.
But what he really means is his chosen lifestyle, his "career," the level of respect he's obtained, and his ability to fill all the empty places within himself with the drive to keep Takiishi happy and bits of entertainment in between.
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This proves to be true with Accelerator, because his silence is followed up by a gesture of reciprocity: a question of his own. A personal one, no less, which is very getting-to-know-you in its attempt. He kind of wants to laugh in return, but he keeps himself contained, instead simply nodding before replying. ]
A long time ago.
[ Endo doesn't go around sharing his backstory, but that isn't due to any great desire to keep secrets. He actually enjoys talking about himself, especially in reference to Takiishi, and could go on and on if given the opportunity. Generally speaking, nothing that he'd reveal would hurt him. If anything, it might confuse people. But Endo also likes being surrounded by mystery. It helps fuels all the rumors concerning him and keeps him both large and fearsome in people's minds — which is very useful in his line of work. Plenty of people respect him specifically because of those rumors.
But, in this case, he needs to be both serious and careful, probably for the first time ever. Because Accelerator is stronger than him with that false power at his disposal, and truly stronger with those wings. He doesn't want to create any leads that could be followed back to Takiishi, though Endo still thinks Takiishi would have some fun fighting him. It would be too much of a risk, and Endo's real responsibility is taking care of Takiishi and preserving his happiness. So this proud topic has to be a delicate one.
He still offers truths, as that's the best way to prove a degree of sincerity, but carefully chosen and shaped so as not to give away too much. ]
I was kinda lost as a kid. I dunno where I would have ended up, but it probably wouldn't've been great.
[ At the time, Endo was content with the emptiness of his life because he didn't know any better. But he was young, his world was small, and he was insulated by people who were impressed or unnerved by his talents. A decade would have been a long time to go without feeling much of anything. It's hard to imagine now that he's so removed from all of it. ]
But I met someone, and he changed everything for me.
[ Endo's life has been dedicated to him ever since. He smiles as he says as much, but unlike every smile that's graced his face thus far, it appears a little wistful. Then, immediately brightening, he cheerfully adds: ]
Now I'm here!
[ Being carted off to the hospital by someone other than the said person.
But what he really means is his chosen lifestyle, his "career," the level of respect he's obtained, and his ability to fill all the empty places within himself with the drive to keep Takiishi happy and bits of entertainment in between.
He's content. ]