[Baren hums thoughtfully.... well, he could try to explain this to Okuni or - ]

Actually, yeah. I can take care of it myself though.

[Patching himself up... some part of him is still stubborn, and doesn't quite accept Kashuu having to take care of him, despite being so willing to engage in the other way around. But at least he's not headed for the door again yet.]

Can't say I'm surprised though. Some people are probably just meant to be together.

[That red string of fate sort of thing... he's not a romantic but he believes in that, in some ways. It's why he doesn't really hesitate to mention - ]

I think I'll ask him if he's up to being my sword too.