I might be able to recall a certain philosopher friend of mine who would've come up with an idea like that centuries ago... But it's lost to time now. Perhaps one day I'll think about those possibilities.

[ although, he's lying in a way. for there were plenty of murrs back home that take form of the shattered fragments of his soul -- surely there might be one shard who would love shylock back?

fufu. such a frivolous thought. ]

Swords weren't meant to feel emotions, after all. But it is a blessing, at the very least. Certain people would kill for even an inkling of emotion that you're experiencing at this very moment, Mr. Norimune. [ certain people who'd do some wild shit just to feel something... ] Take your time, is all I'm trying to say.