It seems that Kazimir did not understand that Shimura was attempting to make a dirty joke, well that was honestly a little disappointing, but oh well there was nothing he could do.
“Wasn’t talking about getting into trouble, but okay you do you.” He commented with a gentle shrug and waved away that aspect of the conversation as he was no longer interested in it. Though he was a little interested in what kind of trouble he could get with Kazimir, Shimura guessed that sooner or later he would find that out.
Shimura honestly doubt that there wasn’t someone within the higher chains of command that could easily be seduced by good looks and a pretty smile, though not from a man but a woman. But of course, he would not express such pessimistic doubts on the good nature of the commanders, well at least, not just yet. Though the comment about his looks only working on one person did interest Shimura and caused him to cock a curious eyebrow and allow an ‘oh?’ to slip from his lips. But he did not press the subject anymore, mostly because he did not care about whoever Kazimir’s love interest was or his love life for that matter. He was far more interested in what he had to say about becoming a seated knight, and becoming one of the strongest mages within the guild.
Though he was honestly disappointed in Kazimir’s answer, it was so basic and bland. But needless to say, it was good advice on par to what his uncle would tell him. Shimura did take note that Kaz seemed to be more energetic about the risk-taking aspect, it did him a small concern.
“I’ve been developing my skills since I was a young boy Kazimir-san, so I believe that I have that part down. But something tells me I need to know the politics of Fiorie if I am to succeed and surpass you one day.” A pause.
“No offense of course.” He added in.
From an early age he was taught that knowledge was just as important as strength, and that together the two could grant him imaginable power. For that reason, Shimura did inquire about Kazimir’s path, mostly because he wanted to get a good feel for Kazimir and make connections and alliances with him. Furthermore, he wanted to determine if one day, Kazimir could become a threat. But he would inquire about his past a little more in the future, he didn’t want to be overbearing.
“I see. You know Kazimir-san, I firmly believe that some people are inherently evil or wrong, and that those people cannot be reasoned with and they do not deserve such noble acts of mercy or kindness. Instead when we come across those people, then we as rune-knights as protectors of the people, should do what must be done. My father taught me that in those situations we must be thorough and merciless, and root them out like rodents. Though, this was the same man who killed my grandfather when he nearly drove the family into ruin. You did a noble thing, but in doing so you’ve allowed him to escape.” Shimura paused turned to Kazimir, and locked eyes with him; a fierce flame had sparked in his eye.
“If you see that man again, what would you do?” he asked and maintained eye contact before breaking it.
Shimura ignored the comments about family and simply nodded when mentioned achieving great things together. “You know Kazimir-san. I want to change the world to bring peace and justice to all of Fiorie.” He walked over to the edge of the mountain and held out his hand like the city was in his grasp. “Era is so peaceful, quiet, and orderly I want to make all of Fiorie like that. Perhaps we can do it together, achieve great things together, like you said.” He paused for a moment. “But unfortunately, I don’t have the power to do so, not just yet”
He then smiled faintly and started to walk down the stairway that would lead to the town, on that terrible and long path. “Then maybe, when our great work is done. We would both find someone to settle down and have a family with, look at me being a sappy brat about things.” A smirk came across his face when Kazimir mentioned his proficiency with offensive magic, "Aye I like to burn shit, I can't wait to see how that fits with your stuff."