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compnetwork2014-07-01 11:30 am
wavesoakedlegs) wrote in compnetwork2014-07-01 11:30 am
[Visitor Network - Voice]
[Nothing about this situation could be considered normal, of course, but for a 16th century samurai? Some of the most basic technology in the city is a strange and unfamiliar hurdle to overcome, so the high-tech communication devices Mitsuhide was given have proven to be a big challenge for him. That, along with rest and healing, is why it's taken him quite some time to make his first post on the network.]
[Mitsuhide sounds tired and, perhaps, a little lost. That's not really down to the technological barriers, however.]
I am a newcomer here; my name is Akechi Mitsuhide, and to the power that healed Lord Motochika's mortal wound? You have my dearest thanks. I gladly dedicate myself to protecting this place in return for that blessing.
To Kobayakawa Takakage, son of Mouri Motonari, I also offer thanks. Perhaps you have not awoken yet, but I pray that you have.
[There is long pause before Mitsuhide sighs, deep and and troubled.]
Forgive me if I do not do this right. The technology of this place is of a kind I have never seen before, and it is taking a while to get used to it. Even your cooking implements are very strange to me; I fear it will be quite some time before I am truly useful in the battles you face here.
[Mitsuhide sounds tired and, perhaps, a little lost. That's not really down to the technological barriers, however.]
I am a newcomer here; my name is Akechi Mitsuhide, and to the power that healed Lord Motochika's mortal wound? You have my dearest thanks. I gladly dedicate myself to protecting this place in return for that blessing.
To Kobayakawa Takakage, son of Mouri Motonari, I also offer thanks. Perhaps you have not awoken yet, but I pray that you have.
[There is long pause before Mitsuhide sighs, deep and and troubled.]
Forgive me if I do not do this right. The technology of this place is of a kind I have never seen before, and it is taking a while to get used to it. Even your cooking implements are very strange to me; I fear it will be quite some time before I am truly useful in the battles you face here.
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[Mitsuhide trips over the word 'demons' a little, which is why he changes to 'supernatural' as a definition instead; there is meaning in that word for him that he doesn't want to dwell on right now, and it's found itself on his lips enough today as it is.]
My sword remains at my side, always; I do not know how powerful it might be in terms of harming those creatures, however.
[He has not gotten close enough to that huge demon to try it out, and had, at the time, no desire to; escape had been the priority, and his persona had worked best in assisting with that.
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[... He's hesitant to admit this, but there's a little less stigma attached to it here. He comes from a world where most people have only skill with a gun, if any weapon at all.]
I have some skill with a knife - swords are seen as an older style of weapon where I'm from.
[He chews the brown feather in his mouth thoughtfully.]
Heh. I suppose I should look into acquiring one. I am a prosecutor - and what good does it do to wield a sword of justice, if one does not know how to wield a sword in the first place?
... But I digress. If you are struggling with technology, there are some books in the local library that may be able to help. I believe there are also some librarians who assist in instructing people in the use of technology.
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[Mitsuhide trails off, and sighs softly. It's so easy to latch onto and talk about the few things he is familiar with, but it's not directly relevant to their conversation, really.]
[Thinking about the 'what ifs' isn't going to help with his current issues, either.]
Forgive me, I am moving away from the point. You ought to take up the weapon you are most drawn to; as for the books, seeking them out seems like a wise option, and I thank you for the suggestion.
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[Internally chinhandsing, but he doesn't want to say that.]
I do like the appeal of swords, though I suspect it would be wiser to practice with one made of wood before attempting an actual blade. Technology is not my strong point, but I may be able to help somewhat if you need it.
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[Mitsuhide's tone grows rather serious.]
Practising with a wooden one first is essential. Handling a proper katana immediately would be risky to both you and any you might train with, so you show wisdom in this.
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I appreciate the sentiment, though it's not one I often hear. But I've no wish to cause injury to people who have not harmed me if it's not needed.
[Anyone who goes after the one he cares about, though, will be cut down swiftly.]
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[Says Mitsuhide sincerely. There's little to none of that waiting for him back in his own world right now... not that Mitsuhide thinks that is anything but deserved on his part. He is a traitor, after all, no matter his reasons.]
But nonetheless I appreciate kindness wherever I find it.
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It is not a job which fosters feelings of kindness, and even less so for those of my profession who have found themselves on the other end of justice's blade. I once knew an inmate who was a former explosives expert, who told me that he thought there was no kindness in the system at all. I suppose that's true, but there's no room for it. Deciding the fate of a criminal is not a job for the soft-hearted.
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[More, something about this man's way of speaking...]
One might say the same of being a samurai, a general and a commander, yet these are all things I have been... and I am called soft-hearted by many.
[A soft-hearted man who made one of the most painful, difficult decisions imaginable.]
I do not know what has happened where you come from, nor the full circumstances behind what you do, but I am the wrong person to try and convince of your lack of any kind feelings.
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My apologies. I only meant to provide background information.
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Do not apologise. I am a little on edge right now, I confess.
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