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[recycleddestiny]

[At this point, Masamune's been mulling over recent events and wondering just what the everliving fuck did he get dragged into. It's only after a bit of contemplation on this that he got frustrated and left his apartment to do some more exploration of this place.

It's not until he ends up at the Arcade that he stops, shrugging. Why not. He could use some semi-mindless entertainment at this point. There's the usual fare, but one game in particular catches his eye, and it's at this point that the feed would start recording proper.

Once set up, Masamune takes his position opposite the screen, banging on something at certain times (probably harder than what is necessary but shhhh this is a good way to get out some pent-up frustration), and then -

literally flipping a table.]

YA-HA!

[He grins wickedly as he watches the game tally up his score and lets out a satisfied huff of air. Aw yis, new distance record.]

If only Sanada were here to see this. Bet he'd be all fired up to try and beat that.

((this is a legit thing, by the way.))

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[recycleddestiny]

[... uh-oh.]

Uh - it's a kind of school, I guess. But you don't go there until you're older ... or something like that.

[nofairy]

Oh. I've never been to school.

[recycleddestiny]

[Okay that oddly explains a bit.]

Haaah? How'd you manage that one?

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[fools_journey]

[ If only he knew indeed... ]

Mmhmm. Same high school.

My name is Minato Arisato, by the way.

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[recycleddestiny]

Got it. Unfortunately I don't get the honor of having any of the others here. Oh well.

[Not that he was complaining too much, more that he's surprised some of them didn't end up getting dragged along for the ride. Yukimura, Motochika and Keiji would at least have some fun around here.

Maybe.]

Masamune. Date Masamune.

[nofairy]

I grew up in Kokiri Forest. The Kokiri don't age and they don't leave the forest, so it's not like they know much about the outside world - so most of them just learn things in the forest as they need them, and there's no real new information or anything...

[recycleddestiny]

Sounds pretty boring to me. And nobody thinks of heading out and doing something other than stay in that forest?

[nofairy]

If the Kokiri leave the forest, they die.

[recycleddestiny]

[ ..... well that shut him up for a good second while he processed that.]

Wait.

[He brings a hand to his face, pondering. He then lowers it.]

So you're tellin' me that if you leave, you die.

Okay, so -

How come you're standin' here then? [Wait he didn't really seem to include himself in the group when he mentioned the place he grew up ...]

Unless you were an exception?

[Just. Wat.]

[nofairy]

I'm... not really a Kokiri. My mother left me with them when I was a baby before she died.

[recycleddestiny]

.... okay that explains that at least.

[And the further this conversation goes, the more Masamune has no idea how to deal with it. And slightly feels like an ass. 8|]

But for what it's worth, sorry for bringing that up.

[nofairy]

... It's okay. I didn't know her, so it's kind of hard to be sad about it.

[Though it just makes him think of Saria... which does make him really sad.]

video; apologies for the delay! I'm on hiatus but I'm trying to do some old tags now!

[fools_journey]

[ That name... plus a Sanada Yukimura? ]

Ah... nice to meet you...

[ How to ask tactfully? Hm. ]

Mm, if you don't mind my asking, but is it.. ah... common where you are from to be named after historical figures...?

[recycleddestiny]

[Masamune shrugs slightly.]

Family's family ... or something like that.

[Though there is a tinge of bitterness in his voice when he says that. In all honesty, he wasn't close to any of his blood relatives save his cousin, Shigezane. Sure, he respected his father, but it was more ... distant was probably the best word for it.]

video; no worries! i'm just finally getting to these tags.

[recycleddestiny]

Haah?

[That does get him to stop and think about it, at least. Though during that moment he winces slightly, only to give a half-shake of the head and a nonchalant shrug.]

It's just what I was named, honestly. I got no idea if my folks decided it'd be cute to name me after the guy or not, but I can't complain about it.

[nofairy]

[He frowns a little, able to pick up on that. Maybe it's better to move on.]

... I'm Link, by the way.

[recycleddestiny]

[Probably for the best. Though at the very least, Masamune's expression returns to a more normal one.]

Masamune.

[nofairy]

Nice to meet you.

[He grins a little bit, looking back at the game.]

[recycleddestiny]

Anyway, you wanna give it a shot? It's pretty simple once you get the basic timing down.

[He's still contemplating another round himself, but he might as well relent at least for the moment.]

[nofairy]

Okay!

[He stands in front of the machine, watching the instructions go by. Once it starts, it's pretty clear that his reflexes are good, since he seems to be keeping up the pace pretty well.]

[recycleddestiny]

[And Masamune watches - ... huh. Not bad at all.]

Oh yeah, don't worry about forcing it with the actual tableflip - one of the guys back home almost ripped it off its hinges when he got too fired up.

[Which almost got them thrown out of the arcade. Only you, Yukimura.]

[nofairy]

Ah.

[He goes a little easier, though it's kind of clear he's getting into it.]

Hey! I could have sworn I did better than that...

[recycleddestiny]

[And honestly? That makes Masamune chuckle a bit. It's a surprisingly fun game, even if the premise sounds a bit stupid.]

Just means you gotta keep trying. Sometimes the game likes to trick you.

[nofairy]

Well it should stop doing that. That's mean!

[Totally not acting as old as he looks, but shh.]

video; ^^; And then I was on hiatus. I'm sorry.

[fools_journey]

I see. It's a good name to carry.

[ And Minato really hopes it wasn't too awkward to ask, but in any event, it's asked, and it's time to move on. But ... to what topic? ]

... gonna try to beat your record on the game or are you done for the day?