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Nov. 17th, 2011 02:25 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
onwhitewingsThere are now two men in Vatheon named Sanada Yukimura, and two named ChÅsokabe Motochika. From what we know, it's entirely possible that more of each could come here as well. It's odd, isn't it?
[Mitsuhide inhales softly, and there is a bit of a pause before he continues.]
I know that at least five versions of 'Akechi Mitsuhide' exist, too. Myself, one who is like me but had a different fate, one who is slightly different, one who is very different and one who is the complete opposite of me.
Sometimes I find myself wondering just how many worlds there are, or if there is even a set number. Perhaps it is wise not to dwell on the matter too much, but...
[A sigh, and then Mitsuhide laughs quietly.]
I shall stop there.
[Filtered against Motochika (SW)]
Gracia, my girl. I'd like your opinion on something.
[Mitsuhide inhales softly, and there is a bit of a pause before he continues.]
I know that at least five versions of 'Akechi Mitsuhide' exist, too. Myself, one who is like me but had a different fate, one who is slightly different, one who is very different and one who is the complete opposite of me.
Sometimes I find myself wondering just how many worlds there are, or if there is even a set number. Perhaps it is wise not to dwell on the matter too much, but...
[A sigh, and then Mitsuhide laughs quietly.]
I shall stop there.
[Filtered against Motochika (SW)]
Gracia, my girl. I'd like your opinion on something.
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Date: 2011-11-17 02:47 pm (UTC)Two Yukimura's and two Motochika's...I wonder what father's other versions are really truly like?
[ She's curious to find out about the Mitsuhide that's "completely opposite" of him, but before she can voice that out, the filtered part comes up. ]
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Date: 2011-11-17 02:49 pm (UTC)Ohh, something that I can help father with! [ Gracia smiles widely, happily. ] Tell me what is on your mind!
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Date: 2011-11-17 02:51 pm (UTC)First, you must promise to keep this secret from Lord Motochika.
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Date: 2011-11-17 02:53 pm (UTC)I promise! I won't tell him anything!
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Date: 2011-11-17 02:55 pm (UTC)[He taps his chin with his free hand.]
I am considering getting a tattoo done.
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Date: 2011-11-17 03:00 pm (UTC)A tattoo? Like the one on Motochika's shoulder? Or like the one Vatheon gave us when we came here? [ She points to her neck, where the cursed mark was placed on her. ]
[ She pauses shortly, then continues. The smile on her lips is more amused than anything else, now. ]
If father really wants one, then I'd want one for him too! But why a tattoo all of a sudden?
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Date: 2011-11-17 03:05 pm (UTC)[He hums briefly.]
Yes. Very like the one on Lord Motochika's shoulder.
[It's a somewhat shy expression that crosses his features then; his next response should answer your question, Gracia.]
Identical to it, actually.
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Date: 2011-11-17 03:14 pm (UTC)A tattoo doesn't seem so bad! How will you show everyone when you wear such long clothing, though? Will you place it on your face?
[ It takes her a while to understand the implication of his sentence, but it comes to her eventually, and she stifles a knowing giggle. ]
I understand now. Father is doing it for Motochika; that's why I shouldn't tell him about it!
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Date: 2011-11-17 03:18 pm (UTC)[He rubs the back of his head, blushing a little at that stifled giggle.]
That's right, and only he will need to see it, so it doesn't matter that it will be hidden most of the time.
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Date: 2011-11-17 03:27 pm (UTC)Can I see it too?
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Date: 2011-11-17 03:30 pm (UTC)[His eyes slide shut.]
I wanted a permanent mark on my body, just in case...
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Date: 2011-11-17 03:34 pm (UTC)[ A brief expression of worry flashes in her eyes, but it doesn't last very long. Gracia tilts her head to the side again, at the mention of a permanent mark. ]
Just in case of what, father?
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Date: 2011-11-17 03:41 pm (UTC)[He considers her request for a moment.]
I... perhaps you can. I will think on that a little more before the time comes, Gracia.
[Mitsuhide's eyes open, and he looks at Gracia with eyes that definitely contain an element of sadness. He is holding back the strong feelings, however.]
In case he and I are ever seperated.
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Date: 2011-11-17 03:55 pm (UTC)[ Now she might be having second thoughts on letting him go through with it. She wasn't aware of the process involved. Though if he was really that determined... ]
Tell me right away, I'll be there with you until it finishes!
[ Her gaze softens considerably. So it was along those lines again, huh? She remains silent for a while, uncomfortable with the words forming in her mind. When she does reply, it's of a hesitant tone. ]
Having a tattoo on your shoulder will...remind you of Motochika?
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Date: 2011-11-17 04:08 pm (UTC)I will consider it.
[He thinks for a moment before replying, in a slow and quiet tone.]
It will be... like a link. An enduring mark of our relationship, even if Vatheon... even if it steals away my memories of that love.
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Date: 2011-11-17 04:20 pm (UTC)What? You mean they have to prick you with something sharp and then...the paint...[ Gracia shudders. ] I never knew! Consider it well, alright father? I'll tell the man who'll put the tattoo on you to stop immediately if I see you in too much pain! So that you can rest for a bit before continuing again!
[ If it was up to her, she'd rather he stopped all together, but considering his willpower and, more importantly, his motivations for getting a tattoo in the first place...Gracia's learned not to question things like that. ]
I see. [ Another solemn pause. ] Father, you -- [ The words are lost in her own thoughts and sad reveries. He's doing his best to keep his time in Vatheon forever in his heart and mind. She feels guilty. She's been moping around ever since she returned to normal. What has she been doing to make sure she remembers, even if they make her forget?
Nothing. It depresses her even more, ironically.
Gracia remains silent, and does not finish her sentence. She decides to stare at the floor again. ]
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Date: 2011-11-17 04:33 pm (UTC)[He sighs, lightly, and manages a smile for her. He did not want this conversation to result in such a thing. Neither of them need it.]
Do not fall into depression. Not right now. There is no need; I am not just doing it for that reason, you know. We talk of love, which is a great thing.
wait what i didn't read the previous replies, you saw nothing asdfhjkl;
Date: 2011-11-21 01:52 pm (UTC)You mean, by getting this tattoo identical to Motochika, you're also expressing how much he means to you. Right?
SURE I DIDN'T ;D
Date: 2011-11-21 01:56 pm (UTC)[He nods just a little. That's better; he wants her to be happy right now.]
Amongst the many scars that mark my body, I will bear this as a symbol of that affection.
YOU'RE A DOLL <3
Date: 2011-11-21 02:00 pm (UTC)...Scars?
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Date: 2011-11-21 02:08 pm (UTC)Of course. Why does that surprise you, my girl?
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Date: 2011-11-21 02:15 pm (UTC)I never saw them. I mean, I never thought father would get hurt that badly that it would make scars...I should protect father harder, from now on...
[ In her eyes, no matter what he may say or do, Gracia would never stop idolizing Mitsuhide. So it came as a huge shock that even though she knew her father was the best, the strongest! He still got hurt.
Silly, huh? ]
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Date: 2011-11-21 02:22 pm (UTC)[He regards Gracia with soft, thoughtful eyes. There is so much she still doesn't understand, despite his attempts to teach her and help her in such matters.]
It is not your duty to protect me; you do not need to put yourself in that position. These scars are a mark of the sacrifice every samurai makes.
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Date: 2011-11-21 02:30 pm (UTC)I am Akechi Mitsuhide's daughter. I must protect my father.
[ She looks up from underneath long lashes to ask one other question. She's eager to ask it as well, despite her tone. The way her back is arched forward, as if ready to leap...Yes, she's definitely looking for an answer for this one. ]
Sacrifice...tell me about it, father. What should I sacrifice to make a peaceful land?
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Date: 2011-11-21 02:34 pm (UTC)[A slight sigh. This is a difficult topic for Mitsuhide; in essence, what he gave up was everything he had, everything he cared for. He does not want that for her.]
I cannot tell you that. Only you can determine what is necessary, what you are willing to give.
But do not give everything you have.
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Date: 2011-11-21 02:40 pm (UTC)[ Gracia bites her lip. ]
But...I don't know -- should I get scars too? Should I keep fighting even if I don't want to anymore? Why shouldn't I give everything I have for something that means the world to me?
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Date: 2011-11-21 02:41 pm (UTC)I gave all I had, and lost everything that mattered to me.
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Date: 2011-11-21 02:47 pm (UTC)Father...
[ Gracia shakes her head, rapidly. No, this wasn't the time for this! Not now! Not when he just needed her to be there, to help him. ]
I - I'll help you hide from Motochika after you get your tattoo, okay? I'll make up excuses, and try my best not to look him in the eye!
[ Back to the topic at hand. That always helped. He needed her now. There was no time to think about the issues she still couldn't quite resolve. ]
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Date: 2011-11-21 06:17 pm (UTC)[He nods.]
Thank you.
[This is supposed to be a happy time, and he will hold onto that.]
I will not need to hide from him, however; just hide the tattoo. Keep the secret, and all will be well, my girl.
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Date: 2011-11-19 05:21 pm (UTC)[He hums, thoughtfully.]
As far as I know, none of us were. That means we can count a sixth Akechi Mitsuhide as known to exist.
[THIS IS STILL SO WIERD.]
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Date: 2011-11-20 02:34 am (UTC)[Her eyes widen a little] A sixth? Even though it's possible, it's very hard to imagine!
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Date: 2011-11-20 08:47 pm (UTC)[He chuckles lightly.]
Extremely so. Vatheon opens our eyes to a reality that goes well beyond what any might expect to be real.
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Date: 2011-11-21 12:58 pm (UTC)[She taps her chin] I'd say. It also makes me wonder, if there are many versions of you, then how about the rest of us?
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Date: 2011-11-21 01:07 pm (UTC)[Mitsuhide slides his eyes shut.]
Mmm... I would say there are likely multiple versions of everyone.
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Date: 2011-11-23 03:58 pm (UTC)[She raises her eyebrow]
I wonder what another version of me would be like. Given how a country's history can be shaped, I'm also a little nervous.
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Date: 2011-11-24 04:41 pm (UTC)WHOA LATENESS MY BAD-
Date: 2011-11-19 05:13 pm (UTC)S'ALL GOOD Aniki you are lucky Moetochika isn't coming to Vat 8|
Date: 2011-11-19 05:19 pm (UTC)[He sighs, lightly.]
There is every chance it might happen, one day. Who knows what Vatheon will do?
... OH GOD NO. why would you ever-
Date: 2011-11-19 05:26 pm (UTC)/HAS AN ACCOUNT
Date: 2011-11-19 05:29 pm (UTC)What would happen if one of them just so happened to be a Little Princess?
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Date: 2011-11-20 01:26 am (UTC)The other Sanada Yukimura is not what I quite expected ...
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Date: 2011-11-20 08:48 pm (UTC)[Also loud. REALLY REALLY LOUD. But Mitsuhide is far too polite to say that... right now, anyway.]
I have heard about your encounter with him at the stables.
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Date: 2011-11-24 08:21 pm (UTC)I surprised the word got around so fast. Do not worry, none of your horses are injured, Lord Mitsuhide.