Mun plays Samurai Warriors: Chronicles; muse is blissfully unaware of his counterpart's fate

[devotionary]

Do dry your tears, my lady; it truly pains me to see you in such a disheartened state. From what little I have gathered, you performed your duties to excellence during this, oh, Incident at Honnōji, was it called? Rest assured, whatever outcome was responsible for your distress, I'm certain lord Nobunaga would find your efforts commendable. Myself, as well.

[...]

... ah, so it is not over? Then, you must rise to the challenge and face your fate. You claim this Battle of Yamazaki will be your hardest yet, but I know you are someone who can accomplish any goals you set your mind into. You shall succeed. I will be by your side, will I not?

[ UGLY TEARS. UGLY TEARS. ]

... oh, please do not start again. Perhaps I am not good at this...

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[wavesoakedlegs]

Commendable?

[...]

I would tell you to steel yourself, but it would do no good.

[devotionary]

[... welp, this is not awkward, nope.]

... ah. You must be one of those "alternates" I was told about. My... counterpart, was it?

[wavesoakedlegs]

Yes.

[Mitsuhide is used to this kind of thing by now, but it never stops being strange... or distressing, in many ways.]

Not quite from the same source that your Lady Mundane now engages with, but close enough to know what has been and what is coming. I take it she concealed the events of Honnōji from you?

[devotionary]

[Yeeeeaah, it's not a walk in the park for this one, either.]

She did. In fact, she refuses to speak about these battles at all, or any events she has been witnessing, for that matter. It is... concerning, but there is not much I can do to offer assistance for as long as this predicament remains.

[... no, baby, trust me, you are helping. By not knowing. LET ME CARRY THE BURDEN1!!1!!]

[wavesoakedlegs]

You will find out in time. In such an environment as this, it is inevitable... especially if Lord Motochika is anywhere nearby.

[The man otherwise known as 'Mister Blunt' is not one for being soft about a situation, after all.]

When you find out, be that soon or in a time far in the future, know that I did as I had to, to protect what was important.

[No matter how much it hurt to do it.]

[behisstrength]

Your compassion is your strength, Mitsuhide. Your ability does not fail you.

Yet you respond to the surface problem without comprehension of the true depths beneath. What can you accomplish with only a shallow understanding of the situation at hand? Show your resolve!

[devotionary]

[... okay, why is this weirdo talking to him so casually? Dude, even enemies show some respect, you know. 8|]

I... appreciate your kind words, lord Motochika. [Even though he doesn't get it. But hey, someone here needs to show some manners.]

Nevertheless, I'm afraid this lady refuses to disclose any further information about these events, regardless of my best attempts. She seems to believe this is for my own sake.

[behisstrength]

[Motochika's tone gains an undercurrent of challenge.]

Do you believe that it is best?

[devotionary]

[...]

... I must place my faith on my lady.

[He's pretty good at this denying uncertainties deal, you see. And also blindingly trusting people that may or may not be worth it. Spoilers: Mundane may be worse than Nobunaga.]

[behisstrength]

So be it.

[Motochika has never sought to change people, but he knows his own Mitsuhide well. Though this one is different to his, there are some parts of Mitsuhide's nature that remain unchanged.]

Watch that you do not silence your own voice.

[whitebows]

Father! As long as you are here, there is nothing you can't do! Father is the strongest after all! And you have me as well! I'll fight with you, father! Please take me with you!

BABY ;A;

[devotionary]

[FJKJSDFDSFD;; BABY STOP THAT YOU'RE EMBARRASSING DADDY ALREADY]

... honestly, I wonder if you will ever learn some modesty, my child.

DADDY /);3;/)

[whitebows]

It's alright, father! As long as you are safe, I don't mind if no one thinks I'm ladylike! It means I can stay by your side much longer!

GET IN MY ARMS FOREVER ;A;

[devotionary]

[B-but. But daddy minds... ]

My safety was never a concern; however, I'm afraid I might not be able to say the same about yours. [Don't think daddy didn't see that huge slip and fall you took in the ice, baby.]

;3; YES, FATHER!

[whitebows]

[NO ONE SAW THAT. Munna made sure of it! She makes a pouty face.]

Father does not need to worry! Gracia will become strong! I will train every day just like your warriors! Oh! I know! I will go on a journey as they have! I can make father proud! Isn't that right, Munna? Let's leave first thing tomorrow!

[chandelure]

[oops, she... is going to ignore the words of comfort and focus on the incidents in question.]

From the sounds of it, I take it you aren't familiar with either of those events?

[devotionary]

[WOW SHAUNTAL ARE YOU GOING TO BE A JERKASS, TOO?]

I'm afraid not. My lady insists this is for my own good, though I cannot help feeling concerned. [Both over the mun and... whatever these events entail.]

[chandelure]

[WHEN ISN'T SHE???]

That's more than understandable. From what you said earlier, it seems like she's quite distraught over this. And since it likely relates to you as well, it makes perfect sense that you would be concerned about it!

[devotionary]

[WOW RUDE]

That's right. And yet, I'm not sure how much good can come from pressing her for answers. Her eyes well up at the very mention of... that word. [He means "Honnoji" btw.]

[shadow_gambler]

It sounds like a good challenge.

[destroytocreate]

Ha... foolish.

S C R E A M

[devotionary]

Lord Nobunaga--!

[HMM. You look a little different, though. And not just appearance-wise, either.]

[destroytocreate]

No Nobunaga would find such actions commendable.

[The differences are vast and wide.]

Regret and ignorance are useless.

[devotionary]

[HEY. Mundane actually played on your side, you little sick bastard. 8| /MAD AT YOU TOO]

Ah, my lady now informs me that she fought to defend lord Nobunaga, and succeeded in doing so. Surely that will shed some light upon these events.

[Although that makes him even more confused. If the mun was victorious, then why would she be crying so much...?]

[By the way, Nobunaga? See that Lapras creeping up from behind him? It Knows. And if you so much as try to break master's brain, it is going to Ice Beam you in the face and drag Mitsuhide away from you. Forcefully, if needed. 8|]

*Tosses protag-kun*

[warlord_of_aurora]

Maybe if you keep encouraging her she'll calm down.

[Trying to be helpful even though he's the enemy.]