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.]

[devotionary]

[That first bit just earns a pair of eyes slightly narrowing, as though wondering what in heavens could the weirdo lord of Fontaine possibly have to do with anything. But he's not going to ask. That latter half was far more aggravating, anyway.]

I am no stranger to the hardships of war. To do what is right for the land, for the sake of a brighter future, sometimes sacrifices must be done. But...

[Pause. He's not sure he should be going there, but.] But there is... sorrow in your voice.

[The kind that even this Mitsuhide is not familiar with. And he's a mopey thing by nature.]

[wavesoakedlegs]

This is sorrow I deserve to bear.

[It is said in a manner that makes it clear Mitsuhide accepts this as fact. It has been many years since Honnouji, for him, and during that time he has had the support of Motochika and many kind friends to help him cope and move forward.]

[But there are some thoughts and feelings that he will always carry with him.]

[devotionary]

[HMM. See, we're in a pickle now. Because, on the one hand, he wants to ask-- really, he's king of being hard on himself and all that, but that just seems like too much sorrow. The kind that he couldn't possibly ever fathom because, hey, his life is actually pretty good by comparison.]

[...] We share a name and a face; perhaps it would be appropriate to share the burden, as well.

[On the other hand, if he does find out... Well. That is really not going to be helping anyone.]

[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!

[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!

[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.

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!

[behisstrength]

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

Do you believe that it is best?

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.]

[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.]

;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!

/NEVER LETS GO BECAUSE WOW IT'S THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP BABY SAFE ;A;

[devotionary]

[DADDY DID. He just kept hidden really well and then left her to get back on her feet by herself because he warned her and baby should have listened. But it pained him so. ;w;

also JHKSDFD GRACIA ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING TO HIM THAT IS NOT WHAT HE SAID AT ALL!]

You are not to leave Nixtorm castle yet, child. The time when lord Nobunaga will call upon his strongest warriors to secure the path to Dragnor might be drawing near. [In order words, they will have to fight for their very lives!!! castle!]

/tying pretty ribbons in father's silky hair

[whitebows]

W-what?! Father will be fighting!? I can't possibly leave now! Father, this means you need me, right? Wherever you go, I want to come too! I don't care what Lord Nobunaga wants! I'll always follow father!

[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?

[shadow_gambler]

It sounds like a good challenge.

[wavesoakedlegs]

[A shake of the head.]

Lord Motochika shares my burden, and that is more than enough. I would have no other take it on. It wouldn't be fair on them... even if they are one who bears my face and name.

[Not even Gracia gets to hear about this subject matter, after all, not straight from Mitsuhide himself; that she knows the facts about what happened is bad enough.]

[And Mitsuhide knows the differences between himself and this counterpart well enough to know that learning the truth is going to be hard.]

You will learn when you choose to insist your Lady Mundane shares what she knows, or when you stumble across the information.

[devotionary]

I understand. Although, should you ever change your mind, the offer will still stand.

[Not that the thinks Mitsumope #2 ever will because, well-- if it were him, he would probably keep it to himself, too. Moping is an art and a way of life.]

Regardless, I don't believe I should press my lady about this topic any further within the near future. I can understand being upset over a loss on the battlefield-- [He's making one huge assumption here and he couldn't be any further off the mark.] --but she also seemed... terrified. [That is actually accurate.] Honestly, given her-- [VERY RIDICULOUS THOUGH HE'S TOO NICE TO BADMOUTH HIS OWN MUN] --outbursts during combat, one can only imagine she feared lord Nobunaga would take her very life.

[Which is, you know, a totally ridiculous notion, too. Because it's not like Nobunaga would ever kill anyone or, like, decimate entire clans because they crossed him!

Right? ]

[wavesoakedlegs]

[Or kill peasants who have already surrendered, just to incite the one who accepted that surrender...]

I see.

[He sighs deeply. Oh dear.]

It is not just knowledge of Honnouji she hides from you.

[And that's all he says. There is no further explanation on the matter.]

the silkiest in the whole lan-- JFKDSF NO BABY STOP THAT

[devotionary]

[And father will always follow lord Nobunaga because everything is beautiful and nothing honnojis so baby will indirectly follow him, too. It's a nice little chain.]

Yes. In the event the enemy forces reach the North, then we will have to defend our kingdom from an invasion. As my junior warrior, it is your duty to fight by my side.

[... he sort of dreads that idea for so, so many reasons.]