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[personal profile] knotasecret 2016-09-24 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
[After being given a short tour of the Citadel, Kikkou was left to walk around by himself when the secretary was summoned to attend another matter. He walks along the porch, studying and memorising the Citadel's inner layout. He would occasionally greet other swords, although there might be a few... tensed moments.

...

There was a sudden, loud scream. A short moment later, Fudou Yukimitsu runs whatever Souza was doing. If Souza choose to look, Kikkou Sadamune's figure can be seen walking after Fudou.

Only to pause, when he saw Souza. He gives him a smile.
]

It's been a while.
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[personal profile] thriceunified 2016-09-24 10:58 am (UTC)(link)
[There had been rumors on the wind of a new sword come to the citadel, though just who it was this time, Souza had yet to find out, though truth be told, he didn't go out of his way to find out, either.

So it's relatively peaceful when he's interrupted by screaming - by Fudou's screaming, which narrows the possibilities for newcomers considerably, and raises his curiosity about who it might be by just as much.

He doesn't have long to wait. Fudou runs by, and Kikkou - of all swords - is sauntering along after him. Pauses. Sees him. Smiles.

Even his customary false smile slides from his face.]


Yes... not... long enough, I'm afraid...
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[personal profile] knotasecret 2016-09-25 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[He had intended on going after Fudou to try and talk to him. He bore the tantou no ill will, but it seems like the past still (obviously) hold strongly onto him. Since Fudou's here, there's a very good chance they would have to work together.

They can't avoid each other forever. Him and Fudou... or other, familiar swords from the past.

He can see Souza's expression from this distance. How did Souza Samonji think about him?
]

Perhaps... but I'm glad to see you well again.

[He harbour no ill will. But hopefully, it wouldn't be too awkward to work here in the future around Souza. He gives a brief bow.]

I just arrived today. But I hope we can work and fight well together.
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[personal profile] thriceunified 2016-10-15 09:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Sometimes, even the lack of ill will wasn't enough to erase actions of the past - even if those actions were performed by someone only associated with the person in question. Such was clearly the case now, with Fudou and, to a lesser extent, with Souza, too.

(Fudou owed him for intercepting Kikkou, he decided.)

But he was here, now, and they would be forced to work together, whether they liked it or not, so while he wasn't typically one to make the best of a situation, he could at least meet it with begrudging acceptance.]


...Is that so.

[A sigh, and he looks Kikkou over again, wondering idly why he had to be the next one brought home.]

I... hope so as well...
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[personal profile] knotasecret 2016-10-17 09:29 am (UTC)(link)
[He only have a vague idea of who else is here. Considering his historical ties and smith, Kikkou knew his brothers and other Tokugawa swords are around. The trickier swords would be those of Oda.

He smiles and nods.
]

Very much so. [A pause, as he consider what to say.] Have you seen Fudou Yukimitsu earlier?
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[personal profile] thriceunified 2016-10-19 11:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Tricky might just be the understatement of the year. They'll either appreciate his presence, or hold some sort of uneasy fear in regards to him - or, as in Souza's case, some mix of both.]

I... have, yes...

[Another understatement, considering when he last saw Fudou he was running, terrified.]
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[personal profile] knotasecret 2016-11-06 02:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[His request would sound innocent. If all the context was stripped away, that is.]

Do you know where he went? I would like to speak with him.

[Perhaps he should leave it be. Or bring up that subject to Fudou Yukimitsu and, possibly, come to a compromise.]
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[personal profile] thriceunified 2016-11-11 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
I... do not.

[The request could sound innocent, if it wasn't Kikkou asking, and if he hadn't seen Fudou run screaming by a moment before.]

What is it... you wish to speak with him about? [Maybe he could breach the topic more gently. Or maybe he could dissuade Kikkou from speaking to him about whatever it was at all. Or maybe he could distract him from it entirely. Who really knew with this sword?]
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[personal profile] knotasecret 2016-11-14 01:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[After a moment of thought, Kikkou choose to answer. Perhaps Fudou would tell another one of the Oda swords about it later.]

About the past. Despite what happened, I hope we wouldn't let it interfere with us in the future.

[Honnouji Incident. He remember the sight from Mitsuhide's side. He suspect Fudou would remember it as well.]
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[personal profile] thriceunified 2016-11-15 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
Ah...

[He remembers it, as well, and he'd be lying if he said it didn't effect how he saw Kikkou even now. But he could still fight alongside him, even if speaking with him was uncomfortable at best.]

I'm sure... he will be fine... [A sigh, because he's not entirely sure at all, really.] Just... give him time...
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[personal profile] knotasecret 2016-11-21 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kikkou's quiet for a moment, before he nods. That's a simple enough request for him to follow. He is still a very recent arrival.]

Very well, I'll wait for now.

[Hopefully, not too long. Seeing as he wouldn't be talking to Fudou for a while, Kikkou already have something else he can focus on until he receive his orders. His eyes are on Souza, studying the other uchigatana. In his mind, certain thoughts—old, unspoken ones—drifted in after a long time.

That mark, he wonders about it...
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[personal profile] thriceunified 2017-01-12 12:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[In a way, he's surprised Kikkou was dissuaded so easily. It's good - perhaps there can be a go-between (or more likely someone to hide behind) when their first real meeting will take place.

But that leaves him with the very unique problem of Kikkou's eyes on him, studying him, and he can't even guess at what he might be thinking in that odd head of his.

So he tries to not stay around to find out, offering a polite nod before turning to leave.]


If that's all...
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[personal profile] knotasecret 2017-02-07 02:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[He might as well ask, when he still have this chance.]

Just one question... Do you still have the mark?

[It sounds like just an innocent question.]
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[personal profile] thriceunified 2017-02-08 12:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's Kikkou... nothing is just an innocent question. So Souza eyes him suspiciously, and his hand unconsciously drifts to his chest.]

...I do.
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[personal profile] knotasecret 2017-02-12 02:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[His lowers briefly lowers to Souza's hand. From how the other reacts, that must be where the mark is.]

Would it be too forward of me... to ask to see it?

[Of course it is. But Kikkou is curious, genuinely so.]
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[personal profile] thriceunified 2017-02-12 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
It... would be, yes...

[But Kikkou is too forward, and he is curious, and Souza would absolutely expect him to ask anyway or to act on the desire himself.]
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[personal profile] knotasecret 2017-03-14 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
[He got his answer, but he might as well try his luck. He leans forward.]

Can I convince you to let me see it?
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[personal profile] thriceunified 2017-04-30 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Kikkou leans forward, and he leans back, just a bit. Just enough.]

...Why?
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[personal profile] knotasecret 2017-04-30 04:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[He smiles.]

... Because I wish to see how it looks on your body. Your human body.
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[personal profile] thriceunified 2017-05-04 08:24 am (UTC)(link)
[And at that he sighs and knows he might as well have lost. If he doesn't give in now, then Kikkou will be distracted around him in battle (in case of torn clothing or awakening), or overly clingy in the baths.

So he moves to remove just that half of the top of his kimono, letting the fabric hang off his opposite shoulder and around his waist.]


Here...