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Family outing! And Masamune-sama a bit not himself.
((This happened over IMs. XD))

Mitsutada: -watching Hasebe- Something tells me I never want to meet Hasebe-kun in a dark alleyway when he's in a bad mood. -laughs-

Kuri::.... *tries to cover Mitsu's eye* >_>

Mitsutada: -blinks- Where'd everything go?

Kuri:: *smug little s**t eating smirk*

Mitsutada: -eyes the hand and goes to n** at the fingers-

Kuri:: *frowns, but doesn't yank his hand away when Mitsu nips his fingers*

Mitsutada: -chuckles and soon turns to look at Kuri- What a nice surprise

Kuri:: What were you expecting?

Mitsutada: -blinks- I dunno. -chuckles-

Kuri:: *chuckles* Well, at least it wasn't a bad surprise.

Mitsutada: True... -looks at him and smirks- You behaving yourself today?

Kuri:: *gives just a slight nod* So far... You?

Mitsutada: -nods- Mhm. Hasebe-kun and I tried our hands at selling some produce because there was waaayy to much corn.

Kuri:: *eyebrow twitches slightly* Oh? How did that go...

Mitsutada: It went really well... I even had a little left over and sold it on my own... -digs through his pocket and pulls out a small pendant necklace that has a dragon on it- ... -offers it to him- For you...

Kuri:: *blinks* Ah? You didn't have to do that, Mitsu. *smiles slightly* I was working with Hira and her sword work today.

Mitsutada: ...I wanted to! -smiles- Come on, turn around so I can put it on you... =w= Oh? How is Hira doing with her sword training?

Kuri:: *turns and gathers the ends of his hair up out of the way for Mitsu* She's doing much better. We haven't started working with real swords yet, but she's at least learning the basics.

Mitsutada: I'll see if I can come by tomorrow and watch you two. -smiles and steps closer to Kuri, gently placed the necklace around his neck and closes the clasp-

Kuri:: *nods a bit* I think Hira would like that. She's also wanting to go shopping with you.

Mitsutada: -kisses the back of Kuri's neck quickly before the other puts his hair back down, chuckling a bit- She knows she can always come to me if she ever wishes for something, right..? I am her "Mama" after all

Kuri:: *turns back to Mitsu and reaches over to hold one of his hands* She knows, but she doesn't want to be a pest about it. *chuckle*

Mitsutada: -shakes his head- No child of mine is a pest.
[[xDD ;slfksdf ; w; momma mitsu <3]]

((*chuckles*))
Kuri:: *grins* I know that. Especially with this one since we changed her name from that.

Mitsutada: -smiles- We should invite her to dinner =w= Or go shopping as a family!

Kuri:: Heh. She wants to show off her cooking sometime too. *grimaces a bit at the thought of going out, but sighs and nods* I suppose I could put up with idiots for a time if it'll make you and Hira happy.

Mitsutada: Our little tantou is growing up so fast ;w;... -hugs Kuri's arm- ...Ah.. really, Kuri-chan~?

Kuri:: *smiles and nods, hugging Mitsu back* Yeah, really.

Mitsutada: Since you're doing that for us... you can pick when we go.

Kuri:: *thinks for a moment, then shrugs* I really don't mind when we go, to be honest.

Mitsutada: Then we should see when Hira is free?

Kuri:: *nods* Yeah, she should be cooled down from the workout we went through earlier.

Mitsutada: Let's go pay her a visit then ^^?

Kuri:: *nods and motions for Mitsu to come along*

Hira:: *relaxing out under one of the sakura trees*

Mitsutada: -walks along side Kuri, holding his hand-

Kuri:: *leads Mitsu over to where Hira is at, not caring if they drew any stares* Hey, Hira, Mitsu wanted to ask you something. *glances at Mitsu*

Hira:: *smiles and looks up as her dads walked up, then tilts her head and peers up at Mitsutada* Oh? What's up?

Mitsutada: I've heard you've begun your sword training. I'm very proud of you Hira. I was wondering if you would like to come with Kuri-chan and I to the village for some shopping?

Hira:: Eh? Ah, thank you,dad. *stands up and bows quickly at the praise about her training* Oh! Yes, please!

Mitsutada: Is there any local shop you had in mind or shall we just wander and see what we find?

Hira:: *thinks for a moment, then shakes her head, skipping over to hold Mitsu's left hand since Kuri usually was on Mitsu's right side* Why don't we wander around and see what catches our eye, mom?

Kuri:: *just shakes his head and smiles a bit*

Mitsutada: -blinks at the switching between names and just smiles warmly at Hira- Works for me! Off we go!

Hira:: *grins and nods, walking in step with both Mitsu and Kuri as they head off*

Mitsutada: -smiles as he goes to the village with them- We should find you a cute kimono, Hira! I saw some beautiful ones earlier today, I think they would look gorgeous on you.

Hira:: Ooo? Shall we go look at those first then?

Mitsutada: If you'd like. =w= -looks at Kuri- Maybe they have some nice yukatas for us? Oh! We can all find matching ones ;w;...
[[what is it with you and matching, mitsu xDDD]]

((lol Maybe it helps him affirm that they are a family?))

[[aww maybe ;w; ]]

Kuri:: *raises an eyebrow, then shrugs slightly* I suppose it can't hurt to look.

[[they're all just so cute alkjsdfsldfjdf ]]

((lol Yessssssss))
Hira:: *smiles wide at Mitsu and Kuri* Alright, so, matching outfits for us all then?

Mitsutada: Mhm! -leading them to the shop he saw earlier-

Hira and Kuri:: *follow along without complaint,Hira looking at things as they go*

Mitsutada: -enters the shop with his family and lets go of their hands- Go on and look around. If you find anything you like, let me know? ^^

Hira:: *nods and happily goes to browse*

Kuri:: .... *just eyes Mitsu for a moment, then sighs and slowly wanders towards the yukatas, just sort of staring at them for now*

((XD Kuri.. You need to learn how to shop.))

Mitsutada: -heads off with Hira to help her pick out a proper fitting kimono- =w=

[[yup, at least pretend like you're looking, because when mitsu goes over you dont wanna look like a tard xDDD]]

((*snicker* He's going to look like a tard no matter what. XD))

Hira:: *has found a few kimonos in black white and red with different patterns and is looking them over* Hrm.. What do you think of these mom?

Kuri:: *starts looking through the yukata, his expression making other customers give him a wide berth, which suits him just fine*

Mitsutada: Hm... -looks at the kimonos and smiles- Want to try on this one..? I think it would suit you nicely.

Hira:: *smiles and nods* Yeah, I think it looks neat.

Mitsutada: -carefully takes it off the rack- There should be a place for you to change the next room over. The lady there is very nice, if you need help putting on the kimono just ask her. -smiles-

Hira:: *smiles and nods, carefully taking the kimono and heading to the area she was directed* Once I've got it on, I'll come out so you can see it too!

Mitsutada: -chuckles and nods as he follows her to the doorway- I'll be right here waiting. -w- -nods and smiles over to the lady who greets Hira,waving to her-

Kimono Lady: Oh my.. what a lovely kimono you've picked out! -leads her over to where she can change- If you need any help my dear please don't hesitate to ask me. =w =

Hira:: *smiles and bows her head a bit to the lady* Thank you. *heads into the changing area and after making sure she was safe from sight, starts trying to put on the kimono*

((XD She'll probably end up asking for help. Armor is much more familiar to her lol))

[[hhaha aww x3]]

Mitsutada: -wonders how Kuri is doing but doesn't dare move from where he's waiting as he is a man of his word- =w=...

Kimono Lady: -gives Hira some privacy, walking over to talk to Mitsutada in the meanwhile-

Kuri:: *is honestly not sure why he's looking at things, since Mitsu had a better eye than he did and wanders around, now trying to find where Mitsu was at*

Hira:: *mutters some unladylike curses that she picked up from daddy Kuri before she huffs in irritation and pokes her head out of the changing area* Ah... Can I... get some help please...?

Mitsutada: Actually, she is my daughter. -smiles- Adopted, her father went off to some war and was unsure if he would return.

Kimono Lady: Oh... that's so sad... You are doing a wonderful job then. She seems so happy. This must be her first kimono, right? She looks so nervous. -chuckles and smiles warmly- Oh..! Coming my dear. -bows to Mitsutada- Excuse me. -heads over to Hira- My my, let me help you sweetie.

Hira:: *scoots back into the room* T-thanks. I've never really had to wear one of these before. I'm lost on how it goes.

Kimono Lady: Once you get the hang of it, it will be a breeze. -nods- They are intimidating to look at but I promise you its not that scary. Here... -helps her get the kimono on-

Hira:: *watches where things go as the lady helps her get the kimono on* Thanks. Ah, does it look alright?

Kuri:: *finally spots Mitsu and wanders over, standing nearby* Hira in there...?

Kimono Lady: Any time. -smiles and adjusts a few things so its not frumpy anywhere or too tight in other places- ...There~ -looks around and finds the mirror in the stall, soon holding it up for Hira to see-

Mitsutada: -nods- She found a really pretty kimono. =w=

Kuri:: *blinks a bit* Oh? Are we going to have to be threatening any young men if she wears this kimono..?

((XD Kuri. Overprotective much?))

Hira:: *looks at it in the mirror, then smiles* Thank you for your help. Can I go show my parents now?

Mitsutada: Ah... -chuckles- Kuri-chan... I made sure it was an approperate length =w= ;;

Kimono Lady: Of course you may. I will watch your things ^^

Hira:: *smiles and nods, stepping out of the changing room and heading to where she could see Mitsu and Kuri, stopping in front of them and turning so they could see how it looked* Well?

Kuri:: *just snorts a bit at that, then looks over as Hira comes out and shows off the kimono* Looks nice *is most definitely going to be threatening some people that get too close to her*

Mitsutada: -looks over at Hira- Oh wow.. -smiles warmly- You look so lovely, Hira! ;w; -goes over to her to get a better look- I think it suits you very well... but what do you think about it? I want you to be happy with the choices you make <3

[[THEY'RE SUCH CUTE PARENTS. OMG I CAN'T.]]

((XD Iknow,right? Masa needs to see these dorks parenting. lmao))

Hira:: *smiles* I really like it. And I watched how it was supposed to go on, so I think if I practice enough, I'll be able to do this by myself in the future.

Mitsutada: -nods- I'm sure one of the ladies at the castle can assist you if you need help until then =w= Well..! Now we have a base to go off of for the yukatas. If you find anymore you like Hira, please try them on <3

[[he dooooes omg ; ; precious]]

((XD Kuri is going to be one of those dads that tells potential boyfriends "Anything you do to her, I am going to do to you." etc etc, overprotective daddy dragon threats lol))

Hira:: *smiles and nods, then heads back to the changing room to get changed back into her armor*

Kuri:: *stays where he is until Hira is back out of the changing room*

[[Mitsutada would be the 'cool' mom until someone crosses a line then is that 'crazy lady' you never want to ******** with xDDD]]

((lmfao Yesssssssss))

[[xDDD god they're like the best parents]]

Mitsutada: -waits along with Kuri, smiling as Hira returns- Alright, Kuri-chan and I will be right over there. Hollar if you need us. =w= -fixes Hira's hair a bit then walks over to go look at the yukatas-

((lol Yessssssssss 8D))

Hira:: *smiles and nods* I will. *has the kimono waiting up at the counter for when they are all done browsing, then goes to look at other kimonos*

((She chose the black/white/red combo because of Kuri and Mitsu's normal outfits lol))

[[sfskjdfs ;w;... <33 super cute reason]]

Kuri:: *trails after Mitsu*

Mitsutada: -spots someone eyeing Hira and walks past them, purposely stepping on their foot- Ah... my apologies. -bows apologetically, gets away with it since they were on his right side and the person saw the eyepatch- -w-... -leads Kuri down to where the yukatas are- Did you see any that you liked?

[[xDD or mitsutada can do that too]]

[[though kuri would be muuchh more violent imo xDD]]

Kuri:: *walks behind that same guy and growls low in his ear* Get your eyes off my daughter or I'll rip your eyes out. *continues on as if he didn't do a thing, but turns his head so he can keep an eye out* You have more of an eye for this sort of thing than I do. *chuckles just a bit and motions to his usual outfit*

Mitsutada: -pays no mind to Kuri's threats to the other man and starts to look for red/black/white yukatas- Hm... You dress well enough though, Kuri-chan. =w= Oh... hmm.. no no not that one. It would look too busy on you considering the engravement... -doesn't refer to kuri's tattoo as a tattoo xD-

Kuri:: *continues trailing after Mitsu as the other looks over the yukata*

Hira:: *finds a few more that she likes and are about the same size as the other, so takes them up to put with the first one and waits there for Mitsu and Kuri*

Mitsutada: -finds one that would suit Kuri perfectly, taking it and holds it up to the other's body- ...Hmm.. it would fit you perfectly = w = <3

Kuri:: *blinks and glances at it as Mitsu holds it up to him, having been keeping an eye on Hira* Then we'll go ahead and get it. *does not want to go try things on unless they are back in their room*

Mitsutada: You're not going to try it on..? -blinks-

Kuri:: *blinks* You think it'll fit me, so... why not wait until we get it home? You've never been wrong before about something fitting me. *if Mitsu presses the matter, however, Kuri would go try it on*

Mitsutada: -looks at him and shakes his head- I won't force you. =w= If you want you can wait with Hira while I look for one for myself?

Kuri:: *nods a bit* Alright, we'll be waiting, but if you need us for anything, call. *carefully takes the yukata Mitsu picked out and gives the other a smile and a nod, then heads over to where Hira was, scowling at anyone he thought might be making googoo eyes at Hira*

Mitsutada: -nods- Alright =w= -takes a few minutes picking out a yukata for himself, going off the colors the others had, opting for a bit more black for his own though xDD-

Kuri:: *eyes the other kimonos Hira picked out, then glances over to check on Mitsu*

Hira:: *seems to be oblivious to the scowling Kuri was doing at some of the other customers, humming happily as she stands near him*

Mitsutada: -eventually strolls back over to his family and smiles warmly- Alright, everyone ready to check out ^^?

Kuri:: *nods slightly* Yeah, I think we are.

Hira:: *smiles* Ready when you are!

Mitsutada: Alright~ "Let's go". -smirks a bit and goes to check out, paying for their clothes-

Kimono Lady: ..Thank you so much for your purchase. Have a good day. Hope to see you all again soon ^^~

Kuri:: *smirks slightly at Mitsu's use of English, carefully scooping up their purchases and nodding slightly to the kimono lady before following Mitsu and Hira out*

Mitsutada: -bows respectuflly to the lady before exiting- Where to next, Hira~? ^^

Hira:: *bows to the lady as well before heading out* Hrm... Can we see if we can find another koi or two for Masamune-sama's pond? Do you think he'd like that?

Mitsutada: Oh... Hm... -thinks for a moment- Oh! I know where there's a koi stand. = v=...

Hira:: *smiles* You sure Masamune-sama won't mind? I don't want to make him upset if he doesn't want more fish. I just thought it'd be a nice gift for him.

Mitsutada: I don't see why he would be mad. -smiles- Its a very sweet gesture

Hira:: Then yeah, can we go look at them then and see if there are any he'd like?

Kuri:: *nods* I think it'd be neat too.

Mitsutada: -nods in agreement- Of course. It's down this way. =w=

Hira and Kuri:: *follow after Mitsu*

Mitsutada: -gets to the koi stand with the others, looking at the various large wooden barrells with the koi swimming about-

Kuri:: *stands next to Mitsu and looks through the various koi as well*

Hira:: *looks over the koi as well before pointing at a bright orange-gold one* I'd like that one please!

Mitsutada: -smiles and watches them pick out the fish-

Kuri and Hira:: *bring their fish over after paying for them to show them to Mitsu*

Mitsutada: -looks at the fish- Masamune-sama is going to love them!

Kuri:: *grins* Were you going to pick one out too, or I can tell Masamune-sama that this one is from both of us.

Mitsutada: I don't wish to take away from your gift, Kuri-chan. -nods- Would you like for me to pick one?

Kuri:: *frowns* I don't consider it taking away from my gift, Mitsu. If I didn't want to share, you know I wouldn't have offered. *smiles*

Mitsutada: -looks at Hira- What do you think? Is two enough or should I pick a third?

Hira:: *smiles* I think I'll leave it up to you and dad to argue about between the two of you. *grins impishly*

((XD Not helping, Hira lol))

Mitsutada: -sighs- -w-;; -looks at Kuri-

[[hmmm I know what one mitsu would get too xDD]]

((lol Another Kuri-koi? XD))

[[lmfao yes and no xDD]

Kuri:: Hehehe. Smart girl, our Hira is.

((lol))

Mitsutada: -shakes his head and looks at the koi again- I think we will just go with these two. -glances at Kuri- And my name is not to be included. Understood?

Kuri:: *blinks* Alright, alright. *holds his hands up in a surrender gesture*

Mitsutada: -chuckles- Then it's settled =w=

Kuri:: *sighs* Well, where do you two want to go now? How soon do we need to get this to Masamune-sama so he can have them put in the pond?

Mitsutada: I would think we would need to return soon. This way we don't stress the koi out.

Kuri:: *nods* Alright, then let's head back.

((XD If Mitsu's upset he didn't get to see Kuri in the yukata, Kuri will probably put it on when they get back home. lol))

Hira:: *nods* Alright

[[haha how did you guessss~~? xDDDD]]

Mitsutada: -smiles at them both and holds out his hand for Hira- Shall we?

((lmao))

Hira:: *smiles and nods, taking Mitsu's hand*

Kuri:: *follows after*

((XD It was just a guess lol))

Mitsutada: -returns back to the castle with the family- -w-

Masamune: -outside training, using one of the dormant swords since three of his swords are currently elsewhere xDD-

Hira and Kuri:: Hira - *still holding Mitsu's hand and smiling, glancing down at the koi she'd picked out*; Kuri:: Oi.. I want to drop these off at our rooms first *glances at the kimonos and yukatas he was carrying* I'll catch up with you both inside if you want? Unless you two want to go with me. I just don't want to drop these.

Mitsutada: -stops and looks back at Kuri, nodding- We will wait here for you.

Kuri:: *nods, then hurries to Hira's room first, carefully setting her kimonos up to where they wouldn't get dirty, then heads back to his and Mitsu's room, hanging the yukatas off the privacy screen* ... *heads back to where Hira and Mitsu are* I'm back

Mitsutada: -looking at Hira's fish- I think it's going to be really happy under Masamune-sama's care =w= Are you gonna name it? Masamune-sama doesn't name the fish.

Hira:: Oh? Why doesn't he name them? *looks down at the shiny fish* I wouldn't know what to name it. I hope it's happy with Masamune-sama though.

Mitsutada: Names bring attachment... Attachment can bring pain. -nods and looks over at Kuri- Welcome back Kuri-chan. Shall we go see Masamune-sama now?

Hira:: *thinks on that, then nods slowly* That sounds like good reasoning.

Kuri:: *nods* Yeah

Mitsutada: Sometimes naming things can bring good results though. I mean, Kuri-chan and I wouldn't be here if we were never cared enough by our owners. -smiles and leads them off, finding Masamune-sama with ease as he's drawn to his lord-

Masamune: -slices through the air a few times, his swings a lot more wild and aggressive since his right eye vanished, has nothing to keep him grounded anymore-

Hira:: *blinks and nods* And if you two weren't here, then I wouldn't be here. *smiles and follows along, stopping a bit behind Mitsu as they come up on Masamune*

Kuri:: *follows Mitsu, also drawn to Masamune* Hrm... *frowns a bit, noticing the difference in the swings* That's not good. *mumbles that so only Mitsu can hear*

Mitsutada: -shakes his head- ...Hira stay with Kuri-chan. -slowly approaches Masamune, hand on the hilt of his sword just in case Masamune is too deep in thought- ...Masamune-sama.

Masamune: -spins around, swinging his sword and stops, the tip just a mere two inches from Mitsutada's face- ...Yo.

Kuri:: *frowns and makes his way closer, Hira directly behind him* Masamune-sama..? *slowly tries to tug Mitsu back a bit further from the sword*

Mitsutada: -doesn't flinch and just stares at Masamune, making direct eye contact- Masamune-sama, we've returned.

Masamune: ... -takes a deep breath, slow to let it out, lowering the sword before sheathing it- ...I see. "How's it going guys"? -cracks a smirk, tilting his head-

Kuri:: *relaxes and steps up next to Mitsu, pulling Hira up with him and raises up the bag with the koi he'd picked* It was a good day. Hira and I picked these out for you, Masamune-sama.

Hira:: *holds up her koi at that, giving a small smile in response to Masamune's own*

Masamune: -looks at the two offering the fish- Ahn..? -blinks and leans closer to look at each koi individually, whistling after- You picked nice ones.

Kuri:: Where would you like us to put them? *smiles a bit*

Masamune: Hm..? There's a smaller pond where I usually put new koi in until I know they're not diseased. -walks off, not saying for them to follow but expects them too-

Mitsutada: -gestures for Kuri and Hira to go first-

Kuri:: *follows after Masamune, Hira following behind him*

Mitsutada: -follows the three of them- -w-

Masamune: -heads out to the garden, going past the usual koi pond the two dorks frequent, stopping in front of a much smaller pond that only has one or two koi in it- You may release them in here. When they've gone a month without showing signs of illness then they can be transfered over.

Kuri:: Alright Masamune-sama. *kneels and carefully sets his fish loose in the pond, Hira following suit after*

Mitsutada: -smiles- May the grow to be big and strong.

Masamune: -nods and crosses his arms across his chest, smirking- Yeah.

Kuri:: *nods, standing up and stands near Mitsu* Yeah. *glances at Masamune* Were the officials even more idiotic than normal today?

Masamune: "No." There was no meeting today. -looks at them- Why do you ask?

Kuri:: *shrugs slightly* You seemed... off... earlier...

Masamune: ...Tch. We all have our off days. -looks away-

Kuri:: *glances over at Mitsu* That's true....

Mitsutada: Masamune-sama, would you like to join us for tea?

Masamune: ...I guess.

Kuri:: *waits for Mitsu and Masamune to head for a tea room before he goes with them, Hira behind him*

Mitsutada: -walks after Masamune, frowning a bit, wondering what is bothering their lord-

Masamune: -silent as he walks-

Kuri:: *opens the door to the tea room when they get there, waiting for Masamune and Mitsu to be seated, then moves to get some tea*

In which Masamune-sama is asked to go to the festival and Hasebe has questions for Mitsutada

Mitsu: ;~;' -misses his Kuri-chan, Hasebe-kun is cool and all but he can't fill the void that is plaguing his heart-

Hira:: *misses Papa Kuri too* *has to make sure Mama Mitsu and Masa both eat*

Mitsu: -looks at Hira and smiles- Masamune-sama said that you can go to the festival if you'd like, Hira.

Hira:: *frowns* I won't go unless you and Masamune-sama are going as well.

Mitsu: Hm..? Well.. I guess we can all go. -smiles a bit- Hasebe-kun might want to go as well.

Hira:: *nods* He should go. He's supposed to help keep Masamune-sama safe, after all, and it wouldn't do for you all to miss the festival.

Mitsu: Yeah, I guess it would be uncool to miss it. -chuckles- Plus Kuri-chan would be very upset with me if I missed it due to him... -nods-

((*thinks it'd be great if Tsurumaru woke up/showed up during the festival*))

[[....oh my god.]]
[[don't eat the food.]]
[[don't play any games.]]

((lmfao))

[[lock up the women and children]]
[[the men too while we're at it]]

((XD))

[[xDDDD]]

Hira:: *nods* Yeah, Papa Kuri would be pretty peeved if we all didn't go. So, why don't we go and pester Masamune-sama into deciding to go too?

Mitsu: -perks up a bit- Sure. -chuckles-

Masamune: -sitting down with Hasebe- ...Uh huh... and you two dated?

Hasebe: -nods- Yes. Ookurikara probably knows of this and that is where the hostility lies.

Masamune: -rubs the back of his neck- I can't really blame him. Mitsutada is a loyal sword, that much I can say, but to keep his ex around so closely has to raise some flags.

Hira:: *smiles and latches onto one of Mitsu's arms in a hug* C'mon, let's go then.

((XD Kuri's disliked you since before he found out about you and Mitsu, Hasebe lol))

[[truuue but hasebe don't know that xDD]]

((XD Also true))

Mitsutada: -ruffles Hira's hair a bit, smiling and leads her off to where he believes Masamune is resting-

Hasebe: ... -shakes his head- There is nothing going on between Mitsutada and myself. In fact he has rejected any advances I made. It is clear to me he loves Ookurikara very dearly.

Masamune: Heh... "You see"? Dragons are very loyal and protective.

Hira:: *fixes her hair from the ruffling, then follows along with Mitsu*

Hasebe: -nods- Yes, they are. -smiles-

Masamune: -leans against Hasebe, using him a like a pillow- In all honesty, I'm surprised you fell into my care. The demon king and myself never did see eye to eye.

Hasebe: -tenses a bit at the mention of his previous owner- He was not a likeable man.

Masamune: Hah! You can say that again.

Mitsutada: -eventually finds Hasebe and Masamune, bowing a bit when he enters the room- Ah... hello Masamune-sama, Hasebe-kun.

Hira:: *bows alongside Mitsu as they approach* Hello Masamune-sama. *smiles in greeting at Hasebe since she hasn't officially met him until now*

Masamune: Ahn? -looks up at him- Yo. -grins and gestures for them to sit-

Hasebe: Mitsutada.. -nods to him, smiling then looks at Hira- Hm..?

Mitsutada: Ah.. this is Hira, my daughter. -smiles and sits down with her-

Hira:: *bows again before sitting beside Mitsu* It's nice to meet you.

Hasebe: Heshikiri Hasebe... -bows faintly to her- Please, call me Hasebe.

Masamune: What brings the two of you here?

Mitsutada: Ah.. we were wondering about the festival.

Hira:: *smiles again at Hasebe* As you wish, Hasebe. *nods in agreement with Mitsu*

Hasebe: -wondering what Mitsu meant by daughter, will ask him later in private- ...

Masamune: Festival? What about it?

Mitsutada: Would you like to go with us...?

Hira:: *nods again* Yes, it wouldn't be right to go to the festival without you and Hasebe as well, Masamune-sama.

Masamune: Oh..? ...Hm... What about Ookurikara?

Hira:: *sighs slightly* I do not believe dad would want us all to miss the festival because he is not here to join us. And while I do not know Kojuro-sama at all, I would like to think he would not wish you to miss it either, Masamune-sama. Forgive me if I am over-stepping bounds, but... that is how I feel.

Masamune: ...Tch.. -looks away, thinking it over-

Mitsutada: ... -nods- I agree with Hira, Masamune-sama... Please, come and have a good time.... You've been so stressed lately...

Hasebe: ... -listening to them and closes his eyes- Masamune-sama, a small break from your duties would prove refreshing.

Hira:: *smiles and nods*

Masamune: Enough... I will think on it. -sighs- ...

Mitsutada: -nods- Of course...

Hasebe: -remains silent-

Hira:: *also stays silent*

Thinking of you

((Little snippets of Ookurikara dealing with being separated from Mitsutada and Hira, his little family, and his intense dislike of Hasebe as he searches for Kojuro for Masamune.))

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

That first night away from Mitsutada was not the easiest on Ookurikara. While the surly sword was not usually a very talkative or friendly one around most, he had become more so the more time he'd spent with Mitsutada. He'd traveled as far as his horse could go that day, trying to make traveling between provinces take less time so that more time could be spent seeking out information on where Kojuro was last seen. His only company so far was the horse he rode. As he set up his little make shift camp that night, he kept Mitsutada's sword on him, reaching down every now and then to rest his hand on the hilt, telling himself he'd be home before he knew it. When he finally went to sleep for the night, it was with Mitsutada's sword close by, one hand on it, as if afraid something would snatch it from him in the night.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

The next morning, Kuri woke, as early as he always does, at first expecting to see Mitsu's sleeping form across from him. He found himself frowning when instead of the familiar mop of black hair, his eyes saw the canvas of a tent. His grip on Mitsutada's sword had never changed during the night, he noticed. He hoped Mitsutada was remembering to take care of himself as well as look after Hira and Masamune-sama. He sighs and gets up, throwing on another change of clothes that Mitsu had helped him pick out and pack, then takes apart the tent and puts it and the bedding away before making himself something to eat. He could almost imagine Mitsu reprimanding him if he didn't eat enough and it brought a small smile to his face for a time.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

The next few weeks passed much the same as the first day and night had, with perhaps a few exceptions when Kuri had come to a new province and started asking some discreet questions to try to discover Kojuro's trail. He was growing frustrated. It seemed nobody in the first couple provinces had seen anyone matching Kojuro's description. He refused to give up, however. Masamune-sama needed his Right-Eye back if he was to keep functioning and not unleash his wrath on all of the land. He made himself keep eating, even when he had no appetite. He'd need his strength to continue his task and return home to Mitsu and Hira, after all. He decided he would back track and head to the provinces west of Oshu. East had yielded no results, after all. He found himself frowning more and more, though, wondering if his partner was remembering to take care of himself in his absence. They hadn't been a couple for long, but even before then, Kuri had been the one to remind Mitsu to take care of himself as well as those around him. The other had a habit of ignoring his own health and needs at times. He still kept Mitsu's sword on his person at all times, taking to checking on it frequently when not around other people, almost as if looking at the blade would let him know the state of his partner. "You'd better be taking care of yourself, Mitsu." He murmurs to the black sword before putting it back in its sheath.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Finally, he seemed to be on the right track. Some of the locals in the provinces to the west had vague memories of seeing a man matching the description Kuri gave many many months ago passing through, but none had seen him come back that way. He thanked the farmer he was speaking to, giving the man a small bit of money as payment for the information, then he mounted up on his horse and continued along the path the farmer had pointed. When he set up camp that night, he draws Mitsu's sword by the campfire. "I've finally found the right trail, Mitsu... Hopefully it won't be too much longer before I can find Kojuro and return home." He very much wanted to return home to his family. At first, when Mitsutada had first come into Masamune's possession, Ookurikara hadn't cared for the other and his 'mothering' nature. The other had seemed to make it his goal to make sure Kuri was doing alright, whether they were in battle or at rest. Eventually, however, he'd found himself going from disliking the other to a grudging friendship and respect. That had led to Kuri reminding Mitsu to take care of himself as well when it seemed the other was neglecting himself. Over time, as their friendship deepend and they were rarely seen without eachother, Kuri had realized that his feelings for the other were more than friends. He found himself wanting to be around the other as much as possible, to hear him laugh, make him smile. When that day had come that Mitsu had brought up the topic of being able to find love in their current forms, it hadn't taken Kuri long to realize that Mitsu was the only one for him. He'd made his awkward confession, expecting to be turned away, and had been greatly surprised and pleased when the other seemed to return his affection. When Hasebe had entered the picture, Kuri was surprised at himself at the level of possessiveness that came over him whenever Hasebe was around Mitsu. He'd never really liked Hasebe before, but it was definitely worse knowing Hasebe and Mitsu had been together and Hasebe's taunting him whenever Mitsu and Masamune-sama had their attention focused elsewhere. He knew his attitude towards Hasebe was probably bothering Mitsu, and he had wanted to change that. That would have to wait until he found out what happened to Kojuro and returned home, however. Ookurikara glances back down at Mitsu's sword, wishing the other were there with him. "You better be taking care of yourself, Mitsutada. I'll be home soon enough." He then puts the sword back in its sheath, puts out the fire, and heads into his tent to sleep, Mitsu's sword with him, as always.

When you coming home dad?
((Hira blurbs))

Hira had not liked the thought of Papa Kuri leaving on a mission for who knows how long to who knows where. She knew this was important, however, for the lord she served along with her parents, since it was to find any information and hopefully retrieve his Right-Eye. She had done her best to keep up the smiling face around Mama Mitsu, baking apple pies with him to try to lift everyone's spirits. After she had helped clean the dishes from the baking and eating of the pies, Hira had wandered out to the training yard, picking up a wooden sword and practicing the various moves Kuri had been training her in. She wished she was better trained in sword work, thinking then she might have been able to accompany him on his mission. She frowns slightly at herself. That was selfish thinking. That would have left Mama Mitsu all alone, without Papa Kuri or Hira around. She shakes her head, focusing once more on her training, pushing selfish thoughts like that aside. She would do as Papa Kuri asked and do her best to try to make sure Mama Mitsu took care of himself too. Masamune-sama needed Mama Mitsu around to make sure he took care of himself as well during the Right-Eye's prolonged absence. Hira works herself until she is practically tripping over her own feet, tiredly putting the practice blade back and stumbling to her room after a quick bath, flopping down on her futon and off into sleep shortly after.

~*~*~*~*~

The days progressed much like the first, after doing any work Masamune-sama had set for the day and trying to make sure Masamune-sama and Mama Mitsu ate and rested, she would head back to the practice yard and swing the sword around until she could no longer. Then and only then would she allow the smile to fade from her face. Putting the practice blade away and bathing quickly again, she heads to her room once again, looking out the door that led outside. "Come home safely, Papa Kuri." She said softly, then crawls into the futon and goes to sleep, tossing and turning uneasily all night, nightmares of something bad happening to her dad plaguing her thoughts.

~*~*~*~*~

As the days wore on, Hira found it harder and harder to smile, even for Mama Mitsu's sake. She had just finished fieldwork for the day and noticed Mitsu had nothing to cover his head with to protect him from the sun. She had walked over and offered her sunhat to him, forcing a smile for him and telling him she did not wish him to burn in the sun. She had noticed a set of fields off by themselves that looked neglected, but had thought, rightly so, that they were for one who was currently missing, Kojuro, so kept her distance from them. She followed the routine she had set from the day Papa Kuri left, going to the practice field and practicing until she had no more energy.

'Mother'/Daughter time
((Happened over IMs))

Hira:: *just coming back in from doing fieldwork*

Mitsutada: -was assisting Masamune and Hasebe all day so wasn't out in the fields like he usually is, waiting outside in the training area where Hira usually goes after work- Hm...

Hira:: *makes her way to the training area, looking at the ground as she walked, not expecting Mitsutada to be there*

Mitsutada: -waits a moment before making himself known, can see the sad look on her face- ...Hira-chan?

Hira:: *blinks and looks up, a bit startled that anyone else was there* Huh...? *eyes widen when she sees Mitsu standing there* M-Mom?

Mitsutada: -walks over to her- You remembered to dress properly for the weather. I'm proud of you. -gives a warm smile- ...I know Kuri-chan usually trains with you... but do you mind if I am your partner today?

Hira:: *doesn't really feel much like smiling, but forces a small one on her face anyway* I-if that's what you feel like doing, I don't mind, mom. With dad.... busy... I've just been coming here and practicing on my own.

Mitsutada: I wouldn't be here if I didn't. -remains smiling, and squats down a little bit to be at eye level with her- I've actually rearranged my schedule so I can come watch you more often...

Hira:: *blinks at that, a real smile coming to her face* You didn't have to do that, mom. *heads over to pick up a couple of the wooden practice blades, offering one to Mitsu* Shall we then? I'm still learning...

Mitsutada: -chuckles- ...Being a parent is learning experience, Hira.. So we can learn together, hm? You with a sword and me being a parent. -grins at her, taking the sword- How... how has Kuri-chan taught you to hold a sword? -tilts his head, thinking it would be just like how Kuri stands with the sword in front of him-

Hira:: Ok. I think you've been a great parent though, mom. *thinks on the question for a moment, then takes the stance she'd been shown, which was like how Kuri stands* Uh... Like this.

Mitsutada: ... Ah... thank you Hira... That means a lot to me. -smiling, trying not to tear up and soon watches her- Huh... A minature Kuri-chan. -chuckles- Alright.... I fight a bit different than Kuri-chan. So I will do my best not to throw you off too much. -brings the sword up in his usual fighting stance- Care to show me what you've learned?

[[Mitsu seems to keep his sword up at all times, like... by his chest. Kuri starts off that way then drops it down later xDD]]

((XD Yeah))

[[-looking at their arts- .w.]]

((But then Mitsu does have a blind spot he has to cover. Makes sense he'd keep it up all the time.))

[[yeah owo]]

Hira:: You're welcome mom. Learning with different fighting styles should help me learn to better defend myself and others though, right? *fixes her stance slightly and makes a couple slashes with the practice blade to show what she'd learned so far*

[[owo she's attacking him, right? or just attacking the air ?]]

((Just attacking the air to show him right now. XD))

[[ oo okees x3]]

((XD She didn't think it'd be fair to attack him first. lol))

Mitsutada: -nods- One day maybe Masamune-sama will even show you a trick or two. -chuckles and watches her- Oh, very good! -grins- Now, pretend I'm an enemy and attack me. Don't worry about injuring me, just focus on your attack. I'll be blocking.

Hira:: I... I'll try. *blinks a bit, then nods, frowning a bit and slashing in Mitsu's direction, attention not fully on attacking since she didn't want to hurt the other* ....

Mitsutada: -blocks the attack with the sword- ...Focus, Hira. -smiles-

Hira:: ...right... *re-sets her stance and attacks again, a little bit more focused, but still not quite there*

Mitsutada: ... -purposely knocks the sword from her hands with his block- ...This is why you focus, Hira... Anytime you draw a blade you must have your mind and heart set on using it. Whether it be for defense or offense... You never know who you may have to draw it on...

[[and I wanna say kuri is just teaching her to fight, not the rules or anything like that xDD]]

((XD Pretty much lol))

[[so mitsu can teach her the rules and stuffs . w . ]]

Hira:: *blinks as the sword is knocked from her hands* ...understood mom. *goes to where her sword landed and picks it back up, taking her stance and attacking again, blue eyes narrowed as she focuses*

Mitsutada: -brings the sword up and blocks when she strikes, noting more strength and accuracy behind the hit- "Okay!" Now you're getting the hang of it! Again. -smiles-

Hira:: Right! *attacks again*

Mitsutada: -blocks again and starts to apply pressure, starting to push her back but doesn't knock her sword out- ...In a real battle if you were to lock blades with someone, to gain the upper hand... you apply pressure on their blade. You can choose to hit their blade upwards as I did earlier or overpower them, knocking their sword downwards which would give you a safer and cleaner chance for an attack.

[[-thinks- or it could be reversed... depends on the speed of the two I guess xDDD]]

Hira:: *frowns slightly as she was pushed back a bit, listening to what Mitsu was saying and nods* Ok.... *while blades are still locked up, she tries to push back*

[[cause if the sword is knocked upwards, it leaves you vulnerable to be tackled as you go to strike down.. if the sword is knocked downwards it makes the other person have to take longer to recover and its easier for you to dodge if they go to strike again but you in return have to bring your sword back up]]

[[-thinking- ._o]]

Mitsutada: ...-not using his full strength, allowing it to be an even deadlock- ...If you're quick. If you're not quicker than your enemy, they can easily turn the tides of battle regardless of how you choose to go. Bring my sword downwards and stop once my blade's tip hits the ground. I will show you what can happen.

Hira:: O-ok... *struggles a bit with trying to figure out how exactly to force someones sword down until she finally figures it out, watching closely and stopping when she was told to*

Mitsutada: -watches her struggle, giving no hints or indication on which way to move to overpower him but smiles as she figures it out, bringing his blade around to touch the ground, his arms lowered- Bring you arms up as if you were going to slice down. -waits for her to start moving- ...A quicker opponent would take less time to recover from this... bringing their arms up halfway, using their body weight to knock into you like so... -gently taps her in the side with his forearm- The force would make you stumble... in which they can step back and allow their blade to follow you, potentially injuring you. And that is one way you can lose your advantage.

Hira:: *blinks and stores this information away, nodding a bit* So I should keep practicing so that I can hopefully be quicker than my opponent, right?

Mitsutada: -stands up right and shakes his head- Gaining speed is good but you must also pick your fights wisely... and if you cannot beat them with speed, you must learn to outsmart them with your wits.

Hira:: I see. *curious why Kuri didn't try teaching her this before, but thinks he wanted to focus more on her sword work before throwing other things at her, or maybe it had been his plan all along for Mitsu to help teach her as well* ... *stands up right as well* So what comes next..?

[[something tells me its the latter xDD]]

((XD Yeah))

Mitsutada: -chuckles- If you had knocked my sword out of my hands or up in the air, what do you think my options would have been?

Hira:: *thinks for a moment before speaking* If I had knocked it out of your hands, your options... would maybe have been to either go after your sword or try to tackle me while I was off stance...? If up in the air, maybe bump into me to knock me further off-balance...?

Mitsutada: "Bingo!" -cheers a bit for her and chuckles- Or in a last ditch effort I could try to attack you with my sword regardless, or meet your blade to block.

Hira:: Understood. So it takes being quick on your feet and thinking quickly in different situations to be successful in battle then?

Mitsutada: -nods- As you get better with wielding a sword you can experiment and try new ways and styles to create one that works best for you and how you think. Kuri-chan and I can only make sure you have the know-how to get started...

Hira:: *nods, frowning again* So how are you, Masamune-sama, and Hasebe doing...?

Mitsutada: ...Ah.. -blinks- Masamune-sama is eating again. It took a lot of persuasion but he's doing much better. Hasebe-kun has been going out during the day to fend off some small revolts that have been occurring. We think its a political movement.

Hira:: *frowns, listening and noticing Mitsu hadn't said how he was doing exactly* Do Hasebe and Masamune-sama think it's going to get worse soon?

Mitsutada: -pauses, thinking- Hm... Hasebe-kun never trusts any riots or revolts... He actually thinks whomever is behind them may have more information on where Kojuro is. Masamune-sama has been trying to figure out which official is the unhappiest but with so many uneasy with our lord... -sighs and throws his hands up- It's anyone's guess...

Hira:: *frowns at that* I wish dad could send a letter or something to let us know how he is and if he's found anything. It would help Masamune-sama, I'm sure. But if it were intercepted, there'd be trouble, so I understand why we haven't gotten anything yet.

Mitsutada: ... -blinks- ..I've never seen Kuri-chan write anything to be honest.

Hira:: *blinks* So... he might not know how to write..? *hadn't thought of that, to be honest*

((XD I'm going with he can, he just can't do it very well and it looks like chicken scratch. lol))

[[yeah xDD Mitsu probably practices his handwriting so is like super neat in comparison to Kuri]]

[[ ;w; opposites <3]]

((XD Yeah))

Mitsutada: No, I think Kuri-chan can write. Just chooses not to. -nods-

Hira:: *nods a bit* It's probably safer that he doesn't, but that doesn't help us out...

Mitsutada: ... -gives a sad smile and walks over, placing the wooden sword on a rock- Come here, Hira... -takes Kuri's sword out from where he hooks it under his belt-

Hira:: *blinks and follows Mitsu, recognizing the sword when it's brought into view* Isn't that the sword dad carries everywhere?

Mitsutada: -nods- ...Kuri-chan is as much this sword as he is what you know him by. -gently runs his hand over the sheath before drawing the blade- ...I look at it every morning and night for any changes... Right now it looks dull, there is no shine. Kuri-chan must be tired. -chuckles and kneels down, holding out the sword for her to look at- ...You can speak to him if you want. I don't know if he can hear us but, it's a nice thought.

[[I'm going to guess only swords can pick up on small things like that]]

[[to Hira the sword probably looks like any other sword xDDD]]

((XD Yeah, I would guess that too))

[[and yes I'm going off your little drabble >w> ]]

((XD))

Hira:: *blinks, not quite understanding what Mitsu meant with that* I don't understand, mom. So... you're saying this is like... a piece of dad, in a way? *doesn't notice any difference in the blade, but then again, she had not been around many of them* ... *steps closer to the sword anyway, feeling a bit silly for talking to it, but thinking it might help in some way for some reason* So... just talk to i..him? *frowns a bit, then takes a breath and lets it out* Ok, here goes... Hi dad, it's Hira... I hope you find Kojuro safe and sound and both of you come home soon. We miss you.

Mitsutada: -nods- ...We are swords, Hira. If our blade breaks, this version of us will disappear. That is why we keep our swords on us at all times... -forces a smile and lets her speak to Kuri-

[[xDDDD]]

[[then why don't you have your sword, mitsu, hm?]]

((XD Because he gave it to Kuuuuuuuuuuuuuri. XD))

[[mhhmm xDDD]]

Hira:: *blinks at that* I'm guessing Hasebe is as well? Where's... *stops herself, thinking back to the day Kuri had left; remembers seeing him with two swords, one of which had looked like the one Mitsu usually had with him* You sent yours with dad. That's why you don't have it with you. And that's why he had that other sword then, right? So you wouldn't get hurt if he had to fight.

Mitsutada: -nods- Hasebe-kun is a sword that originally was owned by Oda Nobunaga. A master we both served before coming here. -blinks then nods again- Yup! Kuri-chan has my sword... It's just so we're still together... It... doesn't have the same meaning as it should... -looks a little heartbroken at that-

[[xDD mitsu you realize she has no idea what you're talking about]]

Hira:: *blinks in confusion at the information, not sure what to ask for clarification on first; focuses on the last bit since that seemed most important, what with Mitsu looking heartbroken* What is the meaning? Maybe dad didn't know what it meant...? Depending on what it meant, he probably would have gladly accepted, mom. He's probably upset at himself for not knowing, if it affected you like this. *motions to his heartbroken expression*

Mitsutada: Huh..? O-oh.. I'm sorry.. I was lost in thought.. I'm a bit old fashioned. -chuckles, and looks down at Kuri's blade sadly, gently resting a hand on it- ...Not many swords follow this custom. It's becoming more and more archaic as time goes on... When we are given to our masters or our master finds us, we swear a silent oath to always protect and follow orders. There is little choice when it comes to our master. What choice we do have is who we offer our blade to. I love Kuri-chan deeply... so much that I would bestow to him the most intimate offering I could. My very being. And by that I mean giving him my blade to use as he sees fit. If he chose to fight with it instead of his own, I would not complain. If he chose to keep it safe, again I would not complain... I willingly would accept being his and only his. This oath goes deeper beyond that of Master and sword. -thinks- ...It is like a proposal, the sword being a ring.

Hira:: *blinks wide-eyed at that* I'm certain if dad knew what that had meant, he'd have accepted in a heartbeat, mom. I'm sure he loves you just as much as you love him. You should.. explain it to him when he comes home. I'm sure it isn't his fault he doesn't know, if no one ever explained it to him before.

Mitsutada: -sighs- ..What if he knew though, Hira...? Maybe he doesn't want such a big commitment... -sheathes Kuri's blade and returns it on his belt where he keeps it- Perhaps I was too quick to offer him mine... but... I do love him... and don't want to lose him to anyone else. Perhaps I'm just worried I will be rejected again... -looks down, was pretty crushed the day Kuri didn't accept but figured it was due to the other being a younger sword and not knowing-

Hira:: *wraps her arms around Mitsu in a hug* I'm positive he just didn't know, mom. I've watched how you two are with each other. *smiles a bit* It's like you two are off in your own happy little world when you're together and not doing some task that requires your attention. And from what I've heard, dad started to change when you two became a couple. I'd say that's a sign he loves you. I'm sure if he wasn't interested he'd have outright said no. Did he say no when you first offered, or did he just look confused?

Mitsutada: -blinks then smiles a bit, hugging Hira in return- ...Thank you Hira... I needed to hear that... -smiles warmly and thinks back on that day- ...Pretty confused...

Hira:: *smiles* See? So it's possible he just doesn't know. Oh, you have to tell him and propose again when he gets home, mom, you HAVE to. You two deserve each other.

Mitsutada: -blushes a bit- Ah... alright... alright. -chuckles- When I find a good time to try again... I'll give it another go, promise.

Hira:: *smiles wider at that* Good. I'll remind you when he gets back and things calm down.

Mitsutada: Of course. -ruffles her hair gently, fixing it right after- So, Hira... how do you like living in Oshu?

Hira:: *laughs as her hair is ruffled, not caring if it were messed up or not* Hrm? Well, it is my home. I love it here. I don't think I'd ever want to live anywhere else.

Mitsutada: I'm happy that you like it here... =w=

Hira:: *blinks and tilts her head slightly* I'm curious now... Why did you ask how I liked living here?

((Like... I think she figured out she wasn't Mitsu and Kuri's real kid. Neither of them have blue eyes, after all. But other than that, she'd have no clue she probably would have been raised elsewhere if she hadn't been dumped on Kuri.))

Mitsutada: Well.. I'm sure you've figured out by now you're adopted... I just... wonder if you ever think about the what ifs?

[[yeah xDD PFFT. She's much better off with Momma Mitsu and Poppa Kuri ;; ]]

((XD Indeed she is lol))

Hira:: *smiles at that* I've known for awhile that I was adopted. Neither of you have blue eyes, so unless one of you ran away from my mom with me and she had blue eyes, you would have had to have adopted me. *blinks, then shakes her head* No, I've never thought about what I would be like if I hadn't grown up here with you and dad as my parents. *hugs Mitsu again with a grin* You're the only mom I ever want. And Papa Kuri is the only dad I ever want.

Mitsutada: ... -blinks, a bit wide eyed then smiles warmly and hugs her tightly- ...I'm so happy you came into our lives, Hira....

[[ ;w; daw]]

((<3333))

Hira:: *hugs Mitsu back just as tightly* And I'm glad to be here. Were you worrying about what I was thinking about being adopted this whole time?

Mitsutada: ... Yeah, I wasn't sure how you were taking it...

Hira:: *grins at that* I think I'd have told you if I wasn't happy here, mom.

((XD Yes, she takes after Kuri with saying when she doesn't like something. lol))

[[daww x3 <333]]

Mitsutada: ...Ah... -looks at her and just chuckles- You take after your father.

Hira:: *grins at that* I'm sure I have picked up traits from both of you. I like cooking too, after all. I've not once seen dad cook. So I know I didn't learn it from him.

Mitsutada: Oh...? -smiles- And soon enough you'll be using a sword like us too.

Hira:: *nods* I hope I'm able to learn to use it as well as the rest of you. I want to help out more than I have been.

Mitsutada: You're doing really well so far!

Hira:: You think so? *frowns a bit* We never did hear back whether Masamune-sama was going to the festival too with us and Hasebe.

Mitsutada: You'll be a force to be reckoned with in no time. -nods and blinks- I think Masamune-sama will come... we just need to get him out of the castle, that's all. -smiles- Which should be easy granted how many times a day he's bugged by others.

Hira:: *chuckles* Good. I'd hate for him to miss it too because he's sad. He should join us because the one he misses probably wouldn't want him moping about so.

Mitsutada: We simply must tell him its a "party". I'm sure he'll get "fired up" and want to come along. -w-

Hira:: Ehehe. And I think it will do the people good to see him out there too. *nods* Oooh? That will work with him?

Mitsutada: Hm..? Unless if he's really upset I don't see why he wouldn't want a chance to parade around. -w- -a trait he shares with his master xDD-

Hira:: *thinks for a moment on that* Then those visiting officials better not upset him. Otherwise I will smack them with this sword. *brings up the wooden sword she's been practicing with*

((*horribly amused at the thought of Hira chasing anyone around with one*))

Mitsutada: -blinks- ... -laughs- Hira... I don't think that would be smiled upon by the other officials...

[[xD its very amusing <33]]

Hira:: *frowns* I don't care if they smile upon it or not. They should know by now not to upset Masamune-sama. *sets down the wooden sword and crosses her arms stubbornly across her chest*

((XD))

Mitsutada: There's been more and more new faces during the meetings... And it's very obvious this is all tied into what's been going on both here and outside of Oshu. Actually, the ones who support Masamune's decision... I haven't seen many of them at the last few meetings...

Hira:: *frowns* That doesn't sound good at all. What are we going to do if they are behind Kojur's absence, mom?

Mitsutada: ...Knowing Masamune-sama... it will be war.

Hira:: Well, the bastards would have brought it on themselves in that case if they were behind his disappearance.

Mitsutada: -grins- You're right. Masamune-sama talked to Hasebe-kun earlier today... -tilts his head- I wonder why.

[[some official is probably missinnnngggg]]

[[and Hasebe is most likely attending future meetings. And after each of the meetings he attends, another opposing official goes missing xDD]]

((XD YAY))

Hira:: Ooooooo. I'm glad Hasebe is on Masamune-sama's side, since you said he is very loyal to whoever he pledges himself to.

Mitsutada: -nods- Hasebe-kun can be quite terrifying. -chuckles-

Hira:: *blinks at that* He seemed nice enough the few times I saw him, but I would guess if I were an enemy he wouldn't be so nice and would be terrifying.

((XD She's getting the 'nice' bit from him letting Masamune use him as a pillow and being polite when they were first introduced lol))

[[xDD! oh hira... he can be the sweetest devil you've ever met.]]

((lmao))

Mitsutada: May I ask why you think he is nice? Not that you're wrong, I am just curious. -smiles-

Hira:: *blinks* I don't know, really. I guess because he didn't seem irritated or anything when Masamune-sama was using him as a pillow. And he seemed very polite when we were being introduced. I guess it's because I've not seen him often enough to see him act any other way. *shrugs slightly*

Mitsutada: -chuckles- I see... would you like to go see him? He should be back by now.

Hira:: *blinks* Only if you think he wouldn't be bothered. Not that I'd really know what to say to him aside from asking him how he's doing.

Mitsutada: In a way he could be considered your uncle... so you should get to know him better. -nods- Let's go say hi.

Hira:: *follows along behind Mitsutada* So.. I could call him uncle Hasebe, do you think? Or would he not like that?

Hasebe: -had just got done washing his clothes to rid them of blood and is in more comfortable clothes, sitting down in the garden nearby where Masamune's room is so he's in earshot if anything happens-

Mitsutada: Hm..? -chuckles- I think he needs a little time before you can call him that.

Hira:: *nods at that* Alright.

Mitsutada: Hm... -thinks and eventually finds Hasebe out in the garden- Hasebe-kun! -waves over-

Hasebe: Hm...? -looks up- Hello Mitsutada. -looks at Hira- ...Hira. -nods-

Hira:: *following Mitsu rather like how a duckling follows its mom; smiles and bows a bit to Hasebe* Good evening, Hasebe.

Mitsutada: -smiles at Hira then to Hasebe- Mind if we join you?

Hasebe: Evening. -looks to the empty spots besides him- Be my guest.

Mitsutada: -walks over and sits down besides Hasebe, patting the spot next to him for Hira to sit down- ^^... -soon smells blood- ... -looks at Hasebe and raises a brow-

Hasebe: -looks at Mitsutada and just gives the faintest of smiles-

[[hasebe smelled like... smoke and ash with a faint hint of blood, right? xDD]]

((XD Yeah, I think that was it. Hira wouldn't really notice since she's not a sword, I think, and not quite a warrior.))

[[yeah but she probably could smell the smokey/ashen scent xDD]]

[[like a fireplace ov ob]]

Hira:: *follows and sits down by Mitsu, smelling a faint hint of smoke and looking around for a moment curiously before shrugging it off and smiling again* Thank you, Hasebe. *doesn't notice the glances shared between the two swords; decides to let them speak for now while she tries to figure out what exactly to say*

Mitsutada: -leans back on his hands and looks up at the sakura tree- ...It's lovely, isn't it? We've had nice weather lately...

Hasebe: Hm..? -chuckles- Yes, we have. -looks at them before looking at the tree- Do you like flowers, Hira?

[[my headcannon is mitsu dry pressed the dahlia flowers ]]

((XD Ok))

Hira:: *blinks, having looked at the tree when Mitsu commented on it, looking back when she was spoken to* Huh? Y-yes, I do. *has some little flower pots just outside the outer door of her room with some tiny flower bearing plants growing in them* I really like the ones I've seen on my way to the fields. I forget what they were called, but they were all sorts of colors.

Mitsutada: The dahlia flowers? -blinks- Or are they wild flowers?

Hasebe: -listens to them, waiting for Hira's answer-

Hira:: *blinks* That first one sounds familiar. The blue-black ones in the front caught my attention when I first walked by them.

Mitsutada: Ah... yes those are dahlias then.

Hasebe: Did you know that different types of flowers represent different things? -opens up his hands and looks down at the orange lily and white chrysanthemum in his hands-

[[orange lily - revenge, white chrysanthemum - death and grief]]

[[xDD it fits considering he just killed someone]]

((XD True))

[[he might also now and then pick yellow tulips without realizing it. it means one-sided love]]

Hira:: Dahlias. *says the name so she hopefully doesn't forget it again, then looks at Hasebe* I found a book that I was planning to read through when I wasn't busy that seemed to mention that. I haven't gotten very far in it yet.

((Poor Hasebe. *refrains from petting him though* <3))

[[mhm ;; but its okay <333]]

Mitsutada: Dahlias mean good taste. So they're "cool". -chuckles and looks down at the flowers Hasebe has- ...Hasebe-kun.

Hasebe-kun: Hm..? I was planning on bringing these to a grave in the morning. -smiles-

Hira:: *chuckles slightly at Mitsu* "Cool", is it? *looks from one to the other, getting the feeling there was something else going on that wasn't being spoken about, but refrains from saying anything* Oh? That is nice of you, Hasebe.

Hasebe: ... Hm. Hira... do not trust any man that approaches you if you go out for a few days. -looks at her-

Mitsutada: ... -gets a more serious look on his face and sighs- ... -nods- If you want to go out somewhere, ask Masamune-sama, Hasabe-kun or myself. Remember what we were talking about earlier?

Hira:: *blinks, then nods* Alright, but... that includes when I go out to do fieldwork, I'm guessing..? *frowns slightly, since she likes helping with the fields*

Hasebe: Mitsutada usually goes to the fields, today he had other things to attend to. If he does not go, I will go instead.

Mitsutada: -nods- Mhm. -smiles-