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Masamune nodded at Kojuro. "You're right. Let's go check his room, he probably returned by now." He lead his right eye back towards the castle.

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Mitsutada smiled warmly as he stepped closer and joined Ookurikara. "Yes, I feel refreshed." He leaned over and placed a kiss on Kuri's cheek. "Ready for bed, Kuri-chan?"

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Hasebe bowed to Hira as she left and drew his attention to Nihongou as he awoke. He would tell Masamune of their guest as soon as he was able. "You are in my master's castle, more specifically my room. You are to stay here until you sober up." He glared down at Nihongou as he spoke, a bit of the usual better than you sneer lacing his tone. "It was either here or the jail and I do not feel comfortable leaving you there." He eyed the spear and sighed. "Should you fall into the wrong hands.... I..." He stopped before he finished. Nihongou probably did not care anyways. He picked up the spear and looked around, finding a suitable place to mount it for now.

((ouo hasebe are you nihongou's master now xD youre holding his weapon after all))

Masamune went through the castle towards where Hasebe's room was. He had gotten stopped by some servants asking him what morning chores they would like him to do. He was mildly annoyed by the abrupt disturbance but complied and gave them a few tasks that would keep them away from his room in the morning as Kojuro and himself could prepare Mitsutada for his day of pretending to be Masamune.

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Mitsutada nodded and yawned, covering his mouth. "Yeah... That sounds good, Kuri-chan." He chuckled happily and pulled the dragon tattooed man closed. "Sleep well, Kuri-chan. I love you." He smiled brightly and kissed his lips before letting go so they could both lie down.

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[[I think we agreed on IMs Hasebe unknowingly becomes Nihongou's 'maste'r. Imo it's probably the alcohol making Nihongou think such xDDDDD]]

Hasebe tensed at being called Heshikiri. "It is Hasebe, Nihongou. H-a-s-e-b-e." Normally he could let the quip slip but not this time. For some reason whenever Nihongou was drunk and said Heshikiri, it just made the sword want to burn something down. He couldn't stand that name due to its origin. It was pitiful. As such, it took Hasebe a moment to calm himself so he did not act upon impulse and he turned to the giant tied up on the futon. "...It is my job to protect what I can of the Kuroda clan. Unfortunately for both of us, you are involved and thus are my responsibility." He finally set the spear up in a spot he figured it would be safe for the time being. "Fight all you like. You know if you run I can easily track you down and catch you. I've done it before."

Masamune nodded and agreed with the tasks Kojuro set for them. "That should keep you guys busy tomorrow." He chuckled and offered a slight smile before excusing himself and continued towards Hasebe's room.

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Mitsutada wrapped his arms around Kuri once they were both comfortable and closed his eyes. He drifted off to sleep with a content smile on his face, one he always had whenever he was beside his partner.

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Hasebe raised a brow questioningly at finally being called Hasebe and not Heshikiri. It was unexpected but he wasn't going to comment on it. Not now. He finally sensed Masamune draw closer as the one-eyed dragon approached his door and there was knocking. "...Keep quiet, Nihongou." He spoke lowly in a whisper before going to the door and opening it. "Masamune-sama?" He bowed respectfully.

Masamune didn't see Nihongou on the floor due to Hasebe's form blocking his vision. The thin man appeared bulky in his usual attire and probably right now that was a good thing. "Tomorrow Mitsutada will be filling my shoes. I will need for you to act as his guard and treat him as you would myself." He paused. "He basically will be me tomorrow, so what he says goes."

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Hasebe listened carefully to Masamune's orders and soon bowed in understanding. "Understood, Masamune-sama. I will be up bright and early to ensure Mitsutada is on time to his duties."

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Masamune smirked. "Good. Kojuro, do you have anything to say to Hasebe? Any orders?"

"Of course. Anything for my master." Hasebe nodded and soon stepped to the side, gesturing to the figure behind him on the floor. "...This is Nihongou, a spear once owned by my previous master. Please grant him pardon and allow him to stay until he is detoxed enough to make... coherent decisions." The mild annoyance returned to Hasebe's tone as he recalled how long it took Nihongou to not be 'drunk'. There was different stages to Nihongou's s**t-faced nature, and it was just one or two drinks that would tip the scale and set the cycle all over again.

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Masamune leaned to the side a bit and peered at the large bundled mass on the floor. "Ahn..?" He stepped into the room and stopped, the smell of alcohol was very strong. "...Heh. As long as you can promise he won't do anything stupid while he's here, he can stay." He turned to Hasebe and grinned. "He's your problem." Reaching out he patted Hasebe on the shoulder and exited the room, giving a wave. "Good luck tomorrow. Kojuro." He expected his right eye to follow after him without any further order.

Masamune raised a brow and chuckled a bit. "You're better at those types of things than I am, Kojuro. I'll leave that in your capable hands." He grinned a bit and soon got to his room, sliding the door open. "Well, I guess I'll see you in the morning then, Kojuro." He nodded to his right eye as a signal for him to be dismissed should he so choose.

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Making the spear suffer was extremely tempting for Hasebe. He had a feeling even after Nihongou was sobered up the smell of alcohol would linger in the air for a few days. And for that the suffering would be worthwhile. Yet a small pang of sympathy overtook the sword as he walked over to a jug of fresh water he kept in his room and poured a cup. "...Water should be all you're asking for. The something isn't allowed." Hasebe had some bite to his tone. He knew Nihongou would probably be the type to have some more alcohol to quench thirst but that would only set back their [read: Hasebe's] goal. He approached the tied spear and placed the cup on a table near by, soon hoisting Nihongou up to sit. "...You have to work with me here, Nihongou." He frowned at how difficult it was. The other was like a dead weight.

Masamune: -smirks a bit as he offers Mitsutada the usual eye-patch he wears- Here. I trust you'll take good care of it.

Mitsutada: -blinks- A-ah... Are you sure Masamune-sama...? -smiles warmly and takes the eye-patch once his master nods and switches it with his original one- Please take care of this for me in return, Masamune-sama... -hands his eye-patch to him-

Hasebe: -finished getting dressed, had untied Nihongou when he first woke up and sighs- Nihongou. You're accompanying me as I accomplish the tasks assigned to me. You are to be on your best behavior, do you understand?

Kojuro:: *watches Masamune and Mitsutada from near the door, a slight smirk on his own face* Just remember what Masamune-sama and I have laid out and you should do fine, Mitsutada.

Kuri:: *out doing work in the stables, but is sure Mitsu is getting ready for his task for the day too*

Nihongou:: *slowly stretches and rubs feeling back into his limbs when Hasebe unties him, then frowns slightly and snorts* Tch... Fine, Hasebe. So, what are we doing today then?

Masamune: -nods- It's safe with me. -decides to wear it so it doesn't let lost, can't help but smile a bit at Mitsutada's attempts not to squeal like a little school girl, chuckling a bit- Heh... Kojuro's right. You'll do fine. Wait here for Hasebe to escort you.

Mitsutada: -bites his bottom lip, feeling very privileged right now, his heart beating quick but soon calms himself down and nods- Of course, Masamune-sama. I won't let you down. Both of you. Please have a relaxing day. -smiles and bows respectfully-

Hasebe: -presents the yari with large robes- I managed to get these from one of the maids. It should fit you, at least not look hilariously unfitting. You cannot smell of alcohol and your clothes reek of it. -frowns, pausing a moment- ....We are accompanying a fellow sword who is playing the role of Masamune-sama today. We are to treat this sword as if he were Masamune-sama himself - the utmost respect and following orders without hesitation.

Kojuro:: *nods at Masamune's words, then gives a small smile to Mitsutada as he speaks; glances at Masamune, waiting for his lord to determine which way they were going before falling in step at his right*

Nihongou:: *wrinkles his nose a bit at the unfamiliar robes* So, are these going to be cleaned up then, or are you going to have them thrown out...? *likes his robes and knows he'll be unhappy if Hasebe does just have them thrown out because of the smell; sighs and takes the offered robes, heading over to the privacy curtain in the corner to change* Hrn... He's not my lord or master yet, but... fine. *crosses his arms over his chest for a moment, then glances over at his spear* Are we taking our weapons too then?

Masamune: "Good luck." -grins and heads off with Kojuro towards the garden, figuring that usually isn't full of people and is more likely to have people who know of Masamune's day off if they do stop by-

Mitsutada: -nods and fixes his bangs a bit to look a bit more like Masamune's before waiting for Hasebe to show up-

Hasebe: -turns his back so Nihongou has additional privacy- Later it can be arranged that they're washed. I suggest soaking them in hopes to get rid of the smell. ....Weapons are not entirely required. I simply keep mine on my person in case after what has happened here. If you would like, you may bring your yari but if you try and escape, well.. you should know the end result.

((lmao Hasebe))

Kojuro:: *follows Masamune towards the garden, carrying a basket that had a meal he'd prepared for them to eat while they were out*

Nihongou:: *heads over and picks up his spear at Hasebe's permission, then sighs and nods* Right. I guess I'll have to wait until we're done to soak them then, since you're in a hurry. *frowns, not commenting on the trying to escape threat*

Masamune: -eventually gets to the sakura tree and sits down beneath it- It's strange not having to deal with responsibilities.

Mitsutada: -shifts his stance to mimic the way Masamune stands when he waits around, arms crossed his chest, wonders what's taking Hasebe so long-

Hasebe: -looks at him and nods- Yes... Now follow me. -eyes the yari, glaring a moment but soon heads off to Masamune's room, knocking on the door before bowing- Masamune-sama... Forgive my tardiness. Please allow me to escort you.

Kojuro:: *chuckles slightly as he sits down beside Masamune* It is, Masamune-sama, but you needed the break badly. You may not have noticed or wanted to acknowledge it, but it is my duty to keep you from working yourself into a grave.

Nihongou:: *frowns again, meeting Hasebe's glare with one of his own before he follows the uchigatana to Masamune's room, stopping just short of the door near Hasebe's bowing form*

Masamune: Heh.. what would I do without you, Kojuro? -might have a small smile on his lips but soon looks up at the sakura tree- The blossoms are in full bloom...

Mitsutada: -walks over to the door and slides it open, looking down at Hasebe- Yo. Took you long enough... "Let's go". -looks at Nihongou and whistles- Is your friend here going to be a problem, Hasebe? -took every ounce of his being to not say kun-

Hasebe: As you wish, Masamune-sama. -waits until Mitsutada begins walking forwards before rising to his feet and shakes his head- No, he shouldn't be. And if he is, I can assure you the matter will be dealt with swiftly. You can rest easy.

Kojuro:: *has a small smile of his own* Let's hope we don't have to find out again, Masamune-sama. I am thankful that Mitsutada was there to make sure you stayed alive while I was captive. *looks up at the tree and nods* They are.

Nihongou:: *is sorely tempted to say something mean to Hasebe in response to that, but manages to barely keep his mouth shut; he frowns just slightly at 'Masamune', trying to figure out why this 'sword' playing as Masamune was somewhat familiar to him; the memory refused to surface though, most likely due to all the years of drinking he'd done as he was bounced between masters and eventually abandoned to wander on his own* ... Hrn... *ends up moving to stand at 'Masamunes' other side when they get to where they're going*

Masamune: -nods- ...Mitsutada and Ookurikara both don't realize how much their actions mean. I am proud to be their master. -looks at Kojuro a moment then scoops up some sakura petals and smirks, sprinkling them over the older male's head- Heh... -used to do the same thing when he was a kid-

Mitsutada: -is pretty sure, judging by the weapon, the spear is Nihongou but never really had a good relation with the yari and isn't sure why, decides not to dwell on it and heads off to where some of the officials are waiting-

Hasebe: -follows Mitsutada, a bit surprised at how well the tachi can mimic his master, though probably shouldn't be with how much Mitsutada has grown to idolize Masamune-

Kojuro:: *nods* It's good to see how much they care about you, Masamune-sama. *blinks a bit at the sudden sakura petal shower, then gives a content smile* Good to see you acting like your old self again, Masamune-sama. *scoops up a handful of petals and sprinkles them over Masamune's head in return*

Nihongou:: *looks around the room curiously for a moment, hiding a smirk when he realized he was much taller than everyone else there and therefor, might come across as more intimidating to anyone that might cause trouble; leans on his spear a bit casually, deciding he may as well keep a sharp eye out for danger since he was here and had to accompany Hasebe anyway*

Masamune: Heh.. -lets Kojuro sprinkle petals on him and soon brushes them out of his hair- Yeah... it is nice.

Mitsutada: -sits down and nods to the officials as they bow to him- Yo. -smirks- So, shall we continue from yesterday's discussion? I hope you came to an agreement on what you want to present.

Hasebe: -kneels down off to the side behind Masamune, usually where Kojuro sits or whomever is filling in for Kojuro, keeping an eye on the officials and Nihongou-

Kojuro:: *brushing petals out of his own hair, nodding to Masamune* Hm. Let me know when you get hungry, alright, Masamune-sama? *gestures to the basket he'd set down nearby, then reaches over and helps to remove some petals that Masamune missed* What did you wish to do today, Masamune-sama?

Nihongou:: *can tell that Hasebe's keeping an eye on him and does his best not to roll his eyes at the uchigatana; he'd behave for now, unless one of the officials started trouble; he had no intention of trying to escape or run away, knowing Hasebe would just track him down and most likely knock him out and drag him back again, as he had last night; Nihongou could have broken the ropes binding him after his head had stopped hurting, but decided to just deal with whatever Hasebe had planned for him*

[[you're lucky Hasebe is forever loyal to the Kuroda xDD he's going to take care of you Nihongou]]

((lmao))

[[though that should be read as fight with and threaten the well being of out of caring obligation? xDDD]]

Masamune: "Okay." -nods and shrugs- I was going to wing it, to be honest, Kojuro. Always having everything planned is tiring in itself, 'you see'?

Mitsutada: -listening to the officials, realizing they are just parroting what was said yesterday and they really haven't decided what they're trying to get passed- ...Ahn..? We already talked about this yesterday.

Hasebe: If I may speak for a moment, Masamune-sama? -gets a nod from Mitsutada then looks at the officials- Might I suggest a five minute recess so you can collect your thoughts to present them properly? Fumbling on yesterdays rejections is not making anyone here look good and is wasting time.

[[Hasebe.. -sigghhhsss-

xDD forever a p***k]]

((lmao))

Kojuro:: *chuckles a bit at that; should have expected his lord to feel that way today* Very well, Masamune-sama. I suppose if you like, later, I could go to the stable and get our horses saddled and we could take a ride outside the walls of Oshu. *if so, Kojuro would most likely try to pick something up for Masamune to wear that would make it harder for the people to tell it was him riding out with Kojuro*

Nihongou:: *does roll his eyes now, more so at the idiocy of these people standing before who they thought was their lord rather than at anything Hasebe said; gets calmly to his feet after Hasebe's words, giving a mild glare to a couple officials who started to object to the idea of a break and hiding a smirk as they quickly backed down*

Masamune: Hm... sounds like a good idea. -nods and closes his eyes, soon laying back against the grass with a content sigh-

Mitsutada: -brings a hand up to regain order in the room- ...We'll take a five minute break then when we get back, progress the talks. You're dismissed. -waits for the officials to leave-

Hasebe: ... -smirks faintly, a bit amused at how they're intimidated by Nihongou, then again most people are, he's just weird and picks fights with the yari all the time xD-

((lmfao))

Kojuro:: I'm glad you think so, Masamune-sama. *glad to see Masamune looking relaxed and content; keeps alert, himself, eyes looking around slowly for any trouble*

Nihongou:: *not bothering to hide his smirk now that the officials are leaving for the forced break; glances over at 'Masamune' and frowns again, confusion on his face* Heh. You're still the same prickly b*****d as ever, Hasebe. *says that low enough that just 'Masamune' and Hasebe would hear him*

((Nihongou. Don't pick fights with Hasebe now. XD))

[[xDD <333]]

Masamune: ...Yo, Kojuro... I've been thinking... one day I'm going to need an heir, and as much as I'd love for Mitsutada or Ookurikara to take over when I'm ready to retire, I'm not sure if that's the right course of action...

Mitsutada: -looks at Nihongou when he feels like someone is watching him- Ahn? -raises a brow-

Hasebe: Hmph... They're wasting Masamune-sama's time. They were told prior to be prepared yet they still fumble over the same things hoping that Masamune-sama will simply give in and agree just to get it over with.

Kojuro:: *blinks, glancing over at Masamune at that* Indeed, you are going to need an heir someday, Masamune-sama. While Mitsutada or Ookurikara may not be the best choices for taking over when you're ready to retire, they would be more than acceptable choices to take my place when I eventually am too old to follow you into battle. *tilts his head slightly, raising an eyebrow* So, does this mean you are going to find someone and marry, then?

Nihongou:: Hm. *ignores Hasebe for a moment and leans down closer to 'Masamune', face scrunched up in thought as he looks the sword over* ...I know you from somewhere... don't I..? *had said that low again, in case anyone were lurking outside the door* It's not easy to remember, but... I think.... you were in Ofu-sama's care around the same time as Hasebe and myself, right?