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Day 1- Date Masamune gets a surprise!
((I'm counting all the way up to where they picked their room out as Day 1))

Masamune: -strolls on up, constantly hearing Oshu and his name being brought up- Ahn..? They're not missing. I have them right he- -goes to pat the hilts of his swords then looks shocked as there's four instead of six- ... -looks down to confirm the missing swords, frowning- Tch.... First Kojuro and now this. So uncool.

Ookurikara:: *sitting a few feet away from where Masamune strolled out from, watching with what appeared to be bored disinterest in his surroundings*

Masamune: "Ridiculous." -looking around and decides to go retrace his steps-

Mitsutada: -fussing with his bangs for a moment then looks up when he hears the frustration in Masamune's voice- ...? -wonders what his Lord's problem is since the swords in question are right here-

Ookurikara:: *raises an eyebrow slightly at Masamune's tone* Hmph.... *tilts his head slightly at Mitsutada as Masamune starts retracing his steps, then just shrugs and leans back against the wall, perfectly content it seemed to not be doing anything, his sword resting across his knees*

Mitsutada: -looks back at Ookurikara and gives a sad smile, can't help but feel sorry for their Lord and walks after Masamune- ...Masamune-sama.

Masamune: -stops when he hears his name- ..Hm? -turns around and sees Mitsutada- Who are you? -spots one of his swords- ...And why do you have my sword?

Mitsutada: -smiles warmly and kneels, bowing down- I'm Shokudaikiri Mitsutada. I can cut through bronze candlestick holders... Yeah... I'm that sword. I've been in your service for years... passed down to you by Oda Nobunaga. The other sword you are missing, Ookurikara, is over there. -slightly turns his head towards Kuri again and gives him a glare, as if telling him to get up and over here to pay respect to their lord-

Ookurikara:: *frowns at Mitsutada glaring at him, but sighs and gets up, walking over and adopting the same kneeling pose as Mitsutada* .... I'm Ookurikara. I don't have anything else to say.

Masamune: -looking at the two before him, eye narrowing a bit as he tries to figure out if they're being truthful, or playing along with some crazy story- Heh... Nice try. Return my swords to me and I will overlook this incident.

Mitsutada: We're right here, Masamune-sama...

Masamune: -steps closer to them and leans down, picking up the katanas- You're "crazy."

Ookurikara:: Tch. *reluctantly allows Masamune to take the sword from him, then folds his arms over his chest, left arm over right, a bit of his dragon tattoo showing*

Mitsutada: -allows Masamune to take the sword away and sits upright- ...Masamune-sama... It sounds "crazy" but it's true. Look closely at us and you will see the marks that prove our origins.

Masamune: -listening to Mitsutada as he eyes the tattoo on Ookurikara's arm- ... -glances at the katana that belongs to Kuri and flicks it open a bit from the sheath, seeing the dragon engraved in the metal- ...

Ookurikara:: *sighs* Masamune-sama, I really am Ookurikara. Your sword, Ookurikara. *pulls up the sleeve on his left arm to show off the entire tattoo (minus his shoulder. He'd have to take his shirt and coat off for that and he's not feeling up to putting in that much work to prove he is who he says.), which matches the carving on the blade in Masamune's hands* This is really your sword Shokudaikiri Mitsutada. *points at Mitsu*

Mitsutada: -nods- Oh and that's Sada-chan. Oh... sorry. I mean Taikogane Sadamune -smiling- He's still dormant.

Masamune: -looks at the sword Mitsutada referred to then looks back at them- ... -whistles- Either I'm losing it or I have the coolest swords. -blinks and looks at the katanas- Can you feel me holding you?

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((...Masamune watch how you phrase things.))

((*tries to fight off snickering at Masamune's phrasing* *loses the fight and outright cackles* So bad. XD My mind hasn't found refuge in the gutter, no sireebob. *would attempt innocent whistle, but the cackling makes that impossible*))

Ookurikara:: *glances over at Mitsutada, preferring to let the more social of the two of them answer their master's question*

((xDDDDD Mind out of the gutter.))

Mitsutada: -looks at Kuri then back to Masamune, nodding- The swords are extensions of our bodies. Since we are prized possessions and have been around long enough... we've acquired a soul. So, please keep that in mind when wielding us, Masamune-sama. We will do our best to protect you.

Masamune: -has an unreadable expression on his face as he looks at the swords- ...

Mitsutada: Ah... If it is easier, you can continue to think of us only as swords. It will not change our view nor affect our efficiency. Isn't that right, Kuri-chan?

Ookurikara:: *scowls a bit at Mitsutada calling him Kuri-chan* You're a pain. Don't call me that. *grumbles, but it has no real bite to it* Tch... Yes, the candlestick slasher has it right.

Mitsutada: -pouts playfully- But Kuri-chan... -pout turns into a real frown when his name's meaning is mentioned- ....Not cool.

Masamune: -soon smirks a bit and reaches out, offering each of them their swords back- Quite the characters, aren't you? Time will tell if you're being honest... regardless, we're going to have one hell of a "party".

Ookurikara:: *accepts his sword back with a slight bow to Masamune, then glances over at Mitsutada* Tch.. The frown doesn't make you any cooler, you know. *his way of apologizing without making it seem like he's really apologizing*

Mitsutada: Thank you Masamune-sama... -accepts his sword and bows to Masamune- Huh...? -chuckles a bit and soon smiles again- Am I cooler now?

Masamune: -watching them for a few moments before reaching out and ruffling their hair- ...Heh.

Ookurikara:: *makes a half-hearted swat at the hand ruffling his hair rather than answering Mitsutada's question* ....

Mitsutada: -doesnt complain about the hair and calmly fixes his once the hand is pulled away-

Masamune: -is a bit amused at how opposite the swords are- So... -sits down in front of them- Tell me more about yourselves...

Ookurikara:: *blinks, thinking Masamune was asking more about his sword background, since he hadn't had a different form for very long* I'm the work of Hiromitsu of the Soushu school. My name comes from the Kurikara dragon carving on my blade. ...Other than that, there's nothing else for me to talk about. At any rate, I'm just a mumeitou.

Mitsutada: I'm the sword of the founder of the Osafune school, originally owned by Oda Nobunaga before being passed into your hands, Masamune-sama. Everything should be at its best as it would be uncool to be caught unprepared. I enjoy cooking, a trait I believe I might have picked up from you. Also, I do my best to get along with everyone. I even get along with Hasebe-kun, but we don't agree when we talk about our former lord. -shrugs his shoulders and gives a winning smile-

Masamune: -knew a good chunk of that already, at least the swords origins- I see. -looks at Ookurikara- ...Do you despise me for giving you that mark?

Ookurikara:: *blinks with slight surprise at the question and shakes his head* No, Masamune-sama. I don't despise you. Why would you think that?

Masamune: Ahn? You seem to dislike the fact you don't bear the name of your maker.

Mitsutada: -looks at Kuri with a slight smirk then hooks an arm over the other sword's neck, pulling him closer, giving him a playful noogie- Don't mind him, Masamune-sama... He's a distant one but I assure you he means well. Isn't that right, Kuri-chan~~?

Ookurikara:: *was about to reply to Masamune until Mitsutada yanked him closer and noogied him* Tch.... Knock it off. *pulls away from the other sword and punches him in the shoulder, not hard enough to hurt the other, but enough to hopefully get his point across, gives him a stern stare, then glances back to Masamune* I imagine you had your reasons for changing my appearance. I don't question that.

Mitsutada: Ouch... -rubs his shoulder, chuckling a bit-

Masamune: -raises a brow then smirks a bit- "Okay." As long as you don't hate me for it then I'll leave it at that. -nods and looks over at Mitsutada- You cook? I'd like to see who's the better cook sometime.

Mitsutada: -blinks- Ah... -scratches the back of his head- Can we simply just prepare a meal for each other and not judge? -doesn't want to cause any conflict between him and his lord-

Ookurikara:: *stares at the two of them, looking from Mitsutada to Masamune and back again* No, I don't hate you. *would probably ever have a hard time hating his master, to be honest, although he won't say that out loud anytime soon* .... *has nothing to say as to the cooking part*

Masamune: What? Scared I'm a better cook than you? -smirking-

Mitsutada: >xo;; ...Fine. You're on, Masamune-sama.

Masamune: Great. -gets up- "Let's party!" -heads on off to the kitchen-

Mitsutada: -gets up and goes to walk after their lord but stops and looks back at Kuri- Come along, Kuri-chan. You can be the judge. -smiles warmly at him-

Ookurikara:: *rolls his eyes a bit at Mitsu's nickname for him again, but gets up and follows after the two of them, finally getting around to fixing his hair from Masamune's hair ruffling and Mitsutada's noogying* Fine, fine. *lets just the tiniest hint of a smile cross his face before he goes back to his usual stern expression and heads into the kitchen, plopping himself down in one of the seats*

Masamune: Sashimi sound good to you? -looks at Mitsutada-

Mitsutada: Oh..? -smirks- Questioning my skills with a blade? Sounds perfect.

Masamune: Hah! -grins and gestures- Pick whatever fish you want. They were all caught earlier today.

Mitsutada: Hm... -steps closer to the basket and looks at the various fish, picks one out- This will do.

Masamune: -picks out his own fish and offers Mitsutada a knife- Here.

Mitsutada: I can't use my sword?

Masamune: -snickers a bit- "No."

Mitsutada: Alright. -w-

Ookurikara:: *chuckles just the slightest bit at Mitsutada's question, shaking his head a bit and propping his chin on one arm on the table as he watches the two of them*

Mitsutada and Masamune: -soon get to work preparing the fish, both of them being show-offs in their own rights, occasionally flipping the knife before proceeding with cutting or doing little tricks here or there-

Ookurikara:: *should have known the two of them couldn't resists showing off* ... Tch... Just don't hurt yourselves trying to be 'cooler' than the other. Otherwise I'll have to patch you up. *if that happened he'd probably end up slapping at least one of their injuries to drive in the point for the future*

Masamune: Hah -grinning- We'll be fine.

Mitsutada: -nods- Don't worry, Kuri-chan~

Both: -finish up slicing the fish and place the thinly sliced pieces on a small tray-

Masamune: Alright... who has a better eye for fish~? -offers the tray to Kuri-

[[Basically, they did a simple thing of sashimi which is just sliced fish. However, it's very finely sliced. So the thinner the better. A legit test of skill for a samurai I guess. xDD]]

Ookurikara:: *rolls his eyes and lets out a huff at his bangs at Mitsutada's pet name for him again, then blinks at the trays presented to him* Masamune-sama's looks to be sliced a bit thinner. *doesn't think Mitsutada did too bad a job either though, for not having his current form for very long*

Masamune: -smirks a bit at Mitsutada-

Mitsutada: -admittedly a bit let down by Kuri's statement but keeps a neutral expression- Ah, I'll just have to practice then.

Ookurikara:: *heaves a sigh, knowing Mitsutada had to have been feeling let down* Tch... Don't feel too bad. I mean, this is the first time you've really had a chance to make it, right...? Came fairly close to Masamune-sama's. He might not be so lucky to win next time. *hasn't eaten much of either dish, eying Masamune and Mitsutada and waiting to see if they sit down to eat as well or not*

Masamune: -chuckles and sits down- You two are close, huh? At least you look out for each other.

Mitsutada: -smiles at Kuri and sits down besides him, taking a piece and munches on it- Huh? Oh, Kuri-chan and I are good friends. Sada-chan too! But Sada-chan hasn't awoken yet... -frowns a bit and tilts his head- One day soon, I'm sure. -eyes a piece Kuri is currently holding and leans over, taking it from him with his teeth-

Masamune: Ahn..? Hm.. -looks down at his swords- I see... I guess if another sword goes missing, I'll know why. -shrugs his shoulders and chuckles at the two of them, watching them closely-

Ookurikara:: *had looked at Masamune again to answer, so didn't see Mitsutada steal the food he'd been about to eat* Tch... Someone has to make sure Mitsutada takes care of himself too. Too busy making sure everyone else is ok to worry about himself. *finally goes to eat and blinks at his now empty chopsticks* .... *frowns and glances at Mitsutada for a moment, then shrugs and grabs some more sashimi for himself, ignoring the use of the nickname for now*

Masamune: Good sword then. -nods and munches on some sashimi and closes his eyes- Hm.. there are empty rooms in the castle here if you wish to have your own. Normally both of you wouldn't be too far from my sleeping quarters but I understand if it is awkward.

Mitsutada: Huh..? I can look after myself... >x>; -sighs and blinks- I will sleep where-ever you wish me to, Masamune-sama. It matters not to me.

Ookurikara:: *snorts a bit at Mitsutada* You can, but you don't always do so without some prodding. *stops eating, chopsticks loaded with sashimi in the air as he blinks at Masamune* Eh? It doesn't matter to me where I sleep. Why do you think it would?

Mitsutada: -waves his hand and just fusses with his bangs a bit-

Masamune: Hm..? You're not exactly just swords anymore, Ookurikara.

Ookurikara:: *shrugs at that* Doesn't matter to me. I'll sleep wherever you put me. *goes back to eating*

Masamune: -gives a smile- Alright, I'll keep that in mind.

Mitsutada: -munches on some more food, looking at Kuri- Do you want to share a room?

Ookurikara:: *shrugs at the question* I don't hate the idea.

Mitsutada: Kuri-chan... that's not a convincing yes or a no. -frowns- I don't want to force you into sharing a room with me if you don't want to...

Masamune: -watching his swords, very curious to see how they interact, learning more about them in the process-

Ookurikara:: *frowns a bit* I would say no if I wasn't ok with it, but if that isn't convincing enough, fine, yes, I'll share a room with you, Mitsutada. *takes another bite* And didn't I say earlier that frowning looked uncool on you..?

Mitsutada: -smiles a bit- That's all I needed to hear, Kuri-chan. -chuckles and places his hands together as if pleading- I'm sorry!

Masamune: -chuckles- Now since that's settled, shall I allow you two to pick your room?

Ookurikara:: Tch. Don't apologize. *waves a hand at Mitsutada, then turns his attention back to Masamune* Mitsutada can pick, but I'll go too.

Mitsutada: -nods and looks at Masamune- Masamune-sama, is there any with a clear view of the sky...?

Masamune: The sky? Hm... I know a few. Come with me. -places his chopsticks down and gets up- Why the sky?

Mitsutada: ...I like gazing at the moon. -gives a warm smile-

Ookurikara:: *places his chopsticks down as well and stands, giving a slight nod as Mitsu gives his reason*

Mitsutada: -gets up from his place and follows Masamune-

Masamune: -leads them down the hall- The night sky is beautiful. There's a few rooms built in mind of having a nice view of outside. Some for defense purposes, others for aesthetics. -stops in front of one room, sliding open the door- Have a look around and see if you like this one. It leads out to the garden. Across the garden, you'll find the door to my room.

Ookurikara:: *trails along behind the two of them, taking in his surroundings as he goes, then he steps into the room and looks around at Masamune's invitation to do so*

Mitsutada: -walks in and looks around the room- Wow, it's really spacious...

Masamune: -smiles a bit and leans against the door frame, arms crossed over his chest, letting them take their time to decide, meanwhile thinking of other rooms that could suit their liking-

Ookurikara:: *looks over the room some more, then peers out at the garden briefly before glancing at Mitsutada to see what he thought of the room*

Mitsutada: -heads out into the garden and looks around, stopping to look at the distance between the room and what is Masamune's room- Hm... I like it. -smiles- What do you think Kuri-chan? -waves over to him-

Masamune: -can't help but smile watching the swords-

Ookurikara:: *nods* Yeah, I like it. Close enough that you can call on us if you need aid, Masamune-sama, yet far enough that we aren't underfoot. *seems to think a bit more and adds* The garden is nice too.

((Of course that would be what Ookurikara would be thinking of, how much trouble it would be to get to where Masamune needed him XD))

[[Yes yes makes sense to me xDD Swords live to protect their masters after all~]]

Masamune: -quirks a brow as he pushes off the door frame and strolls into the room- Then this room belongs to the two of you. I will know where to go if I need you both for any marches. -nods- Do you two require anything? You can spruce up the place as much as you'd like.

Mitsutada: -heading back inside and blinks- Hm..? -looks at Kuri- Can you think of anything?

Ookurikara:: *bows a bit at Masamune, then glances around the room once more* A futon or two. I suppose we'll need more changes of clothes and a place to put them too so long as we have these forms.

Mitsutada: -nods- That should be about it. No need to pamper us. -chuckles-

Masamune: Very well. I'll have some of my servants bring in the required things. Until then... shall we go get you two fitted for clothes? -looks at Kuri- You'd probably fit into some of mine if you'd like. But you, -looks at Mitsu- You're taller than me, Mitsutada. I wouldn't have much that fits you properly.

Ookurikara:: *blinks a bit at that, then gives a small nod* If it makes things easier for you, Masamune-sama, then yes, I think I'd like that. *eyes Mitsutada, who was taller than himself by about a head, while Masamune was taller than Ookurikara by a couple inches*

A week later - We're off to see the Yukiderp!
((Ahahaha... That's a horrible title. OHWELL.))

Masamune: -has been traveling from oshu to kai with his swords in tow, eventually getting to the gates- Tell Sanada Yukimura that Date Masamune has arrived. -looks at one of the guards, not bothering to get off his horse-

Sanada Yukimura:: *had been training with his sons Erramun and Cyhnard when one of the guards came racing back to tell him who was at the gates* Eh? Date Masamune-dono is here? *dodges his sons combined lunge and signals an end to the training* We're done for now, boys. *watches them head back inside with a grin, then heads towards the gates* Oi, DATE MASAMUNE-DONO. It has been a long time since we've last seen eachother. *smiles and steps forward, motioning for the guards to let Masamune and the two with him in* Come in, come in.

Ookurikara:: *rode at Masamune's right, a habit he'd picked up from subconsciously walking at Mitsutada's right side, his usual scowl on his face as they rode up*

Masamune: -waiting, arms crossed over his chest, staring straight ahead at the gates and soon sees them open- Ah... -smirks- Sanada Yukimura... It has been too long. Heh... -gets off of his horse and walks it inside the gates-

Mitsutada: -calmly glancing around to get a better view of their surroundings and follows Masamune's lead, getting off his horse as well and heads inside with them- ...

Ookurikara:: *dismounts off the horse and follows Masamune and Mitsutada's lead*

Yukimura:: *waits until Masamune and the two with him are inside and their horses settled, then grins widely and motions towards the keep* Would you and your friends like some tea, Masamune-dono? *stops in his tracks as he finally gets a look at Mitsutada, glancing from Mitsutada to Masamune and back again* Ahn... Forgive me for any possible insolence, Masamune-dono, but that young man there. Is he your son? Or brother? He looks very much like you.

Masamune: -runs a hand along his horse's mane to calm it down before walking towards Yukimura, stopping to look at Mitsutada and simply smirks- Ahn? I wonder... -purposely teasing Yukimura as he walks past him and towards the keep-

Mitsutada: -feels honored to be compared to his lord in such a way but picks up on the playful tone in Masamune's voice, resisting the urge to reply about who he is- Thank you for allowing us to visit. -bows to Yukimura before catching up to his lord-

Ookurikara:: *also bows slightly to Yukimura, then hurries to catch up with Masamune and Mitsutada, looking around as he went*

Yukimura:: *pouts just slightly as Masamune evades answering his curiousity, then smiles brightly at Mitsutada as the other spoke and walks ahead to where Masamune is* Would you and your friends prefer to sit inside or out in the gardens, Masamune-dono? *introductions could wait, he supposed, until they got seated where Masamune would feel more comfortable*

Masamune: It's a nice day. It would be a shame to waste it inside. Can you bring us to the gardens, Sanada Yukimura? -looks at him then looks at his swords- ...I'll introduce them when we're in a more private setting. Forgive my rudeness.

Mitsutada: -gives a smile and just remains by Kuri's side for now-

Yukimura:: *grins and nods* As usual, you are right about the weather, Date Masamune-dono. *blinks curiously in Mitsutada and Ookurikara's direction again, then waves his hands a bit at the apology* Haha, no need to apologize, Masamune-dono. I should have remembered my manners and waited until we were all seated and comfortable before giving in to my curiosity. The gardens are this way. *leads the three to the gardens and koi pond, motioning for his unexpected guests to sit* I shall go and get the cups and tea. If it is privacy you require, Masamune-dono, then this is one way I can ensure you have it. *nods, then quickly turns and races inside, where a few crashes and startled yelps can be heard in the direction he went* *comes back minutes later with a tray with four tea cups, some sweets, and the pot of tea, setting it down before pouring some tea in each of his guests cups, starting with Masamune's and ending with his own* So, Date Masamune-dono, what does bring you all the way here to Kai from Oshu?

Ookurikara:: *waits for Masamune and Mitsutada to pick their seats before he sits* ....

((XD I'm just going to say he pretty much ran over his boys, who were being nosey and trying to be not so successful sneaky stealth ninjas to spy on their parental figure's friend and rival.))

Masamune: -nods in thanks to Yukimura and takes his seat across from where he knows Yukimura would sit, motions for his swords to sit down on either side of him-

Mitsutada: -sits down on Masamune's left side and blinks when he hears the crashes, cringing a bit at some of the yelps- ...Is this normal, Masamune-sama?

Masamune: Hm? Everything is "O.K". -grins-

Mitsutada: -shrugs his shoulders and smiles- Alright.

Masamune: -looks up when Yukimura returns and thanks him again with another nod as the tea is served- Ahn? Being cooped up in Oshu all this time has given me a bit of wanderlust. Kojuro went missing and any hopes I've had for contact him have been diminished. -brings a hand up in a stop motion- Before you say anything, "I'm over it". -lowers his hand-

Ookurikara:: *had at first put his hand to the hilt of his katana as he sat on Masamune's right side at the commotion, but at Masamune's assurance that it was ok, he slowly takes his hand off his weapon and watches the whirlwind of red that was Yukimura fill up their tea cups shortly after* .... >__>;

Yukimura:: *was smiling at first, until Masamune mentioned Kojuro was missing. When the other holds up a hand to stop him from speaking for a moment, he nods in understanding* Very well, Masamune-dono. I won't ask about Kojuro-dono. Other than that and being cooped up, you seem to be well. *he smiles again* I am honored, Masamune-dono, that you thought to stop by here in your wandering. *had noticed Ookurikara's hand on his weapon earlier and grins apologetically* And forgive me for earlier's commotion. I had to remind my sons that it is not nice or polite to eavesdrop where they weren't invited. They are good boys, just forgetful of manners at times. *sips at his tea for a moment* So are you just here for a short time, Masamune-dono, or would you and your friends like to rest here for a while before you go wherever you were planning next?

Masamune: -brings his tea cup to his lips, pausing a moment before taking a sip- I'll leave it up to them on how long we stay. -looks at his swords- Speaking of which... Introduce yourselves.

Mitsutada: I am Shokudaikiri Mitsutada. A sword created by the founder of the Osafune school. Your spears have met my blade before in battle, Sanada Yukimura. -bows respectfully-

Ookurikara:: >__> ... I'm Ookurikara. I'm a sword of Hiromitsu of the Soushu school. Also met your spears in battle. *sips at his tea, still with his usual 'do not approach me' expression on*

Yukimura:: *blinks at the swords, then laughs a bit* You are playing a joke on me, are you not, Masamune-dono? Or... are these two really two of your blades? *stares wide-eyed at them, flicking from one to the other*

Masamune: Ahn? Would I kid about something like this? They are two of my beloved claws. -smirking and places his tea cup down- They're part of the reason why I came here.

Mitsutada: -takes a sip of his tea and smiles behind the cup, looking intently at Kuri for awhile, as if trying to remind him not to look so grouchy-

Ookurikara:: *if anything, Mitsutada's non-verbal reminder made him scrunch his face up into an even more unfriendly scowl as he crosses his arms over his chest and eyes Mitsutada out of the corner of his eye, daring the other to say something*

Yukimura:: Ah, no, you would not joke with me like that, Masamune-dono. *bows his head quickly* I apologize. *glances back at the two swords* You two are certainly polar opposites, it would appear. *looks back at Masamune with a grin* Their appearance must have been some surprise. But how are they the reason you are here? *tilts his head a bit in confusion*

Mitsutada: -furrows a brow but soon smiles wider, staring intently at Ookurikara, soon deciding to go another route and sticks his tongue out at the other sword quickly before giving him an innocent look-

Masamune: Yes, they are quite the odd couple, "you see". -smirks and nods- I couldn't leave you out of this "party" and figured you'd like to meet the swords in which you've fought so many times before.

Ookurikara:: *casts a quick glance at Masamune and Yukimura* .... *seeing them involved in their own conversation now and not seeming to be watching what he and Mitsutada are doing, quirks a brow at Mitsutada before sticking his tongue back out at the other for a second before going back to his normal scowl, hiding it behind his cup as he takes another sip of tea, then finally reaches for some of the food Yukimura had brought out, snatching up a rice ball to nibble on*

Yukimura:: *grins and nods* Do you think your others will come to life as well, Masamune-dono?

Mitsutada: -places his hand to his lips to stifle a bit of laughter, looking away before joining Kuri in eating some food-

Masamune: -casts a quick glance at his swords, completely missed what was going on- Hm..? You've heard of the tale that once an item reaches 100 years, it acquires a soul? If these two awoken, I can only imagine it is possible others will. Mitsutada has mentioned a... "Sada-chan." The only sword of mine which fits is Taikogane Sadamune. -sips his tea- "Pretty cool". -smirks- I wonder if your spears will awaken?

Ookurikara:: *smirks just the tiniest bit since he'd made Mitsutada look away*

Yukimura:: *blinks a bit at that* Interesting that they seem to know the names of or have nicknames for the others already. *puts a hand to the back of his head and laughs a bit* Ah.. I don't think that will happen, Masamune-dono. Unless I have a pair of spears put away somewhere that were in Oyakata-sama's family for generations.

Mitsutada: -munching on a riceball when he hears Yukimura comment on how they know each other already- Hm..? We fight along side each other. I do not know why we wouldn't know one another. Kuri-chan and I are partners. -smiles over at Kuri- Right?

Masamune: You never know, Sanada Yukimura. -smirks and watches his swords-

Ookurikara:: *nods at Mitsutada's asking if they were partners, taking a giant bite of rice ball so he doesn't have to verbally answer*

Yukimura:: *shoots an apologetic smile at Mitsutada* Ah, that wasn't quite what I meant, Mitsutada-dono. I am still trying to grasp the idea of you two being swords and forming bonds and nicknames and communicating with eachother in that state, I guess. I wonder if I do have a set of spears that would be near that age... They last longer now than they did when we were always meeting on the field of battle, in any case.

Mitsutada: -smiles warmly at Kuri then looks at Yukimura and shakes his head- It's a form of silent communication... With each clash and scrape, we can hear how another blade is fairing. For example, you have nicked Kuri-chan twice with your spears. When we are at rest we listen to what is going on around us. It is how we know who you are, Sanada Yukimura. -looks at Masamune- Also we can gauge how our master is wielding us as well. When tired, we notice the impacts are more blunt and dull. When he is fired up, the strength behind each cut is renewed and at times accuracy is affected. -chuckles- Ah... no offense, Masamune-sama...

Masamune: None taken. -shakes his head and tilts his head curiously, looking at Kuri- ...May I see your sword? -wants to see for himself how accurate Mitsutada is being-

Ookurikara:: *nods at Masamune's request and unhooks the sword from his waist, handing it over to Masamune before grabbing himself another rice ball to nibble on*

Yukimura:: *eyes go wide at that and glances at Ookurikara and wonders if injuries the swords gained before now carried over to their current forms too, but wasn't sure how to ask that* That's pretty amazing.

Masamune: -unsheathes the katana and inspects it closely, running his finger gently along the sharp side of the blade, feeling the nicks Mitsutada talked about- ... -whistles- Spot on with the amount too... I must have blocked a full on assault from your spears to have gotten these.

Mitsutada: -smiles and finishes up his own rice ball, wiping the corners of his mouth when done- Is there anything else you two would like to know?

Masamune: -decides to test Kuri's knowledge and looks at him- ...Mitsutada here seems to know what's happened to you. Do you know anything that has happened to him in battle?

Ookurikara:: Mitsutada's has a long shallow scratch down one side of his blade from one time when you were wielding all six of us at once to block the spears. You two *glances from Masamune to Yukimura and back* very nearly stabbed eachother in the throats.

Yukimura:: *just watching at the moment as Masamune questions his swords, still intrigued by the entire scene*

Masamune: -sheathes the katana he's currently holding and offers it back to Ookurikara- Hm... -looks at Mitsutada- May I?

Mitsutada: -offers his sword to his lord, nodding-

Masamune: -unsheathes the other katana and inspects the blade in a similar fashion but instead running his fingers along the side- ...I see. "Correct." It's fascinating you two know that much from just fighting along side one another.

Ookurikara:: *accepts his sword back and hooks it back at his waist* ... *falls silent again*

Yukimura:: That's amazing! You two seem to pay very close attention to how you are treated and used in battle.

Masamune: -sheathes the katana and returns it back to Mitsutada, nodding in agreement with Yukimura- I'll have to remember not to mistreat you then.

Mitsutada: -takes his sword once its returned and places it by his side- Hm..? Do not treat us any different than you have. We live to serve you, Masamune-sama. -smiles and looks at Yukimura- Do you have any questions for us, Sanada Yukimura?

Ookurikara:: *snorts softly at Masamune* You treat us just fine, Masamune-sama. No need to go easy on us just because of what you know now. It isn't your style to go easy on anyone. *helps himself to some more tea*

Yukimura:: *thinks for a moment, then shakes his head* I cannot think of anything to ask, Mitsutada-dono. However, I'm sure Masamune-dono will have lots of questions the longer you two are with him. *glances at Masamune* Right?

Masamune: Ahn? Hah. You're right. -smirks at Kuri then crosses his arms across his chest- I cannot imagine not having more questions for them as time goes on. -pauses a moment- Sanada Yukimura, how have things been here with the absence of Lord Shingen?

Mitsutada: -simply smiles and reaches out, taking another rice ball and munches on it contently- -w-

Ookurikara:: *goes back to his silent scowling after nodding at Masamune saying he was right*

Yukimura:: Peaceful. I make sure the troops stay in shape and practice, but overall, we have not been attacked in quite some time. Those not part of the army have been relieved to not lose any family to battle for the past while. Ideally, I think this is the type of atmosphere Oyakata-sama would be proud of, so I am doing my best to keep it so until his return. And Oshu? I imagine it is peaceful enough for you that that is why you felt comfortable leaving it with just your swords here?

Masamune: -nods- Yeah. Just my b*****d uncle causing problems. But... I've dealt with it for now. It will be a few more weeks before he climbs out of the hole he was left in. -shrugs his shoulders as if it were nothing grave he was talking about- Have you heard any word from any of the other warlords?

Mitsutada: -fixes his bangs a bit and just watches Kuri for awhile, thinking about how he could get the other to look a bit more friendly off the battlefield-

Ookurikara:: *raises an eyebrow slightly when he notices Mitsutada just watching him, crossing his arms over his chest and staring back*

Yukimura:: Ieyasu-dono is dealing with the same in Mikawa, last I heard. I have not really spoken with any other warlords in quite some time. Perhaps I should ride out sometime and take a look for myself at the state of other areas besides Kai.

Mitsutada: -winks at Ookurikara, giving him a winning smile-

Masamune: -kinda has tuned out whatever his swords are doing for the moment, more interested in his conversation with his rival- I'm surprised that fox b*****d hasn't torn down the gates to Mikawa yet trying to get in. -sneers a bit as he speaks about Mitsunari- It's good if Lord Ieyasu is having peace. -sighs- It is unsettling though that there's such a long span of it... Don't you agree? The land isn't unified. Someone is going to decide they are fit to rule and we'll be thrown into chaos again.

Ookurikara:: *rolls his eyes at Mitsutada, then focuses his attention back on Masamune and Yukimura's conversation* ...?

Yukimura:: He is probably biding his time. I think the peace so far is good in regards to Ieyasu-dono and Mitsunari-dono. The two were best friends in the past, after all. I am hopeful that perhaps the hatred Mitsunari-dono feels towards Ieyasu-dono has dimmed. I am doubtful that will ever happen, but it is good to have hope. *also sighs* I do understand the unsettling feeling for so long a time of peace with no one unifying rule, Masamune-dono. That is why I have made it my job to try to make sure the army here at Kai is kept in shape, both the soldiers and the equipment, just in case someone does decide to throw us all into war once more.

Masamune: Tch... Something tells me there's no redemption in that b*****d. -shakes his head- It's best to be prepared. Luckily for us my uncle has been up to "no good" so we've had plenty of "parties". He can "go to hell". -really can't stand his eccentric uncle and at times wishes they weren't family at all-

Mitsutada: -looks at them and shakes his head- If I may be so bold, Masamune-sama... Your uncle is very.... odd.. to put it politely. He obviously wants Oshu for his own selfish gains.

Masamune: -slams his hands down on the table, almost breaking it with the force- Hah! Over my dead body!

Ookurikara:: *snatches up his tea cup from the table as Masamune slams his hands down onto it, taking another sip and watches the other items on the table jostle with the force Masamune used* Tch... Just throw him off a cliff and be done with it. *mutters that about Masamune's uncle into his cup of tea*

Yukimura:: *startles a bit at the sudden violence to his table, then casts a wary glance at Ookurikara, hearing the muttered statement*

Masamune: Hah! I've tried. Kojuro's tried. He's like a bad itch that won't go away. -grumbling-

Mitsutada: If Hasebe-kun awakens, I suggest letting him take care of it. -smiles at Masamune- He's very good at taking lives. ...And burning buildings.

Ookurikara:: *scowls and mutters something into his tea once more, this time unintelligible and most likely about the previously mentioned Hasebe, then growls and snatches another rice ball off the table, taking a giant bite out of it* ....

Yukimura:: Ahuh... There is nothing that seems to work, Masamune-dono?

Masamune: -shakes his head- Tch... Sorry. Personal gripe. -looks at Yukimura- How are you and your sons doing? It's still "crazy" to think of you as a father.

Mitsutada: -looks over at Kuri, a concerned look on his face- ...?

Ookurikara:: *finishes off the rice ball and his tea, sets the cup back on the table, then turns a bit and stares at the koi pond nearby*

Yukimura:: I sincerely hope the problem is fixed for you soon, Masamune-dono. *blinks, then grins as the other asks about his kids* We are all doing well as could be expected, Masamune-dono. Their other father has been teaching them to use various swords and engineering type things while I train them in the use of spears. If Sasuke were here, I would probably have asked him to teach them to be ninjas, but he is traveling with Oyakata-sama. Ah... I can call them out here if you would like to meet them more formally Masamune-dono?

Masamune: Ah? I'd like that. I'm eager to meet the children of my rival. -smirks-

Mitsutada: -carefully gets up and soon sits down besides Kuri- ...? -looks at him, wanting to make sure everything is okay-

Yukimura:: *grins and stands up* I will return with the family in a bit then, Masamune-dono. I need to find where my boys are sulking since I got onto them earlier. *bows quickly and heads back inside, eventually enlisting the help of his mate, Guy, and comes back out, family in tow*

Guy Cecil:: *walks out behind Yukimura and eyes Masamune for a moment, giving the warlord a nod in greeting, then glances at Mitsutada and Ookurikara before cleaning things off the table* Welcome, Lord Masamune. I'll return shortly with some more tea. Or perhaps you'd like some coffee instead?

Cynhard:: *walks outside after Yukimura and Guy with a bit of a stumble in his step, looking like he was just woken from a nap as he yawns and attempts to put his hair into some form of order*

Erramun:: *is like an endless ball of energy, on the other hand, bouncing out after his parents and brother, bowing quickly and grinning* Welcome to our home, sir.

Yukimura:: *grins at his kids* Boys, this is Date Masamune-dono, the lord of Oshu.

Ookurikara:: *blinks and glances over as Mitsutada sits down* ...What? *glances over his shoulder*

Mitsutada: You seemed off. That's all. -gives him a small smile and remains besides him, soon seeing Yukimura return with three others- ...?

Masamune: -shakes his head at the offer for more tea or coffee- "No thanks." -looks at Yukimura then to his sons- Oh? So these are the tiger's cubs? -gets up and walks over towards them- Hah. I can see a lot of your father in you both.

Erramun:: *beams happily at hearing he resembled his dad and bows again* Ah.. I'm Erramun. Nice to meet you lord Masamune!

Cynhard:: *finally seems awake enough that he gives a quick bow* Cynhard. So you're the one-eyed dragon of Oshu that dad enjoys fighting with then?

Guy:: *lightly smacks the back of Cynhard's head at his curtness towards their guest, then bows to Masamune* We met once before briefly, if I remember correctly, Lord Masamune. I'm Guy Cecil. You'll have to excuse Cynhard, he tends to wake up grumpy if he doesn't have coffee first thing.

Yukimura:: *grins wider* Yeah, these are mine and Guy's sons. Erramun takes more after me, preferring using spears to any other weapon.

Ookurikara:: *shrugs slightly* I'm fine. It was nothing. *watching Yukimura introduce his family to their master and sighs slightly before muttering* I bet we're going to have to introduce ourselves again. This is such a pain in the a**.