[Katsura is on the ground, tied up and looking none too happy about it. There's a nasty bruise on his face, probably from someone knocking him unconscious. There are flames flickering in the background, though they're at a safe distance for the time being.]

TAKASUGI! THIS WON'T GO UNPUNISHED!

THAT BASTARD!!! I'M GOING TO KILL HIM MYSELF!

[ooc: Yeah. Someone just remembered how he really got the head injury that had him knocked out for the better part of a week.]

Well, the bastard didn't completely ruin things, though I highly doubt I would approve of his diet, and his refusal to wear proper clothing has given me a cold. Tch.

[tired sounding, somewhat distant from the recorder]

Well, that's over with. He's stopped screaming, at least for the time being. Magic or no, I don't expect this to last.

[long pause]

Consider the truce over.

Please ignore anything I may have said yesterday. I was clearly not myself, and none of it was true.

Also ignore anything Takasugi says. He's a lying asshole and can't be trusted.

I still like the haori, though.

[lots of crashing, clattering, and muffled exclamations as if someone has dropped the recorder]

WHO PUT THAT HILL THERE!?!

--worthless. I haven't seen anything here worthwhile, yet. Just animal life trying to eat us...

SHINSUKE! LEAVE THE SQUIRRELS ALONE!

Stupid owls. I could use a clue, or something. Am I just supposed to search every wretched inch of this place? If one more thing tries to make me lunch...

DAMNIT-- [recording cuts off]

While I am none too fond of the new proclamation handed down by our ever so benevolent kidnappers, I believe I will use this opportunity to reclaim some property of mine which has been missing since my arrival. I've been told that such items lie in the forest, and that they are difficult to reclaim, but frankly, the idea of these creatures ( Read more... )

...

It's becoming very apparent that the owls hate me.