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[He's been given so much to think about these days. After his talk with Akito, that negativity, while not necessarily dampening his spirit, did get to him somewhat. To think that people still thought that way...it was a little frustrating, after everything he had fought for

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[He stares for a bit before he responds. Minato seems to be busy with handling the bird (whom he recognizes), with the feed having abruptly cut off and all, but Masamune knows he'll get back to him soon enough.]

The Demon of the West Sea's bird, huh?

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[Who happens to be ruffling his feathers and sitting on Minato's head when he picks up the SFC again.

...ah.]

...That's right. His name isn't on the contacts list anymore.

[A slow breath, and he continues steadily.]

That means he went home.

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[A brief silence follows as he regards Minato, expecting perhaps something more than a simple "he went home." Then, nonchalantly:]

So he went back to his crew.

[He focuses on Chibioni, resting atop Minato's head.]

And without his bird.

[He doesn't include Minato; for one, they're not even from the same time period, and two, it'd probably worsen the guy's obviously down mood.]

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[Likewise, Minato hasn't included himself in these calculations at all. They all have their own homes to return to--in his case, death, he supposes. Either way, it isn't going back with Aniki. He knows that, and so he lifts his chin and nods--the bird squawks again, flapping wings.]

That's right.

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I'm not sure why his bird is still here, though.

[Um. Squawk.]

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[He shrugs. Perhaps Vatheon thought it humorous to leave an animal companion behind. Not that anyone would find a companion's sudden departure funny -- still, Motochika went back to their country. That's good, despite what's being left behind.

That's the annoying part, actually.]

Who knows?

What we know is that it's still here. You going to take care of it?

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[Ah...that's sensible. What's done is done, he supposes. A slow nod.]

Yes, I will. He's my responsibility now.

[And he doesn't shirk from responsibility. ...though--]

...As soon as I figure out how to take care of him.

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[A pause as he considers this. He doesn't know how to take care of birds, either. But Chibioni being Motochika's . . . ]

I've got a feeling he can take care of himself. Just make sure to keep him fed, and let him fly as he pleases.

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[...that makes sense.]

You're probably right. I'll just have to leave my window open.

...It's a good thing it doesn't ever rain here.

[Welp. This will clearly be a long-term arrangement. He'll figure it out. Slowly.]

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Aah. Give him the freedom he'll need.

[He grins mildly.]

I doubt even rain would stop that bird from flying.

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No, I meant for the sake of my room.

[...psh.]

I wouldn't put anything past this bird. He lives up to his name--

[SQUAWK. aklsndlas ow ear]

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Aahn? It's just a room.

[ . . . so why is it a big deal if it gets wet. But at the squawk, he smirks.]

That bird should teach you a thing or two.

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[But rain would ruin it okay. :| Geeze, manly samurai.

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Of course. Aniki's bird will fill in while he's gone.

[So deadpan right now.]

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[Girly linefacer.]

So you think he's coming back.

[Kid, don't sound so clingy as you are right now.]

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[...honestly?]

No, I don't.

The chances aren't very high, after all.

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[Minato, when you say it like that -- Masamune lets out a mirthless "ha!"]

It sounds to me like you do. Just with a lack of faith.

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[Does he really? A considering pause and...]

...I'm not sure if I should have faith in something like that. Our homes are where we belong, not here--he's gone back to his crew now, right?