Video ● [004]

[nippon_ga_yo]

It is okay Sadako-san. When New Year comes we'll have thousand cranes.

*With that the video comes on. The first thing you see is colors. Beautiful colors - reds, blues, and yellows folded neatly into an angular paper bird ready to take flight. There are dozens, no, hundreds on them piled in a neat stack

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[wavesoakedlegs]

You seek a wish for this Lady Sadako, my Lord?

[Mitsuhide's expression is... tired, but he is coping a lot better than he was beforehand thanks to the usual person.]

[nippon_ga_yo]

It is something she could not accomplish while she was alive. I can at least do this much for her.

*Adds the new crane to the stack. And he does notice the exhaustion. Oh dear ... *

[wavesoakedlegs]

[A small smile. He understands that feeling.]

A noble thing to do.

[Yeah, blame Nobunaga. SOB. xD]

[nippon_ga_yo]

*I hope he's not breathing down 'Is that so?'s on his neck.*

Perhaps... Strangely she and Himiko-san are only illusions I am seeing.

[osmanlidevleti]

[Oh, he knows that voice anywhere.]

Oy, oy! S'tha' who I think it is?! Japan?!

[nippon_ga_yo]

Oh, Turkey-san. Good afternoon.

*... He really should get out more and greet the countries when they arrive.* It's nice to see you again.

[osmanlidevleti]

Shit-- Since when were ya here?

[nippon_ga_yo]

E-eh? I have been here for few months now ... ?

[reveringly]

Those are really pretty!

[nippon_ga_yo]

Ah, thank you. *he smiles, but he looks somewhat sad.* Would like to learn how to make one?

[reveringly]

Oh! Sure, if you're willing to teach!

[nippon_ga_yo]

I am more than willing. Do you have a piece of paper you can use Miss?

[behisstrength]

...Ambitious. Do you want a hand?

[There is no expectation or force behind the question; Motochika has considered that Japan might wish no pun intended to put this ghost of his to rest -- so to speak -- alone.]

[nippon_ga_yo]

*He shakes his head lightly.*

No, I should do this on my own. But I thank you for offer Motochika-san. If anything, please make sure Mitsuhide-san is well.

[behisstrength]

[He smiles, small and calm, though his gaze is strong and unwavering.]

Do not worry. My strength is Mitsuhide's strength. I have already seen to him, and I will continue to do so for as long as he needs my support.

Good luck with your task.

[nippon_ga_yo]

*There is certain relief in Japan's eyes now as he nods*

It is wonderful to see you two bond. Such relationship is rare these days.

[islandnation]

Japan, is that you?

[nippon_ga_yo]

... Iceland-san? *blinks* When did you arrive?

[islandnation]

Only a few days ago. How are you?

... And what are you doing?

[nippon_ga_yo]

Ah, I must have missed you. Welcome to Vatheon.

- I am folding paper cranes for a special friend.