005 ▽ [video] ; January 4th (early morning)

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[To describe the way Ishida Mitsunari's eyes bore into the screen is a task easier said than done. Whether aware of the recording or not, the way his expression changes from stoic indifference to absolute vehemence is almost instantaneous as the realization of things begins to sink in. A steady growl builds in the back of his throat, his grip on

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[...Hn.]

I am certain that he did not disappear on purpose, Mitsunari.

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[Despite how placid he often appears around Kojuurou, his words are enough to earn him a glare, Mitsunari blinking back tears from the drywall dust and thin trail of blood that drips from the gashes in his forehead.]

That rat could not wait to escape my clutches... Returning to our world to let his hypocrisy and injustice reign...

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[No comment on that.]

You are in need of medical assistance. I would strongly suggest going to the clinic.

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[Thankfully, Mitsunari is a weapon. There is only so much damage he's able to cause himself.]

I do not require such things... I only require Ieyasu's head-!

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And if you are to attempt at taking his head, you will need to do be in the best physical shape to do so.

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[Kojuurou has a point - and despite his current state of mind, Mitsunari recognizes this. All he can do is simply growl, seething through clenched teeth.]

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I can accompany you, if you wish. If you are not comfortable with being treated by the people here, however, I can see to your wounds myself.

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I would not entrust myself to either, Dragon's Eye...

I do not require any such aid.

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Very well.

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[There is silence but Mitsunari does not yet disconnect the call. He sits there, averting his gaze from the communicator. He stays like this for a few moments longer before he finally speaks - though his voice is quiet, Kojuurou might just be able to catch what he says-]

...Your concern does not go unappreciated.

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[Although he's a bit surprised by Mitsunari's reaction, it does not show on his face. He only nods.]

In the face of the adversaries of this world, it is only proper for us to do what we can to aid each other.

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Be that as it may, when we return to our own world, we will become enemies once more, Dragon's Eye...

[Another pause before he continues, voice quieting again]

But for the time being... You have my gratitude.

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That is more than enough.

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[And once again, Mitsunari falls quiet. He makes no move to turn off his communicator. Though he did not want for the man to come and offer him any assistance, he found a strange sort of calm by simply sitting in Kojuurou's presence for a while longer.]

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[If this surprises him, he makes no indicator of it. Instead, he sits back, looking off towards somewhere beyond the screen.]