[040] - [Voice-->Video]

[wavesoakedlegs]

[It starts off as a voice post. Mitsuhide sounds... thoughtful. There's a lot on his mind, both negative and positive.]

Foolish or not... the prospect of seeing the sunlight again is appealing. A simple pleasure back home, one I barely even thought about before.

[He hums briefly.]It makes me think of one of the rare moments of peace I experienced

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voice;

[behisstrength]

You had no reason to shy away from the water.

voice;

[wavesoakedlegs]

In your opinion.

[Mitsuhide sounds faintly amused.]

I am not the strongest swimmer, Lord Motochika. You cannot blame me for having felt a little uncertain about sea swimming.

voice;

[behisstrength]

[Motochika laughs.]

We would not have allowed you to drown.

voice;

[wavesoakedlegs]

I am aware of that. But it does not justify you pushing me in.

[He laughs as well, briefly.]

If we ever find ourselves in that situation again I shall know better than to stay near the edge of the boat.

voice;

[behisstrength]

Would you rather be thrown in?

[He challenges, before adopting a calm tone a moment later.]

Mitsuhide. I have promised to teach Gracia how to swim.

voice;

[wavesoakedlegs]

You'd have to catch me first, my Lord.

[That is his response to your challenge, Motochika. 8| In response to your other comment...]

Oh? That's a fine idea. I am sure she will enjoy it.

voice;

[behisstrength]

Indeed. [She seems to enjoy most things without reserve. Motochika moves on to the second matter regarding Gracia he wishes to share.] I have also learnt that her birthday is on the twenty-sixth day of this month.

voice;

[wavesoakedlegs]

I shall remember.

[Mitsuhide had no interest in celebrating anything involving himself via large gatherings, but Gracia would probably enjoy such a thing. She was a very sociable young woman.]

[When the time came closer they'd have to organise it for her. How old was she. anyway? He'd have to ask soon.]

[Speaking of dates...]

It occurs to me that we have nearly completed our tenth month here. How strange, to think we have been here so long.

voice;

[behisstrength]

Ten months ago I certainly did not expect us to live in peace and obscurity.

[His tone grows reflective.]

That visit was the same one in which I snuck us out to see the old fisherman play. I remember his shamisen was as timeworn as him. [The man had been half-blind, once strong hands tremouring finely and constantly.] The weight of his experience was a strong current that shaped his music. One that kept me returning for many years.

[He recalls how excited he had been to share it with Mitsuhide -- not even allowing his friend the time to protest.]

voice;

[wavesoakedlegs]

[It seems the recall of one memory had led to many others coming to the surface of their thoughts again. That old man's music had indeed been beautiful, and likely only fuelled Motochika's desire to keep his shamisen at his side even when they went into abttle.]

I remember. It was well worth the trip.

[His tone is warm when he laughs.]

Do you remember when I told you how to get out of my father's castle without alerting the guards? I swear I would not have done such a thing without your previous influience upon me.