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WELCOME TO YOUR PRIVATE CHANNEL, MITSUHIDE AKECHI. FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION, USE 011.27.954.55 *** USER has joined 011.27.954.55 <AUTOMATIC RESPONSE, DO NOT RETURN> Yes? Yes. This is our channel. Him and me. Who are you looking for? Perhaps a third face? :) No, no. Probably not. Okay. I will wait. I humbly apologize. That was confusing, was it not? That man and me share this channel. It would be draining otherwise. If you are in need of Tenkai, please let me know. If you are calling him, I wonder if that is wise? Hahaha.

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< Kira_Yoshikage >

[quietpeacefullife]

I am suffering from a serious problem.

Killer Queen is missing. I am told that magic goes away when you come here. But Killer Queen is not magic. He is part of my soul.

I have a theory that maybe he became a regular cat as I became a regular human.

His name is Killer Queen and he may be pink. But maybe not. If you could bring any cats you find, alive only, to my room I would greatly appreciate it. I will also do something for you as payment, I suppose.

--Kira Yoshikage

< anotherface >

[ufufufufu]

[ Kosaku, didn't he say that Killer Queen is a "she?" Mitsuhide feels like teasing him and calling him a liar. But if he teases him, Kosaku will leave. He'll leave without saying anything, without doing anything... without attempting to kill him. Also, he's asking him to do something. So few people ask him to do anything. ]

More hours? Maybe! No. That's something that may come. You may decide that on your own. Schedule and calendars, right? So. Reward for someone like me. You actually said that, right? Then, then, what? What? That? That! To look upon your face when I bring the cats. No words need be shared. I'd like to not forget Kosaku's face. I'm very forgetful.

- Mitsuhide Akechi

<purplerain>

[pomaded]

yo this is josuke

you know kira????

< anotherface > has posted an audio message.

[ufufufufu]

If you wish to listen, type listen01.

Ah, Josuke? I'm sorry. I usually would be typing, wouldn't I? I would if I had more time. You caught me while I'm doing a bit of this and doing a bit of that. [ A cat hisses. ] They don't like me at all. This is the easiest for right now. [ He giggles. ]

I know Kira. Of course, I know Kira. Why? How do you know Kira? [ More hissing. ] Yes, yes. I'll be back in a bit. This one is very disagreeable.

A handwritten note

[quietpeacefullife]

[He placed the note, neatly written, upon Mitsuhide's box.]

I have my job interview at Ebony Threads today. Because of the distance between the towns I will be gone two to three days at most. Please feed the cats in my stead.

Sincerely

Kira Yoshikage

Reaction.

[ufufufufu]

[ Shoo-shoo.

He makes a waving hand gesture to the cats to get them to scurry off the kitchen counters. Most of them hiss at him but move when he opens his mouth -- yes, they have learned that he doesn't mind breathing his rotting breath at THEM.

It is only when he notes the note on his cardboard box does he stop preparations to make their new -- is it pack or a litter? -- food and contemplate making them into some stew. He scans it over and giggles at the words, at first.

Kira really cares about a job.

But Ebony-- Ebony?! Mitsuhide is fairly certain that Jotaro spoke to everyone about how Kira isn't the person they think he is. But-- but would Kira who is always so frightened and anxious upon hearing Jotaro, Rohan or Josuke's name actually go? A mistake? Or--

Well, he is already running out the door with the note in hand. Kira really doesn't take very good care of himself. Mitsuhide wonders if this time will be the time that he scolds him properly. ]

<purplerain>

[pomaded]

hey. could you do me a favour and tell kira i'm alive and our deal's off?

if rohan asks you didn't hear anything from me.

< hiiiiiiiiii >

[ufufufufu]

I am pleased to know that you live, Josuke. I will admit that I would be quite sad to know that you had died. Why is that? :)

But I cannot accept that answer. Kira is looking forward to you cutting him up. If it is something that makes Kira happy, then I will ask you to continue with your deal with him, if you please. :) :)

< nevercrywolf > | around 10/15-ish

[starmark]

okay i wrote your writ for you

hopefully this works out, i wrote it separately and then like...attached? it to this thing. or whatever. but it's there anyway


~

ATTACHED MESSAGE:

Dear Whoever is Reading This Right Now,

I'm writing this letter on behalf of the guy who just handed it to you, who I'm assuming has already told you his name so I don't think I really need to repeat it here. And I get that you might have some concerns about him right now, especially if he's been trying to assure you that he definitely has no interest in your untimely demise or whatever. Maybe at this point you're thinking "what the hell have I gotten myself into", and that's fair, you can think whatever you want. But at least read to the end of this before you make up your mind, I guess is what I'm asking.

I'm not gonna say that the guy isn't weird, because he is. And I'm not going to try to convince you to think he's not. But what I can say about him is that he's not a liar. Maybe his handle on tact leaves a lot to be desired, but he's a guy who takes shit like honor seriously. If he says his wares are fine, then they're fine. He keeps the deals he makes. Just make sure you're specific about what it is the terms of the arrangement are, and then stick to them, because he will too. That's how you play it. Be specific, deal with him on the level, and he's going to answer you on the level too.

In the end it's still your call either way. I'm not writing this to take responsibility for him or to give surety for him or anything like that, and at the end of the day you're the one who has to decide what it is you want to do and what you think is right. But that's what I can say about him. Make sure you know what his word is, because whatever it is he gives you, that's what he's going to keep. And you can pretty much trust him on that.

Kujo, J.

< anotherface >

[ufufufufu]

How wonderfully worded. :) I greatly appreciate this! I also am very glad that you made it clear that you are not taking responsibility for me. That would be asking for too much, right? The only one who takes responsibility for me is myself. :)

My actions are my own, after all. :) Hahaha.

Yes, yes, that's right. Yes, that's right. All has settled down. Can I come to kill you now? :)

A neatly hand written note

[quietpeacefullife]

Greetings to you, Mitsuhide.

You seem to have gone missing after that interesting happening in the woods. It's quite a shame as I'd much rather do this in person. But not knowing where you are has left me to write you another note. Just as I did the first few days here now I will do on my last.

I'm writing to inform you that I am moving. And I will take all the cats with me. I will be going all the way to Bavan. Mana has blessed me with a business which comes with a small apartment. SO that is where I must go.

You are of course always welcome to visit though I know it's far to go. Despite how odd you are I am and always will be thankful for being taken in upon arrival. I realize things could have gone very poorly for me very quickly especially with my enemies lurking about. It was a kindness that will not be forgotten and a debt that must be repaid. So, if you ever stop by you may always have a free tea, or whatever you like. It is surely the very least I can do.

I did not own anything except the cats so the room is empty. I cleaned it up as best I could but there are some blood stains that linger. My apologies.

Again, I apologize for leaving without saying anything in person. It's truly regrettable. I also did not tell Katsuie that I was leaving so please pass on the word that I loath him and his deluded fog mind with all that I am.

All the best

Kira Yoshikage 吉良 吉影

24/12

[pomaded]

[At the next opportunity Mitsuhide gets to receive a parcel- be it in prison after being carefully checked by guards- or when he finally gets out, he'll find that the Christmas goblin has left him a present. Inside a brown paper-wrapped parcel is a card...

To Mitsuhide:

You're kinda nuts but I sort of like you anyway, dude.

Merry Christmas!

Josuke

... aaand along with that, a small book of verse with a handwritten poem at the front. From the way it's signed off with a heart, its author is obvious.

Dear Mitsuhide
You're a total mystery
What should I get you?

I thought about it
And I know it's not much but
This poem is yours]

[ufufufufu]

[ If Kira can get him a hand to be his girlfriend, a parcel that is now carefully checked is an easy thing. His tail gives a little wag -- an voluntary action as he warns the guards about sticking their hands too far into the cell with a giggle and a laugh. It almost -- almost -- gets the gift thrown at his head but they know better. A soft hum as he wonders what it could be.

His shoulders drop just a little at reading the words. A small tilt of the head as he comprehends what it means. An act of kindness? For him? Josuke and Jotaro are people that are kind -- is it due to the time of day? The year? No, they simply are this way because they are. It makes him worry. So much is happening outside the cell that he can only gleam from what he reads and listens to upon the Network.

Will your hearts be all right? He opens the present and smiles fondly at the book. I should do something in return, right? Ah? He wonders if Rohan has made that painting for Josuke that he asked for -- that would be nice. A gift that took a long time. And the gift is only so that Rohan would speak to Josuke so that they could be friends again. Bonds -- a word he really sighs about in exasperation -- is something that should not be torn away so easily, right?

Something I should do... I'll think long on it. Yes, I'll think on it and find something to do. If anything, he has the time to do that, doesn't he? ]

backdated

[pomaded]

[This time, Mitsuhide might find a file waiting for him in his private channel titled: thankyou.avi.

Clicking on it will bring up a two minute video of a loud, excitable kitten and a lazier cat with three legs chasing the bright red dot of a laser pointer around the lounge of Josuke's apartment. Every now and then, he laughs a little or calls out to one of the cats-

Money, slow down-

Are you gonna let him walk all over you, Hot Space?

- before finally turning the camera back around so that he can give it a warm smile.]

Hey. Thanks, dude, I really appreciate it.

text;

[ufufufufu]

[ What is that?

His ear flicks a little as he also follows the laser with his eyes. How is it that the cats are in the screen? Ah? Is this like the video of the men who spoke to everyone? His hands lightly tap against the screen. Ah! They were able to create it! They were able to create it! Mitsuhide cannot help but feel very happy about this -- and equally happy that apparently Josuke liked the gift that Mana had chosen for him.

A message in return? Yes. That sounds fair. ]

I'm the one that is grateful for your kindness. Exceptionally grateful. It felt wrong not doing anything. The only thing that I could think of was have someone throw something wet and bleeding against your door. But, I thought about it and thought ... "Would Josuke understand I'm trying to thank him, or think I'm bullying him?"

I normally don't mind, but I was thinking... kindness should be gifted back with kindness. That's what my interactions have told me. :) So, I'm overjoyed to know that you're happy with it. And how did you make that? How did you make it? I want to know! There are a lot of videos I want to make!

<ghostprince> [a private response to that post, in a way, fff]

[shootaro]

Oi. Don't invite a bunch of people over without telling me first!

I bought this house, you need my permission to let them in. We're room mates now, so you can't just do as you like.

[He knows Kira's bad news, but he really, really doesn't recognize Mitshude's other friends, so he's enlisting help in identifying them and judging their relative safety.]

[ poor Shootie has to learn what it is to live with this lunatic ]

[ufufufufu]

I greatly apologize. I got a little carried away when I realized I could invite Clarence.

By the by, when can he come to visit?

Also, also... I have some business with a spider. Can I go visit him for a few days? I made a big fuss about him. I hope you can forgive that a little.

[shootaro]

Mitsuhide-san.

I've remembered something important I need to discuss.

Can I please have Yoshikage Kira's private channel?

[ufufufufu]

Tenkai.

And that is fine.
He is sleeping right now.
A coma~
I hope he wakes up soon.

But his channel. His channel. Bing-bong.

Also.
That man.
Vegeta.
I am worried about him.
Can I offer him a meal or two?
I fear someone so volatile will end up devoured.
That would be sad.

<ghostprince> [or, you know, Mitsuhide's words on network can break him faster]

[shootaro]

He was wrong, I'm a monster still.

You don't need to apologize, rather, I should, but I don't regret it: I am a backstabber.

Always have been.

I'm not loyal. I'm sorry for tipping the scales, I'm sorry for trying to arrange the pieces, this isn't a game, but I SWEAR it was only because I wanted the least harm done.

Is this the punishment I deserve, Mitsuhide?

You said I'd be a greater, self-justifying evil. This is it, isn't it?

I wanted to protect her, but let you be a good friend too, but I gave her friend advice as if to beat you, but my intentions

As if they're worth anything!

Was that you suffer the least, because I can't imagine you in pain without feeling sick. If they kill you too, I'd prefer you die in one shot. I know you'd hate it, but I don't care. I'm terrible and only care about how much it'd hurt to imagine you suffering longer than that.

Can you please. Clean my room, before you go? I can't sleep in it like this. Just another selfish request to top it off.

[He might have. Gotten sick, a little, in his room while trying to stifle his crying.]

Shootie. 《 ¡ ○ ¡ 》 this is why people warn against lunatics

[ufufufufu]

[ His head tilts as he reads over the words. Fire inside of him quieting as he gets up to go see. He lifts an ear to hear the crying and frowns. No, he is not so much of a monster to take joy in the sobbing cries of someone helping him. Once he was that cold on the inside but --

-- he knocks on the door before opening it. Enhanced senses means he can smell the vomit already and sees that Shootie is hiding himself from him. ]

You shouldn't sit in here with your sick. Come on, I will clean it later. We will talk nicely now. Nicely, nicely.

[ He holds his hand out, standing at the doorway. Metal mask covering the lower half of his face. ] I scared you. Mitsuhide scares you. But I am doing as Clarence asked... taking a break and sliding into another face to calm. To calm.

And you... you are fine. You have done me no wrong. So come here and let's talk as friends.

Near the Kit-TEA-Kat Café ( 3/10 )

[quietpeacefullife]

[It's been an eventful evening to go with his eventful few days waking up and then promptly dying. He's not as angry as he had been when he revived the first time. There isn't a need to be so mad. Because nothing like this will ever happen again.

Things are finally turning around.

And so there is a cheerful whistle on his lips as he walks down the street back towards home. And behind him holding two of the cats he retrieved from Josuke is a large pink muscular humanoid cat with black leather bindings on it's hands, feet and waist. It's an odd sight for sure and even though it's attracting a fair bit of attention Kira, for once, doesn't seem to mind.

It doesn't matter too much when you're an unstoppable force once more. No one is going to be able to stop him ever again. No one is going to be able to kill him in his own home. And not another soul is going to going to try and make him pay for Sugimoto Reimi again. There's much to celebrate. There's much to be happy about.

And it's with these happy thoughts and his gaze fixed on the café in the distance that he doesn't notice the other unstoppable force in his life. Mitsuhide should proceed with caution. If he were to tackle Kira unexpectedly he might go boom.]

[ufufufufu]

[ Recovery is a slow and agonizing process. Sometimes, he must wait until the fog rolls in due to too much "playing." His injuries from killing Susan are, indeed, extensive and four days is still a little too much time to be able to be as he was. But he's proud of her. Very proud of her. She stood strong against him. It's difficult to tell what he's suffered -- black blood covering most of his face and wretched body.

His ears give a little flick before he lifts his head up. He sniffs the air hesitantly before using the wall to push himself up, limping on his side as he peers out. Yes, he sat by the wall near the cafe -- waiting, waiting, waiting. If he waited by it itself, that might make people avoid it in the later future. His tail gives a little flick. ]

Kira. [ He smiles, teeth blackened a little, as he stumbles out. Looking up toward the large pink cat, he slides his hands over toward the leather bindings. Pointing to them, he adds: ] I like this one a lot. Those bindings look like fun. [ A giggle bubbles out as he wags his tail even more in greeting. It's been a long time since they've seen each other face-to-face, hasn't it? It has been! ]

You seem happy. No? You seem content. [ He offers a wider smile. ] I have not seen you looking so content. Ah, it puts me at ease. Yes, it does. [ More laughter pours out. He continues to stumble forward -- reaching out to grab onto Kira's arm. Broken claws reaching to pull his arm in for a half-embrace. ]

You're back. You're back! [ As relieved as he sounds, mania warps the words like he isn't sure if he isn't seeing things. Perhaps, a saving grace is that his tail is not frantically wagging. Wagging is a voluntary response and he can't be troubled to do it at that moment.]

<ghostprince> [a quick message after the Mana post] (I feel like this didn't post...)

[shootaro]

I trust you already got my point, but just to make it official:

You're free. Until this situation is resolved, until we're sure there's no more living conduits, go out and kill.

Kill everyone you can. Unless you're sure of their alignment-- and many WON'T hide it-- keep it quick and painless, in case it's friendly fire. As for the ones proudly defending their territory and boasting about their alignment, annihilate them. Make a spectacle of it, if you want. It might scare some folks, but it'd more likely just work up their allies into a frenzy. Then, you can identify and take down more of the enemies.

The last part is more of a suggestion, really. You're more adept to war, so just do what comes naturally if you think it'll serve our goals better.

Leave the kids, like Espur and Nagisa, alone, they're neutral and newcomers. Any other known neutrals too, those are our side and you shouldn't kill them or this'll take longer than it should.

[He knows Mitsuhide doesn't like killing kids on principle, but he feels the need to mention it anyway.]

< mitsuhide >

[ufufufufu]

Is that all right?
Is it really all right?
This is a special case. It is.
Indeed, I'm enjoying talking about killing lots and lots and lots of people~
But are you really all right with this?
I have not been let off ever.
Not ever.
I'm scared.
Really scared.
What I will do.
Are you really okay?
Really?

< Murderous Monarch >

[quietpeacefullife]

Talking in public will only lead to more trouble so let's continue our conversation right here.

I'm afraid you've made quite the mistake. But it can be rectified. I need you to make me a promise. Or perhaps it's better to call it an oath.

Something that lords and soldiers did long ago. My family used to be samurai, or so my father said and he would tell me stories all about our history. I always found it quite fascinating but nothing like that could ever happen in real life. Modern times aren't like that. But... things are different here in Ryslig.

Unfortunately, or fortunately, I am no lord, though my family name is quite impressive... I am just a simple man that wants to live quietly. Despite all this would you be willing to help me? Can you make me a promise?

< mitsuhide >

[ufufufufu]

I understand.

An oath? Kira trusts me with an oath?
Your family came from that far back, hm? It makes me very happy that in some universe I didn't kill the ancestors that would become part of your family tree. Very happy, indeed. Sometimes, it's nice to let them run off and survive.

I will be willing to help you. Of course, I will be willing! What is the promise that you want me to make? And this means that you aren't that mad at me, then?

<ghostprince>

[shootaro]

Don't kill Rio-san for not hating you. She wouldn't hate you even if she died, most likely. There'd be point.

I can't say it outloud, like that, but Rio-san was my first kiss.

... we passed under the mistletoe, so, we shared a kiss or two. Western custom. She seemed terribly lonely, I think she was trying to forget someone, which is why I said it would've been nice if we could choose the memories we forget.

But we can't. Don't bother trying to hurt or scare her. Someone in love with memories doesn't fear death, because they're the composition of ghosts.

< mitsuhide >

[ufufufufu]

Maybe she will hate me if she is suffering. Take her out somewhere and wait for the sun to rise then bash pieces off her stone body and see how together she is at nightfall. Hahahahhaa!

Is that important?
I think my first kiss was with a corpse.
I wondered what death tasted like and thought you could taste the reaper on the fresh, bloodied bodies.
You can't, of course.
Sad!

But I can understand those feelings. For months and months, I talked to Nobunaga-kou. I knew somewhere I was talking to myself but it felt nice. It felt nice to see him every day and set out food for him.

One need only wake her from the dream as violently as I was.

<swordofice>

[icefallen]

I don't particularly care which face answers. I just want an answer.

What in the world made you think it was a good idea to push Shootie to confess to me? Because it seems to have ruined a perfectly good friendship, you total idiot . I'd gladly have faced you if it meant preserving that!

< mitsuhide >

[ufufufufu]

It sounds like I'm being scolded right now~
But I just want Shootie to be happy~
Happy from the bottom of his heart and soul!
But, you know, one can only be so happy in a friendship when they know they love the person.
One can only be so happy in anything knowing that they're being a coward.
As much as it hurts to not be loved -- and it does hurt to not be loved -- it's better to be honest with oneself than not to be honest!
You're preserving nothing but a half lie!
A half lie!
And that's quite hurtful! Quite hurtful!
I don't accept it and refuse to acknowledge being scolded!

<ghostprince> [aaaand he's been moved to a hospital in Bavan]

[shootaro]

youknow howw you said don't be like paul

you were right

they died

touya and paul

both did

couldnt' save him touya got run through never seen so much red
his partner cried just once but i still hear it

am i still a tratir if it was to asve Touya?

< mitsuhide >

[ufufufufu]

[ He knew that boy was a nasty one. Someone who doesn't learn from their mistakes but in a much worse way than Kira or Clarence does.

No. Paul is the kind that when he doesn't learn his lesson that lots of people that wish the best for him end up suffering. When Clarence and Kira don't learn, they are usually the only ones suffering for it.

He clicks his tongue but lets worry settle over. ]

Where are you?
Do you want me to tell Rio?
She might want to know, is all, is all.

<ghostprince>

[shootaro]

Mitsuhide-san. I'll be home today. Touya has spoken with me a few days ago and my recovery was lightning fast after that. It's a little embarrassing, but I think I couldn't move from the guilt.

And another thing, the story I told Clarence wasn't false. I let him draw his own conclusions which might stray from the truth, to put me on an even footing, for my own safety, but.

The heart of it is true.

I have one of my partners back, now.

[Informing Mitsuhide of it is probably foolish, but he hasn't explained its powers to anyone of significance not from his world, has he?

Those who had been in his dream would recognize its flames as the same as those lighting up the city in his dream and anyone who would intrude on him, but those are a rare few! And Kira's memory is hopefully scrambled eggs even if he did happen to glimpse something.

If you come home, you'll likely meet the monster that was to be your leash, Mitsuhide! Shootie's letting it wander more, both because he misses any connection to his home world and because they need to bond more, really...]

< mitsuhide >

[ufufufufu]

Nothing embarrassing about feeling guilt.
It's what keeps us human, I think.

One of your partners, hm?
One of yours.
I'm so happy to hear that you are not alone.
I'm so happy to know that you have something that was thought lost.

Have you thought of them, by the way?
Zingers against Clarence?
I look forward to hearing them!

And it feels like the chaos is slowing down.
It feels like it is.
The blood is in the water but the sharks have grown too tired.
Unfortunate and fortunate.

Too much blood has been spilled.
And so now we shall walk toward a happier future.
One where we can smile.

<whichdoctor>

[getmeoutofthedraft]

Hey, Mitsuhide, it's Dr Pierce. I said I'd get in touch about therapy. Well, I've had some time to do the reading now, so I guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be, and Soeki's back so I can leave the clinic to him for an afternoon.

He's put his foot down about doing it at the clinic, which makes sense, we've got enough going on there as it is. So we'll have to meet somewhere else. Do you have anywhere that works for you - a coffee shop, a bar, anything like that?

[ufufufufu]

[ Mitsuhide will be more than overjoyed to see this message when he returns. It always makes him happy to know that people keep their promises to him. Even though, he can't say that this was a promise-promise he made with Hawkeye, he would still consider it a pleasant surprise.

But for now, he's still gone. All that is left of the lunatic is a corpse outside of Kira's café -- but probably by this time, he has either been thrown into the garbage or burned so not to leave much of a body left. He'll return back on the first of May in the Fog; groggy and human. After that time, he'll have more than a lot to say to the good doctor.

Like wondering if he's been given a horrific form and how he is doing with that! Not to poke too much fun at Hawkeye, of course, but his own way of showing concern -- by picking and peeling at the area that might be sore until it bleeds freely~ That's the best way to heal anything, so he says! Or so he will say~ ]

<clarence>

[yourdearfriend]

hey
hello
hey
hey
hey
hello
hey
HELLO
HELLOOOOOOO

WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU

<clarence>

[yourdearfriend]

Im bored
boring
BORING

I AINT GETTING ANY YOUNGER HERE

<clarence>

[yourdearfriend]

I aint watching hand man anymore
you broke your promise about coming home
so Im breaking my promise to YOU
how does that feel???

<clarence>

[yourdearfriend]

BET IT FEELS PRETTY ROUGH
DONT IT

<clarence>

[yourdearfriend]

[This message comes significantly later.]

come back
please
I dont do so well being left behind
youre one of the few folks I got

< Murderous Monarch > 6/05/17

[quietpeacefullife]

If you're looking for some furniture for your cellar you can have the scorched table and chairs near the counter. They still usable but not for customers. There's also two chipped plates and two cups you may have as well.

The café is also closed for the next day or two while the front door gets repaired so you may come up at night if you wish and use the cafe freely.

[ufufufufu]

[ While he knows better and can tell from the tone of the words that he should accept that answer with few questions, he feels he should attempt to cheer Kira up. With a joke. A bad joke. ]

Did Killer Queen have a mess upstairs?