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Nobunaga-dono,
While you may not have known me in life, I certainly knew of you. Even a man living on the mountains would have heard to the exploits of the Demon King of the Sixth Heaven. "If the bird does not sing, kill it" was it not? In that case the meeting between us in life would certainly have ended with one of us dying. I find it rather difficult to be ordered around by others who have not first earned my trust.
Of course, I would probably be the one to die. Not bearing a holy sword or any such great weapons that could render armies meaningless, it may very well be that a strong cavalry charge or even just a stray bullet would have been the end of me.
But in spite of my many failings, you hold me in high esteem, and I can hardly ask for more. After all, if this was the land where we were both alive, a feudal lord could give a peasant a name. Perhaps if we had met earlier, I wouldn't be a nameless ghost? Still, as they say, it was inevitable.
I rather enjoyed the cake.
Kojirou
While you may not have known me in life, I certainly knew of you. Even a man living on the mountains would have heard to the exploits of the Demon King of the Sixth Heaven. "If the bird does not sing, kill it" was it not? In that case the meeting between us in life would certainly have ended with one of us dying. I find it rather difficult to be ordered around by others who have not first earned my trust.
Of course, I would probably be the one to die. Not bearing a holy sword or any such great weapons that could render armies meaningless, it may very well be that a strong cavalry charge or even just a stray bullet would have been the end of me.
But in spite of my many failings, you hold me in high esteem, and I can hardly ask for more. After all, if this was the land where we were both alive, a feudal lord could give a peasant a name. Perhaps if we had met earlier, I wouldn't be a nameless ghost? Still, as they say, it was inevitable.
I rather enjoyed the cake.
Kojirou
You could simply ask one of the many hero fans here. I've found myself rather active in the time I've been here. They may have stories.
I rather find that the most effective way to swing a sword is with utmost earnestness. But call that my bias.
However, you'll find that I have not softened a bit. I will be glad to show you.
I rather find that the most effective way to swing a sword is with utmost earnestness. But call that my bias.
However, you'll find that I have not softened a bit. I will be glad to show you.
It's all a matter of practice. I imagine I could be skilled with hairstyling if I put my mind to it, but it's not something I've ever had to pay much attention to. If you'd like to held though, I would be more than happy to accept.
Kojirou,
With your appreciation of the moon, that beautiful poem, I am sure you understand nature and our relationship with it best. And you have always given me the most meaningful gifts. It is the same now.
The dango is very delicious, I had to fight my carrier for it.
Sen.
With your appreciation of the moon, that beautiful poem, I am sure you understand nature and our relationship with it best. And you have always given me the most meaningful gifts. It is the same now.
The dango is very delicious, I had to fight my carrier for it.
Sen.
*A letter arrives, addressed to 'gentle hero,' the envelope and page is written in flawless script. As is the self-addressed envelope inside the letter. The address, wherever it is, is in Caissa. For those detail oriented enough to check. The letter also carries a slight scent of wildflowers, like someone made a point of marking the parchment with extracts before sending it.*
It's not the same. If I listened to fans, they might tell me all sorts of things that simply are not true.
Of course, that also applies with books, but nonetheless.
Maybe one day I'll see how earnest your sword strikes are, once again. And maybe on that day, I will admit defeat.
But that's still a long, long ways away, Assassin. You know I'm not so easily impressed.
Of course, that also applies with books, but nonetheless.
Maybe one day I'll see how earnest your sword strikes are, once again. And maybe on that day, I will admit defeat.
But that's still a long, long ways away, Assassin. You know I'm not so easily impressed.
11th of Sylvant Dear Assassin,I wanted to write about my progress lately in terms of catching a swallow. I have dropped my sword in order to better "feel the flow" in my surroundings as this book would say. It mentions being in a trance very similar to meditation, so I wonder if this will do the trick. I have noticed that swallows have been flying a lot closer to me when I train, so my efforts may be bearing fruit. Perhaps in the future, I will be able to catch one in flight. Otherwise, I wish you have a good night and that the days that follow are eventful. I also have a gift for you. I hope you find it useful. Sincerely, Artoria Pendragon King of Knights |
[ And there's this rather hefty giftbox is a sword polishing set with 3 different water stones. ]
It seems to me, that you're simply putting things off for fear that I might be right.
[ He's going straight for the taunting now, whoops. ]
[ He's going straight for the taunting now, whoops. ]
Dearest Artoria,
In truth sometimes I wonder if I made a mistake in attempting to impart my own knowledge of swordplay to you. After all, there is nothing wrong with your fierce pride. What use is teaching a lion how to be a falcon?
So it heartens me to know that it seems you are taking to them well, and my fears were unnecessary. It may be one of the few ways a nameless wanderer can leave his mark on the esteemed King of Knights.
It would be correct to say that it is similar to meditation. Indeed, some would say that the physical training itself can be a form of meditation. I'd like you to keep in mind the image of a pool of water. Much like how it is only when it is clear that it can reflect the beauty of the moon, it is only when our minds are clear that we can reflect the entirety of our potential.
I'm sure you can go far, and if you desire more personal guidance, I can always make time for you.
Yours,
Sasaki Kojirou
P.S. Magical weapons don't appear to require sharpening, but I happen to have a spare sword that could use the help. Thank you for the gift.
In truth sometimes I wonder if I made a mistake in attempting to impart my own knowledge of swordplay to you. After all, there is nothing wrong with your fierce pride. What use is teaching a lion how to be a falcon?
So it heartens me to know that it seems you are taking to them well, and my fears were unnecessary. It may be one of the few ways a nameless wanderer can leave his mark on the esteemed King of Knights.
It would be correct to say that it is similar to meditation. Indeed, some would say that the physical training itself can be a form of meditation. I'd like you to keep in mind the image of a pool of water. Much like how it is only when it is clear that it can reflect the beauty of the moon, it is only when our minds are clear that we can reflect the entirety of our potential.
I'm sure you can go far, and if you desire more personal guidance, I can always make time for you.
Yours,
Sasaki Kojirou
P.S. Magical weapons don't appear to require sharpening, but I happen to have a spare sword that could use the help. Thank you for the gift.
Sen,
Achieving communion with nature was the first step of my training, long before I was taught to pick up a sword. There would be no swordsman without the beauty of the moon, of flowers, of birds, and of water.
And it is precisely because I have been taught to have a sharp eye for beautiful things that I have come to have a keen eye when it comes to women like yourself. Think nothing of it.
Kojirou
Achieving communion with nature was the first step of my training, long before I was taught to pick up a sword. There would be no swordsman without the beauty of the moon, of flowers, of birds, and of water.
And it is precisely because I have been taught to have a sharp eye for beautiful things that I have come to have a keen eye when it comes to women like yourself. Think nothing of it.
Kojirou
I happen to have plenty of time to spare. I can definitely afford to take some time away from my training for you.
[ He's just old school. ]
Orihime-dono,
Then I shall continue to heap praise onto your baking. They were truly delicious. You may not be a star in the night sky, but your gentleness shines through brightly regardless.
Sasaki Kojirou
Orihime-dono,
Then I shall continue to heap praise onto your baking. They were truly delicious. You may not be a star in the night sky, but your gentleness shines through brightly regardless.
Sasaki Kojirou
[ why this
kojirou puts the letter next to the "make your sword longer" one he got from god knows where. SPAM MAIL! ]
kojirou puts the letter next to the "make your sword longer" one he got from god knows where. SPAM MAIL! ]
No, more like I don't have time to waste playing with you.
[What's this, note taunting? Come at her bro.]
[What's this, note taunting? Come at her bro.]
Alas, I consider myself a rather good playmate.
[ By what definition of play though? All of them. ]
[ By what definition of play though? All of them. ]
[ This is all going to go to her head... ]
Sasaki-san,
That's very nice of you to say! I'm not sure I deserve such kind words, but I appreciate them nonetheless. Thank you very much, Sasaki-san.
Take care,
- Inoue Orihime
Sasaki-san,
That's very nice of you to say! I'm not sure I deserve such kind words, but I appreciate them nonetheless. Thank you very much, Sasaki-san.
Take care,
- Inoue Orihime
I'm sure you do. But I'd like to have some evidence before I commit to playing with you.
[Well now who's being a tease.]
[Well now who's being a tease.]
How unfortunate, for a gentleman does not give his partners away.
[ So how's he going to prove anything? ]
[ So how's he going to prove anything? ]
So we're left with nothing. How awful.
[It's almost like a game of chicken isn't it.]
[It's almost like a game of chicken isn't it.]
I believe the appropriate phrase for this is: It's your loss.
[ The worst game of chicken. ]
[ The worst game of chicken. ]
Only if I can't find something better.
[It's a mean game of chicken.]
[It's a mean game of chicken.]
That would be quite the feat. I'm sure they exist, but they will be quite hard to find.
[ How humble. ]
[ How humble. ]
Sen,
I do not believe I miswrote.
Sincerely,
Kojirou
[ Because he's being sincere. ]
I do not believe I miswrote.
Sincerely,
Kojirou
[ Because he's being sincere. ]
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