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There is a curse upon us. I saw my mark glow last night, and Mitsuhide experienced the same. Yet the nature of this curse currently eludes us. Has anyone experienced its effects?

Speaking of time, there are a mere two weeks left until the New Year arrives. The passage of a year... [Motochika trails off, an edge of private mirth to his tone.] It shall be a significant day indeed.

I hope to see a repeat of last year's celebrations.

[Private to Household]

Gracia, Japan. Mitsuhide and I are going out. We won't return tonight. You shall have to fend for yourselves this evening.

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[Watch that hint fly right over Mitsuhide's head, Motochika. He might have taken note and realised, were his mood overall better, but as things stand... n-nope.]

[The sounds of the sea coming through the SFC make it obvious Mitsuhide is already waiting at the beach, as previously suggested.]

It must be something subtle. [He says, thoughtfully.] That, or not many of the population are affected.

[A beat, and then.]

Regardless; I am here waiting, my Lord.

[There is the sound of movement in the background -- evidently Motochika is talking as he comes to join Mitsuhide.]

I shall not be long.

[He asserts. He makes no effort to disguise his anticipation.]

Better a subtle curse and few disruptions. I won't stand for them today.

[Mitsuhide's voice is soft, quiet, when he replies.]

I believe you. What is Vatheon's power agains the power of sheer stubborn you possess?

[There is brief laughter.]

You are... did you know that I secretly enjoy reading what most would consider bad romance novels?

[Wait... what? Mitsuhide makes a surprised sound.]

[Motochika sounds surprised. Surprised, but with amusement dawning fast. Where had that come from?]

No. I did not.

[He doesn't laugh, but he is curious now that Mitsuhide has opened the subject.]

What is considered bad for a romance novel?

I did not intend to say that. I don't know where it came from!

[It's a good job Motochika can't see Mitsuhide right now; the young samurai looks mortified, his face red with embarassment.]

[Vatheon, why?]

Is this part of the curse? It must be...

You believe that was the curse in effect?

[Motochika hums thoughtfully after a quiet moment.]

It would not be the first time that Vatheon has compelled you.

[Referring to the mistletoe incident, of course.]

Is it true, Mitsuhide?

What do you think, Lord Motochika?

[Which is as close to an answer as you're going to get, Chika, and probably gives you an answer anyway. Mitsuhide sighs.]

It must be the curse. Why else would I say such a thing? True or not, you know how I am.

I do.

[And that lack of a simple no says it all -- Mitsuhide does not want to admit it, but won't lie either. There is clear affection in his voice.]

Yet you still surprise me on occasion, Mitsuhide.

[There is a long pause and the sounds of the elevator before Motochika speaks again.]

Perhaps you were leading into a game.

[He suggests, teasing playfully.]

There is nothing to be surprised about here.

[Mitsuhide sighs, before humming a little.]

A game?

[And Mitsuhide is quite content to start one, if it distracts from the romance novels. So he says, in a playful and slightly flirtatious tone of his own:]

Were it a game, I would have said said something like... 'I secretly write erotic poetry.' Which is not true, before you ask.

Edited 2012-01-09 15:36 (UTC)