[mingle] the space (january).

[fracturamods]

interim mingle

( WELCOME BACK, TRAVELERS. )

There's nothing but the clatter of train tracks, and the odd feeling of almost floating.

When you wake, it's hard to tell exactly what it is that you're missing - only that you are. There are pieces that aren't quite right, even if you're not sure where those pieces would normally be. Pieces of what, exactly....? Well, if you had to put a word to it, it would be - yourself, probably. Or did you get something back recently?

The place you've found yourself in is strange, certainly. It's probably worth exploring a bit. Though it just as easily seems that the only form of welcome or explanation that you have, comes from nothing more than a slab of marble. It might've changed since the last time you saw it.

You might have changed since the last time you saw yourself too - perhaps with a new emblem on your clothes, or a portrait on your skin.

There's no need to fret that much though. You've already gone through the ordeal once, and you might be able to see results from it. Even so, it's best that you don't get too comfortable, because there is still the unshakeable feeling:

There's still much more ahead of you.

Comments

[unfriendliest]

[ ...oh. hm. he deflates a little, frowning. ]

I don't know that branch of them.

[ittoryu]

[he tilts his head.]

You don't? Odd. We're considered to be one of the strongest schools... What land are you from?

[unfriendliest]

Japan.

[ he says like it's obvious? why else would he know about the itto-ryu and tokugawa. ]

[ittoryu]

[hm...]

I cannot say the name rings a bell!

[unfriendliest]

[ excuse me. ]

Where the Itto-Ryu were formed.

[ duh? ]

[ittoryu]

[he blinks.]

Would that not be Garulea?

[unfriendliest]

[ frowns. ]

No.

[ what's a garulea, he isnt asking. ]

[ittoryu]

... Yes?

[it's his clan, he should know best?]

Hm. What time are you from?

[unfriendliest]

[ well that is certainly a complicated question! kara doesn't think he's supposed to answer it, so... ]

What does that matter?

[ittoryu]

Well, perhaps things have changed with time. Ah, but that one lady in the future era thought I was "cosplaying", so samurai shouldn't exist anymore...

[hmm!!]

[unfriendliest]

[ hold up. what?? ]

You... travel through time?

[ittoryu]

[he pauses, thinking.]

I don't—not often. I'm busy enough in my own time! But my friend is the one who's quite experienced in it, and I've accompanied him a few times on his journey.

[unfriendliest]

Ah.

[ ...yep that's it that's all he has to say. he just keeps walking. you have be at least a level nine friend for this backstory. ]

[ittoryu]

[he's still following. sorry, kara.]

So, what is this Japan like?

[unfriendliest]

[ he just. shrugs. ]

Better than here.

[ aka HE STILL NEEDS TO GET HOME,, ]

[ittoryu]

Not fond of new experiences?

[unfriendliest]

I had something to do.

[ittoryu]

A man on a mission! Well, if that slab was telling the truth, then at least time should be stopped. Still, I know how you feel.

Haven't seen a way back yet, though...

[unfriendliest]

There's no reason to believe what that thing said.

[ he's still a little angry it says he's broken!! ]

[ittoryu]

Perhaps! I certainly don't feel like anything's wrong with me.

[unfriendliest]

I'm not broken.

[ he's a little defensive about this, maybe ]

[ittoryu]

The only one who can decide that is yourself! So if you say you aren't, then you aren't.

[unfriendliest]

If I were broken, I wouldn't be here.

[ he's said this to others, but no one seems to believe him. but if kara were broken, he wouldn't be alive to be here at all. and his sword seems to be intact, so...

please ignore his hand going to the hilt. it's fine. ]

[ittoryu]

[shigure just nods, as if he understands. he doesn't, but this guy seems serious about it! therefore, he assumes that it means something and that ookurikara knows himself best.]

Then, even if that thing is telling the truth, you do not belong here—all the more reason to find a way out for you!

[unfriendliest]

[ wow suddenly shigure isn't so bad! someone finally agrees that he isn't broken... amazing.

unfortunately he could not be paid to say this out loud, so all he does is nod and keep walking. ]