[Amber: 002]

[hakanai]

[A few conversations he's had lately have inspired this amber 'post' from Yoshitsugu. He's currently laying down on his bed in the room he shares with a myriad of interesting souls, face-up and holding the amber piece above his head so it can show his face (well, what little of it that is visible).]

The wish to return to your homes is normal, but it is frankly stupid to reject the opportunities for growth you can find here. Accepting them might not hinder you efforts, it might indeed help them, and the personal experiences may prove fruitful and useful for your future... whatever that future might hold.

[As is typical for him, however, he can't help but add something of a dark tease at the end; nothing about his tone suggests it is anything but serious. It probably doesn't take much thought to work out Yoshitsugu's attempt at humour unless you're exceptionally naive, though.]

Of course, it may be unwise to listen to the words of a ghost. Who knows how he might lead you astray?

Comments

[hakanai]

Your words ring true, but to hear it is still surprising... a rare feeling indeed.

[Yoshitsugu sounds deeply amused, but he is in truth also appreciative of Noire's words. Her description of kindness reminds him completely of Mitsunari too; he was very kind, kind to the point of foolishness, but few people ever realised that fact because they couldn't see past the temper and bluntness.]

[Where is he now? Hopefully not alone. Mitsunari should never, ever be on his own.]

I have experienced many strange things since coming to this tree, but this moment might just be the strangest.

[Which Yoshitsugu knows is true.]

[blood_and_thunder]

[She's just being honest, as far as she sees it... But she's also learned she has to let people know about appreciation. You never know what opportunities you might lose.]

... I can't tell if that's a compliment or an insult.

[hakanai]

It's neither, merely a statement.

[He shakes his head a little, amusement fading from his gaze so he just looks calm again. It's not really a good reflection of his current thoughts; right now he's imagining how Mitsunari or Takatora might react to him being called 'kind' and being considerably entertained by the mental images that have presented themselves.]

Strangeness is something that is out of ordinary for the person in question. For example; where I come from, I am considered 'strange' by most who know me.

[Does he sound a touch... proud about that fact? Maybe.]

[blood_and_thunder]

Strange is relative. What's normal to one is bizarre to another.

... Though I admit you can be pretty weird at times. But I know I can be too, so I'm hardly one to talk.

[hakanai]

There is nothing wrong with that. Your strangeness is clearly directed in either useful or harmless ways.

[That fierce temper would definitely have its uses, Yoshitsugu's sure about that. As a strategist it's really not hard at all to imagine.]

I certainly enjoy meeting such people.

[He really, really does.]

[blood_and_thunder]

... That time, I'll take it as a compliment.

[Whoa, a genuine smile out of her. Excellent work.]

[hakanai]

[Yoshitsugu half-snorts, half-laughs, but it's not a negative reaction at all.]

As you should. Remember it with pride.

[blood_and_thunder]

I will. Heh...