[Why does he always end up dealing with these Truly Exhausting People, the real questions.]
I'm not an anomaly! And this is the first time I'm even meeting you, so you can't trick me, saying something like that. I keep good track of the people I talk to!
[It's part of the time traveler job description...]
I'd say that anyone who defies logic and reason to how this world works is plenty capable of being an anomaly.
[hijiri is not going to be any less exhausting right now.]
Spirits and Daemons are not to be seen by those who lack the spiritual ability to perceive them. And further...
The Kashuu Kiyomitsu we have dealings with... I doubt she would disagree about this oddity. Perhaps I should consult Okita or Kikuichimonji Norimune? Surely, they would have opinions on this matter.
She? [...] Kikuichimonji Norimune? [That sword didn't even exist?!] And what d'you mean about-- That guy's dead.
[He's aging 100 years a minute here, but also keeping an eye on the clock because he's not about to let crossed streams get in the way of his meal. ON THE PLUS SIDE, being used to crossing streams means he's a little better equipped to trying to figure stuff like this out--]
I'm Kashuu Kiyomitsu of the Swords Army. Ring any bells?
[it's fine, kashuu. if he starts walking... hijiri will follow. he may be a major punk about all of this, but the hipster foodie is also not going to refuse eating at such a highly-regarded establishment.]
"Swords Army?" [it definitely doesn't ring any bells—and the fact that kashuu seems so baffled by hijiri's assertions raises alarms of its own.]
Oh... Huh. I guess you've got a point there. That's a pretty thoughtful thing to say, actually.
[WHY DOES HE SOUND SURPRISED... Well, probably because Hijiri's set a really strong precedence just in the few minutes they've been talking, honestly.]
It's not a very good lunchtime conversation though, y'know? So! Let's just enjoy a good meal first.
[And then he can flee into the mists... But first, FOOD. Look, there's that fancy restaurant just up ahead! And boy, the line's just as long as it ever is.]
...Is that some kinda trick question or something? [Rude without even meaning to be...]
We can talk later! Promise. I mean, if that's your problem, anyway.
[WHO KNOWS this kid is so prickly he might have beef with something else that Kashuu's said or done. Kashuu doesn't keep particularly close track of the potential Rude Things that come out of his mouth...]
Your manner of evasion is doing you no favors at all.
[he doesn't even care about the rudeness, it's the fact that kashuu is evading what he's saying. the change of subjects and things of that like get under his skin more than anything else, and naturally... he's terrible at letting it go.]
You make it sound like there's a manner of evasion that would do me favors.
[A little huffy-sounding sigh!
He also proceeds to - totally skip the line once they actually get to it, gesturing for Hijiri to follow. Looks like he's heading toward the VIP seating area instead of the regular dining seats. Just how well-connected is this punk...]
[Finally, a brief reprieve from the pressing questions! He knows they'll resume again eventually, but for now, he's just pleased for the opportunity to show off a little.
This area of seating is pretty sparse, especially compared to the main area, which they can catch a glimpse of as Kashuu leads the way inside. It's completely crammed over there... The ambiance on this side is much calmer, though Kashuu eschews the tables to go pull up two seats at the sushi bar instead.]
Here! You said you wanted to talk to the chef, right? [Raising a hand in greeting to said chef, who definitely seems to know this punk.] Yo! I brought a new friend this time. This is— [And now he's remembering he never actually got Hijiri to spit out his name. NICE.
So instead he just smoothly gestures over, like he'd totally been intending to make a segue there on purpose.]
[this is definitely throwing hijiri for a loop. of course, he can handle himself with the chef; he's not starstruck even if he's a bit impressed by being able to talk to him at all.
there's a sense of deep respect he has, which is why he doesn't keep the chef waiting.]
Sakuma Hijiri. It's a pleasure. [he states it simply, bowing his head politely at the chef.
it's without a doubt, a stark contrast to how hijiri has been acting with kashuu—though kashuu does get a curiously quirked eyebrow, since they're obviously acquainted.
(how? and why did kashuu seek him out specifically for this—what is he after?)]
[A STARK CONTRAST INDEED wow!! If he were less well-behaved in public, he'd probably be pitching a big huffy fit about it.
First, though, after the introductions have been made, Kashuu just says:]
I'm here for what you told me about earlier!
[Which is basically this, so prepare for the best lunch ever. Except while the chef is preparing the first plate, Kashuu will turn his attention back to Hijiri because he isn't going to pitch a big huffy fit but that's about it.]
What, do I have to be a chef or something for you to be even a little friendly?
Well, you know how the world is divided up between "here" and "there"? The world- [He traces a little circle out on the table.] -where humans are, and the overlapping one where spirits stay? Yeah, two isn't it.
[WELL. Well. He did ask for answers, and Kashuu did say he'd provide them.
Just.
He's just really not good at explaining things. Nor is he a believer, apparently, in the notion of slow introductions.]
[the lack of a slow introduction is fine; hijiri doesn't like to beat around the bush, after all. it's better if kashuu gets right to the point here.]
And so you come from a world that doesn't fall into either of those categories, is what you mean to tell me.
[he sounds a bit skeptical, but not entirely disbelieving. it's a bit to wrap his head around, but all the same... hijiri doesn't necessarily think it's impossible, either.]
[Skeptical, he can totally deal with. The fact that Hijiri is accepting this in some manner at all is good enough for him, especially considering he's used to his explanations flopping in general.]
I'm not really supposed to be here either, but I'm not gonna stick around for long. I just called in a quick favor 'cause I wanted to try the food here.
[hijiri is smart and used to dealing with weird occult bullshit. so exasperated as he may get, it's not something he can rule out so easily.
it does mean he'll have to talk to his superiors about this, because any sort of interdimensional meddling that isn't directly related to their two words is... something that could get messy.
in any case, kashuu's reasoning is not exactly winning hijiri over—even if he's decidedly less hostile than he was earlier.]
Your reasoning seems to be rather frivolous, not to mention reckless. [coming to a place he doesn't belong just to try the food?
even if this does benefit him in some way since kashuu got him into this restaurant, it's still questionable in all ways.]
[He won't deny that it's frivolous... He's also been on weirder trips for even more frivolous reasons though, so he's clearly not too fussed about it.]
Humans don't know who I am, and I don't interact with anyone or anything that could change the course of this world.
[That makes it sound even more ominous.]
I've stopped by here a few times before... It's a nice place, y'know?
That lacks the consideration that you being here doesn't do just that. Your... spirit properties do not match those of the spirits here, and your identity is shared with another that exists.
[that in itself seems like it could get problematic, especially because kashuu is far more corporeal than the spirits of this world.]
Did you not consider that you could perhaps, interact with someone who may take issue with you? As I said before... I doubt Okita Souji would be so forgiving.
Well, it's not like I usually just go around saying I'm Kashuu Kiyomitsu to everyone. I just knew who you were!
[Even if he couldn't remember his name, apparently... Okay Kashuu™, the eternal experience. He picks up his napkin, starting to daintily unfold it while talking.]
Besides, if things got really tricky I'd just leave. But I definitely wouldn't cause enough trouble for that to happen.
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I'm not an anomaly! And this is the first time I'm even meeting you, so you can't trick me, saying something like that. I keep good track of the people I talk to!
[It's part of the time traveler job description...]
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[hijiri is not going to be any less exhausting right now.]
Spirits and Daemons are not to be seen by those who lack the spiritual ability to perceive them. And further...
The Kashuu Kiyomitsu we have dealings with... I doubt she would disagree about this oddity. Perhaps I should consult Okita or Kikuichimonji Norimune? Surely, they would have opinions on this matter.
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She? [...] Kikuichimonji Norimune? [That sword didn't even exist?!] And what d'you mean about-- That guy's dead.
[He's aging 100 years a minute here, but also keeping an eye on the clock because he's not about to let crossed streams get in the way of his meal. ON THE PLUS SIDE, being used to crossing streams means he's a little better equipped to trying to figure stuff like this out--]
I'm Kashuu Kiyomitsu of the Swords Army. Ring any bells?
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"Swords Army?" [it definitely doesn't ring any bells—and the fact that kashuu seems so baffled by hijiri's assertions raises alarms of its own.]
...As I said. An anomaly.
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So he turns on his heel and does indeed start walking away, abruptly changing the topic. Smooth.]
So! D'you like table or booth seats? Or sitting at the counter?
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The finest way to appreciate a meal is by seeing just how the chef crafts it. anything else would be a complete disservice to their hard work.
[what a fucking dumb foodie hipster.
and, in any case:]
And don't try to change the subject on me! We are not done with this conversation!
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[WHY DOES HE SOUND SURPRISED... Well, probably because Hijiri's set a really strong precedence just in the few minutes they've been talking, honestly.]
It's not a very good lunchtime conversation though, y'know? So! Let's just enjoy a good meal first.
[And then he can flee into the mists... But first, FOOD. Look, there's that fancy restaurant just up ahead! And boy, the line's just as long as it ever is.]
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about that part, at least.]
Do you take me for some kind of fool?
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We can talk later! Promise. I mean, if that's your problem, anyway.
[WHO KNOWS this kid is so prickly he might have beef with something else that Kashuu's said or done. Kashuu doesn't keep particularly close track of the potential Rude Things that come out of his mouth...]
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[he doesn't even care about the rudeness, it's the fact that kashuu is evading what he's saying. the change of subjects and things of that like get under his skin more than anything else, and naturally... he's terrible at letting it go.]
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[A little huffy-sounding sigh!
He also proceeds to - totally skip the line once they actually get to it, gesturing for Hijiri to follow. Looks like he's heading toward the VIP seating area instead of the regular dining seats. Just how well-connected is this punk...]
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[naturally.
though it's finally the time when hijiri gets a bit distracted bu it all because—well—
just how well connected is this punk?
this is... kind of incredible, honestly. vip seating in one of the trendiest, hardest places to eat in the city? ...who is this kashuu really?]
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This area of seating is pretty sparse, especially compared to the main area, which they can catch a glimpse of as Kashuu leads the way inside. It's completely crammed over there... The ambiance on this side is much calmer, though Kashuu eschews the tables to go pull up two seats at the sushi bar instead.]
Here! You said you wanted to talk to the chef, right? [Raising a hand in greeting to said chef, who definitely seems to know this punk.] Yo! I brought a new friend this time. This is— [And now he's remembering he never actually got Hijiri to spit out his name. NICE.
So instead he just smoothly gestures over, like he'd totally been intending to make a segue there on purpose.]
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there's a sense of deep respect he has, which is why he doesn't keep the chef waiting.]
Sakuma Hijiri. It's a pleasure. [he states it simply, bowing his head politely at the chef.
it's without a doubt, a stark contrast to how hijiri has been acting with kashuu—though kashuu does get a curiously quirked eyebrow, since they're obviously acquainted.
(how? and why did kashuu seek him out specifically for this—what is he after?)]
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First, though, after the introductions have been made, Kashuu just says:]
I'm here for what you told me about earlier!
[Which is basically this, so prepare for the best lunch ever. Except while the chef is preparing the first plate, Kashuu will turn his attention back to Hijiri because he isn't going to pitch a big huffy fit but that's about it.]
What, do I have to be a chef or something for you to be even a little friendly?
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[besides, it's not even being friendly. it's just being polite to someone who deserves it. he's not trying to actually be friends with the chef.]
Something like that must be earned, and I haven't seen you do anything to prove that you're worthy of it.
[the meal aside. but being evasive and shady!!! that isn't helping, kashuu.]
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[A theatrical sigh! It's clear he's not that fussed - or at least he's good at seeming unfussed, or maybe a little of both.]
Aaanyway, I figured you'd wanna enjoy your meal without being interrupted, but I guess I can answer some questions if you have any.
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[but kashuu chose to be evasive about things, and now hijiri has a lot that he's wondering. which is annoying in just about every way.]
Your identity is at odds with the information I have on file—and you seem to be unaware of things that a spirit should be.
...And of course, that is that "Swords Army" that you mentioned. [he forgets nothing.]
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Well, you know how the world is divided up between "here" and "there"? The world- [He traces a little circle out on the table.] -where humans are, and the overlapping one where spirits stay? Yeah, two isn't it.
[WELL. Well. He did ask for answers, and Kashuu did say he'd provide them.
Just.
He's just really not good at explaining things. Nor is he a believer, apparently, in the notion of slow introductions.]
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And so you come from a world that doesn't fall into either of those categories, is what you mean to tell me.
[he sounds a bit skeptical, but not entirely disbelieving. it's a bit to wrap his head around, but all the same... hijiri doesn't necessarily think it's impossible, either.]
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[Skeptical, he can totally deal with. The fact that Hijiri is accepting this in some manner at all is good enough for him, especially considering he's used to his explanations flopping in general.]
I'm not really supposed to be here either, but I'm not gonna stick around for long. I just called in a quick favor 'cause I wanted to try the food here.
[Lord Help Him. Or stop him.]
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it does mean he'll have to talk to his superiors about this, because any sort of interdimensional meddling that isn't directly related to their two words is... something that could get messy.
in any case, kashuu's reasoning is not exactly winning hijiri over—even if he's decidedly less hostile than he was earlier.]
Your reasoning seems to be rather frivolous, not to mention reckless. [coming to a place he doesn't belong just to try the food?
even if this does benefit him in some way since kashuu got him into this restaurant, it's still questionable in all ways.]
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[He won't deny that it's frivolous... He's also been on weirder trips for even more frivolous reasons though, so he's clearly not too fussed about it.]
Humans don't know who I am, and I don't interact with anyone or anything that could change the course of this world.
[That makes it sound even more ominous.]
I've stopped by here a few times before... It's a nice place, y'know?
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[that in itself seems like it could get problematic, especially because kashuu is far more corporeal than the spirits of this world.]
Did you not consider that you could perhaps, interact with someone who may take issue with you? As I said before... I doubt Okita Souji would be so forgiving.
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[Even if he couldn't remember his name, apparently... Okay Kashuu™, the eternal experience. He picks up his napkin, starting to daintily unfold it while talking.]
Besides, if things got really tricky I'd just leave. But I definitely wouldn't cause enough trouble for that to happen.
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