[Video // Backdated to the 24th]

[incites]

Hello, residents of Death City - friends, comrades and fellow soldiers in this war. My name is Kato Kiyomasa and I come to you today bearing news that brings me great sorrow. I have been long overdue in making this known and perhaps it has already been realized by many of you - it is time for me to cease mourning my loss and bring forth the news that I have kept hidden for so long.

[Kiyomasa clears his throat, taking a breath before proceeding.]

To those who may recall him, a man known as Toyotomi Hideyoshi - perhaps better known to some of you as Hashiba Hideyoshi - has left this city. While some may find it a relief to know a friend has returned to his homeland, I must bear grave news - the man you may have come to know has been dead for some time. [He slowly exhales, it's a difficult thing to admit. After being filled with such elation and joy to witness the man alive here once more, to know he will not get the chance to laugh and serve by Hideyoshi's side again is a painful revelation.]

Lord Hideyoshi was a man I deeply respected, my loyalty to the House of Toyotomi is one that knows no bounds. Even in death, it is in his name that I serve. He was more than simply a Lord to me, more than a man who's ideals and values I was content to call my own - he took me in as a child, raised me as his own and for that, I looked to him as my own father.

Whenever a battle would occur, whenever a heavy siege would be brought down across our countryside, there was one belief my lord held - and it was that all things can be rebuilt. In the wake of this earthquake, I offer my services to those who wish to repair this city to its former glory. Though the damage has been light, there are still many districts that have fallen. In my Lord's name, I will assist in any way that I can.

[There's another small pause before he continues - he isn't certain how to make a private post, so this will have to do:]

To those from the other Hi-no-Moto... I feel there may be questions you have for me. I welcome them and shall answer with due honesty. [Though he was not necessarily lying when he arrived and told them he served the Tokugawa.]




[ooc: Thiiiiis is long, long overdue. Actually any Kiyomasa post as a whole is long overdue. In before "wait we still have a Kiyomasa?" because yes, we do. Tags might be a bit delayed, I am currently sick as dog and... will probably be going to lay down now.]

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[incites]

Ah... [Ohhh dear...] I am afraid that I may not be as good of a host as my Lord.

[But how could he say no to a lady's request?]

But if you request an escort, I will fulfil that role if you so desire.

[conduit]

Escort? No, no, I just want someone to drink with. [ Rangiku isn't really sure if he means escort like she means escort. It's still confusing, never the less. ] I

[incites]

That is what the term "escort" means... Does it not?

[Poor boy has a lot to learn.]

[conduit]

I thought an escort was when you get paid for sex. [ At least that's how Rangiku saw it. Also, that idea that she was sleeping with Hideyoshi should be pretty much shot by now. ] Though, your definition is much better!

[incites]

[At that comment, Kiyomasa's cheeks instantly redden, trying to lower his gaze - though the pinkness of his ears is still more than evident.]

T-that is not what I had meant to imply! I apologize my Lady for giving that impression...

[He wants to comment about how he had assumed it was she who was the brothel girl, someone his Lord would pay for a night of "entertaining". He is, thankfully, by some miracle, smart enough to bite his tongue and refrain.]

I assure you, I am a man of chivalry and honour.

[conduit]

[ Rangiku starts to giggle. It would have greatly offended her if he brought up his suspicions that she was a prostitute, but, since she is unaware to it, she just laughs heartily. ]

I know! I know! It's just a bit of a cultural barrier between our worlds, no need to get embarrassed or anything! [ Though, it really is adorable. ] Should we meet at the brew at seven? Or would you prefer a more classier establishment?

[incites]

[She can tell him to not be embarrassed but that isn't going to work at this point - he's been an awkward turtle this whole conversation and that's not about to change.]

As your company for this evening, I shall accompany you wherever it is you wish to go, My lady. [That's what his Lord would've wanted, isn't it?]

[conduit]

[ She notices how he doesn't quite stop his awkwardness. She finds it endearing on some level, but, she also thinks that she's going to make him her personal project. She's going to bring him out of his shell some way or another. ]

Hm! How about Bitch's Brew? Or would you prefer the more classy Martha's Graveyard? [ This place has the weirdest names. ]

[incites]

[To Kiyomasa, those both sound terribly unwelcoming...]

I suppose the first one would be best... You had mentioned that as a place you frequented with my Lord, did you not?

[conduit]

[ To Rangiku, they have alcohol. They're never unwelcoming. ]

Yep! It's a wonderful place! I think you'd really like it! It has this homey feel about it that seems to be very satisfying~!

[ ooc: My apologies for the lateness!!! I was just overwhelmed with an irl task list yesterday! ]

[incites]

Then that is where we shall attend tonight. I cannot promise that my company will be as... Interesting as my Lord's but I shall do my best to meet your expectations.

[ooc: No problem! Backtags are forever love \o/]

thank you~

[conduit]

As long as there's alcohol, nice manners and conversation I'm sure you'll do just as great as your Lord, so don't even sweat it!

[incites]

Just as my Lord would have, I will offer up nothing more than my best.

I shall see you tonight, my Lady.

[conduit]

My lady~? Oh, you are just the cutest, most formal gentleman in this place! [ She's definitely beaming. ]

[incites]

[A sheepish smile comes at the compliment, that awkward embarrassment still quite evident in his expression.]

Ah, thank you... I was taught to be respectful from a young age. [Lady Nene was quite insistent on proper manners from her boys.]

[conduit]

Haha! You know, you and your Father sort of treat women similarly! [ Rangiku brushes by and ignores the comparisons to create, what must be, the most unlikely comparison ever. ]

[incites]

Your praise is high indeed, though I feel there is much more I myself must prove before I can compare to my Lord Hideyoshi.

[He pauses, offering a bit of a smile]

...But I do offer you my thanks. With luck, tonight I shall continue to live up to my lord's expectations of me.

they should have drunk shania twain karaoke sometime

[conduit]

I don't see why you take this whole, "I am not even remotely Hideyoshi-like" thing so seriously! You're his own flesh! Of course you're magnificent! Just. Like. Him!

[ she beams. ]

You're welcome! But you don't need to rely on luck~!

Kiyomasa is more of a Pat Benatar kind of guy B)

[incites]

We shall see for certain tonight.

[Still, her praise has been enough to keep that smile across his face.]

What time would you like for me to meet with you, my lady?

many times i tried to tell you... || this will work!!!

[conduit]

Does seven sound good? [ Seven usually is the standard time for these things. ]

[incites]

Then I shall see you then, my Lady. I shall not keep you waiting.

[conduit]

All right! I'll see you at seven! [ She waves goodbye. ] Have a nice day, Kato! [ She disconnects the feed. ]