[There is a rising anxiety, a frantic hesitation of words in him when Hanbei speaks those words. Even now, during this pivotal moment, his face and expression does not betray him. There is only a tight wrinkle between his brow, a tense frown that makes up his lips, and his eyes light with emotion.
If he could...he'd say more to comfort his friend. But the weight of such knowledge is still coming at him in waves, with a force he isn't able to stand against. Hanbei has always been so open with him, true in his actions and words. Now, even with his strategist sitting just in front of him...Hideyoshi feels miles away from him.
There is nothing he can say. Nothing has prepared him for this- he has never considered...losing his friend like this. Perhaps in battle, where both their lives are often precariously placed along with their men. But yet. He feels something has been snatched away, and his reaction is far delayed. He remained stunned. He remains silent.]
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[If this world is different, perhaps there might be a cure here for the illness...? Perhaps someone, somewhere knows of a way to return home? The thoughts and choices leave Hideyoshi a silent pillar, and after a moment he sucks in a breath and stands straight.] Forgive me, my friend...I must ask you this last favor, then.
If you would allow me to be the judge of your words. If there is truly nowhere for you to go...allow me to determine where you do. [Until, you-]
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[He is strong enough. There must be something he can do.]
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If he could...he'd say more to comfort his friend. But the weight of such knowledge is still coming at him in waves, with a force he isn't able to stand against. Hanbei has always been so open with him, true in his actions and words. Now, even with his strategist sitting just in front of him...Hideyoshi feels miles away from him.
There is nothing he can say. Nothing has prepared him for this- he has never considered...losing his friend like this. Perhaps in battle, where both their lives are often precariously placed along with their men. But yet. He feels something has been snatched away, and his reaction is far delayed. He remained stunned. He remains silent.]
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[If this world is different, perhaps there might be a cure here for the illness...? Perhaps someone, somewhere knows of a way to return home? The thoughts and choices leave Hideyoshi a silent pillar, and after a moment he sucks in a breath and stands straight.] Forgive me, my friend...I must ask you this last favor, then.
If you would allow me to be the judge of your words. If there is truly nowhere for you to go...allow me to determine where you do. [Until, you-]
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[He is strong enough. There must be something he can do.]
And...allow me to stay by your side.