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[harbouredheart]

If you have ever privately thought that a crewmate could do with being more genial, hope that the change is limited, or at least gradual. Undisguised contempt has never felt so comforting.

Has everyone lived down that day?

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[harbouredheart]

[Her tone, at least, is sympathetic.]

Is that really an effective approach? If your crewmates don't feel the same...

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[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

If the feel contrary I would rather wipe their memory of it....

[harbouredheart]

...You have that ability?

[She's both surprised and impressed. Still...]

Don't you think it would be a misuse of your power? I understand the indignity these curses can put us through, but surely trust between you and your crew is more important.

[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

There are ways I am familiar with....

I agree it would be a bit of a missuse, but... I believe trust would be held better with such light as that day brought dimmed forever.

[harbouredheart]

[She's a little mystified by that statement.]

Was false hope given? Or promises made that you cannot keep?

[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

More... a past that is no longer relevant was revealed....

[harbouredheart]

If it's no longer relevant, won't it soon fade into obscurity of its own accord? How much can it impact the present?

[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

I am unsure, I suppose I shall have to wait and see what their opinion of the matter truly is. I fear they may not understand due to their modern sensibilities.

[harbouredheart]

You are also considered ancient? As frustrating as it sometimes is without an expectation of certain conduct being observed, a lack of ceremony has its advantages too.

Would you care to introduce yourself?

[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

Perhaps....

Ah, where have my manners been? I am Mononobe no Futo, First Retainer of Crown Prince Kamitsumiya no Umayado no Toyotomimi no Mikoto.

[harbouredheart]

Well met, Mononobe no Futo.

My name is Xun Yu. I serve His Majesty, the Wei Emperor Cao Cao, as a civil advisor, military strategist and general.

[A pause.]

I'm afraid that the significance of yours and your prince's names are lost upon me. Please forgive my ignorance.

[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

Ah, so one from across the western sea.

I shall forgive you as you are of that place. But I will let you know that none other has shaped Japan as much as my lord has.

[harbouredheart]

I am crewed with a few of your countrymen. I'll ask them what they know.

[Pride colours her voice.]

Some names are never forgotten.

[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

Quite so, some will never be forgotten, no matter what the seas of time bring.