Video un: sneaky_fox

[damn_kitsune]

[The video is taken from Mitsuhide's perspective since he's the one making it after all. The subject of the video? Why the Demon King himself! Oda Nobunaga of course!]

[The video shows the inside of the bar that Mitsuhide works at. More specifically, it's the view from behind the counter. And Nobunaga is shown wearing the button down shirt that the other bartenders were wearing. He also opted to wear a tie, which Mitsuhide normally forgoes. That said tie, though, was currently in one of the glasses of beer that Nobunaga was arranging on a tray.]

[Mitsuhide could be heard snickering from behind the camera.]

You really need to mind where your tie goes, my lord.

[And that's when Nobunaga notices his now wet tie. He glared towards Mitsuhide, took off the tie and went back to arranging the drinks so that the tray would be more balanced.]

[Once he was satisfied with the arrangement, Nobunaga than moved to the patron side of the counter. Of course Mitsuhide followed him because he had to make sure that he got all of this one video.]

[Nobunaga then did a handstand, which he then managed to slide the tray and balance it on one foot. After he moved a short distance to a nearby table, he managed to transfer the tray to the other foot, lower it and carefully slide it onto the table, much the delight of the patrons at the table.]

[Everyone nearby clapped once Nobunaga was standing back on his feet. Mitsuhide could be heard chuckling some.]

Very good, my lord! Now... Catch!

[Just before the video cuts off, Mitsuhide's hand comes into view as he tossed an empty bottle to the Demon King, who had a bit of a surprised look on his face.]

Comments

[foxtouched]

Why is a child going through hell on Earth in the first place, though? Are mortals unable to provide for the safety of their young?

[ It's a genuine question. In their world, gods are called upon for powers beyond their ability, but not for things that shouldn't be happening in the first place. ]

Children are heard quickest by those of the spirit realm, though. They're innocent, after all. You'd be surprised at how quickly they're aided- even if it is subtly. But if such is your belief, then it is so.

I would just hope you do not discount that even around you, there may be someone caring for you more than you realize.

[ Even a mortal's wish to protect another can manifest in strange ways. ]

[damn_kitsune]

[Mitsuhide almost felt like he was a horse being examined before purchase. But that should be expected. If he were to model clothes, the shape of his body would be important after all. And even he had to admit his kimono shirt and hakama obscured his figure.]

Well, why don't you see for yourself?

[And he shrugged the loose kimono top off his shoulders so that she could see that he indeed had a lithe body with defined muscles. Yep! He really doesn't have any shame! Besides, there really wasn't that much of male modesty back in his era anyway.]

[Once he is sure that she got a good look, he adjusted his clothes back into place.]

[happyberry]

Haaa—! [ She can't help but gasp, clasping her hands to her mouth once more with wide eyes. She was absolutely asking what he looks like naked, but she wasn't asking him to get naked — and in public! Even one of the waitresses passing by stops and stares! Miwako takes advantage of the opportunity to ogle examine his frame, though, and is relieved he's not some super ripped buff guy. It's not her style. She nods quietly, a faint blush across her cheeks, and lowers herself into a polite half-bow out of nerves as he puts his robe back on. ]

Mmn... R-Right. Th-Thank you.

[ She goes ahead and takes her seat again, motioning with one open palm at his across the little table from her before she does. The waitress who'd seen him is too busy gossiping and peering at them from afar with the hostess at the stand to come take their orders for now, but she'll give them a moment's peace to settle in and, uh, make sure they both keep their clothes on, before approaching. ]

Well, um... I have to say— I like your style. You look very good. My other model, he has silver hair, too— but it's darker than yours, and he's shorter, and skinnier, with wider eyes and fuller lips... He's hafu. Obviously you're full-blooded Japanese, nee? You are tall, na— you look taller in person...

[ She nods approval, smileless, still trying to will the blood that'd pooled in her cheeks away. She's tryna be professional here, c'mon! ]

[damn_kitsune]

You have no idea what a war torn country can do to the innocent, do you?

[He sounds bitter, but also a bit jealous.]

I know from first hand experience that even a child's prayers in my world do not get answered.

[damn_kitsune]

[Mitsuhide sat down across from Miwako, paying no mind to the waitress and her stares. It's not like he took the kimono completely off after all. It was still hanging on his arms before he shrugged it back into place. Still, the reactions were amusing.]

"Hafu?"

[He arched a brow some, the word unfamiliar to him. Then he gave a bit of a shrug.]

Well, it sounds like my height will not be an issue for you. Now then, I imagine that being a fashion model means I will have to wear clothing you have made? Is there something else to it?

[happyberry]

[ She doesn't bother to elaborate on Gokudera's half-Sicilian, half-Japanese heritage. It's not pertinent. She trucks on, serious, a professional meeting after all is said and done. ]

Mm. I'd have to take your measurements to make them to your size, of course — and I'll need to know your schedule and other obligations to arrange times for photoshoots and fittings... While I want to be respectful of your time, and I'd never want to be demanding or put you in something that makes you feel uncomfortable, I'd of course have to ask you to understand the clothes are not for you. They're for me. Exacting my vision. So even if it's something you personally wouldn't wear on your own time... as long as you look good in it, and other people see you looking so good in it that it makes them say, "wow, he looks so good in that, it makes me want to buy it so that I can hope I'd look so good like he does!" — then that's all that matters. That said...

[ She laces her fingers together like a bridge to rest her chin on them, leaning forward on the table to prop herself up by the elbows. ]

...A photoshoot could encompass just about anything to achieve that effect. All sorts of scenes. Everything tasteful, I assure you! I'm selling clothes, after all, heh! Gotta be wearing the clothes to sell the clothes!

[ Though his sneak peek doesn't dissuade her from the idea of some various states of undress... Calvin Klein does fine like that, right! ]

But the sky's the limit as far as actual subject matter goes. Some shoots may include other people, too, for sex appeal — some not. Most probably not. But since my brand is still in the cradle, I honestly am just playing things by ear as I go along. In the end, you're selling an illusion of glamor. Not just a garment.

[damn_kitsune]

[Mitsuhide nodded some. He gets the basic jest of things, and it made sense that it wouldn't matter if the clothes he wore for her were comfortable or not. It's not like he would have to wear them for a whole day after all. Besides, he would need to get used to more modern clothing eventually.]

My schedule is fairly open. I mainly work the bar in the afternoon or late evenings. Other than that, the other things I do is just help out with quests.

[Actually, he was a lot less busy these days considering he wasn't running a spy network, going to war council, training new recruits on how to use a gun, and coming up with battle strategies for up coming wars. He was almost starting to get bored with all the free time he had!]

Well, I'm definitely interested in modeling for you. It sounds like a unique form of art from my perspective.

[happyberry]

Ahh?! Really?!

[ She jumps up from her seat excitedly, standing to her feet with her palms splayed on the table as if to steady herself. ]

Just like that?! You agree?! No waiting?! No considering?! You're in?! We haven't even talked about payment!

[konpeito_aji]

While Miwako-chan has impeccable taste, she's probably just oblivious to your real face, and simply dazzled by the historical implications of your name.

[Except not really, because model stuff. You know what? Shut up. He'll do something to get even for this, when Nobunaga decides what.]

[damn_kitsune]

[Well, that is an amusing reaction. Luckily he keeps a straight face as he arches a brow at her.]

Do you want me to take time to consider it?

In all honesty, I'm nowhere near as busy here as I am back in my home world. So having something else to do will definitely benefit me.

[damn_kitsune]

I'm fairly sure that's not the case, my lord, considering she wants to hire me as a model.

[He gives a bit of a chuckle.]

Are you jealous?

[happyberry]

Ah, no, no! I'm happy! I'm sorry, I mean to say—

[ She bows from the waist again, pink pigtails flopping over her shoulders limply and dangling in the air. ]

Thank you. Thank you for agreeing to work with me! I promise to make you look and feel your best!

[ She says it with utmost earnestness. ]

[damn_kitsune]

[He chuckles and gives her one of his charming smiles.]

Than I look forward to working with you, Miwako.

[happyberry]

Ah! Likewise!

[ She stands back up, gives him a short, sharp nod, then reclaims her seat. Sensing the strange pair have come to some calm, the waitress finally approaches with menus. ]

Oh— Miwako'll have the strawberry-rose bubble tea, please! Do you like sweets? They have milder flavors, too, like taro. My treat, my treat — as a celebration!

[foxtouched]

[ She pauses, feeling badly for likely dredging up something unpleasant for him. She's been trying to understand mortals, their pain and worries, but sometimes it is hard to relate. Spiritkind are volatile, it's true- but there's still an honesty among them that keeps those they care for as secure as possible.

She's quiet for a moment, before speaking, softly- ]

No more than what I know of war-torn realms in my own world. I couldn't possibly compare how things work in the Mists and mortal realm to what you've experienced... it wouldn't be right.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to offend you.

[owarifool]

He had his moments. He also tended to get distracted by shiny things. I've found people who are like the sun tend to gravitate towards gold.

[damn_kitsune]

The flavor doesn't matter to me. I'm unable to taste anything.

[Normally he wouldn't admit such a thing right away. Heavily imply it yes, but never really openly admitting it. But since he already gave her a shock by showing off his torso, he figured he would lay off on such things for now.]

[He looked the menu real quick. Though he couldn't taste anything, he could still smell, and he really didn't care for strong sweet smells.]

I'll have the thai milk bubble tea.

[The description of it sound interesting enough.]

[damn_kitsune]

It's hard to distract the Hideyoshi in my world. Unless there is someone running in the halls of the castle. That's the only time he will stop scolding me so that he could yell at whomever is running.

[happyberry]

You can't taste anything?! Is there something wrong with your tongue? Did you burn it?

[ That's so sad... Miwako loves indulgences in life. She can't imagine not tasting anything...! ]

[owarifool]

Sounds less like a warlord and more like a wife! Ha!

[damn_kitsune]

It's something I don't wish to discuss.

[It was something that someone so innocent should never hear about, and he was unwilling to go into details about.]

Just know that though I can't taste, my sense of smell is just fine so I can enjoy things that way.

[When he felt like it.]

[damn_kitsune]

[Mitsuhide couldn't help but laugh a little]

That is one way to describe him. You should also ask Lord Nobunaga how many times Hideyoshi took away his candy.

[owarifool]

Whereas the Hideyoshi I know would be more likely to try and pilfer the candy for themselves.

[happyberry]

Ah— no worries, no worries...!

[ She pauses, glancing aside nervously. ]

Um... What about your teeth?

[ What about his teeth, Miwako?! ]

[damn_kitsune]

[He arched a brow at that question.]

My teeth? What about them?

[He gave a grin so that she can see them. Considering the era he came from, his teeth were actually in good shape and white in color.]

Is there something wrong with them?