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[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.]

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Undercover work... how mysterious! But please forgive me for not introducing myself. I am called Kitsuno, Princess of Sawa. Lord Nobunaga speaks of you often. It is good to meet you at last, Master Mitsuhide.

[ She gives a little bow of her head in greeting too. ]

I didn't know you both had begun to work together, too! What is it that you both do here, now?

So you're Lady Kitsuno. [Now he had a face for the woman Nobunaga told him about.] It's good to finally meet you as well.

[He gave a bit of a chuckle.]

I work as a bartender at this establishment. Officially, Lord Nobunaga doesn't work here, as he is only doing this on a dare.

[He gave a bit of a shrug]

It at least gives him some employment that has lasted more than a few hours.

[ There's a visible fluster that shows on her expression, that she immediately composes herself from. Hearing that recognition makes her feel a little sheepish, but she nods. ]

He does seem to need some activity, doesn't he? I'm glad he has someone of his own world to keep him company among everyone else, here.

[ Nobunaga was right, though. He does resemble a fox, which was true of the Mitsuhide in her world too- even if he was a different sort of demon himself. ]

But he does look very nice in that outfit. You're carrying it very well yourself, Master Mitsuhide.

He certainly can't stay still for very long. [What was the condition that he recently read about that perfectly describe that? ADHD? He should bring that up to Nobunaga one of these days.]

And now Date Masamune from our world is here as well. Lord Nobunaga will not be short on company from our world. [Especially since a good chunk of the Azuchi warlords being here. Though they were the warlords known to cause some form of mischief.]

[He chuckled a bit as he looked down at his clothes]

You flatter me, Lady Kitsuno. These more modern clothes are interesting though I tend to favor a blend of modern and traditional when I'm not working. [It proved to be a very comfortable style for him.]

'tis only the truth. Your mortal bodies work very well for such attire... though with some adjustments, I can see them on the beastkind back home, too.

[ She looks curious. ]

Date Masamune... oh. The mortal with that name was called the Single-Eyed Dragon. Our very own dragon lords blessed him. I'm glad to hear more from your own world are arriving here. Are you all friends?

Beastkind? [He does seem to recall that Nobunaga mentioned that this Kitsuno wasn't human after all.]

Ah, so Masamune still has the reputation of being the One-Eyed Dragon in other worlds as well. He would be pleased to hear that. In our world though, he is an ally to Lord Nobunaga. [And probably the closest thing to a real friend that Mitsuhide has.]

Ah, yes. Beastkind are those that remain in their beastlike form... they're natural forms for them, but they're intelligent and move as we do. Maybe you'll see them around in this world too.

[ She smiles then. ]

Mm. The one who blessed him in my world gave him his name. The mortal Date Masamune is known to be a formidable warrior. None as powerful as the Demon King, though.

Are... there no spiritkind in your world, Master Mitsuhide?

I've seen a duck who walked around and talked like a person, but I think he is different from your beastkind since he said all the people of his world are sentient animals.

[He's still kinda wants to see a sentient duck feeding a normal duck.]

Spirits don't exist in my world but are believed by those who don't know any better. It's very much to my advantage for some to believe that I'm a real Kitsune or Satori.

They might be more similar than they seem, then. That's how most beastkind are.

Why would you want to be believed to be one if you aren't, though? Don't mortals fear spiritkind? You seem so lovely on your own.

[ Just blunt as ever. ]

Them fearing spiritkind and yokai is exactly why it's to my advantage that some believe I'm a Kitsune. It give me an advantage when I'm gather information.

[He's not going to give her details on how he gets his information. He has a feeling that Nobunaga would have his head if he told her anything remotely gruesome.]

[ If only Nobunaga knew just how frightening the Mists actually were. Some things here seem tame by comparison. ]

Does it? What do the mortals you speak with think you'll do to them? They fear us quite easily, but still call on us to bless them. It's like they can't decide what to do.

Obviously they think I will do them some great harm, since they automatically believe that I would be a yako kitsune and not kind that would serve Inari.

[He gave a bit of a shrug]

Personally I don't believe in the existence of any gods or spirits, so I don't even bother to wonder why people would pray to such things. Especially if they feared them.

A pity that you don't. Some of them might hear you... spirits and gods exist on the beliefs of those that reach to them, you know.

[ But she can't imagine mortals placing much stock in that. ]

I may not be able to bless as a god just yet, but I do try to fulfill what's in my power. Even if I haven't done so recently. Though I suppose that's not what we're talking about.

What do you believe in, then?

[Mitsuhide's expression darken briefly.]

If they do not answer a child's prayers while they live through Hell on Earth, then I have no reason to believe in them.

[He shook his head some.]

I believe in myself and my own abilities. In the end, that is all what one can rely on.

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. ]

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.

[ 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.

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