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[The feed clicks on to a pirate sitting cross-legged with a child on his lap. Surely neither of those two looks familiar. Nope. Not at all.

But the

lunateclock is quiet, hands in his lap and peering up at the

treasurehunted instead of paying any attention to the camera at the moment.

Motochika, on the other hand, is... actually not that attentive as he looks to the camera with a slight frown. Tilting his head, he almost yawns--]

Alright, I'm gonna say my piece once and once alone. Somebody went and thought it'd be a bright idea to abduct the Little Demon of Shikoku. I'll go ahead and applaud ya for gettin' this far, but there's hell t'pay for it! Bring me back home before I get real angry! Tch. I'm pretty pissed as is.

How 'bout you, Minato? 'cept yer not allowed to use the word I just used. [and he spares the time to glance down at Minato

The child's insta-reaction is to nod! But then he pauses mid nod and thinks about it for a moment. Angry...? No, he's not really angry. So have a quiet shake of his head instead. :O]

You're not helping me at all, kiddo. [sigh. he's cracking his neck once before wrapping an arm around Minato to keep a hold on him before changing the angle of the SFC.] By the way, I found 'im by the mutated coral- ... which you should probably get looked at before it turns into a problem, y'know.

Anyway. Let me know if he's yours? I mean, I won't give him up to anyone - what kind of ass treats a child so lightly like that? But if ya can help me find his guardians, I'd appreciate it. 'til then, he's in the custody of Chosokabe Motochika and I'll keep 'im safe 'til his folks claim him. [Resting his chin on top of Minato's head-] Is that cool with you, Minato?

[Oh. There's a chin on his head. guess that means he has to talk. It's quiet, but hey, the kid has a voice!]

...Kay.

Hah! [His arm retracts as he ruffles Minato's hair with a big grin. Then he nods at the SFC.] There! Ya heard it yerself. I've got dibs until one of ya proves yerself to me, alright? Or you can just hand over the map to the exit and we'll be on our way and I'll find his home myself. Up to you!

[ooc: Motochika & Minato have both been aged down to 17 and 6, respectively!

teeniki &

hideallnoise might be used to do some tagging, too. You'll get separate threads with them but Motochika might choose to intervene to be over-protective. (Also chances of Motochika letting go of Minato are slim. Like. So slim they're non-existent. Be careful, he's not against biting.)]

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[ Wow this reminds him of how ridiculous Okita used to be around kids.

And that name. Another one. ]

... You're adopting him. Until someone beats you in battle. [ so deadpan -- wait that kid looks familiar. . . no way. ]

Actually, I'd rather not have to throw any punches. Probably wouldn't be very good to teach 'im that so early. Maybe if he were a year or three older...

But yeah. He's mine 'til further notice. [a quirk of his brow] Problem?

[ he is so astonished right now, it takes him a second to reply. ]

... Do not forget to feed him.

I'm actually lookin' for cash to get 'im that food....

[he's at least that responsible]

Think they'll take labor in exchange for meals here?

... Most likely. I do not see why not.

Well then that's a relief. We'll at least have food until we bust outta here.

Do ya know how far Shikoku is from here?

No. You were not kidnapped. Not exactly.

.... then I'd appreciate it if you could tell me exactly.

I would if it were possible. Nobody here can answer that.

... so what, we're all in the same disoriented boat?

Yes.

[ Pause. ]

I would like to go home as well.

... yeah?

What's yer home like?

[ Faint smile. ]

It is not Shikoku, but my home is in Japan as well.

Huh! Somewhere on the mainland, I take it?

Near Kyoto, to be specific.

Ya don't say.... [he doesn't know his mainland geography very well yet, though. that's not studied until later but-]

Is it nice there?

Yes. Home is always nice. Isn't Shikoku a nice place?

'course it is!

Best ever if you ask me. But I might be a little biased.

Needs some fixin' up right now but give me a year or two and it'll be just how it's supposed to be.

Keep that spirit. And do not waver from it.

That was never in the agenda, pal.

. . . Pal?

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[Yo.

...Familiar?

How about when he peers closer curiously, though he doesn't seem to notice that he is looking closer.

HI. HAVE A CURIOUS MININATO FACE IN THE SCREEN.]

[ WHY DID IT ZOOM IN OH MY GOD STILL NO COMPREHENDO WITH TECHNOLOGY-- ]

Your face seems to have been enlarged.

[?????

He pulls back, patting at his cheeks with his hands.]

...? Really?

Yes.

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