[ video ]

[echigo_wargod]

[ Kenshin appears on the screen, the video is upside down until he turns it rightside up. He is dressed in full regalia, his head covered and difficult to tell who or what he is. His mark is on his cheek. ]

Quite an interesting device. The locals tell me this blue starfish is simply a means to communicate with others who bear the same mark. The locals reassure me that I have not been abducted and there was no reason for concern, yet I cannot remember how I got here. Such a strange location this is, almost as if we were living in a koi pond. I only pray Bishamonten will hear me even in this distant land.

To all those who find themselves in a similar predicament, allow me to introduce myself. I am Uesugi Kenshin of Echigo. Would anyone on this device know where I might find some sake?

Comments

[ninthserenade.livejournal.com]

I'm Demyx of uh... Everywhere? You could probably try the bars or something.

Hey, what's a Bishamonten?

[echigo-wargod.livejournal.com]

It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Demyx-dono. I shall be sure to inquire there.

Bishamonten is the god of war.

[ninthserenade.livejournal.com]

Dono? What's that?

What's with all the nasty gods? You never hear of the good ones nowadays.

[echigo-wargod.livejournal.com]

An honorific of respect.

Bishamonten is an honorable god. He is by no means nasty.

[shurikenshisune.livejournal.com]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Uesugi Kenshin of Echigo. I am Cissnei. If you need anything, feel free to ask.

[echigo-wargod.livejournal.com]

A pleasure to make your acquaintance as well, Cissnei-dono. What do you know of this land?

[shurikenshisune.livejournal.com]

I know that it is controlled by one or two powerful beings. Additionally, should you feel light-headed or dizzy, you should approach the reef and place your hand on it. For some reason, that will restore your energy.

It also seems like we have been brought here for a reason. Thus why the residents are being so helpful.

[ Video ]

[wavesoakedlegs.livejournal.com]

[Mitsuhide is a little... shocked, to say the least. He is familiar now with the idea of there being different versions of his home, but if this person speaks the truth about their identity..]

[Well. To say he is different from the Kenshin he once faced in battle is putting it mildly.]

The God of War comes to Vatheon, though not the one I am familiar with.

[A pause.]

We are honoured by your presence.

[ Video ]

[echigo-wargod.livejournal.com]

[ he offers a polite small bow in return. ]

My reputation precedes me, even here. Though what do you mean, not the one with which you are familiar? And your name, if you will?

[ Video ]

[wavesoakedlegs.livejournal.com]

[He bows his head, offering an introduction to the man before explaining.]

I am Akechi Mitsuhide.

[A moment of quiet as he thinks how best to explain this.]

This place, Vatheon, draws in people from many different worlds and times. From what I have learnt since arriving here, different versions of ones own world may exist as well.

[...]

The Uesugi Kenshin I saw at Tetorigawa was somewhat of a severe-looking man, with heavyset features. His way of speaking was rather different to yours.

[video]

[meat-gum.livejournal.com]

Uesugi...Kenshin?

[Bewildered Chie is bewildered.]

I thought he lived hundreds of years ago.

[video]

[echigo-wargod.livejournal.com]

[ you get an eyebrow raise for that. ]

I can assure you, my lady, that I am very much alive. [ and not several centuries old ]

I know of no Uesugi before me who used this name.

Re: [video]

[meat-gum.livejournal.com]

Huh...maybe I'm thinking of someone else, then.

[Chie scratches her head sheepishly.]

Sorry about that.

/t-trolls ;;b

[eatingwings.livejournal.com]

Not even the God of War can hear your prayers now.

such a creeper

[echigo-wargod.livejournal.com]

I find that difficult to believe.

its our job

[eatingwings.livejournal.com]

Your God has abandoned you. He cannot hear your prayers in this Cage for His Freakshow Menagerie.

video;

[behisstrength.livejournal.com]

[For a moment Motochika looks on in silent surprise, one hand lax where it rests upon the body of the shamisen in his lap.]

Uesugi Kenshin?

[Considering the differences to the Kenshin he once met at Tetorigawa, it takes a moment to push aside his disbelief. He knows that many impossible things occur at Vatheon; there is no reason to assume it isn't the truth. Intensely intrigued, he says:]

Welcome to Vatheon. The locals are generous, but they will keep you firmly in the dark on important matters.

You shall be parted from Echigo for some time yet.

video;

[echigo-wargod.livejournal.com]

[ Kenshin seems completely unfazed by the surprise. He doesn't recognize Motochika because this one isn't a pirate. ]

Yes, that is my name. And may I inquire yours? [ no reason not to have full introductions, right? ]

I have noticed inquiries about this place never receive a reply. Such a strange and unusual place this is.

I can only pray for Echigo's safety. [ he's quite certain his men and Kasuga will be taking good care of it, but that doesn't mean he won't pray to bishamonten as well. ]

video;

[behisstrength.livejournal.com]

[A faint smirk touches his lips]

Chōsokabe Motochika.

You will swiftly discover that Vatheon's magic stretches far beyond unusual. The same can also be said of its technology, for those of our age.

[video]

[kagayakashi.livejournal.com]

[Gracia just stares. She's never met Kenshin -- heck, he was probably doing battles way before she was born -- so she has no idea that...he looked so...effeminate. She blinks and tilts her head to the side in disbelief.]

Are you the same Uesugi Kenshin that everybody calls the God of War?

[video]

[echigo-wargod.livejournal.com]

[ he offers a soft smile. He's been getting this all day. ]

I am the War God of Echigo, yes.

[video]

[kagayakashi.livejournal.com]

[She smiles back.]

Wow, you don't look that scary!

[nippon-ga-yo.livejournal.com]

*...Oh. My. Holy. Amaterasu in a sandwich. What in the world. It was THE Wargod himself in Vatheon. Granted, he looked very ... feminine. But everyone looked different here Mitsuhide and Motochika were enough proof of that. But he should double check before jumping to conclusions.*

By Uesugi Kenshin ... you mean the Wargod sir?

[echigo-wargod.livejournal.com]

Indeed I am.

[nippon-ga-yo.livejournal.com]

... I ... I see.

*HE IS HIM.* Please allow me to introduce myself, my name is Japan. And I welcome you to Vatheon, Uesugi-san.