Uesugi Kenshin

[ here, have the war god, sitting in his living room with a familiar red bowl of sake. On the table sits Shingen fluff. It's moved off the fireplace mantle after Moses the cat got curious and attempted to steal the fluff. ]

The population seems to have doubled over night, yet the world in which we now live seems never to be overcrowded. Such an interesting ebb and flow of residents and the bubble. A curious place it is, beyond comprehension and description, a place which undoubtedly holds many secrets.

[ he pauses for a sip of sake out of his dinnerplate-sized sake cup ]

I do wonder if within the influx arrived Kasuga, Keiji, or perhaps the Tiger of Kai. [ a small smirk accompanies the mention of his rival, the lord of Kai ] To the new arrivals, I am Uesugi Kenshin of Echigo.

[ here, have a Kenshin, serious, emotionless, and cold. Beside him is a bubble running through his rivalry with Takeda Shingen (something like this) and Moses the cat is curled up miserably on his lap. He's turning the Shingen fluff over in his hands. While his rivalry is a pleasant and warming thought, something has once again chilled his heart. ]

Selphie is missing. Never did she return last night, yet I feel something is amiss. Any information on her whereabouts is greatly appreciated.

[ As a samurai lord, he's accustomed to losses, but not on his side. There are reasons he's a war god, but it doesn't mean that he doesn't feel each loss, especially one so close to him.

He draws his fingers to his lips, sending a silent prayer to Bishamonten, before the feed shuts off. ]

The sun did not rise, the world is overcast. Dragons have begun to roam the bubble. One has even taken up residence in the kitchen.

[ he turns the SFC to show a very small bipedal dinosaur in his kitchen. It's trying its best to be vicious but is beaten back when the bold Moses smacks it on the nose. He turns the SFC back to himself. ]

It is a wonder what brought them here. Dragons normally dwell in temples or water, creatures of great and unimaginable power. Yet these dragons do not look like the dragons in Japan. They are much different, possibly aggressive and vicious.

I do wonder their origins and their intentions. May Bishamonten protect us and guide the dragons back to their homes.

[ his voice is calm and collected, his demeanor somewhat serious. On his lap sits a familiar black and white fuzzy lump, purring loudly as Kenshin delicately scritches his ears. ]

The shadow bubble has merged with our own sometime overnight. With it arrived another quarter of Vatheon and a rather unusual festival with people painted strangely as if they wish to scare away oni. It is somewhat late for Setsubun, though Vatheon may need the cleansing and blessings of such a ceremony.

These people seem to pose no threat other than repeatedly offering me some unusual creation called a balloon animal.

[ ooc: Geisha appeared over a century after Kenshin's death, else they'd be badly dressed geisha XD ]

[ here, have the warlord sitting someways back, sitting on his feet in seiza position, with a black and white cat on his lap. He looks very content there and Kenshin seems to have no intention of moving him. Kenshin scritches his ears and he purrs loudly ]

I had been searching for familiar names among the roster yet instead I find friendship with this small creature. Moses is his name. He seems to have found a home on my lap, and I have no intention of moving him. Quite a lovely cat he is.

For those who have recently arrived, I am Uesugi Kenshin, lord of Echigo. A pleasure.

Valentine's is certainly an interesting festival, quite different from any I have attended in Japan. I have never danced as such before, nor sampled the wide variety of chocolate, a food I would certainly not mind eating once again.

[ and now time for some random musings. ]

On another note, this creation called a thermos is quite practical. While difficult to pronounce, its quite perfect to keep tea warm in places where a fire proves impractical. Certainly such a creation would prove useful while the troops are mobile, if such a thing were to exist back home.

[ yes, he keeps sake in his thermos :D ]

[ Here, have the warlord, peaceful in his living room again, drinking the last of the sake in the house. ]

Vatheon sees quite a bit of excitement, does it not? A siege against a common foe and a festival to bring fortune and prosperity for the upcoming year. This land is feeling more and more like home. Battles, festivals, and peace. Certainly Vatheon knows how to prevent a samurai's skills from atrophying.

Regardless, the peace is quite welcomed, though short-lived as it surely may be.

[ yeah, far too much like home. ]

Selphie-dono, Ranmaru, are you both settling in well?

[ here, have a rather calm Kenshin, this time with tea (yes, he drinks something other than sake). ]

Over the last month since my arrival, I find myself increasingly aware of how much Kasuga does for me on a regular basis. With the influx of new residents, I have yet to see a soul from Echigo. Not Kasuga or Kanetsugu, or even Keiji. Even Shingen-dono would be a welcomed sight.

However, as I cannot ascertain how much time shall pass before my beautiful blade returns to me, I now find myself in need of an assistant, perhaps a retainer even. I require one who is organized and well-kept, one who understands how to follow his heart but remains honorable, one who is peaceful but can fight on a moment's notice. Cooking skills would be most appreciated. Gender matters not to me, nor does one's past.

As money has no worth in Vatheon, I cannot offer koku in return for service but instead a place to live and companionship.

[ he takes a sip of tea. ]

To those who have just arrived, I am Uesugi Kenshin of Echigo. A pleasure.

[ ooc: to those i haven't chatted with, I'm Sam. I only play this guy, Uesugi Kenshin from Sengoku Basara (anime). My aim's Satrugha. I'm always up for plotting. I have historical information on Kenshin on his profile if your char's a history buff. ]

[ the SFC suddenly clatters on as it falls from Kenshin's pocket. Ice shoots past the camera before Kenshin lands on his feet delicately. ]

They certainly have not the strength of demons. Hardly a chance the Demon King has arrived.

[ he sheathes his sword and picks up the SFC. ]

These pirates are very susceptible to elements, particularly in large groups. Magic or the like should be equally effective.

Should anyone need assistance, please inform me. May Bishamonten protect us all.

[ he turns off the SFC ]

[ooc: action welcome :D ]

[ Kenshin appears, his living room in the background. The Shingen fluff is on the mantle. ]

If the calendar is similar here as Japan, then the new year shall be upon us soon. I wonder what the Shougatsu festivities are like here. I have yet to see signs of kadomatsu or bells to welcome in the new year and bring upon us good fortune and prosperity. I shall look for the supplies to make a small kadomatsu and place it outside my door. I do hope somewhere I may find them.

[ he brings up his hand, two fingers raised for a prayer. ] I can only hope Bishamonten can hear my prayers to protect us here and in Japan.

[ and with that, he shuts off the video ]

[ ooc: kadomatsu and shougatsu ]