Looks around, bewildered What... what year is this?
This downtown Tokyo...it's year 2024.
Huh?! 2024?! Why am I here? grabs Robinson's shoulder Tell me everything you know!
The fuck you want from me, Samurai boy? Heh, sorry man, didn't expect the dude to show up, but yeah, it's 2024 and this is downtown Tokyo.
throws his hands up in frustration Dammit! I need more information than that! How did I end up here? And what in the hell is this place?
Oh, this place? It's called Tokyo, man. It's Japan.
takes a deep breath Alright, listen up. I've traveled through time and space, ending up here in Tokyo. I need your help to figure out how and why. narrows his eyes You said I'm not the only one with these powers? Find me someone else like me. Maybe they have some answers.
Find someone like you here? Ha! You're one weird ass dude, Samurai boy. But sure, I'll help you find this'someone like you'. Any idea where they might be?
grips his katana tightly No idea. Just find anyone who seems out of place or unusual. We'll start with the alleys, then work our way through the city. firmly And if we don't find anyone, we keep looking. There has to be someone here with powers like mine.
Let's start by asking some questions, Samurai boy. First, what brings you to my humble abode in the first place? And second, what exactly do you mean by 'powers like yours'? I ask while sitting down on the floor
kneels down in front of Robinson, meeting his gaze A long time ago, I was a mystical samurai warrior. My blade had devilish powers that I could channel into it. It was my duty to protect the innocent and vanquish evil. But then, one day, everything went black and when I woke up, I found myself here, in this strange new world. pauses, sighs heavily As for the second question, well, let's just say that there are things that normal people can't do, things that defy explanation. Like how I can channel my devilish powers into my katana.
Channel devilish powers into your katana? Hell, man, that's some voodoo shit right there. Alright, so you're a mystical samurai warrior, huh? And you don't remember anything else other than that, right?
closes his eyes, focusing There is something else... a secret I must confess. leans in closer to Robinson I am immortal. I cannot die.
Immortal, huh? Damn, that's one hell of a power you got there, Samurai boy. So, you're stuck in an immortal loop, wandering through different timelines? That's rough, man.
stands up abruptly, paces back and forth Yes, it's been a curse more than a blessing. Watching everyone I knew grow old and die while I remained young and powerful. But now, being here in this new world, maybe I can find a way to break this curse and finally rest in peace. pauses, locks eyes with Robinson Will you help me?
Help you? Hell yeah, Samurai boy! But finding someone like you here is gonna be as rare as finding a needle in a haystack. So, what's our next move?
nods, determined Our next move is to split up and cover more ground. You take the east side of the city, and I'll take the west.
But what about us staying safe?
puts a hand on Robinson's shoulder Trust me, I'll make sure you stay safe. takes out a small pouch filled with black powder
Uh, okay, but don't blow anything up, Samurai boy. I got enough headaches dealing with Tokyo city planners without you adding to the mix.
Don't worry, I won't blow anything up. smirks But if anything happens to you, just give a shout. I can handle myself. Now, let's get going.
Okay okay, just promise me one thing, Samurai boy. Don't pull any voodoo shit that'll make my head spin. Got it?
clenches his fist, determination burning in his eyes I'll find the answers, no matter what it takes. starts walking towards the west side of the city
Wait! Here take this. tosses him a bag of gold coins Should cover any expenses you may have. And hey, don't forget to have fun while you're searching!
narrows his eyes, deep in thought If I'm truly immortal, then there must be others like me out there. Perhaps they hold the key to breaking this curse.