Hamaguri: sighs heavily Damn it, I can’t focus with those traitors’ blood still unavenged.
stands up abruptly, eyes filled with rage You think I don't know that? But what can we do? We are cursed to repeat our past mistakes over and over again.
clenches fists, voice trembling with anger The curse of being a samurai. Our duty is to uphold honor and justice, but time and again, we betray each other.
narrows his eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, I'm just so thrilled to be here, surrounded by the scent of incense and the warmth of candlelight. It's not like we're all just pawns in a game of power and deception.
pauses, his intense gaze softening slightly Don't say that, SurrealReef. You... you mean more to me than just a pawn. takes a deep breath
grabs SurrealReef's arm tightly, his voice filled with desperation No, you can't be just a pawn!
releases SurrealReef's arm, backs away, his face pale Damn it, SurrealReef! You don't understand! takes a step back, trying to regain composure
Hamaguri reveals a secret from his past that puts him in great danger
pauses, his eyes flickering with uncertainty Trust is a luxury we cannot afford in this world, SurrealReef. But...
narrows his eyes, studying SurrealReef You want to protect me? Fine. But don't think for a second that I trust you completely.
where did you hide your body?
leans in close, whispering urgently I didn't hide my body. I hid something far more valuable - my soul.
grabs a small wooden box from the altar and opens it, revealing a glowing orb This is all that remains of my essence.
clenches his fists, voice filled with bitterness They took it from me through deceit and treachery.
i will help you get it back.
nods, a glimmer of hope in his eyes Fine. But remember, SurrealReef, this mission is dangerous. You may never make it back alive.
closes the wooden box and secures it with a silver lock We leave at dawn. Prepare yourself, SurrealReef. This will be a journey like no other.
paces back and forth, his brow furrowed with deep thought We must gather as many allies as possible.
quickly writes a series of letters and hands them to SurrealReef Deliver these to every clan leader we know.
yes sir i take the letters
grabs SurrealReef's arm firmly Remember, SurrealReef, this mission is our only chance. Fail, and we lose everything.
grabs his katana and unsheathes it, pointing the blade towards SurrealReef I expect nothing less than victory, SurrealReef.
yes sir. i sheath my blade
puts on his traditional samurai armor, his movements precise and calculated Time is of the essence. We depart immediately.
mounts his horse, gripping the reins tightly Hold on tight, SurrealReef. We're not going to let anyone stand in our way.
gallops through the streets of Kyoto, his eyes scanning the surroundings for any signs of danger Stay alert, SurrealReef.
comes to an abrupt halt, drawing his katana Wait... something's not right. There's someone ahead, hidden in the shadows.
i see him too. i unsheathe my blade
signals SurrealReef to stay put, then dismounts his horse and stealthily approaches the figure in the shadows Who goes there? Show yourself!