- - Avoiding the Issues - -

[silk_in_ebony]

[Police Force Filter]

I feel able to come back on active duty now. The wounds I bore were minor in any case, and I feel eager to make myself useful.

[/Police Force Filter]

This city is truly an odd place. I never appreciated it as much before, but upon discovering that there are people to whom you are a part of history? It is a peculiar feeling

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[crossshapedscar]

Mitsuhide-dono. Welcome back. This unworthy one had not had the chance to say so until now.

[silk_in_ebony]

Kenshin-san. I cannot believe it has been a year for me. It is good to see you again.

[crossshapedscar]

This unworthy one understands. The first time he was sent back to his world a good four months passed there while only a few days here. It is... an odd feeling to grasp on return.

Saa, it is good to see you again as well. And it is good to know that Megumi-dono is whole again. At least until you leave again.

[silk_in_ebony]

It is. Finding my feet again has taken a while, but I am adjusting far more quickly than when I first arrived.

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[bright_shield]

Of course, if you feel ready. But you should have mentioned if you were wounded, we have healers for that.

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[silk_in_ebony]

Thank you.

They were far too minor to bother the healers for, and besides, I think it reassured my wife that she could treat them.

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[bright_shield]

Ah, I see. Then that was probably for the best, then. Anyway, I'll look forward to seeing you again! I'm on a bit of a break myself, right now.

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[foxy_physician]

[Megumi moves to embrace Mitsuhide from behind, gently wrapping her arms about him and holding him close.]

Mitsuhide, anata . . .

[Her voice is soft and warm.]

History? . . . Mmm.

[She pauses, smoothing his hair with a gentle hand. She understands why it would feel peculiar to him.]

[Moving to face him, she embraces him once again, wrapping her arms about his shoulders and looking softly into his gray eyes.]

Yes, you are a part of my Japan's history. A hero.

But what is important to me is that you have shared yesterday with me in this City . . . and most important of all, you are a part of my present, and will always be a part of my future, as the man and the husband that I love so much. And that is a past, a present, and a future that is not just mine, but ours. Yesterday, today, tomorrow--ours together, in happiness and in love.

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[silk_in_ebony]

[Hero? No, he is a traitor. His reasons do not change that. Mitsuhide shakes his head a little.]

Part of his history, but...

[A short sigh, and he rests his arms around her waist. It does not even need to be said.]

A present and a future is what matters now, love.

[A brief pause.]

I am 25 now. It seems there is now a small age gap between us.

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[foxy_physician]

[She raises a hand to his face, cupping his cheek gently.]

Yes, Mitsuhide, anata . . . a present and a future together you. Always with you. ♥

[Megumi tucks her head beneath his chin for a long moment, holding him close, embracing him tightly, before his last statement makes her glance up at him once again.]

25?

[Her mouth forms a small "o" of surprise.]

You're two years older than me right now, anata!

[She lets out a small gasp, before laughing softly.]

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[silk_in_ebony]

I am indeed.

[Despite himself, he cannot help but smile a little. Her laugh is soft and musical on his ears.]

The time in this place works so oddly, doesn't it?