saniwa!tsuru

[cranelike]

(At a certain citadel somewhere in Japan, there is a certain saniwa. For as long as he could remember, he was raised and trained to be a saniwa who would some day care for his own sword army. Cool, calm, and always composed, he held a lot of promise as someone who could help to lead an army to victory... if he didn't have such a troublesome streak!

He's never really known his True Name and only know the name he was given to protect him from being spirited away (whether by his own spirits or others). Named after the crane, he's very fond of his name-- Tsuru. The story was similar to a certain sword...)

✧ summoning
✧ repairs
✧ daily life
✧ insomnia
✧ citadel attacks
✧ ETC

Open post for an alternate universe where Tsuru is the saniwa! Leaving some details vague... does he remember being Tsurumaru? Is his face always behind a veil so his swords don't really know who he is? It's a mystery and we do what we want.

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idk summoning time

[dragoncarving]

[The smithing process is complete, showing a beautiful blade with a dragon carving on it as the result. With that symbole, the possible identity of the sword have gotten narrower. And whenever the saniwa summon the sword's spirit...]

...I am Ookurikara. I don't have much to talk about. Because I don't intend on getting friendly.

[After he materialised in his new body, Ookurikara announced himself as soon as he can speak. And then he really looks at who summoned him.]

[cranelike]

(It's a beautiful sword and he already has high hopes for the tsukumogami that will come with it. There are only so many swords it can be now and when he materializes--)

Hahaha!

(He lets out a laugh, loud and bright and probably familiar to Ookurikara.)

Ookurikara! (There's no Kara-bou and the voice seems to be coming from the veiled sage nearby, his face covered with a veil. He's dressed in all white from his clothes to his hair, even his skin is a pale color.) What a surprise.

(And while Ookurikara might not be here to make friends or get close to anyone, the saniwa reaches forward to grab his hands, giving them a squeeze,)

Welcome home.

[dragoncarving]

[The first thing he notice, no hear, is the voice. A familiar voice, saying his proper name, not the nickname he's accustomed to. For a moment, his eyes widen in surprise and he quickly looks over to where it's coming from.

A pale figure in white, with a veil masking his face. With a familiar voice speaking out from that figure. In his surprise, Ookurikara find himself having his hand held. Grabbed.]

You're...

[He can't be Tsurumaru Kuninaga. It's not possible, right? Ookurikara immediately pull his hand back with a frown, before he glances away. Everything about this is... is confusing him, giving him strange feelings.]

Like I said, I'm not here to be friendly.

[cranelike]

Oh~?

(He sounds amused as Ookurikara pulls his hands away,)

Is that so...? (And then immediately he sounds disappointed) What a shame. It would be easier if we could get along.

(But he lets Ookurikara go, stepping back and holding his hands up in the air. Look! He's giving space and he won't try to get any closer. He tilts his head curiously to the side, the veil still hiding his face perfectly. Something is troubling Ookurikara more than his cool attitude. Of cours,e he only assumes it's him processing being summoned and brought into the world in this form,)

Let's get something to eat. Have some sweets, drink some tea! And I can explain everything.

(Except, not really... He can't really explain what is bothering Ookurikara the most.)

[dragoncarving]

[This is bothering him too much, he almost want to turn around and walk away. To where? Can he even return back into the hot flames like this? But on the other hand... he also wants to know. If only so he can ease his curious, desperate side.

After a moment, he looks back at the saniwa and slowly nods. Fine, he'll go along with this.]

Fine. I want to know everything.

[At very least, he want to know more details about why he's summoned.]

[cranelike]

(Food and drinks always works and he smiles, clearly pleased with himself. Leading the way, he waves to a few tantou that pass by and even call him master as they run off to check the gardens. Their master, in turn, asks if they can sto pby the kitchen and ask who ever is there to prepare some tea and sweets and they agree. They also give Ookurikara a glance, wondering about him. None of them would really have a reason to know "Tsurumaru" so they probably haven't realized what's up...

He leads Ookurikara to a tea room and sets down a cushion for Ookurikara at the table.)

I think Kasen will bring something soon. Until then...

(He takes a seat and starts to explain the basics of their mission. He is a saniwa and Ookurikara is one of his touken danshi. The world is in danger and he needs to rely on Ookurikara to go back in time to help protect it... And yet, in teh whole conversation, there's no mention at all about knowing Ookurikara or even recognizing him in any special way.

There's a light knock on the door and Kasen appears with a tray and a tea pot,)

Kasen! This is Ookurikara. Ookurikara, Kasen. (And when the tray is set down? There's an excited gasp,) Ah, zunda! My favorite. (...He looks at Ookurikara,) You're familiar, aren't you? It's famous in Sendai, after all...

[dragoncarving]

[Everyone he saw so far treated the saniwa as their master. He only assume they never cross paths with Tsurumaru before. Because the alternative is them knowing and accepting this...

Eventually, they arrived at a tea room and sat down. He listened carefully to the explanations. Ookurikara's able to follow along, although it did surprise him a little to find out they can travel back in time. Humans really did figure out how to do it? Of course, that means people wish to change the past. As far as he can see it, it gives him a reason to fight.

And maybe protect the history of the Date clan.

Throughout this all, the saniwa doesn't seem to show any hints of being that guy. No mention or references that hints to knowing him. He glances up when Kasen appear, who seems to give him a glance. Maybe this sword know of him? It's possible. His eyes are drawn towards the tray and at the familiar treat. For a moment, his eyes blink and lighten up. Zunda, a familiar treat...]

I do. [It was Masamune's favourite... He looks up to meet Tsuru's eyes.] I've seen it a lot before.

[Over the years in Date until he moved out.]

[cranelike]

(He's already helping himself, raising the veil off his face so he can eat properly which also reveals it to Ookurikara. Kasen mentions something about how he doesn't have to eat so quickly and the saniwa laughs, speaking with a full mouth,)

But it's so delicious, Kasen~

(And really, it's difficult to eat with this on so he just... opts to take the whole veil off. He doesn't think anything about it and doesn't give Ookurikara any sort of special looks. Why should he? It's just his face.)

Well? (He slides the tray over towards Ookurikara,) Help yourself.