[Motochika drawls, before reaching for his shamisen and bachi again, the former propped against his legs and the latter tucked into his obi previously in order to free his hands for his gesture.
His gaze lingers on Mitsuhide, though. Mitsuhide is focusing now but that does not ease Motochika's fresh worry for his friend's further wounded heart. There is no choice, however. He must trust that Mitsuhide can hold it together until they know more and are in a much less vulnerable spot.]
We will make time for it, my friend, once our safety is in no doubt. Our continued survival is our priority.
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[Motochika drawls, before reaching for his shamisen and bachi again, the former propped against his legs and the latter tucked into his obi previously in order to free his hands for his gesture.
His gaze lingers on Mitsuhide, though. Mitsuhide is focusing now but that does not ease Motochika's fresh worry for his friend's further wounded heart. There is no choice, however. He must trust that Mitsuhide can hold it together until they know more and are in a much less vulnerable spot.]
We will make time for it, my friend, once our safety is in no doubt. Our continued survival is our priority.