>>5791944>>5791972>>5792318>>5792352>>5792692>>5792818>>5792997>>5794009>Introduce yourself, you're quite sure you've never met>Also introduce our bloodsucking sidekick, Helga von Blumenthal"Oh yes, introductions! Please, allow me to show you what I've learned since our last meeting."
King Aleister clears his throat and bows to you. Surprisingly for someone born so far from your home, you can find no fault in etiquette and barely a hint of accent as he continues in your native language.
<I am King Aleister Greymond, the late ruler of New Cauldin and its surrounding territories. Since last we spoke I had made it my mission to assist in the reunification of the Thousand Lostus Isles. I acted as diplomat, mediator, and organizer of many inter-Lotus events! Alas, though I was awarded for my efforts, I was never able to see them come to fruition in my lifetime. It truly is such a shame... but I have no doubts the Isles will come together at last. Perhaps they already have!>
He turns to Helga again, giving her a bow in the continental style instead.
"And guten Abend to you as well, Lady Helga. Angenehm. I have always had much respect for Nibelvolk, it saddens me I hadn't more time to learn your culture as well."
>inform him that he must have us confused with someone else"Confused? Forgive my saying so, but that simply cannot be! You <span class="mu-i">are</span> Tomoe, are you not? Ashina-no-Tomoe? I had spoken with your husband and son on a visit to Taifuu-shu, though I could see why you wouldn't be present then... But worry not, I have no intentions of reporting you to any, shall we call them, interested parties."
With a small chuckle Aleister takes a second look at you. Even after studying for a moment, he shakes his head.
"This may simply be my mind playing tricks on me, but you look <span class="mu-i">exactly</span> as I remember! Ronin life must still be treating you well enough, hm? If I didn't know any better, I'd say you travelled through time to be standing here now."
>You've been to my home? Could you... tell me how my family was doing then?>I haven't been back yet, but a history book published by your descendant says the Isles are still divided as of 1910. Three years ago.>Who all is buried in there with you? Have you all heard what has happened to your descendant, Arthur?>Write-in