Out of the Shadows

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Out of the Shadows was a virtual representation of one of Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke's genetic memories, relived through the Animus EGO.

Dialogue

• Tomiko: Ah, you've returned.
• Tomiko: Both of you.
• Naoe: It's strange. To feel this way. Done.
• Tomiko: You're not dead. Your work is done, but you are very much still here. Celebrate. Breathe. Rest. There will be time for more work later.
• Yasuke: But what is my work? Protecting daimyo? Fighting battles that are not my own?
• Tomiko: It is the work of living. Building a life and harvesting the fruit. There will always be people in need. You are one of them now. Take care of yourself.
• Yasuke: Thank you. It is good advice.
• Naoe: I hope you'll take it too.
• Tomiko: Ha. Point taken. You and Yasuke should take a moment to speak with the others. They will be pleased to see you back healthy and whole.
• Naoe: What do you think? Do you want to talk to the others, or should I?
• Yasuke: You go ahead. I will speak with them later.
• Junjiro: Are you back for good this time, aneue (big sister)? No more danger?
• Naoe: Well every light casts a shadow. But for the moment, I'm here to stay.
• Junjiro: Yatta! There's so much I can show you. I've gotten even better at painting, especially detail. I practiced a lot on Auntie Tomiko.
• Naoe: And how did that go?
• Junjiro: She asked me, "Why do you make my face look so old, Junjiro?" And I said, "Because I've gotten better at painting." And then... she hit me with a broom. But if you're home now, that means I can practice on you.
• Naoe: Mmm... Yatta.
• Junjiro: Hmm. What else can we do...
• Ibuki: There's a lightness about you now, Yasuke. Like you have finally shed a heavy burden.
• Yasuke: You could say that. But it would not have been possible without you by my side, Ibuki. Both in battle and out.
• Ibuki: It suits you, this look of tranquility. I hope you will wear it for a long time. Unlike those clothes.
• Yasuke: Mm.
• Ibuki: Tell Yasuke I'm waiting here, would you? I'll stay until I have a chance to speak with him.
• Yagyu Munetoshi: You dealt with them, Yasuke? The men you were after?
• Yasuke: I did. It is a strange thing to celebrate death. But in ending these lives, thousands more will thrive. A sword that serves life through death.
• Yagyu Munetoshi: Our friends and allies learn quickly. They are the new shoots and branches of our sword school. Resplendent once more.
• Yasuke: Nobutsuna sensei would be proud of you. You son would be proud of you.
• Yagyu Munetoshi: I have known great grief in this life. Here with your league, I have also found great purpose. Sorrow will perhaps forever shadow my heart. But I no longer bear it alone, and that itself is a kind of brightness.
• Katsuhime: We've done it! After everything. I can't believe it.
• Naoe: I wonder what "timeless wisdom" Shotei would give us now.
• Katsuhime: My father? Nah, let's just do as he would. Go straight to the rice wine.
• Naoe: [chuckles] I'll drink to that.
• Yaya: Welcome home. Though it is a strange path that has led us here.
• Naoe: You and I, you mean?
• Yaya: And the rest of our allies. We have accomplished much. All for the greater good, I hope.
• Naoe: I've seen much evil in this world, Yaya. And I know our sctions have brought good to its people.
• Yaya: But still. Every choice has an echo. Whether we hear it or not.
• Naoe: Then we must choose carefully. And forgive quickly.
• Yaya: Ah. You've been listening.
• Heiji: I congratulate you, Naoe.
• Naoe: Thank you, Heiji. Whether debt you owed Tomiko, you have reaped in full.
• Heiji: I am even more in debt than before. I improved everyone's weapons, but your friendship mended more in me.
• Naoe: I noticed a glint in your eye. You're working on something, aren't you?
• Heiji: I have a new idea. Something to sustain life instead of take it.
• Naoe: That would be an impressive sword.
• Heiji: Not a sword. A cooking knife. The best Sakai has ever seen.
• Naoe: Hong! I hope it's time to eat.
• Hong: Yes. I wanted to share new food, thanks to your help.
• Naoe: Not enough natto for you?
• Hong: [grunts] New ingredients bring new ideas. Later, you will taste. I cannot stay long. Niwa's appetite makes me wealthy.
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