[2ND LOOK UP] - One Result

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[Philip was sitting out in front of Tendou's house. His house too, he supposed. But he didn't really consider it his. He was just staying there. He still very much looks like he hasn't been sleeping, and if he has, he's had a hard time of it. He has been eating, at least, since Tendou pretty much forced that on him. He's grateful, and says as much sometimes, but the fact that he's been banned from reading int he kitchen has been problematic since it's hard for him to break out of his research.

Slowly but surely, with the help of others, Philip has been gathering keywords. He's been narrowing his searches, weeding out what's locked from him from what isn't, figuring out what information he has. He'd taken over a room adjoining the one he slept in for the purpose of being able to map things out on the walls, but that's since spilled over into his bedroom as well. It was starting to overwhelm him, so he took the project outside, and has been sitting in the grass, reading whatever he can access, staring at his blank book. His eyes widen slightly. It seems he's finally made a breakthrough.]

Add keyword: Witches.

[He's still for a moment, then shuts his book and re-opens it, starting from the beginning. It's the only result with the final keyword added in, but it may be just what he's been looking for… With one hand, he's turning pages, and with the other he's typing notes in short-hand into a notepad application on his phone, wishing he hadn't gone outside to do this, but not having the presence of mind to get up and go inside.]

Comments

[riderpedia.insanejournal.com]

Certain types of touch screens are pressure sensitive, but most things like this use heat sensitive ones since you don't want it pressing things accidentally in your pockets. It's more practical.

If you stick with using uncovered fingers, you'll be fine.

[be_as_one.insanejournal.com]

Thank you, my friend!

I'll keep this in mind.

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[Friend? This seems to set him at ease a bit, even if he does realize that Ieyasu is probably using it in a very causal manner. Still, friends are friends.]

It's no problem. I don't mind helping out. Sharing knowledge is what I do.

[be_as_one.insanejournal.com]

I'll be happy to assist you in any endeavors you undertake, Phillip.

[riderpedia.insanejournal.com]

If you come across anything... Any information you think might be useful, please pass it to me.

I need keywords to effectively do any research.

[be_as_one.insanejournal.com]

I'll do my best to be of use to you, but I make no guarantees.

[riderpedia.insanejournal.com]

Don't have doubts. The only way you wouldn't be able to help is if you were completely unable to process information. You seem more than smart enough for that.

And if you were a soldier, then you're more help than me if some sort of fight were to break out... I'm pretty useless on that front without Shotaro.

[be_as_one.insanejournal.com]

[Ieyasu smirks and does a small, confident flex and somehow manages to make it look not arrogant.]

Have no fears about that. With these arms at your side, it'll be like you have a thousand cannons aimed at your enemy's walls.

[This man has a flair for speaking. The words alone sound silly and arrogant, but the way he carries himself doesn't seem boastful in the slightest, more factual and reassuring. It's strange. Then again, he's not exactly normal in general.]

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[He's reminded a little bit of Shotaro, though usually when Shotaro says things like that it's just to show off. It's comforting, in a way. Between Ieyasu and Rukia, they're covered offensively, and he and Question can probably handle any deduction that needs doing.]

I appreciate the help. If there's anything I can do, just let me know.

[be_as_one.insanejournal.com]

Indeed.

[And another pat on the back.]

I'm afraid this sort of technology is a bit beyond me... I expect I'll encounter it a lot, though.

[riderpedia.insanejournal.com]

[And he kind of rocks forward and then back again.]

Ah... Well, it's slightly more advanced than I'm used to, but not by much. And I have access to the technical manuals, so I can definitely help you with that.

[be_as_one.insanejournal.com]

The most advanced thing I've seen is a gun... ... or maybe Tadakatsu counts.

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I'm not a big fan of guns personally. Of course sometimes there's no other choice, but the Trigger memory is usually our last resort.

[be_as_one.insanejournal.com]

I don't like them either, but I do see them quite a lot.

... Nobunaga's forces were... are... ...[Ieyasu looks pensive for a moment as he wonders what tense he should be using.]... regardless, they had a predilection for them.

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Mm... Other than the trigger memory, we didn't see much of them. Though that wasn't really an ordinary gun.

Most people we fought had much more dangerous ways of doing things.

[be_as_one.insanejournal.com]

The same could be said for my foes and allies.

Although it's a bit difficult to put that into words. So many people beyond description.

[riderpedia.insanejournal.com]

....I know what you mean.

It's regrettable, really.

[be_as_one.insanejournal.com]

You've fought strange ones too, then.

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All I've fought is strange ones.

In a way, I suppose I can be considered partially responsible, but I've done my best to help my partner to atone for my sins.

[be_as_one.insanejournal.com]

It's inevitable that people with good intentions will cause some misfortune in their lives.

It's regrettable, but usually unavoidable.

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I don't know what my intentions were... I can't imagine I wanted anything bad to happen but...

I don't really remember anything clearly from before Shotaro took me out of there.

[be_as_one.insanejournal.com]

Everyone makes mistakes.

You learn from them and move forward.

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That's what we've always tried our best to do...

[be_as_one.insanejournal.com]

Well Phillip, this is a big island and I've barely scratched the surface. It's time for a bit more exploration.

If you need me, I'll be at your call.

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If you find any information, please send it to me.