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[It's taken him some time to accept everything without kicking up a fuss at every turn, but being so worked up about the abrupt change in scenery/direction/PLANS was exhausting. That, and the fact that he'd met with a handful of inhabitants helped him settle. It was like finding a stray animal and giving it a name — just like that, you're attached.

So yeah, he was going to accept his duty to defend this place or whatever. He was an absolute pushover when it came to helping things in need, but there were some lingering questions... concerns, really.]

If we're supposed to be savin' this place, and the guys causing trouble're overpowered dipshits... [Not even a hello, and he's got a stick hanging out of his mouth. Not like a branch, more like a tongue depressor. The sad remains of a delicious ice pop.] Then what's the big idea about takin' away our powers? S'like this place wants the bad guys to win.

Does anyone out there actually have their weapons from home-? Starting from scratch is gonna suck, bigtime.

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[Luckily he had learned all about what viruses were here. ]

I think it might even have been more sudden than an illness. The magic you had from home is supposed to be unsuitable here.

[A Samurai... hmm. ]

Like a katana? I have made one of those for a friend here. It would be easy to make another.

[Of course it would just be a sword not as special as a demon hunting blade.]

Sounds pretty dumb to me, whatever the reason is.

[Yes, the ambiguous thing he doesn't understand is stupid by default.]

Yeah! Basically one'a those, you don't look like the type've person who'd know about katanas! [THEN WHY DID YOU BRING UP SAMURAI.] The only thing is, I uh...

I don't have anything to pay with. [Flatly said.]

It must be different. I had no special powers to lose but I imagine it must be very difficult to get used to.

[That was understandable. Who would want to lose the powers they were used to anyway?]

I did not know what a katana was until I came here, but I have learned a great deal about them since that time. And very few people actually do seem to have any kind of money. This is not a problem. I would just be happy if I could still be of some use.

I guess it's somethin' like losin' a leg.

[A really nifty leg with magical properties. Also, he's a billion percent glad someone else went to the trouble of explaining katanas to the guy. He could already imagine the guy handing him a mini-version of what was requested, or something way too heavy...]

Huh, for real? Well, I'm supposed'a be lookin' for a job...

[But he wasn't enthusiastic about that; it was part of accepting a new life here.]

So uh, cool! Name's Rin Okumura, by the way.

[Funny he should think of a mini version of a katana. Leonardo's first attempt at making one of those did come off the page about the size of a letter opener. Not much use for fighting...
He is much better with his drawing life power now though than he was at the time.]

I should be as well, but for now I have just been taking these commissions. If I am not sent back soon I suppose I should put more thought into getting a workshop of my own again.

It is nice to meet you. I am Leonardo da Vinci.

[A-aw, at least that could've been used as a can opener...]

They did say we were gonna be stuck here forever, didn't they? I don't buy it, but if you end up settin' up shop—

W-wait what?! Leonardo da Vinci? [People often shared names, but..] Ain't that a famous person? Like uh...

[Thinking hard over here. Almost straining.]

Not like a celebrity, but you know. You're not that guy, are ya?

[Or a nice decorative piece for a small mantle.]

I do not think we will be stuck here forever. Several people I have met have been able to leave and return home. I would just say we will be here for a while--...

[What? A famous person? Celebrity?
Oh well, that's flattering! Just the ego boost a confused artist needs really!]

Ah, si, I have been told I become a very famous person in the future. Mostly for a piece of art I have not painted yet. Haha, it's odd to think about that. The time differences here do make things complicated.

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