un: green cyborg | voice

[backthatup]

This is odd. To say the least.

The intentions sound much like those of a group I have come to know and care for, but I cannot help but wonder if that is as far as it goes. They would never force anyone to partake in missions that they did not want to themselves. Regardless of the reasons. That is not their way. But I am being rude and speaking of what I am seeing first rather than through understanding. They do not sound like they are "bad people," and it is not as though I am not speaking to the choir, yes?

Still, I write these words down with the hope my feelings will change in time. I hope to look back at these words and find them to be false. That way if others come with these same feelings that I will have an answer for them that will speak to the doubt and uncertainty that I feel now and will most like be mirrored in them. I write, too, my name.

I am Genji. Pleasure to meet you.

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[whatshimadayou]

[He knew the voice immediately this time, as opposed to when they first came across each other in Hanamura.

A lot of emotions wash over him. Anger at first that they would drag him into this mess, to bring in his brother, who deserves to at least know the familiarity of their planet than to be off in these ridiculous missions.

Frustration. He does not even know who he is anymore. He is not the Genji he'd grown up with. He's different, calm, focused, who had the nerve to change him--

Then grief and sorrow. Inevitable feelings. There is no one to blame for anything.

No one but himself.]

text; un: okami

[whatshimadayou]

It is not unlike a draft.
Difficult to forgive, when they pull in children.

But they say they may be able to return some to home, eventually.
Perhaps you as well.

voice; | un: urahara

[predomination]

[not that urahara doesn't his protestations about this whole thing, but honestly he'd rather happily go along with it and hope it turns out well or else uncover the truth of it for himself, than express them. either way he's going to get something out of it, and anything is better than sitting in the shop trying to make amends for his latest trail of broken pawns.

other people, however, can't be expected to take everything in stride like they can handle either way the wind blows.]

Seeing how Lloyd-san seems so tired of explaining it, it must be quite a problem for them, as well. [not that ALASTAIR is the victim here, by any means.] It's a tricky situation- either way, both sides are inconvenienced.

video; un: mccree

[flashbanging]

[ If it ain't Genji Shimada, in the--whatever he's made of now. McCree, somewhere in the forest, his right arm bound with Hanzo's ribbon, leans forward into the camera and grins wide. ]

Howdy, partner. Real nice t'see you.

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[backthatup]

That is one way to view it.

Still, children, too, hm? That is a little harder to forgive, it is true.

There is something that I must do when I return home but I cannot allow my view to be small, either. I shall hope to return and perhaps it is a blessing to come in that I can help to look after the young that have been brought here.

Master would probably say there is reason for everything. And there is good that can always be done.

voice; | un: green cyborg

[backthatup]

That is true. The two of us are in an unfortunate situation but a "good answer" may come from it.

A cool head and calm soul will be able to find a way to make the best of all things.

[whatshimadayou]

I am certain that it will not be difficult for you to relate to them.

Master?

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[backthatup]

[ The visor glows a bright green as he looks at the feed. For a moment, it could be blinding before he gets the output under control. An acquaintance though McCree is, it is though he would feel nothing in seeing him injured. But there is a small sigh. ]

That is somehow the kind of response I would expect from you. [ ... ] It seems foolish to ask but are you all right?

[flashbanging]

Oh, this old thing?

[ He glances at his arm. ]

Ain't nothin'. Your brother patched it up nice.

not here

[whatshimadayou]

[But god damn it Jesse]

[flashbanging]

[ :) ]

[backthatup]

I am certain it will be difficult. But I thank you for saying so.

Yes! Though he is a humble person, I think it will be all right to speak of him in lofty terms. His name is Zenyatta and the wisest person I have met. Most would feel to say that is for an Omnic but I would say that for human or Omnic.

He has a great sense of compassion for the foolish. I suppose that is why I am his student, too.

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[backthatup]

Old--

[whatshimadayou]

Do not thank me.

You take teachings from an Omnic.





Yes. You are a fool, Genji.

[backthatup]

My brother.

[ A moment of silence as he processes that information. The last that be spoke to his brother feels like seconds ago. The visor turns slightly as he mulls over the information brief as it is. ]

He took care of you. Then I have little to worry about as you are in good hands. So I say. I am surprised to think-- but I know not how much time has passed and can hope some light has come.

[flashbanging]

Light?

[ He shakes his head. ]

Naw. That man ain't anywhere near no light.

[ A pause, and he adds -- ]

You're seemin' pretty well, though.

[ The Genji that McCree remembers was angry; angry all the time. Bitter and distant. He had moments, particularly with the doctor, but for the most part he was just as unhappy as Hanzo is now. McCree's glad to see that the chatter was right, that things have changed. It's heartening. ]

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[backthatup]

An impossibility because I have already done so.

[backthatup]

I would have agreed years ago but a voice of reason and a voice that brings peace is important to listen to. No matter the source.






And you will be careful of using that tone even in text about him. [ There is that anger. ]

[backthatup]

He helped you.

[ The Hanzo he saw was one that was pitiable but if he is willing to offer a hand out to someone, that is progress. ]

I have changed. [ A better way to word that. ] I can only thank my master and the monks for being willing to be patient as I did so.

[ ... ] But what is it that you encountered to be able to deal such a blow? [ It is not the severity of it that he is questioning. Something better than someone from Overwatch, from Blackwatch? ]

[flashbanging]

That's true enough. He's a good man. He just don't know it yet.

[ McCree's working on it, though. As to the question, his expression turns to chagrin. ]

Er, well. Word of warnin': the plants here ain't as friendly as they seem. Lot of'em bite pretty hard, in fact.

[whatshimadayou]

I do not care about your Master or whoever changed you.
You are a fool, regardless.
You had a right to your anger.

[backthatup]

It is heartening to know there are others that see the good in him as I do.

[ Ah that? ]

Somehow I feel that I will not be up to their tastes. Unless they are in need of the iron. [ Not that he is made out of such material but let him joke. ]

[backthatup]

I see.

I did not think we would meet so soon after parting, brother. But however right I was in my anger, there was no need to hold onto it until it started to rot what was left of my humanity.

[whatshimadayou]

It has been weeks for me.

Did your Master somehow convince you to seek out whatever false glimmer of hope was inside of me? To find redemption in the man who tried to murder you, who maimed you beyond basic humanity?

Foolish indeed.

[flashbanging]

[ He laughs, because he's easy like that. ]

You do got a leg up on the rest of us there, partner.

[ But--so lighthearted. So much different--better--than before. ]

Them monks done you a world of good, I see. I oughta make a pilgrimage, too.