[ That's a cute interaction, and a familiar one at that; he almost finds himself grinning at the way the parts divide up easily, the peacemaker and the hothead, even though the actors are so... extraordinary. Kids are kids, no matter what, sometimes. ]

Only a few weeks. [ His pace is brisk, but sustainable, and even though they're technically "on a mission" he still wears his haori draped across his shoulders, not interested in the safety dress code. The hem gently floats along in the wind behind him like a ghost, revealing brief peeks of the ornately embroidered lining. ]

But I'm originally from Kuwana, over in Ise Province, so if you think that counts as local... just don't ask me for directions.

[ lol. things are very different from the former imperial capital of his time. ]

You?