un: forgery; (posted 5-10).

[misclassed]

This is Muramasa.

Just before we left last month, I was given leave to keep a smithy on the premises of the base in Kyoto. It's functional now, so the lot of you using blades from our employer need to come have a proper edge put on them. Don't dawdle: you're embarrassing me, walking around like that as it is with those things. Same goes for those of you with personal blades that need upkeep.

[ now, time for the announcement of the grand opening of peepaw's sword emporium. Sort of. ]

Now, if you just want a proper blade of your own for our work here, and I've got a finished one on hand, you can have it if you pay me back for those materials. (Don't do anything stupid with it — they're swords, not toys.) Or, if katana ain't your style and you want something special, or you'd like a matching set, I can do that too. I'll have to test ya so I can see what suits you, plus I'll be charging you for materials and time away from my own work, but it's a properly forged sword made by a master, and you can't beat that price these days.

[ nobody would be so shifty as to start selling those swords on an underground, black market, right? definitely not. ]

And before I forget—Kuzunoha, Laios. You two come see me at the smithy when you're free, regarding the work we talked about before.

[ He already talked to you boys about blades, so you're exempt from this decree about payment... but only once.

And lastly, but most importantly: ]

... Tsurumaru-dono, please feel free to come visit as well. I'd like to see how you're holding up, now that there's a proper forge to work in.

Comments

@ soba

[gorb]

A master, is it?

[misclassed]

Yep. You looking for proof or something?

@MONSTER

[copy]

for those not already familiar with muramasa-san's amazing work (it's in museums!), i can vouch for the incredible quality and i'm happy to provide a demonstration of his work in use.

you won't get a sharper blade anywhere else! ദ്ദി ( ᵔ ᗜ ᵔ )

[ Totally not biased endorsement, go. ]

[misclassed]

[ oh my god yuta thats embarrassing. stop.

i mean, don't stop if it helps him get work, but also. stop.

and more importantly: ]

What the hell is that swirly thing?

[copy]

[ NEVER. He exists to be a hypeman to everyone he cares about, sorry not sorry. ]

you mean next to the little face? it's a thumbs up!
ദ്ദി = 👍
see?

[gorb]

Just curious as to your credentials.

[misclassed]

My name oughta be enough, but if you need to see an example...

[ hmm. ]

There's a kid here, Okkotsu, who's got one of my blades already. Ask him to show you and see if the edge suits your tastes.

[gorb]

I know Okkotsu.

( Got his ass kicked by him. )

Already close with a swordsmith? He's moving up.

[misclassed]

Ah, so it is...




Why?

[copy]

well... for the same reason anyone uses emoticons i guess??
it's cute and it helps to convey tone through text when that isn't always obvious.
in this case, it's approval and i'm cheering you on! ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )ᕗ

[misclassed]

[ there's a long pause.

Muramasa's not a polite person at first glance by any measure, nor is he necessarily... friendly, unless you are immune to blunt criticism. ]

So it's to make up for a lack of confidence in what you're saying?

[ harsh... ]

Hm. You can just come and talk in person, Okkotsu.

[copy]

no, that's not quite it. (ᵕ—ᴗ—)

[ Peepaw's not getting it!!! Although okay, maybe that is a little bit of a call-out to someone who's been previously crippled with the self-doubt that comes from years of severe anxiety and depression, but still... ]

and i'm talking to anyone who might read your post here.
things like personal reviews can really help a business, you know!
especially since all the outsiders come from such different worlds and times, your name alone might not be enough to convince them.

[misclassed]

He's been helping me out some.

But I ain't holding back my work if it means I can get the rest of you sorry lot equipped with something sharper than what our employers are doling out. It's a stain on my name, otherwise.

[ or rather, his pride, really. his reputation isn't great, and he knows it, but it's more important that he do work now that he can look at with satisfaction than worry about who his blades have cut down in the past. ]

[gorb]

Mm.

The katana they gave me wasn't the quality I'm used to, so I haven't been taking it with me. The fact that they don't outfit people with the proper quality in the first place always surprises me.

[misclassed]

A consequence of blowing the budget on summoning dead men, giant monsters, and gods, most likely.

You want me to just hone the edge for you, or melt it down entirely?

[ You're a customer now, sir. No questions asked, he'll make sure you get something with a perfect edge by the end. ]

[gorb]

I've no real attachment to it. Maybe I should see how you do.

@vessel

[eyescar]

can you test me?

[copy]

i can assure you he is THE muramasa and he will not disappoint, geto-san.

[ Even if famous swordsmith peepaw just looks like some ruffian teenager instead...

Also the urge to be nosy and ask why the interest when Geto doesn't normally use blades is So Strong, but he will not jeopardize any potential business for Muramasa. Just gonna silently side-eye from his corner instead. ]

[gorb]

( It pays to be adaptable, and who knows when LILITH might start messing with their techniques? Doesn't Gojo teach them anything? ￣へ￣ )

A ringing endorsement!

( But oh, it's so hard to be obnoxiously and dramatically sarcastic over the network. )

Will you help me test its edge, Okkotsu-san?

[copy]

[ Geto doesn't need it?? He's a master at hand-to-hand and also a staff would make more sense? Can't blame Yuta for thinking a sus person is being sus!!

But you know what? ]

sure, if you'd like me to.

[ What's a little testing of blades between former mortal enemies? :) ]

[gorb]

( He wants to hold a sharp edge to his bff's throat, don't kink shame him. )

All right.

Once this elite master has made it better.

[misclassed]

It's not a business. I've got another channel for that if I'm looking to make coin, where I charge my usual price for the custom. This is simply a matter of ensuring the rest of you have steel you can trust on hand when we get to work.

... But, if you're going to be going around peacocking on my behalf, I suppose I should finish the other half of your matching set, first thing's first.

@Destiny

[intertwinedfates]

finally, someone capable of making these things into proper weapons!

I don't imagine human workmanship can hold a candle to a divine weapon, but any improvement's worthwhile in this fight

@Bootyyyshaker9000

[soft_shelled]

How would you feel about possible consistent work? It'd be for matching katanas.

[He's thinking ahead, in case Leo loses or breaks his weapons!]

[misclassed]

[ oh its the guy trying to rizz up the boat girl... ]

If you're planning on giving a set out to every girl you meet, I'll have to charge you extra, hah.

[ IS JOKE... mostly. if donnie really did want to rizz up a girl with a sword or two, he'd be behind that 100%. ]

But if I wasn't willing to do the work, I wouldn't be talking to the lot of you; I can do matching pairs, easy. Material would be the only issue if you want identical blades every time.