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parousian[ Blood smears across the screen with a dirt-smudged hand, before the Hitomi is tilted upwards at its owner. Madara stares down at the camera, with fire behind his irises that is trying to burn its way right out. Behind the layers of blood and bruises and dirt is a layer of something unhinged and wild and asking for war. There he is with fire burning behind him and his lips are as torn as the rest of his appearance. ]
My dear comrades and friends, for two months I traveled this world, in search of the gods that brought us here. I have questioned for what purpose we have been brought to this place and sought to find the meaning behind the incidents that have occurred in this land before our time. I could not understand why we have been forced to exist in this small world with a handful of the very seeds of oppression that sought to choke us in the world from which we came if we are not allowed to liberate ourselves from the chains that yoked us and made us submissive and small in size, living in the shadows out of fear of being hunted and slaughtered like the animals they thought us to be.
[ Madara's gestures are large and sweeping, flourishing the rhythm of his speech. ]
I could not comprehend why we were then wedded to the people who wanted us dead, our hearts meddled with, and our convictions thwarted to a travesty of a fool's game and tragic comedy, and traveled the lands in hopes of coming across a being who could tell me why.
[ He stops for a moment then and tries to catch his breath, reaching out to a tree for support, skeins of black tumbling down all around his face. ]
I have since come across one such being, and survived a divine struggle where my mettle and worth as a true shinobi was tested. And that is why I come before you now in this worn-down appearance. I was told of the truth of this place and the war amongst the gods from before time began. I was told that we were brought here to be reshaped and remolded in the image of the gods who took away the divine, righteous rule of the earth through murder and treachery and oppressed members of their own class in their hunger for power.
The being I spoke to spoke of a war that we are torn between -- a war that has been steadily brewing and growing even in this place of illusionary peace and dreams. We have been fooled to believe that we must live in harmony and learn some higher purpose when the truth is that we have been made clay pawns on their great chess board.
A meeting about this is necessary. We must reconvene as soon as time will allow to discuss our alternatives.
There is...
[ And he pauses once more, a frown drawing down his eyebrows. ]
... much to consider. And we have wasted too much time dreaming.
My dear comrades and friends, for two months I traveled this world, in search of the gods that brought us here. I have questioned for what purpose we have been brought to this place and sought to find the meaning behind the incidents that have occurred in this land before our time. I could not understand why we have been forced to exist in this small world with a handful of the very seeds of oppression that sought to choke us in the world from which we came if we are not allowed to liberate ourselves from the chains that yoked us and made us submissive and small in size, living in the shadows out of fear of being hunted and slaughtered like the animals they thought us to be.
[ Madara's gestures are large and sweeping, flourishing the rhythm of his speech. ]
I could not comprehend why we were then wedded to the people who wanted us dead, our hearts meddled with, and our convictions thwarted to a travesty of a fool's game and tragic comedy, and traveled the lands in hopes of coming across a being who could tell me why.
[ He stops for a moment then and tries to catch his breath, reaching out to a tree for support, skeins of black tumbling down all around his face. ]
I have since come across one such being, and survived a divine struggle where my mettle and worth as a true shinobi was tested. And that is why I come before you now in this worn-down appearance. I was told of the truth of this place and the war amongst the gods from before time began. I was told that we were brought here to be reshaped and remolded in the image of the gods who took away the divine, righteous rule of the earth through murder and treachery and oppressed members of their own class in their hunger for power.
The being I spoke to spoke of a war that we are torn between -- a war that has been steadily brewing and growing even in this place of illusionary peace and dreams. We have been fooled to believe that we must live in harmony and learn some higher purpose when the truth is that we have been made clay pawns on their great chess board.
A meeting about this is necessary. We must reconvene as soon as time will allow to discuss our alternatives.
There is...
[ And he pauses once more, a frown drawing down his eyebrows. ]
... much to consider. And we have wasted too much time dreaming.
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Date: 2009-12-21 09:20 am (UTC)[She's not surprised, exactly. His name still appeared on her contact list, after all. But it's been ages since she's heard from him - since anyone has heard from him, so far as she knows.]
Although you do look like you've seen better days.
If you need help, I'm free.
Not that I have any particular medical skill.
Come to think of it, that was sort of a pointless offer, hm?
Unless whoever you fought still needs fighting.
[Not that Yukari is itching for a fight. She's just saying.]
Speaking of which, I don't suppose you happened to catch your opponent's name, did you?
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Date: 2009-12-21 09:30 am (UTC)[ Madara is pleased to see her. It has been quite some time that he has spoken to anyone -- besides the being who he fought for an entire night. And now it is dawn, and the morning is red and glorious and Madara sees the world with different eyes. ]
My opponent only told me his story, but denied me his name. There must be some reason for his discretion; I suspect it is because the others are listening. Or perhaps he wishes to test me further.
[ He pauses now for a moment, glancing around him. Trees smolder in the distance, broken and charred. ]
I appreciate your offer to help, but I am leaving here in a moment, once I have gathered enough chakra to do so.
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Date: 2009-12-21 09:51 am (UTC)[There is some strange quality to his eyes that Yukari does not recall being there before. She thinks she approves of it. He is ragged and bloody but he looks strong. Like he's ready to take on anything.
Well, it's not unjustified. He did just fight a god, after all.]
If you were to tell me the story, I could likely identify him. But if you would rather not speak of this over the Hitomi...?
[Since Madara seems to think other are listening in.]
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Date: 2009-12-21 09:59 am (UTC)I do not think we should speak about this over this device. We should meet, but I must first tend to my injuries. Do you remember the way to my home in Kirigakure?
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Date: 2009-12-21 10:04 am (UTC)I'll meet you there, I suppose.
Be careful, Madara-dono.
And if something comes up, do call.
[Not that he would, but saying so opens up the possibility of a great "I told you so" moment.]
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Date: 2009-12-21 10:10 am (UTC)It is as I have said many times before: these beings do not desire peace.
It is unthinkable that any beings who desire peace would place me alongside those individuals who have oppressed my friends and loved ones.
It is unthinkable that any could believe that individuals such as Yukari and I would be content to sit idly by and let such oppressive forces do us harm.
Our righteousness is an aggressive righteousness.
Surely any so-called "gods" would realize this.
[ Pain is gratified to see how correct he has been.
He knew that the others who said these devices were a means to a comfortable co-existence with the enemies were simply failing to comprehend the harsh realities of the world.
The reality of the world is suffering. ]
Pain is the only path to salvation, as I have said many times before.
It frustrates me that my words are perpetually misunderstood by those who are not so enlightened as we are.
I thank you for validating that which I have long believed.
I do not know precisely what to do about this at this exact moment, but it is indeed a heavy and ponderous matter that we must assess.
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Date: 2009-12-21 10:21 am (UTC)[ Madara is convinced and ever so wary of these tools that were given to them to make them compliant and soft in this world. ]
Let us meet soon, to discuss what course of action we should take.
[ He wipes at the trail of blood that cuts down from one corner of his mouth, smearing it slightly. ]
There is much I wish to speak with you about. My travels have brought me much insight into this prison we call a world.
[ He seems to pause for a moment then, as though uncertain of his words. ]
I trust that you have been well. Or as well as you can be in this forsaken place.
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Date: 2009-12-21 10:41 am (UTC)I am not a deceitful person.
When I speak words or convey ideas --
I like to believe they reflect beliefs that I truly stand for.
Consequently, I do not believe I am vulnerable to being exposed in any unfortunate way by these devices.
Though I would rather maintain the sanctity of my private life.
And we have already witnessed the emotional lies these entities can enact upon us.
I am well.
I am with my family in Kirigakure.
I was hoping to show my child the goats that Kisame has procured.
Although, supposing the deities of this world are corrupt, they may be corrupt goats.
It is frustrating to realize we must live amid pestilence and plague.
Yes, I look forward to speaking with you soon.
I believe these devices have excellent potential in so far as our war is concerned, because through this machinery, we may ruin our enemies' placid, ignorant ways of life with a few mere words.
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Date: 2009-12-21 11:22 am (UTC)[ Madara says and there's a hint of that delighted streak which colored so many of his actions before his solitary voyage. ]
I did not say there was not potential to put good use to these devices, only that some discretion should be used at times. I would not want for open honesty to be twisted and used in some kind of divine chicanery meant to only make fools of us all again in some terrible way.
If you are in Kirigakure, I will be on my way there shortly, after I've recovered more chakra. Perhaps we should take advantage of this opportunity for a meeting.
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Date: 2009-12-22 05:36 am (UTC)The reason I am in Kirigakure is because --
I am taking a respite from work.
I received some stress recently when Naruto lost control and attempted to kill me because I expressed some sentiment about Sasuke that he did not like.
Youth these days are very temperamental.
But I defended Sasuke's right to do as he pleases with regards to Akatsuki and I will continue to do so.
I decided I needed rest.
Though I would not be opposed to arranging for a meeting with you.