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(She isn't looking her best. A few dragon hatchlings wander around her feet, but she can only give them a weak smile.)

My brother...isn't here any longer. (Some of his armor is beside her, cracked from the blow that had taken his life. She runs her fingers over the breaks, closing her eyes.) My classes will be postponed until next week.

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[ It's all about the impure thoughts of a bushi when it comes to falling for someone, Dany. Please convince him otherwise, it's so sad. ]

Of course. [ Unintentionally, he grins at her. ] I'll teach you how to hold a sword and fight, and you'll teach me how to practice with the babies.

(She feels her cheeks heat, which is odd. Daenerys knows her way around flirting with men, but Souji's genuine kindness catches her off-guard.)

That sounds fair. Dracarys. (The word is directed at the babies who peer up at her.) You can do it.

(The hatchlings them breathe fire over the chunks of meat she had given them, roasting them before they ate them. She beams.)

[ He has that effect with every girl he meets. Disgustingly kind. The main reason why he meets mostly the tragic ones. ]

[ Can she see his face? He's too excited for this, looking at them!

... Hold a second. ]

What does 'Dracarys' means?

It means "Dragonfire" in High Valyrian. (So she is basically telling them to "burn" their dinner. The hatchlings eat the meat enthusiastically, making small chirping sounds.)

Like this, I can teach them control.

High Valyrian...

[ His face turns pensive watching the hatchlings eat their snack. Then glances at Dany. ]

I believe I've never heard of that language before, only American and Dutch from their respective Western countries in my world. Do I need to learn it to speak to them?

Just that word. Dracarys. (She says it slower for his sake, tutting when the babies look up in response.) Not right now.

(Then she returns her attention to Souji.)

They are incredibly intelligent and they can understand you.

Dra-ca-rys [ He repeats. Well, he feels confident now. ] Can I have one of the slices?

Be careful. (She hands him two slices of meat. The hatchlings hurry towards Souji, looking more like ducklings than dragons.)

[ S-So cute! ;; ] [ He sways both slices above the hatchlings before placing them on the ground. ] Dra... Dracarys! [ With that they throw fire to their respective slices, leaping on them and devouring excitedly. He can't contain his own happiness. ] I did it!~

(She laughs and claps her hands.)

They like you. Dragons are good judges of character.

(They see the shell and what lies beneath.)

I'm glad they do!

[ He tilts his head in curiosity with a smile, fingers twined behind his back. ]

What about their names?

The purple is Hāedar and the black and red is Valonqar. (Little sister and little brother in High Valyrian.)

Hāedar-chan and Valonqar-chan.

[ There! He fixed it for them. ]

What does "chan" mean? (It sounds cute and the hatchlings wiggle upon hearing their names.)

[ He chuckles at them and looks at Dany. ] In my country, '-chan' is an honorific for babies, toddlers and children, also for younger girls.

As I call you Daenerys-san which is an honorific for young and single ladies.

I like your language. (She rises and walks to the kitchen to make them some tea.)

What honorific would I use for you?

Thank you. It is japanese, Japan is where I'm from.

[ And he follows her. ] Normally, my comrades call me Okita-san, my subordinates Okita-sensei since I'm their Captain and instructor too, and my friends and mentors Souji.

You can call me whatever you like.

What is Japan like? Japanese seems...thoughtful. I like the idea of honorifics.

(She heats a pot of water on the stove, still amazed that such a thing exists.)

I like Souji and you can call me Dany if you wish. (Viserys used to call her by that nickname; it would be nice to hear it again in a kinder voice.)

[ Many modern facilities: showers and bathtubs with running water, stoves, heaters and air conditioning... microwaves are his favorite.

Things he didn't have back home. ]

Japan is based on traditions and they are followed to the letter. I haven't been to many cities but I've seen beautiful places in Edo, Kyoto, Osaka and on the road to them.

Especially Kyoto, since it is the most traditional and the main city in Japan, where the Shogun and the Emperor live.

[ Coming near her. ] Let me help you.

[ He stops behind her and stares quizzical. ]

Dany? Just like that?

(The modern conveniences make her feel spoiled. She doesn't need servants to draw her bath or help her clean her hair. She can cook her own food too and she can have all the fruit - lemons especially - that she wants.)

What is the Emperor like? Is he a wise ruler?

(She glances at him and smiles faintly, handing him the box of tea leaves.)

There is something about you that reminds me of Viserys. He was...very kind...when we were young. Whenever he called me Dany, I felt happy and safe.

[ True to that, it takes less time to do everything with that kind of high innovations.

His expression turns somewhat skeptical. ]

Wish I know since all political matters are left to the Shogun and the lords. They rule more than the Emperor himself.

[ Which makes the scepticism on his face more somber. ] I'm on the Shogun side, Iemochi Tokugawa's side. There will be war soon at home.

[ Taking and opening the box, she mentioned a name like hers, setting his worrisome thoughts aside. ]

Viserys? Is he your family?

Against the Emperor? If he is serving no purpose, he shouldn't possess his wealth and title. It could be distributed among the Shogun instead.

(Rulers have to perform their duties too or risk being replaced.)

He was my brother. (She grips the counter, eyes distant.) He was my first friend and I loved him dearly.

I believe it has more to do about the Shogun keeping him as a figure of royalty than an actual ruler. That, and those who support the Emperor want him to fully rule and the foreigners not to "invade" us. Hunting and killing the Dutch and Americans in Japan is one thing I cannot agree with. [ Kondo and Yamanami knew it, it wasn't the real meaning behind the Sonnō Jōi philosophy. He lets out a sigh and laughs in frustration. ] Kondo-sensei would smack me for this, but the Shogun and the lords have done as many mistakes as the Choshu, Satsuma and Tosa factions.

[ He puts the leaves inside a pair of tea ball infusers, looking at her curiously. ]

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