[His answer is not one he had expected, but he listens to every word patiently all the same, noting the change in his expression and inflection as he speaks.
It's clear Nobunaga places a great deal of trust in this Mitsuhide, and because of that he's trying to give Eustace some sense of reassurance that at the very least the guy isn't someone who would abuse the knowledge. It's this side of Nobunaga that is probably what makes him at least "tolerable" for Eustace to deal with. ...It's just a shame he can't be like this all the time— But in all seriousness, this does give Eustace a bit more insight on them and while he won't be seeking the man out, he has a bit more understanding of what to expect. Nobunaga mentions the man is for peace...but although that's one thing Eustace himself also desires, he also is aware that "peace" comes in many different forms. For now he'll take it as the more "ideal" version, but he'll be cautious.
Assuming this isn't just some bias, but he has a feeling this is more objective than subjective.
So after a moment's pause, Eustace gives a low hum as he studies the board before silently playing his next move, the stone barely making a sound as it's placed on the board—yet one that could threaten Nobunaga if left untouched for long.]
I'll keep that all in mind should we meet.
[His response is fairly simple compared to everything that Nobunaga told him, but it carries as much weight as he needs. He's not retracting his offer, however he's not affirming it, either. The move he just played could also be a reflection of his thoughts, a sign that if necessary he'll take action should he decide the development—or Nobunaga—would be more dangerous overall. It's certainly the most aggressive move he's made in the game so far. But Eustace himself is quite calm and relaxed, so at least while he weighs his options, he doesn't feel too concerned. Perhaps he's just quietly testing Nobunaga, to see how he might respond. Or maybe it's just currently the best play he could perform at the moment. Who's to say, who's to say...
He does wonder why guns have not been developed or if perhaps they once were and then abandoned for some reason. That was the case in his world, what's the say it wasn't here, either? He initially hadn't thought much of it, but this conversation with Nobunaga has him wondering...]
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It's clear Nobunaga places a great deal of trust in this Mitsuhide, and because of that he's trying to give Eustace some sense of reassurance that at the very least the guy isn't someone who would abuse the knowledge. It's this side of Nobunaga that is probably what makes him at least "tolerable" for Eustace to deal with. ...It's just a shame he can't be like this all the time— But in all seriousness, this does give Eustace a bit more insight on them and while he won't be seeking the man out, he has a bit more understanding of what to expect. Nobunaga mentions the man is for peace...but although that's one thing Eustace himself also desires, he also is aware that "peace" comes in many different forms. For now he'll take it as the more "ideal" version, but he'll be cautious.
Assuming this isn't just some bias, but he has a feeling this is more objective than subjective.
So after a moment's pause, Eustace gives a low hum as he studies the board before silently playing his next move, the stone barely making a sound as it's placed on the board—yet one that could threaten Nobunaga if left untouched for long.]
I'll keep that all in mind should we meet.
[His response is fairly simple compared to everything that Nobunaga told him, but it carries as much weight as he needs. He's not retracting his offer, however he's not affirming it, either. The move he just played could also be a reflection of his thoughts, a sign that if necessary he'll take action should he decide the development—or Nobunaga—would be more dangerous overall. It's certainly the most aggressive move he's made in the game so far. But Eustace himself is quite calm and relaxed, so at least while he weighs his options, he doesn't feel too concerned. Perhaps he's just quietly testing Nobunaga, to see how he might respond. Or maybe it's just currently the best play he could perform at the moment. Who's to say, who's to say...
He does wonder why guns have not been developed or if perhaps they once were and then abandoned for some reason. That was the case in his world, what's the say it wasn't here, either? He initially hadn't thought much of it, but this conversation with Nobunaga has him wondering...]