Pyrrhonistic, sir. A state of extreme skepticism deriving from the Greek philosopher Pyrrho, the father and founder of the school of skepticism during his time. [He rattles this off rote. It's become a habit to have to explain himself.]
In any case, you are very welcome to ask anything you would like, Mr. Soujirou. I would simply ask for the opportunity to inquire in turn. It is most fascinating to learn about cultures beyond one's own. You are from Edo, though? [His mouth tilts down in a thoughtful frown.] I believe I may have an explanation for the difference in the emperors we are familiar with, then. Edo is the name of the Japanese capitol in your time, is it not? That is an historical name in my time. It was renamed to Tokyo some 60 years previous.
In terms of languages, I must confess, I'm uncertain how we are communicating at all beyond magical interference. When you speak, I hear English. The only person with whom I have encountered a difficulty in communicating is the wolf, Amaterasu. She communicates in some form of written Japanese that I am only just beginning to learn to decipher.
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In any case, you are very welcome to ask anything you would like, Mr. Soujirou. I would simply ask for the opportunity to inquire in turn. It is most fascinating to learn about cultures beyond one's own. You are from Edo, though? [His mouth tilts down in a thoughtful frown.] I believe I may have an explanation for the difference in the emperors we are familiar with, then. Edo is the name of the Japanese capitol in your time, is it not? That is an historical name in my time. It was renamed to Tokyo some 60 years previous.
In terms of languages, I must confess, I'm uncertain how we are communicating at all beyond magical interference. When you speak, I hear English. The only person with whom I have encountered a difficulty in communicating is the wolf, Amaterasu. She communicates in some form of written Japanese that I am only just beginning to learn to decipher.