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Jan 28, 2014 22:31:41 GMT
Post by Shiba Kaigen on Jan 28, 2014 22:31:41 GMT
"I have, to my shame be it, been inebriated more than once. Never have I mustered to skill to awaken in such comfortable surroundings."
Yes, do tell the nice ronin lady about the time you woke up within inches of the latrine pit.
Better yet... don't.
He managed a species of bow.
"In that, you are undoubtedly my superior."
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 9:32:10 GMT
"It is understandable and accepted for one to drink Shiba-san; this lowly Ronin would not judge you for it" the Ronin looking up slightly at Kaigen then down at the ground again "I just wished for you to be safe after you protected me."
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Post by Shiba Kaigen on Jan 29, 2014 10:59:19 GMT
"Oh, that, well... I didn't have much choice."
He almost seemed embarrassed.
"I have two younger sisters."
He seemed to regard that as explanation enough.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 12:09:54 GMT
"Oh" she nodded "I see. I am still thankful for your assistance. I do not know what having a brother is like but I assume that your sisters would care for you like I have."
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Jan 29, 2014 19:12:40 GMT
Post by Shiba Kaigen on Jan 29, 2014 19:12:40 GMT
"Actually, the youngest might have voiced her disapproval at the mess I made."
He paused again.
"In any event, once more, I thank you."
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Feb 1, 2014 3:25:27 GMT
Post by Kakita Kanehitsu on Feb 1, 2014 3:25:27 GMT
"And we thank you, Shiba-san, for detaining our quarry."
The voice came from through the paper and wood door to the room. There was an ill feeling in the air already, though it had come on quite suddenly and unexpectedly. Kaigen might have mistaken it for nausea but the was a distinct disturbance in the elemental make up of the room for those with the sensitivity for it. The Fire seemed to grow Cold and the Air Hot. Almost as if the four elements had been twisted around to be the opposite of what they were supposed to be. For those who could sense the Void enough (Void ring 4 or higher or Ishiken distinction) it was as if their insides were being twisted around, causing all the humors in one's body to flow wrong.
Before anything else, the door slid open and there was a man all in black and red with a porcelain mask covering his face under a tight hood. He seemed casual enough as he stepped into the room but the fact that he was carrying a wakizashi seemed to imply his intent was otherwise. He slid the door closed behind him and set down a piece of wood in the door's track to lock it closed.
"Now then," he began as he turned and looked down at the other two in the room, "do you two have any special remarks before you die?"
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Feb 1, 2014 8:43:17 GMT
Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2014 8:43:17 GMT
The Ronins eyes grew wide, and she got to her feet backing away-knocking the jug of water over in the process.
"W-who are you?"
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Feb 1, 2014 13:44:33 GMT
Post by Shiba Kaigen on Feb 1, 2014 13:44:33 GMT
Kaigen didn't even bother speaking.
He simply picked up his katana from beside the futon and drew it.
Fighting semi-hungover.
I wish I didn't have so much experience in this.
Whatever this person is.
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Feb 1, 2014 16:34:26 GMT
Post by Kakita Kanehitsu on Feb 1, 2014 16:34:26 GMT
"A very good question, Mai-san. It is unfortunate that I will not be able to answer in a timely fashion. In any event, it seems your compatriot has a much better idea of what is going on. Would you prefer to talk about your feelings Shiba-san, or are we going to simply do business?"
The man put his sword into a defensive position, knowing he would have the advantage in a small room like this. There was precious little space to swing so long a sword compared to the versatility he had with his wakizashi. Not that it mattered anyway, the real target was already in the proper amount of trouble. The odd elemental feelings had not dissipated and they were unlikely to anytime soon.
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Post by Shiba Kaigen on Feb 1, 2014 23:21:09 GMT
Mai-san? A headache for another time.
Kaigen held his longer blade across his body, more for defense than offense, while he held his saya in his off-hand.
He fixed his gaze on the porcelain mask of his enemy... and then kicked the water bottle at the intruder, while giving voice to a full-throated bellow.
Perhaps the noise would alert others. Perhaps there was no way to alert others. In either event, he followed the kicked projectile with a straight thrust of saya at the intruder's midsection, trying to capitalize upon a longer reach without the need for cutting arc.
[OOC: Go Kensei distinction! Saaaaaave meeeeeee!]
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2014 10:41:09 GMT
The Ronin kept herself behind Kaigen, knowing that if he gets taken down she'll have only one chance to save herself. Keeping calm, she waited for Kaigen and the strange man to fight.
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Feb 3, 2014 20:53:48 GMT
Post by Kakita Kanehitsu on Feb 3, 2014 20:53:48 GMT
The figure tried to move out of the way of the incoming blow but misjudged the length of the scabbard. The saya hit his stomach and he doubled over slightly in reaction. Taking a step back, he reevaluated his prey while clutching his midsection...
Or so it appeared until his hand whipped forward and let loose a flurry of large needles. The barrage was aimed past the larger threat of Kaigen and was in all actuality, aimed at the little ronin behind him. ((OOC: Air: 3 + School Bonus 1 + Initiator 1 = 5 total towards the conflict of tryign to hit Mai with the needles.))
And still the elements seemed disrupted, although now it could be identified as more of a smell than anything else. Something sickly sweet that made one think of decaying flowers. perhaps there was more going on here than just a man with a sword. Anyone with a low Earth would likely be ready to double over in pain.
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Post by Shiba Kaigen on Feb 3, 2014 22:29:18 GMT
Kaigen said something extremely rude about the figure's mother and her interactions with an apparently unnatural goat, then brought the tip of his katana up in a cutting arc, using the space the saya-thrust had given him, while bringing the wooden saya into the guard position the katana had just vacated. The needles were thrown. Too late to do anything about it.
See, father? I could never have been the yojimbo you wanted me to be. But maybe I can kill this thing, whatever he is.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2014 7:30:39 GMT
(no idea how it works...but Air is where reflexes is normally which is the defense stat...so air 5 means it misses?)
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Feb 5, 2014 18:35:18 GMT
Post by Kakita Kanehitsu on Feb 5, 2014 18:35:18 GMT
((If you like.))
The figure caught the upswing of the katana with his own blade, causing sparks to fly off of both swords. As they did so, they made an unnatural popping sound and dissipated. Any with the wits to know the sciences of that sort of thing would realize that there was something other than usual air in the room. Beneath his mask, the figure smiled, knowing that it was all too late for his intended victim. How long this fool of a phoenix would stay and risk his own life remained to be seen.
Clattering against a longer sword, the figure continued to push against Kaigen's katana, keeping him busy while watching to see what the Scorpion girl would do. After seeing that this contest with the phoenix was going nowhere he decided to be a little more aggressive. He changed the angle of his sword and rode the blade right up to Kaigen's guard, leaving a trail of popping sparks all the way along his path. Having stepped in much closer he quickly pulled back his neck and then proceeded to smash the mask he was wearing right towards Kaigen's face. ((OOC: Fire 3 + Intitator 1 = 4 to hit Kaigen's face. You could probably resist with either Air or Water depending on how you go about thwarting the attack.))
Meanwhile the pernicious poison gas continued to flood the room, leaving anybody with less than an Earth 3 effectively helpless, and any others weak in the knees to be sure.
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