Furusawa Haya
Established
Roleplay posts: 49 
Age: 29
Physical Description: Haya is considered slightly taller than normal women with long, black hair down to her chest. She has a thin scar that goes from above her right eye and ends on the cheek on the same side. She usually carries herself with a serious expression, but also rewards those she knows with a warm smile and genuine interest in their wellbeing.
Clothes and Equipment: She usually travels in her blue/black Samurai outfit which carries the Kuzuyama noble crest on it.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Player's online availability : Yeah
Registered: Oct 13, 2017 11:14:35 GMT -8
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Post by Furusawa Haya on Feb 4, 2018 14:59:33 GMT -8
Haya waited patiently outside for the three mercenaries she had hired yesterday with a list she had obtained after a long discussion with Yamazaki-san at House Hizashi. The list contained 'the usual supects' the samurai would go and ask if something had happened and they were at the same time people who under no circumstances were allowed inside the mansion. As Haya looked through the list she saw that most were marked with different crests and she believed that they symbolized the gangs they belonged to. Right down at the bottom of the list one name was written without a crest.
"To-ra-ki-chi?" Haya spelled to herself thinking that someone who wasn't gang affiliated might be the safest place to start getting some information. Haya looked up from the list as a few people approached her. Was that her mercenaries showing up?
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Aki Kiyokichi
Established
Roleplay posts: 20
Age: 27
Physical Description: Aki stands at a steady 5'1, not much of a figure most of the time. Her height is contrasted by her body, which is about as developed as one would expect a mature woman to be, which she emphasizes proudly. However, she is considers her looks to be fairly plain, and does not wear a significant amount of makeup.
Clothes and Equipment: Aki tends to dress in red and black, favouring powerful but flat colours, and avoids flashy designs on her clothing. Through her appearance, she attempts to command presence while avoiding overt attention.
Within interior and hidden pockets in her kimonos, she carries a few needles, bandages and thread, and a few packets of different herbs and herbal medicine.
Registered: Jan 19, 2018 20:12:59 GMT -8
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Post by Aki Kiyokichi on Feb 4, 2018 18:39:59 GMT -8
Amoung the hustle of the people moving around, Aki slowly made her way towards the outside of the Drunken Otter again, inhaling the fresh air. There was no doubt she would be early, Aki made it a point of being timely. It was important for people to trust a healer, or else said healer would be out of a job. Though, she supposed, one could also make the argument that healers were important enough that they could simple do as they pleased, and patients would still be forced to come for treatment.
Though there were musing thoughts in her head, the large sign of the building snapped her out of her reverie, and she adjusted the large back looped over her shoulder. Seeing Haya, she raised a sleeve in greeting. "Hello, Miss Haya. It occurred that after being dragged into the excitement, I do not believe I properly introduced myself. Aki Kiyokichi," she paused to bow her head politely, "or just Aki. As previously stated, I am a healer who works nearby. As previously noted, I will accompany this group should my services be needed, though I may ask to pause to collect some trifles on the road, if appropriate."
A few strides brought her a comfortable distance from the samurai, giving her an angle on the paper. "Oho, is this it, then?"
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Taro Yamada
Established
Roleplay posts: 39 
Age: 20
Physical Description: Taro is a young, pleasant man who doesn't look like he's ever witnessed hardship or strife. His skin is smooth, his face is young, and he wears a tender smile on his lips at all times.
He's a little short, rising at a steady 5'8". He usually wears baggy clothing, leading one to think that he's quite thin. Beneath the folds of cloth hides a strapping, athletic form.
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Clothes and Equipment: Taro has a penchant for bright colors and oversized clothing. Perhaps it's because of his mildly flamboyant nature, or perhaps it has something to do with more deceptive motivation.
He always carries around a heavy fan, though upon first glance it is painted to imitate wood, a common misconception for his enemies. Around his waist, beneath his kimono, he wears a hardy, long chain with small weights attached to both ends.
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Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 19, 2018 17:43:16 GMT -8
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Post by Taro Yamada on Feb 5, 2018 9:50:20 GMT -8
Not too far behind Aki was the young, feminine man, running swiftly toward the group. Unlike the day before, he wasn't wearing the pink hakama that normally drew a few eyes to him- no, today he was rather plain, dressed in a rough brown kimono. It would be best if he didn't draw attention today, since they were looking for a thief, after all.
He seemed a bit nervous walking up to both women since he proclaimed he'd be there even before they would. Still, he had been so busy! Who knew that just trying to walk through the city would cause so much trouble!
"I'm here!" he chimed, hoping that Aki had forgotten all about his promise last night and that he would avoid a bit of scolding.
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Amai Minami
Committed
Roleplay posts: 54
Age: 25
Physical Description: Amai is of above average in height at 5'7", with long dark brown hair that she usually has tied back either in a bun or a ponytail. She has a sturdy form, lined with muscle due to her study of the blade. She has amber colored eyes, and usually has a scowl on her face.
Clothes and Equipment: -----------------
Amai wears a green kimono, with a golden outline of flames around the sleeves of it. Under this she wears a sort of flexible lamellar armor consisting of iron plates. The most obvious of these plates can be seen on her forearms and back of her hand if her kimono's sleeves are rolled up for whatever reason. Otherwise, no one could tell she has armor on beneath the kimono.
Amai carries two swords fastened around her midsection by a simple rope belt that holds her kimono closed. A longer katana blade and a shorter wakizashi.
Registered: Jan 19, 2018 11:38:45 GMT -8
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Post by Amai Minami on Feb 5, 2018 11:07:44 GMT -8
Amai would arrive last, though still just on time. The samurai wore the same as she did the day prior, a dark green kimono over light armor underneath. She came prepared with her pair of swords as well, the two blades snugly secured in their sheaths under her belt that held her kimono closed.
As Amai walked up she would bow slightly in greeting, her amber eyes falling upon Haya with that characteristic intense gaze that the dark-green clad samurai seemed to always have.
"Are we leaving now, then?" she asked, ready to get started as dusk fast approached.
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Furusawa Haya
Established
Roleplay posts: 49
Age: 29
Physical Description: Haya is considered slightly taller than normal women with long, black hair down to her chest. She has a thin scar that goes from above her right eye and ends on the cheek on the same side. She usually carries herself with a serious expression, but also rewards those she knows with a warm smile and genuine interest in their wellbeing.
Clothes and Equipment: She usually travels in her blue/black Samurai outfit which carries the Kuzuyama noble crest on it.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Player's online availability : Yeah
Registered: Oct 13, 2017 11:14:35 GMT -8
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Post by Furusawa Haya on Feb 5, 2018 14:02:18 GMT -8
Haya gave Aki a warm smile and a slight bow. Seeing her again seemed to highlight her feeling that this was somewhat a mysterious woman if Haya had ever seen one. She was however friendly and had come as the first one, which showed Haya she was at least committed. Haya herself was committed too, wearing her fine Kuzuyama clan armor along with her katana and wakizashi - already on her first day had she learned, that in Kiyonai you didn't explore the alleyways without coming prepared.
"Hello Kiyokichi-san... or Aki." Haya said and smiled. "Yes, I've already agreed that. Which kind of errands do you need to run?" Haya asked the slightly secretive woman curiously. Apart from being secretive, she seemed curious as a cat catching the scent of fresh fish. "That's... just a list of people we could go ask." Haya said and rolled the paper together fairly quickly. It was not because she didn't feel comfortable about Aki seeing the names, rather she felt a little touchy about her being in command right now and thought it would be easier if people didn't ask too many questions yet.
Taro came shortly after and Haya sighed a little seeing that he didn't wear the pink hakama he did yesterday.
"Hello Taro, good to see you too." Haya simply said and smiled softly - now they only lacked the one she had actually paid and Haya couldn't help feeling slightly restless waiting for Amai to confirm whether or not she was proving loyal or not.
Amai's expression didn't leave much to confirm though and Haya eased up a bit.
"Yeah sure, let's all go." Haya said and led the way. "We are going to see some guy named Torakichi and I think he's supposed to be one of the tough guys, so we should be prepared for anything. My advice would be to grab him and incapacitate him as soon as we know who he is." Haya said determined. She didn't bring her weapons only for show - after all she was a samurai despite her rather compassionate personality and was willing to use them.
Before long the group arrived at a rather worn looking part of Kiyonai and Haya thought this looked like a place with lots of scoundrels and poor people.
"Let's ask for this guy shouldn't we?" Haya asked as they approached a small market place with a few food stalls. A couple of elderly people stood there talking about the weather too while three slightly more mischievous young men stood in the outskirts of the market square eyeing the group silently.
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Aki Kiyokichi
Established
Roleplay posts: 20
Age: 27
Physical Description: Aki stands at a steady 5'1, not much of a figure most of the time. Her height is contrasted by her body, which is about as developed as one would expect a mature woman to be, which she emphasizes proudly. However, she is considers her looks to be fairly plain, and does not wear a significant amount of makeup.
Clothes and Equipment: Aki tends to dress in red and black, favouring powerful but flat colours, and avoids flashy designs on her clothing. Through her appearance, she attempts to command presence while avoiding overt attention.
Within interior and hidden pockets in her kimonos, she carries a few needles, bandages and thread, and a few packets of different herbs and herbal medicine.
Registered: Jan 19, 2018 20:12:59 GMT -8
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Post by Aki Kiyokichi on Feb 6, 2018 14:44:25 GMT -8
It would be foolish to assume that Aki had forgotten something that she had said just the night before, especially for a person she enjoyed giving a hard time to. She did not. "Oh? You are.." Aki glanced up at the sky to judge the time, then back down to Taro, lifting an eyebrow."here, but still later than me. I suppose you get half credit this time, considering how Amai has not arrived yet." Her sleeve lifted to block her mouth, though her eyes were still lightly poking fun at him. "I will give you a few more points for choosing not to dress yourself like a bird displaying its feathers. Godo work, boyo."
She turned back to Haya, returning the smile. "Of course, simply a reminder, Miss Haya. I will need to stop occasionally to collect some herbs. I was running low. Of course, it is possible to purchase them, but I prefer checking everything over myself. It is also good for the spirit to take frequent walks." Her eyes followed the list for a few more seconds as it quickly disappeared back into Haya's possession. A coy grin slipped across her face as she watched the woman, then quickly disappeared again. "Of course. I will not be participating too heavily, so I was only curious. Forgive me."
As they walked through the town, Aki periodically paused to greet certain people who seemed to recognize her on the street, or the other way around. She would briefly chat with them before taking a few quick strides to catch up again with the group. "If you wish, Miss Haya. I will stay back here," she said, indicating a spot near a stall which was a distance away from any sign of trouble. A hard, cold stare was given to the trio of men nearby, attempting to deter them from any behavior short of violence. At the time time, her sleeves came together, and she held them loosely near her lower stomach in a relaxed manner.
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Taro Yamada
Established
Roleplay posts: 39
Age: 20
Physical Description: Taro is a young, pleasant man who doesn't look like he's ever witnessed hardship or strife. His skin is smooth, his face is young, and he wears a tender smile on his lips at all times.
He's a little short, rising at a steady 5'8". He usually wears baggy clothing, leading one to think that he's quite thin. Beneath the folds of cloth hides a strapping, athletic form.
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Clothes and Equipment: Taro has a penchant for bright colors and oversized clothing. Perhaps it's because of his mildly flamboyant nature, or perhaps it has something to do with more deceptive motivation.
He always carries around a heavy fan, though upon first glance it is painted to imitate wood, a common misconception for his enemies. Around his waist, beneath his kimono, he wears a hardy, long chain with small weights attached to both ends.
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Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 19, 2018 17:43:16 GMT -8
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Post by Taro Yamada on Feb 8, 2018 21:08:27 GMT -8
"Kiyokichi-san, if you liked my hakama so much you should have said so," replied Taro, whipping out his fan to hide behind it coyly. "I knew women got jealous of one another but really, there's no need to look at me that way!" He snapped the fan down to reveal a wide grin. This didn't help prove his case that he would, indeed, be a good addition to this team.
For the rest of the walk, he was quiet unless otherwise prompted, eyes scanning the crowds around them. When Haya told them to question the group, he followed with a smile. He was as disarming as a small puppy. His company? Not so much.
He did keep Aki in his line of sight because he noticed some not-so-nice eyes pointed their way. Aki was the most vulnerable one of them all, even if his company was convinced otherwise.
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Amai Minami
Committed
Roleplay posts: 54
Age: 25
Physical Description: Amai is of above average in height at 5'7", with long dark brown hair that she usually has tied back either in a bun or a ponytail. She has a sturdy form, lined with muscle due to her study of the blade. She has amber colored eyes, and usually has a scowl on her face.
Clothes and Equipment: -----------------
Amai wears a green kimono, with a golden outline of flames around the sleeves of it. Under this she wears a sort of flexible lamellar armor consisting of iron plates. The most obvious of these plates can be seen on her forearms and back of her hand if her kimono's sleeves are rolled up for whatever reason. Otherwise, no one could tell she has armor on beneath the kimono.
Amai carries two swords fastened around her midsection by a simple rope belt that holds her kimono closed. A longer katana blade and a shorter wakizashi.
Registered: Jan 19, 2018 11:38:45 GMT -8
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Post by Amai Minami on Feb 8, 2018 22:36:47 GMT -8
Amai had been silent during their walk to the market, following close behind Haya at a constant deliberate pace. She would occasionally look back to make sure Aki and Taro were keeping up, they seemed to have been busy chatting earlier to her.
It wouldn't be long before they reached the market, however, and Amai's previously somewhat bored expression turned more serious as she caught sight of the three young men. They could have been threats, she figured, based on their expressions, yet there was no way to tell. Haya had said this would be dangerous so Amai figured it would be best to remain vigilant. Like a coiled snake waiting in the grass silently waiting to strike, she was ready, even if she still seemed to be completely the same as she was just moments ago.
Amai silently nodded when Haya suggested they begin questioning.
She strode right up to the three young men, scowling, she demanded, “Where is Torakichi?”
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Thugs and thieves
Established
Roleplay posts: 10
Physical Description: The various thugs, thieves and good for nothing low lives of Kiyonai.
Clothes and Equipment: Whatever they hauled form the last raid and struck a fancy to!
Player's online availability : Don't bother, they'll find you...
Registered: Oct 28, 2017 4:55:33 GMT -8
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Post by Thugs and thieves on Feb 8, 2018 23:53:36 GMT -8
The three men looked at Amai surprised as she stepped up with her demand.
"Who exactly...?" One of the men said and lifted his eye brow on his bald head. The guy standing next to him then interjected with a frown and scratched his beard.
"You mean... that Torakichi?" he asked and folded his arms in front of him. "I could tell you, but I really can't see why I would want to though?" he asked mockingly, clearly not letting himself being intimidated.
In Kiyonai women among the samurai class were very rare being a culturally more conservative region that some of the others throughout Tawakoshi and thus the bandits may have believed that they were just dressing up or at least wasn't very experienced.
"You know, you're a little too stuck up for me. That one over there looks like a real catch though, so how about we tell you what you want to know and you'll let us have a good time with her, huh?" the bandit with the beard added nodding in the general direction of Aki. It was probably not so much the case of thinking it would happen as to assert themselves over the group.
In the mean time it seemed the eyes of the old couple and the merchants at their stall were resting on the group and the three bandits. It seemed like the bandits were looking to try and push the limits to what they could get away with.
"Well... I like THAT one..!" the third - and tallest - of the bandits said with a wide grin looking at Taro as he started walking past Amai and down towards Taro.
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Aki Kiyokichi
Established
Roleplay posts: 20
Age: 27
Physical Description: Aki stands at a steady 5'1, not much of a figure most of the time. Her height is contrasted by her body, which is about as developed as one would expect a mature woman to be, which she emphasizes proudly. However, she is considers her looks to be fairly plain, and does not wear a significant amount of makeup.
Clothes and Equipment: Aki tends to dress in red and black, favouring powerful but flat colours, and avoids flashy designs on her clothing. Through her appearance, she attempts to command presence while avoiding overt attention.
Within interior and hidden pockets in her kimonos, she carries a few needles, bandages and thread, and a few packets of different herbs and herbal medicine.
Registered: Jan 19, 2018 20:12:59 GMT -8
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Post by Aki Kiyokichi on Feb 9, 2018 4:20:46 GMT -8
Aki continued assessing the situation from her post near the stall for a few more seconds. After another moment, her expression shifted, and she walked forward with a pleasant smile. Her arms brushed past Taro's, not roughly, but enough to jolt him to attention. She maintained the expression as she passed the tall bandit, seeming intent on speaking with the other two for the moment.
As she approached, Aki very deliberately placed her hand on Amai's shoulder, making her presence known to avoid the other woman tensing further. "Ara ara, there is no need need for that now. I am sure we can work out something with these gentlemen, would you not agree?" Gently trying to grab the ronin's attention, Aki's eyes would flicker towards the bearded man who seemed to be the leader and back over to Amai's.
She then placed herself in between the three, as if intervening, sleeves lifted to placate the two bandits in front of her. "Ah, sir, I saw you looking at me," she cooed at the bearded man, circling him towards the direction of his companion. "I would be happy to trade for the information, of course."
In one smooth movement, she would attempt to slink up to the bald bandit and quickly slip around him, grabbing his neck and placing the needle in her hand to his jugular.
"For your lives."
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Taro Yamada
Established
Roleplay posts: 39
Age: 20
Physical Description: Taro is a young, pleasant man who doesn't look like he's ever witnessed hardship or strife. His skin is smooth, his face is young, and he wears a tender smile on his lips at all times.
He's a little short, rising at a steady 5'8". He usually wears baggy clothing, leading one to think that he's quite thin. Beneath the folds of cloth hides a strapping, athletic form.
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Clothes and Equipment: Taro has a penchant for bright colors and oversized clothing. Perhaps it's because of his mildly flamboyant nature, or perhaps it has something to do with more deceptive motivation.
He always carries around a heavy fan, though upon first glance it is painted to imitate wood, a common misconception for his enemies. Around his waist, beneath his kimono, he wears a hardy, long chain with small weights attached to both ends.
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Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 19, 2018 17:43:16 GMT -8
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Post by Taro Yamada on Feb 9, 2018 18:09:48 GMT -8
Taro gazed at them innocently behind the flutter of his fan. "Oro?" he inquired, observing Aki's advance. He began to speak, but that woman was faster on the draw. When she advanced the ruffians before them, lulling them with pretty words and her feminine charms. Then, out of nowhere, like a viper in the grass, she struck. Taro wasted absolutely no time to act, even if Aki's actions did surprise him. He closed his fan with a snap of his wrist and advanced on the tallest bandit, attempting to swap his wrist before he could reach for a weapon. He then aimed a swift, powerful kick for the back of his knee, trying to down him, leaving Amai with the last bandit.
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Amai Minami
Committed
Roleplay posts: 54
Age: 25
Physical Description: Amai is of above average in height at 5'7", with long dark brown hair that she usually has tied back either in a bun or a ponytail. She has a sturdy form, lined with muscle due to her study of the blade. She has amber colored eyes, and usually has a scowl on her face.
Clothes and Equipment: -----------------
Amai wears a green kimono, with a golden outline of flames around the sleeves of it. Under this she wears a sort of flexible lamellar armor consisting of iron plates. The most obvious of these plates can be seen on her forearms and back of her hand if her kimono's sleeves are rolled up for whatever reason. Otherwise, no one could tell she has armor on beneath the kimono.
Amai carries two swords fastened around her midsection by a simple rope belt that holds her kimono closed. A longer katana blade and a shorter wakizashi.
Registered: Jan 19, 2018 11:38:45 GMT -8
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Post by Amai Minami on Feb 10, 2018 14:32:28 GMT -8
Amai did relax slightly when Aki approached, her hand falling upon her shoulder. Amai momentarily glanced to the side towards Aki, following her eyes to the bearded bandit and immediately understanding. Amai did not know for sure what Aki planned but she knew that the bearded man was the one she should be worried about for now. Her fingers twitched slightly in anticipation as Aki approached...
As soon as Aki jumped into action, Amai did as well, drawing her blade in the blink of an eye and stepping forward to place the tip of the blade under the bearded man's chin. Her blade would stop millimeters from his neck with pinpoint precision, any further and the man could have easily been mortally wounded. She wanted to question the man after all, not kill him.
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Thugs and thieves
Established
Roleplay posts: 10
Physical Description: The various thugs, thieves and good for nothing low lives of Kiyonai.
Clothes and Equipment: Whatever they hauled form the last raid and struck a fancy to!
Player's online availability : Don't bother, they'll find you...
Registered: Oct 28, 2017 4:55:33 GMT -8
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Post by Thugs and thieves on Feb 10, 2018 15:16:58 GMT -8
The three men looked at Aki puzzled, as she was gliding past the tall bandit heading towards Taro. None of them seemed to regard her as a threat and the bearded man followed her movements closely with his eyes as she approached seeming almost entranced as she spoke to him.
"Y-yeah I'd like that..!" he said with a surprised smirk, though it washed off immediately as Aki slipped behind the bald guy and put a needle to his throat. "Ahhh help me..!" he cried out to his accomplices, though having watched the bearded guy's apparent luck with the ladies, they had been taken off guard too.
At the same moment Aki made her move, the tall guy was about to run back towards his friends.
"Hey! You get your hands off him...!" he exclaimed reaching for a club in his belt. But his hand didn't make it to its intended destination before it was firmly grasped by Taro's. He felt the strong grip of the guy behind him as his legs gave in from the strong kick - landing him on the ground knees first. He let out a painful cry and was at the mercy of whatever lock or technique Taro intended to use next.
The bearded one's smile suddenly stifled.
"Why you treacherous little..!" he said said and was about to reach for a knife, though feeling something very sharp being way too near his throat his sentence was cut off. Turning his eyes ever so carefully as not to move his head with the blade almost touching his skin, he saw Amai's expressionless face that definitely did not seem like she was joking.
"Oh nonono...! We weren't looking for trouble, we'll tell you anything!" the bearded man pleaded. The first words obviously a lie. They had indeed been looking for trouble, but given the situation they seemed more than willing to cooperate right now.
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Furusawa Haya
Established
Roleplay posts: 49
Age: 29
Physical Description: Haya is considered slightly taller than normal women with long, black hair down to her chest. She has a thin scar that goes from above her right eye and ends on the cheek on the same side. She usually carries herself with a serious expression, but also rewards those she knows with a warm smile and genuine interest in their wellbeing.
Clothes and Equipment: She usually travels in her blue/black Samurai outfit which carries the Kuzuyama noble crest on it.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Player's online availability : Yeah
Registered: Oct 13, 2017 11:14:35 GMT -8
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Post by Furusawa Haya on Feb 10, 2018 15:30:44 GMT -8
Haya had stood remained with Taro and put her hand on the hilt of her katana as the tall guy approached. She would want to avoid any bloodshed at this point, but if things suddenly got out of hand, she would be the one striking first. Haya looked surprised as Aki suddenly strode past bewildering this thugs. Her move on the bald bandit was like true warfare: Swift and efficient! Haya was intending to pacify the tall guy but it was too late as Taro had already moved first.
"A 'healer', well I won't let you give me acupuncture!" Haya said surprised as she sheathed her halfway drawn katana. She eyed Amai up there as the ronin pressed her blade to the bearded guy's throat. She was fast in drawing her blade and Haya had only drawn her own halfway when she had drawn it fully. 'Impressive' she thought with half a smile, acknowledging the skills of Amai, which probably rivaled anyone calling themselves a skilled swordsman. And perhaps even then some. Also Taro had some true skills, and she guessed that small showing could just be the tip of the iceberg.
Personally she wasn't really great at interrogating people and would leave that for Amai and the others for now, keeping in the background.
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Amai Minami
Committed
Roleplay posts: 54
Age: 25
Physical Description: Amai is of above average in height at 5'7", with long dark brown hair that she usually has tied back either in a bun or a ponytail. She has a sturdy form, lined with muscle due to her study of the blade. She has amber colored eyes, and usually has a scowl on her face.
Clothes and Equipment: -----------------
Amai wears a green kimono, with a golden outline of flames around the sleeves of it. Under this she wears a sort of flexible lamellar armor consisting of iron plates. The most obvious of these plates can be seen on her forearms and back of her hand if her kimono's sleeves are rolled up for whatever reason. Otherwise, no one could tell she has armor on beneath the kimono.
Amai carries two swords fastened around her midsection by a simple rope belt that holds her kimono closed. A longer katana blade and a shorter wakizashi.
Registered: Jan 19, 2018 11:38:45 GMT -8
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Post by Amai Minami on Feb 10, 2018 20:41:07 GMT -8
Amai kept the blade dangerously close to the man's throat, an inch further and the tip of the blade would draw blood. She seemed irritated now, her scowl indicating she had half a mind to just stab him in the neck right then and there. Her patience had begun to wear thin and she wanted answers now.
"I won't ask again. Where is Torakichi?" she asked again.
For further punctuation, her blade actually did draw forward ever so slightly, eliciting a single droplet of blood from the man's neck now.
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Aki Kiyokichi
Established
Roleplay posts: 20
Age: 27
Physical Description: Aki stands at a steady 5'1, not much of a figure most of the time. Her height is contrasted by her body, which is about as developed as one would expect a mature woman to be, which she emphasizes proudly. However, she is considers her looks to be fairly plain, and does not wear a significant amount of makeup.
Clothes and Equipment: Aki tends to dress in red and black, favouring powerful but flat colours, and avoids flashy designs on her clothing. Through her appearance, she attempts to command presence while avoiding overt attention.
Within interior and hidden pockets in her kimonos, she carries a few needles, bandages and thread, and a few packets of different herbs and herbal medicine.
Registered: Jan 19, 2018 20:12:59 GMT -8
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Post by Aki Kiyokichi on Feb 10, 2018 23:19:00 GMT -8
"For you, I promise it would be much more pleasant!" Aki called back to Haya, as cheerful as ever. "I would be terribly crushed if this were to deter you from my services, but certain times call for certain measures, I suppose."
With a dry laugh, she tightened her grip on the man and pressed the point of the needle just off the vein, nicking a small drop of blood. "Either of you should consider answering our gracious lady's question. As a proper healer I can promise that the ways you two could die would be extremely unpleasant. Even doing my best, ara, I believe I could not save you. Extremely unfortunate."
Her addition to the persuasion finished, Aki simply stood waiting for the bandits' response, her hand completely still. She was pleased it had gone so well, both Amai and Taro had understood extremely quickly. It seemed as though the journey would be quite reasonable. She allowed herself a quick sincere smile before returning to her usual mask.
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Taro Yamada
Established
Roleplay posts: 39
Age: 20
Physical Description: Taro is a young, pleasant man who doesn't look like he's ever witnessed hardship or strife. His skin is smooth, his face is young, and he wears a tender smile on his lips at all times.
He's a little short, rising at a steady 5'8". He usually wears baggy clothing, leading one to think that he's quite thin. Beneath the folds of cloth hides a strapping, athletic form.
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Clothes and Equipment: Taro has a penchant for bright colors and oversized clothing. Perhaps it's because of his mildly flamboyant nature, or perhaps it has something to do with more deceptive motivation.
He always carries around a heavy fan, though upon first glance it is painted to imitate wood, a common misconception for his enemies. Around his waist, beneath his kimono, he wears a hardy, long chain with small weights attached to both ends.
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Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Jan 19, 2018 17:43:16 GMT -8
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Post by Taro Yamada on Feb 11, 2018 21:10:14 GMT -8
After downing the man, Taro sidestepped around the bandit and swiftly pulled out his weapon. He tossed it to the side, too far for the man to even dream of trying to pick it up.
Though Taro smiled the same, if the bandit exchanged glances with the young man, he'd see a chilling glare directed at him. He could try to get up, make a desperate attempt to do anything at all to try and get out of the situation, but he could be sure that Taro was going to intercept him. Everything that the bandit thought he'd seen before was betrayed by the shadow looming over him now.
Taro left the women to questioning. They were both better talkers than he.
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Thugs and thieves
Established
Roleplay posts: 10
Physical Description: The various thugs, thieves and good for nothing low lives of Kiyonai.
Clothes and Equipment: Whatever they hauled form the last raid and struck a fancy to!
Player's online availability : Don't bother, they'll find you...
Registered: Oct 28, 2017 4:55:33 GMT -8
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Post by Thugs and thieves on Feb 12, 2018 14:27:27 GMT -8
A few strands of hair separated from his neck as the bearded bandit leaned back and Amai's blade made contact with his throat.
The bald man was still held tightly in Aki's grip. A needle into the throat was one thing, but the bandit feared the needle had been poisoned and thus wasn't going to try to wrestle his way out of her grip as one poke could be lethal.
"Please..!" he said as he felt the needle making contact with his skin, not quite sure if it had actually yet poisoned him.
In Taro's end the bandit was simply outmatched. Taro was shown to be faster, stronger and having a far meaner glare than him - the fighting spirit had simply never had a chance to burn.
"Tora... kichi..." the bearded man said and gulped feeling the ice cold blade touching his throat now as the merciless ronin in front of him seemed to have no patience for excuses. "H-he's usually hanging out two blocks down... that way..!" he said and stretched out his shaking arm, carefully trying to keep his head still while doing so, pointing to a place not far from there.
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Aki Kiyokichi
Established
Roleplay posts: 20
Age: 27
Physical Description: Aki stands at a steady 5'1, not much of a figure most of the time. Her height is contrasted by her body, which is about as developed as one would expect a mature woman to be, which she emphasizes proudly. However, she is considers her looks to be fairly plain, and does not wear a significant amount of makeup.
Clothes and Equipment: Aki tends to dress in red and black, favouring powerful but flat colours, and avoids flashy designs on her clothing. Through her appearance, she attempts to command presence while avoiding overt attention.
Within interior and hidden pockets in her kimonos, she carries a few needles, bandages and thread, and a few packets of different herbs and herbal medicine.
Registered: Jan 19, 2018 20:12:59 GMT -8
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Post by Aki Kiyokichi on Feb 13, 2018 4:58:33 GMT -8
Luckily for the bandit, the needle was not poisoned or otherwise covered in a substance, and the small prick would be his only reminder of the encounter. Having obtained the necessary information, the needle in Aki's hand disappeared back into her sleeve. Shifting her palm to the top of the bandit's head, she would attempt to pull back and sweep his feet forward out from under him.
She walked back towards Taro and Haya, only turning back to give both of the nearby bandits a wink. "Be good now, boys." Hands reconnected within her sleeves, she returned to the two and the third bandit, pleasant expression mainly untouched. A small smirk was directed towards Taro. "Quite sharp, boyo. You are impressing me."
"Shall we proceed? I would like to finish this up in a timely fashion," she asked her companions, speaking loud enough for Amai to hear over the short distance. "Or is there some other business that we had to conduct here, perhaps?"
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Amai Minami
Committed
Roleplay posts: 54
Age: 25
Physical Description: Amai is of above average in height at 5'7", with long dark brown hair that she usually has tied back either in a bun or a ponytail. She has a sturdy form, lined with muscle due to her study of the blade. She has amber colored eyes, and usually has a scowl on her face.
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Amai wears a green kimono, with a golden outline of flames around the sleeves of it. Under this she wears a sort of flexible lamellar armor consisting of iron plates. The most obvious of these plates can be seen on her forearms and back of her hand if her kimono's sleeves are rolled up for whatever reason. Otherwise, no one could tell she has armor on beneath the kimono.
Amai carries two swords fastened around her midsection by a simple rope belt that holds her kimono closed. A longer katana blade and a shorter wakizashi.
Registered: Jan 19, 2018 11:38:45 GMT -8
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Post by Amai Minami on Feb 15, 2018 16:07:07 GMT -8
Amai let the man stand there in silence for a few agonizing moments longer with the tip of her blade on his neck before she pulled her blade back finally, flicking the few droplets of blood its tip with a flick of her wrist before sheathing the blade once more in a smooth and continuous motion.
"Thank you," she said, perhaps a bit ironically, before turning around and heading towards where the man pointed them towards. She would then look towards Aki, before giving her a slight nod,
"We shall," she said in response to her question of whether or not they should proceed now, before turning around and heading towards where the man said Torakichi was.
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