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 Apr 17, 2018 11:11:02 GMT -8
Before he would answer to Torakichi, several men appeared, interrupting what was a very important interrogation. Taro turned around, a distressed expression crossing his face. "Are you coming here to try and beat us up?" he inquired, lifting his fan to hide the bottom half of his face. "That's so mean!"
In a few very swift and fluid steps, he advanced toward the group, stopping just out of their range. "Do you think you can do it?" His eyes scrawled over them criticizingly, looking at their weapons and searching for anything they might be hiding. "You all look really scrawny. Hey! Let's make a bet. If you can hit me once, I'll give you Torakichi for free! Does that sound fair to you, Minami-San, Furasawa-san?"
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Torakichi
Established
Winner
Roleplay posts: 32
Age: 25
Physical Description: A man of somewhat below average height, but with a fairly strong build. He has black hair which is often unkempt and a ratty beard which indicates his lack of care in shaving rather than a conscious choice. Torakichi believes it looks "rakish", however this hasn't translated into much luck with the ladies.
Clothes and Equipment: Torakichi is dressed in a pair of baggy-kneed leggings, and a short kimono top, much like most other townsmen. He has a nearly empty coin-purse hanging from his belt, and sometimes wears a bandana across his forehead. He wears wooden geta on bare feet. He also possesses a shambolic umbrella.
Allegiances: Himself
Registered: Nov 29, 2017 15:05:36 GMT -8
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Post by Torakichi on Apr 17, 2018 11:29:23 GMT -8
“I … I don’t know anything about organised crime…. I’m so disorganised I can barely dress myself. See? My leggings are on inside out!” Torakichi wailed at the mention that he might know something he shouldn’t’ have. Sure, he hung around with gangster types a lot, but only because they owned the gambling dens, and sometimes they were the only ones who were looking to employ someone to run about carrying messages, or organising labour rackets. It wasn’t like he was one of them! When the Orchard Viper gang entered, Torakichi squealed and closed his eyes, hoping that meant they wouldn’t notice him, but it was too late! “Please… please don’t them have me!” he snivelled, and it was unclear which of the two groups he least wanted to be held captive by.
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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 Apr 17, 2018 12:05:38 GMT -8
Amai's frown didn't move a millimeter as Taro stepped forward and did his thing, her scowl towards the men carved in stone. She wasn't going to back down or concede anything to them it seemed, and she wasn't keen on making any deals or bets either.
"No, I can't promise I will honor this bet. I won't let anyone take Torakichi under any circumstances until we're done with him."
The threat of imminent violence hung on her every word, and adrenaline already began to flow into her veins, yet her demeanor and posture remained unmoving.
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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 Apr 18, 2018 1:34:07 GMT -8
Haya placed herself besides Torakichi and gave him a relatively hard stare.
"If you don't want us to hand you over you should shut your mouth!" she said and focused on the Triads who had entered. It seemed like for now she would act as back up to Taro and Amai as to not get in their way if anything were to happen. What had she gotten these people into? Even though they may handle these three guys, the Triads would likely just be back with more backup. She hoped she had paid them enough so that they would not just scram when the going got tough.
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Orchard Viper Triads
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Mar 19, 2018 12:09:40 GMT -8
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Post by Orchard Viper Triads on Apr 18, 2018 2:34:06 GMT -8
"Not Yakuza eh? But you're entering our turf nevertheless and do gang related stuff!" he answered Amai.
"Huh..?!?" the bald man with the moustache exclaimed. "Who are you? You gonna' dance for us?" he frowned at Taro approaching. What fighting stance was that anyway? Covering his face with a fan and standing there with those girly hips. "Are you mocking us?!?" he asked angrily but also slightly confused by Taro's acting. What was he trying to pull?
"Yeah you shut up Torakichi, if you know what's best for you!" he said and pointed at Torakachi. His eyes dotted around and the Triad certainly looked displeased with these people while not being able to guess their intentions.
"Fine... But you better return Torakichi in a state so that he can work off his debt afterwards!" the triad said and nodded to his two henchmen. "Let's go, these people are wasting my time!" he said, as the henchmen looked rather surprised by their leader's decisions.
"But... boss?" one of them went.
"Hush you wazzock! I make the calls here!" he said as the henchman complied and they left the warehouse closing the door behind them.
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Torakichi
Established
Winner
Roleplay posts: 32
Age: 25
Physical Description: A man of somewhat below average height, but with a fairly strong build. He has black hair which is often unkempt and a ratty beard which indicates his lack of care in shaving rather than a conscious choice. Torakichi believes it looks "rakish", however this hasn't translated into much luck with the ladies.
Clothes and Equipment: Torakichi is dressed in a pair of baggy-kneed leggings, and a short kimono top, much like most other townsmen. He has a nearly empty coin-purse hanging from his belt, and sometimes wears a bandana across his forehead. He wears wooden geta on bare feet. He also possesses a shambolic umbrella.
Allegiances: Himself
Registered: Nov 29, 2017 15:05:36 GMT -8
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Post by Torakichi on Apr 18, 2018 2:43:47 GMT -8
Torakichi looked from person to person wondering why suddenly he was so very special as to be fought over by such a bunch of seriously violent people. At least the Triads were the devil he knew, and despite everyone telling him to shut up he couldn't help himself. Recognising the henchman on the left, Torakichi whined "Matajiro! Please don't leave me with them! They're crazy people who pretend to be your friend and then knock you out!" But the Triads took little heed and left the warehouse. If he had had any hands free he would have grabbed hold of the nearest Triad's leg and held on for dear life, rather than be stuck with this lot. Two women warriors and one man who was more feminine than both of them but still packed a punch. "Whhhyyyyyy!" he moaned to no-one in particular as tears began to well in his piggy little eyes.
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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 Apr 18, 2018 8:39:11 GMT -8
Taro stared at the closed warehouse doors, lips pursed, eyes blinking in confusion. He twisted his head around to look at his two companions.
"Why did that seem easier than it needed to be?" he asked, attempting to open the warehouse doors so he could peer outside. "They're not setting us on fire, are they?"
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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 Apr 19, 2018 10:03:26 GMT -8
Amai narrowed her eyes, but her expression eventually softened ever so slightly when the trio left. In response to Taro's questioning, she snorted lightly,
"Because it was easier than it should be... I suspect they are going to gather up some more thugs before coming back, so we better get this over with quickly."
She then turned towards Torakichi, "You better tell us what we want to know quickly, or we will leave you tied up here for them," she said.
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Orchard Viper Triads
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Mar 19, 2018 12:09:40 GMT -8
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Post by Orchard Viper Triads on Apr 20, 2018 0:19:33 GMT -8
As Taro tried to push open the warehouse door he would find that it didn't move and a few seconds after hear would the loud thumbing sound of something large being pushed against the doors - probably to further brace it - and the distinct smell of smoke. This was the only immediate exit from the warehouse apart from two openings in the roof which were however well out of normal reach. From the outside Aki Kiyokichi, who was rejoining the group after speaking to a few of her patrons while the group abducted Torakichi, would see that the three Triads had pushed a carriage full of hay up against the door to the warehouse and was about to light it on fire with torches. "This should teach 'em!" the bald triad said bullishly as his henchmen chuckled. "But boss, don't we need Torakichi to work his debt off?" the Henchman Matajiro said, secretly feeling slightly sorry for him as they had shared a few good gambling nights together. But then again he dared not cross the boss. "He knows too much, it's better that he's silenced. This way we get rid of all the vermin at once!" he said and grinned. |
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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 Apr 26, 2018 12:39:03 GMT -8
Taro's attempts to open the door became more frantic. "Minami-saaaaaaaaan~" sang the young man. "I can't open the door. I think they're really setting us on fire!"
He whirled around to face both women and the loser of them in the warehouse. "We're in trouble, you know. We should find a way to leave! Where's Kiyo-san?"
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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 Apr 30, 2018 21:35:47 GMT -8
Aki's brief stint was extremely unfruitful, and the only thing she managed to learn about was the local Triad activity. As she made her way back towards the warehouse which her party had pointed out, the noise of an argument inside caught her attention. Sticking close to the walls and shade, the woman continued towards the entrance, and by the time she arrived, the members were moving hay carts to the door, blocking her companions in.
Her mind raced, processing her options. It was unlikely they would negotiate, and even if she could stall, no one inside could make it outside to help her. The only choices were to either take on all three triad members or, of course, leave everyone inside to die. Biting her lip, she took a brief amount of time to sling out her needles and tie some bandages around her head. As the Triad's conversation continued, it became very apparent no convincing would work here. The healer liberally applied her most powerful anesthetic to the tips of the needles.
Slipping out from her cover, she approached all three from behind with deliberate, lengthy footsteps, taking care to not let her kimono drag on the ground. She hoped the roar of the torches and the men's conversation would mask her entrance. As Aki paused a few meters away, she took a second to line up her attack, and attempted to dart back and forth to swiftly prick the henchman on both sides of the boss near veins on their neck. In the same smooth movement, she would kick hard at the ankle of the boss while jumping up slightly to wrap her arms around him and pull him down with her weight. If her plans went smoothly, she would end up pinning the boss's upper half down, needles crossed at his neck and one of them drawing a small dot of blood.
"Let's talk about this, boys."
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Orchard Viper Triads
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Mar 19, 2018 12:09:40 GMT -8
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Post by Orchard Viper Triads on May 13, 2018 1:31:15 GMT -8
"You will all perish in there!" the Triad laughed. "Come on, throw the torch!" he ordered on of the thugs, though suddenly the Thug's eyes rolled back and he fell to the ground limp as a fish while the torch he was carrying rolled underneath the carriage with the hay. The Triad boss - Matajiro - suddenly felt a hard kick on his shin as someone seemingly tried to wrestle him to the ground. But Matajiro was built as a barrel and in the same motion that he turned around, he would seek to throw the assailant off his back and on to the ground, something he had done with far heavier opponents before.
"Who are you?!? And what did you do to my men!" he asked angrily giving Aki a stern look. "Oohh I see, you're with them!" he said and glanced at the carriage which was now full ablaze. "It was bold of you to try something like this, but this is the end for you and your friends! You know too much!" Matajiro said and drew his sword and walked towards Aki with menacing steps.
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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 May 13, 2018 16:19:11 GMT -8
Amai's attention drew towards the door as well as Taro grew more frantic, and her eyes widened slightly as she learned that his suspicions were correct. She could already see some smoke coming in through the door...
She quickly calmed herself down though, panicking would do her no good here. She ran up to Taro and tried to push open the door with him, perhaps both of their strength combined would be enough to open the door, she figured.
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Torakichi
Established
Winner
Roleplay posts: 32
Age: 25
Physical Description: A man of somewhat below average height, but with a fairly strong build. He has black hair which is often unkempt and a ratty beard which indicates his lack of care in shaving rather than a conscious choice. Torakichi believes it looks "rakish", however this hasn't translated into much luck with the ladies.
Clothes and Equipment: Torakichi is dressed in a pair of baggy-kneed leggings, and a short kimono top, much like most other townsmen. He has a nearly empty coin-purse hanging from his belt, and sometimes wears a bandana across his forehead. He wears wooden geta on bare feet. He also possesses a shambolic umbrella.
Allegiances: Himself
Registered: Nov 29, 2017 15:05:36 GMT -8
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Post by Torakichi on May 15, 2018 9:04:58 GMT -8
“You haven’t asked me anything! How do I know what you want to know!” Torakichi whined at Amai as she threatened him. Truly, he would probably tell them pretty much anything if they actually told him what they wanted. So far he had no idea.
He looked around wild eyed, as the smell of smoke reached him. He struggled in his bonds, watching Taro and Amai go to the door to try to force it open. “Let me help with the door! I’m pretty strong! You just need to untie me! I don’t want to die! I don’t want to burn! Burning is the worst death! HEEEEEELP! HEEEEEELP!” he started yelling. Maybe if they untied him and gave him something to do he would shut up.
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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 May 17, 2018 12:05:18 GMT -8
The door wouldn't budge. This wasn't going to work! Taro spun around to face Amai, eyes wide. "Mimani-san, I have a plan, but there's something really important you all need to do!" he told her. "Take Torakichi and Haya-san and turn away from the door. The flames might get into your eyes otherwise! You need to trust me, okay?" He smiled at her innocently. "I'm going to try something!"
The urgency in the young man's eyes might have spurred Amai into action. Had all three obeyed, Taro would retrieve the fan from his obi, then stand several steps away from the door. He held the fan in his right hand and splayed it out as he took in a large breath.
Then, all at once, he stretched his arm back as far as it would go, and like a pitcher tossed his arm forward, causing a massive gust of air to sweep forward and smash against the door.
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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 May 17, 2018 21:25:44 GMT -8
Aki landed roughly on the ground, rolling to disperse some of the impact. Glancing at the flaming cart, and then at the Triad leader after he repelled her, a snarl crossed the healer's face. As he began to approach her, she prepared to crawl back and recover to her feet, but he seemed to notice something and quickly began to move - to the side. In the next instant, the door blasted open, broken wood spraying everywhere.
Although Aki had been off to the side, avoiding most of the shrapnel, a large board arced through the air, landing directly on her left foot as it prepared to support her weight. She landed flat on the ground again, letting out a scream. As the woman pushed herself up again, waving away the dust and smoke, she checked her ankle. Pain shot up her body as she put pressure on it, and it was swollen and red. She hissed, looking for the leader through the confusion, but could not spot him immediately. Although Aki was still disoriented and her thoughts scattered, she pieced together that the only people who would want to break through the door would be her comrades.
"I'm in front of the door, one more, the leader, on the left...no, your right as you come out! Be careful!" she shouted, and then broke into coughs from the pain and dust.
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Orchard Viper Triads
Established
Roleplay posts: 30
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Mar 19, 2018 12:09:40 GMT -8
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Post by Orchard Viper Triads on May 18, 2018 12:56:21 GMT -8
"Huh..? You ain't getting away little thing!" The Triad snarled, though before much else happened the door blew open as if some powerful gale was unleashed from inside the warehouse. "Wh...!" Matajiro exclaimed, as the cart itself was tossed forwards tumbling a few times before coming to a halt several meters behind Matajiro, but filling the air around him with burning hay.
"Aarrhh... get this crap away!" he yelled as he waved his arms and sword in front of him trying clear the vicinity of the small burning bits that were both painful on the skin and hindered his vision along with the smoke that had now spread. Coughing a bit as the smoke lifted slightly and realizing that his little scheme had failed, he turned tail and while halfway crouching trying to covertly make his way out of this sticky situation. He was under no illusions that he was a match for whoever of them who could create such a mess.
"... better retreat for now..." he said muted as he shielding his mouth with his sleeve, his eyes turning red and irritated from the intense smoke and little embers still smoldering in his hair.
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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 May 21, 2018 17:04:43 GMT -8
Amai followed the order without thinking. It was a time of crisis and she knew she had to act quickly without pause, and she trusted Taro to have a plan. Turning away from the door, she made sure the others turned away and she closed her eyes.
A few moments later she heard wood splintering and quickly turned around opening her eyes to see the doors blasted open much to her surprise. A momentary thought crossed her mind, like how the doors were now broken open, but she quickly jumped into action, grabbing Torakichi and dragging him with her out of the burning building quickly with one hand. In her other hand she now held her katana.
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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 May 24, 2018 13:04:05 GMT -8
With so much smoke and dust swirling around, Taro was forced to rely on his hearing for any amount of spacial awareness. He ran ahead of Amai, Torakichi, and Haya, knowing that he had the most advantage with his hands relinquished from the burden of carrying an entire uncooperative, wriggling, screaming man.
No. Wait.
That scream wasn't Torakichi. That was a woman's scream. Taro's eyes narrowed. Aki. Where had she gone? He had not seen her since before they entered the warehouse. Taro quickened his pace, haste urging him on through the smoke. He tried to fan much of it away, but he had to be careful: too much and he might make it worse, or blow away his cover.
His ears picked up a sound that was unmistakably Aki's voice this time. "Kiyo-san!" he cried, hurrying towards where he could best hear the source. "Where are you?!"
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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 May 24, 2018 20:00:29 GMT -8
The smoke billowed in her vision, obscuring everything, and the only thing she could hear were the voices coming through them. A loud yelling, which would be the Triad leader, but amidst all the other sound, Aki couldn't tell where he was. The second voice would be Taro, presumably from the location of the door. Aki briefly considered the danger of giving away her location again, but decided it was worth the risk and called out, "I'm just in front! The smoke isn't as bad, just watch your footing! I'm okay, I just fell over," she added, hopefully emphasizing that she wasn't an easy target.
Pushing on the dirt to gain some distance and get a bit of a vantage point on the scene, the woman scooted back away from the burning building. She did her best to watch for the silhouettes of people exiting the cover of the smoke, wary of the enemy from the sides, and expectant of Taro from in front of her.
Her needles had disappeared somewhere in the scuffle, but just to be safe, she retrieved one more, wincing and coughing out the remnants of some smog in her lungs. Although it would be little use from her position on the ground, it was still better than nothing. All she could do now was wait for help.
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