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 May 25, 2018 19:47:55 GMT -8
Looking around in the smoke filled chaos Amai didn't know where to go momentarily as she stepped out into the sunlight. Torakichi was also getting pretty heavy and she didn't know how much further she could drag him along with all the smoke billowing about. She had already started choking on it and was coughing after all.
With Taro running ahead though she had to try, and would continue dragging him along with a grunt of effort. She couldn't untie him, or he would run away. Torakichi was pretty heavy though and she wasn't making good progress. Her head began pounding as well... and her vision blackened around the edges as she dragged him through the smoke.
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Orchard Viper Triads
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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 27, 2018 2:12:28 GMT -8
However before he finally left the place he realized that he had made a miscalculation. If they were to escape with Torakichi, they would sure get something out of the coward at some point. He had to do something, and as he turned around he heard the woman's call for help. She was no doubt a friend of them and thus he might be able to use her to his advantage.
He hadn't walked very far and he knew exactly where he had tossed and such he made his way quite directly through the smoke finding her before the others.
"Well hello again dear..." he said and bared his teeth at Aki while drawing his katana. He was under no illusion that getting too close to the woman would be safe and thus kept almost a sword's distance between the two.
"Turn around and face the warehouse with your hands where I can see them!" the Triad commanded as he pointed his sword at Aki. If Aki complied the first one to make it through the smoke would find the triad standing behind Aki with his sword placed close to her neck. "Don't you dare come closer you bastards or this one will lose her head!" he said threateningly. "If you want her back you'll give me Torakichi!" he stated loud and clearly. "You clearly get the better end of this bargain!"
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Aki Kiyokichi
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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 29, 2018 18:59:37 GMT -8
Aki smirked, noting the scorches and scratches which lightly covered the leader. "You look good," she said dryly, placing the needle in between the sword and her neck, though she didn't realistically expect it to help much. "I hear the brothel whores love the 'slightly charred' appearance nowadays."
Under her kimono, she tensed her body, preparing to drop to the ground and roll away should the situation require it. However, for now, she would be content to wait for her allies to appear from the smoke.
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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 31, 2018 12:55:31 GMT -8
The smoke parted for just a brief moment around Taro. It was just enough time for him to glance Aki and the ruffian towering over her. Just enough time for him to raise his hand to his lips, hoping that the young woman would take notice before he disappeared again. He maneuvered around in the smoke to find Amai and Torakichi, who were out in the sunlight. "Minami-san," he said, calling to her in a hushed voice. "Did you hear what they said? They have Kiyo."
Eyeing Torakichi, he popped a brow. "Give me one reason I shouldn't be trading you in for the girl," he told the man sternly. "If you continue to be useless, things won't look good for you. Don't you think?"
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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 31, 2018 18:37:53 GMT -8
Amai eventually made it out of the smoke, coughing a bit as she did so. Taro would approach shortly thereafter, informing her of Kiyo's plight, "Yes I heard..." she said, eyeing the bandit who had Kiyo. Amai wasn't sure what to do about the situation, she wasn't fast enough to kill the man before he killed Aki. She then seemed to think of something, "I have a plan, follow my lead," Amai said quietly to Taro.
She would then begin to drag Torakichi over to the bandit, slowly approaching the man who held Aki, stopping a comfortable distance from him, and dropping Torakichi, "There you go, we'll give you Torakichi if you let her go unharmed," she said.
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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 Jun 7, 2018 10:44:55 GMT -8
As the woman dragged him through the smoke and seemed to hesitate, Torakichi started to beg her “Untie me! I won’t run away! We’ll get out of here quicker!” His voice was still wheedling but starting to get hoarser from the smoke they both couldn’t help but breathe.
He wasn’t clear exactly what was happening as he was dragged into the light, and was blinking smoke from his eyes when the young man who betrayed him started to talk to him. “I … I don’t …” He still had no idea what they wanted, but he was under the impression that the Triads would have no compunction killing him to stop that information getting out. “I’ll tell you everything you want to know! And I’ll help you get her back! What use was it of you kidnap me if you just give me straight back? You’d look bad. Listen, kid, untie me and I swear I’ll be of use to you…” And his pathetic eyes stared up at Taro, appearing to shimmer with unshed tears.
But as Amai started dragging him towards the bandits he started yelling again. “No, no! I don’t wanna go back to them! They’ll probably kill her anyway! HELP! HELP GUARDS! GUUUUUAAAAAARDS!” Even a trip to Reisui prison would be better than this nightmare, he just had to hope the local law enforcement turned up and quick.
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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 Jun 8, 2018 10:46:34 GMT -8
The Triad leader glanced at Aki displeased.
"Hrmpf... you be happy you have any value to me right now you stingy hag." he mumbled to Aki otherwise unimpressed by her taunts. "The whores I go to have learned to speak politely to me. I could teach you the same manners if I had a thick rope and half an hour to spend with you." he said and chuckled, though his grin turned serious as he saw Amai and Torakichi emerge from the smoke.
The noise from Torakichi shouting was not only annoying but also put him at more risk than necessary.
"Fine, you made the right choice." the Triad said to Amai while giving Torakichi a malicious smile. "However there's one part of him I don't fancy bringing with me." he said and pointed at Amai with a stern face making a slicing movement with his finger.
"Cut off his tongue and we'll make the switch!" he said in a commanding voice. "Do it quickly now!" he said and pressed his katana closer to Aki's throat, only the pick lodged between the blade and neck made sure that no blood was drawn.
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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 Jun 11, 2018 18:48:08 GMT -8
Taro stared at Torakichi while he wailed and pleaded, his own expression contemplative. He turned to look at Amai, then at the gangster that had Aki. His fan tapped against his lips thoughtfully.
"Torakichi," sang the young man. "I think that guy's right, you know? You talk too much!"
He looked toward Amai, a small smile on his lips. "Should I hold him, and you do the honors?"
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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 Jun 21, 2018 13:08:43 GMT -8
Amai didn't really know what to do at that moment, so she decided to go along with it.
"Alright... I will do it myself, no need to worry," she said, in response to Taro. She sheathed her katana then, opting to use her wakizashi to do the honors. They would just have to find another way to get information out of Torakichi she supposed.
She grabbed his hair then, yanking his head up as she drew her sword closer to Torakichi's face...
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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 Jun 29, 2018 13:17:32 GMT -8
Torakichi realised he was in a desperate situation. He was sweating hard from all the heat and the fear, making the ropes that bound him, that weren't especially tight and had become looser from movement, slip a little against his skin. He hadn't been expecting for a moment that they would actually comply with the Triad's suggestions, but it looked like Taro and Amai were both serious. In pure desperation, he had stopped screaming and was now looking for a way to save his skin. When the wakizashi came close to his face, Torakichi raised his bound hands suddenly and sliced the ropes free on the blade that she had held out before him. Leaving a good handful of hair in her hands as he jerked away from her grip, Torakichi flopped to one side, before getting onto his feet quickly. Still hampered by the ropes he began to hop away in an ungainly fashion, throwing himself towards the screen of smoke that still billowed from the building.
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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 Jun 30, 2018 10:41:21 GMT -8
The Triad's mustache curled upwards as a grin appeared.
"Seeing such loyal underlings make me so happy!" he exclaimed and laughed. Though the Triad's laugh was suddenly stifled as the guy in question seemed to slip out of their grasp by some otherworldly account of luck.
"Wh-what you useless..!" the Triad exclaimed towards Amai and Taro seeing Torakichi slip out of their grasp and make his escape into the smoke. In a brief moment the Triad leader had concerned himself so much about whether to command his two new underlings to chase Torakichi down or do it himself, all the while he heard people being drawn to the commotion, that he had lowered his katana from Aki's throat to her shoulder. His glance dotted back and forth between the smoke screen Torakichi had run into and the opposite direction where voices were closing in.
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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 Jul 1, 2018 18:55:33 GMT -8
In the brief distraction provided by Torakichi, Aki did not hesitate to seize her chance to escape the situation. As soon as the Triad member's gaze flickered away again, she brought herself low to the ground to avoid his standing attack range. In one swift motion, she pulled herself closer to him and lashed out at his kneecap with her uninjured foot, aiming to knock him off balance or even to the ground and give her allies an opportunity to stop him.
Regardless of the success of her move, she would then attempt to roll away towards the approaching commotion, wrapping her arm around her face to prevent choking on dust.
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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 Jul 12, 2018 11:01:20 GMT -8
Amai initially held onto Torakichi tightly, planning on not letting him go, but then she thought of a new plan and as she decided to follow it her fingers 'slipped' and let go of Torakichi's hair. Moments later, he was hopping away and Amai stood there seemingly shocked for a moment as she looked at him hop away. As the Triad scolded her and looked around in his distraction, however, Amai also stepped forward, her expression hardening into a scowl.
At the same moment Aki launched into action, Amai did as well, swinging her sword high, over Aki, at the Triad in a horizontal motion. Even if he stayed on his feet he would now have to deal with Amai's attack as well.
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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 Jul 18, 2018 21:16:47 GMT -8
Everything happened at once. One moment, Aki had a weapon pointed in her direction and Amai had her hands full with Torakichi as they were about to sever his tongue. Taro had other plans, though those were quickly changed as both Aki and Amai sprung into action.
The young man scrambled to get beside the herbalist, springing off of his right heel to skid into place, bringing the steel fan up just in case the bandit managed to get any bright ideas, even in such a bad situation.
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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 Jul 29, 2018 13:47:22 GMT -8
Torakichi kept expecting someone to catch up with him. A hand on his shoulder, a sword through his back, but no. Somehow he had got away into the concealment of the smoke, and round the side of a building where it seemed relatively safe. He tried hard to hold his breath but ended up coughing and spluttering anyway. First things first, he had to get the ropes from his ankles, and, with his eyes streaming and finding it hard to breathe he finally got the ropes off and ran. As far as he could stand he ran in the smoke, and then out of it. Pausing to catch his breath, he took a note of his surroundings, and wondered what to do next. He couldn’t stay in Kiyonai with these crazy people trying to kill him and cut out his tongue, and made his way in zig zag fashion among the streets down to where the Nagai road left the city. He would stow away in a farmer’s cart or something and go to Xuandao. No one knew him there and he would be safe. Maybe he could make a new start for himself. He needed one.
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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 Aug 1, 2018 12:37:38 GMT -8
The Triad leader cursed as Aki kicked him on his knee and he instinctively raised his sword to strike Aki down though seeing the swift incoming attack from Amai he stepped back half a step blocking the incoming strike at the last possible moment. This had gone from bad to worse of him. Not only was Torakichi gone, but those damn people caused him a lot of trouble, and if the guys back in Xuandao learned that he had lost to a bunch of women he would be the laughing stock.
"Damn you..!" he muttered as he stepped back a couple of paces. If allowed to make enough space between him and Amai, he would turn tails and escape the scene, trying to use the smoke as concealment and blend into the crowd that seemed to be just on the other side of the smoke. Maybe it was best to go back to Xuandao now and inform the boss - maybe using the trip to modify the story slightly to his own benefit.
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Yasuke Shisou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 213
Age: 27
Physical Description: Sou Yasuke is about average in height and carries himself with a straight back and has his black hair tied up into a pony tail for practical purposes. Otherwise not bulky built you notice that he is indeed very muscular though his muscles are more of the shape of tree trunks and body wears the scars of both battle and hard work.
His eyes are brown and focused.
Clothes and Equipment: Sou Yasuke wears a traditional samurai rope and a hakama that fits a lower ranking officer of House Hizashi. He uses a standard katana and a wakizashi which he holds no special affection for.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Player's online availability : Sometimes at day but mostly evenings GMT +1
Registered: Sept 2, 2017 11:28:00 GMT -8
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Post by Yasuke Shisou on Sept 2, 2018 9:50:18 GMT -8
[Enter: Kojuro's Private Quarters ] As Yasuke and Kojuro had passed through the gate of the mansion Yasuke found himself in high spirits and with a wide grin he rested his arm on Kojuro's shoulders as he pulled out a little something from his yukata. "Here, this will clear your throat and lighten the mood!" Yasuke said and passed a small bottle to Kojuro as he looked at him anticipating Kojuro's skepticism. "It's sake, it's what we came for." he said and added. "We'll find a suitable place soon where we can lounge and enjoy our off time, Hiz... ehrm... Kawasaki-san!" he said and chuckled. The sun had almost set and one would start to notice other partying people around the streets passing in and out of inns and... 'the likes'. "So what are you looking for? A dance? A game? Or just something to quench the thirst to start off with? I'm sure we can find just about anything to suit your taste!" Yasuke said, thinking it must have been quite a while since he had seen the city from this view. At this point they were still in the classier part of the city but one would not have to pass many corners before they'd end up in a district where you would do well to keep your nose clean to avoid trouble. However some varieties of 'fun' where only to be found there. |
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Sept 6, 2018 12:30:56 GMT -8
He laughed, “Well, we could at least try out those judo techniques,” he had replied to Yasuke’s comment about bar brawls. At first it had been funny, but thinking about it started to take a little edge off Kojuro’s excitement as they left the mansion behind and made their way down the road towards Kiyonai city. It looked beautiful as always as it nestled below the mountains with the many waterways running through it that glinted in the lowering light.
He looked at the bottle that Yasuke held out to him as they paused on the road, and it reminded Kojuro of the last time Yasuke had pulled out a flask of sake from somewhere and offered it to him - when he had run off to that shack to rescue Naka-chan and ended up with the unexpected gift of a near fatal injury. He took the bottle this time and smiled crookedly. “Look, Yasuke, is this really a good idea?” he wondered, before taking a small swig from the flask.
“Last time we went off on our own it didn’t really have a good outcome, and,” he sighed, “I did kind of promise certain people that I wouldn’t go doing anything stupid…” He was torn between the idea of going out on a mysterious sake-swilling outing with Yasuke and the possibility of not living long enough to take Genji’s war to the Capital and oust the shogun. “So … lets go somewhere reasonably non-dangerous.”
He almost felt like a traitor to himself for suggesting such a thing, but that was better than being a traitor to the clan and the whole nation, which he would be if he ended up dead in an alleyway somewhere. “If I’m going to die this year, it’s going to be in battle for the Hizashi clan, and not before.” He took another sip of the sake and handed it back to Yasuke. “I’ll leave the choice up to you, it all sounds good, honestly.” Any entertainment was better than staying in his room.
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Yasuke Shisou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 213
Age: 27
Physical Description: Sou Yasuke is about average in height and carries himself with a straight back and has his black hair tied up into a pony tail for practical purposes. Otherwise not bulky built you notice that he is indeed very muscular though his muscles are more of the shape of tree trunks and body wears the scars of both battle and hard work.
His eyes are brown and focused.
Clothes and Equipment: Sou Yasuke wears a traditional samurai rope and a hakama that fits a lower ranking officer of House Hizashi. He uses a standard katana and a wakizashi which he holds no special affection for.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Player's online availability : Sometimes at day but mostly evenings GMT +1
Registered: Sept 2, 2017 11:28:00 GMT -8
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Post by Yasuke Shisou on Sept 7, 2018 23:06:57 GMT -8
"Ooh yeah, that would make sense and then you could really show me..." Yasuke said though it seemed like Kojuro quickly distanced himself from the idea. "I mean it's quite unlikely to happen." Yasuke said and shrugged. "Kojuro I know what you're thinking that we're reckless doing this and that you probably think you cheated death last time and won't have another chance." Yasuke said and took a deep breath. "But I assure you, if you stop jumping in front of knives, these things would happen less often!" Yasuke jested and grinned. "But yeah, there's bound to be expectations around you now and I suppose it's no less with Hizashi senior around." Yasuke commented, though he refrained from being too honest about what he thought of Ryuzo.
"Oi, you're selling me short here! If its war or just a bar brawl you have the best personal guard that can be found in Kiyonai right beside you!" Yasuke said and padded Kojuro merrily on the back. "There's no way I'll let you die or get hurt!" Yasuke said, though he reckoned there was no reason in trying one's luck either. "Alright I rarely go there, but it's a safe little joint where next to nothing ever happens." Yasuke said and would lead Kojuro a bit further down the street. 'Safe' was of course a relative word when going out for drinks with Yasuke...
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Sept 14, 2018 12:48:35 GMT -8
“Hmm,” Kojuro frowned a little. Yasuke had a point; that if he stopped throwing himself in the way of pointy bits then he might conceivably live longer. “Last time, and the time before,” he replied. The year was only just over halfway through and he’d already had two close calls. Sometime his luck had to run out, and he really did feel that his latest brush with death was the final warning he was going to get. Ryuzo was the least of his concerns right now, however. He wasn’t making decisions based on his father’s approval or lack thereof; that really was a fool’s errand.
He laughed, “Well, that’s true,” he replied. It wasn’t going to take much to convince Kojuro to go with Yasuke, but the fact that he had just made Yasuke one of his personal guards definitely helped. After all, if he didn’t trust Yasuke to protect him then what kind of judgement had he made appointing him? “Sure, somewhere safe,” Kojuro sighed, audibly disappointed, though he put on a smile for Yasuke. “So, do you normally drink sake walking down the street?” he asked, taking another swig of the sake bottle before passing it back to Yasuke, and adjusting his beard.
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