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     “This is a lot worse than I had expected…”

It had taken a while for her to talk to an NPC that was bothering some of the outsiders like herself and luckily, she was able to do so with this particular one. Most of them, though, had attacked her if she tried to talk to them and she was running out of ideas on how to calm them down. Protecting them from any of the outsiders that wanted to use this chance to cause harm to them wasn’t just enough; she needed to make sure they didn’t harm anyone innocent either.

It was hard trying to mediate between the two groups. She didn’t want to hurt anyone, but it seemed like she would have to raise her sword if they tried to hurt anyone. She sighed, turning towards the archer she had ran into with an uncertain look.

     “The area around here isn’t safe, so if you’d like to stick by me      as we tread to a more… less hostile area, you are free to do so.”

[fleureia]

@kyudoji

    Stumbling into the nearest alleyway wasn’t the way Sumia intended to start conversation with the stranger, even if she shouldn’t have been surprised at the turn of events. For once, she hadn’t tripped and fallen into him, but rather pushed him swiftly out of the way of another citizen, their eyes hungry for what Sumia could only assume was violence. Given the strange occurrences she’d been observing since her arrival, her defenses were up and it was better to be safe than sorry, especially considering the unfamiliar weapon she swore they had in hand.

     Once she was sure the perpetrator had walked past, she gathered her wits and managed to speak to the stranger she’d grabbed. Embarrassed with her actions, the knight spoke in broken fragments. 

     “A-are you okay? Um... I don’t know if you noticed that person, but they looked like they were really out to get someone, so I figured I’d step in... I’m really sorry to bother you! I’m not totally sure what’s happening around here.” Whatever it was, it seemed like a lot of senseless and uncontrollable violence.

[rxndheaven-blog]

     “Hamburgers and Hot Dogs?” He just blinked at the food that they were offering for the festivities at the organization he is now working for. All of it sounded so foreign to him. Though his curiosity was piqued wanting to try them out. They must be quite delicious to label them on the fore front of the poster. Plus the festivities could be a great opportunity to meet and get to know his colleges. Plus it was open to him bringing a friend and family along.

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@kyudoji

〔 槍 〕-  It still hurt inside.

Every day that passed by without having found Takumi - or having confirmed, without a doubt, that he wasn’t here - made Oboro’s heart ache. Never mind her duty to him as his retainer; as a person, Oboro cared for Takumi far more than was likely needed. After her encounter with the girl with the bow and arrow earlier, she expected that not even the most obvious of cues could help her track him down. There was nothing left to do now but scour the streets and hope that she’d simply chance upon him. 

A part of her wished she never did, though.

If he was here, then that meant that somehow, Oboro had failed him as a retainer, and could no longer face her beloved lord. And if he wasn’t here, then Oboro at least knew he wasn’t here, and hoped that Hinata could succeed where she had failed. Ironic, considering her general aptitude for the position compared to him, but she still trusted him explicitly. But what if Takumi was here? What would Oboro say to defend herself? Would she even need to?

Thoughts swirled through her head, though they all jostled back into place when she’d bumped into someone walking home. She was tired, and simply wanted to get home; as such, she was simply too tired to yell and defend her position on the sidewalk. It wasn’t as if she would just magically bump into the exact person she was searching for-

“L-Lord Takumi...?”

Fate had a funny way of working sometimes, she supposed.

[straycattales-blog]

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Her experiences with samurai had been wholly unpleasant. Witnessing them assault and murder her family, resulting in her owner’s suicide... to the grievances of her fellow bakeneko, tails severed into a nub by youkai slaying warriors. It led to her to being suspicious of nearly anyone wearing clothing resembling their traditional garb or even carrying a carrying a weapon of any kind.  But attacking on assumption would only bring her misfortune as previous encounters had taught her...

So Miike recruited some assistance to do some scouting. Unfortunately, it seemed to have backfired.

Swarming the legs of the silver headed man, dozens of cats pawed and meowed at him with a few jumping up to paw at his ponytail. She had only ask them to observe from a safe distance and observe him not flock him in a purring mass. She tried to gain back their attention with a few taps of her cane but none seemed to have noticed.

“... Do city cats know no discretion? How mortifying...”

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@kyudoji (*Liquid Voice* BROTHER! IT’S BEEN FAR TOO LONG!)

     Perhaps this day would shape to be better. Ryoma continued walking through the city to gain information on what sector had to offer for the citizens. It was interesting to think each section were so distinct from one another. It’s like he stepped into a different city. As he pressed on, he found himself glancing at a familiar figure. There was certainly no mistaking such a distinct style of hair. He surely hope that it was who he thought and not someone who bore a hairstyle.

     Though, once Ryoma got a look of his face. He mind was certain that it was indeed his brother.

     “Gods! Takumi! I am pleased to see that you are here and unharmed!”

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Father didn't tell him Takumi was here - that isn't surprising, as the two don't get along, even as they are now - but it's still disappointing, given that he knows Father knows Kiragi is his best friend, outside of Ophelia (and, really, does his own retainer count?).

When he sees the younger Hoshidan prince, he picks up the pace - not quite a run, he doesn't rate that, but it's... power-walking, at least.

"Prince Takumi! Prince Takumi, what a pleasure to see you here!" The excitement and speed bring a pink flush to his face, complimenting his red curls. "I have yet to see anyone else here!"

'Where's Prince Kiragi?' burns on his tongue, but he holds it back - the least he can do is show the Hoshidan prince the respect he's due.

[vinctusbellum]

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{✩}- « Oh... »

Well, this surely was interesting. Never before could’ve crossed her mind to end up in a place like this, let alone to meet with Takumi. Out of everyone, to see him surely left her with a rather sour taste in the mouth. 

{✩}- « I expected not to meet under such circumstances. Takumi, are you well, in a place like this? So far away from Hoshido we are now.»