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by **Albedo28** » Wed Aug 10, 2016 1:10 pm

Ryuuji didn't even try to dodge the attack from Mizuno, knowing that he couldn't outmaneuver a bullet no matter his efforts in the heavy armor he wore. Though when he didn't feel any impact and the warning signal didn't start blaring in his mind, he looked to his supposed sister and let out a sigh, grabbing her quickly before she could reload and taking her off down the hall. "You need to practice more with that thing. You'll worry your brother sick if you can't at least protect yourself." He says, reprimanding her despite the fact he was glad not to be injured.

Rushing down the hall toward where he though he recalled seeing an open room that would make a decent hiding spot, Ryuuji halts as he passes by the stairwell and spots a rather awful mess with another Kikai standing in the middle of it. He curses silently and the family sword housed within his right arms sings to life as it juts out from his wrist, extending to its full length and showing off the inscription of the family name and motto along the flat. "In service to those who inherit salvation" reads the motto. "Hold tightly, Mizuno." Ryuuji orders the noble in his grip, shifting her to one side so he could hold her and still defend them both with his right. Though rather than engage his opponent, the Kikai inquisitor decides instead to make a quick retreat, not taking his vision off the heavily armored opponent on the stairs and ready to strike out should the assassin attack. "My first priority lies in your safety." He declares to the Shimada Noble. Trying to get a view of his surroundings without losing sight of the samurai Kikai, he looks for a window. Confident that he could survive a fall from this floor to a lower one, he readies himself to escape in a rather dramatic fashion, assuming the enemy didn't stop him first.

by **Meep Meepersons** » Wed Aug 10, 2016 1:38 pm

Puu sat with a massive blush on her face, did she insult the tiny woman? As she was being scrubbed down after inadvertently refusing the washing of her crotch, which didn't prevent her from stifining like she had hoped, Puu placed a hand to her neck and decided to reveal her intentions to the Poncle. "W-well, I am here to restore my tribe. I am the very last one, the only pink Oni left in the whooole world!" She explains, stretching her large arms out for emphasis. "To do so I need many wives to bare many children. My new tribe will be strong, stronger then all the others!" She says with a small but hope filled smill and a clenched determined fist. Though she was shy, there was a somewhat regal air to her, though a more primitive and primal one, the kind you see in an Alpha over-watching his flock, herd, or pack. "Th-that's why I came here!" She excllaims, turning her head to look at the poncle briefly before blushing and turning away again. "I.....think I waas tricked.....th-th-this ain't a place to get wives is it...?" She asks, a bit downtrodden by this realization, her fallen gaze dropping to her ripply reflection in the water she sat in. Her body, as she was scrubbed of the dirt of the forest and streets, was a bright hued pink, glistening with each seperate drop of water as it rolls off her skin from being washed. Each falling bead following the definition in her toned body when she moves, catching the light and drawing in ones gaze. Her wet silvery hair parting around her cute drill like horns, sticking to her cheeks and neck as they fall upon her shoulders, the tips of her hair looking as if she dipped them in Sakura dye, though surprisingly naturally occurring. Despite her current down mood, her 'oni club' was standing at attention, even peeking up from the waters surface, just waiting to be played with again. If she was in the mind frame to notice, she'd call it a traitor for being so readily eager.

by **Firehead** » Wed Aug 10, 2016 6:31 pm

Kentata let out a sigh of relief when she believed him. It would have been annoying to argue over his fee if she hadn't. The girl reacted protectively to the leader being under threat, and he was pretty sure she had almost called him by name. Perhaps her concern was a little more personal than she wished to let on. He was about to tell her he wasn't interested in getting involved when she tossed him the sack. It seemed rather light for 400 mon. Opening it confirmed it was a measly half of the agreed upon amount.

A low growl rumbled in his throat as he went to grab her hand to stop her from running off just yet. "Now see here. You already admitted it was that guys fault. If anything he should be covering the 200 mon, and since you actually know him I think it only fair you should pay me the full 400 and make him pay you back the 200 yourself." He almost went on to point out how short changing him after asking for his help made for some pretty bad business, but he didn't want to imply any interest in getting involved in her boss' fight. Besides, she seemed to be worried enough that he suspected she might just pay him the remaining 200 just so he'd let her go without further argument.

by **lilbooth** » Thu Aug 11, 2016 1:49 am

"Well there is a lot to work on. Endurance, agility, strength, of the body and the mind." She said as she offered a hand down to Hideaki. "Endurance is by far the hardest. We will run every morning till you can run no further. I hunt at dawn, so you can either join me then or we can run after breakfast. Your agility will increase only through repetitive stretching and meditation. Strength will be the easiest of your burdens. It will be built through labor, much like what you used to do on the farm. That and a traditional technique of Japanese archers." She said as she walked over to one of the many decorated statues in the dojo. From its feet, she retrieved an antique looking wooden bowl. She proceeded to fill the bowl with water and brought it over to Hideaki. She placed the bowl down and sat cross-legged in front of it. "The task is simple, you smack the water in the bowl and attempt to spill none." Which she aptly demonstrated. "You will do this whenever you have free time." She instructed. "But for now, we will practice striking and deflection. We avoid simple blocking at all costs, as it quickly wears down on the body, instead, we focus on redirection and shift the enemies attack away from ourselves. You will do the striking, and I the deflection and after ten hits we will switch. Any questions?" She asked as she fell into her stance.

by **Reaver** » Sat Aug 13, 2016 2:41 am

"Do not give me such a human title...." Sivir purred as she watched Kujo kneel before her and begin to eat the scraps."I am your alpha so you will call me as such. An apex predator that has decided to show you mercy and grace your life with my continuous presence while uplifting it with a higher purpose." Placing one of her upper hands on the top of her head so she could slowly push her face down towards the floor. She applied pressure until the bowl was on the ground and the girl was eating out of it on her hands and knees. "Yes... I will protect you. I will feed you. I will give you purpose. Surrender your worries, your dreams, your fears, your talents to me and I will give you a life worth living." Speaking softly to the hengekyokai and slowly petting her hair and rubbing the ears. Yes, it made sense that a predator as mighty as herself should take over for this pathetic piece of prey. There were many human words that could almost describe what she was doing; manipulation, conscripting, enslaving, coercion and such other words that sounded sinister, but Sivir knew the truth. This girl had been on borrowed time before meeting her, if Sivir hadn't caught her then someone else would have and they probably wouldn't have hesitated to end her life like she had. No, she was doing Kujo a service by leading her, and perhaps someday under her guidance she would become a predator instead of prey, but for now she would have to learn the pecking order. Maybe this had been how her father had felt when he had come down to find a suitable mate, surrounded by weakness and forced to bring the greatness out of some weak specimen. The idea of making an alpha out of this tankui girl so she could be mated was quite arousing and amusing but one that Sivir was willing to attempt should no worthy mates show themselves soon.

"Once you are done eating I want you to tend to my body while I prepare to for this tournament. My Kanabo needs to be repaired and I will have to do it. You will use a sharpening knife to prepare my talons and body spikes for the fights ahead of me. Then you will polish my armor and helmet. Work well and efficiently and I will allow you to sleep in my bed for comfort and warmth." Figuring that a good place to sleep and Sivir's own approval should be adequate motivation for her to do a good job. Once the girl agreed and finished eating the leftovers, Sivir planned on showing her where she kept the sharpening knife before grabbing her own kanabo and bringing her into the forge room to begin repairs on her weapon. For now she could use some of Gojou's supplies but she'd put aside some of her own allowance to pay him back later since she didn't want to take advantage of his generosity.

by **FragranceofMtDew** » Sun Aug 14, 2016 5:46 pm

This... This was almost too much. Tripping on yet another goddamn root, her treasured sword flying out of her hands, the never ending screaming of the poor chump on the receiving end of her "attack", the faint scent of strawberries from those fucking panties that still lingered in her nostrils... This would almost be comical if it weren't happening to her and Izumi could just be hiding in a bush somewhere watching someone else go through this shit, but no this was happening and now she to deal with it, and fast as the other guard was already on top of her. Swiftly rolling aside to dodge the incoming sword, Izumi allows herself a brief moment to slam her metal fist powerfully into the ground in anger before jumping to her feet and rushing to vent the rest of her rage on that screaming bitch who had her sword. "Shut the fuck and DIE ALREADY!" She roars, ripping the blade out of his body only to plunge it back in again, going for the throat to ensure that he stayed silent before turning to deal with the other ronin.

by **An Ying Hu** » Sun Aug 14, 2016 9:11 pm

Yaena's suspicions seemed to be shared by Takeba, who did not tarry in moving to the door and arguing with the guard for her exit. The display of her sword was particularly worrisome, for if violence would start in a room full of nobles, it would mean the end of any possibility of peace, assuming this had not happened already. She had to get out and see what was transpiring and more importantly, she had to get the angry Kikai away from the guard.

Managing to put on her charming smile, she walked over to the door, as quick as her graceful moves would allow - she would not make herself look overly distressed as it would work against her at this point. "I was ordered by Lady Chiyome to report to her in the event of an emergency," she utters the half-truth. Though she did not actually have anything to report, it was the only way the courtesan saw to make use of it. ".. and please forgive my companion. She is concerned because she desires peace as much as we do. If something is transpiring against that peace, she can only be of more assistance outside," she says, casting a quick glance at Takeba and nodding.

by **Nobudi** » Tue Aug 16, 2016 4:32 am

Chiyome had finally stumbled upon an intruder. A few of her men were slain by a strange Kikai, reminiscent of a Samurai robed in his armor. The chains looked like snakes about to strike, which made her grit her teeth in frustration. While it was alone, it also had the terrain advantage. Attacking upwards was not a good option, and to rush into melee range would seem like Suicide. "Identify yourself, Kikai" she shouted at the strange assassin. "Surrender, or be fired upon." She nocked an arrow, ready to fire. Her men, those in front with a ranged weapon, followed suit.

by **VintageBass** » Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:13 am

When in doubt, try to be as innocent as possible and eventually they break. It's usually not something that Nori has to resort to, but it has saved her from time to time. Really she never intended any harm and this prejudice is only making people blind to those who simply are good hengeyokai that are visiting a good friend and helping others around town. Breaking the jailer to her cute charm is just another obstacle she has to get around, but it does mean getting out of the cell and being able to walk around freely. Once free, Nori wags her tail happily and bows to the jailer, thanking him for letting her go and she does not have any ill intentions towards him.

On the plus side, with the badge out and sticking out as much as it is, it does give her some protection while she's here. Maybe keeping it on at all times could give her a little protection outside?

Anyway, her lord is in trouble along with the other leaders here as well! Nori made her way up towards where everything is going on, all to check up on everyone to make sure they're all right. On the way, though, she stops dead in her tracks upon finding bodies of dead guards lying about, all cut and torn apart like they were paper. Nori can't believe what has happened here that she covered up her face to not only prevent herself from seeing this horrible mess, but also to prevent vomiting at the sight. Even her time on the battlefield she has never seen such a devastating display of destroying a person, multiple even, ever done before. Yet here it is and she can't fathom it right now.

Then there's who did this mess, a strange metal man donning samurai gear and looking towards the noble and another metal man, a Kikai she recalls. Her mind isn't working all that well at the moment, she is looking at a bunch of what were humans before her and it's not doing all that well for her. So, what's a puppy like her to do in this situation? She has the killer before her, or there's that cell she was in that she can go back into and wait for things to be over... yet this Kikai is rather dangerous and if he gets to where the lords are, that could be deadly. But Nori isn't in the best position to do anything against this person, so there has to be something she can do...

Perhaps finding a way around this might be best. Plus the less bodies to be have here, the better. The other guards behind the lady seem to be in a similar situation she's in right now, getting them to join her might be good, or at the least one of them. Tapping on the guard next to her, Nori silently tells him to move, hoping to get away from this and perhaps find some safety. At the very least Nori can find some others to help out, she really doesn't want to be caught in the middle of this!

by **Nicoffee** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 3:08 am

Kagomi