[centre][color=darkred][h2] Tohsaka Hideyoshi [/h2][/color][/centre]
[centre][h3] Tohsaka Manor, to Forest Outskirts [/h3][/centre]
[centre][@Seirei No Hai][@ManyThings][@Crusader Lord][/centre]


The young master of the Tohsaka family sat somberly in the room which had doubled as both the study and workshop for the family head since the construction of the manor itself.  It was a very neat and tidy place with everything in order, there was very little excess of anything and overall it truly reflected the disciplined and dedicated heart of their family.  It was a place that one could truly be relaxed, yet there was a slight tension in the air.  Although it may be more accurate to call it a sense of nervousness, which was a rare thing for the young master.  In truth it was regret.  Regret from a man whose aspirations were large and had been blindsided by a disaster, awakening him to the fact that in many ways he was powerless.  But still he was the head of a noble family of magi.  He had acted swiftly and confidently, preparing the defences of the manor to the best of his abilities.  He would not admit defeat but as it may become inevitable should fate will it so his hand was forced, and so he prepared the most valuable belongings of the Tohsaka family to be moved from the manor should retreat become necessary.

Hideyoshi's top priority was ensuring the protection of the manor.  However he simply could not ignore the extreme threat that the inferno posed to others.  It was not only his life that was in danger and as the owners of Fyuki it could be said that to protect its people was his duty.  There was also his neighbours, the Matous and in the forest, the Einzberns.  If the inferno consumed the Tohsaka manor them the Matou manor would have surely fallen alongside it.  If this were the case it would not be such a stretch for the forest to be in danger next.  It was a thought that had been on his mind since the opening moments of the war, perhaps he had been arrogant to not have taken action.  But now he was sure of it.  Hideyoshi stood up firmly, now wearing a black garment that had been gifted to him by the church, a crucifix necklace had been placed around his neck and his fists had been wrapped in bandages.  Items had been hidden safely in his clothing and he collected his bo staff that had been resting against the wall.  Picking up a rather large bag, packed full of unknown items, he hoisted it over his shoulder and made his way out of the manor.  His eyes showing nothing but drive he called out to his servant in a deep and powerful voice fitting for a ruler.  [color=darkred][b]“Saber.  It's time.”[/b][/color] Although few words were spoken the entire atmosphere of the manor had been changed.

Forcefully opening the front door Hideyoshi exited his family's home.  Addressing the host of familiars that had been sent by the Matous immediately.  [color=darkred][b]“I apologise for keeping you waiting…  I believe it would be in both of our interests to form an alliance here in order to ensure the survival of both of our families.  Truth be told I should have reached out sooner.”[/b][/color]  Hideyoshi paused and gave the host of familiars a slight bow to apologise before he once more spoke to his servant.  [color=darkred][b]“Saber, I ask of you to focus on aiding Lady Matou in anyway that you see fit, whether that be hunting down The one whom is responsible for this, or defending our manors with the Matou servant.”[/b][/color] After announcing that to both his servant and the host of familiars he continued on [color=darkred][b]“I shall be heading to meet with the Einzbern master alone to form an alliance.  Hopefully they will be inclined to aide us.”[/b][/color]  There was little time to waste and Hideyoshi had no intention of running away from the inferno.  He would move as fast as his body allowed him to.  If he was lucky then he could get their attention at the forest outskirts.  Simply nodding in the direction of Saber and then to the Matou familiars before he dashed off at a startling speed.  The heavy bag may as well have not been carried over his shoulder, but even without taking that into account Hideyoshi was moving at a speed that very few humans could hope to match.