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[b]Time:[/b] ~9AM
[b]Location:[/b] Outside Roshmi City's Royal Palace
[b]Interactions:[/b] Princess Mikazuki
[b]Mentions:[/b] [@Tae]
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Kuroi walked side by side with the princess, ignoring any gawks or glares by the passerby citizens. On the contrary to how many might act being side-by-side with the princess, Kuroi's stayed in front of him, only occasionally glancing over at the princess to make sure she hadn't disappeared somehow. His calm demeanor and how relaxed his body was could almost be seen as unnerving. Despite never having interacted with royalty personally, he was taking the whole situation incredibly well. If Mikazuki took a closer look at his face and read the intentions behind his calm expression, it was clear that Kuroi already had intentions and choices made long before he had met the princess.

[color=white]"With all due respect, princess. Although I agree with you on much what you are saying, I can not help but think that there is more nuance to this situation than I have been allowed to perceive. What you plan on doing with the skills I will teach you is up to you but there are two things I must make clear to you." [/color]

The vulpine stopped in his tracks and turned to look at Princess Mikazuki, examining her beautiful eyes and her slender body for a few moments. His ears twitched slightly as he took these moments of silence to quickly evaluate her. [color=white]"Do not take me for only being interested in training you for compensation's sake. I imagine my coffers could be overflowing after teaching you everything I know but that is not my intention. My intention is to keep you safe by teaching you how to keep yourself safe...that sort of instruction is not something that will come to you in a few days or weeks or even months' time. If your highness so wishes, I will take you on as a long-term student. Worry about compensation some other time...the fact of the matter is that you are a target who is at high-risk of being attacked...and so is the rest of your family."[/color]

He paused momentarily, exhaling softly before he quickly scanned the area around him in case of prying eyes or eavesdropping ears. Kuroi always was a vigilant one, especially if he was walking and talking with an individual of such a high profile.

[color=white]"The second thing you must know is that whether or not I will decide to personally act upon the political manner at hand is something else that I will know in due time. As for now, I will remain as your mentor...and if need-be, your personal guard. I suspect you are not the type to stay still in one place...and with all due respect, princess, I can not imagine you being safe travelling by yourself. Basic skills will only take you so far..."[/color]

A sigh came from his mouth, coupled with closed eyes. This was a lot to take in for the prodigious fox. He knew that if he left the princess to go off and do whatever she needed to do by herself, it would likely end up in murder...and much worse. Kuroi began to walk again, continuing his short journey towards the outskirts of the city where less eyes could gawk at them. [color=white]"Now then princess, my intentions are clear to you. I am willing to help you as your mentor if I had not already made that clear. Although, may I ask why you are armed from head to toe? I trust it was not because you wanted to come and see your teacher, now was it?"[/color]

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[b]Amas:[/b] 869 (800 in Bank | 69 in Pocket)

[b][u]Gear[/u][/b]

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⋆ See References in Character Log
* Sarong (Temporary, only for use in the tournament) 
⋆ Wakizashi
⋆ Two razor-sharp metal fans (they're quite aesthetically pleasing too]
⋆ Throwing Knives
⋆ Rope Darts
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[b][u]Items[/u][/b]

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⋆ Drystone (For sharpening weapons)
⋆ Gourd of water
* Sleeping Mat 
* Blanket

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