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[center][h2][color=beige]Kirei[/color],  [color=firebrick]Vară[/color], & [color=lightskyblue]Lavinia[/color][/h2][/center]
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[hider=A morning in Otomo][Youtube]https://youtu.be/h5_pIvOPRGI[/Youtube][/hider]


[i]Otomo Village[/i][sub][@PaulHaynek] [@Rune_Alchemist] [@Xaltwind] [@Riffus Maximus][/sub][hr]

It was early morning in Otomo Village, quite early in fact. Most people were still in their homes, not having set up shop or begun the day’s work. Lady Kyouko perhaps chose this time purposefully, in that regard, for the members of the newly formed taskforce to assemble at the rendezvous point. Some of the members began coming into view, a pretty colorful cast of people, as Kirei expected. The warrior opted to relax on a nice makeshift seat while he ate a bit of breakfast before heading out to Shizuyama. 

[color=beige]”Hey now, Kyouko-san,”[/color] He began. [color=beige]”There’s no need to mention that name here. This isn’t the Mist Continent after all. Kirei’s fine, and it’s a pleasure to meet you all.”[/color] He made a friendly wave to the gathered mamono, his eyes were closed but he donned an affable smirk on his face. [color=beige]”As the good lady here stated, I’ll be leading this band into Shizuyama for the duration of this mission. Let’s work well together, yeah?”[/color]

His teammates consisted, so far, of a water dragon with an accent, who appeared to be a pirate of some sort. The other was Lady Kyouko’s maid, who finally showed up after being an hour late. She practically tackled her mistress, crying and sobbing as she had to temporarily bade her farewell. The scene was apparently funny to another new arrival, A werecat and a Baphomet, the latter the source of the laughter. Kirei wasn’t used to seeing such a monster, as they weren’t common around these parts. They were extremely powerful though, good he thought. [color=beige]”I believe that you’ll find my capabilities to be more that qualified for this role, miss.”[/color] He responded to the small scythe wielder. 

Shortly thereafter, another new arrival had made her way there. [color=firebrick]”Urgh…”[/color] She moaned and yawned as she came up, clearly in a foul mood. [color=firebrick]”It’s too early for this…”[/color] Eventually reaching the group, she took a moment to survey her teammates, along with Lady Kyouko herself. [color=firebrick]”Good Morning Lady Whitescale. Hail to the rest of you. Rejoice, for you now stand in the presence of the esteemed Vară Riemsianne. Soon, my demon clan’s name shall be known far and wide. I am also someone who would much rather be in bed right now…”[/color] The orange haired girl was apparently a demon from a house of some renown, wanting to further spread her family’s fame.

[color=firebrick]”Hey! It’s rude to eat whilst someone speaks, knave!”[/color] She snapped, eyes dead on the hooded man enjoying his sashimi. 

[color=beige]”Oh? Apologies Lady…Riemsianne was it? I figured that if I chewed quietly, it wouldn’t disturb your little speech there”[/color]

She didn’t seem to care much for Kirei’s witty retort. [color=firebrick]”As a demon of noble birth, it is our natural duty to teach humans proper decorum. Shall I teach you some manners?”[/color]

[color=lightskyblue]”Now, now, let’s save the fighting for when we arrive at our destination.”[/color] A voice with no discernable origin suddenly rang out in the vicinity of the taskforce. A startled Vară jumped a bit and started to look around frantically. [color=firebrick]”Wah!! Who’s there?!”[/color] 

Kirei turned to the side a little way from the demoness, as a shroud of darkness began to form. From it emerged a woman wearing unique clothing and carrying a peculiar staff that signified that she was a caster of some sorts.  [color=lightskyblue]”Don’t fret, Lady Riemsianne, the voice came from me. My name is Lavinia Isabella, a caster here on behalf of the Witch’s Association. But, you can just call me Lavi. My apologies for being late, but I’m ready and waiting.”[/color] The woman who introduced herself as Lavinia emitted a strange aura, it was a bit unsettling. 

Kirei turned to Kyouko. [color=beige]”Alright, I believe that’s everyone. What are your plans for actually getting to the island, Kyouko-san?”[/color]