[hr][center][color=Goldenrod]S T E E L P E R F E C T I O N : S O V E R E I G N W I N D [/color][/center][hr] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/sGchRtt.jpg[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/wMCyntf.png[/img][/center] [hr][b]Terauchi Temple[/b]: [@PaulHaynek] [@Rune_Alchemist] [@The Irish Tree] (Vivian)[hr] Kirei got up from his sitting place and made his way over to Varã and Vivian, the latter violating the personal space of the demoness. [color=beige]”My, my, I suppose it's good to see new members getting along so fast!”[/color] He said in a jovial tone. [color=beige]”Apologies for not formally introducing myself. As the appointment captain of this force, it's quite unprofessional.”[/color] He removed his hood, revealing his snow white hair. [color=beige]”My name is Kannazuki Kirei, it's a pleasure to meet you Ms. Vivian of...Lyonesse, was it? It seems the other two ladies decided to show themselves to the mess quarters, pity. As long as they don't cause a ruckus, I see no problems. In the meantime...”[/color] Kirei then turned to Takeshi, who stated he would go looking for this Kikyo character - person of great importance to the young lord. A budding lover, perhaps? Nyla had quickly decided that she would accompany the lord on this task, as it would likely be too dangerous for him to go alone. [color=beige]”Make that three.”[/color] He said to Takeshi, walking up to both him and Nyla. [color=beige]”I would much like to continue discussing the situation of the island with the young lord, captain-ly duties and all that. Plus, I feel that he'd benefit greatly having my blade at his side.”[/color] [hr][center][color=lightskyblue]I C Y C R E E D : B E W I T C H I N G D A R K N E S S[/color][/center][hr] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/5S1Pne9.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/THhHeQC.png[/img][/center] [hr][b]Terauchi Temple[/b]: [@PaulHaynek] [@The Irish Tree](Vivian)[hr] The Umbra Witch also introduced herself formally, but didn't deign to get up from where she sat. [color=lightskyblue]”I suppose I should also set a better example, as a representative of the Witch Association. Greetings, my name is Lavinia Isabella, some know me by my moniker the Umbra Witch. Don't get too hung up on that though, as I'm sure we'll become fast friends. I'm familiar with your kind, Lady Lyonesse, though you may not have heard too much about mine. Nonetheless, welcome to the taskforce! Let's work well together, shall we?”[/color] At that point, she got up on her feet, making her way toward the southwest exit of the dojo. [color=lightskyblue]”This Takamori fellow sounds interesting, perhaps my archery skills we'll be enough to win him over to our side. Of course, I have other methods of 'persuading' him if need be.”[/color] Lavinia understood very well the nature of the island, and the relationship it had with yokai. Perhaps it was her nature as a mamono, or her pride as a witch, but something about that made the challenge even more tantalizing. Beside, this seemed like it was going to be a treacherous job, so she might as well flirt with a strong male to lighten up the mood. Plus, a part of her was curious to find out if his eyes could see throuugh her darkness. She then made her way toward the direction Takeshi mentioned his dojo would be located. Whether anyone followed her or not. [hr][center][color=firebrick]N O B L E S S E O B L I G E : S O U L O F F I R E[/color][/center][hr] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/KJzNOL8.jpg[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/vhVgBGr.png[/img][/center] [hr][b]Terauchi Temple[/b]: [@PaulHaynek] [@The Irish Tree](Vivian)[hr] [color=firebrick]"H-Hey! Just what is the meaning of this?!"[/color] Varã exclaimed, quite exasperated at Vivian's close inspection of her person. It was unknown to the fire noble that those of the Glacies species feed off of heat, so it was no wonder why Vivian fluttered around her like a butterfly on a flower. [color=firebrick]”Dirt and gravel exist [i]nowhere[/i] within the fashion of the Riemsianne household, I assure you! Now, please getting so close to me! It's rather uncomfortable and...people might start to get the wrong idea... [sub]I mean, I don't swing that way, but I've never actually tried it before...[/sub]”[/color] Before she realized it, half of the taskforce was already preparing to leave the temple to do their part in aiding the natives, with the other two sisters having made their way into the mess hall. She attempted to recall Takeshi's description of all of the allies who didn't join the battle at Sanjo, but got stuck an a specific term. [color=firebrick]”Umm...what's a ronin?”[/color] She ask, head tilted with an expression of confusion. [color=beige]"A wandering samurai."[/color] Kirei answered. [color=beige]"More specially, it is a warrior who no longer pledges their blade to a master, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, and let the winds take them wherever. Essentially, a vagabond fighter. Such a thing is rather frowned upon in society."[/color] Kirei's explanation, while easy enough to follow, caused Varã to frown a bit herself. She imagined that must've meant that Kazenosuke had left the Oja family's service to live as a hermit in the woods. Why would anyone do such a thing, and it was especially frustrating in the island's time of need! At that moment, she had made up her mind. [color=firebrick]"Such behavior will [i]not[/i] be tolerated! I'm going to go find this Kazenosuke fellow and insist that he join us, even if I have to drag him back here by his ear!"[/color] She said, practically storming off down the river. While she wouldn't admit it, another reason why she chose to seek out the ronin was because Takeshi also stated that he lived closest to the temple. Unfortunately, in her tirade, she didn't even consider Takeshi's statement that he was an incredibly powerful swordsman. Her impulsivity may have led her to a rude awakening, if Takeshi's warning was to be taken seriously.