[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]
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[hr][b]Shizuyama Wilderness[/b]: [@PaulHaynek] [@Rune_Alchemist][hr]

Kirei began his walk out of the temple, alongside Nyla and Lord Takeshi. Whilst trekking through the wilderness, Kirei looked as though he was a humble passerby enjoying the scenery, as opposed to being a noble warrior on a mission to fight off invaders. He turned to Takeshi who addressed his earlier inquiries into the land's troubles. 

[color=beige]"Well, our employer had already filled us in with the most important details. Like, how Varjo used to be on good terms with Shizuyama, but when they started making unreasonable demands for resources and weapons your lands couldn't provide, that's when everything started going down hill."[/color] He said, rubbing his chin, but still carrying a relaxing smile. [color=beige]"But, she didn't really explain [i]why[/i] it is that these lands despise the yokai so much. Was there some type of past war or enslavement? I mean, I figured after the Great Change, that would cause at least some changes in the social systems here. Do the people here even know about it?"[/color]

Kirei removed his hood as they walked, wanting to let the wind blow on his white hair. [color=beige]"Part of me still feels like your father is still alive, Takeshi-dono, so I'd let that lift your spirits, if only even slightly. If you don't mind me asking, what type of man is he?"[/color]

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[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]
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[hr][b]Takamori Quest[/b]: [@PaulHaynek][hr]

(Currently in collab)

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[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]
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[hr][b]Kazenosuke's House[/b]: [@PaulHaynek] [@The Irish Tree](Vivian)[hr]

Varã didn't protest to Vivian joining her on her quest to Kazenosuke's home. The trip didn't take along, as Takeshi himself stated earlier. Eventually, they found themselves near a small house by the river. There were a group of men talking, one of them was easy to guess was Kazenosuke himself due to his eastern garb. However, the other man he was speaking with was the same man who killed Sidonus. She didn't know the name of the man, and she didn't give a damn, all she could feel was the rage building up inside of him just looking at his masked mug. 

They appeared to be talking about something, but Varã was too full of ire to have paid attention. The masked man and the group of Varjans had left before Varã could go to him, but that didn't stop her from stomping over to Kazenosuke. 

[color=firebrick]"You're Kazenosuke, aren't you?"[/color] Varã said to the swordsman. [color=firebrick]"Lord Takeshi wants to know why you didn't join the battle at the beach. And [i]I[/i] want to know why you were speaking with that despicable, murderous man in the mask!"[/color] She snapped, eyes full of fiery chagrin.