Shio
Almost simultaneously a Crackle and Lesser Fireball struck the side of the Red Nakumo Restaurant. The event turned Shio's attention to the impact point, as she watched as both spells seemed to strike the Red Nakumo, but do nothing to it. It was very puzzling. As her gaze shifted back to its former position, Shio caught a familiar face. While Shio's family was not one of the noble families, it had its role to play in the affairs of the East, thus she could easily recognize the oldest child of the Touhou family. Shio immediately thought about approaching her, but paused a moment later. Kasumi was of one of the noble families, and some were very formal and picky about conventions. If Shio had been of one of the noble families, it would have been less of an issue.
However, there had been a lot of gossip that had been filtered down about the girl. Nothing that Shio could easily remember, because it wasn't really relevant to any of her missions as a child, so she hadn't committed it to memory. It did, however, make Kasumi approachable. Shio wanted to do what 'normal' people might do when they saw someone they knew while travelling, as they had met a couple of times briefly, even if they didn't speak, so she took a breath and shoved in her chair, walking over to Kasumi with Kujaku side stepping own the railing to follow.
"You are Kasumi Touhou," Shio said when she got to the other girl's table, not really asking a question, but making the observation that she knew who she was. It was an incredibly awkward comment, given that Shio hadn't had much training on social graces.
"I am Shio Enyo," Shio followed up, in an equally as awkward fashion, giving a slight bow as her Kujaku finally arrived on the railing next to Kasumi's table. "We have met before. It was at one of the Suzaku Festivals. We didn't talk. This is my Kujaku."
The bird, seemingly having more sense with people than it's trainer made a strange noise as if to greet Kasumi. It was clear, however, that the bird was watching Kasumi closely, even though Shio was more than capable of taking care of herself should the interaction turn sour.
Innue Member
Sheep God
STATUS: Re-released our creature capture thread: roleplayerguild.com/topics/… 7 yrs ago
- Last Seen: 5 yrs ago
- Old Guild Username: Innue
- Joined: 12 yrs ago
- Posts: 1478 (0.33 / day)
- VMs: 1
-
Username history
- Innue 12 yrs ago
Status
Recent Statuses
7 yrs ago
Current
Re-released our creature capture thread: roleplayerguild.com/topics/…
9 yrs ago
Mostly Janna is best summoner name. Sadly, Project, that is mine.
9 yrs ago
FF12 Zodiac Age players - if you want to have the optimal party, PM me. Working on a spreadsheet to determine best party makeups and I will share it once done.
1
like
9 yrs ago
Too many things I want to write right now, which is resulting in 0 writing getting done. Yaaaaaay.
9 yrs ago
Pondering re-releasing my western fantasy thread. >.>
1
like
Bio
User has no bio, yet
Most Recent Posts
Xzayler said
Dammit. Im scared as shit of Tuuj's character. A kleptomaniac that assassinates as well.Tuuj. Ill give you one of my Natrelmon if you leave me alon for a week :PWhen do i get more wild rolls and such?
You get one wild roll and one library roll each week. This resets on Sunday.
Raineh Daze said
A comparison that means nothing to me! :ODon't mind me, just pondering the fate of Armkfish. Speaking of which, I just worked out how they're named (well, remembered).
Most good.
Shio
After inquiring with a few of the local women out shopping, Shio finally had the information she was after. The Red Nakumo was, according to the women, 'the best Toranese Restaurant'. It was easy to find too, with a modern interpretation of a Nakumo silhouette in a vibrant red color. Pulling open the doors, she talked to the host, asking for a seat outside to enjoy the cool breeze coming in off the coast, a needed contrast to the hot summer sun. With the shade of the umbrella, the outdoor patio table Shio had been given was perfect. Shio only needed a moment with the menu, knowing she wanted to try true Toranese Ocapaw noodles, a spicy noodle dish named for 'being as hot as an Ocalia's Paw. To wash it down, she ordered a glass of Omu Berry Juice mixed with Sakuran Tea. From experience, she knew it dealt with some of the lingering effects of the spice of her order.
Her Kujaku was with her as well, perched on the railing next to her table. She was trying to create a connection between her new companions and herself, as well as get used to communicating telepathically with the creature. She had really only used her telepathy with her family, or her family's Natrelmon, which had already been well trained. It was an odd experience with the Kujaku, partially due the nature of the creature's abilities. To be polite, she ordered a small plate of fresh Omu Berries for the Kujaku, uncertain if it would like them or not.
While she waited for her order, Shio watched the people passing by on Toran's cobblestone streets, out doing their daily errands. They were all normal. People shopping for what she assumed was tonight's dinner. A few children played by the fountain in the nearby square, one little girl calling out for what Shio assumed was her stuffed Tibearius. She had never experienced that kind of activity - never really having played with other children. She had never even owned a stuffed Natrelmon either, something most children had growing up. Shio had her books instead of toys. While she was grateful for the experience they had given her now, she couldn't help but long a bit for the normalcy those children were privileged too.
After inquiring with a few of the local women out shopping, Shio finally had the information she was after. The Red Nakumo was, according to the women, 'the best Toranese Restaurant'. It was easy to find too, with a modern interpretation of a Nakumo silhouette in a vibrant red color. Pulling open the doors, she talked to the host, asking for a seat outside to enjoy the cool breeze coming in off the coast, a needed contrast to the hot summer sun. With the shade of the umbrella, the outdoor patio table Shio had been given was perfect. Shio only needed a moment with the menu, knowing she wanted to try true Toranese Ocapaw noodles, a spicy noodle dish named for 'being as hot as an Ocalia's Paw. To wash it down, she ordered a glass of Omu Berry Juice mixed with Sakuran Tea. From experience, she knew it dealt with some of the lingering effects of the spice of her order.
Her Kujaku was with her as well, perched on the railing next to her table. She was trying to create a connection between her new companions and herself, as well as get used to communicating telepathically with the creature. She had really only used her telepathy with her family, or her family's Natrelmon, which had already been well trained. It was an odd experience with the Kujaku, partially due the nature of the creature's abilities. To be polite, she ordered a small plate of fresh Omu Berries for the Kujaku, uncertain if it would like them or not.
While she waited for her order, Shio watched the people passing by on Toran's cobblestone streets, out doing their daily errands. They were all normal. People shopping for what she assumed was tonight's dinner. A few children played by the fountain in the nearby square, one little girl calling out for what Shio assumed was her stuffed Tibearius. She had never experienced that kind of activity - never really having played with other children. She had never even owned a stuffed Natrelmon either, something most children had growing up. Shio had her books instead of toys. While she was grateful for the experience they had given her now, she couldn't help but long a bit for the normalcy those children were privileged too.
Shio
Shio's trip to Toran had been rather eventful. The mandatory train stop outside of Ward, the Gateway to the West, had given her time to explore a bit of the area before her next train. She had only been to the mountains a few times. They were a common sight, but most people passed through them without a second thought. Shio didn't want to do that anymore and took the time she had to stretch her legs and explore a bit of one of the nearby mountains. She had an hour before her next train. If she had been with her father, he would have demanded that she see how high she could climb in thirty minutes, and if she didn't make it back down in time for the train, he would have left her without a second thought. But with her new found freedom, she could set her own challenges - to see how high she could climb in thirty minutes. Despite his harshness towards Shio, they are challenges she would have likely set for herself anyway.
The base of the mountain was a short run. For most it would probably take ten to fifteen minutes, but Shio could stay at a running pace for much longer than most and was able to complete it in slightly under six minutes. It was a good time, but not her best. The first ascent was also easy, a small path, likely from some Natrelmon, allowing her a quick way to ascend upwards without direct climbing. It wasn't long before a sharp cliff became her only way up. Without a second though, she pushed off, grabbing the highest rock she could with her right, gloved hand. With a strong grip, she pulled her body upwards, kicking off slightly of a lower protrusion in the rock face the moment she could. Working her way up methodically, she spent the next ten minutes or so ascending the small cliff face. At the top, it flattened to a miniature plateau with a few trees that had managed to grip strongly enough into the rock and earth. Even though there was only a mild wind, Shio had respect for those trees, the intense nature of the winds they persevered clear through just her small taste.
Surprisingly, Shio was not the only one on the rock face. Hiding behind one of the trees, something she missed at first glance, was an Eishund, a singular eye peeking out at her. Shio wasted no time in approaching the creature, calling out her Sparwire in a small flash of lightning. It began to back off, but it was evident from its movements that it was already wounded. Gesturing to her Sparwire, she called it off, the small bird landing on a nearby tree branch. Approaching it slowly, Shio was able to corner it against another cliff face, between a couple of trees. When it attempted to dart by her, she wrapped her arms around it, pulling it to the ground with her. After struggling for a moment with her, the Eishund finally calmed, feeling the soothing light coming from her hands as she tended to the wound. Once done, she released the Eishund back to the area.
"Now we can fight to see if I am worthy to capture you," she spoke to it, despite knowing full well it was incapable of understanding her. The Eishund looked at her quizzically, despite her Sparwire being in an offensive position now, having been called over by Shio. She urged the Eishund again to engage her, but the creature refused to attack. Sighing slightly, she called it over, the Eishund not hesitating a moment, even though it was a wild Natrelmon.
"I suppose you just want to come along with me now?" she asked the ice type Natrelmon. The Eishund licked her hand in response. She smiled a bit, letting the light begin to arc from her wrist and envelope the once wild Natrelmon. There was no resistance and Gishiki symbols on her bracelet lit up with a soft blue light before fading. Checking her watch, Shio realized she only had moments to get down to catch her train. With little regard for her safety, she leapt off of the cliff she had just ascended, landing on one of the protrusions a few feet below. It was dangerous - but it was the fastest way down. Repeating as much as she could, alternating between jumping or dropping down, and legitimate climbing, she was able to make it down in a quarter of her ascent time. Her time back to the train was also faster, making the trip in just over five minutes, possibly close to her record time for such a distance.
On the train, she found a private cabin to rest, sweat coming down her body from its exertion. With deep breaths, she was able to quickly settle in and relax, nestling into the cushions of the chair. Out of respect for her new companion, she called for the Eishund, allowing him to sit on the seat with her, his head on her lap as she traveled down to Toran to officially begin her journey.
Toran as well, was eventful for Shio. Taking her Eishund with her into the forests around the city, Shio encountered two more Natrelmon - a Narashi and a Kujaku. Unlike her experience with the Eishund, she was forced to fight them. Both put up a respectable fight, but fell to Shio and her Natrelmon, leaving them easy captures for her. She could tell from the way they behaved that they were young and inexperienced. She would rectify that and provide them with the training and structure they needed - the same type of training that made her as effective as she was.
With new companions in tow, Shio was free to explore the city - one of the few remaining major cities she had never been to. She had heard wonderful things about its spicy noodle dishes. Toranese restaurants were always her favorite back home, but now she could experience the real, authentic thing. Even just thinking about it, her mouth was beginning to water. It was her highest priority to find the best restaurant she could. In a rare gesture of kindness, her father had given her access to his line of credit in order to ensure that the price of the restaurant was not an issue - but it was only for food.
Shio hoped she could find a local to advise her.
Shio's trip to Toran had been rather eventful. The mandatory train stop outside of Ward, the Gateway to the West, had given her time to explore a bit of the area before her next train. She had only been to the mountains a few times. They were a common sight, but most people passed through them without a second thought. Shio didn't want to do that anymore and took the time she had to stretch her legs and explore a bit of one of the nearby mountains. She had an hour before her next train. If she had been with her father, he would have demanded that she see how high she could climb in thirty minutes, and if she didn't make it back down in time for the train, he would have left her without a second thought. But with her new found freedom, she could set her own challenges - to see how high she could climb in thirty minutes. Despite his harshness towards Shio, they are challenges she would have likely set for herself anyway.
The base of the mountain was a short run. For most it would probably take ten to fifteen minutes, but Shio could stay at a running pace for much longer than most and was able to complete it in slightly under six minutes. It was a good time, but not her best. The first ascent was also easy, a small path, likely from some Natrelmon, allowing her a quick way to ascend upwards without direct climbing. It wasn't long before a sharp cliff became her only way up. Without a second though, she pushed off, grabbing the highest rock she could with her right, gloved hand. With a strong grip, she pulled her body upwards, kicking off slightly of a lower protrusion in the rock face the moment she could. Working her way up methodically, she spent the next ten minutes or so ascending the small cliff face. At the top, it flattened to a miniature plateau with a few trees that had managed to grip strongly enough into the rock and earth. Even though there was only a mild wind, Shio had respect for those trees, the intense nature of the winds they persevered clear through just her small taste.
Surprisingly, Shio was not the only one on the rock face. Hiding behind one of the trees, something she missed at first glance, was an Eishund, a singular eye peeking out at her. Shio wasted no time in approaching the creature, calling out her Sparwire in a small flash of lightning. It began to back off, but it was evident from its movements that it was already wounded. Gesturing to her Sparwire, she called it off, the small bird landing on a nearby tree branch. Approaching it slowly, Shio was able to corner it against another cliff face, between a couple of trees. When it attempted to dart by her, she wrapped her arms around it, pulling it to the ground with her. After struggling for a moment with her, the Eishund finally calmed, feeling the soothing light coming from her hands as she tended to the wound. Once done, she released the Eishund back to the area.
"Now we can fight to see if I am worthy to capture you," she spoke to it, despite knowing full well it was incapable of understanding her. The Eishund looked at her quizzically, despite her Sparwire being in an offensive position now, having been called over by Shio. She urged the Eishund again to engage her, but the creature refused to attack. Sighing slightly, she called it over, the Eishund not hesitating a moment, even though it was a wild Natrelmon.
"I suppose you just want to come along with me now?" she asked the ice type Natrelmon. The Eishund licked her hand in response. She smiled a bit, letting the light begin to arc from her wrist and envelope the once wild Natrelmon. There was no resistance and Gishiki symbols on her bracelet lit up with a soft blue light before fading. Checking her watch, Shio realized she only had moments to get down to catch her train. With little regard for her safety, she leapt off of the cliff she had just ascended, landing on one of the protrusions a few feet below. It was dangerous - but it was the fastest way down. Repeating as much as she could, alternating between jumping or dropping down, and legitimate climbing, she was able to make it down in a quarter of her ascent time. Her time back to the train was also faster, making the trip in just over five minutes, possibly close to her record time for such a distance.
On the train, she found a private cabin to rest, sweat coming down her body from its exertion. With deep breaths, she was able to quickly settle in and relax, nestling into the cushions of the chair. Out of respect for her new companion, she called for the Eishund, allowing him to sit on the seat with her, his head on her lap as she traveled down to Toran to officially begin her journey.
Toran as well, was eventful for Shio. Taking her Eishund with her into the forests around the city, Shio encountered two more Natrelmon - a Narashi and a Kujaku. Unlike her experience with the Eishund, she was forced to fight them. Both put up a respectable fight, but fell to Shio and her Natrelmon, leaving them easy captures for her. She could tell from the way they behaved that they were young and inexperienced. She would rectify that and provide them with the training and structure they needed - the same type of training that made her as effective as she was.
With new companions in tow, Shio was free to explore the city - one of the few remaining major cities she had never been to. She had heard wonderful things about its spicy noodle dishes. Toranese restaurants were always her favorite back home, but now she could experience the real, authentic thing. Even just thinking about it, her mouth was beginning to water. It was her highest priority to find the best restaurant she could. In a rare gesture of kindness, her father had given her access to his line of credit in order to ensure that the price of the restaurant was not an issue - but it was only for food.
Shio hoped she could find a local to advise her.
Once people get to Kyokujitsugakure, it should be able to be more active.
Inb4 your Mythin loses to the Armkfish.
Jerkchicken said
Are the mechs gonna be the of toyetic anime flavor or more artillery platforms on legs b-tech type flavor?
Most are more Gundam-esque/Code Geass-esque, but you are capable as a leader of a division/faction to create a custom Kensai (mech). However, flight is a necessity given the world is a bunch of floating hunks of land.
Thread: Shards of Memory
Xzayler said
Oh damn. That is RPd as well???Ill just hide then
Only because he rolled a rare he could actually capture.
Xzayler said
Innue, you replied to ant's post while I was typing :/ what now?
He was doing his wild searches, so you'll have to figure something out.
© 2007-2026