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Long Way Home: A Multiversal Crossover RP(FULL)

Konpaku Youmu

"... Meiji... Restoration?"

What, exactly, was that? Youmu frowned. This wasn't making any sense. Provided she did not use her blades on anyone undeserving, what was the problem with her carrying them around? Regardless, she barely realized what was happening until Accelerator stepped off the building. Abruptly she was at the side in a bid to stop him and the little girl from meeting a grisly end, but it seemed unnecessary when they landed safely. Really, Youmu felt somewhat embarrassed about this, now. He had some kind of ability, shouldn't she have figured? She lived somewhere where people possessed all kinds of powers...

Without a second thought, she stepped over the side and rapidly shot down the side of the building. Already-confused bystanders would be even more baffled when she almost seemed to simply appear on the ground.

Long Way Home: A Multiversal Crossover RP(FULL)

I got kind of hung up posting, but I'll try and do a new Youmu post. All I'm really getting is her being puzzled about this "Meiji Restoration" thing still but hopefully I'll get more soon. ^^;

The Jade Stream

Torako cheerfully followed the others out, seemingly oblivious to all the whispering and hushed tones surrounding her. The truth was she was sad about it, she just wanted to talk to people. But it quickly left her mind. After all, she got to chat with two interesting people and watch a fight or something! And all that awesome soup... six whole bowls. She might come back for more later, too... It was just that good. Cheerful and seemingly utterly ignorant of all around her, the silvery-yellow-haired girl followed along.

Kyang finally decided to start up conversation with her. Calling her Torako was kind of familiar, but the girl didn't mind at all. It was fine, it wasn't as if she deserved that much respect or anything, right?

"I had this kimono before I started travelling," Torako responded with a smile, "I make some money, but I don't get to buy stuff like this a lot."

She flapped her sleeves again, to show off the ornate patterning once more. Torako really was fond of it.

"Isn't it nice?"

The Jade Stream

Hmm, I'll post tomorrow, probably. Not getting momentum going with writing tonight. ^^;

The Jade Stream

There. Another bowl finished. Ahh, even more would be nice, but... oh? Her new acquaintances were thinking about leaving and watching all the commotion or whatever? Torako had to confess that she hadn't been paying attention to what was going on so much. The soup was too good. And she could get even more... but... oh, no-one else in the restaurant was talking to her! She wanted people to talk to. Getting to know new people was so nice, after all...

"I'll come too!" she declared, cheerfully, after everyone else was done speaking, "As much as I do like this soup, you're the first people who talked to me in this place and I wanna get to know you better!"

That wasn't all there was to say, though. Kyang was questioning her speaking habits, and so, well... Torako wished to explain. To set things in the right direction and ensure that the other girl fully understood.

"This one refers to you in such a manner as you and many others are deserving of this one's respect," she explained, her voice once again level and calm, "This one is not deserving of such respect, and as such Kyang-dono may refer to this one in any way you choose."

For a few moments, Torako's sudden calm, placid demeanor lingered, before she swiftly reverted to her usual energetic and intensely friendly attitude.

"So let's pay and get going!"

The Jade Stream

"Ohh... I guess some people call me a tiger lily!"

Torako hadn't missed a beat in her response. It was true, but who would believe her? It wasn't like she actively tried to convince people she wasn't, even if she didn't think she was worthy of all the attention. It's just that people tended not to believe her when she said who she was. She gave a cheerful shrug.

"The food here is great! I didn't have too much good stuff to eat on my way here, so this soup is the first good food I've had in a while and it's so good!" Torako paused for a moment, all smiles as the thought of the impending deliciousness filled her mind entirely. Each bowl was like some kind of miracle. "... As far as money goes, I always find some way to get by!"

Yeah, she always did find some way to get by as far as money went. There were plenty of ways to get money as a traveler, really!

It was about then that the wonderful soup arrived, as well as some sort of venison dish that Torako hadn't seen before. It both looked and smelled delicious, and Torako decided she might have some next time. But today was a day for pork soup, she had cravings and this was handily satisfying them! As soon as it was placed down, she began to rapidly devour the soup, drinking down the broth, savoring the exceptional pork... Ahh, every bite was like her first time!

"Haaah, so good..." Torako commented, taking a break from devouring her soup when it was, once again, nearly gone already. "... Oh? I'm here 'cause I wanna see this place, that's all! It's got that school, and it's got so many different kinds of people! So I had to see it, didn't I?"

She frowned slightly when Kyang continued to refer to her with '-dono'. She really wasn't deserving of that kind of respect. But... oh, she'd push the point after she finished off the amazing soup.

Once more, Torako was absorbed in devouring it.

Character Crossover Crisis City (C4 Reboot)

The issue is that people aren't posting when they really need to. That's the problem here. GS has been trying to give people time to post and they're consistently just not, and not saying if they're having any problems getting a post up that the can be helped with.

The Jade Stream

"Ahh, I dunno, people have been pretty friendly!" replied Torako to the newcomer, giving him a cheerful grin too. "... Well, except right now I guess. The waitress keeps giving me this amazing soup though, so I'm pretty sure they're just shy or something!"

It's not like there was a reason to out herself as the Tiger Lily, now, was there? It didn't really matter, it wasn't any big deal. Besides, most of the people didn't seem sure if she really was or not. That was fine with Torako. "Anyway, it's fine, I like meeting new people! That's a big part of travelling, you know!"

As Kyang ordered a bowl of soup, Torako eagerly ordered another as well. That made six. Soon she'd have another meal of delicious, delicious soup... Ahh, it made her heart beat faster, the excitement of such wonderful and fantastic soup once again being brought to her, so she could indulge in its magnificent flavors! When the other girl referred to her, though...

For a moment, Torako's entire vocabulary seemed to change. Anyone familar with Rikokuan beyond the basic conversational language would recognize her speech had suddenly become extremely polite and formal.

"Please do not be misguided," she began, "This one is not suitable to be referred to as such, Kyang-dono."

It was good to get that out of the way in a direct and serious manner. The moment the words left the girl's lips, however, her usual demeanor swiftly returned. "Aaaanyway, I guess some people might recognize me, you know? I don't think I'm that great, but some people around here might know me or something?"

Torako gave a shrug. "I don't know if you'd call me a celebrity or anything. Maybe they like my clothes?"

As if to demonstrate, Torako flapped her arms lightly, the ornate designs on her sleeves fully displayed. The sheathed katana, too, was quite visible, resting at her side.

The Jade Stream

Torako blinked when she heard a voice beside her. She placed her bowl down and swiftly turned to face the one who had approached her, a cheerful grin plastered on her fact as she did. After all, it was always an absolute delight to meet new people, wasn't it? And this girl looked quite interesting, she even had a rather fine-looking weapon! Ah, but that was a weird thing to comment on first, wasn't it? Leaning back, her grin managing to grow wider, Torako happily greeted the newcomer.

"Hi, hi!" she said, cheerfully, "The soup is great! Ahh, the pork melts in your mouth, and the broth is so savory and delicious!"

Investigation would reveal that she had only stopped eating because she had completely finished the bowl of soup. Torako was rather pleased that she'd had five. Maybe a sixth wouldn't be amiss, really... she still felt a bit hungry.

"It's nice to meet you, Kyang-dono!" she added, "Well, it's always nice to meet new people. Haaah, travelling is wonderful! You know, I've met so many people I never would have otherwise... but my heart's always in Rikoku!"

She paused for a moment, and realized that she had yet to introduce herself.

"Ohh, right," said Torako, rubbing the back of her head and letting out a small laugh, "My name's Ushijima Torako! I'm pretty glad you came to talk to me, everyone's pretty skittish in here except the girl who's serving me, and she's pretty busy, so it's not like I'm gonna bother her too much, right?"

She flashed another grin.

"After all, that'd be really rude!"

The Jade Stream

"And then he said that he didn't have any," the silvery-haired girl said, "And I was kind of shocked. I mean, if you're advertising selling that kind of food, you should-oh, this is really good by the way-you should try and keep them in stock, right?"

She smiled widely, and took another sip. Ah, it was the best soup she'd had in a long time! Such a flavorful broth, such delicious pork that almost melted in her mouth... aaah, she'd been starving too. This was... what, her fourth bowl of it? She just couldn't stop! Much of the restaurant's patrons were staring in mute awe at the amount of food that the young woman had managed to polish off so quickly. One this was certain in their minds though.

After such friendly blabbering and rapid consumption of soup, there was no way that the girl could be the Tiger Lily of Rikoku. Sure, she fit the bill for the appearance, that strangely silvery-yellow hair, that ornate kimono, a katana at her side... but the blade had to be for show. No-one could ever act that way and be such a fabled swordswoman, a manslayer who never the less slew only those who threatened her or bystanders first. Not this silly, energetic young woman who had somehow eaten several large bowls of soup in a far shorter time then most people had finished one.

Ushijima Torako flashed her fellow patrons a wide grin, before digging into the remains of the pork at the bottom of her bowl. Ahhh, Mingdu was everything people said it was, wasn't it? Such pretty scenery, and the mixture of people lead to some pretty fantastic cuisine! This soup was awesome! It was deliciousness she had been craving, she hadn't had eaten anything too great for... jeez, how long had it been? Torako couldn't remember, really. But regardless, here and now, she was eating something truly delicious. There were so many people to get to know around here, too!

Soon enough, the last of the pork had vanished. "Hehe, wow, I feel great! ... I think I'm gonna have another bowl, Ruo-dono!"

The woman in her late twenties, pretty, with short black hair, did not care that Torako had stumbled on pronouncing her surname. The younger woman was friendly and had bought four bowls of soup and still wanted more. Taking the empty bowl, she nodded and swiftly left to get more.

"Haaah, this is great," commented Torako, mostly to herself, "I can't wait to try out more food here! I heard there's some pretty amazing local sake, too..."

She was going to enjoy herself. She was sure.