03. sweets

[embracethewind]

action; rocky falls near amatsu ( night ) [ closed to dany ]

[ He left her a note at the entrance of her house, trying to pass unnoticed so Valonqar and Hāedar wouldn't give away his presence. Leaving clear instructions, Souji waits for Daenerys near the small waterfall. The night is ideal to fulfill his promise given the weather predictions, he decides to wait for her, but he isn't alone.

A month-year-old light brown, male wolf cub is sleeping next to him over the big wool blanket. He looks so tiny you better watch out not to step on him. Small candles surround them to make it more special, however, by doing special, the young man feels quite nervous and fidgets a little on his spot.

How will this turn out? Is this some kind of 'date' as people here tend to say? ]

action & accidental audio; the next day, leaving the fish market

[ Do you see and hear that? That's one bushi (samurai) whose running away from the market, lifting up a wolf pup with a basket full of fish hanging from his arm. A funny, distressed face is pretty visible from afar. ]

Mibu! You shouldn't have done that! How could you!?

[ And that crowd behind? Those are angry fishermen chasing them. Have a good day. ]

action; fayren beach ( later that night )

[ Despite been a few months, he feels it has been an eternity. Training under the clear night is the only thing that could make him remember he was still a bushi. Without Kamiya begging him to help with her sword skills, without subordinates to teach or even rebels to arrest or kill, Souji feels very limited in putting into practice his abilities. He had a mission and a passion and now the plans have changed drastically.

Without hesitation and without any rest, he swings his katana to all sides, giving firm and secure thrusts, moving his body as if it were a war dance. For the normal eyesight, he turned out to be very fast.

Sensing the presence of someone behind him, his voice is serious and calm. ]

You better be careful. I might hurt you unexpectedly.

Comments

[Fayren Beach/Night]

[mysteryhero]

[Mysterio had heard of Fayren through its connection to Papyrus, as its Guardian. Curious, he'd discovered it was a place of magic and he thought that could be an interesting place to visit. Maybe he could even pick up some magical tips. Then it had become darker as night fell and he found himself along a beach, a little disoriented. It was relatively quiet, apart from someone up ahead and he approaches with caution. He's in full superhero costume: his head covered and clouded by a fishbowl-shaped (but upside-down) helmet; a heavy dark red cloak over his shoulders and a gold chestplate that's glowing in blue diamond patterns. Wisps of green smoke waft around him and he speaks, his voice relatively normal, given the unusual appearance.]

Excuse the interruption. I just got myself a little lost.

Can you direct me in the way of the nearest archway?

[embracethewind]

[ The green smoke and the glowing startles him and turns to look at the person arriving, making a sword defensive stance.

What he sees though leaves him speechless and making a wtf face. ]

A... Archway!? To the next city?

[ WHAT THE HELL IS HE!? ]

[mysteryhero]

Yes. Genessia, preferably.

I live in an apartment there. I was only visiting here. You know, seeing the new sights.

[embracethewind]

[ He lowers his sword and points a finger up, very curious. ]

Excuse my rudeness but, are you what they call here an alien?

(Rocky Falls Near Amatsu)

[decisiveconquest]

(She leaves the hatchlings in her brother's capable hands, dressing with care before she follows the instructions in the note. With the aid of Drogon, she makes good time, dismounting from the great Dragon's back near the falls. Then she makes the climb up on foot, marveling at the sights.)

Souji? (The candles and the sight of something small and fuzzy catch her attention and she immediately crouches down, stretching out a hand.)

[embracethewind]

[ The noise of something heavy landing near them jolts both Souji and the wolf pup which awakes him and begins to cry. He pets and speaks to him in a low voice. ]

Shhh... it's okay...

[ Dany soon will be there so he fixes the collar of his kimono. A few minutes pass and her voice announces her arrival, turning to welcome her with a smile, the baby wolf sitting to look at her hand.

She looks... like the Queen she really is. ]

Daenerys-san.

[decisiveconquest]

(Poor sweet pup. Daenerys hears the cry and approaches carefully, expression concerned.)

Did I frighten them? (She kneels down to let the pup sniff her hand, smiling softly.) Where did you find such a small wolf?

(Her gaze shifts to Souji and she feels her face heat.)

Souji... (He won't have a choice - he will be embraced by this queen.)

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[embracethewind]

He was sleeping and heard Drogon-san landing. Don't worry, no one is to blame.

[ The pup sniffs her and licks her fingers. Souji can't help but smile. ]

I was sweeping near the shrine at the inn, suddenly heard something between the bushes. And I found him, but the mother or the pack were nowhere to be found. This little one was really starving. [ Petting him thoroughly. ] Isn't he adorable?~ ♡ It's destiny for both of us to meet.

His name is Mibu.

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[embracethewind]

[ Explaining how he found Mibu, his eyes cast glances at Daenerys. She really looked... so beautiful, even with her short hair. Her staring makes him tilt his head to the side --

-- And suddenly, his gaze widens at her embrace. An unexpected move, leaving him confused. ]

Ah--! Daenerys-san?

[Action; Fayren Beach]

[you_will_suffer]

[A delicate figure is watching him from the shadows, almost seeming to blend into them seamlessly. He has gained the interest of god.]

Do you want to hurt me?

[ insert boy george reference ]

[embracethewind]

[ Wuah! He almost drops the sword with that eerie presence and voice. ]

Wh-Wh-Why are you hiding there!?

[boo o.o]

[you_will_suffer]

I was watching you. [That makes it okay, right? Right.] I haven't seen many true warriors.

Σ(°△°|||)︴

[embracethewind]

[ Thank you? ( : ౦ ‸ ౦ : ) He sheaths his sword and stares at the person sheepishly. ] Well, we bushi are a rare sight here, I believe.

Fayren Beach

[willing_sheath]

[Tomoe knows better than to come too close. She had learned that lesson with Kenshin at the Kohagiya, but that doesn't stop her from watching.]

[She had never actually watched someone train. She had never seen someone training before. She had seen fighting, she had seen bloodshed, but not simply sword skill by itself, despite being married to one of the strongest swordsman of their generation.]

...

And here I thought we had established that as a non-issue...

[Her tone is calm as she says it. She's trying to joke with him.]

[embracethewind]

[ Tomoe's voice frees him from his serious and deadly trance, turning completely to face her as he lowers his katana. ]

Tomoe-san...

[ His cheeks flush in embarrassment along with the exertion. The journal incident is still fresh in his mind, yet he laughs. ]

At least you'll not have second thoughts about me anymore.

[ Not a reproach, just a sincere thought in the air. ]

[willing_sheath]

[She is standing a good twenty feet away, far enough that he would have to actually charge her before any blow would be able to land.]

No...

...

I have never actually seen someone performing a kata before.

[Kenshin did not train or practice where anyone could see him when she'd been with him in Kyoto and Otsu. And here, he was still healing from Mt. Hiei--though she imagined it would still be the same.]

[embracethewind]

[ She is taking good measure of her distance for sure. Her taking an interest brings a smile. ]

You're lucky tonight. I do this every night at this hour, back home mostly.

[ Since it was dark enough at the beach, an open place might come from time to time instead of practicing at the Amatsu gardens. ]

Fayren

[deadly_oro]

[It's been a few weeks of adjustment and maybe he's not doing too well with it, but he's trying. Staying in one place so long remains not easy for the rurouni and Kenshin slips away to explore, ending up drawn by the sound and sense of a swordsman at work. Naturally he stops to watch, keeping quiet to avoid startling the man.

The warning earns a wry little smile.]

Thank you for the warning, but this one would have to move closer for you to land a blow.

[embracethewind]

[ A chuckle. ] That's true.

[ Turning to him while keeping the sword in its scabbard, Souji approaches only to stop two steps away from Kenshin. ]

The moon is hidden behind that many clouds, barely a light can be seen. You could have easily dodged by feeling the air of my movements, am I right?

[deadly_oro]

[He doesn't feel the need to draw his sword, even when Okita approaches and stops so close. He senses no immediate threat, though he's well aware of this captain's skill.]

Mm. Something like that.

[embracethewind]

[ There will be no need - if what Tomoe has said and written is true, he wants to test him. ]

Then, Himura-san... Excuse my rudeness--

[ His aura shows no threat nor hatred, albeit his movement to unsheathe his daitō is quite fast that someone like Kenshin can dodge ... or not?

He always reminds Kamiya to never attack first. Kenshin's nature merits the opposite, just wanting to know his ability. A thrust straight to his chest, not so powerful but firm and direct. ]

Action - at the fish market

[cool_skeleton]

[Oh no, a commotion! Is someone making trouble? Then Papyrus will be there on the double! He saddles up in his Drampa, flying towards the scene of the chaos. Yes, a skeleton riding a dragon is exactly as cool as it sounds.

He touches down, spotting his good friend Okita!]

HI SOUJI! WHAT'S ALL THE HUBBUB, BUB!!??

[Gosh he sure hopes his FRIEND isn't involved in a CRIME. The kind of thing it's his JOB to STOP. That would be such a BETRAYAL.]

[embracethewind]

[ Compared to Daenerys' dragons, that one looks... oddily adorable, for a dragon itself. Is that another Pokémon? Being Papyrus as he is, somehow it wouldn't surprise him.

Stopping in full and looking up, his expression is enthusiastically relieved. Not exactly a crime, sob... Souji loves you, Papyrus. ]

PAPYRUS-SAN! THANK GOD YOU'RE HERE!

[cool_skeleton]

[Starry eyes, gratitude towards the Divine. Yes. This is exactly the kind of reception he both hopes for and deserves. Drampa, however, doesn't enjoy attention nearly so much, so it curls up out of sight. Can't just have Chinese-looking dragons in the public all willy-nilly.]

GOD WOULD PROBABLY SAY "YOU'RE WELCOME"!!! WHAT CAN THE GREAT GUARDIAN PAPYRUS DO FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG?? DOES IT HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THAT MOB OF ANGRY FISHERMEN ON BOTH YOUR TAILS???

[Souji has about ten seconds to explain himself before they do.]

[embracethewind]

[ Gratitude towards Papyrus as a Guardian, not as a Deity, mind you. The entrance, though, is quite impressive with that Pokémon Dragon. Daenerys would like that one too!

Before the fishermen arrive, holding Mibu in one hand and covering his ears with the other, he takes a deep breath and shouts his lungs at Papyrus. ]

MIBU PISSED ON THE FISHERMEN'S CATCH BY ACCIDE~NT!

[ LMAO WHAT. ]