Dojo aftermath. Shantiko comes home. (TAG Akari, Ryu?)

[Jason M]

On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 4:56 AM, <a_different_k...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> >  The bike roars to life as she pulls out of
>> > the parking spot, "Where are we going?" she calls over the bike and
>> > the wind, it was a logical question after all. [RAV]
>>
>> Shantiko explains how to get to her dojo which is about an hour away
>> with the Harley. The bus took longer because of multiple stops and she
>> had to change buses a few times. The bike would be much faster.
>>
> Akari nods and follows the instructions to the last detail. Though her
> driving skills leave something to be desired since she drives a bit
> too fast. She swings the ass end of the bike around as she parks in
> front of the Dojo. "Wow it's impressive." she looked over the
> building, it is after all a truely beautiful building.

"Thank you. It's over 300 years old. I'm not even sure how old it
really is. May even be older than me!" Shantiko says without revealing
her true age.

Shantiko enters the dojo and the first thing she notices is the large
burnt hole in the roof and the floor.

"Wh-what happened here!? Who did this!?" Shantiko says hoping someone
will hear her.

Mirai Hoshi comes into the room, avoiding the hole. She has a patch on
her face but appears to be uninjured besides that. Shantiko bows
respectfully.

"Master Hoshi. I have returned. Do we have a new enemy?" Shantiko asks.

"It appears that way. A strange man named Ryu came here demanding the
sword. He claims to be its rightful owner which would make him older
than you at least. He knows all about it. He knows more than even the
myths tell. It doesn't seem he can be persuaded not to take it. I was
spared only barely." Her master spoke and then looked down and paused.

"What else?" Shantiko asked she could tell there was more.

"He's very strong. I don't think any of us can defeat him." {JING}

*TAGS* Shantiko, Akari, Mirai Hoshi, Ryu, Onsen, dojo

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On Mar 25, 11:09 pm, Jason M <jingg...@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 4:56 AM,  <a_different_kinda_mistr...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >> >  The bike roars to life as she pulls out of
> >> > the parking spot, "Where are we going?" she calls over the bike and
> >> > the wind, it was a logical question after all. [RAV]
>
> >> Shantiko explains how to get to her dojo which is about an hour away
> >> with the Harley. The bus took longer because of multiple stops and she
> >> had to change buses a few times. The bike would be much faster.
>
> > Akari nods and follows the instructions to the last detail. Though her
> > driving skills leave something to be desired since she drives a bit
> > too fast. She swings the ass end of the bike around as she parks in
> > front of the Dojo. "Wow it's impressive." she looked over the
> > building, it is after all a truely beautiful building.
>
> "Thank you. It's over 300 years old. I'm not even sure how old it
> really is. May even be older than me!" Shantiko says without revealing
> her true age.
>

Akari nods slightly, she wasn't dumb enough to ask just how old
Shantiko is. One does not ask a question like that of a lady after
all, specially not if they want to keep their head intact. {RAV}

> Shantiko enters the dojo and the first thing she notices is the large
> burnt hole in the roof and the floor.
>

Akari follows her in curiously and seeing the damage blanches
slightly, that kind of damage wasn't trivial. It looked like someone
had Altered in here. {RAV}

> "Wh-what happened here!? Who did this!?" Shantiko says hoping someone
> will hear her.
>
> Mirai Hoshi comes into the room, avoiding the hole. She has a patch on
> her face but appears to be uninjured besides that. Shantiko bows
> respectfully.
>

Seeing Shantiko Akari mimics her even though it's not her dojo and the
woman means nothing to her. {RAV}

> "Master Hoshi. I have returned. Do we have a new enemy?" Shantiko asks.
>
> "It appears that way. A strange man named Ryu came here demanding the
> sword. He claims to be its rightful owner which would make him older
> than you at least. He knows all about it. He knows more than even the
> myths tell. It doesn't seem he can be persuaded not to take it. I was
> spared only barely." Her master spoke and then looked down and paused.
>
> "What else?" Shantiko asked she could tell there was more.
>
> "He's very strong. I don't think any of us can defeat him." {JING}
>

Akari straightens hearing that and lays a comforting hand on
Shantiko's shoulder to give a light squeeze wordlessly reminding her
that no matter what Akari was not going to leave her to fight alone.
She looks the woman in the eye, "One on one perhaps not, but there are
strength in numbers." {RAV}

[Jason M]

On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 7:04 AM, <a_different_k...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> On Mar 25, 11:09 pm, Jason M <jingg...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 4:56 AM,  <a_different_kinda_mistr...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> >> >  The bike roars to life as she pulls out of
>> >> > the parking spot, "Where are we going?" she calls over the bike and
>> >> > the wind, it was a logical question after all. [RAV]
>>
>> >> Shantiko explains how to get to her dojo which is about an hour away
>> >> with the Harley. The bus took longer because of multiple stops and she
>> >> had to change buses a few times. The bike would be much faster.
>>
>> > Akari nods and follows the instructions to the last detail. Though her
>> > driving skills leave something to be desired since she drives a bit
>> > too fast. She swings the ass end of the bike around as she parks in
>> > front of the Dojo. "Wow it's impressive." she looked over the
>> > building, it is after all a truely beautiful building.
>>
>> "Thank you. It's over 300 years old. I'm not even sure how old it
>> really is. May even be older than me!" Shantiko says without revealing
>> her true age.
>>
> Akari nods slightly, she wasn't dumb enough to ask just how old
> Shantiko is. One does not ask a question like that of a lady after
> all, specially not if they want to keep their head intact. {RAV}

Shantiko probably wouldn't mind if she asked but she might not tell
her a straight answer. She didn't want the age difference to become an
issue in any way. {JING}

>
>> Shantiko enters the dojo and the first thing she notices is the large
>> burnt hole in the roof and the floor.
>>
> Akari follows her in curiously and seeing the damage blanches
> slightly, that kind of damage wasn't trivial. It looked like someone
> had Altered in here. {RAV}
>
>> "Wh-what happened here!? Who did this!?" Shantiko says hoping someone
>> will hear her.
>>
>> Mirai Hoshi comes into the room, avoiding the hole. She has a patch on
>> her face but appears to be uninjured besides that. Shantiko bows
>> respectfully.
>>
> Seeing Shantiko Akari mimics her even though it's not her dojo and the
> woman means nothing to her. {RAV}

Mirai Hoshi bows in return to them both.{JING}

>
>> "Master Hoshi. I have returned. Do we have a new enemy?" Shantiko asks.
>>
>> "It appears that way. A strange man named Ryu came here demanding the
>> sword. He claims to be its rightful owner which would make him older
>> than you at least. He knows all about it. He knows more than even the
>> myths tell. It doesn't seem he can be persuaded not to take it. I was
>> spared only barely." Her master spoke and then looked down and paused.
>>
>> "What else?" Shantiko asked she could tell there was more.
>>
>> "He's very strong. I don't think any of us can defeat him." {JING}
>>
> Akari straightens hearing that and lays a comforting hand on
> Shantiko's shoulder to give a light squeeze wordlessly reminding her
> that no matter what Akari was not going to leave her to fight alone.
> She looks the woman in the eye, "One on one perhaps not, but there are
> strength in numbers." {RAV}

Shantiko is much appreciative of the support she burshes one of her
tails across Akari's bum an action that Shantiko hoped Mrai Hoshi
didn't notice.

Mirai Hoshi bowed again realizing that Akari was no mere acquaintance
of Shantiko's.

"Forgive me I have not introduced myself. I am Mirai Hoshi the master
of this dojo. Whom do I have the pleasure?" Master Hoshi asked Akari.
{JING}

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On Mar 26, 9:17 am, Jason M <jingg...@gmail.com> wrote:

Akari smiles slightly at the caress. {Rav}

> Mirai Hoshi bowed again realizing that Akari was no mere acquaintance
> of Shantiko's.
>
> "Forgive me I have not introduced myself. I am Mirai Hoshi the master
> of this dojo. Whom do I have the pleasure?" Master Hoshi asked Akari.
> {JING}
>

Akari cocks her head slightly, "Akari," she looks at Shantiko
questioningly because she was not certain rather or not she should
explain their relationship to this woman, after all she didn't want to
say something and have it turn out bad for her mate.
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[Jason M]

On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 7:30 AM, <a_different_k...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> >> "He's very strong. I don't think any of us can defeat him." {JING}
>>
>> > Akari straightens hearing that and lays a comforting hand on
>> > Shantiko's shoulder to give a light squeeze wordlessly reminding her
>> > that no matter what Akari was not going to leave her to fight alone.
>> > She looks the woman in the eye, "One on one perhaps not, but there are
>> > strength in numbers." {RAV}
>>
>> Shantiko is much appreciative of the support she burshes one of her
>> tails across Akari's bum an action that Shantiko hoped Mrai Hoshi
>> didn't notice.
>>
> Akari smiles slightly at the caress. {Rav}
>
>> Mirai Hoshi bowed again realizing that Akari was no mere acquaintance
>> of Shantiko's.
>>
>> "Forgive me I have not introduced myself. I am Mirai Hoshi the master
>> of this dojo. Whom do I have the pleasure?" Master Hoshi asked Akari.
>> {JING}
>>
> Akari cocks her head slightly, "Akari," she looks at Shantiko
> questioningly because she was not certain rather or not she should
> explain their relationship to this woman, after all she didn't want to
> say something and have it turn out bad for her mate.

"She is my new mate, master Hoshi-sama. I hope... it is not
inconvenient that I have one." She bows in an apologetic way.

Master Hoshi sighs.

"You've always been free to make that choice. But... remember what
I've told you about unnecessary burdens. Especially those of the
heart. They can be the heaviest."

"I know.. but sometimes being alone can be a heavier burden. I don't
want to be alone anymore."

"Then... you have made your choice. What does it matter if I
disagree." Master Hoshi says with another sigh. There's a pause and
then she says. "Akari, did you say you wanted to help us in our time
of need?" She asks.

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On Mar 26, 9:43 am, Jason M <jingg...@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 7:30 AM,  <a_different_kinda_mistr...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> >> "He's very strong. I don't think any of us can defeat him." {JING}
>
> >> > Akari straightens hearing that and lays a comforting hand on
> >> > Shantiko's shoulder to give a light squeeze wordlessly reminding her
> >> > that no matter what Akari was not going to leave her to fight alone.
> >> > She looks the woman in the eye, "One on one perhaps not, but there are
> >> > strength in numbers." {RAV}
>
> >> Shantiko is much appreciative of the support she burshes one of her
> >> tails across Akari's bum an action that Shantiko hoped Mrai Hoshi
> >> didn't notice.
>
> > Akari smiles slightly at the caress. {Rav}
>
> >> Mirai Hoshi bowed again realizing that Akari was no mere acquaintance
> >> of Shantiko's.
>
> >> "Forgive me I have not introduced myself. I am Mirai Hoshi the master
> >> of this dojo. Whom do I have the pleasure?" Master Hoshi asked Akari.
> >> {JING}
>
> > Akari cocks her head slightly, "Akari," she looks at Shantiko
> > questioningly because she was not certain rather or not she should
> > explain their relationship to this woman, after all she didn't want to
> > say something and have it turn out bad for her mate.
>
> "She is my new mate, master Hoshi-sama. I hope... it is not
> inconvenient that I have one." She bows in an apologetic way.
>

Akari looks a bit put out that Shantiko felt the need to be
apologetic.

> Master Hoshi sighs.
>
> "You've always been free to make that choice. But... remember what
> I've told you about unnecessary burdens. Especially those of the
> heart. They can be the heaviest."
>
> "I know.. but sometimes being alone can be a heavier burden. I don't
> want to be alone anymore."
>
> "Then... you have made your choice. What does it matter if I
> disagree." Master Hoshi says with another sigh. There's a pause and
> then she says. "Akari, did you say you wanted to help us in our time
> of need?" She asks.
>

Akari arches a brow, "You're insane if you think I'm leaving my mate
to fight alone."

[Jason M]

Though she really needn't feel put out because Shantiko and the master
have had quite the discussion over this issue and only now has
Shantiko felt that she's found the person worthy of going against that
master's wishes. Thought that may be revealed later of course. Akari
doesn't know any of that.

>> Master Hoshi sighs.
>>
>> "You've always been free to make that choice. But... remember what
>> I've told you about unnecessary burdens. Especially those of the
>> heart. They can be the heaviest."
>>
>> "I know.. but sometimes being alone can be a heavier burden. I don't
>> want to be alone anymore."
>>
>> "Then... you have made your choice. What does it matter if I
>> disagree." Master Hoshi says with another sigh. There's a pause and
>> then she says. "Akari, did you say you wanted to help us in our time
>> of need?" She asks.
>>
> Akari arches a brow, "You're insane if you think I'm leaving my mate
> to fight alone."

"I'm not insane. Far from it. And I only asked. You may do as you
wish. But I must warn you this is a foe like none other. It may mean
the death of all of us if we oppose him." Master Hoshi tells Akari.

"Master... could he really be as strong as that? I don't want to die
for a sword..." Shantiko says. The sword was important but it wasn't
worth her life.

Master Hoshi looked incredulous for one instant.

"He summoned a chi so strong that Inari himself would flinch." The old
master said trying to make Shantiko understand.

"Master with all due respect, do not speak such of the great
Inari-sama. My Kami would not flinch even at great power."

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On Mar 26, 10:43 am, Jason M <jingg...@gmail.com> wrote:

Akari caresses Shantiko's neck with the pads of her fingers as she
looks at the dojo master, "Death is only the beginning of another
journey. I will not step back and leave my mate to fight regardless of
the cost." she wasn't so impressed by the claim of power even with the
holes because she has seen what can happen with power. Hell for that
matter she herself has a great deal of power.

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Ryu walks in as they speak and watches them, keeping his silence for a
while before speaking. "I should visit her. I rarely visit anyone, I
admit, but, really, not many people like me. But Inari was one of
those that's ALWAYS respectful. It's refreshing. Mirai Hoshi, student,
and lover, of student. Respectful greetings to all of you." He gave a
slight smile and an even slighter bow, showing them the bare minimum
respect. "Now, please. I'm asking politely. My sword."

[Jason M]

"Only fools rush to their death, young one. If you truly have
something to live for you will value life most highly live it
according to that value." She says this calmly even though it sounds
like it might be angry. Shantiko resists the urge to roll her eyes.
Always the teacher always the lecturer she thinks.

"Master... Is now the time?"

>
> Ryu walks in as they speak and watches them, keeping his silence for a
> while before speaking. "I should visit her. I rarely visit anyone, I
> admit, but, really, not many people like me. But Inari was one of
> those that's ALWAYS respectful. It's refreshing. Mirai Hoshi, student,
> and lover, of student. Respectful greetings to all of you." He gave a
> slight smile and an even slighter bow, showing them the bare minimum
> respect. "Now, please. I'm asking politely. My sword."

Shantiko bows to the stranger and doesn't make any judgments based on
how he looks. Outward appearances mean nothing especially to one who
can shape her own at will.

Mirai Hoshi bows out of respect for a strong adversary and that's all.

"So you insist once more. Again I will deny your request for that
particular sword. But there are many swords. That one you seek is not
an item I can give." Mirai Hoshi says firmly.

Shantiko is quiet and observes.

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On Mar 26, 12:10 pm, Jason M <jingg...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 9:23 AM, traveler7012...@yahoo.com

Akari rolls her eyes, "Believe what you will. I'm the more dangerous
of the two of us because while I have things to live for I hold them
in such a high place that I would be willing to die for my cause while
you desire to life for yours."

> "Master... Is now the time?"
>
>
>
> > Ryu walks in as they speak and watches them, keeping his silence for a
> > while before speaking. "I should visit her. I rarely visit anyone, I
> > admit, but, really, not many people like me. But Inari was one of
> > those that's ALWAYS respectful. It's refreshing. Mirai Hoshi, student,
> > and lover, of student. Respectful greetings to all of you." He gave a
> > slight smile and an even slighter bow, showing them the bare minimum
> > respect. "Now, please. I'm asking politely. My sword."
>
> Shantiko bows to the stranger and doesn't make any judgments based on
> how he looks. Outward appearances mean nothing especially to one who
> can shape her own at will.
>

Akari doesn't bow infact she arches a brow at him but that is about
it.

> Mirai Hoshi bows out of respect for a strong adversary and that's all.
>
> "So you insist once more. Again I will deny your request for that
> particular sword. But there are many swords. That one you seek is not
> an item I can give." Mirai Hoshi says firmly.
>
> Shantiko is quiet and observes.
>

Akari shifts a bit closer to her mate but otherwise isn't moving just
watching. She too knows that appearance can be deceiving.
>
>
>
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Ryu sighed softly and shook his head gently, walking towards her
slowly. "You are, half correct. It was not made to be given away, save
by, or to, it's original owner. That is, in it's turn, me. I am asking
quite calmly, and quite politely, that you return it to me, little
mortal. If you do not, then, i'm afraid, I shall have to become less
polite."

[Jason M]

On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 6:00 AM, travele...@yahoo.com
<travele...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> > >> > "Master with all due respect, do not speak such of the great
>> > >> > Inari-sama. My Kami would not flinch even at great power."
>>
>> > >> Akari caresses Shantiko's neck with the pads of her fingers as she
>> > >> looks at the dojo master, "Death is only the beginning of another
>> > >> journey. I will not step back and leave my mate to fight regardless of
>> > >> the cost." she wasn't so impressed by the claim of power even with the
>> > >> holes because she has seen what can happen with power. Hell for that
>> > >> matter she herself has a great deal of power.
>>
>> > "Only fools rush to their death, young one. If you truly have
>> > something to live for you will value life most highly live it
>> > according to that value." She says this calmly even though it sounds
>> > like it might be angry. Shantiko resists the urge to roll her eyes.
>> > Always the teacher always the lecturer she thinks.
>>
>> Akari rolls her eyes, "Believe what you will. I'm the more dangerous
>> of the two of us because while I have things to live for I hold them
>> in such a high place that I would be willing to die for my cause while
>> you desire to life for yours."

"Akari..." She whispers and shakes her head. She doesn't want there to
be a fight between them. Shantiko highly respects her master.

>> > "Master... Is now the time?"
>>
>> > > Ryu walks in as they speak and watches them, keeping his silence for a
>> > > while before speaking. "I should visit her. I rarely visit anyone, I
>> > > admit, but, really, not many people like me. But Inari was one of
>> > > those that's ALWAYS respectful. It's refreshing. Mirai Hoshi, student,
>> > > and lover, of student. Respectful greetings to all of you." He gave a
>> > > slight smile and an even slighter bow, showing them the bare minimum
>> > > respect. "Now, please. I'm asking politely. My sword."
>>
>> > Shantiko bows to the stranger and doesn't make any judgments based on
>> > how he looks. Outward appearances mean nothing especially to one who
>> > can shape her own at will.
>>
>> Akari doesn't bow infact she arches a brow at him but that is about
>> it.
>>
>> > Mirai Hoshi bows out of respect for a strong adversary and that's all.
>>
>> > "So you insist once more. Again I will deny your request for that
>> > particular sword. But there are many swords. That one you seek is not
>> > an item I can give." Mirai Hoshi says firmly.
>
> Ryu sighed softly and shook his head gently, walking towards her
> slowly. "You are, half correct. It was not made to be given away, save
> by, or to, it's original owner. That is, in it's turn, me. I am asking
> quite calmly, and quite politely, that you return it to me, little

> mortal. If you do not, then, I'm afraid, I shall have to become less

> polite."
>>
>> > Shantiko is quiet and observes.
>>
>> Akari shifts a bit closer to her mate but otherwise isn't moving just
>> watching. She too knows that appearance can be deceiving.

Shantiko backs away behind her master gesturing very subtly for Akari
to do the same. If her master wants to fight him it may be best for
her to get to the sword before the strange man does.

Mirai Hoshi sighs. "I can see you are prudent in restricting your
wrath. What you did to my dojo will cost more than I can afford for
almost a half a year. I believe you can do worse. But... I won't be
cowed into submission like what you are probably used to. Please leave
peacefully. Come back in another 300 years if you want but please
leave us be."

*TAGS* Shantiko, Akari, Mirai Hoshi, Ryu, Onsen, dojo, Ryu's Sword

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On Mar 29, 1:07 am, Jason M <jingg...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 6:00 AM, traveler7012...@yahoo.com

"Cowed?!" He stopped and stared at her in shock, then started to
laugh, long and loud. "COWED!? Dear little human, if i'd wanted your
species to KNEEL to me, I would not have fought as long as I did to
ensure...." He trails off here and sighs, shaking his head. "Enough of
that, shall we? I expect respect, from humans, and awe and fear from
many, but.....In any case. So you will not give me my sword. So be
it." He places his hand on her head lightly. "Then you will tell me
where it is, and I shall take it myself." He began to concentrate,
using a little magic to press into her mind and read her thoughts,
searching for the location of his sword, carefully, so as not to cause
her too much harm.

[a_different_k...@yahoo.com]

On Mar 29, 5:00 am, "traveler7012...@yahoo.com"

<traveler7012...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Mar 29, 1:07 am, Jason M <jingg...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 6:00 AM, traveler7012...@yahoo.com
>
> > <traveler7012...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >> > >> > "Master with all due respect, do not speak such of the great
> > >> > >> > Inari-sama. My Kami would not flinch even at great power."
>
> > >> > >> Akari caresses Shantiko's neck with the pads of her fingers as she
> > >> > >> looks at the dojo master, "Death is only the beginning of another
> > >> > >> journey. I will not step back and leave my mate to fight regardless of
> > >> > >> the cost." she wasn't so impressed by the claim of power even with the
> > >> > >> holes because she has seen what can happen with power. Hell for that
> > >> > >> matter she herself has a great deal of power.
>
> > >> > "Only fools rush to their death, young one. If you truly have
> > >> > something to live for you will value life most highly live it
> > >> > according to that value." She says this calmly even though it sounds
> > >> > like it might be angry. Shantiko resists the urge to roll her eyes.
> > >> > Always the teacher always the lecturer she thinks.
>
> > >> Akari rolls her eyes, "Believe what you will. I'm the more dangerous
> > >> of the two of us because while I have things to live for I hold them
> > >> in such a high place that I would be willing to die for my cause while
> > >> you desire to life for yours."
>
> > "Akari..." She whispers and shakes her head. She doesn't want there to
> > be a fight between them. Shantiko highly respects her master.
>

Akari stops speaking because in that one word she heard her mate's
near distress.

Akari moves back with Shantiko, Though she can't help but wonder what
all this about this sword is about.

> > Mirai Hoshi sighs. "I can see you are prudent in restricting your
> > wrath. What you did to my dojo will cost more than I can afford for
> > almost a half a year. I believe you can do worse. But... I won't be
> > cowed into submission like what you are probably used to. Please leave
> > peacefully. Come back in another 300 years if you want but please
> > leave us be."
>
> "Cowed?!" He stopped and stared at her in shock, then started to
> laugh, long and loud. "COWED!? Dear little human, if i'd wanted your
> species to KNEEL to me, I would not have fought as long as I did to
> ensure...." He trails off here and sighs, shaking his head. "Enough of
> that, shall we? I expect respect, from humans, and awe and fear from
> many, but.....In any case. So you will not give me my sword. So be
> it." He places his hand on her head lightly. "Then you will tell me
> where it is, and I shall take it myself." He began to concentrate,
> using a little magic to press into her mind and read her thoughts,
> searching for the location of his sword, carefully, so as not to cause
> her too much harm.
>

Akari watches him, this strange man, there was something off something
different about him that had just changed and she couldn't put her
finger on it.... which was really really starting to irritate her.
>
>
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"Come quick I know a place we can hide!" Shantiko says to Akari and
winks at her.

[please don't read her mind if you can at this part, Trav]

Shantiko takes Akari out of the room if she follows.

>> > Mirai Hoshi sighs. "I can see you are prudent in restricting your
>> > wrath. What you did to my dojo will cost more than I can afford for
>> > almost a half a year. I believe you can do worse. But... I won't be
>> > cowed into submission like what you are probably used to. Please leave
>> > peacefully. Come back in another 300 years if you want but please
>> > leave us be."
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>> "Cowed?!" He stopped and stared at her in shock, then started to
>> laugh, long and loud. "COWED!? Dear little human, if i'd wanted your
>> species to KNEEL to me, I would not have fought as long as I did to
>> ensure...." He trails off here and sighs, shaking his head. "Enough of
>> that, shall we? I expect respect, from humans, and awe and fear from
>> many, but.....In any case. So you will not give me my sword. So be
>> it."

>> He places his hand on her head lightly. "Then you will tell me
>> where it is, and I shall take it myself." He began to concentrate,
>> using a little magic to press into her mind and read her thoughts,
>> searching for the location of his sword, carefully, so as not to cause
>> her too much harm.

As soon he puts his hand on her head the master unsheathes her sword
slashing laterally all in one motion. A wave of force extends in the
shape of the arc of her slash outward toward Ryu.

She shouts something in archaic Japanese as a Kanji for her charm is
superimposed in the air. Her image blurs and shifts places randomly
before him.

"I wont make this easy on you. It'll take more than lightning bolts
and mind tricks to get that sword from me." She says and her voice
sounds like it is coming from all directions.

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> "Come quick I know a place we can hide!" Shantiko says to Akari and winks at her. [please don't read her mind if you can at this part, Trav] Shantiko takes Akari out of the room if she follows.

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari nods and moves to follow her mate.
She can't help but continue to wonder about this sword that the man
seems so desperate to get his hands back on.

Ashton Neo: Shantiko gudes her down a few stairs and then into a very
small room. She removes an urn full of ash and dips her hand in it.
She then traces a Kanji on the well wtih the ash on her finger. A
magic cricle appears in the room and Shantiko takes Akari to it. She
then recites something in archaic japanese and they appear in another
room via teleportation. A metal box the length of a sword sits at one
end of the room. The majority of the room is decorated in Kanji like
runes all of which mean something to Shantiko but probably not to
Akari

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari looks around curiously then moves to
the metal box opening it curiously. her fingers caressing over the
blade within. a voice in mer mind telling her to lift it from the box
and her fingers twitch over the handle wanting to lift it.

Ashton Neo: "Akari what are you doing?" I'm not even supposed to touch
it

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari's fingers caress the handle again,
"It's a beautiful weapon."

Ashton Neo: Shantiko nods. "Yes it is. It also doesn't age while in
the box in this room. It's the perfect time capsule."

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari's fingers curl around the handle,
"Such fine workmanship. It looks heavy but I bet it's light as a
feather."

Ashton Neo: "Akari please. It's not supposed to be touched" She comes
up to her and places her arms around her in a loving way but in a way
that says "no" the way a mother might do to a child.

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari leans back against Shantiko but that
voice in her mind was louder now that her hand rested so close to the
hilt, "Why not?" Her fingers completed the curl around the handle
feeling the braided handle pressed firmly against her palm.

Ashton Neo: "Akari!" She grabbed her lover's wrist but not too tightly
just firmly. "I can't let you. This sword has untold powers." She was
worried something... weird would happen like 200 years ago. The sword
could do things she never thought possible.

a_different_kinda_mistress: She cocks her head slightly, "Shantiko I
think you're underestimating something. I'm not certain what it is
precisely but this sword is not evil. It wants to be held." her
fingers just tightened on the hilt.

Ashton Neo: She shakes her head "I alreadly know it's not evil. That's
not why it is dangerous."

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari's arm slowly begins to lift despite
the hold Shantiko has on her. "It needs to be held."

Ashton Neo: "AKARI!!!" She lets go and as soon as she lifts it from
the box the runes along the walls start to glow red.

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari holds the sword horizontally
directly in front of herself at arms length then slowly her wrist
turns bringing the sword vertical. Almost in a trance she slowly
lowers her arm bringing the sword to her body.

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Ashton Neo: [to her body?]

a_different_kinda_mistress: [Akari's]

Ashton Neo: [I know I don't know what you mean. She's cutting
herself?]

a_different_kinda_mistress: [no she brought the blade to her. as in
it's not still at arms length]

Ashton Neo: [ok]"They are tests Akari. They are also demons. You can't
kill them the normal way." One bear thing jumps at her claws extended
the other two don't do anything yet

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari cracks her neck, as her arm moves
blocking the blow to her chest, "I will not LOSE!" the last word was
accompanied by her altering into her first form the 7 black grapefruit
sized orbs floating around her.

Ashton Neo: [grapefruit?] [oh] "Akari use the sword's magic. They're
testing you." Beast: Stop helping her!

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari was uncertain how exactly to do that
but remembering what one of her friends had once told her she reaches
inwards reaches towards the soul her friend had once told her resided
in every blade. .oO(please. Help me. Help me protect my mate!)

Ashton Neo: [that was good] The sword hears her and a nearly blinding
aura white flame erupts around it [think Tenchi's sword but the metal
of the blade is still there]

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari swipes at the bear thing again with
a nod.

Ashton Neo: it disipates in a flash. The other two look at each other
and then hug and then combine to turn into something larger and more
beastly. Now it's hard to tell what animal it looks like "We can get
out of here you just beat him, Akari" Shantiko says [let me think of a
way to make him harder since the first one was easy]

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari is more then ready, .oO(please my
friend, I need your help one more time. Let be be an extension of you,
fight with me one more time.)

Ashton Neo: This time an aura apears around Akari and just in time as
the beast throws a spiked fist at Akari. HIs fist is easily nearly the
size of her whole body but the aura stops the impact

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari swings with the sword after the
punch is stilled.

Ashton Neo: Its hand gets cut off spraying blood everywhere. Shantiko
makes a face as some of it almost gets on her. "GRRRRAAAAAHHHHH!!!!"
The beast then uses its other hand to fire a bolt fire Akari's way

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari feels her 1st stage give way to her
second the armor coating her skin as she continues to move ready to do
what was needed to win this test.

Ashton Neo: Fire bolt hits Akari dead on and it is very very hot but
the aura still protects her "Akari you're amazing!"

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari shakes her head, "It's not just me,
It is the soul within the sword."

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traveler7012001 Ryu shook his hand, vaguely annoyed at the cut and
sighed, watching her position shift in place. "You continue to INSIST
on being rude, I see." He scowled and raised one hand, readying
another spell before stopping, lowering his hand. "So be it. Let us
make a game of it." He smiled and summoned a blade of energy to his
hand, concentrating, then closing his eyes, placing his other hand
behind his back. "Begin."

ashton_cn: "Rude you say? Legends tell that the original owner said to
defend the sword with our lives. The dojo was built to protect it. I'm
honoring an age old request. The only thing you've proven is your
magical mastery and that you can be very determined." Again the voice
seems to come from every direction.

traveler7012001 "If I were less determined, little one, your species
would be in a vastly different place now, if you existed at all. And
your shining, brilliant silver city.....Who knows what would happy to
it? .....And my sword was given as a gift, not a relic. Now will you
attack, or will we just stand here chatting like hens?"

ashton_cn: "What makes you think I want to attack. I'm defending my
dojo."

traveler7012001 "Ahh, but to defend it, you must get rid of the
attacker. And I could destroy this dojo if I’m not forced out." He
smiled softly. "Fight, and perhaps force me out, or simply wait, and
watch, as I make my way to my sword. It's your choice."

ashton_cn: "Why must you have it? There are.. so many other swords.
Why take the strongest most dangerous?"

traveler7012001 "You think THIS is the strongest? Well....Close. Not
quite, but I am proud of my workmanship..." He trailed off, smiling
softly. "I must have it, because it's necessary for what's coming. And
the other, belongs to someone else."

ashton_cn: "You must understand that I don't believe you. I can't just
give it to you. Every master has refused everyone to ask for it. No
one has succeeded." She jumps into the air and strikes down at his
head with lightning speed. She was only feet away from him the whole
time.

traveler7012001 He moves smoothly out of the way at the last second,
stepping on her sword, pinning it to the floor. "Yes. I know that very
well." He opened his eyes, looking at her directly, strangely. "I can
see you. And hear you. This is the only way it's fair." He shuts his
eyes again, stepping off her sword.

ashton_cn: "You think this is a game? You want a sword that can change
wind's name to fire. You want a sword that can rend heaven itself.
Pick a different prize!" She moves her sword in various arcs cause a
whirlwind made of blades to swirl around him.

traveler7012001 He swings his blade lazily, tapping it against hers
gently as it arcs. "Heaven fell long ago little mortal. The War tore
it apart and it was left in cinders. There is nothing left there, save
a monument."

ashton_cn: *Mirai huffs and feeling her age she's been trying to use
magic the entire time. Her physical ability has diminished in her age

ashton_cn: "What will you do with the sword? You realize by now
Shantiko and her mate have it now"

traveler7012001 "I am well aware of that." He vanishes and appears
behind her, knocking her sword out of her hand, kicking her into the
wall. "Stay down, youngling. Your time to go to the silver city isn't
just yet."

ashton_cn: She coughs out of air and passes out

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Ashton Neo: The beast regrows it's arms and then fires a beam attack
at Akari

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari turns her thoughts to the soul
again, .oO(I need your help it seems this will not be as easy as the
first. please let me channel your power.)

Ashton Neo: Akari gets the visions of an acrobatic move involving the
sword that would put her on the shoulder of the beast and cut off its
head in one move even if her armor is heavy she'll feel like she can
move that fast

a_different_kinda_mistress: She follows the vision landing like a
butterfly on it's shoulder and beheading the foul beast.

Ashton Neo: The beast dissapaears in a flash dropping Akari to the
floor where she can land

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traveler7012001: Ryu watched as the kitsune's little mate slew the
demon using his sword and smiled, starting to applaud her performance.
"Well DONE little one! Well done indeed. Very nicely done..."

Ashton Neo: Shantko eeped "How!? How did you get in?"

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari turns towards the man her grip
tightening further as she beseeches the soul within, .oO(please don't
abandon me now.)

Ashton Neo: [man this part is kind of hard on the spot. I'm not sure
what the sword would do now]
Ashton Neo: [oh I have an idea I hope this is okay with you guys]

traveler7012001: "Oh come now. That? That was simple. Deis did it,
long ago and far away, when I was younger. And did it better, too..."
He looks over towards Akari and smiles softly. "You wield it very
well. "He nods slightly at the sword, respectfully. "I don't suppose
you'd hand it over?" [What's the idea?]

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari's hand tightens, "Not to you
stranger."

Ashton Neo: Sword: So you've come? Finally? Wow I should think maybe I
should be glad maybe even thankful... But... then should I? (speaking
to Ryu and sounds very metallic and old)

Ashton Neo: Shantiko: It talks too!?!?!?

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari looks at Shantiko, "You know that
every weapon has a soul don't you?"

Ashton Neo: [if that's no good just tell me and we can edit it out.
And don't forget these OOC remarks]

Ashton Neo: Shantiko nods. "but they don't speak out loud like that."
Ashton Neo: Sword: Surprising people. That's noththing new. I did it
inside a box for crying out loud. Didn't even do anything and people
tell wild stories."

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari looks at the sword within her hand,
"I have a question of you. I would very much like to know your name."

traveler7012001: "Please. I sat around in a cave for centuries, and I
became known as......What DID they call me? Burner of villages,
devourer of children, was that it...? So long ago now."

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari arches a brow at him, "I wasn't
asking you stranger."

traveler7012001: "Nor was I talking to you little one." He blinks
slightly and steps closer to her, frowning slightly.

Ashton Neo: Sword: "My name... is Kalinarvarsindal. Named after a
great dragon. Too bad it was this very blade that killed that one"
Ashton Neo: [oh god I'm a name recycler]
Ashton Neo: Shantiko is quite amazed by all this. Her tails more than
show her excitment. "but... hmm"

traveler7012001: "He insulted Nina. Really. He's lucky we killed him
over days instead of months..." He frowned softly at that memory and
shook his head slightly.

Ashton Neo: Shantiko's eyes bulged "You are him! You're the dragon who
came here all those many years ago!"

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari tenses slightly, "Well that is a
long name my friend. But I will remember it." She backs a bit wanting
to keep space between them.

Ashton Neo: Shantiko thinks that if Ryu wasn't her enemy she would
very much like to get to know him. There were so few long lived beings
left in this world. She frowned at the idea that she might have to
fight him now.

traveler7012001: "The little foxgirl remembers me! How impressive." He
sighs and looks to Akari, then to his sword. "I suppose it COULD be
more interesting if she kept you. And you can always call me if you
need me."

Ashton Neo: Kalinarvarsindal flares the aura "I've been bored as you
can well imagine. Being a treasure is not my idea of good sword usage.
I could have chosen any other inanimate object to possess but being a
sword struck me as an oppurtinity with and edge I couldn't resist
Ashton Neo: [oh the puns!]

traveler7012001: "Oh please. It can't have been any worse than the
centuries where I went mad and we were living in a cave killing and
eating whatever random knights came along."

Ashton Neo: "Hmm? You don't want him back? But all the trouble you
went through!" Shantiko says very upset at the idea this was for
nothing. She had to think of what became of her old master now too.

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari blinks, "Wait you're actually not
going to try and take him?" that was beyond confusing. wasn't that the
purpose of coming there to start with?

Ashton Neo: "Him? Gender? Oh what a thing to have. I should think I'd
like to find a nice lady sword and make some daggers" Kalinar jokes
Ashton Neo: [I had to put that in!]

a_different_kinda_mistress: She blinks at the sword, "Gomen nasai But
you sound like a him."

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Ashton Neo: [it is a him he's just joking. His soul was a him]
Ashton Neo: there was a few metallic tings as the sword laughed. "Oh
it is fine. I just wonder what it would be like to be flesh again."

traveler7012001: "I DO need him. But I can wait, a little longer. I do
have time." He looks to Akari and smiles. "However, as to you.....Do
you know of someone named Sherrice?"

Ashton Neo: Shantiko seems slightly confused. This person did not seem
that bad to her. She's glad she was not hostile to begin with.

a_different_kinda_mistress: She blinks looking at the stranger, "The
HOLY member?" she was pretty sure of that but eh?

Ashton Neo: [oh I like that name!]

traveler7012001: "Correct. Consider it an exchange. Tell me what you
know of her, and I shall allow you to keep my weapon, for a time."
a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari arches a brow, "All that I know is
she is dead."

Ashton Neo: Shantiko relaxes a bit, her tails calming down. She
doesn't think he is going to attack them now.

traveler7012001: He tenses slightly for a moment, then nods slowly.
"How, if I may ask?"

a_different_kinda_mistress: "She gave up her life for the man she
loved."

Ashton Neo: "For a man? But how?" Shantiko asks

a_different_kinda_mistress: "She used her alter. Gave her life for
his."

traveler7012001: "Interesting.....A different her.....Perhaps?" He
looked thoughtful,, then snapped his fingers, teleporting them out of
the room, tossing a small bag to Shantiko. "It should cover the
damages. I WILL be back for my sword, little Alter. In time."

Ashton Neo: Kalinar vibes in Akari's hand "Ah yes. Love. The only
thing that can bring both sheer happiness and unfathomable sadness"

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari caresses the blade with her hand as
her armor shatters, "You speak from knowledge do you not my friend?"

Ashton Neo: Shantiko is open mouthed at the amount in the bag.
Ashton Neo: "I speak from the knowledge of many. Before I went into
that box many wished for my power. Few deserved. So many failed. But
those did deserve it were exeptional exapmples of beings"

Ashton Neo: "You must be very very old. Older than me!" Shantiko says
and that's actually a good thing for her.

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari nods slightly, she had no wish for
his power, only the strength to be strong enough to protect those she
holds dear.

traveler7012001: He blinked again and sighed, shaking his head softly.
"You may wish to care for your Master. She may be quite tired from her
efforts."

Ashton Neo: "Oh!!" She sees her slumped over against the wall. "Please
excuse me Akari-chan." She goes over to pick her up being much
stronger than one might assume just by looking at her and she carries
her to another room. the master is breathing shallowly but regularly
which just means she's unconcious and it probably nothing she's
expericnced 20 dozen times in a nearly 70 year life time.

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari looks to Shantiko, "Go care for your
master."

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traveler7012001: He nods slightly and looks at Akari for a minute or
two. "Consider it friendly advice. Keep a close watch on her."

a_different_kinda_mistress: Akari nods, "Note taken."

traveler7012001: He turns around, and walks out, whistling softly.

Ashton Neo: Shantiko returns and notices Ryu gone. "She'll be fine. He
really didn't do a thing to her but knock her out. He's not so bad."
She says.

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Akari nods and sheaths the blade .oO(Arigatou my friend, for not
abandoning me so quickly.) She thinks about it and reaches into the
box picking up the belt that the last weilder had used [OOC: sry if
that seems a bit weird but she needs something to attach it with] and
strapping it about her waist though she had to punch another hole into
the leather as her body is more slender then the last person's was.
She connects the sheath to the belt and shifts a little getting used
to the weight of the sword on her hip, "He did say to keep an eye on
her just incase. I don't think he's all together bad, he just has
different ways of doing things I believe."