Waking the Dead 2.0 || July 5-11, 2063 || The Wait

[kawaakari]

[Beautiful as Seigi is and generous as your hosts have been, it is hard to forget why you're here again.

Zangyaku is carrying on as per usual, as if your presence doesn't mean anything. It isn't a dismissal, though: it's an acknowledgment of the work that you must do, and that they are, by merit of your presence, helping you do it.]


General OOC Notes:
+ This is a catch-all post for any interactions that take place during the in-game period I indicated. Make sure to label your subject lines accordingly!
+ You're all staying at close to the Wolf's Ward, which is the wing devoted to the Blade King and the Wolfborn.
+ You're free to move around until about 7 PM. You have free run of the base.
+ You can, regardless of whether you have a license with Zangyaku or not, join in on minor routine engagements like patrol, or helping out at any of the divisions.
+ There is a free teleport back to Falner. You can go any time, as long as you're back before call time for the vigil with Ginko Takasugi-Vice from 8 PM until 4 AM.

General behavior of significant NPCs in the area:
+ Kasumi is your host, and effectively the officer in command for this leg of the operation.
+ Hikaru is generally NOT around during the day. He only turns up around dinner time to eat with everyone, take a temperature check on his end, and then immerse himself in his own work.
+ NPCs that have been fielded out to watch over David Young and Minato Arisato are available on call.
+ Other NPCs may be available on request. Just ping me?

Comments

[bladeweaver]

[Taning is regretting that he didn't stipulate that he can use movement-enhancing magic now, because holy shit this guy is good.

He'll concentrate on counterattacking, now. It's always been his strongest suit, after all, and iaido principles can and do apply to unarmed, as well.]

It's not that I wasn't too hot on them, so much... but all of us vets tend to tunnel-vision a lot, and Josh always somehow manages to keep on top of the general tactical situation.

[riskythunder]

[...And that is going to be difficult, because Nico now seems capable of reacting on the fly.]

Because of that fresh perspective, maybe? Kinda makes sense.

[bladeweaver]

Yeah, precisely. Has a dangerous mind, that one.

[Taning is getting more and more tired. Because he is, he'll attempt to parry one blow, and over-extend his arm as he misses. Not only does he get hit, his arm is just there, ready for the arm lock.]

[riskythunder]

[Which comes rather promptly, coupled with a solid takedown.]

Checkmate?

[Ehehe.]

[bladeweaver]

[Not that he was expecting to win this fight, but still: that was fast.

Boy you're good.

He smiles sheepishly as he taps out.]

Yep, you got me. Also, ow.

[riskythunder]

[Chuckling, then releasing you.]

If I didn't get you, it just means that I'm still not good enough.

[And Nico's all about hard work.]

[bladeweaver]

[Laughing along with you at that, which sends several jolts of pain across strained muscles as he is standing up.]

I'd say the same, but I'm a mage. We're traditionally squishy.

[Dusting himself off.]

I'd ask if we could do a little bit of swordplay, but I don't want to die.

[Yes, that is a conceding grin on his face. He'll stick to magic when he's facing the likes of you, thankyouverymuch.]

[riskythunder]

C'mon, it's not like I really will kill you! You're one of Kaz's brothers.

[And he loves that boy, ok ok.]

[bladeweaver]

[Yo man, he knows that. Still and all, he's gotten beat up enough today. Swordfighting another day. Rest now, before the next engagement.

He laughs at you, plops cross-legged on the floor, and conjures up a flask of sake and two cups. Then he looks up at you, nonchalantly.]

I do believe drinks being on me is customary, seeing as I lost, and all.

[riskythunder]

[Oh, he loves the way you think. Plopping down now!]

Only if I get to pour for us both.

[He's Zashiki-Warashi, mehn. This is what he ought to do.]

[bladeweaver]

[He does so like it when a plan comes together.]

It seems proper, since I brought the booze.

[He sets out the alcohol and cups in front of you both.]