The Hare and the Tortoise
[2024/09/24 07:04:55] Natsu 夏 (vulcantry): /me saw the contract woman pass and would bow as he noted her not seeing him he decided to follow. “Konninchiwa, lady Togashi Yoko, contract woman.” he would bow from the waist down. “I hope you are doing well in this day ?” he asks. He had been vast asleep for long hours after his long journey. He had not been aware he had been this tired. “I seem to overslept some of the important meetings in this port. Whispers tell me of tension and desire of power.” He spoke soft – calm – and thoughtfully. “Perhaps you wish to enlighten me as to what might be important for a man as myself?” surely he was his own man and could make his own choices. But he knew that she was far more accustomed to the culture of this port.
[2024/09/24 07:11:34] Yoko Togashi: /me was still thinking about the happenings of the night before, and the bruises and cuts she’d suffered after the attack were healing. She was not so injured that she needed to be bedridden. However pain was something she felt as keenly as pleasure, and the aches were still there. Upon hearing the the greeting behind her, she turned and took her normal posture, “Lord Kenyoku. Ohayo.” She spoke calmly before bowing toward him. “We may speak on this, but not here.” She opened her hand toward the tea house. “A drink perhaps?”
[2024/09/24 07:15:04] Natsu 夏 (vulcantry): /me smiled but his smile faded as he noted the woman injured and in what he considered pain. “You have been harmed?” he asks as he would move closer although he kept respect for her personal space. He would not pry further on the topic he had wished to put forth as he was a keen listener and understood it might have reason. “Of course … that would be gracious. Can you atleast tell me what happened.” he would follow her lead but would wait and adjust to her pace in things.
[2024/09/24 07:19:00] Muzan Kibutsuji (unit.chatterbox): /me exited the tea house and gave a slight bow to them both, “Tal to you both, I hope your morning is going well!” Turning to Natsu, “Good to see you, I am Muzan, are you enjoying the district?”
[2024/09/24 07:20:21] Yoko Togashi: /me rose to her normal posture and nodded to him. “Gaijin men, in gaijin cities, believing they can do with me whatever they please. One, Zane, Tavern Owner, apparently did not enjoy my refusal to submit to his will and refused to allow me to leave the city when asked. As such, he sought to dishonor me by imposing his will through violence.” That was all she said to him before turning to lead him into the tea house, but stopping in her pace upon seeing the Daimyo standing at the entrance.
[2024/09/24 07:23:29] Natsu 夏 (vulcantry): /me would turn to the new face and would bow in the rigid way that came still naturally “Konninchiwa Muzan.” he offered. He noted the mans attire and weaponry. “I do, although I have not been properly exploring due my arrival only a few days back. Let me introduce myself. I am Kenryoku Natsu.” he would wave his hand calm and invitingly “We were about to enter and enjoy a drink.” Of course he picked up the words of Yoko an arched a brow to her story. “I assume the man regrets it now ?” he asks curious although not in any desire to pry.
[2024/09/24 07:28:44] Muzan Kibutsuji (unit.chatterbox): /me heard they were going to have tea, so he would move to the side and allow them entry. “Do not let me stand in your way, I was there with my Oiran for most of the night, so wanted to get some fresh air.” He motions them inside, though he turns to Natsu and smiles, “well met, good to see more Pani visiting the district.” Turning back towards Yoko when he heard her story, or at least apart of it, “Are you hurt?” He would ask, “if you wish I can go take his head, if you wish me to restore your honor.”
[2024/09/24 07:42:21] Yoko Togashi: /me shook her head at Kenryoku’s words, “Not likely. I doubt he will be so quick to take the same violent path, but men like him are so in love with their own odors, that nothing will change their warped perception of reality.”
Yoko turned when she heard Muzan’s response to her words. She didn’t quite lead him inside just yet, but she did take the time to answer now that she was addressed directly. “Dō ka yurushite kudasai, Kibutsuji-sama. (Forgive me please, Lord Kibutsuji)” That was probably the first time she acknowledged him as the Daimyo of the district, having already made her stance clear to him on what she agree with as far as his own perspective. They supported their people in their own ways, though whether those tactics they used were compatible or not remained to be seen. “I was careless in believing this man was amenable to reason. I would not dare to suggest or request that my Lord takes up arms for my sake, as my actions were my own, to travel to those shores. I was well aware of the risks, a the fault is mine for taking them despite.”
She bowed to him, but didn’t rise until he acknowledged her words. Though she was quite used to having to look out for herself, expecting no one to actually come to her aid in her time of need, she also found it easier to simply not rely on others.
[2024/09/24 07:45:55] Natsu 夏 (vulcantry): /me noted as the man stepped aside. He would give him a grateful smile as he would step aside. “Arigatou gozaimasu” he offered as to underline his gratitude. He was very much aware that he was to odd one out. As it seemed that the man and Yoko were familiar with one and other. It was nice to hear that he was welcomed in a way. Although he himself was still somewhat contemplating what to do. His sense of direction was gone ever since his Daimyo had lost his life. When Muzan asked of Yoko’s honor he would turn his attention back to her. Again curious to her answer. When she answered his brow would rise in complete surprise. He would turn back to Muzan and bow again “Forgive me, I was not aware of your status.” he showed the man great respect by even lowering his eyes. The man outranked him and with such was given the respect it held.
[2024/09/24 07:54:14] Muzan Kibutsuji (unit.chatterbox): /me just stared at Yoko for a moment while he listened, perhaps trying to read between the lines. Only offering a shrug when she made excuses for the man’s behavior, “many women travel in mainland Gor, I was a gate guard in Turmus, I would know more then most Pani. So, that is not a valid reason to try and be violent with you, perhaps just wanting a new collar girl.” He would make a dismissive way with his hand, “either way, not acceptable, part of establishing this district and a home for Pani is that we need to show the mainlanders we live here too. That we will not be pushed around, or that our customs will not be spit on. Most mainlanders are dishonorable, so the only way to ensure they show us the proper respect is if we kill enough of them that those that are left walk carefully.” He was a Samurai after all, and harsh punishments was normal for him on the further islands even if it was not the same here on the mainland for the Pani it would be. “…What city did this happen in?” He would ask, though
[2024/09/24 07:54:14] Muzan Kibutsuji (unit.chatterbox): would shift his attention to Natsu while waiting, “Yes…I am the Daimyo of the district for now. Ubar Chung is away on business, and I rule until he returns…also a Captain on the Council of Port Kar, so if you need anything or have any problems please seek me out.”
[2024/09/24 08:10:44] Yoko Togashi: /me simply answered, “the City of Rarn… known as the ‘Copper City’. I had planned to make arrangements to have what he stole from me repaid.. with interest.” She sighed seeing that there was no stopping him at this point. “If you wish, I can show you, and point out the gaijin. However, I doubt the slaver or Administrator he threatened me with will allow you to simply walk in and kill him. there is no telling what he told them after I left, but expect him to have further dishonored himself by misrepresenting the facts.” She left it at that for now. Looking back to Natsu she asked him, “Will Kenryoku-dono be accompanying Kibutsuji-sama?”
[2024/09/24 08:16:02] Natsu 夏 (vulcantry): /me listens and was keen in doing so. Most things were memorized and weighted as to the value of the words. As he listens he tried to paint a picture of these mainlanders. He had met very few but those he had met had been honorable and very much aware that there were differences but not to spit upon. Still he was new and would learn soon enough. He would again bow from the waist as the man spoke of being the one ruling in the absence of this Ubar. He guessed it to be somewhat as a Shugun. He would not ask though – as the conversation was still upon Yoko’s honor and how Muzan wished to deal with such. Natsu did not fear bloodshed, but not just for the sake of it. Still he understood that he was not the one with the years of experience and simply listens. “I thank you.” he stated towards Muzan as he understood him being very important in this port. When Yoko spoke he considered her words and although he would not shy away from a battle it did seem somewhat rushed and without a good strategy. “Forgive me, Lady
[2024/09/24 08:16:02] Natsu 夏 (vulcantry): Togashi Yoko. I do think such needs thought and consideration. If there is a good plan than I would.” he stated. He now noted others arrive and he would gain bow from the waist as to pay respect to the new contract women. ” Konninchiwa.” he offered to them. Of course in his mind musing over the question he had been asked. He did not know them all that well. But surely the woman was hurt and which man would dare to abuse his strength in such a manner ?
[2024/09/24 08:17:58] Muzan Kibutsuji (unit.chatterbox): /me sent an NPC collar girl to his home, with word to seek out his oiran. Two of them came back, while the other was still resting from a long night. He offered a slight bow to Kiko and Koi, “Tal, I hope you are well rested. We have two customers at the tea house, please play music while they enjoy their tea.” He instructed them, before turning back to Yoko and Natsu, “no need to bother yourself, I will go alone…a name and city is all I need. My Oiran will play for you, just enjoy the tea house.” Though when he heard that she had something stolen, his attention shifted back. “What did he take from you? I will get it back before I kill him.” A small smile crossed his lips when she spoke of the others not allowing him to kill the tavern keeper, “the strength of my sword his me authority over everyone that is my enemy, I do not need permission.”
[2024/09/24 08:18:49] Muzan Kibutsuji (unit.chatterbox): gives me*
[2024/09/24 08:20:24] ღKiko Kiyoriღ (kiko.kiyori): /me gracefulyl steps towards Kibutsuji-sama her okobo making obvious sounds of her arrival offering a bow and greeting to those around “Konnichiha Kibutsuji-sama,Mina-san, Ah we had a great rest thank you for your concern” looks to the new faces with a nod “Hai, Kibutsuji-sama please give me a moment to get setup ” as she gracefuly moves towards the stage to prepare to play the music adjusting her kimono to make it look better as she passes
[2024/09/24 08:21:17] ღKoi Kiyoriღ (koi.kiyori): /me arrives and bows at the waist to Kibutsuji-sama with a soft smile hidden behind a hand, upon hearing his orders she nods softly and only says “Hai my Lord. My rest was great as well, please give me a moment to tune and prepare.” moving with a gentle grace to the tea house to prepare her shamisen for play.
[2024/09/24 08:36:04] Yoko Togashi: /me nodded. “Twenty-nine copper, and one of my fans.” Though the copper was of no consequence, the fans were part of her profession. That she would not part with so easily. She looked to the two contract women and then bow as they went in, but said nothing. “If you must go alone, then I wish you good journey, Kibutsuji-sama.” She wasn’t going to try to convince him otherwise. True the men of that city needed to be cut down a peg, but this was not her battle to fight.
[2024/09/24 08:39:26] Natsu 夏 (vulcantry): /me would watch as the others entered and would pause as to see if the conversation between Yoko and Muzan would conclude. He turned to Muzan, wondering if going alone was smart, but as he was for now a simple passerby he did not wish to interfere, intervene or get in the middle of things. His mind was to much in havoc and chaos to truly be of asset. When a (NPC) of the Inn seemed to have found him and whispered something to him he would bow to those there. “I fear something needs my attention. I bid you both well. I hope to meet up later here perhaps ?” he suggested but would not await their answer
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