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Post by Hibana on Mar 17, 2022 5:23:21 GMT -5
Tsubasa looks around as he enter Hokkan. A few days have passed since he met Taiitsukun, and he decided to follow her advice and leave for his mother's homeland Hokkan. His father looks devastated when he hears the news, but Tsubasa thinks that his father will be alright. He will recover in a few days. And not only that. Considering the situation, Tsubasa is sure that his father will have to face the Emperor. But, nothing serious will happen to him. He is sure the Emperor will understand and will not fire him. Although he is not sure about himself. But, he thinks he can think about it later. It's not like he will meet the Emperor or anyone who comes from Sairou in the near future.
Tsubasa opens the window and looks at the scenery outside of the carriage. There is snow and small settlements can be seen outside. It's very different from Sairou. And he is happy seeing that. Only dessert awaits him when leave the city, and it will take a while if he wants to go to another city there. Although he likes living there as well. The only thing he did not like is how hot it can be in Sairou. Something that can make him not leave his house for the whole day and take sick absences. "I wonder how mother endure it all this time?," Tsubasa said. Then, he goes back inside and closes the carriage's window. Speaking about carriages, Tsubasa can not believe how lucky he is. He immediately finds a carriage after he decides to follow Taiitsukun's advice, as if Byakko helps him go to Hokkan Himself. "Thank goodness," Tsubasa said when he found the carriage. Then, he hopped on the carriage and went to Hokkan.
Tsubasa is remembering the time he had in Mount Taikyoku. He meets an old woman who called herself Taiitsukun there. And he gave a comment about her face. Not long after that, Tsubasa caress his cheeks. There is a hand print on each cheek of him. "That woman. She slapped me hard. Even my father has not slapped me," Tsubasa said. "But, I guess I am the one in the wrong. I will apologize and say thank you to her later," Tsubasa said again. Now, back to his quest. Taiitsukun pinpoints Touran when he asks her. But, she has never told him where in Touran he should go. So, he will just enjoy himself when he arrives in Touran. "I wonder where in Touran should I go?," Tsubasa said.
This earned him a look from the corner of the eyes of the carriage courier. "If you are talking about Touran, you should go and see the Imperial Palace," the courier said. "Imperial Palace?," Tsubasa said. This is answered by a nod by the courier. "But, to go to the imperial palace.. Do you have any relatives that you want to visit there?," the courier said again. "No. I don't have any relatives there," Tsubasa said. "I see. Then, you can not go there. It is forbidden for us commoners to enter the Palace," the courier said. "I see..," Tsubasa said. Then, he stopped talking. And he spent the rest of the journey quietly.
It did not take long for the carriages to arrive in Touran. He steps down the carriages as soon as the carriage stops. Then, after paying the courier, he takes a walk in the city. And he is looking for an inn. He thinks that while it is important to go to the Palace or find a way to get inside the Palace, it is also important to find a place where he can spend the night. He knows he can just create a house in the city. But, he did not know where he can create it. The distance between houses in this street are close to each other. He nearly can not find any space that he can use to build a house there. "It seems i have to find an inn tonight," Tsubasa said. And he is fine with it. He is not sure whether he will find a cheap inn in this area. But, if it is about money, he can always asked his father in Sairou to give him. There is nothing to worry.
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Post by Katsurou Meian on Mar 17, 2022 6:50:05 GMT -5
”In this life there’s no surrender… there’s nothing left for us to do… find the strength to see this through.” Soldiers by Otherwise
An assassin… an outlaw… a man despised by his profession. Mean became these things and more, a product of the misdeeds of his own father, now there was no backing down for him. He was forced into this life and could not chose freely and with that burden on his shoulders he had to please the Fiend and bring pain to the innocent and whoever stood on their way. He had been told their reasons to oppose all Miko and their Seishi but, Meian knew that did not justify unnecessary killing. Not satisfied with forcing him to harm others through the spiteful skills his own father forced on him, the Fiend punished him if he dismissed their orders. He still remembered what had happened last time. He nearly passed out due to the pain. Unconsciously the hooded assassin placed a hand on his chest as if the pain was there once more and he gasped silently. He clenched his other fist and smashed it adjacent the nearby wall of a dark alley as he waited for his next instructions. He truly hated being forced to obey their commands like a mere mutt. He no longer felt like a living person, every night the memory of his deeds haunted his dreams and he was unable to sleep. And every day he was forced into committing another crime that would come to haunt him at night. He sighed as he clenched his teeth in exasperation but soon someone approached him. He took a deep breath but did not turn to look at the person.
He was wearing his usual black clothes with a hint of gold to remember his beloved mother the Queen of Hokkan and his siblings, Hayate Crown Prince and Princess Yori. His scarlet cloak was easily concealed in the dark and his hood covered his identity. Although his red fringe could slightly be seen. A hand covered by a black glove simply opened and extended to his side and a parchment was placed on it by the other person. Mean only turned to eye that person and said coldly, “Took you long enough…” The person shivered lightly fearing Meian’s reputation might precede him and began to slowly back down. Mean smirked at this bitter reality that engulfed him. There was no place he could run to or hide, no one would take him in because he was the feared assassin. He had earned a fierce reputation. He turned his back toward that person, he was not worth his time, he then began to walk toward the wall that clearly indicated he could not keep on walking and the man gasped in awe as Meian climbed that wall and disappeared with the ease of a monkey and the speed of a lynx.
Meian stood on the roof reading the parchment silently. He sighed and then whistled softly. A small sparrow hawk appeared and rested on his extended arm. He caressed its stomach for a moment before placing a note on its paw. “Aka, you know the drill, little friend, be careful.” He sighed and the hawk looked at him for a moment before rubbing its head on his neck. He smiled softly as the hood shook with the wind but did not reveal his identity. He then watched the small bird fly away. How he sometimes longed to be as free as they were!
He made sure all his weapons were in order and then jumped off the roof landing gracefully and silently on another roof, he kept this free running rhythm as he moved along the roofs. He had to make sure to find this person and follow her as she traveled trough Hokkan and then he would do as the Fiend ordered him to.
After a bit of research and a few days of travelling he had finally found her trail. But he was careful, after all, the many years he spent horning his skills came to play now. It was difficult to hide in the broad daylight but this assassin could easily achieve so even in the middle of the desert. He also had a way with animals, a special bond, which meant he could understand how close one animal could be to a person. So he could tell that this horse was fond of its rider so as he followed he made no indications of any threat toward its mistress. That meant the horse would be alert of him but would not voice its thoughts unless Meian tried anything.
This also allowed time for Meian to study his victim. He could tell the woman was worn out and had several injuries in her body which stopped her from actually travelling at ease. He could see the tension in her face probably from some recent wounds and the fact that she was riding was not making it any easier on her. He almost felt pity for the lady. But he knew better than to oppose the Fiend at this point, they had him chained to their will. He closed his eyes to regain composure and readied himself to strike when it seemed to him she discovered her pursuer.
He almost smirked at her attempt to appear strong despite the fatigue and the many wounds she had. Some persons were just dead stubborn, she almost reminded him of his older brother, the Crown Prince, he wondered how Hayate and Yori were doing at this very moment. But he soon returned to battle mode and his emerald eyes were cold and his hood covered his identity completely. He did not move at first ensuring she was completely alone. He grinned at her words and before the blink of an eye he was right behind her with one hand on a dagger, its tip was touching her neck, to ensure she would not move. His other hand had caught her sword arm and twisted it slightly in order to disarm her. If this did not work he could easily use his magic abilities. He then leaned down to whisper in her ear menacingly, “Drop your weapon.”
That night, however, his task was slightly different. The Fiend did not wish him to kill her but rather extract information. That done, he sent Aka to give the Fiend the information they needed. He was resting for a moment sitting on the window-edge of his room at an Inn and drinking sake from a tiny cup when he spotted someone who clearly looked foreign to these lands. And he was surprised he was not freezing with the cold. He raised an eyebrow, he did not look that prepared, he wondered if he had any supplies or if he had brought any coin with him. Although, innkeepers could be quite generous if you offered to do occasional jobs for them, it was one of the reasons Meian seldom had to pay for his stay and during the time he worked for them he ensure don’t to get into trouble. The last thing he wanted was be unable to stay in habituated areas as he could learn the lates news and rumours if he spent all his time in the wilderness escaping the law he would be unable to keep himself safe and away from any trouble.
He sighed and secured the sake bottle, it did not have much left in it but he knew it was cold in Hokkan and people often drank alcohol to regain warmth. He then said, “Oi!” As soon as he noticed the young man look up at him he tossed him the bottle, “You’ll need that. Drink it.” It was true that he was an assassin, but he was not a heartless man by nature and if his job did not prevent him, he liked helping others. A strange quality for someone who took lives, right?
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Post by Hibana on Mar 18, 2022 7:15:01 GMT -5
Tsubasa continues to look around. Then, he had someone calling out to him. "Who is it calling out for me?," Tsubasa said. Then, he turned around. No one was there. Only the inn that he is going to enter exists there. "He probably is on the second or third floor," Tsubasa said. Then he looked up. He hopes to see who it is that is calling out to him when he looks up. And he has his wishes granted. Tsubasa saw a man sitting by the window as soon as he looked up. That man has red hair, and from the way it looks, it seems that he is one of the tenants here.
Tsubasa can tell that he is an assassin just by looking at him. Does he want something from him? Those kinds of questions appear in his head. Then, he has a bottle being tossed to him. It is a bottle of sake. The sake inside is not much, but there is still sake inside. Perhaps that man wants him to regain warmth. Tsubasa catched that bottle, and he looked at the person who tossed him that bottle. "O-okay!," Tsubasa said. And he drinks a little bit of sake. Tsubasa stopped drinking the sake not long after that, and he looked at the man. "Thank you," Tsubasa said. He promised to himself that he would pay him someday. Then, he goes inside the inn.
Tsubasa goes to the counter as soon as he enters the inn. And he was greeted by a scene of a man sleeping in the inn's counter. The man looks young, and it makes him think that he is the innkeepers' son. He feels curious, and he wants to know why the young man is sleeping there. But, he could care less. Maybe working behind a counter like this is very tiring for him.
It seems that the young man noticed Tsubasa's presence. He wakes up not long after that. "You are mom's and dad's guests.. Welcome! Would you like to spend the night here?" the young man said. "Sure," Tsubasa said. And he gives all his coins to the young man. The young man looks at the money that is given by Tsubasa. Then, he looked at Tsubasa. "I am sorry. I think it is better that you look for another inn," the young man said. "So, this is about money. Then, put it in Kitahara Tenma's tab. Send it to the Kitahara family in Sairou," Tsubasa said, giving information to the young man. Of course he knows what will happen when he does that. But, he could care less. Afterall, what are the benefits of having parents who are rich if you can not have them pay your bills? Although, given the circumstances, Tsubasa thinks that his family won't be rich any more in the near future. Even though he is sure the emperor will forgive his father and nothing serious will befall him and the whole family. "Right. I also need something to be used as a tool to kill time while I am in Hokkan," Tsubasa said.
The young man was going to take his leave. But Tsubasa called him again. "Wait. I have changed my mind. Don't put it on my tabs," Tsubasa said. Then he pulled the young man towards himself. This earned him a look full of annoyance from the young man. Something that makes him release the young man not long after that. "As I have thought. You have no coins with you," the young man said again. And he is going to leave again, which is causing Tsubasa to pull him again. "Wait. Listen to me first," Tsubasa said. "I am going to stay here for a few months. And I am going to start staying in this inn tonight. In exchange for that, I will do anything you guys asked me to do. How about it?," Tsubasa said. "I can cook for you guys, and I can do laundry. And if you guys have someone making trouble, I can deal with them. I guarantee you guys that I am not a troublemaker myself. So you guys can rest assured," Tsubasa said.
It seems that the young man believes what Tsubasa has said. Tsubasa is given a key not long after that and he is led to his room. It seems that Tsubasa will spend the night alone. The room is an empty room. It is on the third floor, and it is neat. And Tsubasa thinks that he will like this room. "I will take this room," Tsubasa said. The innkeepers' son nodded. And after making sure that there is nothing needed by Tsubasa any more, he takes his leave. Tsubasa goes back to his room after that young man leaves. And he lay on the bed. He is tired of the journey. Although he has not slept, he closes his eyes.
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Post by Katsurou Meian on Mar 18, 2022 12:27:43 GMT -5
"Who is it calling out for me? He probably is on the second or third floor,”
Meian took a moment to examine the man and he could tell many things even though his hood shed him in mystery. Few had her seen Meian’s face, his siblings and mother were some of them and he was not planning it being any different now, especially when talking to a stranger. It was true that he looked like a kind young man but, he still did not know him. He smirked when he seemed to be looking for Meian and was not sure what he had heard or who had called to him. But then he looked up and their eyes met for a moment. He could not ignore the feeling that somehow he knew this man was powerful even though he looked anything but.
O-okay!,”
He silently watched him as he took the sake and drank from it. He wondered if he came from a family that could hold their liquor albeit he was probably too young to partake in drinking. One thing was for sure, he was quick to trust and something about that made Meian feel compassion as if he were looking ant his beloved sister Yori who was around the same age as him, she was but 15 springs and he could never stay too far away from her. He loved his little sister. And yet this young man reminded him of her somewhat.
"Thank you,”
Meian smirked, “Don’t mention it.”
He suspected the young man had never left his home before, and yet he was bold and somewhat daft for coming all the way here. Maybe he wanted to find his goal in life or maybe he wanted to go on an adventure. At his age who would not want to? But that same naivety made Meian think he had to stay close to the boy in order to keep him safe. He facepalmed though and sighed, dealing with this siblings was already hard enough, not to mention he had Seishi and a Miko to look after. And yet he had decided to adopt someone else into his list of worries. He smirked. It was absurd.
He watched him enter the Inn and then finished the last of the sake in his cup before walking back into his room. Usually he did some meditation but he deemed it would be a good idea to go out for a little bit. He heard footsteps ad could sense the young man, so he would be staying on the same floor. He stretched and decided not to worry any more for him and just go for a walk. He was silent enough to slip through the window and climb onto the roof. Night had fallen, it was a full moon. He pulled his hod to cover his face even more and caught a message from his feathered friend Aka. He read it and then sighed, it looked like h had to go find some more information. At least this time he was not required to take a life.
Taking one last look at the moon he took off and jumping from rooftop to rooftop he entered a library. He looked around to make sure no one saw him as he slipped through a window. He wondered if someone had left it ajar on purpose but he shrugged and walked on. He made no sound and was like a mouse wondering around a group of hungry felines. And yet, something felt off about this. He had gone to the very outskirts of this city and it was not the usually way in which the Fiend worked.
Truth be told, there were men after his life so… sometimes one could fall into a trap. But then who could have known that Aka was the best way to reach him? The way he brought her up he never domesticated her so that she would always look wild.
Either way, he did not have much time to think twice so as he decided to retrace his steps and get out to that abandoned and empty library he heard a sound and realised that someone had broken a crystal flask nearby and he soon discovered the smoke. Darn it! He inhaled some and coughed but he covered his mouth and nose with his cloak soon after. He was still coughing but he had hoped that. He sprinted back to the window he used to break into the library when he realised that someone had set the building in flames. Someone wanted to make sure he would not leave the building alive. He was beginning to feel dizzy, it was as if the smoke was finally affecting him. As he fell on his knees he thought of his brother Hayate, his sister Yori, his mother Sumiko. He crawled toward the window and stretched a hand to open it but he soon passed out.
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Post by Hibana on Mar 19, 2022 9:39:35 GMT -5
Tsubasa opened his eyes. Now that fatigue have leave him, he decided to get up. He wants to unpack his things. Then, he remember that he has nothing with him. Only a sword and an empty coin bag. "These two did not need to be unpacked," Tsubasa said. Then, Tsubasa walk to the window. The sky is very clear, and the stars can be seen clearly. "So, in Hokkan, we can saw the stars too?," Tsubasa said while looking at the sky. "This is great!," Tsubasa said again. He is happy that he can look at the stars in Hokkan. Now, the view will be complete if he have someone with him to see it.
"That reminds me. That person is a tenant here, right? Why not have both of us eat out tonight?," Tsubasa said. He knew that it would be strange to eat out when he has no money like this. But, he thinks that he can think about it later. It's better than holed up in one's room for the whole night. Then, Tsubasa leaves his room. Suddenly, the innkeeper approached him. "Thank goodness you are here," the innkeeper said, while running and getting closer to Tsubasa. "I need your help," he said again. Then, he explained the job to him. "Our courier who will deliver supplies for us is going to be late. Because he has to help put out a fire in a library in the outskirts of town. So, here is the job. Help him put out that fire so that he can arrive here faster," the innkeeper said. Something that Tsubasa agreed to without a second thought. Of course, he does not like it. Because he has just arrived in Hokkan tonight. But, considering the situation, it is not the right thing to say. Then, he decided that eating out can wait. "If you did not know where the said library is, i will tell you," the innkeeper said. Then, he tell Tsubasa the location of the library and how to get there. "Thank you," said Tsubasa. Then, Tsubasa leaves the inn. And he goes to the library where Meian loses consciousness.
It does not take a long time for Tsubasa to arrive in the library that becomes the place where Meian lose consciousness. There, Tsubasa saw a man trying to put out the fire. It seems that he is the courier that the innkeeper has been saying. The fire has spread throughout the library. Seeing that, the courier asked him to help him to get some water and put the fire out. But, Tsubasa got a feeling that there is something else that he has to do before he get the fire out. "Right. I have to check whether there is someone who got stucked inside," Tsubasa said.
With that, Tsubasa approach the door. But, he can not open it. Then, he use his celestial warrior's power and summon a golem. Of course, considering the situation, Tsubasa know he will be charged for destroying public's property. But, he think that he can think later. On Tsubasa's behalf, the golem struck the door. And the door got destroyed into pieces. Tsubasa saw Meian lying unconscious on the ground after he have his golem destroy the library's door. Then, without a second thought, he call back his golem and went inside the library. Tsubasa is relieved the distance between Meian and the door is not far. It did not takes a long time for him to find Meian. And Tsubasa pulled Meian towards himself when he found Meian. Then, he get himself and Meian out of the burned library immediately. "Hang in there," Tsubasa said while walking out of the library. Of course without leaving Meian in the library.
Tsubasa looks for a safe place after he get himself and Meian out of the library. Then, he saw a tree near the burned place. From the way it looks like, the tree is in a save distance. So, he brought Meian there. And he lay him under the tree. Then, Tsubasa use his celestial warrior's power and he began healing Meian.
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Post by Katsurou Meian on Mar 20, 2022 13:49:37 GMT -5
Meian’s last thoughts were those of his beloved family. He had faced death many times but he had managed to laugh at its face until now. He had been caught unawares, he seriously did not expect his enemy would find a way into his network in order to get to him. He would have to be much more careful form now on. But, he was not awake so surely there would not be a second chance for him. This was it, no one would find him inside an abandoned library in the middle of Hokkan. And it angered him that he had fallen so easily. After all the years he had managed to avoid being spotted, detected, not even the Fiend knew where he was at times. And yet, this one night, he had lowered his guard and it had cost him his life.
Perhaps it was not that bad a thing. It would mean his torture would be over, no more innocent people would die, the Miko and Seishi would be safe and his family would not have to carry the burden of his current situation. Besides, that would also mean the Fiend would have one tool less to manipulate to fulfil their empty desires. That also meant he would not have to kill anyone anymore, he would be allowed the freedom to rest for all the suffering that came his way.
And yet, something inside him changed. It looked like Suzaku did not want him to perish just yet. And in a way he was angry, he had suffered so much, why would the god interfere now and prevent his death? He wanted it, he wanted to be free at last and not have to worry about anything anymore.
But the light began to shine in front of him, there was no more darkness and though he had given up and accepted his fate, he noticed he began to feel more in the world of the living, little by little, as if some force were sparing him the death he so desired to experience.
The light surrounded him and he began to feel his body once more.
He blinked a couple of times before he realised he was outside, for he could feel the cold of the snow on his back and could see the stars, and he was not alone. As soon as his eyes focused he looked beside him, it was that young man he had met before, how on earth did he find him? It also looked like he was a Seishi, just as he had suspected and he could see the symbol shine through and the light surround them. Was he… healing him? He blinked twice before he said, “How did you find me?” He was so certain no one would find him on time. He looked at the building, people were working to put out the fire and though the fire raged through, the building had not been as damaged as he suspected. People were working diligently to fix this situation and he wished that he had water-related abilities to help.
He began to regain his strength and he slowly sat back, “Thank you, I owe you a life dept.” He rubbed the back of his head, it was not easy for him to thank someone, especially a stranger, for saving his life when he should have been more careful. But, life taught you not to grow arrogant. And Meian knew arrogance was not a good thing for the most part. He then thought of his brother Hayate and nearly smirked, he was so arrogant he wondered how he was doing. Maybe he should pay his family a visit as it seemed that the Fiend did not with him do to anything for now, he would have to wait to receive further instructions.
He pulled his hood to cover his face, he could do nothing about the young man, he surely had seen his face when he saved his life, but he did not sense any threat from him. On the contrary, he saved him because he did not want a life to be extinguished. He was honourable and he hoped that this young man would never change. “To whom do I owe my life?” He needed to learn his name, for he was thinking he had to bring him to the Palace to meet his fellow Seishi. “I’m Meian.”
He then stood up slowly and added, “Have you had anything to eat yet? Its on me” He smirked and then started walking away form that part of the town, he knew of a good and secluded little tavern that served nice warm food. They would not be accosted there and would be able to talk more freely.
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Post by Hibana on Mar 21, 2022 15:25:44 GMT -5
Tsubasa smiled happily when he saw Meian open his eyes. "Thank goodness you are alright," Tsubasa said. Then, he saw that Meian sat back. "Be careful," Tsubasa said. Although he knows that it is too late when he saw Meian sat back. And he continues healing Meian. Tsubasa looked at Meian's wound while he healed him. He was wondering what is this guy doing in a secluded place like that library at night. Is he out of his mind? That kind of question. But, in the end, he did not do it. And he answers the questions himself. Whatever it is, it is not his business. He will not do something about it. He will believe in him. Then, he focuses on healing him.
Thank you, I owe you a life dept. To whom do I owe my life? I’m Meian."
Tsubasa looked at Meian. He was going to answer Meian's question and reveal his name to him. But, in the end, he did not do it and he saw that Meian was already leaving. It makes him relieved that Meian is not a prince in Hokkan. He sure will have to think of a way to face his father once he returns to Sairou after what he did if Meian is a prince here. Afterall, he is still the eldest son of the Kitahara family. There is no way he will not be scolded by his father if he does it to a prince. Afterall, he brought his family's name with him. Although he is sure that he has to apologize to him even though Meian is not a prince. "Right. I will apologize when I meet him," Tsubasa said.
Tsubasa gets up from his place. He is going to leave that place. But, he remembered about the fire before he could move. It caused him to not immediately look for Meian. Infact, it makes him think that Meian can wait. Tsubasa is concerned with the fire. Afterall, he is being scented there by the innkeeper to help put out the fire. In which he did not do it because he had to save Meian. Then he looked for some water. And approached the courier as soon as he had water with him. "I have brought water," Tsubasa said while looking at the courier. It caused him to earn a look from the corner of the courier's eyes. "Good!," the courier said. Then, he takes the water from Tsubasa and puts the fire out.
It did not take long for Tsubasa to put the fire out. And now there is no part of the library that is still on fire. He was ready to thank Byakko when he saw that the fire was already out. But, he corrected it as soon as he could. He think that it will be more correct if he say thanks to Genbu instead of saying thank you to Byakko. This is the land of Genbu. So, there is no way that it isn't Genbu who has helped him put the fire that burns the library out. Unless He is a heartless god, in which Tsubasa thinks that he is not. Then, Tsubasa think that he can think about the consequences of not saying thank you to Byakko later. And he thank Genbu while looking at the library.
Tsubasa looked at the people who had diligently put the fire out. Then, he approached them. He decided to check on them. Especially the courier. He hopes he is alright. "Now I will be on my way," the courier said. Then, he leaves that side of town and continues his schedule. "Hopefully he has a safe journey," Tsubasa said while looking at the courier who had just left. Tsubasa leaves that place. And he starts looking for Meian along the way. "Let me see.. If my memories serve me right, that is the path that Meian takes," Tsubasa said. Then, he takes the path. He did not know whether it was the real path or not. But, he thinks that he can think about it later.
It seems the path is the real path. It did not take a long time for Tsubasa to catched up with Meian. "There you are," Tsubasa said, when he found Meian. "I am sorry to keep you waiting. And I am sorry that I did not answer you before," Tsubasa said again. Then, he introduced himself. "My name is Kitahara Tenma," Tsubasa said. He reveals his real name to Meian, and he thinks that he can think about the consequences of giving his real name to a stranger later.
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Post by Katsurou Meian on Mar 23, 2022 19:01:54 GMT -5
"Thank goodness you are alright… Be careful,”
Meian thought how strange this young man was, he seemed relieved, happy even when Meian woke up and they barely knew each other. He was not angry just a bit surprised, it was quite refreshing though. He sound himself smirking, “It would take more than a fire to extinguish the light from my eyes.” He was boasting a little bit just to make the young man smile. But, truth be told, had he not married when he did, he probably would have perished in the fire or he would have been found by a random person and would have received unwanted attention. He really owed him big for saving his life and hiding him away for the eyes of the courier. He would buy him a hearty meal. When he told him to be careful he smirked, it almost reminded him of his older brother Hayate.
As soon as they returned to the In n he would send a message through Aka, he was not sure why this had happened as his network was quite trustworthy and no one would ever consider that he had a bird travelling with him to deal with any important messages, and surely Aka would not just accept a message from anyone who could mean him any harm. He was so confused, he still could not understand what happened, unless the Fiend decided to play him a terrible joke and thinking of that he frowned. If that was the case he would be having a word or two with them because it was not amusing. Not at all.
He noticed as the young man seemed worried about the damage done to the door and handing him some coins he said, “Hand this over to the courier to pay for the damage on the door, you saved my life, it's the least I can do.” He hoped that with that the young man would relax and not worry about the damage caused. At times like these it was a shame that Meian had no elemental magic, like water or ice or the fire would have been extinguished more easily. He noticed the young man walked to the courier and helped him, so he decided he would wait by the shade in order to ensure no one saw him. The last thing he wanted was to be caught in the middle of a village in Hokkan. That would just be his undoing and that of his family. He had to protect them, keep them safe.
There you are… I am sorry to keep you waiting. And I am sorry that I did not answer you before… My name is Kitahara Tenma,”
He nodded at him ensuring his hood was covering his face and then said, “Do not worry, the fire needed to be extinguished otherwise the library would have been lost.” He listened to what he said and then asked, “Tenma, was that a Seishi skill you used when you healed me?” He suspected the answer would be yet, in that case he definitely had to bring him to the palace to meet his brother and fellow Seishi Gina. And he could do it in a way that did not look as if he were helping anyone, so hopefully that would not anger the Fiend and would not cause him great pain as it sometimes did.
They took a corner and reached a pub. He led Tenma inside and they walked toward the table closest to the chimney, luckily it was empty. He then saw down waiting for Tenma to join him and said, “When the waitress arrive ask for water you would like and do not worry about paying for it, as I would like to thank you formally for saying my life.” He hoped that it helped him relax as well. He had seen Tenma a bit hesitant toward trusting Meian at first and hoped that this helped him relax and see that he meant him no threat.
Meian liked to keep to himself, unless he was ordered to kill by the Fiend. When the waitress arrived he ordered a pint of beer and warm stew with some bread. The waitress waited for Tenma to order and then went about to bring their drinks, Meian then added, “What bring you all the way to Hokkan? You definitely don’t look from around here.”
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Post by Hibana on Mar 24, 2022 14:12:06 GMT -5
“It would take more than a fire to extinguish the light from my eyes.”
Tsubasa looked Meian. And he smiled when he heard him saying something like that. What a boastful person. Although he did not mind it at all. Then, he continued healing Meian. Although he stopped doing it all of a sudden. And the light died down as soon as he stopped healing Meian. "It's all done," Tsubasa said. Then, he stands up and walks away a little. He hopes that it will give Meian a room to stand up.
“Do not worry, the fire needed to be extinguished otherwise the library would have been lost.”
Tsubasa looked at Meian. "O-okay!," said Tsubasa. And he still looks at Meian when he says it. Then, he turned around. But, he did not walk anywhere. He wants to start walking. But, he did not know which way he should go. He is not familiar with the area around here. Perhaps he can wait for Meian to lead the way. He knows that he can think about the consequences of his actions later. And he will think about the consequences later.
Tsubasa smirked when he listened to Meian's question. His decision to not walk anywhere is proven to be the right decision. Then, he answers truthfully as if believing that nothing bad will befall him after revealing it. "It is," Tsubasa said. He thinks that it is okay if he says it truthfully. He can think about the consequences later. He was going to say more about it. But, he quickly changed his mind. Because he saw that Meian had already taken a corner.
Tsubasa follows Meian. And he took a corner as well. Then, he saw a pub. It seems that Meian knows this pub, because he saw him lead the way inside. Tsubasa followed Meian into the pub. Then he took the same table as Meian and sat across from the guy. Tsubasa looked at the menu, and he wanted to order some food and drink that is listed on the menu. But, he remembered that he had given all of his money to the innkeeper. And he has no money now. Something that makes him devastated.
“When the waitress arrive ask for water you would like and do not worry about paying for it, as I would like to thank you formally for saying my life.”
With this, Tsubasa looked at Meian. And he says okay. "Okay!," said Tsubasa. Then, he looked at the menu again. There is potage and tea being listed on the menu. Perhaps it is because of the weather. Eating stew and drinking hot tea sounds good. And he decided that he would order it when the waitress came. It seems that a waitress came when he looked at the menu and waited for his order. Then, Tsubasa ordered the stew and hot tea that he had decided to order.
“What bring you all the way to Hokkan? You definitely don’t look from around here.”
Tsubasa listens to what Meian is saying. So this is why Meian brought him. To interrogate him. Something that he had never expected. He looked Meian for a while. And he studied with him. But, he decided that it is okay for him to tell Meian his story. From the way he looks, he did not mean any harm. So, Tsubasa can relax. In which he does. "Yes. I am not from Hokkan," Tsubasa said. "I am from Sairou," he said again.
Tsubasa told him his story not long after that. He also tells him how Taiitsukun gave him advice to go to Hokkan, and how he agreed to follow such advice. "That is my story," Tsubasa said. Of course he did not tell him that he had thoughtlessly made some comment about her face and got slapped because of it. But, he thinks that he can think about the consequences of not telling him about it later. "My other name is Tsubasa," Tsubasa said.
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Post by Katsurou Meian on Mar 25, 2022 8:45:27 GMT -5
Meian was a boaster but a rather playful one. He wasn’t obnoxious nor did he seek to offend. In this case he got the result he wanted when Tenma smiled. And that helped him relax, which was good. As he had seemed a bit weary of Meian, truth be told, it was understandable, he kept to the shadows and did not disclose his identity. But he could also tell he was not that used to travelling and that could keep a person on edge. The moment Tenma relaxed though, Meian decided to learn more about the young man and offer him any help he could offer. Even if that would mean he would be in pain afterward, whenever he helped Miko or Seishi he would be punished by the Fiend. But he had decided a long time ago that he could not act abasing his heart and he wished to help them fight the Fiend, even if it ended up killing him in the end.
”O-okay!"
Meian smirked, Tenma was a strange young man, he helped strangers and had sometimes that energy when he replied, or was it optimism? Meian ended him a little, if he could express his emotions so freely and travel at leisure he would have never left the Imperial Palace and he would be with his siblings. Nothing could be done about that now though. So he might as well accept that this was his life now and he had to lie it to the best of his ability.
"It is,”
“I see.” Meian nodded silently for a moment, he wondered if Tenma was a Genbu Seishi, in which case, he had to help him get to the Imperial Palace and meet his brother Hayate, as he was also a Seishi of the same god. It was strange how Meian was chosen by Suzaku, sometimes the world made no sense at all. He was glad he came across Tenma though, he was so young he could have been easily costed by persons with ill intentions. Not that he did not trust him to protect himself with his Seishi abilities. He was more than capable, he had said Meian’s life after all.
Meian ensured that Tenma walked right next to him as he seemed a bit weary of getting lost. It was normal, he had probably never been this far from home. It made Meian very curious about this young Seishi.
“Okay!”
He smiled at Tenma, it seemed that inviting him for a meal was the right call. He could tell the young man was hungry and, to be honest, so was Meian. It had been a long day for the both of them. Besides, he was more than certain Tenma would welcome the warmth of the pub and food as Hokkan could be devastatingly cold. He watched Tenma was he decided what food he would like to have and placed his order.
Soon after the waitress returned with their drinks. Meian took a sip of his pint of beer and enjoyed the coolness despite the weather, he was a local after all so he was used to the cold. He examined Tenma for a moment, he hoped he would not feel uncomfortable with the questions as he wanted to learn about him, Meian was a curious person, and he wanted to offer his help if he would have it.
"Yes. I am not from Hokkan… I am from Sairou,”
Meian nodded and was quite impressed, “You have traveled a long way all on your own, that is most impressive.” He smiled under his hood, “You have good survival skills then, for many would have either given up on the way to Hokkan or they simply wouldn’t hoemade it this far. On top of that you helped me. I will always be in your debt.”
"That is my story… My other name is Tsubasa,”
Meian listen to his story as the waitress brought their food. He began to eat his stew with the aid of a piece of bread and a wooden spoon and he nodded going Tenma his full attention and he nearly felt disheartened that he could not share as much of his own story as Tenma had, but perhaps he could share some. “That is quite the adventure, I myself am also a Seishi, Kurai, I serve the Suzaku no Miko. Albeit, she has not appeared yet. I have a feeling I will soon be returning to Konan just to have a look around and confirm my suspicions. But I have not felt her presence yet.” He would make sure to visit his family at the Palace first though, for he had not seen them in a long time.
He ate some more and after taking a sip of his pint he added, “You must be a Genbu Seishi, in which case, you are in luck.” He turned to smile at him and added, “And if you would have me travel with you, I can take you to see a Genbu Seishi.”
He could tell Tenma omitted some information from when he spoke with Taiitsukun but he decided he would not ask questions for now, he respected the young man’s wish to transmit the information he deemed necessary. He continued eating for a moment before he added, “It is up to you when we set off to the your fellow Seishi, I can either die you a bit of a tour of Hokkan and then take you there, or we can set off tomorrow.” He took a gulp of his drink and he then focused on finishing his meal.
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Post by Hibana on Mar 26, 2022 4:10:02 GMT -5
“You have traveled a long way all on your own, that is most impressive. You have good survival skills then, for many would have either given up on the way to Hokkan or they simply wouldn’t hoemade it this far. On top of that you helped me. I will always be in your debt.”
Tsubasa looked at Meian. "No worries," Tsubasa said while looking at Tsubasa. "You have saved me once. I am only returning the favor to you," Tsubasa said again. And not to mention that it was because the innkeeper suddenly asked for his help. He really is not the one who should be thanked by Meian. If the innkeeper did not give him the location of the library, he will not know either. "I think you should say thank you to the innkeepers. They are the ones who tell me the location of the library," Tsubasa said again. Then, Tsubasa tells him how the innkeepers asked him to help put the fire out. He thinks he can think about the consequences of his actions later.
“That is quite the adventure, I myself am also a Seishi, Kurai, I serve the Suzaku no Miko. Albeit, she has not appeared yet. I have a feeling I will soon be returning to Konan just to have a look around and confirm my suspicions. But I have not felt her presence yet.”
Tsubasa listened to what Meian said. "I see..," Tsubasa said after he listened to Meian. He did not really want to be involved in politics, especially matters that have no relation to Hokkan and Sairou and political matters that have relations with gods other than Genbu. He thinks it is not his place to say anything. But, he thinks it is fine for him to say something like I see. It is just a word. It will not hurt anyone including himself if he says it.
Tsubasa looked at Meian. For a moment, Tsubasa thinks that he has made a mistake. Then, he looked at Meian. "Regarding what i do in Taiitsukun's place, there is another thing that i have done, actually.," Tsubasa said. Then, he tells him how he makes a thoughtless decision and makes a comment about Taiisukun's face and gets slapped by the sage because of that comment. He thinks that he can think about the consequences of telling Meian about it later.
Tsubasa continued eating his food. Then he spoke again after he emptied his mouth. "Actually, there is another thing that I do there besides discussing her face and matters related to the Priestess of Genbu," Tsubasa said. He looked at Meian for a moment, and he revealed his identity as one of the celestial warriors of Genbu. "I am the Wall mansion," Tsubasa said. Then, Tsubasa tells him about his family. "And about the other thing that i discuss withTaiitsukun other than her face and matters related to the Priestess of Genbu, it is about a family matter. My father and I want to know whether the appearance of this mark of mine means that we should stop working for the Emperor of Sairou or not," Tsubasa said. Then, he looked at Meian. He decided to give more information about him and his family to Meian. For some reason, he thinks that it is okay for him to say it to him. Although he can be wrong. But, he thinks he can think about it later.
"Our family has worked for the Emperor up until now," Tsubasa said. "Including me. Although I am not a scholar official there. I am just a guard. I think that political matters did not suit me. That is why I decided to be a guard," Tsubasa said. Although he is sure there is no one asking for it. Then, Tsubasa looked at Meian. "I am sorry. I didn't mean to keep anything from you. But, I did not know where I should begin," Tsubasa said. He hopes that Meian will forgive him.
“You must be a Genbu Seishi, in which case, you are in luck. And if you would have me travel with you, I can take you to see a Genbu Seishi. It is up to you when we set off to the your fellow Seishi, I can either die you a bit of a tour of Hokkan and then take you there, or we can set off tomorrow.”
Tsubasa listened to what Meian said. Then, he looked at Meian. "Really??," Tsubasa said while looking at Meian. And he heard the next thing that Meian said. "Okay. I will let you travel with me," Tsubasa said. Then, Tsubasa said that he is okay with whichever option Meian wants to choose for him tomorrow. "I am okay with both options," Tsubasa said.
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Post by Katsurou Meian on Mar 28, 2022 14:21:00 GMT -5
"No worries," Tsubasa said while looking at Tsubasa. "You have saved me once. I am only returning the favor to you,”
Meian smiled at Tenma, he was a good man and he hoped that he would be successful in all his endeavours. “In that case, I’ll consider the debt repaid.” He nodded and decided to take the debt as paid, since he insisted that he did not need Meian to show gratitude as he helped him when he arrived in Hokkan. He had a feeling they had more in common than he first thought. It will be fun getting to know Tenma and Meian will show him around while they travel to the Palace, after all, both could use some fun. Meian had not been in the company of another traveler in a very long time.
“I think you should say thank you to the innkeepers. They are the ones who tell me the location of the library,”
Meian smiled, “They did? It was my lucky day then. Any longer and I would not be here eating with you.” He was aware that he nearly died. He had seen his family, said his goodbyes in his mind but then Tenma found him. And not only that but he used his Seishi abilities to heal him, a stranger. That helped Meian decide to help Tenma and offer him a meal. Even though Meian worked for the Fiend, it was not because he wanted to. He did not want to. So, when the Fiend were not looking, he would help the Seishi and Miko of all the Four Gods.
"I see..,”
Meian noticed Tenma was a bit silent when he told him he was also a Seishi. He wanted Tenma to relax and trust that Meian was being friendly but perhaps he was not interested. Meian did not mind, he could talk about other things though he suspected Tenma had been taught to debate himself to Genbu. However, times are changing and Meian knew of kingdoms that were on friendly terms and Seishi who served other Gods and trailed together. Perhaps he could show Tenma that it was okay, that it was no problem.
"Regarding what I do in Taiitsukun's place, there is another thing that i have done, actually.”
Meian was drinking his beer when he heard Tenma and nearly choked the drink. He swallowed gently hitting his sternum to catch his breath and then he laughed softly. “You did?” He found it so funny his face looked childish and he grinned, “I wish I had been there to see you do that. That is very brae and rude, but we all do things like that when we are young.” She smiled at Tenma to indicate that he did not mind and he should not worry. “Do not worry, Taiitsukun is used to comments and she has more important things to do than to be angry.”
He finished his drink and motioned for the waitress to bring him another bear and Tenma more warm tea. He noticed how he seemed to hesitate before he spoke again. Meian then knew he had to pay attention to what he would tell him. The waitress brought their drinks as he nodded and waited for Tenma to speak.
"Actually, there is another thing that I do there besides discussing her face and matters related to the Priestess of Genbu… I am the Wall mansion… And about the other thing that I discuss with Taiitsukun other than her face and matters related to the Priestess of Genbu, it is about a family matter. My father and I want to know whether the appearance of this mark of mine means that we should stop working for the Emperor of Sairou or not,"
Meian nodded to what Tenma said and he understood why he was worried. He felt like the young man was not finished speaking and so he took a sup from his beer and nodded for him to proceed. Once he had all the information he could offer his advice, although Hayate would be better suited to answer this, but as far as he knew the kingdoms were at peace at the moment.
"Our family has worked for the Emperor up until now… Including me. Although I am not a scholar official there. I am just a guard. I think that political matters did not suit me. That is why I decided to be a guard… I am sorry. I didn't mean to keep anything from you. But, I did not know where I should begin,”
Meian smiled at him and after drinking more of the beer he said, “I think it should not be a problem for your family to keep seeing the Emperor of Kutou. At the moment the kingdoms are at peace and I know Hokkan has a good relationship with Kutou, they have treaties and agreements. But once we find the other Genbu Seishi he should be able to put your mind at rest.” He hoped that what he said had helped Tenma feel more calm and relaxed and not worry about Kutou and Hokkan for now.
To his last words he shook his head, “Do not worry, you only have to tell me what you want and you can take your time. There is no hurry.” He smiled at Tenma.
“Really?? Okay. I will let you travel with me… I am okay with both options,”
Meian smiled and finished his beer, “Very well. As soon as you finish, I’ll pay and we can go to sleep, I’ll wait for you here to have breakfast tomorrow as soon as the sun rises, be ready.” He waited for Tenma to finish and he paid for the food. He then asked for trailing supplies and he turned to Tenma, “I’ll see you in the morning Tenma.” He smiled and waved at him goodnight and he went to his bedroom. He slept well that night and as the sun rose, Meian got up, washed his face and got dressed making sure he had not left anything in the bedroom. He then went to the pub area and sat on a table, he ordered warm tea for him and Tenma and waited for the young man to join him for breakfast.
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Post by Hibana on Mar 29, 2022 10:31:39 GMT -5
“In that case, I’ll consider the debt repaid.”
This makes Tsubasa smile. "Okay.," Tsubasa said. Then, he continued to eat his food. Although he also drinks his tea once or twice after he swallows his food. Then, he looked at Meian. And he says that the food and the warm tea is delicious. "This food is delicious," Tsubasa said. "And so does the tea," said Tsubasa again.
“They did? It was my lucky day then. Any longer and I would not be here eating with you,”
Tsubasa listened to what Meian said. Then, he nodded. "Yes. They did," Tsubasa said. Then he looked at Meian. He wanted to ask what he was doing in that library. Although he is not sure whether he can ask about it or not. But, he still asked for it. Let's just think about the consequences later. That is what Tsubasa was thinking. "Why are you in that library?," Tsubasa said. Of course he will let Meian keep it to himself, if he wants to keep it to himself. He will let Meian tell him about it himself.
Tsubasa is surprised at Meian's reaction when he says ''I see". From that reaction of Meian, Tsubasa knows something. Meian got the wrong idea. He did not mean anything when he said it. "Are you thinking of something?," Tsubasa said. He asked it curiously. And he hopes his expression and tone did not betray him and makes Meian think he is angry at him. No. He is not. Tsubasa is not angry at all. He just feels so curious.
“You did? I wish I had been there to see you do that. That is very brae and rude, but we all do things like that when we are young. Do not worry, Taiitsukun is used to comments and she has more important things to do than to be angry.”
This makes Tsubasa smile. "Haha.. You have to see it. Her expression is priceless," Tsubasa said. Of course he did not think of anything when he said it. Including the consequences of him saying it. Not long after that, he listened to what Meian said. And he agreed to not worry about Taiitsukun anymore. "Okay," Tsubasa said. And he hopes that Taiitsukun will act like what Meian has said. Having more important things than getting angry. Although he also did not understand why she slapped him for it. But, he thinks that he can think about it later. Perhaps it was just a not-so-lucky day for him.
“I think it should not be a problem for your family to keep seeing the Emperor of Kutou. At the moment the kingdoms are at peace and I know Hokkan has a good relationship with Kutou, they have treaties and agreements. But once we find the other Genbu Seishi he should be able to put your mind at rest.”
"Okay," Tsubasa said. That put Tsubasa at ease. And he can not hide it. Then, he remembered what Meian had said. And he looked at Meian. "Uhm.. How can you help me find the Genbu Seishi?," Tsubasa said. He hopes that it is not sounds rude and Meian will not get a wrong idea. He did not have any bad intention such as an intention to underestimate Meian. He asked it because of pure curiosity. Tsubasa is curious about how Meian can help him find the other Genbu Seishi when he is a Suzaku Seishi. Although he knows that he can find one if he has the right power or connection. Just like how he and his family is capable of seeing the Emperor because of his job.
“Do not worry, you only have to tell me what you want and you can take your time. There is no hurry.”
“Very well. As soon as you finish, I’ll pay and we can go to sleep, I’ll wait for you here to have breakfast tomorrow as soon as the sun rises, be ready. I’ll see you in the morning Tenma.”
Tsubasa listens to what Meian has said. "Okay. Thanks," Tsubasa said. Then, he finishes eating his meal and drinks his tea. And he let Meian pay. Tsubasa looked at Meian. Then, he waved back at him when he noticed the man wave to him after paying for their meal. Then he goes to his bedroom.
Tsubasa stopped in his tracks when he was on his way to his bedroom. He saw the innkeepers who sent him to Meian. Tsubasa thinks that he still needs to give a report to them. Then, he approached the innkeepers. And he gives a report to them. Then, he goes to his bedroom and rests there until morning. Although he did not immediately sleep after he entered the bedroom. Tsubasa writes a letter as soon as he enters the bedroom, and he addresses it to his father. He tells his father that he is alright in Hokkan and he should not worry about him. He also made friends in Hokkan, and his name is Meian. Tsubasa opens his window and he looks outside. He was thinking of using his power to create a golem to deliver his letter to his father. But, he saw that the snow was so thick outside. And it is hard to see the ground there. It makes Tsubasa have second thoughts. And he closes the window again.
Tsubasa hurriedly goes to bed as soon as he enters the bedroom. Although he stopped in the middle of his track when he was going to sleep. He has let Meian pay for him and accept Meian's offer to be his traveling partner. Doesn't that mean he is now indebted to Meian and will be indebted to him again tomorrow? Those kinds of thoughts appear in his mind. "Let's just think about it tomorrow," Tsubasa said. Then, he closes his eyes and sleeps.
Tsubasa slept well, and he got up early the next day. He washed his face not long after that and got dressed as soon as he finished washing his face. Tsubasa also made sure he had not left anything in the bedroom, and he left that bedroom as soon as he finished making sure that he had not left anything there. Then, Tsubasa goes to the pub area to have breakfast. And he saw Meian there. For a moment, he is not sure whether he has to go there or not. He knows that he will be indebted to Meian again if he goes there. But, in the end, Tsubasa thinks that everything that will happen in the future should be for the future to handle. Then, he approaches the guy and greets him. "Good morning," said Tsubasa.
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Post by Katsurou Meian on Mar 30, 2022 6:29:26 GMT -5
“Okay… This food is delicious… And so does the tea,”
Meian was glad that Tenma agreed regarding the debt being paid and could not stop himself from smiling when he stated that he enjoyed the food. “It is a nice quiet little pub away from the town but their food is very good and it is near too crowded so you can eat in peace.” He was glad he picked this pub. And that also meant that he was going a good job as a tour guide. Now both would sleep well and would be ready for the next day.
"Yes. They did… Why are you in that library?”
Meian nearly chocked on his beer but he swallowed and then thought carefully. The last thing he wanted was to real too much but he did not want to lie to Tenma. He did not want him to become suspicious. “I was supposed to meet a friend, but he never arrived.” He was asked to wait for someone at the library, instead they tried to kill him. He still did not know how it was that planned this. The Fiend would not have done that surely, he was their servant. Unless, it was the men at court that wanted Meian dead. That made more sense now.
"Are you thinking of something?”
Meian looked at Tenma for a moment, “I think you will be gladly surprised when you meet the other Seishi. Times have changed.” He smiled at the young man to make sure Tenma knew that he was not angry at all. He did not want any misunderstandings between them, especially because they were about to embark on a journey together and they had to trust each other. Without trust traveling would be difficult and Meian wanted them to become good friends. He did not have many friends, but he felt he could trust Tenma. He said his life and so far they seemed to be on friendly terms. He was looking forward to their trip.
“Haha... You have to see it. Her expression is priceless… Okay.”
Meian laughed thinking about what Tenma was telling him. He really wished he had been there to see that even though Tenma got slapped for it. “I can imagine, you are lucky she only slapped you face.” He laughed some more and then smiled at Tenma. This young man was full of surprises. Tenma was very honest and that could sometimes getting into trouble but as long as Meian was with him, he will help him. It had been a long time since he enjoyed himself like this. The only persons he spent time with were his family, Tenma felt somewhat like a younger brother to him. How strange…
”Okay,”
Meian smiled, he was glad that his friend did relax hearing what he told him about the kingdoms being on peaceful terms at present. There was no need for Tenma to worry and as long as he could, he would help the young Seishi. Even if it meant he would be punished by the Fiend, he decided one day that he would help others. It was in his nature and he had to be true to himself.
“Uhm... How can you help me find the Genbu Seishi?,”
Meian smiled, “I’m a good tracker, I can find anyone for the right price. Obviously for you it will be free. Besides, the man you are looking for is my elder brother. It would be helpful for the both of you if I take you to him. He will be better equipped to answer any questions you may have because he is the Crown Prince of Hokkan.” He smiled eager to see his family, “I was due to visit my family anyway, I cannot stay away from them for too long.” He looked back at Tenma, “You will like them, I have two siblings, Hayate, who is my elder brother, and Yori, she is my younger sister and she has a beautiful singing voice.”
When Tsubasa met Meian at the table the next morning he smiled at him and said, “I ordered us the traditional breakfast I hope you will like it. And some warm tea. The breakfast consists of grilled sausages, crumbled eggs, bread and beans.” He then said after he took a sip of his drink, “I also have a bird friend that delivers letters for me in case you would like to contact your family and let them know you are okay.” He smiled.
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Post by Hibana on Mar 31, 2022 3:44:58 GMT -5
"It is a nice quiet little pub away from the town but their food is very good and it is near too crowded so you can eat in peace.”
“I was supposed to meet a friend, but he never arrived.”
Tsubasa looked at Meian. From the way it looks like, Tsubasa knows that Meian is hiding something from him. But, he did not know what it is. And he will not asked, since Meian seems to not want to talk about it. It's better to not pry into other people's bussiness. This is what Tsubasa is thinking. "I see..," said Tsubasa. Of course he did not think of anything when he say it. Then, he looked away from Meian and sipped his tea.
“I think you will be gladly surprised when you meet the other Seishi. Times have changed.”
Tsubasa looked at Meian. "Is that so?," said Tsubasa. Then, he looked at Meian. And he says that he will believe in what he says. "I will believe in what you have said," said Tsubasa. No matter what will happened, he must admit that from the way Meian talk about them, they seems to be good people. Tsubasa think that it will be fun to meet them. Then, he continue eating his food.
“I can imagine, you are lucky she only slapped you face.”
“I’m a good tracker, I can find anyone for the right price. Obviously for you it will be free. Besides, the man you are looking for is my elder brother. It would be helpful for the both of you if I take you to him. He will be better equipped to answer any questions you may have because he is the Crown Prince of Hokkan. I was due to visit my family anyway, I cannot stay away from them for too long. You will like them, I have two siblings, Hayate, who is my elder brother, and Yori, she is my younger sister and she has a beautiful singing voice.”
Tsubasa looked at Meian. "You are right," said Tsubasa. Then, he listen to what Meian said. And he smiled back at him. "Thank you," said Tsubasa when he heard the word "free". Then he listens to what Meian says again. This time, he is relieved that he has apologized to Meian because of what he did. He is sure that his father will scold him if he has heard about him doing something bad to a prince. Including a prince of another country. Afterall, he is still part of the Kitahara family. Then, Tsubasa goes back to the topic. And he says okay when he hear about Hayate will be better equipped to answer his questions. "O-okay!," said Tsubasa when he heard about Hayate. And he says it with nothing in mind.
Tsubasa continued listening to what Meian said. Although he is focused in listening about the Princess of Hokkan not long after that "Really? I can not wait to hear her singing!," said Tsubasa. He can not hide his feeling of excitement. He always likes music all the time. And he will always spend his time attending a music festival to enjoy music and dances after his shift is over back in his home country. And he can not wait to hear the Princess of Hokkan singing.
"I ordered us the traditional breakfast I hope you will like it. And some warm tea. The breakfast consists of grilled sausages, crumbled eggs, bread and beans.I also have a bird friend that delivers letters for me in case you would like to contact your family and let them know you are okay.” He smiled."
Tsubasa looked Meian. Then, he turned around and looked at the food. And he turned around again and looked at Meian. "They look delicious!," said Tsubasa. Then, he sat at the same table at Meian. And he sat across from him. "Let's eat!," said Tsubasa. Then he sipped his tea. And he started eating his food not long after that. "They are delicious!," said Tsubasa after he tried eating the food. Then, he listened to what Meian said. "Really?," Tsubasa said when he heard Meian talk about having a bird friend. How glad he is when he hears about that bird. Now he did not have to look around for a way to deliver his letter to his father. "Well.. I have a letter that I want to deliver with my father," Tsubasa said. Then, he let out his letter. And without thinking of anything, he gave the letter to Meian.
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