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Time of day: Afternoon Location: A forest off the road to Shirasagi Tag: Mai and Raziel
Ethan returned to the makeshift campground with renewed fervor from his hunting trip. He glanced to his allies as they gathered bundles of wood. "Raziel. Mai." He said firmly. "There's something we need to talk about."
He moved closer to his allies and sat down beside their fire pit. He stood quiet for a moment, drew a deep breath, and laid out his plans. "I was all set to run tot he capital with my tail behind my legs, find safety behind its large walls and such. I can't do that. We can't do that. We have to face the facts." Ethan got up and started pacing.
"What would we even do? Hide in Shirasagi forever? It's not even safe. The queen was killed behind those walls. Campbell is after me. I guess that didn't fully sink in until now. I'm in this war, whether I like it or not and I've got to settle in for the long haul. Can't hide forever. If you guys want to keep going to Shirasagi, I'm not going with you."
Ethan stopped pacing and looked to the strangers turned friends. "I'm heading to Kitsuki. I'm not experienced enough to defend myself or do anything more than stop a few soldiers. I'm going to Kitsuki to learn the ways of the samurai and from there, I'm going to Izomu. There are others who have abandoned the Nohrian military and I intend to rally them."
Every word built a storm behind Ethan's gray eyes. His bored look had faded, replaced with new purpose that it hadn't held before.
Good Fortune: Learned at level 1 Every turn rotation you may roll against your SKILL stat. If the rolled number is under SKILL you gain back ten health points.
Strong Riposte: Learned at level 10 When attacking a unit that has already attacked this unit, this round, this unit deals an additional three damage.
Lunge: Learned at level 10 (Option 2) Swap spaces with an enemy after an attack.
Mai
Lv. 6 Witch
Move: D6
[HP 20] [STR 0] [MAG 18]
[SKL 3] [SPD 10] [DEF 4]
[RES 7]
Thunder Tomes: D
Dark Tomes: D
Fire Tomes: E
Wind Tomes: E
Unarmed: E
After listening to Ethan's words, tea spewed forth from Mai's lips and splashed onto Raziel. She gawked at him with wide eyes as the information processed.
As soon as it did...
"Ehhhhhhh?!" she nearly shrieked, "You... you want to go to Kitsuki?! Th... then Izumo?!"
That was just ridiculous! Undoable! Well, undoable for her, but regardless!
"Ethan-kun...!" Mai spoke with a shaky voice, "How... how could you just suddenly decide that?!"
Shadowgift Units with Shadowgift may use dark magic.
"Because." Ethan said. "We'll be backing into a corner and I can't let that happen twice." He stopped talking, getting lost in depressing remembrance. "I was forced behind Nohrian walls. I wont cower behind Hoshidan ones. I have to fight back, while I still have a chance to fight back. I'm not sure if it's too late for you or not, but this is my war now. I can't hide or walk away."
Good Fortune: Learned at level 1 Every turn rotation you may roll against your SKILL stat. If the rolled number is under SKILL you gain back ten health points.
Strong Riposte: Learned at level 10 When attacking a unit that has already attacked this unit, this round, this unit deals an additional three damage.
Lunge: Learned at level 10 (Option 2) Swap spaces with an enemy after an attack.
Mai
Lv. 6 Witch
Move: D6
[HP 20] [STR 0] [MAG 18]
[SKL 3] [SPD 10] [DEF 4]
[RES 7]
Thunder Tomes: D
Dark Tomes: D
Fire Tomes: E
Wind Tomes: E
Unarmed: E
Mai trembled in place. Ethan seemed bent on going to war against Campbell! Sure, he has his reasons, but still...
"I..." the innkeeper rose from her spot and patted her yukata skirt down, "... I think I need a second... ex... excuse me." After she spoke, she walked a bit into the woods where she was out of earshot, but at a memorable distance where she could trace herself back.
The woman faced a tree and took out a small sack in her obi. She reached into the sack and pulled out a piece of charcoal, then drew a disproportional face of Ethan onto it.
Now that she was done, she struck the image in the face with her fist.
"Bakarayooooooo...!" a growly hiss erupted from her throat and she began repeatedly striking the image until it became a blurred representation, "Why! Why! WHY! Why do you have to make these decisions without consulting me?! You knew I would object, hah?! UUUUUUUUGH!"
She sat down in front of the tree, and in her frustration she began to weep softly. Raziel
For some time Raziel sat tending to the fire while the other two conversed. He understood the change all too well. Trapped within walls. Raziel tossed another log onto the fire. What Ethan had decided hadn't phased the man in the slightest. He had little reason to even be here in the first place. His adventure would still continue on, but this time with a new destination. Izumo, huh. He did have to wonder, however, how they would feel about Ethan creating his own little private army.
He lifted his gaze towards Mai and followed her retreating form as she left. “I understand your choice to fight for your freedom,” he said to Ethan. That was a feeling not everybody could. Those that didn't, were fortunate. “I will lend a hand where it is needed.” Wherever it was needed. Mai's shout had been barely audible in the distance of the trees. He rose from his seat and walked towards where she retreated. “Miss Mai is one of the lucky ones, it seems.”
Raziel had no trouble tracing where the woman had gone. He moved through the forest with a practiced ease. Upon spotting Mai beside the base of the tree, his face softened. With a gentle hand upon her shoulder he crouched down beside her.
Mai
Lv. 6 Witch
Move: D6
[HP 20] [STR 0] [MAG 18]
[SKL 3] [SPD 10] [DEF 4]
[RES 7]
Thunder Tomes: D
Dark Tomes: D
Fire Tomes: E
Wind Tomes: E
Unarmed: E
Mai's face was buried in the sleeves of her yukata, her mind racing with a dialogue from within.
What was it I was striving for again? A peaceful existence? The safety behind Shirasagi's walls, as Ethan had said? He's right about this... the queen perished within her own city! There is no safe place even if I tried my darndest to run away from all the bloodshed! I hate this! Why is every decision so taxing and difficult to make?!
Keh! That's life! Suck it up and be a woman about it! You want to survive? Then beat the living tar out of Campbell and bring King Garon's head to Lord Ryoma!
Whoa, hold your horses. It's just Kitsuki, then Izumo. We may be halfway across the continent, but... hey, Kitsuki is a samurai town. It should be safe, right?
Stop thinking about safety--
At that moment, Raziel's hand touched her shoulder, and her train of thought came to a halt.
"Ha...!" she gasped as she turned to look at him while rubbing her eyes, "... Raz-kun! Don't startle me like that!" She let out a grunt and hugged her legs, "I'm... I'm just... I'm just thinking. I don't like it when that kind of decision is made, especially if it was just him thinking about it!"
Shadowgift Units with Shadowgift may use dark magic.
"I apologize," he said in response. It wasn't his intention to startle Mai, but the response should have been expected. He listened to her. It was as he had thought. She had run from confrontation to sort out her thoughts. "Why don't you express that to him?" the dragon asked. Staying silent would not get Mai anywhere. He spoke with a calm tone, "I do not fully understand your involvement with Ethan nor what he is up against. But if you do not wish to follow him any longer, it is your choice. You have always had a choice, Miss Mai. This is Ethan's mission." The man stood and held a hand up for her. "So it's not me you need to be speaking with." He tilted his head back towards the campfire.
Mai
Lv. 6 Witch
Move: D6
[HP 20] [STR 0] [MAG 18]
[SKL 3] [SPD 10] [DEF 4]
[RES 7]
Thunder Tomes: D
Dark Tomes: D
Fire Tomes: E
Wind Tomes: E
Unarmed: E
The innkeeper sniffled and rubbed her face once more, then rose to her feet, "... You... you're right... it's Ethan-kun's mission... hic... sniffle..." her head turned up as she looked to Raziel's face.
Ah... there was something she had realized as well. It was all well and good that he had gone with them for this far in their journey, but it also begged the question...
"... Raz-kun," Mai spoke with her hands folded, "... I have to ask you, too... don't you have something you want to do? I..." She cleared her throat, "I mean, don't get me wrong. I really like yours and Ethan-kun's company... it really made this trip a little more bearable... um... I mean... neeeeee! I don't want this to sound wrong!" Her body twisted side to side almost in the agony of her thoughts. "You've got something else you want to do, right? I'm not a very important person for a manakete or mercenary to mind! I whine and complain and I'm pretty sure I get on everyone's nerves! What's keeping you from just leaving me?"
Shadowgift Units with Shadowgift may use dark magic.
Ethan kicked a rock as he waited for his allies to return. A lovely bird flew overhead. He smiled. There really was beauty in this world.
Good Fortune: Learned at level 1 Every turn rotation you may roll against your SKILL stat. If the rolled number is under SKILL you gain back ten health points.
Strong Riposte: Learned at level 10 When attacking a unit that has already attacked this unit, this round, this unit deals an additional three damage.
Lunge: Learned at level 10 (Option 2) Swap spaces with an enemy after an attack.
The yellow gaze remained watchful as the woman rose to her feet and dusted herself off. She seemed to have gathered herself rather quickly, so that was good at least. Though the hint of tears couldn't be hidden so easily. He met her gaze for a moment when she called his name. “Hmm?” She seemed to stumble over her words. Either an effect of the tears or perhaps something she was a bit uneasy to say. She was asking his intentions. Something to do. “I simply wanted to see the world,” he explained to Mai with his hand placed on her back to help usher her back through the woods towards where Ethan was waiting for them. “After so long, this one needed some fresh scenery in his life. And if I can help those around me in the process, then maybe this long life of mine won't be wasted.” What was keeping him there, however, was absolutely nothing.
Mai
Lv. 6 Witch
Move: D6
[HP 20] [STR 0] [MAG 18]
[SKL 3] [SPD 10] [DEF 4]
[RES 7]
Thunder Tomes: D
Dark Tomes: D
Fire Tomes: E
Wind Tomes: E
Unarmed: E
He just wanted to see the world and help others in the process. What a benevolent fellow Raziel was...
"Raz-kun..." Mai murmured. She nodded her head to him and chuckled, "I see. You're suave, so I'll take that answer."
Eventually, the two of them had come back to where Ethan remained. It seems he was enjoying himself with what creation stood around him, and very much at peace with his situation.
Well, it was time to come to terms with their situation.
"Ethan-kun," spoke the woman as they returned, "I think I can give you a straight answer to what you are proposing now." She inhaled deeply, then exhaled, "I feel I still need to repay the kindness of the mercenary who selflessly helped me defeat some no-good bandits from my inn." She puffed her cheeks confidently and crossed her arms, "Besides, I know Hoshido better than you would! You need me! That much I can tell. You can easily navigate to Shirasagi 'cause the only direction you need to go is 'north!' Not so toward the south! I've made my way and back to and from Izumo plenty of times!"
Shadowgift Units with Shadowgift may use dark magic.
Ethan sat on a log beside the pit. Its rough wood laid uncomfortably into his backside. He listened to her speak. Hand on lap, chin in palm. "So you're coming along then?" Ethan asked. "Are you sure you're up to that? I can drop you off at the capital and continue on. If need be I can get a map, or do some sort of job to get some gold and by a map or guide. In fact, I'm going to need gold anyways. I can't just stampede around without having something to back my words and I'll be damned if I'm going to resort to stealing."
The wanderer stood up. "Okay. We have a lot to do. So we should probably keep moving." He moved for his bag and started packing up.
Good Fortune: Learned at level 1 Every turn rotation you may roll against your SKILL stat. If the rolled number is under SKILL you gain back ten health points.
Strong Riposte: Learned at level 10 When attacking a unit that has already attacked this unit, this round, this unit deals an additional three damage.
Lunge: Learned at level 10 (Option 2) Swap spaces with an enemy after an attack.
Mai
Lv. 6 Witch
Move: D6
[HP 20] [STR 0] [MAG 18]
[SKL 3] [SPD 10] [DEF 4]
[RES 7]
Thunder Tomes: D
Dark Tomes: D
Fire Tomes: E
Wind Tomes: E
Unarmed: E
"Hmph! Don't make me change my mind, Ethan-kun," Mai puffed as she moved to get her karui backpack, "Who knows, Izumo might be a nicer location for me to start a new Raven's Rest Inn." Once she pulled the straps over her shoulder, she felt her knuckles briefly and winced.
Ah... it wasn't as if pounding on a tree wouldn't leave damage on herself. Such was one of nature's greatest lessons: no action without consequence.
"We should at least be nearer to Kitsuki," spoke the innkeeper with a small shake of her hands, "Really that would be the most ideal place for us to have stopped over before heading to the capital, but I can understand why you're drawn to it." She let out a dreamy sigh, "Samurai aren't just soldiers--they're nobles of sorts! You can't have the two apart at all." She glanced toward Ethan and snickered, "I don't doubt at all that you have enough skill, Ethan-kun, but it really is a new concept that an Ice Tribe fisherman would suddenly attempt to rise the ranks far above the common foot soldier."
Shadowgift Units with Shadowgift may use dark magic.
"I really don't care about nobility. Mai there isn't anything noble about war. People die. People are going to die. I need to be ready to defend myself, to defend us. I'm not a foot soldier. And I'm no longer a fisherman. I did rise above that... Long before I wanted to admit it. I've killed people Mai.. Sometimes out of cold blood. People have died and they didn't need to die, but that's what happened." He scoffed. "This is war. It was better them than me. Let's go." He took his things and started for the road. "We have a long way to go."
Good Fortune: Learned at level 1 Every turn rotation you may roll against your SKILL stat. If the rolled number is under SKILL you gain back ten health points.
Strong Riposte: Learned at level 10 When attacking a unit that has already attacked this unit, this round, this unit deals an additional three damage.
Lunge: Learned at level 10 (Option 2) Swap spaces with an enemy after an attack.
Mai
Lv. 6 Witch
Move: D6
[HP 20] [STR 0] [MAG 18]
[SKL 3] [SPD 10] [DEF 4]
[RES 7]
Thunder Tomes: D
Dark Tomes: D
Fire Tomes: E
Wind Tomes: E
Unarmed: E
"Oh, please, Ethan-kun, I don't mean to down talk on you, but..." Mai sighed as she folded her arms, "It's true what you say, death is no respecter of any man, whether great or small, but to say that in the face of an entire nation that glorifies honor, respect, and dignity above everything, you're going to have a tough time making it up there!"
She wiggled her finger at him, "So say what you like, if you're going to make it in the dojo, you'll have to broaden your horizons and have an open mind. Like Raz-kun!" She pointed back toward Raziel with her thumb.
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