"[i]I hate this whole thing... Why am I still here?[/i]"
Katsu walked down the road, looking right and left. As he did so, he felt something contact his shoulder. In one quick movement, he took a step forward, moving his shoulder away, as he pulled out his spear and swung it towards the familiar figure who had touched his shoulder. He stopped himself when he saw the unique clothes. He recognized their new member who was introduced to them as "Jack".

He sighed and put his spear on his back again. 
"Please don't sneak up on me," he said. After a pause, he spoke again, "What do you need?"
Katsu studied the newcomer. "I'm going to the capital so make it quick."