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[sup][b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5539448][color=silver]Sheet[/color][/url][color=silver] | Unseated | Squad Ten[/color][/b][/sup][/center][hr][INDENT][sup][COLOR=silver][b]TIME:[/b] [i]Present Day - Dusk[/i] | [b]LOCATION:[/b] [i]Soul Society - Graduation Pavilion[/i] | [b]INTERACTION:[/b] [i][url=https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/7ca32195-1949-4004-8f84-28240b8f0939/d63xvpe-cecd5090-37ec-457d-97a8-ada8f5d9af65.png?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpc3MiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwic3ViIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsImF1ZCI6WyJ1cm46c2VydmljZTpmaWxlLmRvd25sb2FkIl0sIm9iaiI6W1t7InBhdGgiOiIvZi83Y2EzMjE5NS0xOTQ5LTQwMDQtOGY4NC0yODI0MGI4ZjA5MzkvZDYzeHZwZS1jZWNkNTA5MC0zN2VjLTQ1N2QtOTdhOC1hZGE4ZjVkOWFmNjUucG5nIn1dXX0.M_hIkvVkAhO3o2-Uec-zs5CuLh2NswpNt36wLWOzIH4]Seki[/url][/i][/COLOR][/sup][/INDENT]
	Jinzo had almost been late getting to the pavilion on time. Naturally, he'd been busy sampling the free cuisine as well as enjoying the festivities around the capital, of course, but mostly enjoying the food. Jinzo arrived just in time to witness the Captain-Commander land and begin speaking, his arms were held across his chest with all manner of delectable sweets, treats and savories. His mouth was full with a half-finished Grilled Shrimp Skewer, its oily garlic drizzle dripping from the end every so often. By the time the Commander had finished his speech - at least it was short and to the point - Jinzo had practically wolfed down all the food he'd brought along with him from the many stalls he'd visited beforehand. All that remained were two candied apples, still wrapped in their plastic - he'd made sure to grab one for Asami.

	He was still looking down at the two remaining treats, very tempted to consume them both, when he felt it. A massive, daunting gaze upon him - like a shadow looming over his very being. The feeling sent a shiver running down his spine. His head snapped up, swiveling to each side, ready for danger. It didn't make sense to him, why would there be danger here? Then he saw her - a woman with long, flowing, brown hair and gleaming, yellow eyes. Somehow the glow seemed to envelop her. Emanate from her. His eventual realization chilled him momentarily, before a wave of calm washed over him as she met his own gaze amid the crowd of others. There was another just like him?

[color=green][i][b]'Delicioussss.'[/b][/i][/color] Hissed Gouyokuou from within.

[color=0072bc][i][b]'Don't even think about it, Gouyo.'[/b][/i][/color] Jinzo instantly replied, refusing to break eye contact with the woman.

[color=green][i][b]'Are you trying to irk me on purpose, Jinzo? You know I dislike that name.'[/b][/i][/color] He punctuated his displeasure by raising the intensity of his draining ever so slightly, causing Jinzo's eyesight to blur for a second or two.

[color=0072bc][i][b]'You may not like it, but I do. Besides, it's a pet name. A term of endearment. It means I like you!'[/b][/i][/color]

[color=green][i][b]'It wasn't a part of the deal - her however...'[/b][/i][/color] Jinzo could hear a long rasp of Gouyokuou's ragged breath, signifying his need to consume. 

[color=0072bc][i][b]'Fine, fine. I'll go over to her at least. But I'm not making any promises, you got that?'[/b][/i][/color]

[color=green][i][b]'Noted.'[/b][/i][/color]

	Before the short conversation in his head had even finished, Jinzo had begun making his way over to the woman. By the looks of her uniform, he could easily tell that she was the Lieutenant of Squad Three. But he'd never even heard of her before, although, it was more likely that he just wasn't paying attention on that particular day at the Academy. As he stepped ever closer, Jinzo began to panic to little - what was he even going to say? He'd be entirely out of his mind to suggest a sparring match, right? No. He definitely couldn't do that, not here. Besides, he wasn't interested in Squad Three at all. It's not like he had a point to prove to the woman. Surely it would make more sense for him to go and speak to Captain Ukemi of Squad Six, strange as he was. Jinzo took a momentary glance towards his location, noticing that Asami was already talking to the man. 

	He just had to know, though. This woman was just like him, but why? How? None of his instructors had told him about anyone else with his condition. Maybe that's why they were so interested in him at his examination? Before he knew it, Jinzo was stood directly before her, a candied apple still held in each hand. The look she gave him was a puzzled one but he quickly managed to tuck the confectionery into his robes before the moment became too awkward. All he had to do now was ask and yet, he simply couldn't find the words. For one of the very few times in his life, Jinzo was utterly stumped. This revelation had knocked all sense from him it seemed. During the walk over, Gouyokuou had increased the strength of his draining with each step. It was only now that Jinzo had noticed the constant ringing in his ears, accompanied by the pounding his chest. 

Thus, given all that was going on in Jinzo's head, it was no wonder these were his next words, [color=0072bc][b]"Fight me."[/b][/color]