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FourtyTwoKyoto
Friday, June 3rd 20XX
Otis
@ERode
Otis' careful perusal of the Kyoto International Conference Center at first did not seem to yield the desired results, overall the locale was quiet, perhaps too quiet? Or was this simply the norm? He would never know if that was true or not. His attempts to slip through the barriers of the public venue though was not opposed, the defenses or somesuch were as one would expect from any public venue. There was nothing unusual at this place, or so it seemed. Some of these talismans he's learned may reveal something to him but for now he relied on his senses.
Though as he walked through the areas beyond he would soon feel a breeze of some kind, before he felt a cold sharp blade rest against his throat. The presence was barely detected, denoted only by the earlier breeze. This wasn't abnormal as he was still outdoors of the facility, but that he was surrounded by walls in a corner of the buildings on the outside... A breeze was not likely to be felt, at least naturally. An older male voice spoke to him as they had appeared behind him.
"Who are you? Depending on your answer, I may have to dispose of you", he called. It didn't seem like he was joking, but what did it mean, if Otis was not simply killed for trespassing? Still, he might have to answer carefully.
Though as he walked through the areas beyond he would soon feel a breeze of some kind, before he felt a cold sharp blade rest against his throat. The presence was barely detected, denoted only by the earlier breeze. This wasn't abnormal as he was still outdoors of the facility, but that he was surrounded by walls in a corner of the buildings on the outside... A breeze was not likely to be felt, at least naturally. An older male voice spoke to him as they had appeared behind him.
"Who are you? Depending on your answer, I may have to dispose of you", he called. It didn't seem like he was joking, but what did it mean, if Otis was not simply killed for trespassing? Still, he might have to answer carefully.
Lorelai
@Lonewolf685
Sakichi simply laughed off the response, she didn't at all seem like a threat, but perhaps by her comments there were just a lot of high-strung exorcists out there. She got comfortable as Lorelai came up to eye height with herself, though the feat did not seem unexpected to her. She changed her
"Oooh! Well that'd save me a bit of trouble, see I got so distracted comin' out here I lost track 'o her, and now all the Yatagarasu got her locked up ta make sure nothin' happens to her. All I know is where the Yatagarasu are watchin' is all, no idea where she is or what's goin'... Man was hopin' ta get a chance ta see the young lady, ya know? Ah well, anyway for the dango earlier I'll tell you a little somethin', there's a group'a Yokai that ain't fond of the status quo, shakin' things up. I reckon that's why King Sojobo is interested in keepin' an eye on things here. Heard the leader's a half too, real interestin' stuff, but hey if anyone asks a little bird told ya", Sakichi seemed to like talking a lot, which suited Lorelai.
"Anyway that stuff aside, ya got good legs on ya, not even some of the exorcists I've seen 'round yer age can do somethin' like that so easily".
"Oooh! Well that'd save me a bit of trouble, see I got so distracted comin' out here I lost track 'o her, and now all the Yatagarasu got her locked up ta make sure nothin' happens to her. All I know is where the Yatagarasu are watchin' is all, no idea where she is or what's goin'... Man was hopin' ta get a chance ta see the young lady, ya know? Ah well, anyway for the dango earlier I'll tell you a little somethin', there's a group'a Yokai that ain't fond of the status quo, shakin' things up. I reckon that's why King Sojobo is interested in keepin' an eye on things here. Heard the leader's a half too, real interestin' stuff, but hey if anyone asks a little bird told ya", Sakichi seemed to like talking a lot, which suited Lorelai.
"Anyway that stuff aside, ya got good legs on ya, not even some of the exorcists I've seen 'round yer age can do somethin' like that so easily".
Aurelius
@Taka
Akimoto wasn't the most diligent person around, many of his acquaintances can tell you that much, in fact he wasn't wholly invested in training young Aurelius here, or at least at first. The earnestness in his pursuit of the sword was somewhat nostalgic, maybe he was getting old? He's barely in his 20s he would remind himself. He isn't old yet. Once in awhile he'd yell an order or point out a flaw in his form, and this was kept up until Aurelius collapsed, which admittedly, was quite awhile. He had the time to ask Lady to buy them some food while they trained.
After some time, the two sparred at Akimoto's behest, to see his progress. Personally, the form was clearer in his movements, but his body was still getting used to it. It seemed he was able to begin following Akimoto's movements too, so there was some progress in simply understanding the style. Following speed and movement had less to do with skill, and more perception or understanding of the opponent. The fact that their speed and skill remained leagues apart yet he was able to follow some of the movements told him he was actually learning properly.
As Aurelius collapsed to the floor before pulling himself up, Akimoto replied to his overeager desire for more guidance for the day,
"That's enough for today, rest up and practice what you learned today and we'll reconvene tomorrow. No use working your body to death. This is training not a death march", he reprimanded. It seems he would be free for the rest of the day for whatever he wished, as it appeared Akimoto would hear none of it.
After some time, the two sparred at Akimoto's behest, to see his progress. Personally, the form was clearer in his movements, but his body was still getting used to it. It seemed he was able to begin following Akimoto's movements too, so there was some progress in simply understanding the style. Following speed and movement had less to do with skill, and more perception or understanding of the opponent. The fact that their speed and skill remained leagues apart yet he was able to follow some of the movements told him he was actually learning properly.
As Aurelius collapsed to the floor before pulling himself up, Akimoto replied to his overeager desire for more guidance for the day,
"That's enough for today, rest up and practice what you learned today and we'll reconvene tomorrow. No use working your body to death. This is training not a death march", he reprimanded. It seems he would be free for the rest of the day for whatever he wished, as it appeared Akimoto would hear none of it.
Koyuki
@Amaterasu
"Well, we already do trade with the outside world, but lately things have been difficult. Lady Kuzunoha did inform us that things may be difficult during our stay in Kyoto but management was unable to predict that things would be this dire. It is hard for Yokai to wander around Kyoto at this time after all", she responded. She huffed and sighed for a bit, still, they needed to get some supplies somehow. In any case, perhaps the best she could do was report it and see if they can figure something out.
"Ah, don't fret, we still have enough supplies for a few more days or more, but we would always simply prefer to be almost a month ahead in terms of securing supply", it was rather nerve-wracking having to work on limited supply. Basically it seemed their supply after maybe 4 or 5 days was unclear, but likely to be short on many things.
For the time being it seemed the best option was to head back and inform the management of how things are looking.
"Well, worst comes to worst, we may have to mix illusions in with the food... It'll feel like the real thing, it just may not nourish our guests", she sighed.
"Hmmm, but your illusions are still unrefined, as you are here to train then this may be a good opportunity to practice... Well, that's if it comes to that", which she seems sure it would. Well for now, they would be heading back.
"Once we're back you can take your lunch break and visit town again, but be sure to come back before that ends for the afternoon shift ok?"
"Ah, don't fret, we still have enough supplies for a few more days or more, but we would always simply prefer to be almost a month ahead in terms of securing supply", it was rather nerve-wracking having to work on limited supply. Basically it seemed their supply after maybe 4 or 5 days was unclear, but likely to be short on many things.
For the time being it seemed the best option was to head back and inform the management of how things are looking.
"Well, worst comes to worst, we may have to mix illusions in with the food... It'll feel like the real thing, it just may not nourish our guests", she sighed.
"Hmmm, but your illusions are still unrefined, as you are here to train then this may be a good opportunity to practice... Well, that's if it comes to that", which she seems sure it would. Well for now, they would be heading back.
"Once we're back you can take your lunch break and visit town again, but be sure to come back before that ends for the afternoon shift ok?"
Ultana
@I-Am-X
Ultana's hunt for food through Kyoto proved to be... Difficult, not for lack of food, but the abundance of it. From some of the other Japanese students who were at the Inn, she heard that each region had their own style of ramen, which was the delicious noodle and broth dish she had had in Seidoujima. To think, there was another type out here and in other parts of Japan seemed to be an attractive opportunity to try new things.
That is of course, if she could stomach it after the wide selection of festival foods they like to sell around this month. Takoyaki, okonomiyaki, candied applies, and yakisoba to name a few. That was not to mention just regular restaurants either. Still, she had a few choices of where to go. She had been given advice to find small stores for ramen, and so she could head down some of the less-travelled roads, or check out the varieties of traditional Japanese food they sold at larger stores. Both were ripe opportunities for a meal far as she was concerned, but there was only one of her and therefore, only one route she can take.
That is of course, if she could stomach it after the wide selection of festival foods they like to sell around this month. Takoyaki, okonomiyaki, candied applies, and yakisoba to name a few. That was not to mention just regular restaurants either. Still, she had a few choices of where to go. She had been given advice to find small stores for ramen, and so she could head down some of the less-travelled roads, or check out the varieties of traditional Japanese food they sold at larger stores. Both were ripe opportunities for a meal far as she was concerned, but there was only one of her and therefore, only one route she can take.
