Sho Minazuki

Just Another Hero

Tatsudoku Kouseki

Lady Miyako Common Room

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The long haired boy sat in the back row, off to the far side as if to distance himself from others much as he could. He leant on his arm as the other rested on the desk, watching the conversation unfold. So it seems Sasuke's put them and everyone else up to something that was sort of a pain, as he usually does. Well not that he can fault him, there was a kind of hunger he could respect in his pursuit, perhaps rooted in being quirkless, feeling that need to prove himself. Regardless, the direction of the conversation seemed to go into some more philosophical terms.

His own answer was easy, sacrifice nothing. It's what separates a hero from a day job in his opinion. Still, he had no desire to voice this opinion. There was already a tizzy of that he had no desire to add to it. He turned his gaze away from the conversation, choosing to think about what he might do about the Hero Recruitment. In contrast to those who were from normal families, who by default felt they had to work for preferences and a high ranking agency to hire them, he knew full well how easy it was to get a prestigious agency if you were born in the right family. Though he no longer has that preferential luxury. He much preferred it this way, whether it was it felt more real, or that he felt more free.

As for the events that had befallen A Class, it was truly an unfortunate outcome. A traitor of all things was pretty bad, but a member of the Iida clan also... Such an event was abnormal to say the least, were it any average student in these classes then it would not shake things up so much, but a member of a major clan... It cast a shadow of doubt on how trustworthy those in power might be. Still, this was but a tiny chip in a gigantic vase. It would simply be the beginning, so he felt.

Just Another Hero

I guess I'll add a bit on Kouseki.

He's quiet with an intense and intimidating glare, he appears to be rather serious as a person but that isn't the case, he can crack jokes though rarely laughs, and does like things you might expect boys his age might like, such as comics, games, and all that kind of thing. There doesn't seem to be a set preference, but he seems rather fond of battles series usually.

He prefers to keep to himself and mind his own business, so it's probably naturally he may not come into conflict with many in his class or even other classes. He's also the type to get rather serious about seemingly trivial things. Due to this behavior he most certainly has a lone wolf vibe.

He's a person who has internalized his own path already, having resolved to do that after leaving his family. Much of his struggle will be choosing between fighting for hero society today, or not. He disagrees with a lot of what has made society what it is today, from hierarchies within the major families, to the commercialization of good deeds and enforcement. He feels it devalues greatly from the idea of a hero, though recognizes that in today's society, "hero" may be synonymous with "law enforcement" also. If the idea of a hero is not that today, then what does one call the idea of good deeds and saving people out of altruism today?

Far as what he might think of his classmates...

• Himura Amaya - They haven't had any problems.
• Shenika Kira - Confusing person, but she has admirable will.
• Hachi Aoi - She's kept to herself too so he can't complain.
• Chinatsu Todoroki - It's hard to believe they're related. She seems out of place. Is she here to be a hero, or to be saved by one?
• Anna Costello - Probably the most normal person in class, not a bad thing to him by any means. He can admire the optimism too.
• Shiroko Sekkei - In spite of her appearance, she's probably the most personable person in class. He feels no sense of confrontation from her, so he doesn't feel like he has to be alert when it's just her. Is it because she doesn't want anyone to expect anything of her?
• Phoebe Carmichael - He's indifferent now, but unlike her he values the idea of good deeds. Things will change drastically once he finds out her ideals.
• Tanegashima Kaguya - "So cool", was generally his initial reaction to finding out about her powers. It may not be uncommon to find him, Kaguya, and Sasuke talking about new tech.
• Todoroki Hasaki - Gravely dislikes how he treats battle, not to mention the lack of humility. It's weird how Kouseki were he born with a more suitable quirk for his family he might've been more lenient with Hasaki.
• Kishimoto Sasuke - It's unusual for anyone who has a quirk to make so much use of technology, this trait in Kouseki has led him to be able to talk with Sasuke on things like that. Not to mention there's not many other skilled martial artists in the school, or their class for that matter.

Just Another Hero

Masamune

Picture is still WIP

Picture

_{𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐠𝐨}

Masamune

_{𝐀𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧}

Pawn — Students with a provisional license.

_{𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐤}
Light Manipulation | Emitter-Type

It's as simple as it sounds, this quirk allows the user to manipulate light. The user can make solid objects made of light at varying densities, hide themselves with light as an adaptive camouflage, reflect or create mirages of themselves or their allies, blind enemies, or even shoot lasers. Of course, with how dilute light is as an element, an insane amount of focus and density would be needed to achieve solidification and offensive application.

Unique to this specific instance of the quirk, is that it can retain properties of whatever the light was drawn from. For example, if it was drawn from electricity, then it will also have electrical elements, and the same goes for fire, or even the sun. Moonlight is also especially cold. This sort of thing is just happenstance. Furthermore, as the user cannot emit it themselves, only manipulate, the amount of light present can severely affect his offensive capabilities. It doesn't look like it affects the other applications such as stealth.

Quirk Techniques

Independent

• Mirage - Kouseki can create mirror images of himself or others. This skill alone is quite versatile, allowing him to easily hide his approach and attacks.
• Optic Camouflage - By changing how light acts around an object, he can hide himself or other targets.
• Flash - He can pull some light together and burst it in a concentration to act like a flashbang.
• Projection - While mirage creates mirror images, projection allows him to create a unique image, meaning it's not copying anything. While he can't create as many of these at a time, mixing it up can give him an edge.

Hero Tool Dependent

• Sunray Slash - A simple technique where he extends his blade's reach at the zenith of his swing, allowing him to surprise opponents just outside of blade's reach and strike them.
• Chiheisenken [地平線剣] - Horizon Blade. A single giant range slash with the aid of the Heavenly Forge hero tool. It can reach opponents from an insane range, and generally the strike moves at the speed of light, limited only by how quickly Kouseki can swing.
• Haibatsukouken [刑罰光剣] - Judgement's Blade of Light. With the aid of the Heavenly Forge, slash a wide range around oneself, creating a giant storm of slashes all around. The area he can affect is dependent on how long he has charged.

Hero Tools

Masamune Suit MkII - The second version of his hero suit. What happened to the first? Not important. The Masamune suit enhances physical prowess, especially in the legs allowing incredible agility and acrobatics. It provides protection against ballistics and is resistant to the elements with a self-insulating function. The visor has a light-regulating feature that prevents the wearer from being blinded, as well as even allowing them to see in the dark.

Musashi Daisho, Fudo and Kotegiri - A pair of Musashi model hero tools, both of which are just very powerful torches in the hands of anyone other than Kouseki. These handles are made to focus and produce large amounts of light to allow Kouseki to easily form a very solid blade. Naturally, he can adjust their sharpness. There are two of them, a larger one in Fudo, and a smaller one in Kotegiri.

Heavenly Forge - A mechanical saya that ordinarily holds the larger blade, Fudo, in resting. He definitely doesn't need a sheath to use these hero tools, so the sheath has a different function. First, it's able to keep whatever blade he's formed from disappearing if he sheathes it, which can save him some time, as he can draw and strike far more quickly than if he formed a new blade. The other function is in reference to it's name, forge. One of the problems associated with light manipulation is without aid, it can just disperse at the slightest slip of concentration, so with the sheath, he can use it and charge it with overflowing light that gives him upon drawing his blade, more solid light to work with, allowing him to execute incredible techniques.

Light Slinger - A handgun that fires solid bullets of light. It can either be manually loaded by Kouseki's power, or use a Light Cannister to fill it up.

Light Cannisters - These are containers that Kouseki can charge with light, and slot into the light slinger like a regular handgun, or slot into the Musashi model blade Fudo to instantly overcharge the blade and unleash a powerful attack. They can also be thrown and used like flashbangs. It takes time to charge a cannister, so he can't do this viably while engaged in combat.

_{𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧}
Tatsudoku Kouseki
[達独 光寂]

Kouseki is an aloof individual at a glance, rarely appearing for anything other than classes or training. Despite his reputation as a bad boy, with wild hair and sharp eyes that create crazy rumors around him and any involvement with delinquents from other schools, he is actually a rather serious student. It probably doesn't help he carries around a bokuto from time to time, but the truth is he's actually attending a dojo regularly. He's seen entering back alleys and sometimes emerging with scratches, but it's because he's feeding cats who aren't happy about being touched. These are but a few of the misunderstandings around his character. It isn't as if he hasn't gotten into fights in the area, those who've heard the rumors made of him may pick a fight, and his overwhelming strength from years of training allow him to win, and simply solidify his inadvertent legendary delinquent status.

His convictions as a person lie firmly within what he felt was right. He isn't one to shy away from doing that, even if it might anger or upset others. What matters to him, one might wonder. Convictions? Resolve? Honor? The preciousness of life? Even he still struggles to form these thoughts into a singular ideal.

_{𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝}

The Tatsudoku family as one of the more prestigious branch families of the Yaoyorozu is naturally beset with greater responsibilities. In particular the Tatsudoku are known to have been a martial branch of the family, their quirks have often been more physical, usually transformation types, and sometimes emitter. Though not unusual, it was a surprise when the next heir to the family would be a highly elemental emitter type, in the form of Kouseki. Over the years of his time training, he had begun to distance himself from his family even as far as to scorn his father for the responsibilities and unrealistic expectations set upon him. He was expected to be a master of martial skill, which he attained at a dojo outside of his clan, teaching the way of the sword.

Kouseki had by then lived alone, and was given no help by his family, other than money to let him get by, nothing more. Anything else, he must obtain himself. It was unknown to him or even the family what they expected to do with their relationship as it is now.

Just Another Hero

Masamune

Picture is still WIP

Picture

_{𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐠𝐨}

Masamune

_{𝐀𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧}

Pawn — Students with a provisional license.

_{𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐤}
Light Manipulation | Emitter-Type

It's as simple as it sounds, this quirk allows the user to manipulate light. The user can make solid objects made of light at varying densities, hide themselves with light as an adaptive camouflage, reflect or create mirages of themselves or their allies, blind enemies, or even shoot lasers. Of course, with how dilute light is as an element, an insane amount of focus and density would be needed to achieve solidification and offensive application.

Unique to this specific instance of the quirk, is that it can retain properties of whatever the light was drawn from. For example, if it was drawn from electricity, then it will also have electrical elements, and the same goes for fire, or even the sun. Moonlight is also especially cold. This sort of thing is just happenstance. Furthermore, as the user cannot emit it themselves, only manipulate, the amount of light present can severely affect his offensive capabilities. It doesn't look like it affects the other applications such as stealth.

Quirk Techniques

Independent

• Mirage - Kouseki can create mirror images of himself or others. This skill alone is quite versatile, allowing him to easily hide his approach and attacks.
• Optic Camouflage - By changing how light acts around an object, he can hide himself or other targets.
• Flash - He can pull some light together and burst it in a concentration to act like a flashbang.
• Projection - While mirage creates mirror images, projection allows him to create a unique image, meaning it's not copying anything. While he can't create as many of these at a time, mixing it up can give him an edge.

Hero Tool Dependent

• Sunray Slash - A simple technique where he extends his blade's reach at the zenith of his swing, allowing him to surprise opponents just outside of blade's reach and strike them.
• Chiheisenken [地平線剣] - Horizon Blade. A single giant range slash with the aid of the Heavenly Forge hero tool. It can reach opponents from an insane range, and generally the strike moves at the speed of light, limited only by how quickly Kouseki can swing.
• Haibatsukouken [刑罰光剣] - Judgement's Blade of Light. With the aid of the Heavenly Forge, slash a wide range around oneself, creating a giant storm of slashes all around. The area he can affect is dependent on how long he has charged.

Hero Tools

Masamune Suit MkII - The second version of his hero suit. What happened to the first? Not important. The Masamune suit enhances physical prowess, especially in the legs allowing incredible agility and acrobatics. It provides protection against ballistics and is resistant to the elements with a self-insulating function. The visor has a light-regulating feature that prevents the wearer from being blinded, as well as even allowing them to see in the dark.

Musashi Daisho, Fudo and Kotegiri - A pair of Musashi model hero tools, both of which are just very powerful torches in the hands of anyone other than Kouseki. These handles are made to focus and produce large amounts of light to allow Kouseki to easily form a very solid blade. Naturally, he can adjust their sharpness. There are two of them, a larger one in Fudo, and a smaller one in Kotegiri.

Heavenly Forge - A mechanical saya that ordinarily holds the larger blade, Fudo, in resting. He definitely doesn't need a sheath to use these hero tools, so the sheath has a different function. First, it's able to keep whatever blade he's formed from disappearing if he sheathes it, which can save him some time, as he can draw and strike far more quickly than if he formed a new blade. The other function is in reference to it's name, forge. One of the problems associated with light manipulation is without aid, it can just disperse at the slightest slip of concentration, so with the sheath, he can use it and charge it with overflowing light that gives him upon drawing his blade, more solid light to work with, allowing him to execute incredible techniques.

Light Slinger - A handgun that fires solid bullets of light. It can either be manually loaded by Kouseki's power, or use a Light Cannister to fill it up.

Light Cannisters - These are containers that Kouseki can charge with light, and slot into the light slinger like a regular handgun, or slot into the Musashi model blade Fudo to instantly overcharge the blade and unleash a powerful attack. They can also be thrown and used like flashbangs. It takes time to charge a cannister, so he can't do this viably while engaged in combat.

_{𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧}
Tatsudoku Kouseki
[達独 光寂]

Kouseki is an aloof individual at a glance, rarely appearing for anything other than classes or training. Despite his reputation as a bad boy, with wild hair and sharp eyes that create crazy rumors around him and any involvement with delinquents from other schools, he is actually a rather serious student. It probably doesn't help he carries around a bokuto from time to time, but the truth is he's actually attending a dojo regularly. He's seen entering back alleys and sometimes emerging with scratches, but it's because he's feeding cats who aren't happy about being touched. These are but a few of the misunderstandings around his character. It isn't as if he hasn't gotten into fights in the area, those who've heard the rumors made of him may pick a fight, and his overwhelming strength from years of training allow him to win, and simply solidify his inadvertent legendary delinquent status.

His convictions as a person lie firmly within what he felt was right. He isn't one to shy away from doing that, even if it might anger or upset others. What matters to him, one might wonder. Convictions? Resolve? Honor? The preciousness of life? Even he still struggles to form these thoughts into a singular ideal.

_{𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝}

The Tatsudoku family as one of the more prestigious branch families of the Yaoyorozu is naturally beset with greater responsibilities. In particular the Tatsudoku are known to have been a martial branch of the family, their quirks have often been more physical, usually transformation types, and sometimes emitter. Though not unusual, it was a surprise when the next heir to the family would be a highly elemental emitter type, in the form of Kouseki. Over the years of his time training, he had begun to distance himself from his family even as far as to scorn his father for the responsibilities and unrealistic expectations set upon him. He was expected to be a master of martial skill, which he attained at a dojo outside of his clan, teaching the way of the sword.

Kouseki had by then lived alone, and was given no help by his family, other than money to let him get by, nothing more. Anything else, he must obtain himself. It was unknown to him or even the family what they expected to do with their relationship as it is now.

Fenixtear - A Fairy Tail RP

Reynard Faust | On the Road

"Scholarly Assistance"
@Spectral@Landaus Five-One

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"Defeating them would not be a tall order, but such a result would not be pretty. Maybe scaring them is on the table", he surmised. Demands, as Asher assumes, is to begone from this location. But that was only his assumption, they could be after something else as well, yet their ability to communicate was limited and so finding a solution may not be easy. Reynard kept his hands relaxed, yet ready, his breathing slowed. At a moment's notice he could slice apart their primitive weapons if they needed.

He turned to Carver for a moment, hoping he might be able to communicate, their job was merely to keep him safe afterall. If it came down to it they'd have to fight in order to do so. These creatures were not known to be a huge threat or even actively hostile, so it can be assumed they'd done something they're not happy with.

Silver Gate Academy [Accepting New Players]

Kyoto

Saturday, June 4th 20XX

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The Saturday trawled onwards, the tense heat accompanied by the harsh, deafening cries of the cicadas. The heat of today seemed to be a little more intense than yesterday's, with areas just a little far off appearing distorted as a result. The hustle and bustle of Kyoto's city center continued on as per usual, unaware of the stagnant atmosphere that had befallen their precious city, yet those who were more in the know felt somewhat suffocated by the day. One could simply say that the especially hot day was to blame, but there felt to be a bit more than that.

For the most part the day through to afternoon went as normal, undisturbed. Ultana had returned to the Onmyou Fujiwara Library to study into other things, Otis had begun his own campaign in the wake of suspicious events as he returned to Kiyomizu-dera, Lorelai hit the town with her new bird friend, and Aurelius resumed his training under the vagrant wandering swordsman. Koyuki meanwhile was possibly the most unaware of the atmosphere within Tokyo, being in an entirely different area.

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Nijo Castle

"Ehhh? But we have tickets",

"what's the meaning of this? We weren't told anything"

"Wasn't it fine yesterday? What gives?"

"We are deeply sorry for this inconvenience, but due to some key parts of the exhibition and estate being broken, we are undergoing emergency repairs and renovations as some of them have been identified as dangerous. We will allow people with tickets to reschedule, or reimburse their cost in full, again we are deeply sorry", this did little to sway the discontent crowd, though eventually some had left while others had decided to take the clerk's offer. The gates leading into Njio Castle were barred off, with standard staff at each entrance, security guards, as well as a bit further back an individual garbed in white. Most may see them as simply important staff in the tourism of Kyoto, but others may recognize them as the uniform of onmyoudo.

"Is it true? They're here of all places? I thought the Yatagarasu had this place locked down. What are those damn crows doing?!"

"Doesn't matter, they're here now. We've successfully evacuated the area and are to keep it locked down until we can get more help. Unfortunately Motsumine is on a trip to Eiseikato, so we'll have to trouble the Kirizanto for help",

"Him? Mmmmm, well at least I'm not the one informing him... I don't envy the messenger. He takes his prosecution work more seriously than his family's duty..."

It appeared trouble was going down at Nijo Castle.

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@I-Am-X
After overhearing some of the other onmyou at the estate talk about something happening at Nijo Castle, curiosity may get the better of her after a long day of just sitting down and reading texts. Perhaps it was a good time to go and spread her legs.

@ERode
Otis' exploration and investigation leads him eventually to Nijo Castle. A sudden and huge spike in activity had led him here in the midst of his investigation. The commotion out the front and familiar uniforms told him everything he needed. Something was going down here.

@Lonewolf685
Thanks to Sakichi whose job was scouting, they were naturally led to Nijo Castle. Sakichi who was also curious what was going down would also be willing to sneak into the castle grounds and find out what was happening.

@Taka
Aurelius after training was invited by Akimoto to check out what was going on at Nijo Castle, as he felt something interesting may happen there, a wanderer's instinct he would so claim. Aurelius would arrive to see a crowd outside the main gate.

@Amaterasu
Though completely unawares of the events of Nijo Castle, she had something else she had to work on. As soon as work had concluded, Lady Kuzunoha put her to train intensely on her illusion skills, and to craft her own unique style.

• Not participating
• Huge INT bonus once you finish making your style.

Silver Gate Academy [Accepting New Players]

Kyoto

Saturday, June 4th 20XX

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Undisclosed Location

"Lady Seirin, your dinner...", the dimly lit traditionally styled room had barely anyone within it, like a cage the walls formed closely around the two girls who sat here. This was a hidden room within one of Kyoto's castles, a lesser known location normally used for tea ceremonies, but over time had seen no use, and became a safe house for various important members of the Imperial family. On a tray between the kneeling girl and the girl seated with her back turned, was a meal of fish, rice, miso soup, seaweed, pickled vegetables, and tempura.

The girl who was seated, Seirin, was inspecting her arm... An earlier scuffle had injured it, and it appeared she was reflecting on those events. It was gone, whatever injury she had sustained was wiped clean, regenerated completely. 'Almost as if nothing happened', she mouthed quietly. There was a certain sadness to it, which was strange for a wound, but her mind kept wandering to the short time she spent with those strange people. Proof of that event, she began to think... And then she remembered, from her sleeve she produced a ribbon. Yes, it was from that girl Lorelai was it? Should she return this at some point? Well, as it is, she could not wear it, for she was required to be in traditional garb.

"Fuuko... I'm sorry, I'm unable to concentrate. It may be a bit until I decide to eat", the young kneeling lady bowed her head in acknowledgement. There was a silence for awhile before she began to turn, taking up the chopsticks and began to eat meagerly, timidly. Her eating stopped as there was a noise from outside.

"I will investigate. Stay right here", the kneeling girl Fuuko immediately departed to check on the noise. It was of concern. Only other members of the Yatagarasu or Imperial family could know where this was. It was of hope that it would simply be Yatagarasu ninja informing them, but the noise was not necessary.

So simple it would be if it was just an informant.

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Kyoto Outskirts -- Previous Night

The masked girl leant against a large tree, hidden from view of normal approaching people. Between her mask and red and white garb, she would stand out among the greenery of Kyoto's forests, even at night, and so keeping herself concealed with the surrounding was better. Her stance though it appeared relaxed, was alert, every muscle in her body was ready for the slightest wrong approach, and such and approach did come. With a flash of steel she drew her blade only to meet the glowing finger of a young man, hair slicked back and red eyes. He almost appeared out of nowhere, only denoted by a soft breeze as he made himself known.

"Such sharp senses, truly you have been working hard haven't you? Stumbling over yourself to prove your worth to us", as she identified the man, she put her blade away as he lowered his arm.

"Shinzou... Have you come here to laugh at my failure? I doubt you're here to dispose of me. I'd be dead already if you were",

"Smarter than you seem, so it seems, indeed no. Our leader has decided to bestow you a new task", he flicked his fingers as he pulled out from underneath his yukata from his breast, a black-ish stone, it appeared to glow, yet projected no light, like the shadow of a sun.

"Take this, find the girl, and plunge it into her chest", he held her hand, before placing it in her palm. She looked at it silently... The pressure of being trusted with this weighed greatly upon her. She had worked with them long enough to know they would not lightly trust her with this.

"And... This will let me see... Him, again...?", Shinso tilted his head a bit, then rubbed his chin... Yes he was told about this wasn't he? Her reason.

"Hmhm, yes indeed. Like you had been told before, the fire of Amaterasu is one of life, and Tamamo no Mae who once possessed her light, has the power to grant that. The reward for your service will be to see your loved one once more", interesting he thought to himself, but also... How mean, he thought to himself. He had no doubt Tamamo could perhaps achieve such a feat, if the legends were believed among the yokai, who talk of her great power... But would a fragment and a vessel be enough? This may be interesting.

"Alright... I'll do it. I... May have some idea where she is...", she clutched the stone in her hand tightly, with two hands, almost praying.

"Hm, how diligent. In that case, we shall entrust you with that".

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Silver Gate Academy [Accepting New Players]

Kyoto

Friday, June 3rd 20XX

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Otis

@ERode

Hider

"Hm, so you are worried for a friend then. I'm afraid while I cannot do anything about that, I was informed there were students in that city...", he didn't seem thrilled about that. All things considered, Kyoto was in a sensitive situation with a kind of threat, so more things to worry about were not welcome.

"Rest assured they are very well taken care of, Eiseikato is a very safe place. I am sure someone like a teacher is a liaison for the city during their stay, if you wish to ask them anything, it may be better to direct questions to them", the crow-masked ninja conversed as he led the boy out of the convention center, as they ended up outside of in an open expanse of concrete, where one would assume people would line up or mingle before halls opened.

"Please, make your way back to the front gate from here", it was a clear straight shot, so this should be a rather clear instruction. Though as Otis carried it out, there was a sudden distinct peak in a sense of danger. Within moments Otis found himself doubling back as the Yatagarasu ninja jumped in front and blocked an attack of some kind, which soon became clear to be an arrow as it bounced and landed beside him.

Otis peeked out from behind the man to see the attacker, a boy, only appearing a little older than Otis himself, with white hair and red eyes, slicked back wearing traditional Japanese attire looking straight out of a period drama aside from his facial features.

"You forgot the other one", there was a brief look of shock as the ninja-man suddenly doubled around Otis, taking what appeared to be a second arrow that made a pincer movement. It looked as if the arrow materialized out of nowhere, but with how it flew, that did not appear to be the case... The way it fazed into existence made it appear as if it was stealthed.

"Hm, not a clean hit, I had hoped to use that boy as an opportunity, but you have such great command of your body Mr. Yatagarasu, but with an injury, even I may stand a chance. Shall I let this opportunity pass, or... Wait?", their attacker seemed to have them in the palm of his hands, or so it seemed.

"Shinzou... High ranking member of the Yokai group Sennen-No-Matsuri, despite only being half, you command great respect with the group", it was an introduction, but it seems with the way this boy plays it could also be a ploy to shake his resolve just a little with how well-informed he was, but that did not appear to work.

"Ah, it appears you are familiar, as expected. Ninja are very resourceful, perhaps I should recruit my own group of yokai ninja then", the boy imitated what appeared to be the stance for archer, with one finger pointed forward. The sound of whistling wind followed by a forceful gust around him was then topped off with a flash of steel as another arrow was launched. The wind though, appeared to stop as the arrow was visible mid-flight, did Otis' eyes deceive him, or was that arrow slowing down? His astute senses might also notice his crow ninja temporary friend was not behind him anymore, in fact he was gone. Before he could think of asking where he went, he reappeared in front, following a deluge of blades as the one arrow suddenly became three, six, and so on, until it appeared as if he had cut up a rain of arrows.

"I suppose that's why you're guarding this entrance. Of course, none of you would want us to get more potential recruits", he lowered his stance, and eyes turned to Otis.

"But you are not a yokai, I had thought so at first, but your presence is very different... Closer to an owl, than a person even. I had heard of a strange land once, like another world... Were they true...?", he seemed to ponder for a moment, he began to raise his stance again and the ninja began to enter a stance too, but he was stopped as a shadowy figure appeared beside him, whispering a little.

"I see, well, it appears this may not be necessary this time. I am needed elsewhere so it seems, count yourselves lucky my friends", he bowed, and with the black cloak of his mysterious companion, was whisked away. Just so, the arrows around them that were fired from the boy disappeared in shining spiritual dust. The silence of their departure was broken as the masked ninja pulled an arrow out of his shoulder, the one he had taken.

"I must... Inform everyone, you, go, somewhere safe. Please try not to get yourself involved in any of this", he may have questions, such as who was Shinzou, but it didn't look like they could be answered as the man had quickly left, likely to inform his comrades on the events that had just transpired.

Lorelai

@Lonewolf685

Hider

"Oooh that sounds like fun, maybe I'll ask about that or somethin', but hmmmmm... Well, maybe it's fine so long as things are way they are now, everyone's kinda just positionin' for something and I can barely get any info right now so yeah let's hang for a bit", she seemed to agree to the prospect of sticking and hanging out with Lorelai. How long would this last? Who knew.

"So whatchu' wanna do? Based on the movements I saw it'll be maybe two days before I should bail and stay hidden", she seemed rather upbeat about saying something like that, but it seems she'll stick around for awhile. She sat back sitting almost like on the air with her arms behind her head.

"Oh hey, you got good legs, maybe I could show ya somethin', or, we could go get some food, I know some places around here but kinda hard gettin' in and orderin' alone with how fussy everything is right now", just some suggestions so it seemed.

Ultana

@I-Am-X

Hider

Ultana's hunt for ramen landed her in a side hole-in-the-wall store with a house sat on top of it on a slanted street, surrounded by only houses and no other store, only one sign out front and a faded sign on top as a tell-tale that this was indeed, a ramen establishment, and yet... It was absolutely delicious.

On her way here though she spotted Asta again and the two ended up here eating like it was suddenly a ritual as friends. It appeared she was looking for ramen too, hot food seemed to be something she appreciated.

"I wonder if I can learn to brew this for my folks at home. A hot hearty dish like this ought to get their spirits up every now and then", she mused between bites. The store itself was empty except for one salaryman sat far back and eating as well.

"How strange that we had chanced to meet in this town, perhaps it was the rumors about this store being the best", perhaps it was, or did Ultana get here through sheer dumb luck? At the very least, Asta seemed to be here from her own research.

Koyuki

@Amaterasu

Hider

Koyuki was to leave them there for Kuzunoha to sample, or, so she would assume, but as she peered from the hallway she watched as a few tiny foxes appeared around it and began sniffing and inspecting the dango with various results, it was almost adorable as they acted like foxes, but by the end of it they had eaten all of these illusory dango, and the hallway was cleared. It was unclear for a moment whether or not she passed, but... She could at least assume that the small chibi foxes and their delighted expression could be indication of such.

"I can still see you peering from the corridor", the voice came from behind and as she turned she saw a small fox sprite floating in front of her.

"I would like you to return here tomorrow immediately after your shift. Please, try not to be late", and with that... It was gone again.

Silver Gate Academy [Accepting New Players]

Kyoto

Friday, June 3rd 20XX

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Otis

@ERode

Hider

After listening to Otis' response, he felt the blade be pulled away slowly, before he was allowed to turn to see who this person was. He wore a mask, but those sharp eyes were a distinguishing feature despite this. The blade that was used to hold Otis up had already disappeared, seeing that it was actually attached to his arm, but there was no tool or piece of gear there, suggesting it was either an ability, or magic of some kind.

"Hm, so you're one of them", he began, hopefully referring to the students and not something more controversial.

"I would immediately send you away, but if I don't answer your question you'll more than likely come back... Very well, I'll tell you about your classmates at least", he folded his arms, looking distinctly ninja as he did.

"They are in a powerful yokai's realm, one who is allied and in coexistence with today's society. This place is called Eiseikato. Unfortunately I cannot allow you to enter it, in general any human or non-yokai presence must be of great exception. You see, their desire is to find a way to live in today's society without disturbing anyone, and so as part of a deal, we on this side try to preserve that as best we can. I hope you'll understand why you can't go snooping around for them. Do not worry however, they will be returned to your class before the conclusion of your stay here", was this a satisfactory answer? It was as such, the only thing he was willing to answer. His own identity, he clearly wished to keep hidden beyond being a member of the Yatagarasu, as well as why he was here, which he also wished to keep confidential.

"Now, I must see you out of this facility, you cannot stay here", if Otis was satisfied, he would begin to be led back towards the entrance of this convention centre.

Lorelai

@Lonewolf685

Hider

The lackadaisical Tengu leaned back into seemingly air itself, before crossing her legs, sitting on one leg. She seemed to ponder a bit, the idea of being able to explore without watching her back seemed appealing to her, but on the other hand the other bit went against her duty...

"Well, I like that idea, yanno? We can hang out a bit like that, but unfortunately my only job here is ta observe. There's been no call for assistance from us, I'm jus' a scout", she replied.

"What'd you say yer school was? If ya have or not, I dunno. You don't soun' like havin' a yokai in a class is unusual", it seems the suggestion also piqued her curiosity. It appeared Silver Gate was not exactly a very famous name among yokai communities. They were also even only in passing in magical communities.

Koyuki

@Amaterasu

Hider

The work day for Koyuki went by somewhat slowly, though she was not in the kitchens, every time she passed by there was always a little something in regards to the supply, and she noticed that some of the dishes she was delivering were rationed just a little less. After her work day was over though she was allowed back into town to do whatever she wished, though before she had managed to do anything beyond changing or cleaning herself up, she was visited by a familiar fox sprite.

"I hope you've been in practice, perhaps now is a good time to think about making something of your illusions", it began. The little spirit flitted about around Koyuki before settling in front of her.

"I make sure all of our kind know this. Our illusions are supreme, no illusionist magic practitioner can come close to what we can do. As such, your next lesson is to practice something more substantial. Bring to life an illusion, it can be of whatever you want. When you can manage that much, send that illusion to the front of my door, then we can really begin. Don't worry about whether or not I'll see it. I'll know", and with that, the little illusory fox fairy was gone with just a blink.

Fenixtear - A Fairy Tail RP

Reynard Faust | On the Road

"Scholarly Assistance"
@Spectral@Landaus Five-One

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As it stands he's treating this all more like another part of a job. He's had to do small jobs for people as a helping hand once in awhile, nothing mage-related, usually something that required extra hands, or he just happened to be around to solve the issue before it exacerbated. Of course he's also had his fair share of seeing mages swooping in to solve large issues, at the time he never imagined himself to be doing that again. He didn't feel safe being part of a mage guild, and frankly he still doesn't... At the very least he felt safer with this one than others, due to their Devil Slayers.

He also agreed that they take a break, if anything it was a good chance to reflect on the job ahead. As he began eating into his meal he considered what might be the main problem, and that would be what the ruins have in store... Or so he thought. His body tensed up a bit as he began to notice the signs of scurrying, and then soon followed squeaks and chirps. It seems Jessica has noticed them too. His time on the road has made him become astute to the presences of others, and these ones felt somewhat small. If this was a threat it would be best to stay on alert, but give no indication they were noticed.

"Just stay alert. When they reveal themselves, be ready", he whispered back, only shifting his body a little bit to help get his words across better to the others. He moved posture a little and a hand to rest closer to his blade, but not obvious.