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21 days ago
Current Six years and change, but guess who's back, back again. Looking at my post history and remembering what a cringey twenty year old I was.
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6 yrs ago
Dog sitting for my mother while she's in the hospital. Ill reply to RP's tomorrow or the day after. (She's fine.)
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6 yrs ago
Happy fuckin' new year, folks
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6 yrs ago
Either the guild's broke or everybody went on vacation at once...
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6 yrs ago
I didn't vanish for three months, the rest of the world did! Totally. *Totally*. But for real I'm so fucking sorry for that, I'm back for good now, some shit happened.
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Name's L.C. I write, work, sleep, write some more, work some more, sleep some more... You get the point! Finally here to stay, and itching for partners, let's go.

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The Gold Road


Kiffar had been busy, while the other employed clever strategies and bandied words, turning bandits into babies. Those few who had been foolish enough to charge him head on, and foolishly brave enough not to flee soon after, were methodically bruised, bloodied, and broken by the Cathay-Raht, their weapons turned against them and limbs bent very firmly in wrong directions. He was busy wresting the axe from the hands of the most stubborn of the bunch when the atronachs were brought into play. Seeing one bear his own shape, Kiffar could have wept with glee for the challenge presented. With a harsh yank, he tore the axe from the Bandit's fingers, the man practically forgotten in his excitement. He spared him only enough thought more for a headbutt that produced such a meaty crack, it may well haunt the nightmares of the others for days to come. It was certainly enough to make the man go limp, ragdolling to the ground as Kiffar turned, stolen axe in hand, to face the frosty replica of himself while it lumbered closer.

"You have given Kiffar a present, and it is not even his nameday! Kiffar has fought many things, but he has never fought Kiffar!"

As fire rained down from the treeline, lashing out at the copy of Arndvir and blocking the mage woman's retreat, Kiffar turned his toothy grin towards the source, waving his new axe overhead.

"Do not hurt this one! Kiffar wants the challenge, yes yes!"

Then, a clash of giants. There was an audible crack as Kiffar and the atronach charged into one another, and it was unclear whether the sound was bone or ice. For a long moment, they strained against each other, shoulder to shoulder, frost slowly spreading along the real Kiffar's fur from the point of contact. Neither could gain much ground, never more than a step, given and taken- until, at least, Kiffar suddenly dropped his center of mass, abandoning the contest of strength to instead loop an arm under his icy copy's legs, heaving it up onto his shoulders with a roar. Frozen limbs creaked, flailing, before he turned over the other direction to slam the thing's head into the road.

Against a fleshy mortal target, it would have been a deathblow, and probably put their head in their chest cavity. Atronachs were made of sterner stuff, however. The cobbles cracked, and fractures raced along the thing's head and chest, but it lived still. Kiffar came down at it with the axe, splitting the air with a thrum, only to be stopped cold and sent stumbling back by a brutal blast of frost magic, a stream that hit like a hammer and spread rime over Kiffar's arms and chest, forcing him to guard his face with the axe. It slowed him, and the chill cut deep, giving the atronach time to regain its feet as Kiffar fought to break the shell of frost on his joints, straining and snarling. He broke loose, scattering chips of icy shell all around, just in time to take a hammering fist to the gut, sending him back a few more feet, almost to the wagon.

It wasn't pain, though, that twisted his expression. It was disappointment. The creature was strong, true, and durable- it's strikes hurt, it's frost burned him, and it survived much... But it was not him, as he had first believed. It was without grace, without technique, without the feral, frenzied glee in battle that Kiffar could embody. It was but a crude reflection. He sighed heavily, tail drooping as he ducked under the atronach's next strike, twisting sharply at the waist to drive his free hand into its side brutally. It had no liver, of course, but ice still cracked, chips still fell away.

Another powerful, flailing strike from the creation. Kiffar took this one against his elbow, parrying it off to the side, and returned with the axe, an upward cleave that split ice like wood, and sent the thing's arm spinning away, cleanly removed. His disappointment only grew as another stream of frost came in reply. Painful. Slowing... But not debilitating. This time, when he broke the shell and it came for him again, he dipped to the side, and brought the axe down in a cleave that would have split a man from head to groin. It bit only chest deep in the atronach, but it was enough. The creation shuddered, cracked, and went inert, to slowly melt away as the day went on.

Kiffar left the axe in its chest, limping towards the wagon and taking a seat on its bench. He was badly frostbitten, but seemed otherwise okay... Save, perhaps, that he appeared to be pouting.

"Stupid mage-woman... Kiffar wanted to fight Kiffar, not a normal frost-man..."

Oh... Oh dear. Not only was he wounded, but it seemed all the joy had been sapped from the enormous cat. He'd completely lost interest in the fight- cleaning up what remained of the enemy force would be left up to the others while he pouted.

Sagamiyama - Stone Household
Evening


Darius leaned against the bathroom counter with a low sigh, peering at his reflection in the mirror. A heavy frown drew lines across his face, wrinkled the skin between his brows. He could swear there was grey in his hair, could believe that some of those frown lines were wrinkles that were here to stay. War aged a man, and stress wore him down. He had thought he was done with the first, and dealing with less of the second, yet here he was, about to put on yet another uniform and strike out against yet another force. The spiritual nature of it all was just a detail- the result was the same. Conflict. Always, always, there was conflict. He was so tired... And what would Aiko think? Even if he could get her to believe he was running around as a ghost, hunting spirits, he doubted she would be pleased he'd lasted all of six months in retirement before finding another war to fight.

Still... His hands clenched around the edge of the counter, a frustrated huff blown out through his nose. If he didn't do this, then the only ones in the line of fire would be a bunch of kids. He wouldn't stand for it. Couldn't. And there was that distant voice. Like the gong of a far away church, getting louder every day- ever since the asauchi. He didn't know how he knew, but he knew what it said. There could be no rest for him. Not while there was still something, anything, to protect.

Determined, he plucked that little green pill from his pocket, swallowing it down, and waiting a moment for the soul candy to take effect. It was always a strange feeling, being ejected from his body, stumbling back a step away from it, while the artificial soul now within looked around as if surprised. Steadying himself, grimacing as he always did at the strange, traditional nature of the shihakusho he wore in this form, he stepped forward to seize the soul- himself, really- by the shoulders, turning him roughly to stare into eyes equal to his own, but bearing a mind that most certainly wasn't.

"You. Pay attention. You're going to put on pyjamas, you're going to lay down, and you're going to sleep. You stay that way until I get back. Touch my wife, and I put you in a goldfish. Clear?"

Once he was assured that there would be no antics or shenanigans by the soul candy while it inhabited his body for him, Darius released it with a nod, and struck out. He paused only briefly in his room, stooping low to brush a kiss over Aiko's cheek, though he knew she wouldn't see or feel him in soul form.

"I'll be back... Always. I promise."




Sagamiyama - Sakuhana Park

Dusk


Darius leaned back against the trunk of the Sakura tree that gave the park it's name and fame, that heavy frown still pulling at his features. He was seated, his zanpakuto resting across his lap, still in its sheath. He fidgeted idly with the tassel hanging from its guard, the only sign of his nerves over the battles to come. It has always been a bad habit, in situations like this- whether it was a strap on his gear, the carry strap for his weapon, or a bit of stray thread on his uniform, he'd always needed something to futz with in the hours of waiting before action. It helped him keep from overthinking- to keep his head clear going in, so it would be clear coming out. He had been the first to arrived- and he would remain there, seated, until the last of the others arrived, or they were called to action. Whatever happened, he knew his purpose this night.

He wouldn't let those kids come to harm. Not one of them. Not a scratch.
Kiffar, the Unbound

The Orange Road


It was a wonder, really, that they had gotten this far. Between the debates on plans, the debates on leadership, the debates on breakfast, and the debates on who rode, who walked, and who drove their little caravan, Kiffar had been beginning to believe that all they would ever do was debate. He'd been overjoyed when they finally got a move on that morning, and the only thing that has prevented him physically dragging the others into action was some thin veil of politeness that he insisted on keeping in front of the Confessor.

Now, after hours of walking, he was getting restless. He almost would have welcomed further debate if only to interrupt the monotony- but what he got was a far better gift. Bandits. Oh sweet, sweet bandits, and their eternally foolish ways. They could see a legend made flesh and still think to rob them of their purse- and while they may be led by another incessant talker, at least there were those foolish enough to charge.

The arrows that came first, of course, were a nuisance. He was able to lurch out of the way of the first few, a startling display of agility for a man of his mass- but, unlike some people, Kiffar had no magic. He wore no armor, and carried no shield. It was little surprise that a pair of the shafts found their mark on a target so large, no matter how fast he was- arrows sinking into the flesh of his thigh, and his side. The pain, sharp and deep, got an irate snarl from Kiffar, as ice blue eyes turned towards the charging fools.

"Kiffar has promised the nice Confessor he will commit no war crimes. But we are not at war, are we?"

The others were granted, then, a singularly unpleasant glimpse at just what their least favorite kitty cat did for a living. First came the knife- really, a whole short sword, for people of any normal size. It practically leaped from its place in the small of his back, sent spinning underhand towards whoever was unlucky enough to be first in line. The much larger of the two weapons on his belt was left right where it was- because it was time for hands. Just. Hands. The Cathay Raht moved frightfully fast, even with an arrow tearing at his thigh- and seemed to have no compunction at all with trying to get his claws in all the squishiest bits he could find, while he cramped the bandits for space to wield their weapons. He would be... Busy, for a small while.

The roaring and screaming was probably a bit distracting. Was he laughing? What was that crunch?
Darius Stone

Sagamiyama - Ouga's Shop
Afternoon


Darius had spent the bulk of the afternoon helping out around the shop as a matter of course. He was hardly any good at repairing bikes, but there was plenty of heavy lifting and cleaning to be done in any shop, and he was happy to lend a hand... Even if it was only to stave off his own restlessness and boredom, while the younger folk got up to their training. When the time came to be seated and briefed, he sank into his chair with a soft grunt, and focused up. He could almost wish he hadn't, a frown deepening over his features the more Shouko explained.

By the time she finished, he was leaned forward in his seat, fingers laced on the table to keep from fidgeting and back rigid, concern clear in every line of him.

"Up until now, we've been led to believe that Hollows are practically animals- Clever animals, but still operating on simple needs. Hunger, violent envy for the living, the simple need to lash out. What you're describing now sounds more like a terror cell on the move- I've certainly sat through enough of those briefings to know the sound of it. Are you telling me these things can organize? That there's some higher thinking going on?"


AIGHT, I give you Terumi Jin! Spoilered to save peoples' scrollwheels.

The Discord link is broken, but color me interested! Looks like you planned this out super well, I'm looking forward to seeing it run.
Kiffar, the Unbound

Weynon Priory


Kiffar groaned as the others continued to fuss over such silly things as plans. So intricate, so complicated- and, he felt, entirely unnecessary, particularly given their discussion was infringing on his time to nap and lounge. More ideas were floated, and he could taste the fringes of tension in the air, certain this would fall into arguments and raised voices if things didn't come to a conclusion soon. He might enjoy that, in truth... But seeing who would fight who could wait for when he wasn't quite so sleepy. The Legionnaire took his leave, just in the tail of Sylruna and Sindri, and Kiffar rolled to sit upright on the pew with an irritable chuff. Even seated, he towered well over the eye lines of most in the room, movement alone often enough to draw attention to him.

"Kiffar does not believe the Legion Stomper intends to return. You all bicker too much, and this one is deprived of rest. Since the thinkers cannot think as one, Kiffar says that Kiffar is the leader, and that the Nord is the victor of words. Coin-Violence suits many here, and is simple. This works for Kiffar. It is decided, yes? Kiffar will accept challenges to his leadership after he has had a nap."

He pushed himself fully upright with a weary sigh, the pew groaning as if in relief once he was free of it. Apparently done with the conversation one way or another, yet too agitated to return to his planned rest, the Khajiiti stretched out, and made way for the door, stooping down to step outside, a flicker of his tail given in lieu of a wave for the others.

"We meet with the rising sun at this door to collect our things, yes? This one will find another place to rest until then."
I have been asked to join in, so here we go again xD Bit of an oddball concept, but Bee approved, so it just needs a glance over by the CoGMs

Kiffar, The Unbound

Weynon Priory


Kiffar had remained, for the mostpart, quite silent after his arrival- Patiently waiting, head bowed, for the blessing he was to receive. He was not a particularly religious sort, but it seemed the way these things were done, and holy people deserved at the least an attempt at civility and respect from him. It also served to let him listen, ears flicking this way and that as each voice aired ideas, or criticized the ideas of another. All of it sounded like a great deal of cactus husk to him- But then, the ideas of thinkers often did. Once the blessing was given in full, he rose to his full height once again, an appreciative nod offered to the Confessor before he turned to the others.
The vast feline prowled through the group, one claw extended to none-too-gently prod Alexios' armored chest on his way past. He flopped with all the grace of a tired cat onto one of the pews, wood groaning under his weight, though it held. For now.

"That one... Thinks ill of us. Kiffar thinks that one is wise. We chitter like kittens for fancy ideas. The task we are given is simple, no? We escort the talkers and the thinkers, we kill the plotters and the schemers. Kiffar has found in life that if a problem cannot be solved by fighting or by fucking, then it is not a problem for Kiffar to solve. We meet the talkers and the thinkers in this Bruma. We walk with them. We kill things that try to kill them. We get much coin to line our pockets, and food to line our bellies. Simple, yes? Leave the scheming and the plotting for the people we will kill. Schemers and plotters always fail to remember that they can be killed."

He stretched out upon the pew he had claimed, yawning massively- A brief, terrifying impression of just how wide those jaws could spread- before he melted into his place of rest in the way of cats big and small, draped over hard edges as if they were the most comfortable of cushions. Eyes like ice never closed, however, flitting from person to person among their mismatched group.

"But perhaps Kiffar is too simple for saying so. This one leaves the thinking to thinkers- He wishes only that the thinkers would not argue so much, when we have been given many hours for the napping. He also thinks it is impolite, not to introduce one's self, after another gives their name. The Meen-La has given hers. Kiffar has given his. Who are these other thinkers?"
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