Xartarin

The War for Baji (open)

Aaaaah, I can't resist, I've almost got a post done, hope you don't mind Metou stopping the group for a minute or two.

The War for Baji (open)

I got a lot of work to do today but I'll catch up and maybe post over the weekend.

The War for Baji (open)

I could easily see Metou sacrificing herself to save someone younger, but not just to save the relics or something. As far as I know, Metou thinks their importance is merely symbolic.

The War for Baji (open)

It was against Metou's nature to jump into a heated conversation if she wasn't needed, and although she had an opinion, so long as the others were still discussing the matter of their next target she felt no inclination to voice it. It seemed like too much energy to involve herself in Jiang's theatrics, or to get in Yuudai's face. However, once the latter tried to put her foot down on the side Metou disagreed with, she felt the need to intervene.

"Going to Uta would be a waste of our time, and we don't have any time to spare," Metou said, looking primarily at Yuudai. "Whatever plans these thieves have for the stolen relics, they undoubtedly lie outside of Shima. Uta is perfectly capable of searching for the relics within their own borders, our skills are better used outside of Shima territory." After speaking, Metou felt her tone was probably more authoritative than necessary, but Yuudai acting the same to push everyone in a direction she disagreed with had made the old woman a bit defensive. She tried to lighten her tone a bit and continued, "We should go to Ru to look for clues and inform the leadership there of Shima's plight. Some den of thieves may hold more information, but considering the risk it should be a last resort." Metou felt flexible about that last part.

The War for Baji (open)

Metou doesn't like killing people but considers all bets off if someone else throws the first punch.

The War for Baji (open)

Uh oh, a white-haired anime boy, my one weakness

The War for Baji (open)

So would Metou count as clanless then, since she was exiled?

The War for Baji (open)

Sorry to hear that Raining, but good luck to you.

Short post, but hey, second page! I only said I could post, I didn't have a severe reason too, mostly just making small talk.

The War for Baji (open)

Metou wasn't inclined to exert herself with a quick pace at the moment, so the others that were headed outside managed to pass her. When the old woman exited the castle, Tarou, Yuudai, and Gin were already outside. Yuudai seemed like in such a rush to get out that she nearly hit Metou, and since she could still hear the whole conversation behind her, Metou knew why, and didn't blame her for it. The only thing she felt was a bit of jealousy. Nobody offered her a royal wedding just because she showed up to a search-and-destroy party.

Once past the castle walls, Metou gazed at the village they would soon be leaving, which she hadn't travelled far outside in many years. Shima had foreign affairs they needed a gun to attend, and in her prime Metou was often a participant in minor excursions, but for a long time she had been absorbed in living by herself and training others.

Metou sighed a bit and said, "Hope you're all ready to say goodbye to our village for a while. Searching for these thieves with barely anything to go on is going to take us a while." While she was out there, she started looking around, assuming their supplies might be nearby.

The War for Baji (open)

I can have Metou finish walking out of the castle and saying something later tonight.