*shadow Ninja*

Although Leo figured he was going to be the target of her punch if she chose to fight. He never actually prepared himself for it. Stumbling backwards a few steps he regained balance, He certainly wasn’t the same goofy person that was present just a moment ago, Just looking at him you could see he went from Drunken idiocy to focused.

“Listen, Katsume, Sweetheart, You throw a good punch. Probably one of the best ones I’ve eaten, You were also the quickest one to do it. I haven’t even taken you out on a date and you’re already swinging at me.” Though he hasn’t tested her mettle, He was confident in one thing. “You definitely would beat down most of the people in here... But you shouldn’t choose a battle you can’t win.”

Leo was no longer playing around with Katsume, no more recklessness and minimal words. He really didn’t want to fight her, but if she kept pushing for one she would get one. “If you really want to duel, Go for another swing, If you win, You can ask me to do anything you want, If I win... Well, I’ll figure that out at the end of the duel.” Leo intentionally left himself open preparing for her to make another move. To add some insult he even blew her a kiss. (WHAT AN ASS)

 

Leo gave a genuine smile towards Katsume whether she saw it or not he didn’t care. Steak slapped on his face he held it up to the swelling. He gained a lot of respect for Katsume, though he didn’t understand her blight or why she needed to prove herself as a warrior he could see where she would be annoyed if she was denied as a great fighter.

He walked closer to the alleged unicorn man, and stood side by side with Red and Katsume. Placing his hand on her shoulder with the still genuine smile towards her. “I might take you up on that date one day, Katsume, just try not to swing at me if the date goes terrible.”

Leo focused on the man, who had only just woken up, He could see his confusion, and upon hearing it he understood all too well. “Hey you think you get enough strength left in that arm to knock out the unicorn man? I think he is playing games with us.”

 

“I think just the same swing you gave me to him should rejog his memory, or well, it will put him back into an unconscious state. Besides you gotta imagine he is in pain just being awake, The confusion must be killing him!” Leo, had sobered up, he realizes he lost the bounty as well as his drunkenness. He sat and thought to himself before acting out in anyway.

“You were someone of importance, weren’t you?” He said to the man just waking up. “Look, you may not remember, but you found us, you were concerned about a woman, and... Well that is all really. You were pretty incapable of movement you fell to the ground, I’m sure you’ll eventually remember who you are, but as for now... show us where your hidden treasures are unicorn man!”

Leo, had no idea who this man was, but attacks involving his injuries don’t happen out of fear, they happen out of conspiracy, While Katsume was busy with him Leo stepped outside. “I’m going to get some fresh air, Katsume, Red. Feel free to join me. If not I shouldn’t be long.” when Leo finally stepped outside he let out a sigh. “I don’t want to get wrapped up in this again. Not another pointless war.” He walked off a little into the distance and grabbed a stick, walking back he sat down in front of the tavern and started carving it.

 

OOC: Are you trying to suggest something other characters do something? That's the vibe I'm getting from this. Well, at any rate, I've been all over the place, going to Japan really screws up my schedule, as well as the preparation needed. That, and my paranoia does not like that I'm doing stuff online in another country. They're always watching. Well, we'll see, but if you're trying to start something, may I retcon my character sleeping?

 

After presenting the map with its note to the guards, Shizukesa and Cinder were allowed to pass on into the territory. Using the same map, they were granted a room to the inn that night. They began to settle in for the night, undressing and preparing for a bath.
Effortlessly sliding off her sandals, Shizukesa spoke while Cinder struggled with his boots "I remember when we first shared a room together."
"Hard to forget something like that." Cinder popped off a stubborn boot. "I was unwilling, and you had to have your way about it."
"Not every journey starts as smoothly as we may hope for it to be." She undid the cloth belt of her robe, allowing it to slip off easily. At this point, there was not much clothing left on her.
"You seemed to enjoy it quite a bit, though." He fought with the other boot, popping it off when Shizukesa gave him a hand. "Probably because you prophetic types always know what to expect."
"We who can see the future are unable to do it at will. Only those dedicated to and chosen by the Creator are able to see what is willed for us to see."
"That seems to be something that happens often for you."
"I do not wish to boast about it, but it may be I am more favored by the Creator than other prophetesses." She went to check the bathwater, making sure it was the right temperature and not so high it would overflow.
"Well, that sound's pretty humble of you."
"It was the most honest answer I could think of."
"I'm pretty sure it is. I think the Creator favors me too for me to be around you." He pulled off his coat, and after hanging it up, realized just how light they had traveled. Teasing her would have to wait. "You didn't bring any other clothes, did you?"
Caught off guard by his flattery, she was not ready for him to end it so quickly. "Wha-? Er, no, I did not."
"I'll see if we can get a fresh change of clothes and get these washed. You probably didn't bring anything for you hair, so I'll get you a brush and oil, too. I'll join you in the bath in a little while."
After that, Cinder payed for room service to deliver fresh clothes and anything else they would need for the night, before joining Shizukesa in the bath.

 

OOC: Didn't I post something recently, or am I going insane? Looks like I might be going insane. I'll (re???)post something when I'm less lazy, and less tilted over League

 

OOC: This was probably a longer post at some point, but I be lazy, so it's shorter now.

Haru suddenly wakes covered in sweat, and realizes that he has put on his warmest winter robe by accident, instead of his usual robes. Changing into a cooler robe, Haru is delighted to find that there is a hot spring within the house that is available to wash off his sweat. Haru hurries over to the hot spring, where he changes into a out of his clothes, and somehow manages to find a blue towel to use. Entering the shower, Haru rinses himself off quickly, barely waiting for the soap to wash him before he enters the hot spring, so preoccupied with the hot spring that by the time he actually enters, he is totally unaware of his surroundings.​

 

Haru turns around completely rather than averting his eyes, although it seems to be done less out of embarrassment, and more out of consideration. He then sighs, and begins to speak.

"It is I who should be sorry, not you, for trying to enter while you are cleaning. And here I thought I could enjoy the convenience of a hot bath somewhere other than my home. The volcano nearby lets us get plenty of nice hot water, though you need to cool it down sometimes because it gets excessively hot. Well, you probably don't want to hear me rambling in the semi-nude, so I'm going to have to have to take that bath later, I guess. By the way, my name's Haru, and I'm visiting from the Order of the Blue Robes. Please make sure to tell me when the bath is done being cleaned, I will be patiently awaiting your arrival."

And with that statement, Haru begins walking at a slow pace towards the exit, seemingly reluctant to leave the bath.

 

Leo stopped carving to look up towards Katsume, though he may have a bigger expression of concern than her. “Look, You don’t know much about me, so you don’t need to worry so much. Katsume.” He sighed right after his statement. “That man is lucky to not be screaming in pain, his lungs were filled with smoke, and he likely has some burns on his body that are making him want to scream out in pain...” He paused, collecting his thoughts. “Look, When I first came here, it was because I was supposed to look for an enemy soldier. I defected. I was being used to fight a war that I didn’t want any part of.” though he seemed to jump topic to topic, he was trying to focus one the main point. “I hate killing, I hate pointless fighting, I hate petty squabbles, and Katsume, I walked out, because I know that he was likely attacked, he smelled of burning wood, it’s a matter of time before he gains his memories back. And when he does, he is going to be walking down a trail of blood, I don’t want any part of it.” Leo looked back down at the stick and continued carving, he was making an arrow with it.

Though Leo only spoke truth about himself and his intentions, it was clear to anyone that he was fiery about the person he was sent after. his eyes narrowing out of anger while he carved and his grip tightening he muttered incoherently under his breath. “Jonathan...”

 

Leo stopped carving realizing he was louder than he thought, it was clear that she heard him say HIS name, He looked towards her with a smile, but his eyes were that of a killer, he wanted Jonathan’s blood and it was clear without words.

“Jonathan is the person who gave me the scar, he is the one who brought me close to death, he was also a murderous psychopath, He killed more than just my battalion alone, He is an efficient killer, and he is damn good at it. He used to be a blacksmith back in the village I used to live in, in Europe. He abandoned us, and fought for an enemy kingdom. No one knew how strong of a soldier he was until my sister and had cornered him. Though we succeeded I nearly died, we were ordered to capture not kill, I question my orders to this day.”
Leo sighed

“When he was on the wagon back to the village he said tossed himself off it shackles and all, he survived the wilderness, and then I was sent here to scout and report, I haven’t seen anything, but that is cause I have abandoned my mission. I started my life here with the white lions, My sister is ordered to come here to retrieve me at some point. But I will refuse to go back home.”

Leo paused

“You and my sister have something in common at least, you’re both warriors, you both can throw a mean punch, don’t let it get to your head though.”

Leo let out a yawn and lazily placed his head on Katsumes shoulder, it was clear he was tired, and if she had done it first he wouldn’t have cared.

“I’m sure you’ll find someone, You just need to find someone who can match you in fortitude and ambition.” Switching topics. “As for the injured man, I have no intent leaving him to die, but I will not kill in his stead, I am trained to do so, but I have no purpose to do so, I rather take control of my life now instead of continuing to be a dog for a purpose I don’t believe.”

He sat silently to listen to Katsumes response before his head fell over and onto her lap, a gentle snore could be heard. He was comfortable but confident she was going to wake him up at some point.

 

OOC: Had to update my lore for the Blue Robes. I don't have much, just about a page's worth of basic lore. It's difficult to try to create new lore while being unbiased towards the story, like "hey, I want the story to go this way, so I'm creating lore to make it so" Though I suppose that's how most lore begins, and while you can have a slight bias, it's still better to have more realism than bias as the reason for lore. That's what I think at the moment, anyway. Probably because I just read Lord of The Rings.

Haru suddenly stops after hearing Amaya speak, and after hearing her mention that the bath would be ready soon, he looks satisfied.
"That would be lovely, thank you."
Turning around, Haru directly faces Amaya, taking on a more serious tone.
"If you want to join the Blue Robes, Miss Amaya, it is possible, though only those with skill could pass the test. I'm not gonna lie, even I thought it was difficult, and I've lived on that mountain all my life. But if you're ready to try, the Blue Robes could always use more talent."
He shifts his stance to a more casual one, along with his tone
"Well, usually, anyways. Can't have too many foreigners, or else the possibility of betrayal becomes too large. The problem with being on nobody's side is that nobody is on your side for conflict, especially internal ones, where outsiders are just more likely to take advantage of it. That being said, nobody really bothers us, either. Well, I'll be back in a few minutes~"

Haru then exits the bath, lazily waving behind him as he does.

 

Leo was rather pleasant upon waking up, normally he’d be annoyed to be woken up, but it was done delicately, he turned his head and looked up towards Katsume. He only just realized he fell asleep on her lap, but before he could apologize he locked eyes with her, he couldn’t help but smile, it was wholesome, not meant to be creepy but it could be very easily perceived as that.

“Sorry for passing out on you, a mix of drinking, hunting, and shenanigans tend to tucker me out.” He said everything without even attempting to move, he was still tired, and his eyes were still barely open. “No room nearby, I usually pitch up a tent at night, hunt in the morning, and then fun during the day.” He paused for a moment. “Besides, this is the most comfortable pillow I’ve rested my head on in a while, can’t I just stay here.”

Leo yawned before closing his eyes fully again.

 

OOT: Alright, looks like I've got some catching up to do. I'm just gonna post something quick and basic to help me get back into an RPing groove again, if I miss anything important in my post then sorry about that.


Whether it was from the alcohol, simple fatigue, or a combination of both, Red had nodded off and missed the entire conversation with the amnesiac man, along with the talk that Leo and Katsume were having outside. He was snoring ever so slightly, his head leaning on his arm as he skirted the line between consciousness and unconsciousness...at least, until his head slipped out of his hand and his face made sweet Viking love to the table his was resting on. His eyes flew open as a barely audible "Motherfu--" slipped out of his mouth. Now very much awake, his eyes darted around the room and he quickly realized that the injured man was still lying in bed, but Natsume and Leo had left the room.
"Ugh...I'm up...oh damn, where'd they go?"
His mind began to clear and as it did, his thoughts quickly went to the worst case scenario.
"They weren't getting along too well...knowing Leo, it's definitely possible that they're having a duel right now. A duel...that could end very badly, very easily. I've gotta get out there!"
He looked back to the man in bed.
"Don't go anywhere, I'll be back soon. Well...I guess you weren't going anywhere anyway."
He shook his head.
"You get what I'm saying. Be right back!"
He then grabbed his weapons and ran outside.

Once he had stepped out of the building, hand on the hilt of his sword, he saw Natsume and Leo...casually talking to each other. Despite the sweat on his brow and his quickened heartbeat, he tried to play it off like he had just stepped out for a casual stroll. He loosened his stance and gave the two a quick wave.
"So, uh, what's up with you guys? Did I miss anything important out here?"

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After the meeting, Theodoric had found a room to stay in for the night and he spent some time looking over documents, planning out his next move, and coming up with contingency plans in case of an enemy attack in the near future. However, his fatigue had finally caught up to him, shown clearly by the bags under his eyes.
"Hmm...I feel as though I won't make much more progress tonight, yet I am not quite ready to turn in. Come to think of it, I do have rather fond memories of the hot springs here. Perhaps that would be the ideal way to relieve my anxieties before bed."
He leaned back in his chair and stroked his chin, thinking things over.
"I doubt the hot springs would be in use at this time of night. The only people I can think of who might realistically be there would be Kaname and Falicita, and I haven't seen Falicita around, so I can only assume that she is out on a mission. Very well, then."
With a slight groan of effort, Theodoric forced his tired body to stand and he began making his way to the hot spring. Once he made it to the entrance, he noticed Kaname's clothes on the floor, at which he gave an amused "hmm." He smiled as he disrobed and called out into the room.
"As they say, great minds truly do think alike. Let me join you, I'm sure today has been a long day for the both of us. However, I insist that there be no talk of business in this hot spring! Our issues, no matter how pressing, will simply have to wait until the dawn."
With that, he casually strolled into the spring.