He quirked an eyebrow and smiled.
"I mean, I'm not exactly subtle at the best of times, so..."
[Day 6, Late Afternoon] Still Storming, Still Sheltering (Expecting)
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Shiba Raizo
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Re: [Day 6, Late Afternoon] Still Storming, Still Sheltering (Expecting)
Phoenix Clan * Bushi * Soldier* Blunt * Cynical * Seasoned * Strong
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
Remember to Breathe
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
Remember to Breathe
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Usogawa Narumi
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Re: [Day 6, Late Afternoon] Still Storming, Still Sheltering (Expecting)
"I just came from meeting her properly, actually. We ran into each other at the market." Manicured eyebrows raise up towards the roof. "She's a pretty one! How the hell did you catch that?" She puts her elbows on the table, folds her hands under her chin, and leans in. All ears.
Also, giving him the chance to talk about Aimi would make him happy.
Also, giving him the chance to talk about Aimi would make him happy.
Otter clan • Subtle Observer, Cynic • romantic but shady • apprentice nakodo
Glory 40 | Honor 27 | Status 22 | Description | Courtship Points 22
Carries: A paper umbrella, expertly painted to portray a section of the River of Gold. Lucky cricket.
D10+: A netsuke of a tanuki appears hooked over her obi at her left hip.
Also D10+: sports a split lower lip.
D12+: bruising across the back of both hands
Glory 40 | Honor 27 | Status 22 | Description | Courtship Points 22
Carries: A paper umbrella, expertly painted to portray a section of the River of Gold. Lucky cricket.
D10+: A netsuke of a tanuki appears hooked over her obi at her left hip.
Also D10+: sports a split lower lip.
D12+: bruising across the back of both hands
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Shiba Raizo
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Re: [Day 6, Late Afternoon] Still Storming, Still Sheltering (Expecting)
"I'm still a bit mystified, but... we met on the road to the Kyuden... and she... didn't fuck around with polite nonsense. Called me on my shit. So I liked her, right?"
He actually did seem to light up a bit. Visions of who he could have been with a different path in life- and who he could still possibly become- flickered in and out.
"But I wasn't assuming anything. The next day at breakfast at the Inn, she did it again-no polite nonsense talking about tea or anything, she just said what was up. I was... charmed."
He chuckled.
"Which was a new one on me, let me tell you. A bit later- the next day- I was at the dojo, and Kaikoga Koi-san was going through some basics. I offered a few pointers. Aimi walks in, and... turns out they know each other, and so some more banter kicks in. A little innuendo. A bit of sparring as flirting... which even my thick head couldn't miss completely..."
He actually did seem to light up a bit. Visions of who he could have been with a different path in life- and who he could still possibly become- flickered in and out.
"But I wasn't assuming anything. The next day at breakfast at the Inn, she did it again-no polite nonsense talking about tea or anything, she just said what was up. I was... charmed."
He chuckled.
"Which was a new one on me, let me tell you. A bit later- the next day- I was at the dojo, and Kaikoga Koi-san was going through some basics. I offered a few pointers. Aimi walks in, and... turns out they know each other, and so some more banter kicks in. A little innuendo. A bit of sparring as flirting... which even my thick head couldn't miss completely..."
Phoenix Clan * Bushi * Soldier* Blunt * Cynical * Seasoned * Strong
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
Remember to Breathe
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
Remember to Breathe
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Usogawa Narumi
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Re: [Day 6, Late Afternoon] Still Storming, Still Sheltering (Expecting)
"She calls you on your shit? I knew I liked her..." Narumi chuckles, still invested, still incredibly interested. Genuinely happy to see this bastard happy.
Otter clan • Subtle Observer, Cynic • romantic but shady • apprentice nakodo
Glory 40 | Honor 27 | Status 22 | Description | Courtship Points 22
Carries: A paper umbrella, expertly painted to portray a section of the River of Gold. Lucky cricket.
D10+: A netsuke of a tanuki appears hooked over her obi at her left hip.
Also D10+: sports a split lower lip.
D12+: bruising across the back of both hands
Glory 40 | Honor 27 | Status 22 | Description | Courtship Points 22
Carries: A paper umbrella, expertly painted to portray a section of the River of Gold. Lucky cricket.
D10+: A netsuke of a tanuki appears hooked over her obi at her left hip.
Also D10+: sports a split lower lip.
D12+: bruising across the back of both hands
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Shiba Raizo
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Re: [Day 6, Late Afternoon] Still Storming, Still Sheltering (Expecting)
"Oh yeah. She's..."
He sighed. Rested his hand on his chin.
"She's someone I didn't know was missing from my life. Like, is she beautiful? Absolutely. Especially when she lets herself be vulnerable. But that's kind of secondary. Someone who can handle my shit- and then hand it to me if that's what the situation calls for. Someone who trusts me- not 'cause I'm in charge of some half-assed military operation, but because she trusts me."
He sighed. Rested his hand on his chin.
"She's someone I didn't know was missing from my life. Like, is she beautiful? Absolutely. Especially when she lets herself be vulnerable. But that's kind of secondary. Someone who can handle my shit- and then hand it to me if that's what the situation calls for. Someone who trusts me- not 'cause I'm in charge of some half-assed military operation, but because she trusts me."
Phoenix Clan * Bushi * Soldier* Blunt * Cynical * Seasoned * Strong
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
Remember to Breathe
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
Remember to Breathe
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Usogawa Narumi
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Re: [Day 6, Late Afternoon] Still Storming, Still Sheltering (Expecting)
"Well." Narumi sat back. "For what it's worth... I'm really happy for you."
She regarded the Phoenix. This change looked good on him.
She regarded the Phoenix. This change looked good on him.
Otter clan • Subtle Observer, Cynic • romantic but shady • apprentice nakodo
Glory 40 | Honor 27 | Status 22 | Description | Courtship Points 22
Carries: A paper umbrella, expertly painted to portray a section of the River of Gold. Lucky cricket.
D10+: A netsuke of a tanuki appears hooked over her obi at her left hip.
Also D10+: sports a split lower lip.
D12+: bruising across the back of both hands
Glory 40 | Honor 27 | Status 22 | Description | Courtship Points 22
Carries: A paper umbrella, expertly painted to portray a section of the River of Gold. Lucky cricket.
D10+: A netsuke of a tanuki appears hooked over her obi at her left hip.
Also D10+: sports a split lower lip.
D12+: bruising across the back of both hands
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Shiba Raizo
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Re: [Day 6, Late Afternoon] Still Storming, Still Sheltering (Expecting)
"So am I! Which is a new one on me."
He grinned.
"Now, maybe if I had multiple suitors in pursuit like someone I could name, I might find things complicated, but for now..."
He grinned.
"Now, maybe if I had multiple suitors in pursuit like someone I could name, I might find things complicated, but for now..."
Phoenix Clan * Bushi * Soldier* Blunt * Cynical * Seasoned * Strong
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
Remember to Breathe
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
Remember to Breathe
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Usogawa Narumi
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Re: [Day 6, Late Afternoon] Still Storming, Still Sheltering (Expecting)
She buried her face in her hands while a laugh broke from her, and peeked out from in between her fingers.
"To be fair!!" it's somewhat muffled, "-only one is in pursuit. The other was adorably oblivious until... I ambushed him this afternoon."
"To be fair!!" it's somewhat muffled, "-only one is in pursuit. The other was adorably oblivious until... I ambushed him this afternoon."
Otter clan • Subtle Observer, Cynic • romantic but shady • apprentice nakodo
Glory 40 | Honor 27 | Status 22 | Description | Courtship Points 22
Carries: A paper umbrella, expertly painted to portray a section of the River of Gold. Lucky cricket.
D10+: A netsuke of a tanuki appears hooked over her obi at her left hip.
Also D10+: sports a split lower lip.
D12+: bruising across the back of both hands
Glory 40 | Honor 27 | Status 22 | Description | Courtship Points 22
Carries: A paper umbrella, expertly painted to portray a section of the River of Gold. Lucky cricket.
D10+: A netsuke of a tanuki appears hooked over her obi at her left hip.
Also D10+: sports a split lower lip.
D12+: bruising across the back of both hands
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Shiba Raizo
- Posts: 2076
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Re: [Day 6, Late Afternoon] Still Storming, Still Sheltering (Expecting)
"And how did your dastardly sneak attack go, O Light of my Life?"
The words were teasing- the tone was interested.
The words were teasing- the tone was interested.
Phoenix Clan * Bushi * Soldier* Blunt * Cynical * Seasoned * Strong
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
Remember to Breathe
Your Wingman Anytime, Whether You Want It Or Not
Glory: 42 * Honor 41 * Status: 30
Carries his katana in an old, drab, battered saya. As of Day 13, wears a delicately carved bracelet of wooden beads polished smooth, laced through with red, yellow, and orange string and a small Phoenix token.
Standard gear: Ceremonial Clothes and a daisho. When in his element, ashigaru armor, a naginata, and a more relaxed form of terror are added into the mix.
Remember to Breathe
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Usogawa Narumi
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- Joined: Sat Jul 17, 2021 4:56 pm
Re: [Day 6, Late Afternoon] Still Storming, Still Sheltering (Expecting)
Removing her hands from her face she set them down in her lap, and her brow furrowed in thought for a moment. "Good? It went good. I think it went good." A self-depreciating chuckle.
"He agreed, said I was nice, then he got kind of wrapped up in trying to figure if I'd become Crane or he'd turn Otter and things derailed a bit..." - she's blushing.
"He agreed, said I was nice, then he got kind of wrapped up in trying to figure if I'd become Crane or he'd turn Otter and things derailed a bit..." - she's blushing.
Otter clan • Subtle Observer, Cynic • romantic but shady • apprentice nakodo
Glory 40 | Honor 27 | Status 22 | Description | Courtship Points 22
Carries: A paper umbrella, expertly painted to portray a section of the River of Gold. Lucky cricket.
D10+: A netsuke of a tanuki appears hooked over her obi at her left hip.
Also D10+: sports a split lower lip.
D12+: bruising across the back of both hands
Glory 40 | Honor 27 | Status 22 | Description | Courtship Points 22
Carries: A paper umbrella, expertly painted to portray a section of the River of Gold. Lucky cricket.
D10+: A netsuke of a tanuki appears hooked over her obi at her left hip.
Also D10+: sports a split lower lip.
D12+: bruising across the back of both hands