[D3, EE] Meeting a Deer in His Natural Habitat

The woods surrounding Kyuden Shika
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[D3, EE] Meeting a Deer in His Natural Habitat

Post by Kitsuki Hajime » Sat Aug 07, 2021 11:44 pm

The sense of the sublime hung heavy in the sodden woods; the mist gathered under the eaves of each tree. Kitsuki Hajime, bright green umbrella firmly in hand, ambled down the increasingly muddy paths, taking in the majesty of mighty trees.
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Re: [D3, EE] Meeting a Deer in His Natural Habitat

Post by Shika Nesshin » Sat Aug 07, 2021 11:57 pm

"They're wonderful, aren't they?" says Nesshin as he jogs up behind Hajime, spear in hand. "But there's some danger to them, too," he adds, explaining the spear. "More for those who leave the paths."
Kaikoga nee Shika Nesshin
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Glory 42; Honor 36; Status 41
Profile here: http://kyudenshika.fallenash.com/viewto ... 80&start=4
Normally in traveling clothes with a blue-and-gold obi, carrying a wakizashi, a fancy damned fan, and an omamori; carries a tsunoyari outside, too; carries a tsunoyari and wears ashigaru armor on watch, too; has trinkets, etc. at most times

Starting D1, has a silver and purple ribbon tied to his obi, as well.
D9, has a broom in hand and bandages on his hands.
D10-12, has a small whisk broom also thrust through his obi.
D11+, has a second fan.

Playful, irrepressibly flirtatious, blessed by Benten, blessed in lineage. Often smells of cedar.

Courtship Points: 31

"You look lost. Let me show you the way to something nice."

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Re: [D3, EE] Meeting a Deer in His Natural Habitat

Post by Kitsuki Hajime » Sun Aug 08, 2021 12:11 am

Hajime felt a slight shiver run down his spine. That had to be the cold. His hand came to rest on his swords. "Dangerous, Shika-san?" His face scrunched up slightly. "Beasts in the woods and so forth?"
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Re: [D3, EE] Meeting a Deer in His Natural Habitat

Post by Shika Nesshin » Sun Aug 08, 2021 12:28 am

"Any woods will have some," Nesshin notes. "And some say those who have gotten...lost still wander the woods, waiting for the unwary.

"But," he adds, grinning, "I've never seen any such, myself. I imagine they're the kinds of tales told everywhere, thrilling and chilling and being in the end just stories."
Kaikoga nee Shika Nesshin
Male Deer Clan Gamekeeper / Security Personnel
Glory 42; Honor 36; Status 41
Profile here: http://kyudenshika.fallenash.com/viewto ... 80&start=4
Normally in traveling clothes with a blue-and-gold obi, carrying a wakizashi, a fancy damned fan, and an omamori; carries a tsunoyari outside, too; carries a tsunoyari and wears ashigaru armor on watch, too; has trinkets, etc. at most times

Starting D1, has a silver and purple ribbon tied to his obi, as well.
D9, has a broom in hand and bandages on his hands.
D10-12, has a small whisk broom also thrust through his obi.
D11+, has a second fan.

Playful, irrepressibly flirtatious, blessed by Benten, blessed in lineage. Often smells of cedar.

Courtship Points: 31

"You look lost. Let me show you the way to something nice."

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Re: [D3, EE] Meeting a Deer in His Natural Habitat

Post by Kitsuki Hajime » Sun Aug 08, 2021 2:32 am

"Well, far be it from me to pooh-pooh a scary story. These things are chilling for a reason, and I should hardly like to be the next cautionary tale, thank you very much!"

He smirked. "Although I must say I do feel a bit more secure with the pride of the local guardsmen walking with me."
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Re: [D3, EE] Meeting a Deer in His Natural Habitat

Post by Shika Nesshin » Sun Aug 08, 2021 2:49 am

"Yuki-sempai is here?" Nesshin asks, whirling about--deliberately dramatically--to look around. "She is a most excellent scout!"
Kaikoga nee Shika Nesshin
Male Deer Clan Gamekeeper / Security Personnel
Glory 42; Honor 36; Status 41
Profile here: http://kyudenshika.fallenash.com/viewto ... 80&start=4
Normally in traveling clothes with a blue-and-gold obi, carrying a wakizashi, a fancy damned fan, and an omamori; carries a tsunoyari outside, too; carries a tsunoyari and wears ashigaru armor on watch, too; has trinkets, etc. at most times

Starting D1, has a silver and purple ribbon tied to his obi, as well.
D9, has a broom in hand and bandages on his hands.
D10-12, has a small whisk broom also thrust through his obi.
D11+, has a second fan.

Playful, irrepressibly flirtatious, blessed by Benten, blessed in lineage. Often smells of cedar.

Courtship Points: 31

"You look lost. Let me show you the way to something nice."

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Re: [D3, EE] Meeting a Deer in His Natural Habitat

Post by Kitsuki Hajime » Sun Aug 08, 2021 3:29 am

Hajime didn't bother to suppress his giggle. "Shika-san is a funny man." He turned his head to look off into the forest. "Does Shika-san know any of these stories? Perhaps they were told to him when he was a young guardsman, to give him a fright?"
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Re: [D3, EE] Meeting a Deer in His Natural Habitat

Post by Shika Nesshin » Sun Aug 08, 2021 1:28 pm

"Oh, there are several," Nesshin replies. "They all center on the same thing, though. Those going where they ought not don't always come back. Might be because they left the paths. Might be because they came in with hostile intent. Might be wayward children. Doesn't matter; they wander aimlessly until the end.

"Unless..." Nesshin trails off.
Kaikoga nee Shika Nesshin
Male Deer Clan Gamekeeper / Security Personnel
Glory 42; Honor 36; Status 41
Profile here: http://kyudenshika.fallenash.com/viewto ... 80&start=4
Normally in traveling clothes with a blue-and-gold obi, carrying a wakizashi, a fancy damned fan, and an omamori; carries a tsunoyari outside, too; carries a tsunoyari and wears ashigaru armor on watch, too; has trinkets, etc. at most times

Starting D1, has a silver and purple ribbon tied to his obi, as well.
D9, has a broom in hand and bandages on his hands.
D10-12, has a small whisk broom also thrust through his obi.
D11+, has a second fan.

Playful, irrepressibly flirtatious, blessed by Benten, blessed in lineage. Often smells of cedar.

Courtship Points: 31

"You look lost. Let me show you the way to something nice."

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Re: [D3, EE] Meeting a Deer in His Natural Habitat

Post by Kitsuki Hajime » Sun Aug 08, 2021 1:51 pm

Hajime's ears pricked up. "Unless what, Shika-sama?"
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Re: [D3, EE] Meeting a Deer in His Natural Habitat

Post by Shika Nesshin » Sun Aug 08, 2021 1:52 pm

"I'm no expert on such things at all," Nesshin notes, "but don't the priests always say that ghosts persist unless laid to rest?"
Kaikoga nee Shika Nesshin
Male Deer Clan Gamekeeper / Security Personnel
Glory 42; Honor 36; Status 41
Profile here: http://kyudenshika.fallenash.com/viewto ... 80&start=4
Normally in traveling clothes with a blue-and-gold obi, carrying a wakizashi, a fancy damned fan, and an omamori; carries a tsunoyari outside, too; carries a tsunoyari and wears ashigaru armor on watch, too; has trinkets, etc. at most times

Starting D1, has a silver and purple ribbon tied to his obi, as well.
D9, has a broom in hand and bandages on his hands.
D10-12, has a small whisk broom also thrust through his obi.
D11+, has a second fan.

Playful, irrepressibly flirtatious, blessed by Benten, blessed in lineage. Often smells of cedar.

Courtship Points: 31

"You look lost. Let me show you the way to something nice."

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