Shards of Memory-Prologue: Fractured Union

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Yuriko:
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"Hmm...I think I like my chances with the magistrates better than with you," Shofu replies, "Because I may be in trouble if you decide not to believe me, and I have no intention of staying here to see my brother's shame every day in the eyes of these women."
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[Keia]

Yotsu Yuriko, Martial Artist

Rystil Only[SBLOCK]

"Hmm...I think I like my chances with the magistrates better than with you," Shofu replies, "Because I may be in trouble if you decide not to believe me, and I have no intention of staying here to see my brother's shame every day in the eyes of these women."

"Very well, I didn't think you wanted a chance to redeem your family name in their eyes . . . or in the eyes of your ancestors - but I had to give you the chance," Yuriko replied. She thought about the distance to the nearest magistrates, and whether it was on the way.[/SBLOCK]

 

[Bront]

Kirkesh

Rystil:
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"I didn't bring a bathing suit..." she whispers softly, "So I guess we'll have to bathe in the nude."

Kirkesh smiles to Vanessa and says "I'm ok with that as long as you are. I don't want you to do anything here that you don't want to. Be it my desires or yours, this is still a night for you to remember and cherish, and don't want you to do anything you might regret." Kirkesh holds her tight, and rocks back and forth gently, soothing and comforting her, hoping to put her at ease about any concerns.
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[Rystil Arden]

Yuriko:
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*Yuriko thinks on it and remembers that the nearest magistrate would be located in a small town to the south, whereas the monastery is away from civilisation in the mountains to the west. It will lengthen her journey to go there.*

"Actually, my ancestors would probably approve...There's hiton, yakuza, and even a ninja or two back along the family tree."
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[Rystil Arden]

Kirkesh:
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"Kirkesh, I trust you completely, and I know that you would never do anything without thinking of me...You make me feel warm and cherished inside in a way that the others who just thought of how they could use me for their pleasure or keep me as a pretty piece of property never did...Is...is this how it feels to truly be loved?"
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[Keia]

Yotsu Yuriko, Martial Artist

Rystil[SBLOCK]

"Actually, my ancestors would probably approve...There's hiton, yakuza, and even a ninja or two back along the family tree."

"Yes, I suppose ancestors like that would approve . . . if you didn't suck at it so much," Yuriko replied irritably. 'Was the man trying to be annoying?' Yurio wondered to herself. She looked him over again, she couldn't delay her journey that long . . . she needed to get to the monastery. 'This would have been so much easier had I simply killed him rather than try to change him,' she thought.

OOC: Did she recognize the name among any shadowed company? [/SBLOCK]

 

[Bront]

Kirkesh

Rystil:
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"Kirkesh, I trust you completely, and I know that you would never do anything without thinking of me...You make me feel warm and cherished inside in a way that the others who just thought of how they could use me for their pleasure or keep me as a pretty piece of property never did...Is...is this how it feels to truly be loved?"

Kirkesh turns Vanessa around in his arms, and looks her in the eyes. "Perhaps it is. Perhaps it is the feeling of having someone hoping you'll be truely happy with whatever happens as much as they will. Wanting to make someone feel special is something I think most people don't understand. Making someone feel special is one of the most fantastic feelings in the world. And while I have said to you I promise nothing beyond tonight, tonight is my night to make you feel special. To worship you like the goddess you are, like you deserve to be worshiped. If this is to be loved, then you are sweet Vanessa. But I want you to have no illusions about what may happen beyond tonight either. I have no wish to hurt you, only to give you something special to remember and cherish, for it is what you deserve."

Kirkesh smiles warmly and gazes into her eyes, "So, tonight is for what you truely desire, be it to fill my desires, your own, or perhaps both. And I will understand whatever you decide."
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[Rystil Arden]

Yuriko:
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*Shofu shrugs.*

"It wasn't my idea--it was my brother's. I'm not much for fighting, really."

(OOC: Nope, no Kizamas from the Shadow Clan in recent memory)
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[Rystil Arden]

Kirkesh:
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"Kirkesh...do you really think I'm special?" Vanessa whispers, "I'm sure there are lots of other girls who would love to be with you too...that's why you don't promise me anything right? Oh, to live the life of a Swashbuckler...how grand it would be..."
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[Keia]

Yotsu Yuriko, Martial Artist

Rystil Only [SBLOCK]

"It wasn't my idea--it was my brother's. I'm not much for fighting, really."

"Which is why you hid and hoped to share in the spoils, right?" Yuriko asked.

OOC: Sense motive +11 for this whole discussion [/SBLOCK]