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Zhang walked down the avenue, enjoying the fine day. His white hair was pulled back into a pony tail, his light blue eyes taking in the surroundings. He was on a buisness venture in the Capital, to help his mother and sister with the ranching they did in northern Hokkan. His soft, white clothes were emaculate and neat, and the boy had a soft smile on his face. Life seemed good, at least for now, and it was always his way to enjoy one day at a time. He had learned that when his father was killed, so he strove to take care of his family, enjoy his life and be kind to people and animals.

Zhang hadn't even seen the girl, just the silver light that flashed about a hundred feet in front of him... his left arm started to itch, like it did when his symbol appeared. He clutched his sleeve, making sure that no one could see the glowing mark, and quickly hurried forward. His white hair was hanging in his eyes a bit, he knew he needed to get it cut when it did this, but he tried not to be concerned with it. When he made it, he saw a girl in strange clothing, looking a bit sick... "Are you alright Miss?"

"I see, then I am glad to help... you are in Iferui, the capital of Hokkan. You are dressed rather strangely, are you from another province? Perhaps I can help you find your friends." Zhang didn't, and wasn't, going to mention the silver light he'd seen, nor the itching and activation of his mark... he couldn't be taken away from his mother and sister for long, he had to take care of them and couldn't go on the fabled journey he was told about when he was little... it was better just to help her get back...

Zhang raised an eyebrow, "I've never heard of Japan... is it a new city in one of the other countries? I'll halp you however I can, though I'm not sure what I can do..." He wondered if this was the girl from the legends, she was a bit odd. "I'm Zhang by the way... though most people call me Hikitsu... you can call me what you'd like..."

Chen-Shing, or Chen as he liked to call himself, was tired. He was beyond tired. He felt like he was DYING!! Of HUNGER!! He had been traveling for days without stopping, driven only be the idea of having one more decent meal. He walked through the town gates, feet dragging across the ground... He walked across a pathway, tongue lolling out of his mouth... He walked... into a stream. Immediately, he came to his senses and clambered out of the river. Now that he was a bit more aware of his surroundings, he looked around. "The capitol, eh?" He had never been to the place, yet the only thought he managed was Wonder where I could get some eats around here... Ignoring the fact that he was soaked through, he stumbled to his feet and began hunting for a food stand, or a cheap restaurant of any kind. On his way, he felt an itch on his back. As he reached back to scratch it, he noticed a woman of particular beauty. She was talking to some white-haired kid, and her manner of dress was kinda weird, but that didn't matter. A gleam shone in his eye as his mind was obviously drawn away from the thought of eating temporarily. He sauntered on over to the two of them and put on his best grin. "Hey there. You look lost. Want some help?" But the voice that left his mouth was not his own. The tones were correct, and it sounded just as he had intended it to sound (flirtatious) but it was in a higher pitch. Perhaps by a full octave. He, or... rather she grit her teeth a bit. Oops.

"Who so obviously already has someone watching over her, that isn't looking at her like a piece of meat!" Hikitsu glared fiercely at the other man, thinking he was really weird and not wanting the girl to get hurt, he placed himself between her and the man. He put his hand over his symbol to block the silver light that was probably shining through the thin fabric of his shirt... Great, just wat I need... I'm sorry I was born cursed father... but I promise to take care of mother my sister.... All he wanted to do was help Etsuko home....