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While the other men were busy stuffing there faces Lei decided to grab a quick bath. When he entered the bath house it was empty, everyone was in the chow hall. He began to strip off his clothes slowly, careful of his arm and neck. Once his dirty cloth shirt was off, he had bandages wrapped around his torso. He untucked the end and pulled them loose, the white wrapping falling down, revealing his back ridden with scars. He didn't even pause to think about them and continued to bathe.

Just as he was finishing her began to hear voices and footsteps coming near the bathhouse. He shook his head, they sounded drunk. As he tied his pants, they entered, and stopped, Lei turned to look at him, his almost female physique stopping them cold in their tracks. His black hair was only tied at the base of his neck, making it so some of his hair outlined his face. One of the men began to speak, "Damn Shao, your an swordsman, and got a body like that." the other whistled.
Lei just shook his head and continued dressing.

Looking over at Jin, Tatsuko smiled once more, and patted the bed next to her. "Come, sit with me." She didn't really mind that he was in her room. It was different, but it was alright. She pulled her knees up a little, giggling. "It's fine. Don't worry about it. I'm kind of glad you did come by." She glanced up, looking at his eyes. There seemed to be something different. He looked... sad.

Lei laid lounged back on his bunk. He was wearing the standard issue uniform all the men wore his hair was tied back up into a bun where it belonged. He laid there staring up at the ceiling thinking. One of the men came into the room his hair still damp from the bath.
"Hey there girly man." the man laughed.
Lei rolled his eyes and shook his head, "I wondered how much of the Kutou army was gay."
The man stopped turned and looked at Lei, the man pointed, but didn't say anything, he took a deep breath as the other men around him laughed, "Good one Shao, good one..." one of the men was laughing so hard he had almost fell over.
Lei just smiled as the man he had just insulted turned and tried to ignore him. Maybe this day wasn't so bad.

Kyo finally reached the base of the Koutu army and stopped outside the gate. He hid in the shadow's and waited for the gate to be opened for some reason or another. He watched the gaurds that were on patrol and made sure that they would not see him. Once the gates were open he would walk inside and see how strong the Seriyuu army acctually was.

Tatsuko looked up at Jin, frowning a little. His brother died to protect him... Reaching up with her other hand, she wiped away the tear, leaving her hand upon his cheek. It was so sad. Though, she did understand the feeling a bit. Ever since her mother died, rather than really care too much about her and her brother, Tatsuko's father engrossed himself in work. "I can sort of relate to that. So, maybe I can help," she smiled slightly. "We'll just have to prove that Seiryuu didn't abandon the country. Right?"

She had to resist the urge to do something. She knew, when she felt upset, she felt a bit better when someone hugged her. She bit her lip slightly, contemplating whether she should or not. The smile widened ever so slightly on Tatsuko's lips as she decided to go for it. She hoped she wouldn't regret it later. She adjusted herself in the bed, so that she was on her knees. Removing her hand from his, she leaned forward to wrap her arms around his neck, giving him a hug as best she could. "Please don't be sad. I'll help and then everything will be alright again. Ok?"

A red hue grew upon Tatsuko's cheeks once Jin wrapped his arms around her, but she didn't mind it. She, actually, really liked it. She smiled, looking up at him. Tatsuko just wanted to stay like this for now. "Jin... I promise... you won't be alone anymore. I'll summon Seiryuu, and prove your father wrong." She didn't know what else to say. She just wanted him to smile.

Smiling, Tatsuko rested her head upon his chest, her arms still wrapped around his neck. She moved slightly, so that she was closer to him and not in an awkward position. "There is no reason to thank me, Jin." I want to do it... it will make you smile... She pondered for a moment, nodding a little. "Perhaps some sleeping garments would be best." The blush on cheeks reddened, since she dressed only in her shirt and her undergarments. It wasn't exactally the best attire to be conversing in.