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 Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 7:33 pm
Riyo had noticed the burns on her hands as she pet the cat and immediately pondered where they could've come from...
She seemed to recall the time a holy object was being passed around amongst the group and poor Mitsu had burned herself on it. The one's she had right now looked very similar... Though, Riyo wasn't about to point it out. She didn't know if Mitsu wanted to keep it under wraps like Neko did...
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Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 7:42 pm
Being a little further away, Blade didn't see the burns in Mitsu's hands, and he just took her slow retraction as a side effect from being tired. Those rings around her eyes said she didn't get much sleep after all.
"... half-dragon," he replied simply, though hesitantly, assuming she was questioning his race. It felt odd to be saying it out loud, and he still wasn't completely comfortable with it. It was hard to get past the looks of scorn and prejudice he had received for revealing such things.
The cat purred lightly, not minding getting pet again, even if it was by a wolf-girl. He wasn't going to be too picky if they were going to be nice about it and all.
"Are any of the others awake yet?" asked Blade, though he wasn't sure if she had gotten up that much later than he and Riyo had.
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Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 12:38 am
"Oh." The wheels began to grind as she tried to process the information. It took her much longer than need be to actually put two and two together. "Oh! So that means you are part dragon as well." It was more of a matter of fact statement. She knew Blade, that fact wouldn't scare her...not to mention this place had changed her outlook on dragons. Suto had always told her to fear them, that they were capable of brutish deeds and that they would always be cruel to anyone not like them. But that hadn't been so. The only true cruel one Mitsu knew was Suto himself. He was far more than capable of brutish deeds and he would be cruel to anyone....not matter what they were.
"No one else was up when I left. I...I saw you and Riyo leave but I was too slow to follow at first. When I finally got up I took a walk." This time she couldn't help but rub at her eyes being sure to use the back of her hands to do so. "Nothing is really open this early...so it was a short work."
Tobi gave a soft whine as he leaned into Mitsu's leg. It didn't look like she felt very well and he wasn't sure if he could do anything to help.
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Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:59 am
Riyo frowned as she further examined Mitsu's condition. The girl looked both tired and perhaps even a little sick... Perhaps sleep hadn't come easy to her last night... Or maybe what she assumed to be a holy object had really taken it out of her.
Gently placing Jasper down and giving him a soft pat on the head, Riyo offered Mitsu a hand. "Would you like some help getting back to the cottage? I could carry you if you'd like..."
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Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:48 am
"Yeah..." replied Blade while rubbing the back of his head. Though, like Riyo and Tobi, he was more concerned for Mitsu's condition at the moment.
"You look like you could use some more rest..." he added on.
After being placed down, Jasper stretched out his limbs, looking up at the three before beginning to groom himself.
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Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:30 pm
"No, that's okay." Mitsu waved her hands in front of herself shortly as Riyo offered to take her back to the cottage. "I think I'll be okay. I'm really not ready to try sleeping again." Her thoughts had only been revolving around one thing so she was in no doubt where her dreams would lead. "I could....eat perhaps?" It was more of a suggestion. She really wasn't ready to go back. But then again....she had no money. "Of course....I have nothing to buy food with." Oh how she had learned that money made the world go round. "Maybe I'll just keep walking around...." She sounded thoughtful as her tired gaze took in the surrounding area. This place was big so there was plenty to explore. Maybe it would take her mind off things by the time she finally ended up back at the cottage. "I can just meet everyone back at the cottage later." She suggested.
Tobi had been concerned that Mitsu didn't look well, his attention though became quickly divided as Jasper was placed on the ground. His curled tail began to wag but he did not move toward the cat this time, instead staying put and watching it carefully.
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Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 4:30 pm
Walking down the street Kylar checked the bag he had brought to make sure it had everything he had intended to bring. Shuffling the contents within he paused as he stopped a good way from the Smithy eying the people standing in front of it. Wasn't that the group he had helped shuffle in here yesterday? What were they doing here?
"Oy," It wasn't much of a greeting, more of a way to get their attention as he approached. He then eyed the cat at their feet. "Jasper?" What was he doing out here with them? His gaze then shifted from one person to the next, firey red eyes settling on Blade. "What are you guys doing here?"
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Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 5:00 pm
Giving her a look of concern, Blade soon checked his pockets to see how much gold he had on him. He still had a fair amount of him, and he was surprised it wasn't snatched away by the slave traders. Then again, perhaps they never really had a chance to stash it away.
"I can buy us some food," he offered before glancing up to see one of the dragon guards from yesterday. It seemed that he knew the cat.
Jasper, seeing Kylar approach, soon stopped grooming. He pretty much completely ignored Tobi as he made his way towards the dragon to rub up against his leg.
"Just out on a morning stroll you could say," replied the thief, "Also to visit this smithy.."
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Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:21 pm
When Mitsu refused help, Riyo withdrew her hand and kneeled down to pet the cat again. He drew her in like a little magnet made of fur. "Do you want us to come with you?" She asked the wolf girl, not minding the trip if Mitsu wanted company.
When the dragon approached, Riyo stood up straight and glanced at Blade. Would notice that he had broken in... And would he be pissed if he did notice?
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Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:36 pm
Mitsu fell silent and scooted between Blade and Riyo as the dragon approached. While she didn't see them as the threat Suto had painted, she was still nervous. Reaching out a hand she made to grab Riyo's sleeve, her eyes still trained on the dragon before them.
"A stroll, aye?" Kylar looked up to the Smithy as Blade indicated it. "And why Dirk's old place?" Kneeling down he patted the cat lightly before setting down the bag for the cat to explore. Three times a week he came bringing random goodies of food, toys, and other things he thought the cat might enjoy. He had liked Dirk quite a bit, he did a lot of good work. His living quarters were full of the things he had customized from this place, the kusari-gama at his side being one of them. The least he could do now that he was gone was make sure his cat was cared for.
When his eyes turned to Blade again his vision settled on the sword at his side. The craftsmanship was unmistakable. "I know that sword." Kylar spoke as he stood and took a step closer to get a better look. "I think I remember the old man making this. Quite the weapon." When he settled on looking at Blade's face again he looked thoughtful. "You do look rather familiar.....You used to live here right?" His memory wasn't all that great with people. Now weapons....weapons he remembered.
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Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:47 pm
Jasper, happy to have the bag of goodies for the day, went to rummage through its contents. He located some dried fish that he promptly began to nibble on. In the mean time, he also enjoyed the pettings he was receiving from Riyo.
Blade caught her gaze, but he kept his eyes on the guard for the time being. He did break into the smithy and all... Though, he soon blinked at a few of the things the dragon said. Shooting a glance at his sword, then back at the guard. For one, it hadn't been his grandfather who forged it... but close enough he supposed. Also...
"No... I've never been here before yesterday," he said with some confusion. It seemed that this dragon was at least familiar with his grandfather.. perhaps he knew his father as well? That may explain why he thought he had once lived here.
"Dirk Faryn... was my grandfather," the thief finally said with some hesitation, "So I came by to see what his place was like."
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:05 pm
Taking hold of Riyo's sleeve Mitsu took a step closer to the feline, her eyes trailing from Blade to the dragon. At least the cat seemed familiar with the guy and Tobi didn't seem bothered either.
Kylar was about to call Blade out on being a kidder but his explanation caught up with him. "Oh! Then you're umm..." He seemed to dig into his memory banks for a moment before a name finally surfaced. "Lance's kid. Dear god I didn't know he was old enough for kids....especially none your age. You look dead on like him though." It didn't seem like he was completely surprised...while oblivious to the passing years he at least knew his time line was all wrong.
The dragon's eyes then settled on the two girls. "So are you of some relation as well?"
When the dragon's eyes settled on them Mitsu froze. "Uh...uh no." Despite how much it hurt, Mitsu tightened her grip on Riyo's sleeve. She hadn't expected to be included in this conversation.
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:21 pm
Shifting slightly at the comment on looking like his father, Blade just tried to ignore the associated emotions regarding that. Though, it seemed that the dragon here was a little confused on how much time had passed since Lance had lived here.
"Yeah... Lance was my father," he replied before looking between Kylar and the cat, "I take it you knew Dirk fairly well?"
Maybe he'd be able to learn a couple more things here after all. Though, at the question on relations, he shook his head lightly. Unless there were other partial dragons that he was unaware of. Glancing back at Mitsu, he took note of her timidness... she seemed pretty nervous of the dragon here.
"I don't think you have to worry about anything here, Mitsu," he said, trying to get her to relax.
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:48 pm
Riyo stood her ground as the dragon approached and Mitsu used her for sanctuary, having no qualms with the girl squeezing her sleeve for comfort. For awhile, she simply listened to Blade and the dragon go back and fourth, becoming a little calmer when the dragon recognized Blade's heritage. Looked like they were out of that mess.
"Oh! Uh, no. Not at all." Riyo responded with a nervous smile, figuring it had been kinda obvious she wasn't of the reptile species. Though, Blade didn't really appeared to be either, so perhaps he was just checking to be safe.
When she felt Mitsu grip her sleeve tighter, her mind thought quickly of a way to comfort the girl. "Mitsu, would you like to get something to eat while Blade and his acquaintance talk?" She asked softly, remembering that she had been talking about food before the dragon approached.
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:59 pm
Looking to Riyo, Mitsu nodded. "Food sounds good." She said softly looking back to Blade as she spoke.
"There's no reason to be edgy," Kylar smiled though it was far from being a comforting smile since all his teeth were pointed and sharp. Turning back to Blade he continued their conversation. "Yeah, yeah, I knew old Dirk. He made most of my weapons." Pulling the kusari-gama from around his waist he showed it to Blade. "This is one of my favorites and its certainly passed the test of time apparently." He seemed to beam with the weapon in his hands. Like a kid with a shiny new toy.
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