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 Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 9:06 pm
Human Form:  At Sesshomaru's blunt refusal of the meat, Gramps quickly backed away to a respectful distance with the wrapped meat in tow. "Em. A thousand apologies, Sesshomaru-sama... I was just trying to follow Lady Hotaru's request." Gramps had only wished to help Sesshomaru recover his strength more quickly, but he certainly didn't want to push his luck by staying where he wasn't wanted. If Sesshomaru didn't want to eat it, then he supposed that meant there was more than enough to go around for those who did enjoy eating boar and rabbit for dinner.
Gramps gave a respectful bow before moving just far away enough from their campsite to hopefully satisfy Sesshomaru's order for everyone to leave him alone with Hotaru. He wasn't too far away to run back and alert the others of any possible danger just in case any cropped up, but to make himself useful he decided to act as a scout for the surrounding area just to make sure there wasn't any trouble lurking nearby.
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 9:07 pm
 She had applied the paste silently to the wounds that had been on his back. Once he had sifted to his back again, she began to eye the other half of the shards. She dimly heard everything as her attention was intently focused on the task at hand.
The moment Sesshomaru took her hand, within there were two different reactions. The logical Hotaru gasped in shock before crooning about how the ice p***k actually deigned to touch her flesh willingly. It was of course mentally sarcastic. The beast side however found pleasure in this fact. The Inu Youkai would come around in time and when the time came, she would claim the Western Lord as her mate. She moved her gaze suddenly to Kurama, as though forced to do by her logical side. Sincerity and the feelings of a faint smile would be directed through their bond. Suddenly, her eyes flashed. This was nothing more than a nuisance. 'No, it is not a nuisance. They are our friends!'
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 1:20 pm
 ¤Lord Sesshomaru (Awakened) ⇋ "You try... ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇
Sesshomaru got to his feet with no effort...as if he wasn't injured...no emotion. The wound however was still slightly exposed in the front, he covered his chest with his clothing and grabbed his swords. Sesshomaru walked past gramps he stood moments later looking over his shoulder at him, "Give me the names of all the half youkai here" he said addressing him with a emotionless voice that was almost peaceful.
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇ ...only to fail again..." ⇋
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 3:33 pm
Human Form: Gramps scratched his head in thought before responding to Sesshomaru's order to the best of his ability, "Well now, let me see...I think the only one here at the moment would be Kurama-san." Gramps nodded to his fellow Kitsune as he politely apologised to Kurama, "Please forgive me if I am wrong Kurama, I've grown old and I'm afraid my sense of smell isn't what it used to be." Gramps paused before reluctantly adding, "I know of another... my own granddaughter Lori-chan, but unfortunately she's being held captive by Naraku along with another of my fox brethren Kino who is a friend of Lady Hotaru's." His face darkened and he clenched his fists at the thought of the girls being held in the clutches of such an evil as Naraku. "That is why we are after Naraku as well, to reclaim our comrades."
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 5:57 pm
Kurama 
☆═━┈┈━═☆
Now then...
Once Sesshomaru took the medication, Kurama retreated and began to carefully put away his herbs into their individual pouches of his medicine bag. There is more antidote left in the pot, he would have to store it in a separate, small bottle for later. Sesshomaru declined the red meat that had been considerably diced into easy to eat pieces by Gramps. The elder kitsune backed away appologetically, not wishing to insult the dog Lord or provoke him in any way. Kurama is uneffected by Sesshomaru’s personality, simply because Yoko, his true self acts much the same way. It wasn’t until Sesshomaru took Hotaru’s hand that he had pause in his cleaning up, he looked to the pair, sensing surprise from Hotaru mixed with contempt and false joy, but the other side of the coin seemed to indicate a near ogarsm to the touch alone. He showed no reaction on his face but a calm awarness of her emotions.
She’d look his way and though her expression also perceived calm, he felt a feeling of pleasantness from her as if a silent smile is directed towards him. Her yokai has in no way accepted him but her logical self cares for him. He had heard Sesshomaru’s demand to be left alone but Kurama didn’t move. After a moment, the Daiyokai stood on his own as if he were not injured. He’d let go of Hotaru and walk away a little bit pausing to ask Gramps who are half yokai here. The elder kitsune took a moment to think then, "Well now, let me see...I think the only one here at the moment would be Kurama-san." Kurama said nothing, he could be considered half-demon…but he is not one. Gramps bowed appolgetically to him continueing, "Please forgive me if I am wrong Kurama, I've grown old and I'm afraid my sense of smell isn't what it used to be." Kurama finished putting away his herbs and just corked a small bottle with the leftover antidote in it. He closed his eyes a moment, ”No need to apologize elder. Though…weather I am half-demon is a matter of opinion. I was not born half-demon. I am of both worlds really. I am pure human…and I am pure demon. It is a complicated tale. But…I suppose to put it blunt. Many years ago, I was considered the king of theft. I had been caught by a powerful priest and banished. My spirit fled the demon world and inhabited an unborn human baby’s body. I grew up then as a human with the soul of a Daiyokai of our kind. Before I was not able to access my true form, but now I am able to transform from this pure human form to my true Daiyokai self at will, but at a cost. So…no I am not half-demon. But I could be considered one. It is all an opinion.”
ooc:
Where --- A meadow
Who: --- Hotaru, Shippo, Gramps, Masato & Sesshomaru
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 7:22 pm
The sky...
The sea...
There is always a place to be... Izuna!
Masato Tanaka
Go Shikigami!  Masato dropped the claw once it started to corrode under Sesshomaru's youki. He was uncertain if he held long enough for any effects to happened. He glanced at the dog lord only to refuse their assistance, it was a bit annoying to find him ignoring their treatment. Judging how he was acting after ingesting Kurama's antidote, he was already making a full recovery on his own. He never seen someone recover this quickly, it lead him with surprise and learn the differences of youkai and humans alike. He rose to his feet, but seeing as everyone was taking their time to even respond to an order that the dog lord rose to his feet. He could tell that he was an impatient man, but whatever the reason he acted seemed like he was in a hurry for something and it seemed to catch a hint by his question to Gramps. Gramps had reminded him of what their current goal was before giving the treatment, to save the girls from Naraku's grasp. A moment of small yelps echoed behind him were the Shikigami that raced to him. He smiled to them and leaned down again to pet them a few times before he would move on over to the others. His eyes rested on Hotaru, there was a feeling something had changed her. her tone of voice and interaction wasn't exactly how Hotaru would act. In fact, she sounded like before... This was like last time, but something was different that he wasn't sure if this feral side of her was at least rational.
Masato looked over to Sesshomaru, frowning for the fact he was gonna be on his way. He would have to bite his own tongue in commenting the dog lord's pride. He was really just being a stubborn man and for him to look at everyone as low as they are. He could understand him being a lord, but it bothered him of his treatment to others. His focus cut when Kurama brought up an interesting tale, but that made him curious as not of what he was, but why he became to be. What made this other half of him is now the Kurama they know.
Masato returned his attention to Sesshomaru. He opened his mouth, but kept it shut. It was best to refrain of telling his thoughts, he was curious though he didn't appear to be the kind to give answers either. He looked over to Hotaru, studying her a bit in curiosity from earlier of her feral tone. "Hotaru?" It was an edgy feeling, but he would want to hear a response again if she heard him.Location - Meadow
Action - Listening
Conversation - Hotaru, Shippo, Gramps, Kurama, Sesshomaru
Kind of mood - Nervous, determined
Objective - Rescue Lorelai and Kino
Outside - Dark
Crush - None.
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 9:46 pm
Hotaru watched as Sesshomaru rose. She waited only a moment before rising as well. Hearing Masato speak to her, she glanced to him momentarily, her red eyes and enlarged pupil practically glowing in the dying light. "Stay here at camp Monk. I will return shortly." Her voice was light in teasing but still revealed her beast was in control. Turning after Sesshomaru, she walked gracefully to follow him.
She had listened to the others but she found no input for the time being. Kurama's tale had intrigued her but things were needed to be discussed. She idly stopped by Kurama momentarily. She glanced at him. "Don't let this interfere." She was talking about the mark on her shoulder. He would have to prove himself worthy to be her mate. So far only Sesshomaru could stand that. For the time. She then moved to the trees, prepared to follow Sesshomaru wherever he led for the time being. She would return in time. She had to exact vengeance for her advisor and rescue her friend. A faint smile appeared. A friend. It was a nice feeling.
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 7:36 am
¤Lord Sesshomaru (Awakened) ⇋ "You try... ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇
Sesshomaru walked off into the forest with Lady Hotaru...his thoughts filled with disgust at all the half youkai he saved by blocking his attack. As they walked deeper into the forest Sesshomaru stopped as he came across a small clearing. "Thats far enough...now tell me why you and the other half youkai seek Naraku?".
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇ ...only to fail again..." ⇋
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 8:54 pm
Hotaru followed after Sesshomaru silently, watching him. As they stopped, she moved over to a tree and leaned against it. Listening to his wuestion, she remained silent for a short time. She watched as the sun began to set. The day had been somewhat beautiful until the whole mess with Naraku had happened. Finally her gaze turned to Sesshomaru, her red eyes glittering angrily. "He killed my advisor and devoted companion. The half breed then dared to take a... close ally." She found she couldn't exactly say friend to Sesshomaru. "The half breed shall die and I will find my vengeance." A growl had broken through with her last words, her claws digging into the tree angrily. "As for the others, they have lost their companions to him as well. The elder fox lost his daughter." She wouldn't speak of the others specifically. The kit was strong to lead them thus far as well as Kurama and Masato's courage to help. For a moment, warmth was directed to Kurama through their bond from her beast side.
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 10:38 pm
¤Lord Sesshomaru (Awakened) ⇋ "You try... ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇
Sesshomaru walks up to Hotaru...he pulls her close tilts her chin up and leans in inches from kissing her. His eyes emotionless with a light golden glow staring deep into hers, "I find you quite intriguing, despite being a half youkai yourself...you despise other half youkai...if you were full demon perhaps that would make more sense..." he spoke softly. He ran his finger her cheek down to her neck before gripping her neck, "I have the urge to kill you ....yet....", he spoke as his hands let her go and he moved his hand to her back and pulled her into a light embrace...looking down at her still emotionless..."I also have an urge to......", he kissed her forehead delicately.
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇ ...only to fail again..." ⇋
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Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 10:47 pm
As Sesshomaru leaned in close, both counterparts were taken by surprise, their thoughts snapping to the current present. She blinked in shock and amazement. With his words, a simmer began deep within her. He thought she hated halfbreeds? He thought her halfbreed? He began to build deep within, unnoticeable to any youkai in the vicinity. Only Kurama would feel the anger beginning to burn deep within. As he kissed her forehead, she slipped away from him immediately. Her eyes practically glowed as her youki swirled deep within. The human side had even come up in anger. They were not halfbreeds! She was pure youkai and pure human. She was both and yet so much more. She didn't necessarily care for halfbreeds but it did not mean she hated them. In fact she had already begun the process of joining the humans, demons and halfbreeds together in her land.
After a moment, her anger became noticeable in her scent. It seemed to completely consume her. All three of the minds within her raged. Miko and youki surged, in perfect harmony for once in her life. It singed her skin lightly, turning it pink like a light sunburn. When she spoke, it was not much more than a growl. "You call me nothing more than a half youkai. Know this Western Lord.... I am pure!" Her bond with Kurama sizzled with the anger, tempting him to come to her to ease her anger. Her logical side spoke within her mind. 'Kurama would never call us half.' It was mentally said in a sneer. The human side agreed only it claimed that Masato would take them as they were. She whirled away from Sesshomaru. "Do not ever think to claim you know this Hotaru Lord Sesshomaru. No matter how I lust for you." She refused to back down in this. He would have to show just a little bit more when it came to her just yet. She paused momentarily, glancing back over her shoulder. It would be a cruel parting shot and would no doubt entice him into attacking but the moment he lunged she was ready to dodge. Even with her beast in control, her power wasn't as much as the Western Lord. That dodge was all she would need to return to her companions. "Even the one you call halfbreed in my current temporary pack knows more of my nature than you."
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:41 am
¤Lord Sesshomaru (Awakened) ⇋ "You try... ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇
Sesshomaru looked at her emotionless as her scent changed dramatically, her attitude and power changed as well. Sesshomaru disappeared and a trail of afterimages flashed past Hotaru...the trees around her were cut and collapse into a pile of timber, a snap of the whip and whip from his fingertips disappeared. He faced Hotaru, "you are still human, even with a pure demon inside..you now are not a perfect youkai. In the end, you're nothing but a half-youkai." Sesshomaru turned his back on Hotaru and began walking slowly back in the direction of the campsite, he stopped once more before leaving Hotaru.."I take it you know I have surpassed my father and become his rightful successor...but I did not inherit his merciful heart for human kind." Sesshomaru continued walking entering the campsite and equipping his swords quietly.
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇ ...only to fail again..." ⇋
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:55 am
Demon Form: If Gramps had been listening to Hotaru and Sesshomaru's discussion, he would have been offended at Sesshomaru's ignoring the explanation Gramps had given as to why they were after Naraku and asking the question of Hotaru only to pretty much get the same answer. He would have felt the need to correct Lady Hotaru that it wasn't his daughter who needed saving from Naraku, but his granddaughter. Sure his daughter had passed away when Lorelai had been but an infant, but that had happened a long time ago overseas. Naraku had had nothing to do with that incident, otherwise he would have tried forming an army to help him get his vengeance long before now.
Instead, he was blissfully unaware of what Sesshomaru and Hotaru were talking about since he was already occupied in his own little chat with Kurama. "Ah, now that is certainly an unusual and most intriguing story Kurama-san." Gramps was curious to learn more about the details of what Kurama meant by having a price to pay if he chose to transform into his pure demon form, but didn't wish to pry into what might be a personal matter.
As Sesshomaru returned to the campsite and collected his swords, Gramps took it to mean he was leaving their company and going on ahead. Gramps had shifted back to his true fox form in case of any unexpected attack from Naraku's minions since he no longer needed to grip anything with his hands. He bowed to Sesshomaru as one full-blooded demon showing respect to another and humbly requested, "I don't care what happens to Naraku. You can kill him for all I care, I just want to save my granddaughter. Sesshomaru-sama...if by any chance you should happen across Lori-chan before we do, I beg of you to please spare her. I know she's not a full fox demon like myself and I understand how you feel about half youkai, but she's a sweet, innocent girl and my precious granddaughter. So could you please overlook her presence and leave her to me?" Gramps wasn't trying to give any orders, but was merely putting in a humble request. Gramps knew all too well it was up to Sesshomaru and Sesshomaru alone to decide whether or not he wished to listen to the old fox's plea. He didn't mention Kino simply due to the fact she was a full fox demon like himself and therefor he felt she wouldn't be in any danger from Sesshomaru.
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 11:56 am
Kurama
☆═━┈┈━═☆
Now then...
It would seem that Sesshomaru wishes to speak to Hotaru about something for she trailed after the dog demon. Though she paused by him as he was finishing putting away his herbs, moving to the skinned meat and started to stick the meat on sticks to plant over the fire to cook, while cutting the rabbits up for the rabbit stew. He paused what he is doing to listen silently as she spoke a single short sentence. "Don't let this interfere." She is talking about his courting mark on her shoulder, he didn't respond in return but waited for her to move on to follow Sesshomaru. He respectively stayed back to work though he felt a stirring of his demon at the idea of her going off somewhere alone with the Western Lord. They had moved out of sight but he could still distinctively smell where they are and he had Hotaru's emotions to sense as he worked silently.
"Ah, now that is certainly an unusual and most intriguing story Kurama-san." Gramps had spoken softly after hearing about Kurama's current existence in how he is not really a half-breed unless by pure opinion. "It is at that, Elder." He responded casually, using a small knife to chop some potatoes and carrots to add to the pot of boiling water and meat. He senses a feeling of friendliness from Hotaru's demon directed at him and wondered what it is that they are talking about. Perhaps about Naraku and why they are all chasing after him. It seems to be the top topic for conversation. A sense of stunned shock came through the bond which caused Kurama to stiffen as he stirred the stew, having just added some boar fat to it to thicken the broth. The shock rapidly turned into a simmering rage as if she had been very rudely insulted. Frowning he adjusted the pot to let it simmer, stood up, then walked towards the area where the two were talking stopping just short of being cut to pieces by Sesshomaru's whip. He narrowed his green eyes and started to pull a thorned rose out of his hair but the possible need to intervene had past.
He watched Sesshomaru warily as he approached the campsite for his weapons, letting him pass to do so, watching his moves. He could hear the Elder make a request to Sesshomaru to spare his grand daughter. Kurama turned his steady gaze back to Hotaru. "Are you alright, milady?" He asked softly, he could tell that she is insulted about something Sesshomaru must have said to her, he had the thorned rose in his hand but did nothing with it. He could do any number of things with a rose what with his talent for manipulating all sorts of plantlife. Most likely he would have manipulated this rose to become his rose whip to intervene if necisisary but for the moment he did nothing. His emotions were calm and only slightly wary.
ooc:
Where --- A meadow
Who: --- Hotaru, Shippo, Gramps, Masato & Sesshomaru
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:08 pm
¤Lord Sesshomaru (Awakened) ⇋ "You try... ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇
Sesshomaru approaches the old man...he wanted his granddaughter to be spared. An aura surrounded Sesshomaru a burst of wind pushed the old man slightly..."tell me, is this half youkai more precious then your own life?" he emotionless but a bit curious from seeing a pure demon begging for a half breed to be spared. The wind died down as Sesshomaru removed Tenseiga's sheath and planted it in the ground creating a blue barrier as large as a house with just him and the old man inside. Sesshomaru slowly walked towards Gramps and stopped a couple of feet away waiting for an answer.
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇ ...only to fail again..." ⇋
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