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 Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:36 pm
"Ookamimaru is my student, and that makes him my responsibility. As Ookamimaru left, I sensed he was in distress, so I followed. I didn't back down, because I assumed you were a threat to my student. And as far as I'm concerned, you still are."
Iri motions in Lina's direction with a wing.
"This territory belongs to us. And our allies. No matter what tricks you've got, we've got something to one up you. No matter how big and strong you get, I can get bigger and stronger. Trust me. To keep fighting is ill advised. But, if you're willing to do so, we can work out some sort of peaceful agreement. As long as it keeps my student and my allies safe and you from being disruptive."
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Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:04 pm
She tilted her head to the side. She was missing a decent amount of the conversation. She let her usual battle facade fade. Iri would tell her if something important was being missed.
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Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:23 pm
Tobu smirked at Iri's comment.
"Why would I hurt my host's body?
Despite the transformation, I don't hurt him at all."
The demon raised his left paw, the one with the torn tendon.
"You guys are a larger danger to my host, these wounds will be his when I transform again. Any damage inflicted on one of us, will be inflicted on the other one too."
He puts his paw down again, not letting it entirely supporting his weight.
"He fled in here to protect you guys, Ookamimaru was planning on staying inside the cave all night long, repressing the transformation."
He tilted his head an looked with an appraising glance.
"Even when I fully took over his body, he kept yelling in my head not to hurt you guys, why are you guys so important?"
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Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:41 pm
To Lina alone, Iri says, "This may not be as big a problem as I figured. But keep your guard up. We're not alone with him. The b*****d started the cave in is still hanging around."
To Tobu, Iri never seems to leave a gap in the discussion. "Ookamimaru's wounds will be taken care of. At this Academy, we take care of our own, and that's what he is to us. To me, at least, if he isn't viewed that way among the rest of our nin yet. Maybe that's why we're important to him. With us, he is guaranteed shelter, food, and companionship. I figure he's ran away from other people for a very long time, afraid of hurting someone when he transforms. He's probably spent a lot of time being lonely. He doesn't have to do that here. Ookamimaru can have good friends, a good home, and learn how to make up for however he's hurt other people in the past."
Iri tilts her head, much like Tobu. "You say you wouldn't hurt your host's body? Is that simply because you have to have a host to exist? Or do you actually care about the boy's well being?"
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Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:06 pm
"I didn't choose to get into this child if that is what you mean.
I would rather not have bothered the kid in the first place.
I was put into him against my will, I can't leave him, or we both die.
I guess we do have created a special bond with each other, I couldn't be without him, even if it wouldn't kill me, I don't think I would be able to miss him any more.
And, about that running away thing...
He didn't, he simply went away because there was no reason any more to stay in his village, I- Say no more, they don't have to know that."
Tobu moved one of his ears to the back, as if he wanted to chase away an irritating fly, but he kept silent.
"What about that agreement you where talking about earlier?"
The smoke was steadily dissipating into the air, small rays of moonlight where already shining through.
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Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:07 pm
She nodded, letting her stance fall. She wasn't letting her guard down, but she was not going to be hostile if things with one side might be turning back. She casually rubbed one arm, regretting her hasty decision to leave all her nin gear aside for the bodysuit and it's makeshift face-mask. Especially considering how it wasn't agreeing with her current state. She didn't show any signs of anything being wrong because the discomfort was minimal, especially if this was called for. Still she sent Iri a message
'So... keep myself like this till we're done then?'
The fox ears on her head twitched, listening, tuning themselves to listen for any abnormal noises. Eyes wandered the smoke, the transformation she was using didn't affect her senses negatively, unlike if she had tried any other method she knew of increasing her strength significantly.
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Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 5:33 pm
"If you want to shrink, that's alright. This problem with Tobu is almost over with. I don't think size will matter now."
To Tobu, Iri thinks, "Alright then. Ookamimaru came here intending to learn from the Academy's nin. He stays, and he will receive an education he can use to make himself stronger. That, and he'll get as much protection from me as I can provide. That arrangement increases chances of survival for both of you. Ookamimaru will also have free range of the Kaze Dojo's land. It's mostly tall grass, but the edges of it are forest. For the two of you, it should be plenty of land for hunting and roaming. On the other hand, you'll have to recognize that you're on my territory now. You'll have to respect me and the rest of the Academy's teachers as your seniors, and respect the other students as your equals. It will probably be a humbling experience for you, but I believe you and Ookamimaru both will benefit from it. Is there anything else you'd like to discuss?"
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Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:02 pm
Lina shivered for a few moments. She had mostly focused on transforming her muscles under the skin so the technique wouldn't break with a solid hit.
If she had changed her form otherwise, like skeletal changes or her false dragon form from earlier her body would have had to form Rai armor to keep something from breaking the technique. An option that was too much energy to expend with the prison technique.
The excessive mass of muscles that had packed onto her five foot form began to dissipate. Her form became less defined. Her curves started to return to her most noticeable features, especially given her choice of tight clothing.
She started stretching her arms, all the while keeping her senses open, waiting for any hint of an attack. There was still a large amount of Ki and converted lunar energy floating through her muscles, slowly leaking out or being pulled into her weakened reserves. She was taking her time on moving the energy, a precaution, just in case given the moonlight was still blocked.
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:00 am
Tobu held his head low, still glancing at Iri.
I don't like the prospect of having a superior in rang, never had any, exept for - ...
He rolled with his head and shoulders, breaking the eye contact for a moment.
I might give it a try though, for the well being of my host.
Though I don't know very much about the intercourse of man kind, but I'll try my best.
He sighed, he clearly wasn't looking forward to it.
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:42 pm
Bao could make out figures now out of the scene below. He didn't like what he saw. His opera mask showed an expression of anger before it went back to being a neutral gaze.
Several things just went accordingly to what I expected.
He kept his head peaking over the open cave's ceiling.
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 3:09 pm
Iri genuinely smiles. "If you'll try it, then I'll try to make it worth your while. As for understanding us, that'll come in time. Now, if you'll excuse me..."
The attack portion of Iri's belt sander technique has been going this entire time. She only dropped the portion that had been designed to intercept the boulders. Now, she lets it loose. Given directions by her air spy, Iri sends the stream of air straight at Bao's hiding spot, safely over the heads of herself, Tobu, and Lina. It's a tornado of sorts, spinning at extreme speeds, about six feet wide at this point, and with ridiculous amounts of kinetic energy built up from maintaining its unnatural movement. The tornado easily rips through the earth and uses its pressure to smash through stone like it's glass.
"That man that's been spying on us. He's our enemy, Tobu. While I've been here, his men and a traitor to our Academy have been trying to kidnap a student. He's a threat to your host, Tobu."
To Lina, Iri says, "Tobu's with us! If you think you've got the energy, you may want to try to help Tier at Tsuchi. Kansou has Ren, and she's trying to get away with him."
Though Tier may not know it, Iri's spies are tailing him. She's keeping tabs on the location, though she knows there's not much she can do from here.
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 3:45 pm
Tobu looked at the direction Iri had sent her attack.
He had smelled him since a while ago, but he was too buzy being enraged to actually notice it.
He recognized the smell very clearly though.
"Oh, I know him alright.
You might say he's a threat to Ookamimaru, he's the one that - Later, maybe?"
He shivers.
"He's an enemy to you guys too? That's a coincidence!"
The last sentence was frankly sarcastic.
He came to stand again, not straining his wounded paw too much, and watched how the technique would hit.
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:36 pm
Bao was mentally prepared for an attack that might have gone his way. When the Tornado hit the boulders in front of Bao, it gave him a split second to react. A portion of rock jutted outwards and launched Bao's body backwards from the cave's top before the attack landed. He caught himself on a thick tree branch and swung upside down it as a result. His white cloak also hung upside down while revealing some kind of armor he was wearing.
Bao dropped and turned himself in the air so he would land on his feet in a kneeling position. He stood up and looked at the cave's fallen entrance.
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:42 pm
Lina tilted her head.
"I may have enough when I get there"
She Managed to get a Rai Shushin out past the obstacles.
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Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:19 am
The tornado doesn't stop. Iri had figured he would bolt. Now it loops around and aims for the fallen cave entrance. A few raucous seconds later, and Iri's staring out into the woods through the dust and debris. That's when the tornado finally dissipates, it's job done.
Iri stands there as the dust settles. From her position, she can now see Bao in his perch. Violet eyes flash. Other than that, she doesn't show any emotion. Even her voice is flat as she speaks just loud enough to be heard.
"So what's this False Wind business about, huh? And why is it so important that you take my students? If you wanted them dead, you'd think you'd take care of that on the spot. And you must know better than to expect a ransom from us."
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