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A new night, a new chance to meet new faces and get her court one step closer to being a more solidified force for good, Eternal Sailor Tsui thought. Despite recent affairs, flubs, and the late but impending little brother, Tsui had powered up and made her way out into Destiny City. She couldn't let past mistakes and new brother jitters get the better of her, not when their enemy continued to carry about their business without her.

If evil could not rest, neither would Tsui.

She wasn't quite sure what part of town she was in, but Tsui didn't care. The Senshi of Tigers was adventurous and confident that she could always find her way back if need be. For now, she kept her attention focused on any new aura signatures, as well as signs of youma and the even crazier mirror wraiths that were running amok as of late.

"This city gets crazier by the day, it seems," Tsui said aloud to herself, continuing her patrol and stretching her sore muscles. "Ain't so rest for the wicked indeed! But that's okay... I won't rest either!"

Tsui's route had made a drastic change, now that she had obtained a part time job at Padma's Bouquet, and it now included the business district and just a little it beyond. She understood now what she didn't understand when she was younger, more brash and stupid, and that was that their war often left the citizens and their livelihoods as victims, and Tsui wasn't going to allow for that to happen. That was why she was here in this area, and this was where she felt the faint energy of what she suspected to be a new Order senshi.

Immediately, her golden eyes beamed to life and she moved towards the aura, hopping from rooftop to rooftop until she finally closed in on his location, right over a late night cafe. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee made her stomach gurgle and would have likely given her position away, but it wasn't as though she meant any malice to the newcomer. She simply wanted to introduce herself and help him out with a little orientation, Tiger Senshi style!

When he made it to the tree decorated sidewalk, Tsui decided it was time to let her presence be known, and never the type to do the usual meet-and-greet, she decided to play things a little differently tonight and gave a friendly whistle. She did it loudly, hoping to catch his attention, as she peered over the side of the building. After that, she gave a friendly shout, "Up here! On the roof!"

Stealth was a trait mastered by all tigers, except for this one. But she wanted to let him know that she was a friend, and she had no reason to hide from an ally any longer.

It was a rare occasion when Tsui was in such a playful mood, and while it was a little childish, she couldn't help herself. She felt as though she were the Cheshire cat floating just above Alice's head, but before she could even think about dissolving into thin air (not that she could), the Tiger senshi motioned for Chaldene to join her on the roof.

"Because that's probably one of the safest places you can be when you're a Senshi," said Tsui, making sure not to shout as she didn't want to startle the civilians. She had her fair share of dirty looks and even was chased out of a hotel by an angry mob before, and while these folks seemed fine with Chaldene's appearance, who knew what they'd think if they saw someone like her, uniform torn and wild looking at the animal of her sphere. That wasn't even including the scars! "Come on... I think you'll like it up here!"

She wouldn't force him up here if he didn't want to come up, and she made that apparent when she laid her stomach and flat chest onto the edge and hung her arms over, much like a cat would do when perched on a high vantage point and content to stay up there. "Don't worry. We're part of the same court."

"Then you're either extremely lucky, or pretty darn new," Tsui said when he mentioned not having any problems with civilians. Or maybe Tsui was just that terrible of a senshi, either way, she envied him. She waited until he had joined her before pushing herself to her feet, and it was then that she introduced herself. "The name's Eternal Sailor Tsui, Senshi of Tigers. And yep, we're both members of the White Moon Court. Did the cat that awakened you explained much, or will I be the one doing your orientation?"

Not that she minded helping out new Senshi, she just wanted to see what kind of night was waiting ahead of her with this one. She was never good at the information dump orientations, as she was a more hands on kind of gal, but she wouldn't be opposed to it. She took a glance at the civilians below, before extending a hand of friendship towards the new Senshi. "One thing they probably should have told you was to be a little careful when roaming the streets. Some civilians don't take too kindly to us, thanks to lies from the Negaverse... I've been chased out of an establish once or twice."

She waited for him to take his hand, before asking, "So, what's your name?"

Tsui gave a tilt of her head and when he mentioned it, she took a closer look at his attire. He did seem to be blessed with an outfit that could simply pass off as a raver or just some stylish fashionista, and it made her glance at her attire in comparison. Maybe they feared her because of her ragged outfit and the scars at her waist? Yeah, that seemed like a logical reason to show some caution. Or maybe it was because she came crashing in through the window and gave the poor citizens a scare?

Either way, it wasn't something Tsui wanted to expose to the new Senshi now, and it did please her to see that she wasn't the first senshi he had run into. Of course it made her feel a little silly that she had talked down to him, but there was nothing that an apology couldn't fix. "So you've met others like me? That's good to know! Sorry if it sounded like I was babying you just a few moments ago- sometimes I get newly awakened Senshi that have no idea what's going on, so I've sort of just treat them all like their new nowadays."

Not that Senshi orientation was all that great, but at least Tsui was trying. She wanted to make sure that the new ones knew what they were getting themselves into, unlike she did, and it already seemed like Chaldene had a good start. "Only if you want to. You seem like you have a good head on your shoulders already, and I don't want to flood you with information that you already know."

"The wings indicate rank, and with enough practice and some fights under your belt, you'll be sure to get them too." Tsui turned around to show him her wings, wishing she could give them a flap but knowing it to be impossible. They weren't real, only for decoration, but that didn't stop her from giving it a little shake to give that impression. "It means I'm Eternal rank, pretty much the highest I'll go for now."

There was always ascending to Princess, but Tsui wasn't even going to pretend to set her goals that high. Even if she could, would she want to be a princess? With all those frills, and that long dress to get in the way? No, it just seemed like a terrible idea all around, and she couldn't act as a leader to others. She was a warrior, through and through, and she was content with that.

She turned back around to face Chaldene, taking in his words and nodding to show that she was paying attention to him. When he admitted to not being good with people, Tsui tilted her head in slight confusion, but eventually she understood what he meant. "Oh, I see. Well, you don't have to worry about me. I might be the Senshi of Tigers, but I'd never hurt my allies or friends."

Intentionally.

"Was there anything in particular you'd like to know about, or do you have a good enough idea? Because I may not know everything, but I know a lot. Like... which Negaverse officers to not piss off, for example."

"Yep, all the time," Tsui said, in regards to being asked if she had to fight, and while she knew that showing such enthusiasm in that department could have had the completely opposite effect and scare the other Senshi, she couldn't deny who she was. Tsui was a fighter, through and through, and the way she flexed a muscle reflected this. In response to his other question, she grew a bit more serious. "Sometimes... they can be heart-pumping, that's for sure."

The way she twisted about was meant to show the three scars at her waist, and she didn't bring up the stories with those yet. If he wanted to know, he'd ask, and she'd be happy to tell him. But she was always told to practice some subtly, and given her nature and appearance, the motion was pretty subtle in her opinion.

"There's Princesses, and we have two of them in the White Moon Court right now. Really saved our butts last summer, that's for sure." Tsui said, remembering the ambush with vivid details but once again, not wanting to drown Chaldene with the details. That was Pasiphae's job, apparently, and it made Tsui happy to know that her friend was still holding strong. "As for how rank goes, you start at basic, then make your way up to super, and then, Eternal. All of that is obtained through experience and when it's your time to go up, a Guardian cat will bestow it upon you."

She thought about the ordeal with the princesses, and she answered truthfully. "I have no idea how one obtains their final rank. That's something you'll have to ask Iris and Polaris, I think."

When he mentioned not being sure about magic and how he feared fighting, Tsui had to bite down her initial comment. Another pacifist? Or, perhaps someone just too new and not clear with what they were being thrown into. "All senshi have magic, as far as I know. I haven't met one that hasn't. If I show you mine, would that help you in figuring out yours?"

"We got ambushed. We, the White Moon Court, were having a meeting, where not a whole lot was discussed, but then again, we can't agree on anything anyways, so no shocker there," Tsui said, recalling the event still with vivid detail. Tempers flared, heated words were exchanged, and a lot of stupid things were said... some of which came out of her own mouth. Tsui didn't want to get into too much detail, though, and she did her best to explain without it getting too lengthy for Chaldene. "Then the Negaverse and Dark Mirror Court attacked. Polaris and Iris did their best to protect us and a lot of us fought tooth and nail. Then, something or someone pulled us onto the Moon when things got too crazy."

She didn't want to explain the casualty list. Those that weren't killed were forced to corrupt, and that was just as terrible as a fate as death, in Tsui's eyes. If they were willing, that's be one thing. But she had seen one get thrown through a mirror, screaming, and there was nothing willful about that. Still, she tried to keep this anger in, not wanting to risk spreading her anger nor any fear to the new Senshi, especially since he already admitted to not being the type to want to fight. That story was over, for the moment, and in response to his other question, she pointed to her stripes and proclaimed, proudly. "Senshi of Tigers. Not sure why they chose a white fur pattern and not the usual orange or yellow, but no one's confused me for Zebras just yet, so I guess I'm grateful for that."

As for the qualifications of rank, that was an easy answer. "A Guardian Cat will know when it's time. The stars on their forehead will glow and they'll upgrade your henshin pen, and then you'll be able to upgrade to the next rank."

She could see how uneasy he was, and in truth, she couldn't blame him. There were just some people that didn't like fighting, or never fought before in their life. Tsui still had some difficulty understanding that, given how often she got into schoolyard brawls herself, even before she became a Senshi, but she knew that no everyone lived the same life as her. She considered his questions, and she mused herself for the answer. "I... just sort of knew what mine was. When Pippin found me, we were already being attacked by a youma, and when I saw myself and Draconis in danger, I... just sort of knew what to say, what to do. I'd think that when the situation arrives, it'll present itself in your mind to you. If that makes any sense. I could show you my attack, but we'll have to do it on the ground, otherwise I'll risk flying right off the building."