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18+ The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: June 22, 2020, 10:26 am
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Sakura Koji
Location: Tamuda Estate, Hyeyama, Yakutori province, Seojinai
Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh
Equipment: All black armor, Sakura pin, Tanto, throwing knives
The night air was still as the guards made their rounds around
the pathways of the estate. This was a normal night as any
spring night in the month of Ma-Rin would be. They soon would
rotate out for the next shift and then they could return to
their cots for much needed sleep. One guard contemplated the
whole significance of increasing the guard duty this week.
Surely Lord Tamuda was being a little eccentric. Why would
anyone want the seemingly harmless old man dead? Honestly, he
was no better than half the scum that controlled Seojinai these
days. Every family had their issues and he was just one of the
vassals under the Yakutori family. It was clear to those under
them that they had dealings with very powerful and dangerous
people. Just the other day, this guard had seen Yotatsu Oniigai,
a broker for the famed crime family of Seojinai, be welcomed
through these halls like a visiting dignitary. As he was sure
other families under the Oniigai family’s thumb had done this
week. You paid them for protection, for access to goods, and for
power...Rumor has it they were the only family that could
promise the sun and actually retrieve it. That kind of power
required respect...Respect that those Flower Brats didn’t
understand--
The thought was cut short by a sudden sting at his throat and
the feeling of something hot and wet spilling forth. Before he
could utter a word, his body sagged to the floor, bleeding out
of the sizable slit that was placed across his artery and
jugular. A form landed deftly beside the man and collected the
throwing blade from a post nearby, one that was shrouded in
black as dark as the night itself. The only spot of color on the
form was a golden pin on the collar of the black armor, one that
was in the shape of a sakura blossom. It was a marking this
person wore with pride, as it marked him as a Sakura, the second
highest tier in the Flower Warrior order. It showed off that he
was a full-fledged assassin after surviving years of rigorous
and life-threatening training to get to that point.
That little pin symbolized everything that Koji had become. The
commitment and devotion to his family, the way of the Flower,
and the tenets they stood for. Respect for one's country,
loyalty to one's brethren, and never abandon one's mission. Each
rule rested on his heart with a passion that was unshakable, as
if he could hear each one between the beats of his heart like a
warsong pushing him forward.
The mission tonight was of great importance to the people of
Seojinai and he was determined to finish this one even if it
killed him. But Koji had an issue with the second tenet of his
order. Loyalty to one’s brethren...His awareness reached out to
the darkness around him on the walkway surrounding the Tamuda
estate. Of course, he sensed nothing and heard nothing. The
brother with him on this mission was a fellow Sakura, a man that
Koji was always compared to. A man that constantly seemed to be
his competition no matter how far he progressed. A man that had
a sharp tongue and was always so aloof with him. A man that got
under his skin and annoyed him, but also was...tolerable. They
were not close, but not enemies...They were...Just Koji and
Sojoh.
Koji gave a small huff, drawing back his anger and storing it
away for later. He hadn’t known why his master Lotus Cho-Hui had
placed the pair on missions together in the past. This seemed
like an easy assassination target. Get in, kill the target,
gather the documents in the red envelope, and get out. Easy
enough that a Magnolia could do it. So then why did Koji have to
get stuck with Sojoh? Koji decided to not waste his time waiting
for his partner and decided to go on ahead. However, when he
turned the corner, he was face to face almost with a pair of
approaching guards. Sh*t! The rotation of the guards had
changed.
Before the men had time to adjust to what they were seeing, Koji
flew into action in a flurry of movements. He took one out with
his blade, moving to get the other when an arrow suddenly flew
from the darkness, catching the man in the shoulder. Another
landed on its mark, hitting him in the forehead. The guard
dropped and so did another that approached from nearby. Koji
gave a bit of an annoyed glare at the dead, before turning when
he heard someone land behind him. "There you are. I was worried
you ran off scared." He teased, his humored expression unable to
be seen from the dark material that covered his face completely.
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They made their way into the estate and Koji paused at the edge
of a hallway, seeing a door with multiple guards outside.
"D*mn." He muttered since there was no way they could get
through that way without raising an alarm. They would have to
split up or find a way to distract...
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Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
By: Vamperious Date: June 22, 2020, 11:01 am
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[Color=teal][size=14pt]Sakura Sojoh
Location: Tamuda Estate
Company: Sakura,Koji
Equipment: bow, blow dart reed, all black armor, sakura pin,
kurambit[/color]
[left]
[size=12pt]The nights' air was slightly humid as sweat dripped
down the back of his neck. He was safely concealed in the brush
of the outer houses' tree shade there in the roof. He was
waiting, Koji always just charged in and was never observant.
His partner had been often used to influence him to go harder at
his training, a competition. His Master Sun, often stated that
he was only as good as his weakness amplified by his partner. He
didn't care since he was strong and could care for himself but
he did have an akward soft spot for Koji. Not that he ever told
him, or would be able to- much less be allowed to.
He pursed his lips, trying to get his head back into the mission
as he watched a guard get replaced, meaning it was an early
shift change. He glanced back down, his eyes sited along the bow
strings as koji was creeping along the walkways towards the
target destination.
The guards came around the corner, looking suprised but it
seemed Koji paused, even for that second- it could be lethal. He
let loose an arrow, it hit the shoulder, disabling the sword arm
of the guard for the second Koji needed to recover, before he
quickly strung another arrow and planted it between the man's
eyes.
Feet moving silently he slipped off the roof and over to the
walkway- avoiding leaving prints on the sand and mud. As he
moved he saw another guard rounding the corner, he swiftly
picked up the blow dart pipe he had about his neck and placed a
poison dart, and pegged the man in the neck, dropping him in an
instant.
Dropping down to the floor where Koji was, hearing him mock him
for his tactics of liking to be at a distance. He smirked
beneath his face covering, [color=teal]"Your welcome for saving
you hide." He stated smoothly in a hushed whisper as they
proceeded. As they slipped into the estate, Koji paused, Making
his eyes move to follow his tense back to his shoulders. He was
distracted, but he did his best to focus when Koji looked back
at him. He looked around the cornor and noticed the guards on
duty, multipules. He squinted his eyes a brief moment to see
past them perhaps. He pulled back to be behind the walls,"Shall
we take the high road and go for a window? Avoid the guards?" He
questioned getting in close to Koji, so they could remain close
to silent. Sojoh specialized in quiet combat, out of site and
was lithe enough to get into a window, as he could handle up
close combat but preferred distance. If he could avoid a hand to
hand fight he would as those could be unpredictable and could
cause issues.
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Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: June 22, 2020, 12:38 pm
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Sakura Koji
Location: Tamuda Estate, Hyeyama, Yakutori province, Seojinai
Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh
Equipment: All black armor, Sakura pin, Tanto, throwing knives
Koji glanced back at Sojoh, eyes narrowing at him in thought.
The close proximity between their faces was normal to Koji, even
if he was partial to having men in his face. In private, Koji
preferred the company of men, even if he had no problems
charming his way into a female target's room. After all, an
assassin set aside their personal lives for the sake of the
mission. But Koji often found himself at least sparing a glance
at a stranger on the street or a nobleman at a party. He could
at least admire even if he couldn't touch...But when it came to
Sojoh, that was a line that should never be crossed and he
pushed it from his mind. Relations with brothers or sisters of
the order was strictly forbidden. After all, the Flower Warriors
were never meant to have families, lives outside their work, or
anything that may compromise a mission. Weaknesses were not
allowed and a lover would be a weakness...Even if they were a
brother...Not that Koji would entertain the thought. Quiet giant
Sojoh wouldn't be interested and Koji saw him as just another
person in his life.
He glanced up along the rafters of the ceiling and found there
were windows lining the top of the dark room where Lord Tamuda
was. Alright, that was a plan. Better than wasting more knives
on these morons "Fine. We'll do the stealth idea. Lead the way."
He followed Sojoh up into the rafters, their steps silent as
they moved slowly and easily. Sojoh, despite his height, was
quite the nimble man. He even slipped through the window of the
room that Koji had his doubts that he would be able to slip
through. "Show off." He mumbled, before slipping in behind him.
He landed wrong on the mat flooring, his foot hitting a cushion
on the floor that made his foot slip. He skidded forward and ran
into Sojoh's back with a soft "oof". He froze, waiting to hear
movement from the guards just outside, but nothing came. He
quickly extracted himself from Sojoh's space. They were in Lord
Tamuda's sleeping quarters, his personal space that was always
well guarded. He gestured to the desk in the corner, where no
doubt the document was and then toward a screen where behind it
would be the sleeping form of Lord Tamuda. He raised a brow, as
if asking which Sojoh was taking point on.
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Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
By: Vamperious Date: June 22, 2020, 12:55 pm
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Sakura Sojoh
Location: Tamuda Estate
Company: Sakura,Koji
Equipment: bow, blow dart reed, all black armor, sakura pin,
kurambit
Sojoh studied the eyes of Koji as she looked over his plan,
finding it was the path of least resistance. They quickly moved
into the rafters, moving silently and over the roof. Finding the
larger window, he nodded more to himself before taking a deep
breath, then exhaling it and smoothly and quickly slipping
through the widow's opening. It was a good show of his skill but
he silently landed on the tataki mat, crouching to avoid casting
a showdow. He heard Koji mess things up quickly on his way down
and ran into his back with a soft noise. He of course statyed
still and was tensed, listening for any sound, finding none
thankfully. He glanced over his slimmer shoulders to look at his
partner, finding him moving himself from his persona space, not
that he minded him there.
When Koji motioned for what objective he would take he nodded
towards the sleeping man, letting him know he was to get the
documents.
Crouching he moved silently past the door and towards the
divider, finding the man sleeping silently, seeming to be under
the use of an instance that encouraged sleep. Meaning he was
paranoid and was having issues before, 'He wasn't dumb at
least.' He thought to himself. He slide along the floor by the
wall, watching for any movement. He stayed a distance yet from
the man, selecting a dart with a pretty flower bud on the end.
It would bloom once it was warmed- a calling card of sorts for
the assassins. It was a special dart made with magis, so he knew
to take good care of them. He put it in the tube and glanced
between the shades to see Koji looking into getting the red
folder located. He saw that man was focusing hard on the task.
He was glad that they were on a mission such as this, it was a
good show that even with their differences they could work well
together.
Refocusing his attention, he focused on the man in the palette
by him, seeing his open after a moment and took a deep breath,
expelling the dart, beautiful and lethal into the neck of the
man. He jolted a little, but he did not wake...he would never
wake after this. He moved out of the resting areas and moved
over to the desk and looked at Koji, "Well? Do we have to
linger? They said we only had till dawn to complete this." He
teased with a humored glint to his eyes. He knew picking on Koji
wasnt nice but it got him to react in a way that was fun and
endearing, not to mention Koji picked on him often enough.
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Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: June 22, 2020, 2:10 pm
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Sakura Koji
Location: Tamuda Estate, Hyeyama, Yakutori province, Seojinai
Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh
Equipment: All black armor, Sakura pin, Tanto, throwing knives
Koji gave Sojoh a bow of his head before slipping towards the
desk in the corner. Delicately, Koji got each drawer open and
sifted through document after document. No red envelope to be
found. He started getting frustrated when he got to the final
drawer and found nothing. He let out a stream of curses in his
mind, starting to wonder if their information had been wrong.
Just when he started his second, cursory sweep of the desk, he
head Sojoh speak beside him. The teasing drew Koji’s already
stoked ire, which earned Sojoh a glare that could peel paint.
“Apologies. I didn’t realize that darting a sleeping geezer
wouldn’t take you longer. Your aim is questionable in the
dark...” He said, the cattiness in his tone very easily heard
and obvious. Most thought the pair hated each other and were
confused when they were seen having tea together or talking idly
on the training grounds. Truly, they were competitive and still
cordial, often teasing one another to make the competition light
hearted. However, a part of Koji did refuse to lose to Sojoh in
gaining the title of Lotus...Sojoh was the only one he saw as a
threat to that. But he wouldn’t tell Sojoh that...
He pulled away from the desk with an irritated tisk, till he
noted something odd about a drawer he had disturbed. It was
slightly off kilter and rattled when Koji had moved away from
the desk. He carefully extracted the drawer and found the red
envelope laying beneath the track. After replacing the drawer
and grabbing their prize, Koji motioned with his head towards
the window again. He boosted Sojoh up and then took his offered
hand up when he offered it. The pair went off the property and
into a secluded alley, quickly making their way through the
rooftops and side streets of Seojinai. The city was build
nestled in the mountains with the great Kakora river Cutting
through its center. The palace where the empress sat was at a
higher elevation, built above the great waterfall that fed the
mighty river. The homes and businesses closer to the palace were
quite beautiful and public gardens littered the open spaces near
suspended bridges and water ways. The river front area lower
down the river was usually bustling during the day with markets
and shops. Away from the river was residential areas and further
than that a large wall that surrounded the city, isolating it
from the farmland just beyond. Koji and Sojoh had far to travel
along these rooftops and city scapes, only getting to admire the
city by the light of the moon until they reached the pleasure
district, Nagokobi.
There a tea house sat that all Flowers knew very well. Where the
Blossoms Grow was one of many fronts for the guild in Shirogye
where their members stayed and hid out should they need to lay
low. Only Lotus and Sakura could use the place, as the younger
Flowers were expected to live at the mountain temple hidden away
in Seojinai. Sakuras were allowed freedoms to live in safe
houses and move about the city and foreign countries at whim.
Koji personally just liked the atmosphere here and chose to stay
in this one.
As they slipped in through a hidden cellar door, Koji
approached a woman at a desk in the cellar. She stuck out a hand
expectantly and he slipped her the red envelope before she rose
to scurry off into a back room. She produced a pair of robes and
bags for the men and shooed them towards a dressing area to the
side. After all The Blosom was still a functioning business and
they couldn’t just wander in in their armor.
“And we made it back before dawn...” Koji stared to Sojoh before
he went over to the side room and began to strip. The minute the
mask and cowl came down, Koji tugged off the ribbon that tightly
bound his hair in a bun. The long black strands fell down to his
waist, covering the scars there on his pale back from years of
training and growth into his skills. He pulled off his gloves
and ignored the odd teal tint to his nail beds. Seems the paint
had worn off and he would have to cover them again...He didn’t
like openly exposing himself as a Turquemian as the status was
dangerous. Although not stigmatized as heavily in Seojinai
society, Turquemian blood was still valuable to the right
bidder. Besides, as a Flower Warrior Koji didn’t want to draw
anymore unnecessary attention than he had to...He threw on the
robe and tossed in his armor, not before making sure his Sakura
pin was secured to the inside of his lapel.
Once ready, he turned and caught Sojoh dressing. He admitted he
let his eyes wander a bit discreetly, perhaps lingering a bit
too long on the man’s abs and lower...but he was a man after
all...”Hurry up!” He grumbled with a stretch, as a yawn pulled
through him. “I’m tired and we need to check in.” He glared are
Sojoh impatiently, but had to wait on his partner to request a
room. “Checking in” was done by confirming with the front desk
that all in the party had returned from the mission. It was done
together to show that all parties agreed the mission was done
and that neither was dead or slacking. After simply showing
their pins to the front desk, they would be allowed to take a
room. A shared room of course since space was limited and only
covert solo missions and Lotuses got their own rooms.
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Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
By: Vamperious Date: June 22, 2020, 2:43 pm
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Sakura Sojoh
Location: Tamuda Estate
Company: Sakura,Koji
Equipment: bow, blow dart reed, all black armor, sakura pin,
kurambit
When Koji teased him on taking the easy job he chuckled since a
bit of noise would be tolerated now, the man dead and no likely
to wake. He knew the man was frustrated by not finding the item
of interest. He soon found it however, as he knew he would since
Koji was clever in
His own rights. He followed suit, easily getting out of the
building with well placed team work, it was like they hadn't
been there.
Traveling by foot quickly across the city scape he didn't best
to focus on his footing, knowing that this wasnt a lake side
stroll with Koji, but after a victorious mission, it went
smoothly after all.
When they arrived at the safe house, the closed the grate behind
them quietly, not that any of the drunks around noticed. He
waiting by the door as Kojinpassed off the packet and was passed
their clothes in return. He caught his bag as Koji tossed it to
him. As they entered a side room with a candle to light the
room, he chuckled at the man's teasing. [Color=teal]"That's
because you can run quick enough, if you handle found the
document we might have been there all night."[/color] He teased
back but let it drop with a chuckle since they both picked at
one another for fun, it was never harmful.
Sojoh wouldnt admit that he did watch as Koji took off his cowl
and let his long hair down, it was a pleasant look on him, he
liked it quite a bit. He took to undressing after a moment and
focused on himself as he did have to get all the tiea off. As
the hood came off he shook out his shorter hair, not minding it
that way, his own scars exposed but he didn't mind. When he felt
the eyes on hin, he didnt shy away at all, instead he took his
time as usual and dressed at his own pace. He make sure his pin
was on his robe before throwing his armor in the bag with
Kojis'. They headed up stairs and Sojoh teased the man," well
you wouldn't be so tired if we hadnt taken so long." He teased
but knew it was all in good fun. "I might stay up a bit longer
and play a bit." He stated, after the check in the was. He
mostly decided it was best as he would perhaps get riled up with
Koji there, and he didn't want him to see him being akward and
embaressed. Heading up to the room, he pulled an Ehru from the
cornor and left the room, heading out into the tea house garden,
knowing it would be peaceful out there.
Sitting on a rock by an older tree in the court yard he settled
in and began to pull the bow across the strings and closed his
eyes as he relaxed and played a soft medley. It no doubt,
drifted into the windows of the tea house bur he didn't mind, he
was a skilled player.
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Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: June 22, 2020, 3:23 pm
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Sakura Koji
Location: The Blossom, Shirogye, Seojinai
Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh
Equipment: Robes
Koji saw that Sojoh was in a feisty mood tonight and seemed to
be keen on teasing Koji’s timing. Well, as the older of the
pair, though hardly the more mature because of Elvi genetics,
Koji felt himself cocking a brow at him. “Sure sure, old man.
When next time maybe you get the document and I go after the
non-moving targets. If you think you could do better, partner.”
He let Check-In procede before he was given a room and told that
beds were already prepared for them. Koji expected Sojoh to
follow, as there was no way the man wasn’t tired. However, Sojoh
seemed to want to go play that instrument of his. Honestly, Koji
didn’t care what Sojoh decided to do with his time. It was his
to keep and perhaps better than way anyways...
After a shrug, he headed to the room and all but flipped onto
the pallet there. Although exhausted, sleep evaded him for one
reason or another. Mostly because of memories, some because of
his mind racing, and others because he knew he would be seeing
his master tomorrow. Cho-Hui was not a warm woman, at least not
in the sense that one would expect a mother figure. She was
instead sharp, tactful, and able to put people in their place
with a simple glare. She was hard on Koji. Always had been since
the time she rescued him from the black market. Although Koji
saw her as a mentor and a parent, he held no love for the woman
beyond respect. That was the boundary dictated by the Warrior’s
way. Even if he knew this, it made his seeing her again after so
long awkward. He wasn’t sure if he would be able to calm his
nerves enough to sleep...Until he heard music drifting into the
room. The soft sounds of the music made him roll over and gaze
towards the window. Somewhere out there in the garden, he knew
Sojoh would be playing and letting to world frown out to the
sound of music. His long fingers would hold the bow that
caressed the strings and his strangely piercing eyes would be
shut in concentration. He always had this serene look when he
played, one that even calmed Koji’s fire. He felt a half smile
tug at his lips as he curled into the pallet, letting the music
help him drift off to sleep..
~~~
By the time morning came, Koji was still passed out on his
pallet. The late night before had consumed most of his sleeping
time. That caused him to oversleep, snoring softly into the
pillow beneath him as he sprawled across the covers
unceremoniously. He was an admittedly rough sleeper and didn’t
look the prettiest when out like this. Not even the sun pouring
in from the windows seemed to perturb the man...
Downstairs the tea house was bustling with customers. Some new,
some locals, and some Flower Warriors recuperating from
missions. A woman sat with her hands cradled around a tea cup,
her narrowed eyes and tapping foot. Where was Koji? She had
summoned him to meet with her this morning...
She spotted Sojoh walking by and rose, calling out to him with
her very clear piercing voice. “Sojoh, a moment.” Lotus Cho-Hui
called, her expression set in a serious frown. “Have you seen
Koji anywhere? I was informed he made it back from your
mission...” She asked, as she knew the boys were often around
each other.
Cho-Hui:
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Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
By: Vamperious Date: June 22, 2020, 3:50 pm
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Sakura Sojoh
Location: tea house/safe house
Company: Sakura,Koji
Equipment: Comfortable robes, sakura pin, kurambit
[ ] Sojoh had come to bed after about twenty minutes, knowing
full and well Koji often had issues sleeping after a mission, so
he decided to play as it often put the man to ease. He came into
the room quietly and settled into his own bed, watching Koji
sleep, even if he wasnt a graceful sleeper, he liked the man.
As the sun rose, he naturally woke up, even if he only got a few
hours or rest. He dressed properly and stretched before heading
down stairs to get some food however, it seemed Koji's master
was there. He bowed deeply to the woman. When asked at Koji, he
nodded," Of course, he taken with morning meditations, I shall
fetch him. Please enjoy your tea master Cho-Hui while I fetch
your diciple." He stated very graciously as he was an elegant
young man. He went up stairs and stood there trying to decide
the best way to wake the man. She stood over the man and decided
beating him with a stick was too mean so he kneeled down and
brushed some hair from his face. It caused him to stir but not
wake. Glancing down he noticed the minor blowing of his nails.
He had often noticed this after the man did magis, but never
commented. He brought the hand to his lips and blew on them
lightly, letting his own magis, the slight liph magis he did
possess pass form his lips to the mans' hands, to heal the
blueing to heal him. He did so wirh both hands before seeing if
the man wake awake yet.
Alas he was not, he pursed his lips and pinched his cheek,"Hey
get up! Your master is here, I told her you were meditating so
get up and get your face on." He stated with an annoyed sound
but it sounded more humored then anything. He separated himself
since he didn't want him to know he noticed his hands.
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Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: June 22, 2020, 5:01 pm
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Sakura Koji
Location: The Blossom, Shirogye, Seojinai
Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh
Equipment: Robes
Koji felt a brush to his face and then a sudden warm breeze on
his hands. What was that? He snuffled into the pillow, eyes
squeezing shut as he tried to squeeze out anymore sleep that he
could get. Instead, he felt a pinch to a cheek that woke him up
in a startle. Thankfully Sojoh stepped back before Koji could
get him with the knife under his pillow. His eyes were wide and
steeled for danger, but he stopped himself from reacting. He
blushed deeply in embarrassment as he gathered himself back
together. That was a lapse of control...it shouldn't have
happened in front of Sojoh. He blinked at the news that Sojoh
covered for him with his master and that drew a shock to him.
"Oh sh*t I overslept!" He got to his feet and quickly
straightened himself out. His hair was tied out of his face and
he spared a look back at Sojoh, who no doubt was watching him
fuss and flutter around with satisfaction that he had messed
up...right? Then why did he cover for him?
"Th-Thanks." He said briefly, sparing a look back at Sojoh
before he went out the door.
When he made it to the table, Cho-Hui was waiting for him and
looking expectant. She took one look at the sleep in the corner
of him eyes and hummed in dissatisfaction. So the boy Sojoh was
lying for him. Not good...but that did show they at least
respected each other a little more than she expected. After all,
when first placed together Koji had been livid. Now, well, she
had seen a mellowing in her pupil that she hadn't seen before.
"Good afternoon, Koji. I am glad to see you could be pulled away
from your meditations." She said and he gave her a flighty and
knowing smile. She offered him some tea before deciding to
continue. "I am impressed with your progress and Sojoh's. The
documents you recovered will help our cause greatly in thwarting
the Oniigai's hold in Shirogye. For now, the documents will be
analyzed and you two may have the day off to rest. Though be
prepared tomorrow. You will have another assignment and will
need to meet at the temple to receive it." Koji gave a bow to
his master, but found it strange that they would need to go to
the temple to get another mission. This one must have been
important...As they spoke and drank tea, he soon decided to man
up and ask his question. He looked expectantly, knowing he was
not allowed to speak unless the Lotus spoke first.
"What is on your mind, Koji? You have the look of a man with
purpose..." She asked and he gave her a bow of his head to
apologize. Best to ask forgiveness now than let this opportunity
pass him by.
"Lotus, I wish to ask...Has there been any word on who will be
replacing Lotus Togaido?" Cho-Hui looked up from her drink,
peering over her glasses with a critical gaze.
"I have not offered your name up to participate in the trials.
If that is what you are asking. You still have much to prove,
young Sakura." He blinked, unable to help that he gripped his
leg tightly beneath the table, his temper simmering. How...How
could she not think he was ready? He was one of the best Sakura
they had and he did everything she asked. How was he still not
worthy? Before he could prod her for more, Cho-Hui rose, patting
her lips with the napkin there.
"My dear Koji, it was so good getting to see you again. We must
do this again soon." Koji nodded swiftly and silently. Knowing
that is was rude to argue, he simply let the anger die on his
tongue and bowed to her. As she left, Koji bit his lip and
turned on his heels, deciding to cut his losses and go to the
secluded public dojo nearby to practice his fighting stances. It
devolved into beating the hell out of a practice dummy, venting
his anger out enough that he didn't hear anyone entering the
gym.
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Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
By: Vamperious Date: June 22, 2020, 5:10 pm
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Sakura Sojoh
Location: tea house/safe house
Company: Sakura,Koji
Equipment: Comfortable robes, sakura pin, kurambit
Sojoh wasn't too far from them and heard the issues, but he had
an idea of that already. He drank his own tea and relaxed,
glancing as Koji left to no doubt vent. After a bit, he followed
to the dojo- knowing his habits been enough. He also allowed him
time to get his frustrations out.
Entering the dojo, he leaned agaisnt the wall watching His
friend beat the hell out a dummy. When Koji stood after a
moment, Sojoh offered him some water from the ladle, seeing he
looked a little tired.[ color=teal] "Koji, I finally find you.
Playing with dolls- shameful." [/color]He teased but he had a
light hearted smirk to it. He rolled his shoulders back and
motioned to the sodden swords for practicing. "Shall we?" He
asked smoothly wondering if he had any more energy, since he was
often hung ho about his aggression.
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