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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Kimcora Date: June 22, 2020, 5:48 pm
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       Sakura Koji
       Location: dojo, Shirogye, Seojinai
       Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh
       Equipment: Robes, sakura pin, tanto
       Koji's attention flicked to Sojoh as he entered, currently
       panting and glaring as sweat gathered on his brow. He looked
       fiery and angry, like his temple boiled just below the surface.
       But in his odd, teal colored eyes, there was a pain there. One
       he didn't know how to express nor deal with. So he took it out
       with violence...The only thing beyond the lessons that he felt
       he was good at... The mocking made him grit his teeth, even if
       deep down he knew this wasn't malicious. But the angry part of
       him started blaming him...Sojoh should have all the right to
       tease him. He probably had more favor from the Lotuses than he
       did. Who wouldn't like the stoic, put together man that showed
       grace in his missions rather than a fiery liability? He
       swallowed hard, knowing that line of thinking wasn't fair, but
       it fed the anger inside... "Seriously. I don't need this right
       now." He muttered and turned his attention back to the dummy.
       However, when Sojoh grabbed a pair of wooden swords and offered
       a spar, something inside Koji tensed. He couldn't back down from
       a challenge...Not to Sojoh. He took the sword rather forcefully
       before giving Sojoh a look of challenge. "You're on, old man."
       When they were both armed and sounded off that they were ready,
       Koji launched into an attack first. He ran at Sojoh, getting in
       his space before making a jab for his arm to smack the blade
       away, following that with a quick successional strike agains
       this person. Koji was light and agile, but obviously his anger
       was influncing him to throw hits a bit harder and dodge less.
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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Vamperious Date: June 22, 2020, 5:56 pm
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       Sakura Sojoh
       Location: tea house/safe house
       Company: Sakura,Koji
       Equipment: Comfortable robes, sakura pin, kurambit
       When Koji accepted ths duel, he got excited, his eyes crinkling
       lightly at the happiness that he friend wanted to spar. He got
       into a stance quickly and easily fended off the attacks, even
       finding time to swat him back. It was a bit of a fight, but
       after a few bouts, Sojoh tripped his partner and pinned him to
       the floor, hands on his wrist to pin him, strattling the man's
       center to keep him pinned better. He gave a grin at the man on
       the floor. "Well now, isnt this a pleasant sight." He stated
       more along the lines of a pervert but it might have been taken
       that he liked to watch him lose. He didn't mind either way, but
       he expected koji to fight back still, the man was feisty after
       all. He took a brief second to lean in a little more to taunt
       the man again however- knowing he was a sucker for gloating.
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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Kimcora Date: June 22, 2020, 6:57 pm
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       Sakura Koji
       Location: dojo, Shirogye, Seojinai
       Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh
       Equipment: Robes, sakura pin, tanto
       The two were locked in a fierce spar that very clearly placed
       the two as skilled. When things got a bit more heated, Koji was
       surprised when Sojoh tripped him and sent him onto his back on
       the floor. He wriggled in his grip as he was pinned to the
       floor. He glared up at Sojoh as he taunted him, thinking that he
       was pushing his buttons about winning him over. Even if the
       image of Sojoh towering over him stirred something in Koji that
       he wasn't sure was right. It must have been wrong...this was
       Sojoh... However, that gave him a wicked idea to get the man
       off. One that his master had taught him in a different class for
       a different use, but same concept. Distract your target with
       seduction and you could get ahead of them. His eyes hooded as he
       gazed up into Sojoh's face, his smile charming and listless.
       "Can't complain about the view either but..." He said with
       suggestion heavy in his tone before leaning up to put his face
       closer to his ear, glad the man had leaned down to gloat more.
       "It feels better when I'm on top." He sensed a tension form in
       Sojoh that he assumed was from shock. That was his distraction
       he needed! He used that opportunity to headbut him and grabbed
       Sojoh's wrists. He rolled with him, pinning Sojoh down and gave
       him a playful grin. "See told you it's better with me on top."
       He cackled before letting the man up and getting to his feet.
       "Alright, I'll call it a draw. My head hurts now. You're skull's
       too fr*cking thick." He grumbled as he rubbed his forehead that
       was a bit red from smacking it against Sojoh's. "Thanks...for
       covering and the spar. I needed that."
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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Vamperious Date: June 22, 2020, 7:06 pm
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       Sakura Sojoh
       Location: tea house/safe house
       Company: Sakura,Koji
       Equipment: Comfortable robes, sakura pin, kurambit
       The one thing Sojoh never expected to come from koji was a
       relaxed look, one that complemented his more fair features
       looking at him of all people. As he spoke about a view, he
       stopped himself form leaning tok much, more afraid he would
       druel on his friend. When he mentioned something feeling any
       sort of way when Koji was on 'top' make the man's back to stiff,
       not to mention his body to hear up at the Mere idea of such a
       comment to him...his face flushed as he was rolled over, his
       body reacting with out his concentration as he was definatly
       distracted by his words. Sojoh didn't even seem to notice the
       head but after all as he was still blushing. He eventually sat
       up, shaking his head more in humor that Koji was joking with
       him. When he thanked him for the cover and the spar he
       nodded,"Of course. What are partners for?" He asked with a
       softer look, his blush dying down, his mind having gotten
       control of itself and he got his body to relax. He stood and
       they went back to the tea house to enjoy some tea. It was
       obvious they two were relaxing and enjoying some quiet but the
       man playing the strings with the band was terrible, much to
       sojoh's complaining about it.
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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Kimcora Date: June 22, 2020, 9:07 pm
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       Sakura Koji
       Location: The tea house, Shirogye, Seojinai
       Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh
       Equipment: Robes, sakura pin, tanto
       The night at the tea house had been a good comfort, nice and
       quiet after the long day before. It was times like these that
       Koji liked, even if he was a bit of a partier when he got the
       opportunity. But it was nice, just getting to talk easily about
       things that didn't matter or were easy. Not dwelling on the
       Lotus position. By the time morning came and they went to the
       temple, Koji was feeling ready for whatever this mission was....
       [center]
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       Absolutely not!
       Koji's expression was stone faced as Lotus Cho-Hui explained
       their mission and introduced them to their charge. They were
       going to be guarding the Empress's son and guiding him to the
       Masunai province for the Child Festival there. Koji just looked
       at the kid there, having his servant tend to him as he
       complained. They were to protect him with their lives and they
       were trusted because they had proven to be an efficient team
       together. Koji glanced at Sojoh, wondering what he thought of
       this turn of events...As usual he was stone-faced and quiet.
       They bowed as Cho-Hui left them with the boy and his servant.
       The servant came forwards, bowing to the two men with a shy
       smile. "Hello noble warriors. Thank you for guiding the prince
       and I to Masunai. My name is Jae-Fumi. Call me Fumi." She said
       sweetly before batting her eyes at Sojoh. Koji's brow quirked
       and he was slightly irritated how vapid this woman seemed. They
       were in their armor so all that really showed was their eyes,
       which seemed taken with his... She seemed to realize she was
       staring and blushed. "The carriage is outside. Horses have been
       provided to you, of course." She said as she scurried back to
       the young master to watch over him.
       "Ridiculous...Baby sitting?" Koji muttered to Sojoh since he was
       still irritated that this was to be their mission. It would be
       about 4 days as Masunai and that was 4 days too long in his
       opinion...
       Jae-Fumi (Fumi):
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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Vamperious Date: June 23, 2020, 7:59 am
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       Sakura Sojoh
       Location: temple grounds
       Company: Sakura,Koji
       Equipment: full armor, sakura pin, kurambit, bow, blow dart
       reed, Ehru.
       The evening with Koji was as always a pleasure, since the man
       was a good friend of his. As they traveled in the morning, Sojoh
       made sure to bring his Ehru as he detested traveling with out,
       since it calmed him and helped settle his mind at night. The
       temple grounds were still kept well, the novices working hard to
       please their masters. He smirked as he remembered how time there
       well enough still. His own master, Lotus Sun was there today,
       and he intended to greet her. He went and put his things down
       and went to see if he could find her, but was unable to in the
       time he was allotted before a meeting were to be held.
       He went to the meeting with Koji's master and got a mission
       brief. He looked a little suprised but nodded, since who was he
       to argue on an assignment? It seemed Koji for one was, but he
       didn't comment. As they were introduced Sojih got a smile on his
       lips briefly, bowing to the Lotus before him as she left. When
       the servent came forward and greeted them, Sojoh bowed briefly
       to the woman before glancing at the boy, he seemed young but
       that just meant he was still childish and it was best to not
       push him, else he had a feeling the boy would fight them. As the
       woman introduced herself and attempted to flirt with him he gave
       a nod, "Pleasure to meet you Fumi. You can call me Sakura. As my
       title dictates." He stated since he didnt care for the woman,
       and he usually wasn't a fan of women calling his name, well
       except his master but when she did it was usually a punishment.
       Behind them approached Lotus Sun, hearing Koji mutter but Sojoh
       felt the hair on the back of his neck stand up, making him duck
       on instinct. A large fan wacked Koji on the back on the head,
       not hard but it did sting a bit. [B]"Talking disgracefully
       Koji?"[/b] She asked with some humor as she saw Sojoh sensed her
       presence. Her diciple turned ans bowed deeply to the plain
       looking woman there, seeing she looked relaxed today. "Master
       Sun, it brings me great pleasure to see you today."  He stated
       softly his head still bowed. Sun chuckled and patted his
       head,"Yes yes, you have improved, you didnt get hit today." She
       teased ths boy since he lacked in detection sometimes with his
       head in the clouds. "I came to see you off, but was hoping you
       would have played for me before you left, but it seemed your
       charges are ready to begin, so after your check in, play for
       me." She stated with a smile. That was more of a code that she
       would be at ths next safe house waiting for them to report, that
       and she did wish to hear the boy play as he were a wonderful
       musician.
       They made sure things were secured and then mounted up. As they
       began, it wasn't too long before the boy wished a break, much to
       Sojoh's slight irritation. So they found a place, setting out
       pillows and snacks for the child who wanted to look at their
       weapons, mostly Koji's who looked akward. Sojoh came over to the
       boys and smiled, pulling his mask down to speak better for the
       child. "That's a tanto blade, very sharp, koji here is very
       talented with that blade. Hes also got throwing knives."  He
       stated to the boy who looked interested in the blades. "That's
       cool, my mother said I can have what ever I want, I want his
       sword." He stated on a blunt and childishly demanding way. Sojoh
       chuckled,"If you took his blade how is he able to protect you?
       How about you can have one of mine? " he off offered but he
       seemed to think. "If I have one of yours how can you protect
       me?" He stated getting a knowing nod from Sojoh," Oh, you are
       correct your highness. My sincere apologies. Perhaps once this
       trip is through?" He offered getting a more enthusiastic nod
       from the child. He smirked before looking over at Koji, happy he
       talked the boy out of the blade.
       Lotus Sun:
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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Kimcora Date: June 23, 2020, 10:05 am
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       Sakura Koji
       Location: Traveling road, Nonju Province, Seojinai
       Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh
       Equipment: Armor, sakura pin, tanto, throwing knives, a bad
       attitude
       Koji sat across from the prince, looking exactly how most would
       expect him to with a child near him. While he got along fine
       with people, Koji never quite had a normal upbringing and
       therefore didn’t really know how to interact with children. They
       were fussy and unpredictable, something he didn’t quite like. He
       could read and understand people his own age and older
       better...It made him feel more secure in his interactions and
       less like he was going to screw something up. He absentmindedly
       brushed the area on the back of his head where Master Sun
       smacked him. The woman was as quiet as Sojoh was and honestly
       was a mystery to him. He could never tell if she was joking or
       being serious...Either way, getting caught in his displeasure
       was a Camelia’s mistake and he wouldn’t let it happen again.
       So when the brat started demanding his weapon after observing
       the small sword, Koji bristled and looked ready to say something
       to the effect of ‘Well mommy could get you your own’ but Sojoh
       beat him to the punch. The complimenting was a bit much, but he
       would admit it eased his anger some. Sojoh actually thought
       highly of him...? He let the thought drop and watched Sojoh tame
       the child and even get him to look excited. Dare he admit it,
       but it was cute seeing Sojoh get the child to smile.
       “So kids you’re great with, but everyone else...?” He asked,
       giving Sojoh a soft questioning look as he was genuinely curious
       how his friend could be so quiet around others but kids he
       seemed to have the right words to say.
       As if conversation summoned her, Fumi was back with some water
       for the prince, her big doe eyes going to Sojoh’s face that was
       exposed. She looked enamored, every Sakura could easily see that
       by just reading her body language. “How sweet of you. His
       highness has a few blades from the Yakutori province. Adoring
       fine craftsmanship seems to be a family trait.” She said,
       batting her eyes. It was a double meaning since the child seemed
       to like Sojoh and she found him very nicely crafted. “You are
       quite good with children. Do you have any of your own?” She
       asked since most were not familiar with the warrior lifestyle.
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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Vamperious Date: June 23, 2020, 10:24 am
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       Sakura Sojoh
       Location: forest camp
       Company: Koji, Fumi, the prince
       Equipment: full armor, sakura pin, kurambit, bow, blow dart
       reed, Ehru.
       When koji decided to speak on his people skills he pursed his
       lips at him,"You are good with the old men, I'm better with
       childen."  He chided him before moving to replace his face mask
       but it seemed this servent took every opportunity to get a
       glance at him, and to be over complimenting. He had to admit it
       was nice but he would have preferred it from Koji. As the woman
       moved onto another question for him he shook his head,"I do not.
       That is not our way or our life style." He stated smoothly
       before moving away from them and going to check the perimeter,
       leaving Koji and Fumi there as the prince went to look into the
       food.
       He took a drink of water from the spring, feeling relaxed in the
       nature but wanted to get moving again.
       It wasnt before lon the got the child to want to move on, again
       shutting down the advances from the woman. He wasnt comfortable
       with them, especially in front of Koji- much less on the job.
       As night began to fall, they boys set up camp and got a fire
       started, Koji going to hunt, mostly for their own food- since
       they did not it wish to use the princes' stores. As the food was
       cooking Sojoh got out his instrument and began to play a soft
       song. It was calm but light enough to not sound sad. It was one
       he knew Koji liked since he often hummed it when he drank.
       Song:
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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Kimcora Date: June 23, 2020, 5:39 pm
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       Sakura Koji
       Location: Traveling road, Nonju Province, Seojinai
       Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh
       Equipment: Armor, sakura pin, tanto, throwing knives, a bad
       attitude
       Koji gave a chuckle at his insinuation. “You’re right. That’s
       why we’re on a team.” He raised a brow at the servant’s
       shameless flirting, especially when she looked slightly offended
       and disappointed that Sojoh wasn’t paying attention to her. It
       seem to make her cross, especially with Koji as it seemed that
       her interest spoke so easily with him or seem to prefer his
       company. Koji noticed the woman become a little short with him
       occasionally, to which he would either glare Or make a snippy
       comment back. Most of all Koji simply ignored her and went about
       his business as if this were no other mission. That meant
       spending time hunting and sitting by the fire with his partner.
       As they waited for dinner to cook, Koji saw Sojoh pull out his
       instrument and began to play. Koji perked up at the tune. A
       smile pulling at his lips, he began to hum along quietly. “I
       used to hear that tune on the delivery missions Lotus Cho-Hui
       had me doing. It was my first missions in the theater district.
       And I hadn’t really heard music before that...such a pretty
       tune...” he reminisced on being a young teen, staring with wife
       eyes at the performers playing in the street and how beautiful
       the sound had been. He almost felt he was back to that time by
       just hearing Sojoh play. “So, how did you pick up music? I know
       they let us learn the arts...but did you earn it before you
       joined or...”
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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Vamperious Date: June 23, 2020, 6:09 pm
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       Sakura Sojoh
       Location: forest camp
       Company: Koji, Fumi, the prince
       Equipment: full armor, sakura pin, kurambit, bow, blow dart
       reed, Ehru.
       When he heard Koji hum along softly he smiled softly, since a
       musician loved that others enjoyed their music. "I learned when
       I was young, I wasnt the best but master Sun allowed me to
       learn, stated it helped make me more graceful." He stated
       smoothly before focusing on playing again. The prince was
       listening to the music and soon fell asleep, easily. It was a
       bit later when the servent offered them something to drink, he
       accepted and apologized for seeming rude before as it was part
       of the mission to focus.
       They ate, however Koji didn't seem the need to drink, even if
       Sojoh didn't mind drinking some, since Koji was taking the first
       watch. Sojoh did feel the eyes on the woman on him, as he drank-
       he felt the drink was probably dosed with something. He had
       already checked his bag and found that all his usual remedies
       were missing, oddly since he always carried them. He sighed and
       made his way over to Koji, laying down by him and relaxed. "You
       know, I feel like I can Express myself better when I play the
       Ehru, like it can sing the words for me when my lips fail me."
       He murmured to koji since he was feeling odd. "My remedies are
       all gone." He stated next but chuckled about it. So much for a
       ninja- he allowed himself to be drugged.
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