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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Kimcora Date: June 25, 2020, 12:17 pm
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       Sakura Koji
       Location: Traveling road, Nonju Province, Seojinai
       Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh, Fumi, Prince Yusai
       Equipment: Armor, sakura pin, tanto, throwing knives
       Fumi blinked at his comment about having a woman in his life and
       it being his master. What kind of backwards mess was that?
       Koji smirked at that news that Lotus Sun was the only woman in
       his life. That was funny enough since Sun was a very nurturing
       woman to Sojoh and it was clear the two had a bond. He almost
       envied that bond, even if with Cho-Hui he knew she cared for
       him. She wouldn’t have invested her time and energy in him if
       she didn’t...Though he did wish she showed it more deep down.
       The woman that Sojoh eventually found would have to be someone
       special. Hopefully not Fumi.
       “Then perhaps she won’t mind a friend? we could grab a drink as
       friends in Masunai?” Fumi offered which made Koji raise a
       suspicious brow. He would be sure to be close at hand if that
       ever happened...
       When things settled down, Koji actually made an effort with the
       boy. He showed him the tanto, explaining a little of how it
       worked. It was made for piercing heavy armor and bringing down
       big targets. Hence why Koji enjoyed it. He let the young prince
       hold the weapon, though he got a bit worried when he was messing
       with the blade. He pulled it away and let the boy go to bed. As
       the erhu played in the softness of the night, Koji’s eyes began
       to drift close as he struggled to keep awake. It was clear he
       was exhausted by the way he began leaning forward and almost
       fell over. He rubbed the sleep from his eyes and gave Sojoh a
       softer look. “Smooth move with the servant girl. I didn’t think
       her jaw could drop that far.” He said with a smirk before he
       yawned. “Tomorrow when we get to Masunai...we should...get
       a...drink and enjoy the festival.” He said around yawns as his
       eyes drifted shut.
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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Vamperious Date: June 25, 2020, 12:26 pm
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       Sakura Sojoh
       Location: forest camp, Traveling road, Nonju Province, Seojinai
       Company: Koji, Fumi, the prince
       Equipment: full armor, sakura pin, kurambit, bow, blow dart
       reed, Ehru.
       When Fumi got the point he was relieved, but only gave a non
       committal response to the drinks- much less a friend comment.
       His master would have dismissed Fumi in a brink of a eye, he had
       seen the woman shove people off bridges before into water ways
       over merely looking in his direction, he wasn't dumb enough to
       even make friends that could be used as a weapon against him. As
       Koji seemed to settle in to sleep, actually requesting they get
       a drink , he smiled lightly. "Master Sun thinks of me as a
       child, dont get it twisted." He stated smoothly since he knew
       Koji's own master treated him the same. At the request to enjoy
       the festival he nodded," I'll plan to spend it with you then.
       Get some sleep Koji, I'll keep watch." He states softly as the
       ehru drew a softer sound as he played a lower tones song to help
       lul the man to sleep.
       As the night progressed, he did a few rounds about the camp,
       eventually deciding to practice his martial arts as the sun rose
       to keep himself awake. He was half dressed as he did this, his
       chest glistening in sweat as he was trying to be firm in his
       practice.
       #Post#: 1171--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Kimcora Date: June 25, 2020, 8:57 pm
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       Sakura Koji
       Location: Traveling road, Nonju Province, Seojinai
       Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh, Fumi, Prince Yusai
       Equipment: Armor, sakura pin, tanto, throwing knives
       Koji fell asleep the to the sounds of the Ehru floating through
       the air, especially now that he was calm that he wouldn’t be
       alone with that Fumi chick. He curled up by the fire, passing
       out hard as he usually did with most times. Sprawled our and a
       bit of a mess. He awoke only with the need to pee and rose up in
       a groggy state. After dealing with his business, as he stumbled
       his way over back to camp, he caught sight of Sojoh practicing
       his fighting stances. To be honest, in his half awake state, he
       found himself admiring the man for all that he was and what he
       could see. How was it that he could remain so focused and driven
       to practice early in the morning? Not to mention...had Sojoh
       really grown all that much? Had he really packed on all that
       muscle? Maybe it was just...he never really took the time to
       really consider him the way he did in the early morning light.
       He moved over to the man after a bit of watching—well admiring.
       It made his heart beat quicken and his heart feel like it
       dropped to his stomach. But he couldn’t really allow that to
       stop him from seeing what was up. “Your elbow isn’t high
       enough.” Koji said as he walked by him, a coy smirk on his lips
       as he moved around him. “And you could have kicked higher...I’ve
       seen you do it before.” He wasn’t trying to push his buttons or
       really insult him. He was just in a good mood now that he had
       sleep, and perhaps a part of him wanted to flirt with the man.
       Even if he knew nothing would come of it and it was just
       harmless playfulness...
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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Vamperious Date: June 26, 2020, 6:50 am
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       Sakura Sojoh
       Location: forest camp, Traveling road, Nonju Province, Seojinai
       Company: Koji, Fumi, the prince
       Equipment: full armor, sakura pin, kurambit, bow, blow dart
       reed, Ehru.
       He was focused. [I]breath in, pause center- exhale.[/i] he hadnt
       heard Koji come over, but he seemed to correct his postures, his
       eyes darted his his face to catch his expression being coy and
       teasing. He smirked at him,"Says the man who can snore loud
       enough to scare away bears." He stated smoothly moving into
       another stance. "As for how high I can get my legs, I never
       noticed you paying that close attention before." He teased the
       man back since he figured Kojinwas in the mood for banter this
       morning, and he was always willing to oblige the man. "Master
       Sun, always said the best time to hone ones strength is in the
       morning before the world wakea so you can be more prepared for
       the day, in the silence of the dawn." He stated eloquently to
       Koji as she finished his stances and did the final exhale,
       relaxing. His body was covered in sweat but he didn't mind."I'm
       going to the river for a few moments to wash off, please take a
       few minutes to watch the camp?" He asked as she picked up his
       clothes and started walking to the river a few places away. He
       had not shame on his body or his scars. He stripped down easily
       in full view of the camp and got into the water. It was chilly
       but he didn't mind, it helped keep his mind off the man flirting
       with him.
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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Kimcora Date: June 26, 2020, 10:17 am
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       Sakura Koji
       Location: Traveling road, Nonju Province, Seojinai
       Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh, Fumi, Prince Yusai
       Equipment: Armor, sakura pin, tanto, throwing knives
       When Sojoh calles him out for a little banter, Koji gave a small
       shrug. No sense in not trying. He pushed some hair from his face
       when he said he was going to bathe and that made Koji simply
       nod. “Alright.” He moved room keep an eye on the camp and even
       found that little miss servant girl Fumi had been watching too.
       They both spared each other a glare before going about their
       business. She gave a little gasp, her face turning bright red
       and her eyes glinting with a longing at something she saw behind
       Koji. Koji turned and caught sight of Sojoh bathing and looking
       much like one of the perfectly sculpted ‘performers’ at a bath
       house. It made Koji’s stomach drop, his heart flutter, and heat
       immediately floor areas it shouldn’t. He quickly turned and went
       about his watch as he knew better than that. This was a friend.
       A friend! What was wrong with him?
       “You know he won’t find you attractive. You’re such a plain man
       and Cursed.” He heard Fumi state with a hint of venom to her
       tone. Koji blinked then realized what was going on. The blood
       rushing had given up his attraction and the blueness of his
       nails gave away his status. He quickly shot the woman a dirty
       look before stalking off to go calm down by meditating while he
       kept watch on anything but Sojoh.
       Finally they got on the road a while later and began to see the
       first sign of villages and large forests. They reached the town
       of Taemori, their destination, which was marked by a statue of
       Moriko guarding the gates. The beautiful Celestial sat cupping a
       budding tree in her hands, her visage carved from wood that
       looked centuries old but still hadn’t lost its detail. But that
       was the skill of Masunai craftsmanship. They got to the nearby
       town road where they were greeted by a portly man that was
       dressed in finery, a thin and delicate looking woman, and their
       child And a crowd of servants. “Greetings, your highness and
       welcome to Taemori.” The man bellowed with a deep bow that his
       family mimicked the gesture. “I, Otori Masunai, welcome you to
       our village. The pride of Masunai and home to the lovely
       festival you are gracing, your highness.” Koji wanted to roll
       his eyes at all the pageantry but knew it had to be done. The
       rich and wealthy of Seojinai still controlled everything,
       especially the original 4 families which controlled each
       province under the empress. So they had to suck up to the royal
       family, even though Koji was sure they were biding their time
       Until one of their own ascended the throne.
       They soon were shown to a park where other noble families
       gathered for the festivities. There kites were flown, performers
       entertained the children, and it seemed like large picnics were
       going on. It was a festival about family and children after all,
       of which Koji had neither. To him this was just another excuse
       for people to run around and spend money.
       #Post#: 1182--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Vamperious Date: June 26, 2020, 12:30 pm
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       Sakura Sojoh
       Location: forest camp, Traveling road, Nonju Province, Seojinai
       Company: Koji, Fumi, the prince
       Equipment: full armor, sakura pin, kurambit, bow, blow dart
       reed, Ehru.
       Sojoh had seen the brief exchange between Fumi and Koji. He made
       a small pinched face at that but decided Koji was okay since he
       didn't respond to the women. He got dried off and dressed and
       soon they were on the road, intending to make their destination
       that day. It was fairly quick, thankfully The servent was
       getting on his nerves with her looks and questions. He kept a
       watchful eye on the crowd as they were greeted, and avoided
       being acknowledged. As they eventually got to the park, he
       glanced over at Koji and how almost out of place he seemed. He
       moved up closer to Koji with a sly smile,"After this we should
       get a drink, you look out of place here, well we both do." He
       stated trying to find a similar ground to Level worh Koji at the
       moment.
       #Post#: 1192--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Kimcora Date: June 26, 2020, 6:25 pm
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       Sakura Koji
       Location: Traveling road, Nonju Province, Seojinai
       Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh, Fumi, Prince Yusai
       Equipment: Armor, sakura pin, tanto, throwing knives
       Koji had been watching the area around him awkwardly, looking
       for any sign of trouble as the young prince was basically taken
       in by the Masunai head family to enjoy the festivities with
       them. That left them to simply wait until they were to guide him
       to the home to stay with them. Then perhaps they would be
       allowed a reprieve to enjoy themselves. After all, a festival
       was a festival and that meant fun at night for the adults at
       least. But for now, he was stuck watching and being confused by
       the oddness of it all. Most Warriors knew the guild as their
       family, but they were never this affectionate or had fun
       together quite this much. Lacking parents or a home bound them
       to order through loyalty and safety. But that didn’t stop Koji
       from wondering what it must be like. To have a person that cared
       for you more in the world than you realized, someone you cared
       for because they raised you, and a bond to someone that wasn’t
       at the price of your life and soul. It brought him back to the
       first time he called Cho-Hui ‘mother’ as a child and he had been
       scolded heavily for it, even as a five year old not knowing any
       better. She was his ‘Master’ and ‘Mentor’, not his family or
       mother...And Koji was quick to realize that line and never cross
       it. After all, the Warriors were not allowed to have families or
       children of their own. He understood why. Their jobs left them
       in peril constantly. Why put a family through your death or put
       them in harms way if someone discovered your identity and
       theirs. You effectiveness as a killer changed when you couldn’t
       follow orders because you were no longer solely loyal to the
       order.
       Besides, Koji didn’t need that life. He wasn’t interested in
       women and was terrible wi  th children. But he did long at times
       for a stable relationship or something that wasn’t a fleeting
       one night stand. But he couldn’t have that...and cursed himself
       for wishing for that when he saw a couple, two women, with a
       child perched in one of their laps. He shook his head and turned
       his attention to the sky briefly, where a dragon kite sailed
       overhead. He jumped a little when Koji spoke, his eyes flicking
       to the man. He was offering drinks after this and that was a
       relief for Koji. Even if he  did balk when he said he looked out
       of place. “Well we both know I’m not one for crowds of children.
       Out of place is an understatement when it comes to the way we
       were raised, right?” He then looked to Sojoh with a softer smile
       since he could see the man was trying to cheer him up. “That
       drink sounds great actually. As long as your buying the first
       round.” He teased even if those odd thoughts of Sojoh earlier
       did awkwardly bubble back up...Koji kept it hidden behind the
       mask even if his stomach and mind Churned.
       #Post#: 1198--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Vamperious Date: June 27, 2020, 7:42 am
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       Sakura Sojoh
       Location: children's featival, Nonju Province, Seojinai
       Company: Koji, Fumi, the prince, a crowd
       Equipment: full armor, sakura pin, kurambit.
       Sojoh relaxed since he was good in a crowd unlike Koji it
       seemed. Hw was glad the man accepted his offer, since he wouldnt
       like to havw been drinking alone, women always got the wrong
       idea with him. If he wished company he wouod go talk, but they
       would assume he wished to sleep with them, when he in fact did
       not. He nodded at the assessment made by his partner. "Indeed,
       Sun often told me If I called her anything other then master,
       she would cut off what I enjoyed most." He chuckled since it had
       been an actual threat from the woman. At the comment of him
       buying the first round he nodded,"Very well, can't have you
       frowning all night, will make your pretty face wrinkle." He
       teased the ninja before smirking at his own joke.
       He was going to poke more fun at Koji but it seemed the young
       prince was calling for Sojoh to show off to a few other boys
       around his age who seemed interesting in the ninja at the
       princes' beck and call it seemed. Sojoh went as requested, more
       to spare Koji from having to go. He entertained the children
       well enought with ninja tricks, and a weapon demonstration of
       so. He however was stuck there when the prince asked him to stay
       and Fumi- of course- was hovering and attempting to garner his
       attention. He kept casting glanced at Koji, making sure for one
       he was okay and close by, but also to show he would rather be in
       his company.
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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Kimcora Date: June 27, 2020, 8:12 pm
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       Sakura Koji
       Location: Traveling road, Nonju Province, Seojinai
       Accompanying: Sakura Sojoh, Fumi, Prince Yusai
       Equipment: Armor, sakura pin, tanto, throwing knives
       Koji looked at Sojoh when he began to tease him, a hint of a
       blush there at being called pretty. Even if he was teasing, Koji
       wasn’t used to compliments or the like. He often was told he was
       pretty by targets or one night stands, but he knew it was all
       part of the game of seduction. None ever really meant it. Also,
       he was quick to write off compliments and ignore them...So why
       when Sojoh teased him did Koji feel something stir in his chest?
       “Funny. It’s like your trying to make me frown more.” He teased
       back, even if the redness was still there.
       He turned his attention ahead of him as Sojoh was called off to
       speak. Oddly he was the more confident one in this arena, even
       if Koji prided himself on being the more social one. Therefore,
       to kee himself slightly entertained, he allowed the few curious
       onlookers to ask questions, including a young woman that seemed
       to be of high class standing. She flirted openly with the
       Warrior and Koji obliged, even if he was only doing so to remain
       entertained. Also, Koji has a tendency to be a flirt with most
       that crosses his path. Even if he held no interest in the girl
       at all, it kept his skills sharp. Besides, with his mask and
       hidden nails, the person couldn’t tell he was Turquemian just by
       his startling teal colored irises. It felt nice to be treated as
       normal, even if he knew the moment she found out he was Cursed,
       she would pity him for having ‘evil ancestors’. Screw his
       ancestors...Koji didn’t care for them at all as they left him
       out in an ocean to drown. In his flirting and speaking with the
       woman, he heard from her a decent bar in the area, one that high
       priced courtesans frequented and performed. Koji thanked her for
       the information, but politely declined her invitation to meet
       there. After all, he intended to perhaps cut loose with Sojoh.
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       Re: Chapter 1.05: The Lotus Tile (Koji & Sojoh) [Y1057]
       By: Vamperious Date: June 28, 2020, 7:13 pm
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       Sakura Sojoh
       Location: children's featival, Nonju Province, Seojinai
       Company: Koji, Fumi, the prince, a crowd
       Equipment: full armor, sakura pin, kurambit.
       Sojoh kept an eye on Koji, seeing him flirt with the woman, it
       made him slightly jealous, he wasn't going to lie, but knew Koji
       would do as he liked. It was later when they had escorted the
       little prince, even stopping to get him some throwing knifes
       before dropping him off. He went with Koji to the safehouse,
       knowing they needed to change and check in.
       As they went into the back entrance they went to a celler off
       the main part, dropping off their gear with his own Master,
       expecting to see her after all. She gave Sojoh a soft look. "I
       heard you had a lot of fun with the prince." She stated simply
       getting a shake of his head from her student. "His disgusting
       servant kept hitting on me, I told her you were the only woman
       for me after all." He stated with a smooth grin getting a
       chuckle from lotus Sun. [B]"In your dreams. But good job. You
       both earned a night off. Now don't go doing anything I wouldn't
       do." [/b] his master teased since sleeping with men would have
       been something she would do. Women? Probably not. He chuckled
       and gave a nod, "yes, koji qns I are going for drinks." He
       stated with a shy smile, no hints of coyness. His master gave
       him a soft look,"Remember. Hes family- you can have a night
       fling but I would suggest a courtesan." She advised getting a
       delayed nod from sojoh. He wouldn't have been able to convince
       Koji to sleep with him drunk or sober- he already knew that.
       Heading out to change into clothes to relax in, he decided it
       was best to hide his pin, so he wasn't a mark by anyone. Usual
       he had it on him but it was kn his collar, tonight he just
       wanted to drink with a man in peace.
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