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Post by Sukira on Dec 26, 2013 12:00:24 GMT -5
The gentlemen appeared before her, as she continued her walking. Around her the 75 butterflies would flutter as a few landed on the floors upon her arms to feed or upon her silvery locks to rest. From the inside pocket of her dress she would pull out her glasses, they had small and square lenses - they didn't do much for her but help when she read the fine print books. However they would make her look like less of a threat which either way could play in her favour. They could either: She was glad she had put her glasses on when it became evident that she had been spotted too. "Hello Miss. Don’t be alarmed, I’m an ally. I mean no harm. I’m simply travelling, but it seems I don’t know my way around this land. I hope I’m not a bother.” Do not worry Shinobi of the Mist, I am fully aware of our alliance. I have read near enough all the available books in the village... None of the hidden jutsu scrolls though just so you are aware. Although he spoke of the alliance there are always people in the world who would seek power above all else and this way she covered her own ass... while still showing off a little. Tsukiko would keep her blank expression as she studied the gentleman, the same hair colour as her.... common.... but his height. She knew people were in all different shapes and sizes but from his height she couldn't guess his age, after all her younger brother was taller than her and her parents shorter. As she examined him several of her butterflies would begin to flutter over and around him but with a quick tsch they would return. She didn't want him to feel like that was an attack at all... the smoother and less conflict the better, she just hoped he felt the same way.
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Post by runeska on Dec 26, 2013 12:45:07 GMT -5
The butterflies somewhat confused Aclime. That is, he'd never seen them used as weapons before, or even assistants to combat, so why would a shinobi have so many? Perhaps it was a hobby? They surely didn't seem to be wild, because they stayed so close to her, and loosely seemed to follow her whims. They even appeared to rest and feed off of her and those flowers. This was a most interesting kind of relationship, so did that mean if he approached her too carelessly, the butterflies would swarm and attack him? That being said, he was completely unsure of what a butterfly could do. Did they bite? He knew they didn't have stingers. Slowly, as he thought about that, he began to withdraw into his own mind.
Hey, get back out there and stop spacing out.
It's dangerous to retreat inside our mind while outside the village. Look, those butterflies are coming this way.
While he had retreated into his own mind, his eyes had narrowed, looking forward at the girl passively, almost absentmindedly. She on the other hand had put on a pair of glasses. Durring that time, some of the butterflies had indeed flown around and surrounded him. Panic flooded his eyes, and for a moment, his warrior like reflexes kicked in, and he made a defensive movement, but then stopped. He couldn't sense any ill intent from them. Aside from that, she had called them back towards herself, probably sensing... or rather, outright seeing his alerted nature. "Sorry, it's just reflex. I was a bit surprised. Those butterflies seem to listen to you. I've... never known someone to partner up with butterflies before."
He realized he was being studied quite hard, and wondered what she was looking at. Maybe she was staring at one of his swords. He knew very little about them himself, so there might have been something odd she had noticed about one of the enchanted blades. Or maybe there was something in his hair. He ran a single hand through the roughly tangled locks to to make sure, but found nothing. Not knowing why he was being studied so intently made him somewhat nervous or anxious. The then realized some of his clothing was quite disheveled, due to his immense traveling speed. He quickly straightened himself out some then began speaking to the lady who looked and sounded somewhat like a librarian. That somewhat put him at ease, as it reminded him of his old assistant. Well, perhaps a conversation would make things... less tense.
At a very casual pace, Aclime would draw himself closer to the female, but still remain a few meters from her. From here, they could talk without yelling over the distance of the forest. With a soft and calm voice, say, "I believe it'd be easier to talk from this distance, if you don't mind me being so close by. My name is..." a slight hesitation occurred where he thought of how to introduce himself. He wasn't in the village, or doing anything related to it, so Aclime? But then, this lady was an allied shinobi, so Runeska? To decide, he touched his forehead, feeling the headband mounted there as if it were a sign. "Runeska, Gekkido Runeska. Pleased to meet you." That would do, though he'd feel strange replying with another persona's given name.
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Post by Sukira on Dec 26, 2013 13:18:15 GMT -5
It turned out Tsukiko made the right call to summon back her insects when she noticed the very defensive stance he took. Apologies for the butterflies, they are a lot like me and enjoy seeking out new information. The few butterflies which did approach the shinobi retreated back to the lilies upon her arms.
"Sorry, it's just reflex. I was a bit surprised. Those butterflies seem to listen to you. I've... never known someone to partner up with butterflies before."
No worries, it was just as much my fault. Not everyone likes insects like I do. As she spoke, Tsukio realzied she was staring and going to deep into the observation of this individual and would quickly glance down then back up with some less discerning eyes. The blades on her back did catch her eyes but she wouldn't focus on them. Weaponry wasn't her thing, Clans and bloodlines were... which was probably why she had so many rituals performed upon herself.
Her silvery locks would blow from her shoulder as the wind changed, looking around momentarily she would turn back and the shinobi was but meters ahead of her. Sliding back an additional meter and a half herself she would grab a brush and scroll. She didn't like to fight but a the sticky ink could help her out if needed... she would lower her guard slightly though when he explained his actions and begun to speak.
"I believe it'd be easier to talk from this distance, if you don't mind me being so close by. My name is..."
Tsukiko noted the hesitation before he spoke, like her, he was a little uncomfortable with a new person.. that much was clear.
"Runeska, Gekkido Runeska. Pleased to meet you."
It is a pleasure Runeska, my name is Tsukiko, Li Tsukiko. She would intentionally replicate the way he introduced himself... not to mock but because it might make them both a little more at ease if he felt that they at least spoke similarly. The only difference between that introduction is she would have just said Tsukio Li normally. So Runeska, if I may. What brings you to the Land of Waterfalls?
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Post by runeska on Dec 26, 2013 17:21:27 GMT -5
The young lady seemed to panic when he got closer to her. Perhaps he’d moved too fast, or too silently? Party of him grinned at her reaction while the other half contained the reaction, for the sake of not seeming rude. Though, that was silly, as he had reacted to butterflies just moments ago. That alone made him lose his smirk. But at last, the introductions were made. Tsukiko Li, eh? So she was part of the painter’s clan? Well then, that made the paintbrush and scroll make a lot of sense, but… “Li?”
He began searching his mind for the names of other familiar clans he may have encountered over the years. The wings were of the tsubasa, who ritual seemed popular even back in the lands of mist. But the flower were what was throwing him off. “You seem quite enthused with rituals, if I may say. The tsubasa are very popular. If it weren’t for the butterflies and flowers cloaking your presence, I would have believed you if you had told me you were Tsubasa Tsukiko.”
“Um… what brings me to the land of waterfalls? Um… well…” Why did he come to taki no kuni? A suitable reason at all didn’t come to mind. In fact, he had just wondered in one direction, not even bothering to check his location. He could have simply wandered to the land of rice fields, for all he knew. So, was he technically lost, at his age and experience? Suddenly, he face flushed slightly, cheeks lightening a bit as blood rushed to his head. He looked and turned away for a bit, shifting his body sideways to shield his face. He then coughed to clear his throat before coming out with an answer.
“Honestly, I guess I don’t really have a reason. I was simply aimlessly wondering, and I guess you could say I got lost. I wasn’t even sure this was waterfall until I saw you.” The flush left his cheeks finally, and he seemed to relax a bit, and then suddenly began wildly flailing his arms. A lone shinobi wandering a random land without reason? Surely, under the wrong circumstances, that could be mistaken for missing ninja activity. “Wait, that’s not to say I’m a nuke nin or something! I have some special circumstances, so I sometimes wander the land for a bit to clear my mind. This just happens to be where I ended up today. I’ll probably return to active duty in a short bit.”
Due to the way he was carrying himself, his voice sounded a lot younger than he was. Add in that his body likewise aged slowly, and his short stature, he probably seemed to be a child. Perhaps that was why she had been staring at him earlier. Shortly thereafter, he turned back to her to get a better look at her. She had a somewhat mature and sophisticated look, with an attractive build. Not that he was sizing her up as an opponent, but despite wearing an outfit not really fit for combat, she had nice leg tone. But when he realized he was somewhat staring, he brought his eyes back up to her face and awaited her response.
Smooth, real smooth Casanova. You’re going to give her the wrong impression. Carry yourself with some confidence and dignity.
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Post by Sukira on Dec 26, 2013 18:28:48 GMT -5
“Li?”
“You seem quite enthused with rituals, if I may say. The tsubasa are very popular. If it weren’t for the butterflies and flowers cloaking your presence, I would have believed you if you had told me you were Tsubasa Tsukiko.”
Tsukiko gave a little giggle, however this wasn't voluntary and when the giggle stopped she would go red and cover her mouth still with scroll and brush in hand.Quickly she would recompose herself Sorry about that.... I don't recall ever doing that before... Yes I am quite the 'clanned up' person. I am a member of four clans, three of which I am ritualized due to. You are correct on the Tsubasa wings, my butterflies and flowers are the Kitateha. I then also possess the Zassou clan's vines and in turn their poison. Of course you can tell by my name that I was born into the Li, painting clan. Tsukiko realized she was listing again but she wouldn't stop. This was all part of her research. I have these rituals and am a member of the clans as aside form being a Kunoichi, I am also a Librarian and have been working on research within clans and bloodlines. As far as I am aware though I do not possess a blood line but there are those who have gone decades before uncovering their lineage before.
Tsukiko would stand and listen as he went on about why he was wandering around the land of waterfalls and something came to her mind... two words.... Nuke.. Nin Shifting the paintbrush a little in her hand ready to paint if needs be she would also prepare herself to unroll the scroll if needed. Would a Nuke Nin respect the treaty... she had let him get close to her - yes she wasn't a fighter but still why...
“Wait, that’s not to say I’m a nuke nin or something! I have some special circumstances, so I sometimes wander the land for a bit to clear my mind. This just happens to be where I ended up today. I’ll probably return to active duty in a short bit.”
Uhuh... If you say so. I do not know you or your story and as such I don't have any right to comment on that BUT if you are a nuke nin.. To be allowed into as many clans and learn the secret techniques like I have just be aware that you have to be exceptional. Tsukiko hoped she made her point, like she said she didn't know the man and visa versa, luckily being exceptional didn't just include being of a high shinobi class. Her intellect and ability to recall everything she has read or seen ever in her life is what made her exceptional. I must do some research on why I have such a mentality... not now but sometime in the future.
As she thought what she did her eyes would notice that the small man ahead of her had shifted his gaze suddenly up to her face. Was he sizing her up or merely observing like she was before. She hoped it was the latter but one can never be sure when in a situation like this.
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Post by runeska on Dec 26, 2013 19:44:43 GMT -5
Aclime listened on in intrigue to her description of the various clans and rituals she’d been accepted into. To share their most prized secrets and initiations with anther… it was indeed interesting. However, what entranced him to listen to her words with baited breath was in fact herself. She had blushed some, and with a cutesy gesture he had inspected, attempted covering it up as she spoke. He could see the lights in her face as she discussed them, and that in turn made them seem much more interesting. But he then realized that she was someone would a good deal of potential to be trusted with such.
Suddenly, she became very defensive, and it was just as he thought as he tried to explain it away. Her response caused an involuntary grin on his face, as he understood and agreed to the point she was trying to make, “But of course, I’d have thought nothing different Miss Tsukiko. Be sure, I wouldn’t cause any trouble in your lands. If I did, all of Kiri would mobilize to have my head.” He allowed a small, albeit, nervous chuckle to escape his lips before clearing his throat. The mounting nervousness and anxiety was causing him to look about somewhat suspicious and listlessly.
You moron. You’re only making matters worse. Of course, I wouldn’t mind a little trouble. It’s not like I get to sate myself very often.
Still your blade Akai! There’s no reason for you to create an incident out of this. I’ll handle this.
But wait, I haven’t done anything ye-
There, he had basically claimed be a nuke nin, but not currently have the intent to cause trouble. He didn’t mean to, but his intentions were becoming muddled. Suddenly, Aclime had an intense headache, and shook his head slightly. The pain intensified, causing him to bow his head forward, one hand resting over the eye with the scar. He shook his head once more, took a deep breath, and sighed. Afterwards, the moment was over, and he lifted his head up, suddenly seeming calmer and more relaxed than previously. His stature had changed a good bit, as well as his facial expression. He seemed more… in control, charismatic in a mature way.
“Sorry about that, but it’s no such thing. I’m allowed to wonder due to medical reasons. I have somewhat of an illness that I’ve had for quite some time. Being aware of this, my village’s council has long since sent me to travel and apprentice under masters of other dojos. The travel and exercise is good for me, and they claim I’ve made great leaps and bounds since. Alas, I’m not allowed to stay out indefinitely, but if I stay cooped up in the village for too long, my condition is aggravated. It’s why I’m no longer in office. They thought it was affecting my health.” Now as Gekkido, his voice had likewise changed tone a bit, becoming more mellow and smooth to a degree. It lack hesitation, speaking with an almost absolute confidence.
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Post by Sukira on Dec 26, 2013 20:01:04 GMT -5
Tsukiko couldn't help but observe the man, something was definitely weird about him... he wasn't normal like other people. Then again what was normal... and she DEFINITELY wasn't normal either... at least not by appearance. Listening to what the lad had to say, he sounded very ... nervous and worried about giving off the wrong impresion but then something happened. The way he spoke changed, completely.
“Sorry about that, but it’s no such thing. I’m allowed to wonder due to medical reasons. I have somewhat of an illness that I’ve had for quite some time. Being aware of this, my village’s council has long since sent me to travel and apprentice under masters of other dojos. The travel and exercise is good for me, and they claim I’ve made great leaps and bounds since. Alas, I’m not allowed to stay out indefinitely, but if I stay cooped up in the village for too long, my condition is aggravated. It’s why I’m no longer in office. They thought it was affecting my health.”
He was more suave, relaxed and the tone was much smoother... what had happened, it was as if he had become a different person. Then suddenly something caught her, it wasn't the fact he had been travelling due to 'sickness' he could be after a cure but what really caught her was the comment about being in office and this shock showed on her face. What was he, so young looking and short... of course she already knew that appearances mean nothing but COME ON.... what was it... something about him threw her off a little from the start and now this. Runeska, you mention about the office, what do you mean? were you a kage assistant or something? I know Kusa-ga-kure had a kage as young as 10 but that didn't last long... you weren't a kage were you?
Tsukiko's mind was all over the place, should she be scared or not. She had no training or form of jutsu to tell her if he lied or not... and what do you mean sickness, are you searching for a cure.... is it contagious?
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Post by runeska on Dec 26, 2013 20:33:37 GMT -5
It seemed Runeska’s smooth talking caused another incident that alerted the young female for a different reason. A discerning eye looked her over amongst her panic and frenzy. Why had she changed so suddenly and loss the composure she’d for the most part kept until this point? That much baffled Runeska, until she began to ask questions, questions which he had caused to appear.
NOOOOOOOO!!!! YOU IDIOT!!! WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT? I don’t need someone I’ve just met inquiring so much about me. WHAT HAPPENED TO KEEP A LOW PROFILE WHEN WE’RE ON LEISURE!? Aclime was livid, to say the least.
Nice going loose lip fake. Now you have to do even more talking. Luckily for you, that’s something your loose trap flapping lips love to do. Akai on the other hand seemed to be apathetic to it, only caring because now, they perhaps couldn’t simply leave her.
Tch. It was one slip, and anyone with a bingo book or decent knowledge of the villages history and political standings could come to the same conclusion. You worry too much.
“Oh my, it seems I said too much. I don’t… normally have such a slip of the tongue, so I don’t know what possessed me. I usually like to keep a low profile amongst new faces, to prevent others from changing their behavior around me. See, look at yourself. You’ve all but lost your composure while I could simply be talking about a very minor political role. But yes, and I suppose it’d be better to speak instead of forcing you to keep your guard up. To be specific, I’m the former Sandaime from some years back. I think about 6 years. I’m also not quite as young as I look. I take great care of myself.” His tone shifted around an about from disappoint at his slip, to accusative, to apologetic. Of course, the only lie he did make was age to appearance. That, he wouldn’t explain without reason. Aclime wouldn’t forgive him.
Folding his arms a bit, Runeska went into thought on how to explain himself further to calm down Tsukiko. “Hm… no, I don’t believe it’s contagious, but I can’t really explain it. It’s not something you would go into detail with a new acquaintance about. But if you must know, I don’t think there would be a cure. I can only contain and manage my symptoms when they’re aggravated. Which is why I’ve been allowed to travel and apprentice a lot. It’s given me a fair share of mental discipline which I have needed at times.” Careful and skillfully looping half truths together with fact Runeska avoiding giving any answer to what his disease was, hoping that she might be satisfied with the willing information. |
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Post by Sukira on Dec 26, 2013 21:06:14 GMT -5
Quickly regaining her composure Tsukiko looked upon the man's face again, a former Mizukage eh... what is that all about. You're right I did let loose my composure a little ... I am not someone who knows everything nor am I someone who is scared to show expression. The fact I show expression is one of the more normal things about me. As she spoke she let a vine come a meter out of her fore head, it would push through the parting in her hair then travel up whilst still curving as if acting a bit like a snake. I am not a typical kunoichi, I show my fears and emotions when they happen but then after I try to keep my cool and push through. I'm sorry Runeska if you think that was me losing my composure properly though... it wasn't.
She had returned to normal, speaking factually more than harshly she would continue... We do not know one another. You know a little of my skills but not what skills I possess or what those skills can do. Although I am not a fighter I can still defend myself, you see what you revealed to me is more than you realize, talking about a sickness that isn't contagious, one you believe doesn't have a cure, the need of mental discipline and then the sudden change in how you speak. How many minds do you have within you. I am guessing I have met two so far... I have done plenty of research on Mental Illness due to... personal reasons. And if I am guessing right you have M.P.D Multiple Personality Disorder.
Tsukiko would glance down as she thought back to her brother after speaking the final few words... not Sumi but Triden her elder brother, he drove himself crazy and ended up taking his own life. The many personalities within him raged on and on in an endless war to be dominant and in the end it came to taking what little control he had and ending it all. A sigh left her lips as she glanced back up towards Runeska. Now is Runeska a shared name or just an individual personality.
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Post by runeska on Dec 26, 2013 21:52:38 GMT -5
”Whoa, whoa, whoa. Take it easy, It’s not the I’m offended, or upset. But it’s hard to speak normally with people once they act super formal with you because of a position. It’s stifling and uncomfortable. You on the other hand, it’s good to remain human and yourself through any circumstance. Many shinobi lose themselves and become less than human in the process. I prefer that you be just yourself. It’s easier talking to that way, though we’ve just met.” Even though he’d said that, his eyes had narrowed on her slightly from the harsh tone she’d take so suddenly. Was it a fit of anger?
Yes, it was most definitely. However, she returned to a more factual and control pace of dialogue soon after. The words she spoke caused his eyes to widen suddenly in a bit of a shock. However, that shock faded as she spoke. It seemed he’d underestimated her. Usually, upon temporary meeting of another personality, he could simply shrug it off and slip it under the radar, but that seemed impossibly so at the moment. Even so, Gekkido Runeska did not lose his composure. It’d serve no purpose other than to make Miss Tsukiko raise her guard higher. He sighed once, and then replied again.
“It seems I underestimated you a lot. Not your abilities, but your experiences and deductive abilities. But what if I do have multiple personalities? What difference does it make? As you said, I’m a stranger, but just because you can defend yourself, doesn’t mean I’ll force you to need to. My personalities could be anything under the sun. Perhaps however, it is your less than pleasant experiences that cause you to act this way. Can you say, but for one moment, that I have acted with any hostility? You shouldn’t try to draw it out.”
Inner turmoil ran rampant with their mind. Aclime was in confusion, fear and anger, with a mix of embarrassment. This was something he’d never want someone to know without him saying it. Having someone think that he were a loosely fettered mass of destruction waiting to snap. At least, if he had to describe his actions on his own, he could put things in a way that might be understood without causing fear or unwarranted concern.
Akai on the other hand was livid for another reason. Her tone. How dare she speak that way, as if she understood anything? As if, he could simply be explained away. If not for being dormant right now, he could place the proper measure of fear and respect within her. Gekkido would not let him do so though
“You really do wish to know? Well, before I tell you that, let me ask you this. Have you ever felt that the work of a shinobi dirtied and sullied your spirit, or forced you to behave outside of the nature you wished? I’m sure as a shinobi of your age, you’ve had to use your abilities for more than simply defending yourself. I will accept any amount of filth upon my hands, or sin to protect my village and its inhabitants. But that doesn’t mean I should cover my mind and soul in that filth. Can you hate and scorn me for keeping a part of myself unstained?”
His tone was full with a bitter sadness, as though he were accused of some great crime or sin, but he stood adamant and neither faltered, nor took a defensive stance towards Tsukiko who had drawn a vine from her person. “Unless you intend to harm a former kage during his leisure time, I implore you to both change your tone and not prepare to cause a scene. In turn, I can apologize for any wrong I, or the other me you spoke with, might have cause. Perhaps I could treat you to a meal and some and some kind of drink at bar, provided you could lead me to such a place.” |
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Post by Sukira on Dec 29, 2013 14:07:34 GMT -5
“It seems I underestimated you a lot. Not your abilities, but your experiences and deductive abilities. But what if I do have multiple personalities? What difference does it make? As you said, I’m a stranger, but just because you can defend yourself, doesn’t mean I’ll force you to need to. My personalities could be anything under the sun. Perhaps however, it is your less than pleasant experiences that cause you to act this way. Can you say, but for one moment, that I have acted with any hostility? You shouldn’t try to draw it out.”
Tsukiko would listen to the kage before her speak, as he did she would realize that what she had spoken about and more importantly how she spoke of it had offended him. I do apologise to you Runeska, I get factual to the point of upsetting people when the issues are personal to me as well. I wasn't trying to draw anything out I apologise for my insensitivity. Tsukiko would give a little bow of her head whilst still keeping eye contact with Runeska just to be safe, when she arose from the slight bow Tsukiko would slide the brush behind her ear to hold her hair back and place the scroll back in it's holder.
“Unless you intend to harm a former kage during his leisure time, I implore you to both change your tone and not prepare to cause a scene. In turn, I can apologize for any wrong I, or the other me you spoke with, might have cause. Perhaps I could treat you to a meal and some and some kind of drink at bar, provided you could lead me to such a place.”
Tsukiko had noticed the change in his tone of voice, although she didn't know him enough to respect him perhaps she should have been a little more sensitive. I have no intention of causing a fight between anyone... let alone someone I know has to be more powerful than myself... I may be insensitive at times due to being overly factual but i know when not to cause a fight. Sorry if you thought that my attention Runeska. I would be delighted to have a meal with you Runeska but I will pay for myself quite happily. Thank you for your kind offer though. With a smile she would turn and flex her wings in a way not to cause threatening behaviour or harm Runeska at all, instead she would do it just to stretch them out and prevent stiffness.
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Post by runeska on Dec 30, 2013 2:49:46 GMT -5
Runeska watched as Tsukiko made a slight bow and apologized to him, and then later accepted his proposal and apology. His expression softened and relaxed. He let out a very long and deep sigh, one filled with relief, and gratitude. Inner voices seemed to settle down to a degree, so it seemed things could still be fine.
“Well then Miss Tsukiko, please lead the way. I do not know these lands in the slightest, after all. It’s good that you accepted my offer though. Had you not… I’m sure the other me wouldn’t have forgiven me. After all, this is his precious time of leisure, an opportunity which won’t exist once we assume responsibility at the village again. For that same reason, I can’t really answer your question about who “Runeska” is or how many… “minds” I have. For all exclusive purposes though, I am the person that served as the Sandaime Mizukage, and I was not supposed to surface here and now. It may be a bit much to ask for, but please, forget that I was here, and please treat the other me kindly. I’m not quite sure when it’ll be safe or proper for him to act without regard to our proper station.”
Just as what happened a moment ago, Runeska suddenly had a headache, this one seeming to be mild in comparison to the last. He winced slightly and had a slightly involuntary muscle twitch in his right hand, but otherwise seemed fine. With a slight sigh, Runeska’s posture and stance seemed to become less smooth and more rigid, visibly on guard. The lines and creases in face which seemed to carry such an air of authority likewise decreased, fading into the much younger looking exterior personality Tsukiko had spoken with a short moment ago.
Aclime blinked a few times and brought himself back from a moment of spacing out. He was looking about cautiously, as if he’d just woken from a nap. First he glanced about his surroundings, then at the butterflies surrounding Tsukiko, then at Tsukiko herself. His facial expression then tensed up and furrowed in a display of discontent. “So then, I guess you heard some things then?” He sighed a bit, snatched the headband from his forehead, and placed it within his robe pocket. “Ahem! Well, this is what caused the whole problem in the first place. If I hadn’t absentmindedly been wearing that, I’d have just told you that I was a traveler, maybe a swordsman, instead a former important person.”
“But Runeska certainly didn’t have to talk so much. This is a secret, so if you should happen to mention it to anyone else, we would also deny any and all of what you would say.” He seemed upset, somewhat glum about the betrayal by his other self, but soon shrugged it off with another sigh, hiding his own embarrassment since it was already said and done. “Are you sure you’re fine with me, Miss Tsukiko,” Aclime would ask, just be sure. He noticed that she was stretching her wings and wondered if she intended to fly towards such a place.
If she agreed, Aclime would nod his head and say, “Thank you. Well, then let’s be off. I travelled here rather hastily by foot. I’m quite hungry on all accounts, but didn’t wish to sound rude.”
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Post by Sukira on Jan 11, 2014 20:43:08 GMT -5
“Well then Miss Tsukiko, please lead the way. I do not know these lands in the slightest, after all. It’s good that you accepted my offer though. Had you not… I’m sure the other me wouldn’t have forgiven me. After all, this is his precious time of leisure, an opportunity which won’t exist once we assume responsibility at the village again. For that same reason, I can’t really answer your question about who “Runeska” is or how many… “minds” I have. For all exclusive purposes though, I am the person that served as the Sandaime Mizukage, and I was not supposed to surface here and now. It may be a bit much to ask for, but please, forget that I was here, and please treat the other me kindly. I’m not quite sure when it’ll be safe or proper for him to act without regard to our proper station.”
Tsukiko would listen with respect towards Runeska, as he spoke about himself and what was within him. The respect shown was not for being the Mizukage of era's past but because she understood the battle which raged within him. It was the same battle she watched her family members face and for him to rise to Mizukage with S.P.D he must have a solid mind.I understand Runeska, I must say I am both pleased and slightly surprised that someone with Multiple Personalities such as yourself is so stable...
Perhaps there was hope for her should one form too.
Please do not take offence to that Runeska, It is just I have known and lost several people who became incredibly unstable due to the personalities they possessed constantly warring with one another for dominance.
Again her brother would pop to her mind as she spoke about what she had known and what she had lost. After they spoke, Runeska's expression began to change, but not only that the way he begun to speak changed also, going by what was previously said and the subtle changes that happened she assumed the personalities switched... he was back to the one she had first met.
“Ahem! Well, this is what caused the whole problem in the first place. If I hadn’t absentmindedly been wearing that, I’d have just told you that I was a traveler, maybe a swordsman, instead a former important person.”
“But Runeska certainly didn’t have to talk so much. This is a secret, so if you should happen to mention it to anyone else, we would also deny any and all of what you would say.”
Do not worry Runeska, We are of allied villages and besides - I am more a researcher than a shinobi and will keep your secret for you. I assume you heard what I said whilst another of you spoke. Tsukiko bought her wings back to her body for safety but would stil keep them out in case she needed to take flight suddenly. As for food, there is a nice little restaurant near a plot of land I am looking at purchasing, we can eat there should you like.
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runeska
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Post by runeska on Jan 15, 2014 14:42:05 GMT -5
"Yes, I heard. I suppose you're right to be both surprised and worried. Even I've seen others with my condition who met with unfortunate ends. I’ve even tried to help some of them. In all likelihood though, I'll probably die on some battle field in service before the same thing happens to me. I have... actually achieved somewhat of a balance… if you will.”
When she mentioned the restaurant, Aclime eyes suddenly lit up with a fierce glow. There was no violent intent in that light though. It was more like a vibrant spark of life had returned to him. Though, he seemed to be intensely concentrated on something. “Oh, yes please do. I’m quite famished from travel. I’m afraid my appetite will not be contained for too much longer. Which way is it? The quicker we arrive, the better.” Yes, Aclime was attempting to suppress his stomach which had already burned through the meal he’d eaten before leaving mist.
After hearing about how to get there, Aclime would say, “Well, then, try to keep up Tsukiko. I can be quite the quick traveler. I hate to leave you behind, then wind up lost myself.” Suddenly, Aclime would take off with a brisk pace, but not too fast for Tsukiko to keep up. Occasionally, his stomach would emit rumbling sounds as he moved, and occasionally slowed down to see if Tsukiko was keeping up, and slowing down accordingly. To take his mind off his stomach and it’s emptiness, he’s strike up conversation.
“So, you said a plot of land you were thinking of purchasing? Then are you into real-estate, or does this also have to do with your research?” He would look to her curiously waiting for an answer, if she pleased to do so, then say, “Hm… if it’s not too much trouble, what kind of research do you do?”
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Post by Sukira on Jan 16, 2014 19:24:04 GMT -5
"Yes, I heard. I suppose you're right to be both surprised and worried. Even I've seen others with my condition who met with unfortunate ends. I’ve even tried to help some of them. In all likelihood though, I'll probably die on some battle field in service before the same thing happens to me. I have... actually achieved somewhat of a balance… if you will.”
I am glad to hear it runeska... not about the death but about the balance... shows that there is hope for others. With a gentle smile on her face Tsukiko would look the man up and down again before turning. He was a fast little man but it wouldn't take much for her to keep up, plus if needs be she could always fly above him - then she wouldn't have the tree's nor any obstacles to worry about.
“So, you said a plot of land you were thinking of purchasing? Then are you into real-estate, or does this also have to do with your research?”
Actually I was thinking of purchasing some land and building a new research laboratory upon it. I just want to do it outside the village so my acquaintances from other villages can help, so far I have one from the Land of Earth. Although I find it difficult I would like the lab to be available to other researchers I trust. Tsukiko gave a little smile as she thought about her dream There would have to be a place for my art and the art of my brother as well... Tsukiko would look down thinking about Sumi Li as he was out on mission, what was happening as she would continue to speak she would lower her voice. I hope he is okay on his mission...
Lifting her head up as she stopped thinking about her brother just in time to send forth the vine from her forehead through the little ring at the back of a kunai. Withdrawing the vine and taking the kunai into her hand she would turn to where it came from and launch it. She was no fighter but she atleast knew how to throw a kunai. It would sail through the air exactly towards where the kunai came from. Quickly springing from the bush two bandits would appear with a sword each in hand. Sorry Rune, I guess food may have to wait a moment....
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