Bayushi Senshi
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Nov 6, 2011 23:59:47 GMT -5
He picked up the crystal and turned it in front of his gaze. Inspecting it. "A shame we won't just be able to ask him where he is... else this would be a fine tool for destroying him. Perhaps we can use it to bait him..." He frowned, clearly not satisfied with his tactic for its use. "There is no need to upset Tadaka san over this, he has played his role. Now it is time to play ours."
He turned slowly so he could look at her after putting the odd device down, "And what of the supporting cast? What players have yet to show thier parts that I am unaware of, Haruka dear?-" He cut his thought short as he could see then something was upsetting her, "Is something wrong, Haruka?"
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Bayushi Haruka
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Nov 7, 2011 0:09:36 GMT -5
Haruka visibly flinched in front of his gaze, though her expression was turned away from him. "There's no need to worry about knowing where the master of serpents is... I've built up enough of a rapport with him that I could very easily manipulate the conversation and acquire whatever information you need. He believes me an ally and would certainly not turn down my... aid."
She ran her hands over each other, still very anxious at displaying just how deep she'd been getting into these dark circles, how easy it was to dip into the hope the tainted had for some sort of acceptance. There was no denying she was good even in her mind, but in reflection her mind was very much conflicted. Haruka refused to answer his question directly, avoiding it.
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Bayushi Senshi
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Nov 7, 2011 0:15:05 GMT -5
He smiled, and stood up, albeit wobbly, "This is good news though, I am glad that you are confident we can accomplish this, but that still doesn't say whats wrong." He stepped over to her and rested his hand on her left shoulder, gently rubbing her neck.
"I have no more patience, its all run out of me... though I am too tired to present much of an argument, please tell me whats upsetting you."
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Nov 7, 2011 0:41:07 GMT -5
He could feel the tension in her body. Haruka's mind was spinning, and frankly she was exhausted too from all the riding and then the chaos of her husband awakening and being in such a state.
"I suppose it is just the child that concerns me now. I can get you the information you need... but as much as I desire to be at your side when you face him again, we both know that I cannot."
She grit her teeth, tensing her jaw and neck all the more. "But I also know that he has more allies with him than just my deranged sister. He will not be so easy to catch unawares or alone my love." She swallowed a bit harshly to continue. "I have been made aware of other maho tsukai that are among his company. It took quite a few men to pin down the few forces we had faced before Kyuden Bayushi, and that was on our own terms on such short notice. This will be perilous at best, and you've only one good arm..."
The concern she felt for his well being finally revealed. Enough of a truth that she didn't need to say any more of what was on her mind.
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Bayushi Senshi
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Nov 7, 2011 0:49:08 GMT -5
"And I will have allies or my own to call upon. You are correct though that I could be in a far better state." He turned to look at his bed, then wrapped his arm around him and shuddered. "I should try to rest some more... will you help me get to sleep then wake me in an hour?"
He kinda smirked as he remarked, "My dreams are not my own, lately."
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Nov 7, 2011 0:55:36 GMT -5
"Yes of course my love." She said matter of factly. His arm already around her, she gently put one around him as they strode over back to bed and settled down on it. Haruka was happy to lean up and on her side to watch over him gently stroking his forehead and hair to try and soothe him once again.
"I've been having some strange dreams as of late as well." Her gaze trailed off as she remembered them vividly still. "Nothing of the nightmares you're experiencing though." Her thoughts trailing off to Isawa Yun that she'd met only just before she awoke.
There was a shiver up the back of her spine wondering if there was a connection.
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Nov 7, 2011 1:00:58 GMT -5
He closed his eyes as a relaxed with her, "Tell me about your dreams, they have to be better then mine as of late..."
He frowned as a brief collage of death, fire, betrayal, and murder shot through his mind's eye. He forced out the wicked thoughts, but felt a piece of the combined rage linger as it did everytime. He didn't keep his eyes closed however, he ended up staring into the torch's firelight.
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Nov 7, 2011 1:11:27 GMT -5
Haruka looked at the wall as she spoke, her eyes becoming even more distant as she focused on nothing and just continued to caress his hair. "Well hopefully my presence will be a boon to your rest, but if I see you struggle, I am here to awaken you. You know I will not let you suffer, love.
So then, my dreams." She trailed on. "It seems my mind has been weaving beautiful visions as of late. Giving me visions of power and grandeur to a god-like standing such as having control over nature itself. It seems as though it is trying to either teach me something or give me a new perspective on life.
My dream challenged me by trying to offer me immortality. And then by embracing me..." She scratched her lip a bit as she recalled it. "All very strange."
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Bayushi Senshi
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Nov 8, 2011 3:19:48 GMT -5
He cocked an eyebrow and looked up at her, "Thank you, my Haruka... You say it embraced you? Sounds like a very pleasant dream. I admit to being very envious... what else did this dream do?"
He closed his eyes again, fully intending to let the soothing sound of her voice help lull him to sleep. He listened intently however, as he reacted to every word she said with gestures of his head, a nod or a shake, maybe a smirk.
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Nov 8, 2011 4:06:57 GMT -5
Haruka was content to watch him settle back down as she watched over him. "Oh the dream did not do anything else in truth. It was a mere dream of spirits dancing in my mind. I'll likely never see them again but they were some enchanting souls."
She continued to focus on nothing while she reminisced, a smile crossing her face while she lounged there. Haruka knew she could just trail on with a story to soothe him, so she did. "There was the most picturesque view of the mountains bathed in the light of the setting sun, frozen in place and painting the skyline in colors that you wouldn't believe. The cherry blossoms falling like snow in the wind while I stood among it all knowing I could have anything I wanted... That I was never alone... That I was needed and loved."
Her voice practically hummed the words as she kept recreating this scene she'd experienced. There was so much going on unseen that she didn't wish for Senshi to worry for even a moment that other male figures were entering her dreams. She left it to assumption that these spirits were somehow representative of him, rather than specify anything more.
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Nov 8, 2011 15:29:37 GMT -5
Haruka continued to look on as she just soothed her husband at her side. Alana gently popped her gaze back into the room and received a smile and a nod for her to be at ease. She never did depart too far in case she was needed.
Haruka's eyes began to feel heavy though, and while she promised to watch over him while he slept she couldn't help but find herself still exhausted from her journey. And it didn't help that he had interrupted her sleep so violently. Within minutes she lay down completely with him as her mind drifted off to a blissful sleep, one arm slinked carefully over Senshi's body, holding him protectively.
Her dream scape returned, but was something of her own design. Haruka walked along through the twilight hours, those transitioning moments between the night and day holding some deep hold on her spirit. She walked along alone through the grasses that were still wet with a passing rain, that refreshing scent of the calm after a storm filling the air.
The soft sound of a waterfall could be heard nearby, the flow of water being another pleasant thing in her mind. Haruka gently strode over in her black kimono which shined like the night sky and knelt over the reservoir pool at the base of the falls. It was a small waterfall admittedly, but still something simple and beautiful. Her gaze turned to a lone purple flower hanging out over the water. With a slow and steady hand she reached out to caress its petals, encouraging it to show its beautiful colors.
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Post by quarim on Nov 8, 2011 15:48:07 GMT -5
Sprinkles walked in Haruka's dream. He sat down next to her.
"I tried to visit you earlier tonight My Lady but I was unable is everything alright?"
His behavior was so relaxed as if visited her every night and they were old friends.
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Nov 8, 2011 15:55:34 GMT -5
Haruka blinked, looking up rather surprised at the return of this character in her dreams. She suspected this was not some mere apparition of her mind, but this visitation made it no doubt in her mind.
She gave him a relaxed smile to meet his tone, happy to see him again. "Oh nothing was the matter Sprinkles-san. I'm not so certain of what I can control of my dreams any longer... But it is good to see you once again."
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Post by quarim on Nov 8, 2011 16:02:09 GMT -5
"And you as well." Sprinkles smile was genuine and slightly flirtatious. "It has been some time since our last meeting. I had hope to come visit you earlier but I've been occupied. The War keeps me rather busy. You must be close to delivery. Are you excited?"
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Nov 8, 2011 18:46:11 GMT -5
Haruka remained on her knees as she looked up at him, "Excited, of course. It's been such an amazing year for us all. And finally I'll be back to my old strength and ready to fight in the war once again."
She was blissfully unaware of anything as she simply basked in his smile and enjoyed the quiet beauty of this unreal moment. "I never asked though, as I was not aware of your... position in the war. But am I to assume you someone I should have the honor of encountering now? Have you returned to tell me I'm your enemy, Sprinkles-san?" Haruka was oddly calm considering the words she spoke.
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