Thread: Dawning Of A New Era (Athene & christian7_41king)

Ayana Izuhana Ayana tilted her head upon hearing Mifune's rhetorical inquiry. Was he serious? Well .... a bit. It seemed like the most obvious answer that yes, it was weird to see samurai and ronin still wandering around, let alone doing so armed. Like it or not - and many people didn't - the sword-wielding jobs were slowly but surely dying out. There was just no need, if any at all, for anyone who would use a blade of any kind. Even for the more wild card types of jobs like mercenaries, this was true. Unfortunately, the gradual decrease of jobs requiring weapons had been one of the other things that came with the dawning of the Meiji Era. Ayana had no personal opinion on such types of people, unlike others. She had heard a great number of people who were relieved, feeling most of the sword-users had been corrupt in the use of their weapons and power. Then there were those who were fearful, thinking it was a foolish move to get rid of your weapons altogether. Ayana tried to be as neutral as possible on the matter she could definitely see where it was better to be safe than sorry. However, she also couldn't deny that it was nice to not worry about war or any horrible conflicts that had been going on prior to this new age arriving. ... But she was talking directly with one of the people who had all but lost their way of life. So, even though her input would have been generous, it was also honest. Some people, she had learned from experience, just couldn't handle the truth. Especially when it came down to topics like this, which was likely something the man was still passionate about. But ... that's okay, she quickly added, I understand. It's one of these things that are simply based off the preference of a person. I'm not here to judge, just take orders. A small smile crossed her face as she took note of the haiku and now noticed his instrument. Very nice. I haven't met many people who can come up with lovely poems so quickly. I usually need to think for a few minutes, sometimes longer. I will have some tea and a dumpling... if you feel generous a cup of sake and I'll play for you in return A few crimson tinges painted her cheeks. Still, Ayana managed to nod, followed quickly with a verbal reply, Well .. you don't have to play. If you wish to, do so because you want to, not to try to make things 'fair' for me. This is my job, after all. Otherwise, I look forward to hearing you soon. I'll be right back. As Ayana walked away, she realized something. Her head tilted first, simply to make damn sure she had observed it correctly, before chuckling softly. Thank goodness. Finally, I can serve someone who doesn't give me trouble about them . Them, of course, referring to her eyes. More often than not, someone would notice the crimson orbs, bring them up, and give her hell about it. Of course, that was partly what her boss was for to help out with situations like that. Still, it was definitely nice to get a break from that sort of interaction. As quickly as Ayana walked away from Mifune's table, she started to return. She'd get about half-way before one of the people she'd mentally noted to go to afterwards reached up and gripped her arm. Oi, he growled lowly, Why the fuck is he getting his shit first? I've been here far longer than him. I ... I just got off my break. I was only shown which tables to go to, not --- I don't give a damn, he interrupted, tightening his grip on her arm. You should have come over here first. W-Well ... let me finish up and set his purchases down at the very least. I can then come over and ... The very infuriated - even slightly insulted - glare in the man's eyes hinted Ayana's words were falling on deaf ears. She swallowed nervously, fearing this would only get worse before better. Damnit. And this night was going so well too ... Let go. Please. There's no need to make a scene ...