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Thread: A Ronin's Path (LadyYuna & Silverknight's 1x1)

'Niken Okami' Aiko For a bit, Aiko stared down quietly at herself after waking up. Her eyes remained on the kimono adorning her body. She'd gotten many looks, some of lust and some of curiosity. She'd thought on the latter herself. It did seem a bit weird for a ronin to be wandering from place to place in such a fancy outfit. But that had been part of the reason she chose it. No one would expect her to be a swordsmistress, let alone who had served in Kyoto. It always threw people off and made them assume she was an aristocrat, eye candy, or both. Even with the Meiji era beginning to emerge, part of Aiko considered getting a more traditional type of outfit. It was foolish, she knew. But if for nothing else, she wanted to be able to move more freely. The kimono didn't allow for many opportunities. Aiko had never minded this before simply because she was fast on her feet and as a thinker. Her head shook as she sighed softly. Think on it ... She murmured to herself, getting up from the sleeping bag and following the scent to the kitchen. As she found the spare riceball for herself, Aiko took it and joined Masanori outside. Sitting beside him, she then noted how he held the blade. She studied him for a few moments before finally speaking up. Morning. Forgive me if this is personal .. but you were in Kyoto five to six years ago, weren't you? Your grip upon the sheath of the blade at least suggests that much. It wasn't until she found herself gazing at his sword that Aiko realized her own were still in the bedroom. Ah well. She could afford to leave them there for now. Truth be told, she was trying to avoid having them with her all the time in hopes that the Meiji era would be better somehow. Maybe it could give her a sense of hope that she'd never have to pull out either of her own swords. The practice did still make her uneasy and vulnerable without a weapon, however. But with any luck, things would change for the better. Her head quickly turned after realizing she had caught herself staring and gazed instead towards the sun. No matter what city she'd walked through, the view of the sun setting and rising had always been one of her favorite things to look at. Even now, the slightest hint of a smile was showing on her face as her hazel orbs watched the bright yellow one emerge from behind the clouds.
Thread: A Ronin's Path (LadyYuna & Silverknight's 1x1)

The sound of the door opening got his attention rather quickly as he turned his head and looked in the direction that Aiko was walking out. He couldn't help but notice the traditional clothes that were on the young woman. He smiled as he let her sit down next to him. He liked the fact she had such a traditional style of clothes on, it fit her right and he had to say she looked very good in it as well. He put the sword of his down by his side, not knowing that she had seen it in his hand, he had looked at it from time to time to remember back to old times, his dreams a couple of days before were still in his mind. Yes, he said figuring there was no point of hiding the fact from the woman, if she could tell that he was a swordsman from just seeing him hold the sword, then she was a wise woman and she would figure everything out sooner rather then later. He figured that if that was the case, and he sure it was, then it was best to be up front and open with the young woman who was staying at his home as no doing so wouldn't be any advantage and if she knew the story she would be less likely to share it with anyone else. I spend years in Kyoto, as well as elsewhere in the war, many places many battles, from Kyoto to the last battles of the samurai, I was in all of them almost, he mused as he held the sword a bit tightly in his hands as if by hold it he could connect to that past. I was known by a fake name back then Daiki, I was a vice captain of the Shinsengumi during the whole time. I worked under Okita Soji who helped improve my swordsmanship and then later others. I slipped away after the war, and changed my name back to what is now, he said looking over at the woman, As such, I would prefer if you kept this between just you and I.
Thread: A Ronin's Path (LadyYuna & Silverknight's 1x1)

'Niken Okami' Aiko Even if the clothes fit her gender, they didn't so much with Aiko's job. Until she could safely put her blades away and know they would never be used, she still thought of herself as a swordswoman. Hopefully, however, it could be a more peaceful one as opposed to the same individual many had heard of and known from the days of Kyoto. If she could a protector as opposed to a murderer, that would be more than acceptable for Aiko. If she had to kill, it'd be used as a very last resort. She nodded to herself, having found a reasonable plan to go through with. As Masanori began to talk, Aiko focused solely on his words. It was amazing to hear not only had she found a swordsman who had also been in Kyoto but a vice-captain of the Shinsengumi. If this was true, he had to be strong probably more so than herself. It would all depend. Her lack of keeping to any specific style of fighting did make her hard to predict. That was definitely one reason she was still alive and breathing now. Every time someone would look to see what stance she would get in, how she'd hold her sword, they wouldn't find any of the traditional methods being used. Just a freelance style that was solely hers and hers alone. It was the most deadly factor about Aiko, or it had been from the wars. She gave him a nod, waiting to finish swallowing before speaking. I see. I will keep that to myself and, to return the favor, I'll let you know exactly who I am. Besides, it only seems a bit fair to have all the details on your guests. Before that, though, you have my condolences on the loss of Okita-san. He was a good man from what I heard. As for myself .. my name is indeed Aiko. Back then, however, I was known by the nickname Niken Okami Two Swords Mistress Aiko. Moreover, my nickname is, admittedly, part of the reason I'm a ronin even now. I'm sure you've heard of those few stubborn individuals who refuse to accept the Meiji era, including some select assassins and bounty hunters. Needless to say, I'm one of the people still being sought out, along with - for example - the Battousai. Her voice remained calm despite confessing she was in a rather desperate situation. I must admit though, I'm a bit jealous. You had proper instruction on how to use a sword. I didn't even have that privilege. And yet, in its own odd way, my style is one of the few things that has kept me alive. Furthermore ... the Shinsengumi have quite the reputation. I heard from about two or three towns ago that some of the other members are still alive and active though which exact ones and where they are I don't know. Aiko purposely let the information regarding the Shinsengumi slip for two reasons. One, it seemed right given they were both exchanging information. Two, it was a test of sorts to see how he would react to this. Would the news make him happy or not so much? She was curious if his mindset truly was this peace-loving man she was seeing or, if deep down, he was hoping for some form of chaos to begin once again. He didn't appear or even feel like the latter applied. But it was Aiko's way of making sure of that.
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He looked at her with a raised eyebrow as he heard the last comment, but for the most part Masanori just nodded his head, as he showed that he was in fact listening to Aiko and her conversation. He figured that her words were true, and that it fit together rather well. He waited for her to finish before he said a single word in reply wanting to take in everything before replying to anything that she had told him. In fact even after she finished he remained quiet for a long moment or two. I see, I have heard rumors about someone like that before, no name or anything just rumors, he mentioned as he looked at her calmly for a long moment without saying anything else. I am glad that they are alive, I know some that got though the last battle, and I know many stuck away during the chaos. I hope they have found peace and have been able to start a new life with a new purpose to carry them each and every single day, he said calmly. I hate tradition, I hate that our identity is changing, but I would never wish for those old days again, they were bad, no child or mother should have to endure so much lose, he reasoned to her as he sat there.I have seen enough battles to last me a few lifetimes as well, each time one draws their blade it dulls it, I think it also dulls your soul a bit as well. He sat there quiet after his statements before looking out at the yard, you may stay as long as you like, there is no rush to push you out or anything, but if you also wish to leave soon, you can leave as soon as you would like, he informed her calmly as he got to his feet, anyhow, I must do some cleaning around here to day, a nice house is never easy and always important, he said with a small half smile before walking past her to gather what he would need to sweep and dust the house.
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'Niken Okami' Aiko Aiko gripped her lower lip as he admitted his reaction to the rumors. She didn't have it in her to reveal the last part of the rumors, that they had done anything but find peace supposedly. This would probably be something he would have to find find out on his own. No. It was more like something he should discover by himself. It was just how all forms of conflict, be it war or something tamer, worked. What had really gotten Aiko's attention were some of the last words. In fact, she pondered deeply on them, finding that there was definitely some sort of meaning behind them. Each time one draws their blade, it dulls it. I think it also dulls your soul a bit as well. Was this also a contribution to why she was the wandering ronin? Perhaps. She hadn't exactly 'lost' anything during the war. In it's own way, it'd been more of a blessing for her. It allowed Aiko to become free from the family that had raised her if one could dare use a word like 'raise'. And despite having had to commit numerous acts of murder or self-defense, none had really bothered her. Aiko had convinced herself it was just because the acts were justified. But was that it? Or was there more than she realized? That's an interesting way to view it. she finally replied, nodding after a bit. I never thought about it that way. I need to consider this more thoroughly. After giving him a polite bow of her head, Aiko stood up and headed into the room she'd slept in. Sitting on top of the bed roll, she sat down and crossed her legs before beginning to close her eyes. Had her soul become that dull? It was an honest possibility. She hadn't exactly had anything to live for during the war. Even now, she was hesitant on settling down due to not wishing to drag anyone else into her past, let alone lifestyle. My soul ... dull? she murmured softly, her hands easily finding and rubbing along the sheath of her blade. Her eyes finally opened as she withdrew the sharp blade from it's barrier and glanced down at it. No actual blood was covering it but only because she made certain to wash it after each time it got stained. Even with that precaution, though, Aiko knew how crimson it should be. A deep sigh passed her lips as she placed the sword back into it's cover. Clearly, she needed to think more on those. Her eyes closed again as Aiko resumed thinking about herself. Was there even a point to keeping up the nomadic-like lifestyle? To some degree, yes. But in the end, how long could she keep defending herself? How long could she keep running? Maybe she should just .. turn herself in? The grim thought made her grip her lower lip as she continued to quietly contemplate, carefully weighing her options out.
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Masanori worked at cleaning, he didn't understand the fact that she was questioning her life style of the fact that she was questioning her life at all. He figured she was a wonder and a vagabond for so long that was a life that was something she got though and moved though due to the challenges of dealing with the new world that was around after the fall of the Tokagawa and the coming of the Meiji. Things were different in this world, and must of it was something that Masanori had to admit to himself that he didn't like at all. His focus was on the fact that he needed to get so much done cleaning up a great deal. He worked over the house thinking about the old days a bit as he cleaned, and thinking about how much his life was different now then it had been before. He didn't tell her about his own swordsmanship. He knew that his skills were based around speed and accuracy, and that was the things that had been shown to him outside his natural sword style which was about accuracy to a great degree, but it was also largely about stamina and having a high degree of it. As he worked, he heard footsteps and wondered over to see a man looking at him with traditional grab on. The man handed him a letter but said nothing else at all as he then quietly walked away as if he had nothing to speak to Masanori about at the moment. The letter was simple enough with just his name and nothing else on it at all. It was something that peeked Masanori's natural curiousity as he wondered just what the heck happened to be inside of it. He sat down quietly and opened it, he blinked as he could smell Sakura petals on the letter and then quietly read it and raised a eyebrow. It would seem that Setsuma Clan was serious about a uprising and wanted him to help. That they were organizing groups in the various village under a banner of a strong group of swordsman who were from various groups from both sides of the war, that they wanted him to join their club and help bring back the age of tradition back to Japan.
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'Niken Okami' Aiko For a while, Aiko had felt confident she'd come to a compromise with herself. Remain here a few more days then just .. follow the wind and see where her destiny and fate would lead here. If that meant death ... well .... she couldn't say it was a fond thought. But she knew she wasn't immortal either. It was inevitable to run into. At the same time, it was something Aiko wanted to avoid for a bit longer if possible which was why she hoped to be led to something like a place she could stay in and give up her ronin ways. Or something equally as pleasant. Regardless, it came down to her planning to leave in about two to three days. She'd allow herself to accept the hospitality Masanori was giving her for a bit longer. But she couldn't stay and drag someone else, Kyoto veteran or not, into her lifestyle. It wasn't right nor fair. The sounds of footsteps echoing through the residence made Aiko's eyes open and her heart race. For a few moments, she feared they'd find her here. Thankfully, they went elsewhere into the house. Aiko stayed silent, listening to the steps. They were calm and knew exactly where they wished to go. This was a person with a purpose and goal. They had not come here by accident. Once the footsteps exited, she got up to her feet, attached the sheath across a spare sash of her kimono and, after tying her blade tightly to her side, walked out of the room. She found an intrigued looking Masanori holding a letter. Good news? she inquired. It was the easiest way to ask what it was without being too nosy. The scent of sakura petals also got her attention and made a slight smile cross her face. They were definitely one of her favorite things to see throughout all of Japan. But ... who placed sakura petals on letters? Those were either flowers given to women, a sight to behold, or both. But to be put on an envelope? Not usually. It seemed a bit unorthodox.
Thread: A Ronin's Path (LadyYuna & Silverknight's 1x1)

Masanori turned as he heard the sound of Aiko and looked over at her for a moment. He had a good idea who had sent the letter to him and he knew it due to the scent that was coming from the envelope, it was a statement a kind of calling card that he would know based on past experiences. He let out a sigh and shook his head as he figured to be honest, This is actually quiet the opposite it would seem, he said looking over at the young woman a serious look easily noticeable on his face as he made the statement. The letter is from a interesting woman, Lady Tokagawa Chieko, a woman who was very much connected with the old regime and it seems survived the battles that ended the old regime, he said looking over at Aiko going no father in the any thing about that woman who he knew rather well. It would seem that there are many people who do not like this government that we have today, and would very much like to see it go away and see the old days return to this country. He paused so that his statement would be fully comprehended by Aiko knowing it would either come as a surprise or not. He knew her little and knew little about what she knew about the situation of the world, she might know a lot, or a little given her status as a Ronin. It would seem that they believe that I would be one of these people who would wish to fight the powers that be and end this government and have asked me to gather with others of like minds to overthrow the government and bring back the glory days of the past, he said with a straight forward tone to his voice. I figure that a similar offer would be offered to someone such as yourself, most likely good money and a chance to improve your lot in life too, he added knowing that if it had been known that she was there then she would of gotten this invite most likely too.
Thread: A Ronin's Path (LadyYuna & Silverknight's 1x1)

'Niken Okami' Aiko Even as Aiko listened to Masanori, her gaze remained upon the card. The name of the supposed 'lady' was foreign to her. As he went on to explain what this letter meant, however, a neutral expression remained on her face as she thought long and hard on everything. Changes in the government weren't uncommon nowadays. When it came to going back to the older methods though .. that was an entirely different story. During the war, she hadn't only been against enemy soldiers. She'd also been very against the old form of government. They were ruthless, corrupt, abusive of their powers. To hear that a group already had enough supporters who were working on making history try to repeat slightly disturbed her. It may not have been obvious on her face. But when she finally did speak up, it was pretty evident. ... I can't say I'm amazed there are people who don't like the government. I admit, they don't seem to know what they're doing too well. However, I can't say I dislike the system enough for those ways to return. A smirk instantly crossed her face as Masanori added that they probably would have asked her to join. Even if they did, that's not what they'd really want me for or even try to offer me. No ... Her head shook as her mind tried to figure her own answers out. It still wasn't anything good and that was ample enough incentive for her in the end. Suddenly, though, the decision to remain for a few more days seemed to alter. If this town was already restless and sending out invites for more or less a coup, she wasn't sure about remaining. When the afternoon died and the moon took over, she'd leave. Things were accelerating faster than she wanted. If she got found, let alone being associated with Masanori ... they'd probably try to use that against him. And given he was making it crystal clear he didn't want to join, it wouldn't be fair to him. ... With this all being hinted at, however, something tells me my stay here has abruptly become short. Just as I've promised not to reveal who you used to be, mind forgetting that I stopped here when the moon arrives? It seemed to be only fair, that if she was indeed going to leave, Masanori should know. It had been his place she'd used to live in, after all. I'd heavily prefer this but I won't push for it. Why not? Because honestly, even if he did keep silent on her having been here, her presence was something anyone with enough of the correct skills could find out about. Even if Masanori kept quiet, it wouldn't mean she'd never be found. Right away? Maybe not. But it still could happen in the end.
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Masanori looked over at Aiko as she walked into the room. He listened to her quietly, as he wasn't sure if she would want to join the fight against the government or wanted nothing to do with this. He paused as he listened for a long moment. He felt glad to know that she didn't want to restart the chaos over again, that would only lead to trouble and would be something that would be horrible for the nation and the people of the nation as well. He agreed with her pretty much on each and every single one of her points, the government was corrupt, the new way of things was not so great, but that didn't mean they needed to bring back the old order by chaos that would cause so much suffering and evil. Why do you think you need to leave, he said looking at Aiko, you are a swordswoman, a unique woman from what I have heard has a great deal of skill and ability. You and I are in agreement about the nature of this problem, and what the issue with it is, he said pausing for a moment as looked at her, there is a course that you can take that might be helpful to you and myself, he said pausing as he looked in her direction for a moment, as he wasn't sure if she would expect him to say such a thing. This group doesn't meet her, per say, they are of course going to meet in Kyoto, he said looking at her, my suggestion is simple, we give this information over, and we head to Kyoto ourselves, we find out who this group is and we deal with them before they can cause any more problems, Masanori commented as he looked at her, This is what I am going to do if you wish to join me or not, I have old connections in the capital and I can use them, plus doing this would mean the government will owe you and that is never a bad thing, perhaps would help you stop running, he mused as he got to his feet. Now, if you don't want to go, do not fret, I will forget you came here, it will be most likely safer that way for you anyhow.