Thread: A Song Girl and A Mighty Warrior. [Xanaphia & Sugo ]

Wang Yun's garden, dusk, five and a half months before the death of Dong Zhuo. Wang Yun sat drinking tea under one of the pavilions in his gardens, styled to look like a small pagoda in its nature. Lu Bu had been residing on his estate for the past couple of weeks waiting for when Diao Chan would be ready to travel to the Imperial Capital. Wang Yun set the porcelain cup down on the table next to him, swapping it for his pipe. He then stood and moved across the medium sized pavilion to one of the lanterns that hung from the four pillars keeping the roof of the pavilion standing. He opened the lighting door and reached a small piece of wood inside until it caught alight. He then moved the burning wood to the bowl of the pipe lightning the tobacco inside. Two steps could be heard behind Wang Yun as Lu Bu stepped up the steps into the pavilion. I consider myself lucky, Master Lu Bu. Wang Yun said before moving across the Pavilion not looking at Lu Bu and sitting back down in his seat. That you're not out to kill me, for I didn't hear you until I was well within reach of your legendary Halberd. Lu Bu chuckled, taking a couple more steps until he was parallel with the sitting man looking out in the direction Wang Yun was. I am not really known for my subtlety. Lu Bu said, his chuckle joining with Wang Yun's. Tea? Wang Yun asked leaning over to his tea pot and pulling along a second cup. No thanks. Lu Bu said looking down at the elderly man, probably in his late 50's. My vanguard and I will accompany Lady Diao Chan at first light tomorrow morning. We'll head to Chang'an and I'll take care of her from there. Lu Bu said moving across the pavilion and leaning against one of the wooden supporting pillars. It had been a fairly peaceful few weeks at Wang Yun's estate, he'd spent as much time with Diao Chan as he could, he'd grown to like her - very much. Wang Yun smiled, looking over to Lu Bu before he stood up taking a long hard drag of his pipe before exhaling the smoke. You and her get along quite well don't you Master Lu Bu? Wang Yun nodded at his own rhetorical question. Take good care of her in Chang'an, I think you would be a very good suitor for her. Lu Bu stood up more firmly at Wang Yun's statement and looked at him trying to suss him out. If Lady Diao wishes it... Lu Bu said uncharacteristically hesitant. Wang Yun finished the remainder of his tea from his cup and began walking down the steps at the other side of the Pavilion, the sun was setting now, it was late. I am going for my nightly walk Master Lu Bu, I shant see you again until you return. Take good care of gentle Diao for me. Wang Yun said with a smile to Lu Bu that slowly changed to a smirk as he moved his head to look in front of him, outside of Lu Bu's vision. Lu Bu nodded, and turned to leave. Wang Yun's estate, first light, five and a half months before the death of Dong Zhuo. Lu Bu commanded a vanguard of 150 men, hand picked from Dong Zhuo's forces to serve under Lu Bu's command. His second in command, Zhang Liao, a warrior almost as fearsome with a halberd as Lu Bu himself lead the group in his two week absence. The two men grasped arms in a forearm handshake as Lu Bu smiled greeting his friend. We got your message. Zhang Liao said with a grin, Hope you've had a nice vacation. Lu Bu clocked the man on the back of the head as he walked past him and Zhang Liao turned rubbing it. The Lady asked not to be disturbed, she still seemed tired, awfully early so I can't blame her. Zhang Liao said feigning a yawn. Is my horse saddled? Lu Bu asked to Zhang Liao walking past some of the troops who were conversing in a group but didn't hesitate to salute as Lu Bu walked past. Lu Bu turned the corner at the stable to see the large horse saddled and ready to go. Lu Bu smiled, walking up to the animal and rubbing a hand over its head in an almost intimate manner. Lu Bu's horse was almost as famous as he was himself, the large red hair beast was known to be the fastest in the land, and only a few where known to exist, and where almost exclusively rode by powerful warriors. The colour of the animal's hair, bar the mane, would strike fear into a mans heart just as much as seeing Lu Bu's face would. Lu Bu mounted, ducking his head under the stable's roof as he rode the animal out. His vanguard of a 150 men where all horse bound on animals ranging from brown to white and a carriage pulled by four horses that Lady Diao rode in in comfort. It was only a few more moments of stillness before Lu Bu's vanguard was riding at speed along the dirt road from Wang Yun's estate heading for Chang'an. Chang'an imperial capital, mid-day, five and a half months before the death of Dong Zhuo. Lu Bu smiled as the door to Diao's carriage opened and she stepped out taking the steps slowly and walking in his direction. He immediately dismounted his Red-Hare and approached a few steps towards her allowing her to walk the remaining distance. A couple of soldiers took Lu Bu's horse by the reins and began to guide it off towards the stables at the entrance of the large city. She didn't hesitate to hook her arm around his, her hand laying gracefully on her other as she held to Lu Bu's arm, his arm a shocking contract to Diao's small hands. I think it would be best if I were to show you to where you will be staying? He kept the smile on his face trying not to disappoint her with his answer. Chang'an is a big place, maybe you should get settled in your accommodation first before I attempt to show you around such a large city..? Don't you think? he asked gently, he wasn't against showing her around he just thought there was a more appropriate thing for her to be doing on her first day in Chang'an, settling in.