|
Post by Kage Chaos on Nov 29, 2006 15:31:21 GMT -5
"I never thought to ask, actually," Kuroki replied, "I'm used to walking."
|
|
|
Post by twilightblade on Nov 29, 2006 15:31:39 GMT -5
A dark figure stepped out beside them. "That is good to know," Sato said quietly. "Does the path have a name, Kuroki-san?"
|
|
|
Post by Kage Chaos on Nov 29, 2006 16:10:51 GMT -5
"No name," Kuroki replied, "Just a path I've taken a few times. It goes mostly through the plains, so we'll be able to avoid any surprise attacks."
|
|
|
Post by twilightblade on Nov 29, 2006 16:16:42 GMT -5
Sato nodded and smiled cheerfully. "I know of this one. You are a good warrior indeed to have traveled this path more than once."
He glanced at Yukimori. "You have known the Lord for a while, do you know of his enemies?"
|
|
|
Post by blossom on Nov 30, 2006 13:48:14 GMT -5
Yukimura blinked, surprised by the question. "Ah ... I'm afraid I don't know. I knew the Lord only a little as a child. However, I believe his family had a particularly bitter ongoing rivalry with a family from the Tokugawa clan."
|
|
|
Post by Kage Chaos on Nov 30, 2006 14:08:43 GMT -5
"Yes, although many of the members of that family have died since," Kuroki added, "I doubt if there are many left. Sorry if I interrupted."
|
|
|
Post by twilightblade on Dec 1, 2006 15:16:51 GMT -5
Sato nodded to Yukimura and Kuroki. "Tokugawa? They are often very dangerous, but that is all I know of them. Do either of you know more?"
|
|
|
Post by blossom on Dec 1, 2006 15:27:04 GMT -5
"The head of their clan in a man named Hiromu," Yukimura said, "He's extremely intelligent - a cool and cunning strategist, but fierce in battle. Definitely not someone to be underestimated."
|
|
|
Post by twilightblade on Dec 1, 2006 18:26:44 GMT -5
Sato nodded. "I have heard of him."
|
|
|
Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 3, 2006 1:00:34 GMT -5
"Yes, there were times where me and very few others were just barely able to escape some of his raids. His squads are well trained, and his tactics are nearly perfect."
|
|
|
Post by twilightblade on Dec 4, 2006 15:59:16 GMT -5
Sato smiled. "Indeed. Very well planned. Such as this one." He stepped away from them a little, still smiling. I would suggest that you not try to fight, especially with thirty archers and more than 20 swordsmen ready to kill you."
|
|
|
Post by blossom on Dec 5, 2006 7:43:05 GMT -5
Yukimura froze, his eyes narrowed dangerously, "What?"
|
|
|
Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 5, 2006 9:03:42 GMT -5
Kuroki already had his hands on his kodachis, "You do realize, attacking us would be a mistake."
|
|
|
Post by twilightblade on Dec 5, 2006 13:14:08 GMT -5
Sato was still smiling as he disappeared into the dark. "You do realize that attacking you is not my goal." He laughed a little, then was gone.
|
|
|
Post by blossom on Dec 5, 2006 14:11:42 GMT -5
Yukimura turned to Kuroki, worried. "What do you suppose that was about?"
|
|
|
Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 5, 2006 14:19:22 GMT -5
"I'm not sure," Kuroki answered, "It seems we have a traitor in our midst."
|
|
|
Post by blossom on Dec 5, 2006 14:20:46 GMT -5
"Possibly two," Yuki answered, "Remember, he came with a girl?"
|
|
|
Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 5, 2006 14:22:18 GMT -5
"Yes, you're correct," Kuroki answered, "Though we've seen no proof that she is also a traitor."
|
|
|
Post by blossom on Dec 5, 2006 14:24:38 GMT -5
"We should be on our guard around her though, just in case."
|
|
|
Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 5, 2006 14:26:55 GMT -5
"Indeed," Kuroki replied, "We'd better get ready for tomorrow."
"Are you any good with a sword?" Kuroki asked.
|
|
|
Post by blossom on Dec 5, 2006 14:33:09 GMT -5
"I like to think so." Yuki answered with a smile, indicating his nodachi.
|
|
|
Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 5, 2006 14:34:31 GMT -5
"Good," Kuroki replied, "It's likely you'll need it."
|
|
|
Post by blossom on Dec 5, 2006 14:37:46 GMT -5
Yuki nodded grimly.
"You sparred with Lady Ayame-sama, didn't you? Do you think she'll be able to defend herself adequately?"
|
|
|
Post by Kage Chaos on Dec 5, 2006 14:41:31 GMT -5
"She has some skill," Kuroki nodded, "Must've taken a lot of practice. She should be fine."
|
|
|
Post by blossom on Dec 5, 2006 14:45:46 GMT -5
Yuki nodded. "Now all that remains to be seen is how proficient Ayame-sama's maid and the stable boy are."
|
|