Heavenfall

"I want, and I know she needs, for you to come back, too. Lord Bayushi will need your cunning and skill." He spoke softly, as Matsu wiped her tears. "You... *hic*... you're Phi-sensei. You're not a ghost." She spoke into Phi's shoulder. "You're *someone*." Matsu's eyes were lined red, as she looked ...

"No. Certainly not feeling that need." His laugh was boisterous, echoing around the supply wagon. Then it goes to a grin.

"Well, it didn't look bad on you, Ryoko."

"Things have changed. And will continue to do so." He nodded, listening to her story about the bog, and the way things have changed since the Kami's tournament. "I was on the outside, looking in at the tournament. The nervousness of the others was ever present around me." He then closed his eyes, to...

"I am... we are... glad we had the opportunity to meet you too, Phi." Yamadono let his hands slowly move away from the two, offering a reassuring smile to the formerly masked woman. "She has always been a girl of strong emotion. Her rages, her joys, her sadness. Never really hidden them, and that ma...

Whatever her response was, it was a garbled mess of sobs and hiccups. All that was understandable was the nod of the girl. Yamadono squeezed the shoulders of his daughter and Phi. A silent witness to the bond between the two. Matsu's tears dampened the cloth of Phi's shoulder and chest as the girl h...

Tears welled up in the girls eyes. She looked up on Phi's face, already streams down her cheeks. "I'll hate you forever if you don't come back! I lost momma, poppa is getting old and will die one day, too! I can't lose my battle sister now! If you don't come back... I'll fight through Earth and Heav...

Yamadono nodded. "She can play." He reached for his Shakuhachi. "When I pass, this will become hers. As long as she has this, I will always be there for her. At least in music." He chuckled, watching the girl move through sword swings. "She has her own flute, of course, but I will want her to have t...

Yamadono hesitated, as Matsu wrapped her arms tight around Phi. "But I can't let you get hurt, I can't let you fight alone!" Even in this hellish place, the youthfulness of the girl broke through the fierce bravado of the one day amazonian warrior. The Last Noriaki was surprised by the unmasking of ...

Yamadono was silent, taking in the information. His lips pursed tight, as he digested the words. Matsu looked up to Phi. "Then I'm going with you!" She declared, determination scrawled in her festures. "Ma tsu !" His voice was sharp, the intimidating features and his sheer will breaking through in c...

"Of course." They each took a firm hold in turn. Secure in the knowledge that they were themselves. Matsu, after the test, sat onto the rock next to Phi. She leaned against her friend, resting her head on her shoulder. "We can be very good at keeping things from being a panic. It would only doom us....

The father and daughter pair were out exploring for the day. Staying near the expedition, but ranging a bit. Matsu was the first to spot Phi, and ran up to her. The young girl's hair was tied back tightly, her gear strapped to her back. The larger man was slower in his approach, almost lumbering. He...

"I dare anyone to get in the way of me seeking you out." The fierceness in Matsu's voice was palpable, matched by her wide grin. "I could always use the help and practice with the bow. I've also skill with the sword, my fists and feet, a knife. It all is just... so interesting." She nodded, while th...

The rain slowly dripped from his fur lined hat. Yamadono stood as a sentinel, keeping his eyes sharp. The young Matsu was nearby, her polearm drawn as she seemed to take to patrolling. Her cloak was drawn up, her face a mix of determination. His hands were gripped around the tetsubo, ready to act in...

She shook her head and reached into her clothes, pulling out a pair of pouches. "I had rope. Rope is valuable. Pain in the neck to make. Expensive. Traded it to the nezumi for jade." As she said it, she offered it to him. "I got more pieces than I need, and I do not like the idea of your daughter g...

"Music. She enjoys listening to stories of history." Yamadono smiled on as the young girl moved with a practiced grace with the weapon, but showcased her strength.

"She has been talking to some of these Nezumi. More curious than anything, and not just about their weapons."

I was in the first fight. I will wait until we absolutely need the fourth before hopping in. I'm sure there are plenty who are itching to fight evil.

"I receieved one piece." Yamadono indicated to the length of leather around his neck that disappeared beneath the tunuc. "And Matsu still has the piece I purchased for her from the Seidou." His attention was wholly focused on the masked woman. "We should be... okay?" There was nervousness, in dealin...

As she smiled, the Last Noriaki matched it with his iwn grin. The young Matsu looked between the pair, and shook her head, before looking to the ratling herself, wanting to glean as much information as she can.

"Failing is not an option." Yamadono agreed.

LM9 - AWCK! - Contested Willpower v. Crow (Willpower 4, VP +1k1) : 5d10o10k5 35 The tall warrior found the waterfall soothing. His eyes drinking it all in, until they came across the Crow. An eyebrow raised, as he removed his hat. A hand moving over his balding pate, as he made eye contact with the...

Matsu and Yamadono both nodded. "Not necessarily crazy. Determined to succeed so we will need all the tools available to us." Yamadono spoke up, looking to the Nezumi. His arms crossed over his chest, his stance attentive and confident.