Heavenfall

"Yeah, let's work together! So no fleshcutters, eh?" She set down a stack of sticks and leg bones. "No flesh cutters means we can churn out more, quicker."

"Not sure any fish in the swamp would be too edible, looking at the state of the weeds. Probably small and bony."

Mai waved him over. "Tao-kun, I was going to make you some arrows today! What kind do you like best?"

"Cooking is great fun. I do worry about the quality of our food the deeper in we get."

"I hope that is a possibility. I serve as I can by providing for others." She paused, " can you use a knife?"

"We will have to see what we can come up with on the way, but alas we are ill-equipped. I have seen it used in ceremonial weaponsmithing but as a weapon itself it often proves soft."

"No need. As I said, on this journey, such food may be few and far between. Life is best enjoyed when you can."

"It is as you say. This one hopes one day her accomplishments overshadow the nature of her birth."

"Thus the edge that will be toothed. Though the teeth can't be sharpened they will do excess damage to an enemy."

"I don't believe we have a teacher of such. This would be quite useful. Thank you, Reiko. In exchange, as I stated we will develop weapon s suitable for some of your kin suited to the stealthier martial affairs."

"I just have nightmares. No worries. I have since birth. Maybe it was because my father was a Tribeless wanderer who left before I was born? Some priests worry about them, other say they are just nightmares."

"I just made a jo staff edged with teeth like these for one Ongaku no Ryoko." She pulled a wicked looking jagged tooth out of a pouch she carried between the layers of her clothes. "This Aiguchi will be edged with them, as well." "I like to experiment, so I am always making different things. I will ...

Hantei Kinsen wrote: ↑

Mon May 25, 2020 11:16 pm

"So you're also a carver. That's interesting. I believe Dawei-sensei would love to talk about his own work with you."

"I've yet to encounter Dawei-sensei. I am a weaponsmith of wood, bone and tooth weapons first and foremost, but I do carve decorative items as well."

"It sounds relaxing. There are some hot springs up in the mountains. Maybe, they can have bathhouses built around them."

"I am sure you will fit in somewhere. The Bat took me in despite how cursed I am considered."

"Alright, I will ask. I will also ask her directly. Maybe that will help her feel less like we are picking on her, and more like a proper warrior."

"I have heard Matsu is pretty tough for a kid. Maybe the teeth will convince her it is a good weapon. Nice at tearing chunks out of people. I mean it is a bit longer than most Aiguchi. Can she handle bigger weapons yet? I have a good feeling this one has serious potential."

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"Ah! Kanna! Come, sit! I am glad I got to make us a decent dinner before we got too far into this area." She gestured around her. "I imagine swamp fish aren't too tasty."

"I am working on a shark tooth Aiguchi. It should be done this evening. I need to find a proper owner for it."

"Ahh, Kinsen-sama! I never thought I would meet you. Thank you for the porridge. This one is Ryoshun Mai. I hope to finish this knife today and find a good owner. If you know of any who specialize in knives, I would be much obliged." She took a bite of the spicy porridge, "this is really good!" Turn...

Mai sat just outside her tent with a blanket wrapped around her. Working away on a wooden Aiguchi that seemed to be taking a painfully long time, she still made progress none the less. She wondered if she would find a good owner for the knife soon. The notches for the shark teeth were already shaped.

Before eating, Mai sat to the side carving away at the wooden knife. She began to add notches for the teeth spacing them close together so there would be as little gap as possible. The shape definitely looked like an Aiguchi now. Wrapped in her blanket, she shivered a little. This morning was nearly...