[Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

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[Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Hanzou » Mon Jun 15, 2020 6:00 am

It was over.

There were still dangerous things in the shadows, still reasons to be on guard. Hanzou wouldn't truly feel they were safe until they were far to the north. He walked the perimeter of the camp, watching fir any remaining threats.

But, it was over.

They were waiting for him at one of the watch fires.

"Hello Miuna. Hello Aono."
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Shinjo Miuna » Mon Jun 15, 2020 6:49 am

So much had happened in those last moments. Hanzou reaching out for her. Trying to close the pit. Witnessing Shinjo blur past in her Ki-Rin form. The sight had shaken her with equal parts awe and fascination.
It was finally over. Somehow they had been successful. Somehow, they were alive. She wondered how many they had lost. She shook her head to clear away the negative thoughts. That's when she saw him.

Hanzou.

Miuna didn't bother with signing first. She embraced Hanzou tightly, tear streaks standing out against the layer of oil that covered her cheeks. She was exhausted. Her hair had fallen free of the cloth, which now resided in her pack. It hung in loose coils about her, the ends reaching her waist. She leaned up, kissing him passionately, despite how filthy they both were. She was hesitant to let him go, but of course they needed to tend to the injured, find the missing and the bodies of those perished. And more importantly, get as far away from this place as possible.

Gently, reluctantly, she pulled herself back and signed, "I can't believe we did it."
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Hanzou » Mon Jun 15, 2020 7:00 am

He welcomed the embrace and the kiss, gently brushing her hair back.

"It is hard to believe, but we were together. All of us." He looked from Miuna to Aono and back. "You're unhurt? Both of you?"
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Shinjo Miuna » Mon Jun 15, 2020 8:16 am

She hugged him again, nuzzling into him as an answer and Aono nodded.

"By the Fortunes, yes, we are unharmed. Glad to see you are as well. I heard Shinjo was injured and there are some people missing. Hopefully they can be retrieved." Her voice was strained and she looked as tired as Miuna felt. Everyone looked like they needed a bath and some rest.
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Hanzou » Mon Jun 15, 2020 8:38 am

He hugged her tight.

"We're fortunate it wasn't worse. We'll be leaving as soon as we can, I'm sure. You can show me your lands."
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Shinjo Miuna » Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:32 am

Aono nodded again. "So you've made your decision then? You want to become a Shinjo?"

Miuna looked up between the two of them, curiosity in her eyes.
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Hanzou » Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:44 am

"Yes." He looked in Miuna's eyes. "I want to stay with you."
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Shinjo Miuna » Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:09 am

"I wanna stay with you too."

Said with startling clarity, albeit a bit nasally, the phrase punctuated her seriousness. Talking was cumbersome and she avoided it unless necessary because she couldn't make all the sounds correctly and didn't like burdening others with figuring out what she meant.

But she spoke now, a way to make sure Hanzou understood that she meant it. She wanted to be around him, all the time, it made her happy. Watching his face when he saw or learned something new, it made her heart full. She wanted to keep seeing that face. She looked up at him, reaching out to caress his cheek as she spoke again.

"I love you."
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Hanzou » Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:16 am

"I love you." He kissed her again.

Reluctantly breaking away after a few moments, he smiled warmly.

"I'll need help, from both of you. To find my place."
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Post by Shinjo Miuna » Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:32 am

"It's become increasingly clear that your place is with the Ki-rin."

"With me," Miuna corrected.

Aono continued, "You've a natural curiosity about you. Wanting to know more about different lands and customs, and humans in general. No better family to belong to." She smiled at him. "Only thing left is to speak with Shinjo on the matter."
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Hanzou » Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:39 am

He nodded. "I intend to. I'm a little nervous. This will be a big change for me."
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Shinjo Miuna » Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:45 am

Miuna took his hand then. She didn't speak. She didn't sign. She simply let her presence be felt. Whatever happened, whatever they faced, it would be together. She was not letting him go.

Aono nodded, understanding. "Change can be frightening, but it is necessary to grow. You and Miuna both have much more growing to do. I see no reason for Shinjo not to support that." She put her hand on his shoulder reassuringly. And smiled at her sister.
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Hanzou » Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:51 am

"Thank you." he nodded. "I look forward to seeing your home, to learning your ways. To building a new life. Is there anything either of you would like to know?"
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Shinjo Miuna » Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:56 am

"Nothing we won't learn naturally over time. We've got plenty now."

Miuna pipped up. "Do you think I could ever visit your homelands?" She knew they lived away from humans, but of course she was curious.
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Post by Hanzou » Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:26 pm

"Possibly." he answered after a moment bbn of consideration. "I'm still trying to understand where all of these clans and tribes are located. However, I think it would interest Shinjo and, given her nature, my people may be more willing to let her followers explore the area."
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Shinjo Miuna » Mon Jun 15, 2020 1:26 pm

Miuna nodded, pensive.

After a pause she signed, "If you want to visualize where things are, then you need a map. Sensei has many maps, perhaps you could have a look at them?"
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Hanzou » Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:38 pm

"That would be helpful." he smiled. "What little I know of the lands beyond the valley comes from stories I've been told. For the journey here, I had little idea of what to expect. The world feels much larger than I thought it was."
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Shinjo Miuna » Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:06 pm

"That's because it is," she smiled. "I want you to be able to see all of it. I'll help in any way I can." She rose onto her tiptoes to kiss his cheek.
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Hanzou » Wed Jun 17, 2020 6:31 am

"I know and I appreciate it." he smiled. "I hope I can be of use to the clan and to you."
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Re: [Day 16, EN] Stand by Me

Post by Shinjo Miuna » Wed Jun 17, 2020 6:50 am

"You don't need to be useful to me. I love you regardless. Just be yourself." She gave him a small, reassuring smile.

When all of their duties were finally finished, she was going to take Hanzou on many trips. She'd already planned to travel, so the way things happened with him was just a happy coincidence. A very happy coincidence, she mused.
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