User:NekoRex/Village1

Marisa_Kirisame flies in above the village, tired after a long fight with the evil tree ((whose name I can't be bothered to try to spell)) Sakuya_Izayoi:. Does it matter so much to someone where I am at a given time?  follows along Marisa_Kirisame. She looks around, half curious, yet half afraid, as if she's expecting something to happen. "Where do we go now, Marisa?" She asks, her voice unsually timid. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. Outsiders don't normally wander the village... Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu rests one hand on the hilt of his sword, but makes no other motions. He's quite aware of the knives in Sakuya's hands, but seems to be approaching the situation carefully. Sakuya_Izayoi:. You don't need to be too concerned. I am a human, no doubt just like you, and I merely come and go for what I need. Marisa_Kirisame:. "Ah, we can go look around for a restaurant in the market. That fight took quite a bit, though, so I guess it'll be dark soon. If ya want you can crash at my place tonight." Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. Your reaction says otherwise. Someone merely visiting for some innocent purpose would have little need to draw a weapon. Sakuya_Izayoi narrows her eyes, twirling the knife back and forth between her fingers. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Is it not something to be wary of, being approached by a strange man in a dark alleyway? Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. The village isn't all that dangerous, and besides, what could you possibly be doing in a dark alleyway to begin with? Koishi_Komeiji:. "A resturant..." Koishi murmurs, "Auu...I don't know...why don't you decide for us?" Sakuya_Izayoi:. Humans are dangerous even to themselves... Sakuya_Izayoi almost seems to smile as she says this. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Either way, you seem awful concerned for what would be a commonplace occurrance in many human habitations. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Don't you have something better to do? Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. To be honest, not really. I was merely out for a walk... but it's my duty to be concerned with what goes on in the village. Marisa_Kirisame:. "Heh, after we saved all those villagers again, I bet we can pick up something free at a fancy place." Marisa says, smirking. Sakuya_Izayoi:. That's a valid enough point, I'll give you that. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. I've seen you visiting the market before, but the question remains - what are you doing here, of all places? Koishi_Komeiji:. "Would we really...?" Koishi wonders doubtfully. Sakuya_Izayoi glances up to the sky, then back to the corpse at her feet, still concealed somewhat by the darkness of the alleyway. The faintest uncertainty for the future rises in her expression, but it's gone as soon as she speaks again. Sakuya_Izayoi:. I could say that "my business is my own", but in all truth, I was passing through to get to the flower shop on the other side of the village before I left. Sakuya_Izayoi:. It's a bother to have to cut the roses in the garden just to get my dear a bouquet. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. I can understand that, but you won't find any shops in alleyways like this. Sakuya_Izayoi:. "Passing through to get to the flower shop". Did I ever say I was going to stay here? Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. Normally, people prefer to use the roads. Marisa_Kirisame:. "I got some cash, I guess I could treat us if we don't." Marisa says. Sakuya_Izayoi:. It's much faster than just going around on the pathway. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu sighs, before taking a few steps forward, his hand still on the hilt of his sword. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. What are you really doing here? You may as well just tell me. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Grocery shopping, but without the shopping. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Getting what I need. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. I see... isn't that technically stealing? Sakuya_Izayoi:. Given what I'm after, I'm not sure you could define it as stealing. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Taking what's important and putting it to use. Not as if anyone else would. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. Well, this is troubling... Sakuya_Izayoi:. I'm certain that's the very same thing that many others like you have said. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. I'm sure. But do you really want to cause trouble here? Sakuya_Izayoi:. I never intended to cause trouble. You've just found me at a poor time. Sakuya_Izayoi:. ... Of course, "trouble" is necessary at times. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Perhaps you should just run along with that thought. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. Unfortunately, I don't think I can. Sakuya_Izayoi:. That's a shame.. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. We both want to avoid trouble, right? So why don't you simply drop that bag you're holding and leave. We'll pretend this never happened. Sakuya_Izayoi:. People will starve if I don't bring this bag back with me. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Surely, you'd have it in your heart.. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu sighs again, closing his eyes and bowing his head. After a moment, he steps aside, gesturing to the road beyond with his free hand, while still keeping a hold of his sword with the other. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. You're right. Just go. But know that if you do, you won't be welcome in this village again. Sakuya_Izayoi:. "Won't be welcome". I'm afraid this is the only place I can get my resources. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. And I'm afraid I can't willingly put the people of this village in danger, regardless of the reason. Sakuya_Izayoi:. We'll simply have to agree to disagree, then, won't we. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. It can't be helped, really. Sakuya_Izayoi gazes down-- blood seems to be beginning on leaving a mark against the ground. This just reminds her of the slight urgency in needing to get home before the corpse bleeds dry, and she takes another step back. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. I won't keep you any longer, and I won't be the one to stop you if you return, but I will have to tell the militia to deny you access to the village from now on. Sakuya_Izayoi:. I'm afraid that won't help you. Marisa_Kirisame is flying overhead, when the glint of Sakuya's knife and the sudden movement below catches her eye, and stops to look down at the scene. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. So you say. I won't speculate as to the future. Koishi_Komeiji:. "Marisa?" Koishi calls after her, tilting her head in confusion, "what's the matter?" Sakuya_Izayoi:. If you wanted, I suppose I could always pay you for the loss of "stolen goods". Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. It's not about money, really; I already have more of that than I could need. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Objects have worth, and if I paid that back, would it not be fixed? Marisa_Kirisame:. "Thought I saw someone making mischief..." Marisa says with a slight frown. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. Regardless of what I would say, others would not agree. You do what you do for your own reasons, so you should understand that other people will do the same. Koishi_Komeiji makes an aghast expression, "We...we should beat them up for it, shouldn't we?" Sakuya_Izayoi:. Then why speak for all of them and try and rid this place of me? Marisa_Kirisame:. (I don't see a lot of peope flashing weapons around the village. If I were gonna rob someone, would be bad for buisness if I killed 'em too...) Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. Because it's the duty that I inherited. Is your purpose really being served by arguing this? Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. Oh, and your bag is starting to leak. Koishi_Komeiji:. "Come on, Marisa!" Koishi urges her and, without another warning, flies into the scene. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Yes, and the duty I inherited was to be a slave in the palace of some faceless ruler. You don't see me still doing that, do you? Sakuya_Izayoi:. ... Yes, I figured as much. Marisa_Kirisame decides it might be worth a look, and casts a bright light spell over the alleyway to illuminate it so they can see who's down there more clearly. Sakuya_Izayoi:. I'm surprised you're not more-- Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu squints, raising one hand to shield his eyes from the sudden light. Sakuya_Izayoi cringes a bit at the sudden flash of light, turning towards the flash with a recoil, knife held up in defense. Koishi_Komeiji lands just behind Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu, unperturbed by the sudden light. Instead, she moves behind the man and shouts, "boo!" Sakuya_Izayoi acts fairly quickly on instinct, gathering up the bag in her arms and getting ready to bolt, a flicker of gold metal visible in her hand. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu stiffens somewhat, before taking a step away and half-turning, glaring back at Koishi. Marisa_Kirisame doesn't take more then a second to recognize the maid, and smirks as she flies down to greet the two herself. "Ufufu, what's the dog doing so far from home?" Koishi_Komeiji:. "Aw," Koishi gives a downcast look, realising that her little entrance didn't work. Sakuya_Izayoi frowns, narrowing her eyes at this word, which feels a tad offensive coming from someone that isn't at home. Steadying her stance despite the weight pulling her down, she shakes her head. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. Do you make a habit of sneaking up on strangers? Sakuya_Izayoi:. What's it to you, may I ask? Koishi_Komeiji:. "I just wanted to see the look of surprise on your face..." Koishi mumbles a little, "What are you doing here with this funny looking woman, Mister? Marisa says you people are up to no good!" Sakuya_Izayoi:. .. "Funny looking". Says a youkai. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. Yes, it would seem that is indeed the case, for her. I have already informed her that this is unacceptable. Koishi_Komeiji:. "That's no good!" Koishi frowns, "We should beat her up! Bam! Just like that!" Koishi_Komeiji punches a fist into her hand for emphasis. Sakuya_Izayoi locks her gaze on Koishi, eyes narrowing threateningly. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. If you want to fight, you can do it elsewhere. The village isn't the place for this sort of casual brawling. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Everything is not easy. Even then, can you catch smoke? Marisa_Kirisame:. "Thought I saw someone getting mugged, but I guess it only turned out to be the maid" Marisa says with a shrug and a sigh. Marisa eyes her sack, however, and adds, "But that's a big sack ya got there... you out on a shopping spree? Heh heh heh... I'd never thought you'd be the type." Sakuya_Izayoi:. I'm certain you know of what I must do, given your knowledge of my home, witch. Marisa_Kirisame:. "Eh?" Marisa says, before noticing the sack is indeed... leaking. She gets a sour look on her face. Marisa_Kirisame:. "Guess ya really were muggin' someone.... that's not very nice of you." Koishi_Komeiji:. "Oh! Marisa! It's probably another body! Like with tree!" Koishi points at the sack with an aghast expression, which didn't look too aghast considering she was looking pretty excited as well. Sakuya_Izayoi:. I'd think it very nice. I'm bringing home what my wife and sister-in-law need so desperately. Sakuya_Izayoi simply smiles, shrugging. Sakuya_Izayoi:. It's all a question of your perspective. Marisa_Kirisame:. "Who's that then? Your next victim?" Marisa says, pointing to the other guy, who she isn't facing to actually get a better look at. "Maybe you need to go on a diet, dog." Marisa sounds a bit put off by her remarks. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. Hardly. If anything, I was just preventing this sort of thing from happening again. Sakuya_Izayoi:. He acts as if he's important, so I'd rather not. Sakuya_Izayoi:. As for "a diet"? Milady is very happy with me as is, so I see no reason to. Sakuya_Izayoi shakes her head, slowly lowering her knife. Koishi_Komeiji doesn't really know what's happening at this point, so she casually sneaks over to the back. Koishi_Komeiji:. ((*bag)) Marisa_Kirisame:. "Hm? Who're you then?" Marisa turns to ask Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu. I might have need for an important guy." 	Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu relaxes somewhat, before turning his gaze to Marisa.  Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:.	My name is Takamuko no Yoriyasu. I am a member of the village council, so yes, I suppose you could call me an "important guy".  Sakuya_Izayoi:.	It's funny, though. Nobody seems to care about the fact that there was a murder tonight. I suppose that shows how much you all care.  	Koishi_Komeiji, aided by her own subconscious movements, does end up next to the bag. She opens it, and an unflattering image of a body dropping out beholds her.  Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:.	The murder has already happened, and there's nothing to be done to change that. Suffice to say, if you ever show your face here again, you will be attacked on sight... as I have already explained.  Koishi_Komeiji:.	"Marisa! It really is a body!" Koishi cries out, probably to the surprise of noone. Sakuya_Izayoi:.	Such a shame, I bring such business to the carpenters and masons of this town..  Sakuya_Izayoi:.	And the bakers, too. They've nobody else to offload their obscene amounts of flour and sugar and eggs upon.  	Sakuya_Izayoi chuckles, shaking her head.  Marisa_Kirisame:.	"Then ya kill em, right?" Marisa cuts in. "Maybe ya oughta get food like the other youkai do, I'm sure they have to work pretty hard."  Sakuya_Izayoi:.	(At least not in bulk.)  Sakuya_Izayoi:.	"Like the others do". Yes, just like they feast on humans. It's the same thing, really.  Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:.	Yes, and we don't allow them to freely enter the village and kill whomever they desire, either.  Sakuya_Izayoi:.	Given that tonight is just one of many, then your defenses are sorely lacking.  	Koishi_Komeiji looks around and when she realises noone is really paying attention to her, just glances down at the body in dejection. Marisa_Kirisame:. "I can't say I wanna give ya another trouncin' for murder though, but I just busted my butt savin a few dozen villagers today from Saigyou_Ayakashi and I'm beat" Marisa says, shrugging. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. They're not perfect, no, but that's no reason to ignore these things - especially when the perpetrator is so very clear. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Trouncing. Sure you would, but you would have to catch me first. Sakuya_Izayoi smiles, before looking back to Takamuko. Sakuya_Izayoi:. I suppose, from now on, the game's on, isn't it... Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. I suppose it is. Marisa_Kirisame:. "You oughta stick to the woods like the youkai do fer meals, like a real dog, heh heh." Sakuya_Izayoi:. The woods? Like where you live? Sakuya_Izayoi:. I could do that. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Maybe bring back plenty of books back with me. Marisa_Kirisame:. "Ufufufu, the last youkai that visited my shop came begging to know why I'm so strong!" Sakuya_Izayoi:. Perhaps I should rephrase that. "Plenty of books and a fresh corpse".. Marisa_Kirisame:. "Over my dead body! Wahaha!" Sakuya_Izayoi rolls her eyes. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Don't tempt me. Sakuya_Izayoi looks to the group, then slowly turns, starting to warily head off towards the pathway out in the open, which is now more or less deserted by now. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu watches Sakuya leave, frowning slightly and keeping one hand resting on the hilt of his sword the entire time. Marisa_Kirisame:. "Tell Patchy I'll be visiting tommorow at 3!" Marisa taunts the maid further as she leaves. Sakuya_Izayoi:. Then, perhaps, I'll just tell Flandre that there's someone coming for lunch at 3 tomorrow.. Marisa_Kirisame waits for Sakuya_Izayoi to dissapear and says, "Well, with her out of the way, I guess me and Koishi should get to finding that restaurant after a long day of saving the village," making no effort to be subtle towards Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu shakes his head, before glancing briefly at Marisa and Koishi in turn. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. Yes, yes. I will see to it that you are rewarded for that, once you explain exactly what it is you did. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. Of course, I am in no position to take such testimony now. Go the administrative office in the center of the village and explain it to them. Once they have verified your claims, they will be in a position to reward you. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu:. In the mean time, do me a favour; if either of you ever see that maid in the village again, feel free to shoot on sight. Dead or alive, there will be a... significant reward for turning her over to the militia. Takamuko_no_Yoriyasu turns and begins walking away, saying nothing more. Leaving the alleyway, he makes a turn and starts down the road, beginning the long walk home. Marisa_Kirisame:. "Eh, I guess the free meal will have to be free, uh, later." Marisa says, shrugging. Marisa_Kirisame:. "Anyway, shouldn't be too hard to find a nice place to take a break, Koishi. I'm not around the village too much, but their food ain't too bad." null is now known as nullasleep Koishi_Komeiji is still sulking, because she was completely ignored in the whole of the exchange. She just gives Marisa a disapproving pout, not saying anything much. Marisa_Kirisame:. "Eh? You shoulda given that maid the stick. She was bein' a bad dog." Marisa half-jokes. Koishi_Komeiji:. "You were ignoring me the whole time!" Koishi wails, throwing a stick she'd seemingly procured out of nowhere at Marisa, "now what do we do with this body?!" Marisa_Kirisame:. "Oh, sorry. Must not have noticed you." Marisa says, rubbing her forehead after getting hit. "You aren't exactly noticable sometimes" Marisa adds a fake cough to the end of that. Koishi_Komeiji:. "..hmph!" Koishi_Komeiji walks over and picks the stick from the floor, shoving it roughly into her sleeve. "Now I'm not in the mood for eating anymore," she mutters. Marisa_Kirisame:. "Ah, cheer up, we were going to be having fun out on the town!" Marisa says, getting back on her broom. Koishi_Komeiji doesn't say much more. She simply follows behind Marisa, the frown on her expression unwavering. Marisa_Kirisame:. "Hmmm.. if you're not hungry, we could go back to my house, I could show you somethin' cool I've got! It'll put a smile on that face for sure!" Koishi_Komeiji:. "Oh...I don't care anymore..." Marisa_Kirisame:. "Aw, don't be like that. We're supposed ta be havin' fun together!" Koishi_Komeiji tries to smile for Marisa, but her lips snap right back into a frown. "Oh, let's just go already!" She stamps her foot, "the sooner we get to your house the better...!" --	Sakuya_Izayoi (Marine@glaciated.time) has Left #human_village (tick.. tick.. tick.. tick..) Marisa_Kirisame puts on a pouty face. "Not till I know what'll cheer you up, ya goof." Koishi_Komeiji:. "I don't know either!" Marisa_Kirisame continues to pout for another second, but suddenly takes Koishi's hand and pulls her onto the broom. "Well c'mon then, my house is more interesting then the village anyhow." Koishi_Komeiji:. "Mmh, alright," Koishi nods and gets on the broom, giving the bloodstained ground one last look. Marisa_Kirisame:. "Right then! Let's go!" Marisa says, taking off real fast for the forest of magic, over to #Marisa's_House.