1st cut - Action; Outside Union

[revolutionista]

[Anyone outside or on the walls of the city early this morning will notice a stranger approaching the city. Heading from the woods, they're wearing a dark grey hooded cloak that hides their face rather well. They seem to be carrying a sword, as well as a lightweight-looking bag strapped to their shoulder.

They also seem suspicious.

When the person comes close enough, they briefly look up at the walls - if anyone watching is attentive enough, they might be able to make out the features of a girl - and smile, giving a small "hmph" of satisfaction. Finally here.

With that smile, the girl continues on towards the city gates.]

Let's see how much has changed here.

Comments

[revolutionista]

[... But your growl somehow actually makes her snap out of it. Calm down, Satsuki.

She straightens up, her face once again calm (if a little disapproving. Frowning is Satsuki's natural state), and even makes it look like her shoulder and arm is okay. Flexing her fingers a little - she's still not entirely at home with fighting without Bakuzan in her hand.

Her pose is once again confident and possibly a little challenging, like a sort of standby mode.]

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[kaidont]

[--and that actually makes him notice it. You'll see his eyes widen for a second as the growl stops... and then he takes in a hissing breath.

He's oviously upset about something, and it's not the pain.

Putting his hand up in a "hold on" motion]

... d'you mind if we finish this later?

[kaidont]

I'm... not exactly in control right now.

[He hasn't fought seriously since he evolved, and he doesn't want to risk more bad reflex surprises for what's sort of a friendly match]

[revolutionista]

[Judgingyou.jpeg]

I noticed.

[kaidont]

[Like you can talk

He'll straighten, and with him standing open you might notice you dealt more damage than he'd let show. He's got a crappy defense, so he's learnt to deal with pain.

He'll walk forward... and then give a side grin and offer his hand to shake]

Congrats on bringing it out, though. That's a first.

Tadashi Nikaido.

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[revolutionista]

[She... doesn't do handshakes, sorry Kaido. But she does give a smirk and relaxes, which is her own way of proposing peace.]

You know my name already. Tadashi Nikaido...

[revolutionista]

You have to learn to control yourself.

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[kaidont]

[Smirk]

And you need to get used to fighting barehanded. Let's try this again when we both get better at it, shall we?

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[kaidont]

[And that's when Floette interrupts your tender moment by flying to Kaido.

Kaidoooo are you hurt? Do you need healing? Are you okay you seemed upset there for a moment--]

Wh--I'm fine Floette, stop nag--

[ >: ]

[kaidont]

[... he stops mid-sentence and lets her cuddle his hand instead]

... I'm fine. Don't worry.

[revolutionista]

[Her eyes narrow a little at your advice--while it's a valid point, well... before, there has never been a need to fight or train without her sword. Bakuzan being taken away from her has never even been counted as a possibility.

... And she watches your interactions with Floette with a kind of interest. Not surprised, but not entirely idle either.]

[kaidont]

[He looks up at you]

Mind a little healing? There's no point in walking into town looking like this, we'll draw even more attention.

[Plus you were a good opponent...

Floette is like HMPH YOU GUYS ARE DUMB WHY DO YOU EVEN NEED TO /ASK/ but he wouldn't find it fair if she heals him and not you]

[revolutionista]

[... Technically she does need healing, but. Touching her shoulder to make sure she doesn't have anything dislodged or broken]

Do not waste your energy. I shall be fine.

[kaidont]

[Suddenly tiny fairy in your face. Come on, Lady, she can tell, and you still have a lot of things to do with your day, right? There's no point in going on like this, don't be dumb >: ]

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[revolutionista]

[What--]

[revolutionista]

[Okay no sorry Floette, she's holding you off politely]

Thank you, but I've had worse and recovered. I can look after myself.

[kaidont]

[HMPH

She's going to go sit on Kaido's shoulder and pout.

Kaido, on the other hand, is trying not to laugh. Oh man you don't know what you got yourself into. It's only a matter of time]

[revolutionista]

[Okay, now that the show's over, she's going to go pick up her sword (she holds it in her hand a little bit longer than needed, her expression suddenly a little bit softer) and throw the cloak over her shoulders again before strapping on her bag.]

So, Nikaido Tadashi... I trust we shall meet again soon.

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[kaidont]

Sounds like it. D'you need help finding Sanageyama?

[kaidont]

... also just "Kaido".

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[revolutionista]

[No.]

Nikaido Tadashi.

[revolutionista]

... Tell me about Sanageyama. He swore to fight me on even ground one day... and I want to know whether he's done anything to get closer to that goal.

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[kaidont]

[GROAN]

[kaidont]

[Urgh, whatever, FINE, he'll make you stop with the ridiculous namecalling later]

How long ago did you fight him?

[revolutionista]

Several months ago. I was here with team Evolution.