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]

[... 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 >: ]

1/2

[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".

1/2

[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.

[kaidont]

[OOPS that's his belligerent aura coming right back up on reflex]

[revolutionista]

Calm yourself, Nikaido. Would I have told you this if I was their accomplice?

[kaidont]

If you were stupidly confident maybe.

[But okay he does relax... slightly]

[revolutionista]

[Well she is stupidly confident, but that's beside the point.]

Whether you believe it or not, it's the truth. I've cut my ties with them.

[kaidont]

So why're you here? Tired of Rory's self-righteous bullshit?

1/2

[revolutionista]

... Hah. You must have seen the tournament. I was told it was quite the show.

[revolutionista]

But... Yes, it was part of the reason. A dangerous fool is not what I want to see in a leader.

[With the way her face darkens a bit things were a little bit worse than just self-righteous bullshit, but she's not elaborating]

[kaidont]

[sigh]

I'm more worried about his scientists but I feel you.

[revolutionista]

[... Her frown deepens. We Do Not Talk about the scientists.]

1/2

[kaidont]

[Thankfully for you, he doesn't know you well enough to interpret your reaction, and sees it more as a "urgh yeah" thing]

So what're you planning on doing here?

[kaidont]

Aside from challenging people to duels.

[revolutionista]

... Getting used to this city first. I'll have Sanageyama's assistance, and make sure the city is ready if the team comes again.

[Also learn what "friends" are gain political influence]