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]

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]

[kaidont]

Hah. You can count me in on that one.

[You're still kind of shady, but seem too straightforward to be a traitor, and he trusts Sanageyama's judgement. So he'll trust you. For now]

[revolutionista]

Then work on your self-control first.

[kaidont]

I'm gonna come gloat at you when you evolve.

Besides, doesn't fuck with my ability to think. Just to be non-lethal.

[revolutionista]

[She'll probably bite your head off after her evolution tbh]

Are you so sure? Perhaps I'll put you and Sanageyama on team training.

[Hey look she's actually looking kind of amused]

[kaidont]

I do my own training, thanks. Besides, I have a team to take care of.

[And speaking of his team, they've been watching the fight and argument in... what can only be described as popcorning. Sitting in a row, Petilil on Shroomish's head. The only one who doesn't seem to be enjoying the show is Trapinch, who's half burried and only has his head showing, but that's because he still looked his he blazed some mental herb before coming]

[revolutionista]

Yes, but between them you are the leader.

[kaidont]

Yeah and they're my responsability. No one else's.

[revolutionista]

I do not intend to take them from you, Nikaido. But have you ever been in a position different from a leader or a loner?

[kaidont]

Yep.

[revolutionista]

After your evolution, too?

Kaido you'd never be this dere if they were here

[kaidont]

Still.

Maybe I'll introduce you to them someday.

[revolutionista]

Oh? It should prove interesting to meet those who lead you.