Amiko Kobayashi (hotlittlehands) wrote,
@ 2011-09-17 02:29:00

Shortly after practice, Amiko approached Hajime privately. "I'd like to talk to you, if you have a moment."

	get_medieval 2011-09-17 04:55 am UTC (link)
	Hajime pauses, about to head back to the practice room. Instead, he bows. "Of course. Given that this request did not come during the pre-practice talk, I will assume you would prefer it in private? Perhaps your office?" (Reply to this)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2011-09-17 05:06 am UTC (link)
	"That would be good, thank you." And to her office they go. "I wanted to talk to you for a moment about Keiji, since you and I rather have to be the grownups around here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	get_medieval 2011-09-17 05:07 am UTC (link)
	He settles in, still rather stiff and formal in the presence of his superior. "Of course. Please, go on." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2011-09-17 05:10 am UTC (link)
	"I don't know how obvious it may or not have been to you, but Keiji is both the 'deranged duckling with no concept of reality' I complained of months ago and the reason I've taken several days off recently." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	get_medieval 2011-09-17 01:00 pm UTC (link)
	He nods without much expression or hint of what he might be thinking. "Very well." He will neither question her judgement, or try and assume what she is thinking. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2011-09-17 03:14 pm UTC (link)
	"Convincing him to return my brother provoked Hand retaliation the first time. Recruiting him will most likely do so again. I don't want to disturb the others too much, but we should be aware." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	get_medieval 2011-09-17 07:27 pm UTC (link)
	"Ahhh, yes, the assassins. I shall be sure to stay on guard. I got the impression from him that he would resent having a personal watch of any sort." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2011-09-17 08:12 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes, he's personally very capable -- not that he could have actually killed my father, but he'd have had a better shot than most people who have wanted to kill my father -- and he knows it, but I wanted you to be aware that we'll probably have to deal with them." Amiko wanted to give Keiji his due, but had to make the clarifying remark. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	get_medieval 2011-09-17 08:14 pm UTC (link)
	"I understand. I despise assassins, and will remain wary. Given your esteem for his skill, I am pleased he is on our side for the time." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2011-09-17 08:22 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh, I understand the sentiment," Amiko said grimly. "It was a Hand-Lord who ordered my Lady-Mother's death. My father took care of the man himself, of course, but still... Anything or anyone I can take away from that organization...it's worth a try as far as I'm concerned." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	get_medieval 2011-09-17 08:26 pm UTC (link)
	Hajime frowns. "The assassin is only partly to blame. The sword still needs a hand guiding it. They will pay." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

hotlittlehands
2011-09-17 08:37 pm UTC (link)

Amiko nods. "I never cared about the woman with the knife; she was dead even before my Lady-Mother was. The man who sent her is done with, though he's too much of a coward to physically end his life, and my father refuses to do him the honor. But yes, I would like best to see the organization fall. If it could be done by wresting their stupid, misguided weapons from them one by one, it would certainly be nice. But I'll take what I can get."

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get_medieval
2011-09-17 08:40 pm UTC (link)

"My family is dead. My lord is dead. My emperor is dead. Most of these, by time. I have sworn my loyalty here - your enemies are mine. Until I find the trail of my father's killer, I feel most comfortable with a battle to fight, even if it is a slow one. If you wish a weapon to use against them, Amiko-sama, my blade is yours to command. I apologize only that I am no investigator, the better to begin hunting them down."

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	hotlittlehands 2011-09-17 08:48 pm UTC (link)
	She nods, trying to give it the warm, solemn courtesy that her Lady-Mother would. "I am honored. And you needn't worry. As I said, they will come to us now. I fear burdening the others with these things, but I know I can trust you to help handle things when they come." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	get_medieval 2011-09-17 08:56 pm UTC (link)
	"The honor is in serving. They will come. And they will die." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2011-09-17 09:43 pm UTC (link)
	"Thank you, Hajime-san. If you have any concerns, please let me know." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	get_medieval 2011-09-17 09:50 pm UTC (link)
	He bows. "You know I will. Is there anything else you need to speak on?" (Reply to this)(Parent)

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