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(un)lucky encounters [rin] Apr 4, 2013 14:20:25 GMT 1

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Post by ASAMI KUROSAWA on Apr 4, 2013 14:20:25 GMT 1

It was that time of year again where the air was just filled with thick clouds that blocked out the sun, occasionally releasing a heavy rainstorm upon the unsuspecting people down below. Though it had been raining for a few days already, those past few days really couldn’t be compared to this evening, where the land was tormented by a huge rainstorm that was sure to ruin more than a few people’s good moods. Thankfully for Asami, she was a bit of a weirdo, and rather than run for shelter, she was happily prancing through the damp forest with the widest of grins spreading across her face. The young ninja had never fully understood why people disliked rain as much as they did, if you ever ran out of water you could just open your mouth and catch the tiny (or in this case thick) droplets falling from the sky, effectively saving you from dying of dehydration. Not that that was really necessary here, with the Junsui river running nearby… but still. And Asami personally never felt more alive than when she was slipping on the wet earth and shivering uncontrollably at the cold, which was exactly what she was doing right now.

Her teeth were clattering, her body was shaking and her entire skin was covered in Goosebumps right now. But still she looked like the Cheshire cat on a mission the way she was just mindlessly wandering through the forest. She could claim that she was out here to build up her immune system, that she simply wanted to be in the best shape to be the best ninja she could possibly be… but that would be lying. The truth was, she just liked playing around like this, and though she usually didn’t care about what other people thought of her, it was getting tiresome, always having to defend her actions when people called her childish and told her to act more like her own age. In this weather, the chances of running into someone were slim, and even if she did come across someone, she could just kick or spit water into their face to scare them off.

Asami nodded proudly at herself for always having a solution to deal with annoying people, before noting a deep puddle of mud a few feet away from her. The young woman bit her lip in excitement and took a few steps backwards before making a mad dash for the puddle, pulling her leg back as far as she could before burying her bare foot deep into the mud and kicking it as far away as she could. It actually got pretty far too, landing all the way into a bush a few feet ahead. “And she scores! Woohoo!” Asami cheered for herself, but she quickly silenced again when she heard the most terrifying hiss ever come out of the bushes. “Uh…” she narrowed her eyes some to see what was coming out of the bushes, and laughed a bit nervously when a tiny ball of black fur came walking out, its hair wet and sticking to its body, now not only covered in water, but in mud as well. “Oh shit! Sorry itty bitty kitty friend!” she laughed nervously. Oh boy, now she regretted not wearing boots or anything. Cats using your bare legs as a scratching pole was not fun. Asami could know, having been attacked more than once over similar incidents like this one.

The cat didn’t take the apology well and just continued to hiss like some sort of demon spawning straight from hell. Even Asami had to admit feeling absolutely terrified, and Asami never admitted to being scared. “No! Bad kitty! Bad!” she scolded, taking a step back just in case it decided to charge her… which it did. It had some ground to cover before getting to her, but not much. Well, crap… maybe she shouldn’t go kicking mud in random directions again. That was, if she survived this attack. Rather than running away, Asami nervously held her ground. The cat would catch up with her if she ran anyway, and it could probably climb a tree better than she could too. No, running away was pointless, the only way to handle this situation was through intimidation. Just act like you’re a bigger bad ass than you really are. It had worked out in the past, so why not try it now?

As the cat neared, Asami again lifted her leg up above the puddle and then stomped down in it hard enough to make mud splash all the way up to her elbow. Widening her eyes to almost resemble some wild animal, she raised her arms above her head and stomped her other foot down onto the ground before letting out a growl so loud and ferocious sounding that she almost scared herself. “DO YOU WANT A PIECE OF ME CAT?!” she screamed angrily, stomping her feet again, “COME AND GET IT THEN, I HAVEN’T HAD CAT IN A WHILE AND I’M STARRRRRVING!” to take it a step further, she actually started running towards the cat with outstretched arms and a psychotic glint in her eyes.

Despite being an animal with lesser brain functions than a human, the feline seemed to realize that Asami really was a lot bigger and likely stronger than itself, and honestly… not even animals were foolish enough to mess with a deranged person. So, after giving one final hiss, the cat slowly turned to the side before fleeing from the psycho human. Said psycho human cackled victoriously as she did a little dance around her puddle, “That’s right, run! RUNNNN BEFORE I CHANGE MY MIND!” when she was certain the cat wouldn’t be coming back, the ninja giggled like a happy schoolgirl and wandered off towards the nearest tree, slumping down against it and sighing happily. She was such a bad ass.

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(un)lucky encounters [rin] Apr 5, 2013 9:06:07 GMT 1

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Post by RIN HAYASHI on Apr 5, 2013 9:06:07 GMT 1

There was nothing more beautiful than the sound of rain, as it was one of the few joys that Rin could still take pleasure in. The quiet pattering of the water droplets against the leaves of the trees soothed the man's hardened soul, lulling him into a contented daze, and the rumble of thunder overhead was a lullaby to his ears. His lips, usually frozen in a stony scowl, lifted ever so slightly into what could have been the beginnings of a smile. Every year, he looked forward to the start of the rainy season, and after a long winter, it seems the springtime showers were finally upon them. Of course, few would share this same joy, but as far as he was concerned, one who had never danced in soft haze of the rain had not lived at all. He inhaled deeply, letting the damp, earthy air linger in his lungs for a long moment before breathing out. With a satisfied sigh, he leaned back against the trunk of the tree, letting his eyes fall slowly shut. They didn't know what they were missing.

Unfortunately, as fate would have it, his meditation was interrupted. Not that he was surprised – he was quite convinced the gods were conspiring against him, punishing him for something terrible he'd done in a past life. Somewhere in the distance, a girl's haughty voice echoed through the trees, disturbing the silence. The skin just above Rin's nose wrinkled softly, and he tried to tune out the disruption, focusing his attention on the hushed whisper of the falling water. It was a beautiful day, and he wasn't about to let some obnoxious — "DO YOU WANT A PIECE OF ME, CAT?!"

The sudden, shrill ring of the woman's shouts made him jump in place, broad shoulders flinching reflexively. Annoyed, he narrowed his eyes and blew out a vexed huff through his nose. "What the hell.." he muttered under his breath, growing ever more impatient as the rambunctious yelps continued. Who the fuck was she talking to? A damn cat? No villager in their right mind would venture this far into the woodland during such weather, and he couldn't help but wonder what had possessed this stray girl to do so. Then again, going by the ridiculous dialogue she was spewing out, or rather monologue, she didn't seem quite right in the head.

Normally, Rin would have let something like this be, as he was not one to interfere in other people's business; however, the female's shouts had grated on his nerves to the degree of making him take action. Carefully, the raven-haired man climbed down from his resting place in the treetops, walking stick in hand as he followed the echoes of the girl's voice. He was almost upon her when a stray mew interrupted his advance, and his stride faltered momentarily as he felt something warm brush against his legs. Hesitantly, Rin leaned over, hands easily finding the wet, furry body and hoisting it up into his arms. So, this was the killer cat, eh? He snorted as the sound of purring erupted from the feline's chest and then continued on his way.

He knew he had found his target by the trill of pesky giggling, and after a moment of standing in silence, he decided to make his presence known. Cat perched happily on his shoulder, its paws kneading against the fabric of his worn shirt, Rin stepped out from behind the trunk of the tree the female was resting against. "He who dislikes the cat, was in his former life, a rat," came his wry introduction.

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(un)lucky encounters [rin] Apr 5, 2013 15:11:51 GMT 1

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Post by ASAMI KUROSAWA on Apr 5, 2013 15:11:51 GMT 1

To say she was pleased with herself would be an understatement. Asami was positively glowing with pride over having driven off the ferocious feline that had targeted her as its latest victim. Oh no, Asami Kurosawa did not go down without a fight, whether it was a person or an animal she was fighting, she’d give it her all to make it out alive. Heck, even a demon would have to think twice before attacking her, and really, that cat had made noises that made the average demon tremble in fear, so that should say something about this girl’s level of bravery. “Heh… bet you didn’t see that coming, did you? You little monster…” she mumbled joyfully to herself before sliding down further and closing her eyes, briefly opening her mouth to catch some water in it. All of that running around and intimidating small animals had gotten her thirsty.

She was about to swallow the water when a voice suddenly appeared somewhere behind her, causing her to whip her entire body around towards the noise so fast that she almost choked on the fluid. A violent cough followed the sudden action, as she just stared up at the stranger that had crept up on her like a proper creep, “The… hell…” she started with a rough, irritated voice before coughing some more.
Her coughing fit ended as soon as she spotted the animal on the man’s shoulder. What the… hell? Was this the cat’s owner? Asami immediately got back on her feet and glared at the man, “What the hell is your problem? Sneaking up on people like that… you could’ve given me a heart attack!” her eyes narrowed some as she eyed the cat, “And keep your cryptic bullshit to yourself! That little bastard wanted me for breakfast! Is it yours? I’ll bet it’s yours! What kind of madman trains a cat to attack people? Did you have a good laugh from where you were watching in the bushes, you sicko?” she ranted angrily at the sudden invader. She wasn’t usually this impolite to random people, but this guy deserved it… creeping in the bushes and then calling her a rat, who did he think he was anyway?

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(un)lucky encounters [rin] Apr 9, 2013 9:24:46 GMT 1

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Post by RIN HAYASHI on Apr 9, 2013 9:24:46 GMT 1

Rin merely smirked at the female's childish whining. He couldn't see her, but her glare was very much apparent in the tone of her voice. "All for the better," he mused gruffly, tilting his head in the direction of her obnoxious moaning. "Perhaps if your heart stopped, so would your loose lips." Unfortunately, her heart was still beating, and she was still talking. Rin had never been fond of loud-mouthed people, especially on days like this, and to hear a girl squawking in such a way was rather unorthodox. Was she aware of how unreasonably brash she sounded?

Rin hadn't a clue what the female was ranting about, but underneath his aggravation, he felt a faint prick of amusement. The cat on his shoulder let out a quiet mewl of discomfort, and for whatever reason, the raven-haired man decided to play along. "What's that, neko?" He paused, pretending to be listening to the cat's response. "Is that so? Ah– He says you started it." While Rin didn't know this for a fact, it seemed to be a likely answer. After all, cats were quiet, careful creatures, and he doubted that this one had gone out of its way to attack the girl, especially after having shown such affection to him. She must have provoked it – perhaps with that annoyingly loud voice of hers. "It would be wise not to pick fights with those who have sharper claws than you. Now– I advise you keep your voice down, or I will send my furry companion after you again." As if demonstrating its new master's point, the cat rubbed its little black head against Rin's cheek affectionately.

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(un)lucky encounters [rin] Apr 14, 2013 22:44:41 GMT 1

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Post by ASAMI KUROSAWA on Apr 14, 2013 22:44:41 GMT 1

Asami could hardly believe what she was hearing. Sure, she’d expected some rudeness from a guy who spent his time lurking about in the bushes, but downright telling her he’d be fine with her having a heart attack? That’s just cold, and mean. ‘’Wow… you really are an asshole, aren’t you?’’ she muttered, crossing her arms over her chest and throwing her best glare his way to add more meaning to her words, not that she really believed it’d have the desired effect. Jerks tended to be immune to stuff like this after all, and despite the fact he’d said maybe two sentences, Asami could already tell this was the type of person to likely just scoff at what she was saying. Ugh, whatever, he was ruining her happy mood with his presence, time to leave him and his demon cat to whatever it was they were doing out here.

Just as she was about to flip this guy off and walk away, he suddenly decided he hadn’t insulted her enough and went on to accuse her of the cat’s attack. Well then… hmm… the ninja clicked her tongue and gazed off to the side trying to figure out a way to counter that accusation, but the truth was, yeah, she had kind of pissed the cat off by accidentally kicking mud its way. And this sneaky bastard had probably seen the whole thing. ‘’Yeah, well… it was an accident,’’ she mentioned quietly, running a hand through her wet hair before turning back sharply when he threatened to sic his cat on her again, ‘’Hah! You don’t scare me! And I don’t take orders from random forest freaks. If you’re really such a bad ass, why don’t you fight me instead of hiding behind your mangy pet ?’’ Welp, looks like she was picking a fight again, so what else was new? But this guy totally had it coming, so it was fine.

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(un)lucky encounters [rin] Apr 25, 2013 10:56:48 GMT 1

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Post by RIN HAYASHI on Apr 25, 2013 10:56:48 GMT 1

Rin snorted in both annoyance and amusement, letting out an impatient huff. "Is that really the best insult you can think of?" Gods, this girl was a nuisance. Why had he even bothered confronting her? He should have just stayed in his damn tree and let her make a fuss. At least then he wouldn't have to be involved in it, because as far as he was concerned, this was a waste of his time. Then again, time was something he seemed to have too much of nowadays. "You want to fight a rabid-beast tamer?" he inquired in a bemused tone, arching a brow in rather sarcastic speculation. "Hm. . . if you insist upon it." Rin heaved a quiet sigh, straightening his posture ever so slightly, prepping for the coming 'battle.'

The former ninja didn't plan to hurt the female, but if she insisted on a duel, he would be more than willing to quickly put her in her place. Due to the cockiness in her voice, he was guessing that she must have had some success in the past. Unlike her former opponents, however, he would show her no mercy. It was true that he may have been at a disadvantage due to his unfortunate disability, but he had confidence in his skills. He had been trained well, and even without his sight, he remained an experienced warrior. That had not changed. If anything, he had improved. "I won't go easy on you because you're a woman," he quietly informed his unwanted company, and then, without hesitation, initiated his advance. As the black feline hopped off his shoulder, in one, swift movement, Rin staked his walking stick into the damp earth and used it to hoist himself up and over the girl's head, landing lightly behind her. He paused very briefly, sensing her warmth in front of him, and then swung his leg out, attempting to make her knees buckle.