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Post by Shinwa on Jun 12, 2017 14:12:55 GMT 10
Shinwa goes very still. For one sensitive to pheromones, his odor carries a very strange mix of scents: relief, terror, hope, despair. The scents have been growing, alternating, throughout the day, to the point where they are detectable now. They don't reach his face. "I think..." he says cautiously, "...I think it would be wise for me not to decide what to think until we have more information. Finding out what there is enough of a start. Only from there can we decide what to do about it."
As if eager to change the subject, he reaches into the pile of random items he has picked up. First he passes over the package of locusts. "Rik...that's for you. Two more packs in the freezer. You are fortunate that Inago no Tsukudani is a popular dish here. Well...traditional anyway."
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Post by M'thack-kir on Jun 12, 2017 14:54:02 GMT 10
Rik's nose appears briefly from beneath the scarf. "Thanks Shinwa!" he squeaks with mirth, before burying himself back in the soft warmth of the silk.
Kiru drops his voice to a low whisper. "The jade that Asako-Asako-Asako gave us...Shinwa doesn't need it. Kiru will give Kiru's to Itsuki. What will Shinwa do with Shinwa's?"
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Post by Shinwa on Jun 12, 2017 23:52:06 GMT 10
Shinwa considers that. "If you do not mind, I will keep it. We may need to put it to creative purpose, or something might happen to another's. I will try to keep it without contamination unless it is needed."
He exhales slowly. "Will you be able to keep Kakashi in check with all these new guests?" He reached into his random supplies that he's carrying and pulled out the holographic pinwheel. "I got this for him in the hopes it would distract him for a while."
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Post by M'thack-kir on Jun 13, 2017 0:10:29 GMT 10
Kiru smiles at the sudden appearance of the pinwheel. "Kakashi will appreciate that. Technically, M'thack-kir can command Kakashi to leave all guests alone, but the pact is complicated, and Kakashi is too useful for us, especially if we get attacked. Best to allow Kakashi some small freedoms so Kakashi doesn't grow bored or dissatisfied and want to leave."
He shrugs.
"Kakashi knows not to inflict harm on anyone or the ship, however, so any jokes Kakashi plays should be harmless. Shinwa is very considerate. A good captain."
Rik's voice is heard from within the scarf, "Where is Kakashi, anyway?"
Kiru cannot help but giggle, now. "Kiru gave Kakashi temporary leave from The Warren, but only for the next two hours. That inquisitor who boarded us when we landed wasn't as friendly as she could have been, and Kakashi wants to play. No harm."
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Post by Shinwa on Jun 13, 2017 0:19:04 GMT 10
The corner of Shinwa's mouth crooks up at that in the tiniest of smiles. "I pity her anyway." He then reaches into the supplies and pulls out a final item. It is plastic wrapped, for the moment, but it is a pine-tree shaped paper air freshener, with a string to hang it from a vehicle's mirror or other interior hook. The air freshener is clearly labeled 'That Great New Car Smell!!'
He gives a small bow, the best he can with his arms full, as he passes it to M'thack-kir.
"For myself, I prefer the smell of earth and plants. But you mentioned missing the smell of the sterile starbase, so I have acquired this for you, Kiru-san."
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Post by M'thack-kir on Jun 13, 2017 0:26:36 GMT 10
Kiru's eyes widen in joy, even as his nose begins to work overtime in inhaling this delectable scent! "Shinwa, never before has Kiru received such a generous gift. Kiru knows not how to repay Shinwa, particularly as Shinwa already bears the protection of Kiru's Name."
And best yet, when the smell fades, I can just fix it, good as new!
Kiru accepts the gift with obvious glee, unwrapping the air freshener, squeezing his head through the strap (but only just!) and stuffing it inside his neck scarf to live beside Rik, who is also rather curious about the new aroma.
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Post by Shinwa on Jun 13, 2017 1:18:30 GMT 10
Shinwa raises an eyebrow at the response. "I...had not considered that use for it, but if it pleases you, then so be it."
He looks down at the stack of items remaining in his hands. There is a white box and some towels. "I should deliver these. Hopefully we will be able to be underway soon."
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Post by M'thack-kir on Jun 13, 2017 10:02:49 GMT 10
Kiru nods, returning his gaze to the end of the boarding ramp and the next person to arrive.
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Post by Shinwa on Jun 13, 2017 10:13:06 GMT 10
Shinwa, having heard the thunking of the beligerent samurai-ko, makes his way to her newly constructed cabin. He sets the other items he is carrying down on the ground, and carrying the soft fluffy towels, knocks lightly on the shoji wall he has just finished putting together for her. "Hida-sama?"
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Post by Hida Tetsuko on Jun 13, 2017 10:39:15 GMT 10
"Enter," said Tetsuko. When Shinwa pulled it back the Hida was leaving through a magazine showing people in various poses holding guns. She looked up at the ronin. "Shinwa-san? Are we ready to depart?"
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Post by Shinwa on Jun 13, 2017 10:47:37 GMT 10
Shinwa gives a small bow. "Almost. We are waiting for Doji-sama and Ikoma-sama to board, I think." He offers the towels to Tetsuko. "I hope you do not find this an imposition, but I noticed you had a preference for using Nanashi-sama's towel rather than the air-dryer, so I thought it would be hospitable to provide you towels of your own."
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Post by Hida Tetsuko on Jun 13, 2017 11:01:20 GMT 10
"It's no imposition," said Tetsuko. She put down her magazine. "Listen uh..." She paused as she tried to find the words. "I'll need to speak to you and the others later. It's important." She tried to sound polite as she could, but she wasn't used to niceties."
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Post by Shinwa on Jun 13, 2017 11:27:14 GMT 10
"I will prepare a meal. We can eat together and speak then? Hopefully we will be underway."
He sets the towels down on the futon. "Kiru-san will connect the power once everyone is on board. Is there anything else you need?" He hesitates. "I know this is probably not what you wanted. Was your..." he frowns. "I think...brother? On board?"
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Post by Hida Tetsuko on Jun 13, 2017 11:44:14 GMT 10
Tetsuko looked up in surprise, she had forgotten Shinwa had met Nobu. Much had changed since then. "No," Tetsukonsaid. "Nobu is home, at Lyuden Hida Prime." There was a moment where her mask dropped and a sadness could be seen in her eyes, a regret. Then the mask was up again, impenetrable as a steel mempo.
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Post by Shinwa on Jun 13, 2017 11:59:15 GMT 10
The ronin does not push...he, more than anyone, knows better than to pry into such secrets. "He is a good samurai," he says plainly. "I cannot say that we offer the same as what you have had. No one could. But we have tried, at least so far as we can, to serve with honor and virtue."
Again, his mannerism, the pitch and tone of his speech, is completely at odds with the world in which he finds himself. "I should go see if Doji-sama has arrived. It may be difficult for him to be pulled into our story."
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