Vacation Time...? [Open]

[Iris Walker]

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She had a month's leave, but she was specifically told to take it in Death City. What was up with that? She'd been here once before while waiting to be set to active status, but she didn't really see herself enjoying a vacation here. Still, here she was, so she had to make the best of it. She had a very long, thin black bag slung across her chest with a strap. This no doubt carried her katana, and she had one large brown suitcase in one hand and was pulling a blue rolling case with the other. She was dressed slightly different from how she normally looked, she was wearing a white sundress with purple flower patterns on it, a white t-shirt underneath, as well as blue jeans. Her white tennis shoes and black jacket were the constant on her, as that did persist here. She was still pondering what Command had in mind by sending her here. To spy? No, they wouldn't send a rookie for that. Talented as Iris may be with her sword, she's still pretty low in the rankings. Maybe there was no ulterior motive? Maybe they just wanted her to have an idea of what their allies are like, seeing their city and interacting with their people. Still, if that was the purpose she needed to find a hotel and set all this stuff down. She was surprised she was able to get transport out here, but does this city seriously have no public transportation? Well, looking at the layout of the city, it would be difficult to have such a system. Come to think of it, she hadn't seen a single car since she got here. Sure, it wasn't a very large city, but how do people get around? She's seen the occasional motorcycle, but that's been it. It seems walking is the preferred method of transportation here, but she was getting sick of carrying around all this stuff. Maybe she could find someone around here that might know of a decent, yet affordable place to stay. She spoke up to no one in particular, hoping a passer-by might pick up on it and help. "Anyone know a hotel around here that I can stay in for under $150 a week?" [/style] [style= background: #000000; border: 3px dotted #5d07b3; font-family: georgia; italic; font-size: 8pt; color: #8c77a1; text-align: center; text-indent: 15px; letter-spacing: 3px; width: 385px; padding: 3px 9px 3px 3px; margin-bottom: -2px; margin-top: -5px; margin-left: 20px; border-radius: 8px 8px 8px 8px; -moz-border-radius: 8px 8px 8px 8px;] Table by Ghost from TWP and Yori from OTE[/style]

[Ishida Sai]

It was an average day. An average time. School was over just now. The curriculum was surprisingly... "human". They ranged from English to math. And sciences to history. It gave him the feel of your average student from any school in the world. Perhaps he should've seen this coming. After all, education is still valued in any of the first world countries. But it was a peace Sai wasn't going to take for granted. Something that he is going to enjoy.

From the very looks of it, there was fairly almost no discrimination or bullying of any sort since his arrival. The constant dangers of missions and the grueling training dealt by the teachers seemed to be enough to discipline even some rebellious minds. Though, the Traitors in this case are the results of these minds not wanting to deal with Shibusen's teachings. It was funny to him. He recently had a brush with them a couple of times in his stay. And some which were pretty life-threatening on its own. The meister had to admit from his observations.

If Shibusen had numerous branches in other countries... There's no doubt it could easily become a world power if need be. Yet, the big cheese, Lord Death declined to do so as the World's guardian of Order. Yet, ironically enough, this Order was coming to bite him in the ass. Human errors. Oh, they are such a shame. Really. Such errors have marked the race as greedy and selfish if one looks closely at the past. You could even see it now in today's world. The economy. Politics. And... the people.

But what did they all have to do with Sai? For now, nothing. He was naught, but a measly meister sent to succeed in his family's name. Did he care of such that is around him? Not really, and nor would he hope he would be...

Today was the day for work. But, it could wait for now. After all, it wasn't like anyone was going to visit something so inconspicuous to begin with... Taking the time for a breather like anyone else, the teen planned on heading towards a cafe. Order a cup of coffee like anyone else there and taking a moment of time to put his mind in order and shape. Admiring the view through the store window, watching people pass by... It was a hobby he recently picked up on.

Strange.

Sai couldn't remember doing something like this in the past. He didn't imagine himself doing this besides meditation which was something for training. Yet, he was doing something so seemingly sublime and even enjoyable in comparison to that state of mind. In fact, the meister wouldn't mind to even stay long hours in the cafe doing so. It was something that gave him a more wider viewpoint of the world, itself. Like... Something that stuck out a sore thumb and you didn't care to even deal with it just because there was something that was taking your own attention somehow...

As the meister pondered and was headed for the cafe, he noticed a girl of his age looking around with luggage encumbering her slender body. From just one pin-pointed gaze, Sai could already tell she's a newcomer. Anyone could...

"Anyone know a hotel around here that I can stay in for under $150 a week?"

She seemed to be asking no one in particular... Akin to an internet post, waiting to be replied to.

"The Death Hotel is pretty close to your specifications."

In the corner of his eye, he noticed the long sword case on her shoulder.

"...A meister...?"

[Iris Walker]

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[Ishida Sai]

"... The Death Hotel? Are you kidding me?"

"Nope, I wish I were."

She had a tinge of disbelief at the naming of the inn facility. Sai had to give her a lopsided smile in return. Could he really blame her for the naming? He was pretty much the same when it came to arriving the City itself. After all, Shinigami did tend to decorate Death City with such themes matching it. But it took some time to get used to though. The overall themes eventually grew to be childish... And then almost non-existent in which it really didn't matter any more.

The girl seemed to understand how it worked from taking one look at her face.

"Right. Death City. Sorry. You wouldn't happen to be able to point the way would you?" she continued as she bowed to apologize for the problem earlier.

The girl appeared to be those usual strong silent types judging by how she attempted to have a much deeper tone. Something similar to Batman, if nothing else. He would've chuckled, but it'd be rude.

"I can lead you there if it's better for you. I've got some time," Sai responded as courteous he could muster while sheepishly scratching the back of his neck, "So, let's start out with some introductions, shall we? I'm Ishida Sai. Meister from Shibusen. I'm assuming you're one seeing that you got a katana in that bag?"

He pointed at the strap holding the said weapon. But after a closer look, the blade... It was a lot longer than your usual katana. Rather---

"...Damn!" his eyes widened and stared at the semi-concealed length, "There's actually people who still use that...?"

Looking back at the sword-wielding female, he blinked and then asked, "...Is that a nodachi? I didn't think anyone else would use it except Kage Style."

[Iris Walker]

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"Thank you. I appreciate it." she said, still sounding a bit monotone but not quite as hostile as before. "So, let's start out with some introductions, shall we? I'm Ishida Sai. Meister from Shibusen. I'm assuming you're one seeing that you got a katana in that bag?" Iris narrowed her eyes again, though this time out of suspicion. Ishida Sai. That's a Japanese name. Introduced properly, at that. He was able to recognize that she was carrying a katana even through the bag. Her gaze quickly returned to normal when she rationalized that if this person was not only Japanese, but a Meister from Shibusen as well, he is likely trained to pick up on something like that. She gently shook her head and a grin returned to her face, albeit a cocky smirk rather than a pleasant smile. "Iris Walker. I'm sorry to disappoint but I'm a regular human, aside from working as an Exorcist. I'm on leave right now, though. As for my sword..." she said, setting down her luggage, closing her eyes and looking away from the bag as she slowly removed it from her shoulder. Like an art of fluent motions, Iris opened the bag, pulled it off with one hand and pulled the sword out with the other, The all-white scabbard, handle, and crossguard almost seemed to shimmer as the daylight hit it, though it was only for a brief moment. She opened her eyes back up, the look on her face being one of the utmost pride in her work. Sai seemed to be surprised by it. "...Is that a nodachi? I didn't think anyone else would use it except Kage Style." This guy knew his stuff. This could be an interesting person to talk to, especially if he's actually from Japan and not just of Japanese descent. Still, that was for after she had answered his inquiry. "Close. You won't find another sword like this anywhere in the world. Not quite a katana, not quite a nodachi. Why? Because I forged and built this sword myself." she said, slowly unsheathing a small portion of the sword, the silver blade glistening in the sunlight as her eyes reflected it. She almost wanted to say its name, but stopped herself well in advance, before the thought even translated to action. There were more important things at hand. With a clang, Iris re-sheathed the sword and placed it back in the bag, then slung it back over her shoulder. "I'd be interested in talking some more, but I think it might be a good idea for me get settled in. Lead the way." [/style] [style= background: #000000; border: 3px dotted #5d07b3; font-family: georgia; italic; font-size: 8pt; color: #8c77a1; text-align: center; text-indent: 15px; letter-spacing: 3px; width: 385px; padding: 3px 9px 3px 3px; margin-bottom: -2px; margin-top: -5px; margin-left: 20px; border-radius: 8px 8px 8px 8px; -moz-border-radius: 8px 8px 8px 8px;] Table by Ghost from TWP and Yori from OTE[/style]

[Ishida Sai]

"Iris Walker. I'm sorry to disappoint but I'm a regular human, aside from working as an Exorcist. I'm on leave right now, though. As for my sword..."

"...Exorcist? Wait a minute. Isn't that the task force the United Nations just green-lighted for the Kishins like us?" Sai was taken back from her real identity from his own self-realization, but it did explain why she had the blade, "But what is one doing here, if she is on leave...? It didn't make sense for one to come here unless by diplomatic reasons, maybe...?"

Regardless of his surprise, the meister kept to himself, watching the Exorcist girl, Iris, seemingly warming up to him with a smile. Cocky at the least. But it did break her stoic attitude. Perhaps they could be acquaintances at the least...

As he continued to observe, the girl started to shift the case into her hand, completely, as she immediately started to unpack the blade.

"...Well, damn. That's quite a work of art..." the white color and design of the weapon impressed him as he observed with a careful eye.

In response to his earlier question, she started to explain and unsheathe a little of the blade, "Close. You won't find another sword like this anywhere in the world. Not quite a katana, not quite a nodachi. Why? Because I forged and built this sword myself."

Again, she impressed him. The fact she made this immediately implied the girl had skill in smithing. Considerable to boot. The sheen from the blade generated by the sun onto the metal as well as the hamon almost seemingly shifting from left to right in movement... They were evidence of her own handiwork. Walker definitely would be the one girl he wouldn't mind asking for a weapon if he had to.

Sai continued to stare at the slightly revealed part of the custom-made blade, itself, almost entranced of its make... But with a solid klak, heralding the saya was again fully concealing the metal like an eclipse. Forcing the sheen to disappear like the moon light. Disappointment welled up in him as she started to put it away.

At the moment he was feeling like a child being deprived of his candy. But, he composed himself, keeping himself in character.

"It's a beauty," he admitted with still a tinge of disappointment.

"I'd be interested in talking some more, but I think it might be a good idea for me get settled in. Lead the way."

Nodding, regardless, "Alright, follow me then."

Moving past Iris, he waved at her to follow him, going deeper into the depths of the buildings.

[Iris Walker]

[atrb=style,border-top: 1px solid #141414; border-bottom: 1px solid #141414; border-left: 1px solid #141414; border-right: 1px solid #141414; -moz-border-radius: 50px; border-radius: 50px;][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,450,true][atrb=height,550,true][atrb=width,20%][atrb=vAlign,top][atrb=background, i53.tinypic.com/rrrw9t.jpg] [style=float:left; margin-left: 20px; margin-top: 5px; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border-radius: 10px; height: 100px; width: 100px; background-image: url(http://i.imgur.com/clqUE.png);] [/style] [style=float: left; width: 50px; height: 50px; background: url(http://i.imgur.com/T1kQX.png); opacity: 0.9; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 10px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 10px; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px; border-radius-topleft: 10px; border-radius-bottomright: 10px; border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; border-radius-topright: 5px;] [/style][style=float: left; width: 50px; height: 50px; background: url(http://i.imgur.com/ssoMZ.png); opacity: 0.8; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 10px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 10px; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px; border-radius-topleft: 10px; border-radius-bottomright: 10px; border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; border-radius-topright: 5px;] [/style][style=float: left; width: 50px; height: 50px; background: url(http://i.imgur.com/JpPVD.png); opacity: 0.7; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 10px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 10px; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px; border-radius-topleft: 10px; border-radius-bottomright: 10px; border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; border-radius-topright: 5px;] [/style][style=float: left; width: 50px; height: 50px; background: url(http://i.imgur.com/MIAS8.png); opacity: 0.6; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 10px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 10px; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px; border-radius-topleft: 10px; border-radius-bottomright: 10px; border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; border-radius-topright: 5px;] [/style][style=float: left; width: 50px; height: 50px; background: url(http://i.imgur.com/h7k0p.png); opacity: 0.4; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 10px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 10px; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px; border-radius-topleft: 10px; border-radius-bottomright: 10px; border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; border-radius-topright: 5px;] [/style] [style=font-size: 26px; font-family: impact; color: #8bb0cc; text-transform: uppercase; margin-left: 130px; margin-top: -10px; height: 90px;] As Long as I Exist[/style][style=padding: 5px; text-align: justify; font-family: verdana; font-size: 7px; color: #8c77a1; height: 10px; width: 270px; margin-left: 130px; margin-top: -18px; border-radius: 10px;]The responsiblity will always be placed with me.[/style] [style=background-color: #000000; padding: 8px; opacity: 0.9; text-align: justify; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; color: #8bb0cc; width: 385px; margin-left: 20px; border: 3px dotted #5d07b3; border-radius: 20px;] Iris was swelling with pride at Sai's remark about her sword. Normally, feelings of joy are something she keeps off of her face, but she couldn't help but grin uncontrollably that someone found White Dream beautiful. The way she treated that sword and showed it off was almost as if it were alive to her, like she was a proud mother showing off her child. She started following Sai through the streets, keeping perfectly quiet along the way. When they finally reached the destination, she was both disappointed and relieved that it looked just like any ordinary hotel. By the time they had got there Iris had managed to put her neutral expression back on. She was really interested in continuing her conversation, but how to word it...? "Well, I appreciate the help Mr. Ishida. I won't lie, I'm interested in talking to you more. Where can I find you later?" No, no, no! That sounds like asking for a date! That won't do. Be cool, Iris... "Thanks. You said you're a Meister, right? Do you have a weapon partner? Or just a regular weapon would work too. Rather than ask about what skills you have I'd like to see them. Where can I find you later?" Oh yes. Much better. [/style] [style= background: #000000; border: 3px dotted #5d07b3; font-family: georgia; italic; font-size: 8pt; color: #8c77a1; text-align: center; text-indent: 15px; letter-spacing: 3px; width: 385px; padding: 3px 9px 3px 3px; margin-bottom: -2px; margin-top: -5px; margin-left: 20px; border-radius: 8px 8px 8px 8px; -moz-border-radius: 8px 8px 8px 8px;] Table by Ghost from TWP and Yori from OTE[/style]

[Ishida Sai]

There existed a silence between the two individuals. It really wasn't out of the standard awkwardness of the sexes. At least for Sai. Rather for him, there wasn't a real need. It was unnecessary. Keeping the peace between themselves while having the bustle and hustle of the city pass through them, they continued to traverse on towards the hotel. As he continued to lead in front, the teen couldn't visually capture the joy Iris was withholding on her own.

Taking the time to use Soul Perception, out of mere curiosity, he tried his best to divulge any details from her. But the need to keep going forced him to apply only a limited effort to search anything. As a result, he could only feel something inclined to a more silent and aloof behavior as displayed before.

Yet, there was something in there. Something even deeper... However, it seemed that Sai couldn't get to that level just yet for now. He simply quirked his lips at the result, being a tad indifferent about it. The teen glanced at the town's clock stationed at several places dotting the area. It was still enough time to socialize if needed before actually heading to work. Thank God for a flexible work schedule.

Then, they arrived. Death Hotel. Like any of the buildings, it shared the same Death theme as the others. But beyond that, it still appeared on an average level. Then again, that's the specifications of what she went for and there it is.

"Well, here we are. It isn't like Taj Mahal, but this is what you asked for."

He gave a quirked grin guessing on what to do. But it seems she took the initiative.

"Thanks. You said you're a Meister, right? Do you have a weapon partner? Or just a regular weapon would work too. Rather than ask about what skills you have I'd like to see them. Where can I find you later?"

The teen blinked. Almost not registering what she just asked.

"Did she just ask for a fight...?" he pondered with pleasant surprise, "Interesting..."

First, a Demon Weapon. Second, a meister. Third, a few dragons and the such... And now, an Exorcist.

Interesting...

Crossing his arms with a pleasant visage to respond, "I've been going solo for a long time. All I have is a knife and just some acupuncture... Though if you like for a spar, I guess we could go for the park. There's a big clearing within the woods. It should be big enough to accomodate both of us. Even when you're using that katana."

[Iris Walker]

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Her shoulders slumped a little. She actually really wanted to fight a Meister and Weapon team, but she was still interested enough in seeing what made Meisters so special. She quickly put up another smirk as she nodded at Sai. "All right. Sounds like a plan. I'll be there tomorrow after school's out." she said calmly. Despite her smirk there wasn't a hint of arrogance in her voice. After that, walking in and getting a room was much easier than she had thought. The room itself was pretty nice, all things considered. It was a pretty standard two-bedroom hotel room with a fairly old TV, a nightstand with the lamps attached to it, a closet, a dresser, a refrigerator, and a counter with a single chair sitting at it. As soon as she stepped into the room, however, she leaned back against the door, closing it, dropping her luggage and letting out an incredibly heavy and worried sigh. Her face was starting to turn red, not just out of embarrassment but out of shock as well. Her eyes were wide open as an incredibly nervous look crept along her face. "What was I thinking?! My first day here and I'm already picking fights with students?! Ugh... Mr. Preston is going to kill me for this!" Her mind was in a total panic After her internal panic subsided, she stood up strait and walked to the closest bed. She took the sword bag off her shoulder again and set it down on the bed, then plopped down on the bed herself. She laid there for about ten minutes, just staring at the ceiling, pondering her purpose for being sent here one more. Maybe this was it? To build a rapport with the students at Shibusen? She wasn't much older than them, being in college for just a year before she ended up being recruited. Maybe they're hoping that by seeing her there, getting along with the students, they'll know that the Exorcists are their allies? Why would they need to establish that, and even more so why would they want the girl who acts so unfriendly at the HQ to be that symbol? "Ah! I'm just over-thinking things!" she yelled to no one in particular. As she said it she grabbed one of the pillows and squeezed it against herself. Maybe it was time for a nap... No. It wasn't. She sat up in the bed, on her knees, and opened up the sword bag once more. She removed her sword, slowly and carefully removed the scabbard, and set the sword down directly in front of her. The grabbed the scabbard and gently shook it a few times, checking for any debris in it before she set it down on the floor. She reached back into the bag and pulled out something very surprising: Another blade. This is what was keeping the bag strait even after she removed the sword before. This secondary blade had no sharpened edge anywhere and was maybe a couple of inches shorter, but still maintained the appearance of a sharpened blade. Only someone with very analytical eyes would notice the lack of sharp edge at first glance. She also removed a small box from the bag, and opened it up. It was her cleaning kit. She started with the normal blade. She took a cloth and ran it carefully over the blade once. Then she took a different type of cloth and placed some oil on it, then wiped the blade again, leaving a shine behind for a moment as the cloth passed over every last piece of the blade, then wiped it with a fresh cloth to make sure all the oil was gone. After that she took a small silk ball and gently tapped it across the blade every couple of inches on both sides, leaving behind a fine powder when she then wiped off with the first cloth. She then removed the pegs in the handle and gently removed the blade from the handle, holding on to the blade with another cloth so as not to leave any fingerprints on her freshly-cleaned blade. After that, she placed the edgeless blade into the handle and secured the pegs. She then repeated the cleaning process for that blade as well. This was a ritual for her, one that would need to be repeated after tomorrow's skirmish. [/style] [style= background: #000000; border: 3px dotted #5d07b3; font-family: georgia; italic; font-size: 8pt; color: #8c77a1; text-align: center; text-indent: 15px; letter-spacing: 3px; width: 385px; padding: 3px 9px 3px 3px; margin-bottom: -2px; margin-top: -5px; margin-left: 20px; border-radius: 8px 8px 8px 8px; -moz-border-radius: 8px 8px 8px 8px;] Table by Ghost from TWP and Yori from OTE[/style]

[Ishida Sai]

The teen could only raise a quizzical brow at Iris's bodily behavior. The slumping foretold of her disappointment. Perhaps she wanted to fight someone with a Weapon...? He quirked his lips again, feeling a tad bad of himself for not rising to the occasion. But could he help it though? It's not really his fault. Lately, there hasn't been many Weapons that would be willing to match up with him. And some of the good ones were quickly taken like a first-rate commodity item in a supermarket.

"All right. Sounds like a plan. I'll be there tomorrow after school's out."

"Sure."

He watched the Exorcist disappear into the hotel's doors, devouring her into its depths. A sigh escaped his lips.

"Oh whatever," pursing his lips thoughtfully, "Tomorrow's a day off at least."

Sai shrugged without much of a care and stared at the clock, causing his eyes to widen in shock.

"WHAT THE HELL?!"

There was blatant disbelief of how much time passed... There was no time to wonder about it. Sprinting down the cobblestoned streets, Ishida Sai hurtled down towards his destination...