Thaw of Knowledge/Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai

Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai - C

Kagetsu	Ahh! Wonderful sweat. Askr is remarkable. As far as I look, warriors of utmost skill challenge one another to improve. Training alone is fine, but...I too crave formidable opposition.
...		Navarre
Kagetsu	That Hero—striking red garb, shining black hair, an aura of exceptional skill... Who is he? I must know. I cannot allow this powerful opponent to pass me by! You there! Show me your skill! Hyah!
What?		Navarre
Kagetsu	Impressive! You deflected my blade! It seems I was not mistaken.
Who would dare?		Navarre
Kagetsu	I am Kagetsu of Elusia! And you are?
I will not share my name with one who swings a sword without warning.		Navarre
Kagetsu	You guard both your identity and yourself. Wise. Let us wager on mock combat. If I am victorious, you will tell me your name in exchange!
You assume I will accept your challenge. Your technique is good, however. I agree to one match.		Navarre
Kagetsu	Wonderful! You have my gratitude. And since I will win, prepare to relinquish your name! It is time. Come—let us begin!

Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai - B

Kagetsu	Yes! Exhilarating! Navarre is truly skilled, and possessed of strong character. Despite my defeat, he was gracious enough to acknowledge my skill and revealed his name all the same. I should expect nothing less of this newly treasured friend! Next time, I will prevail! Hyah! Guh!
Hey!		Lon'qu
Kagetsu	Ah! Apologies for stumbling into you. I did not see you as I swung my blade.
I see.		Lon'qu
Kagetsu	You look to be quite strong, friend. Perhaps even as strong as Navarre... My name is Kagetsu. May I ask yours?
Lon’qu.		Lon'qu
Kagetsu	Splendid name! To meet by bumping is not ideal, but perhaps fate saw fit to throw our bodies together. Will you face me? Come—show me your skill!
No.		Lon'qu
Kagetsu	Please reconsider!
No.		Lon'qu
Kagetsu	You are resolute. Changing your mind will not be easy, I see... In that case, I would speak with you! Will you go out with me?
Go out? With you?		Lon'qu
Kagetsu	Rendezvous. Speak together, eat together, become acquainted. Grow close! It is commonly meant for relations of the romantic sort, but can also be used—
Wait. Romantic relations? Are you... a woman?		Lon'qu
Kagetsu	What?
It seems I misread you.		Lon'qu
Kagetsu	No, I am not—
I am sorry. But women make me uneasy. Personal reasons... I will leave you now.		Lon'qu
Kagetsu	Wait! Lon’qu! It seems I was misunderstood... Perhaps that is why he rejects me with such haste. Oh, Lon'qu... Our bond has hardly had the chance to grow. And so I am alone again...
Looking for company, are you?		???
Kagetsu	Who is there?

Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai - A

Kagetsu	You appear as if out of nowhere. Who are you?
Don’t be so suspicious. Call me Niles. I’m a soldier of Nohr. Little lost lamb, looking for a partner... I’d be happy to while away an idle hour or two with you, Kagetsu.		Niles
Kagetsu	How do you know my name?
You told Lon'qu just a moment ago. I read if off of your pale-red lips.		Niles
Kagetsu	You observe my lips keenly!
Not just the lips. I observed your fingertips, your hungry gaze... I saw it all.		Niles
Kagetsu	Hungry...gaze?
Mm-hmm. And the good news is that I have some time. I can give you just what you seek, Kagetsu.		Niles
Kagetsu	You will go out with me? Interesting... You are unusual, but very experienced, I can tell. Let us share of ourselves—and in time, we may bond through combat!
So you would prefer to spar. Let’s skip to that, then.		Niles
Kagetsu	Truly?
I’d prefer it. Why waste time on words? Our bodies can do the talking. Hurry. Heft your weapon. Or you may find your flesh pierced by the haft of my arrow.		Niles
Kagetsu	Arrow? But you are so close! Can you shoot me at this distance? I think you mean to quiz me!
Did you mean to say “kiss”? That would suit me just as well.		Niles
Kagetsu	Our bond is not yet strong! Your approach is too fast! I will take my leave of you for now. We can train again when you have calmed yourself! Ah, Princess Ivy...I must find you before he does!
Hmph. I must have teased him too much, and so he fled to his princess. How adorable. I suppose I, too, will return to my prince’s side, and seek to fill the hole left by this cruel rejection...		Niles

Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai - S

Kagetsu	This Niles confounds me as much as Zelkov... Now, to Princess Ivy! I must impress upon her that some Heroes...seek much, and too quickly. Oof!
Yes? What is it?		Seteth
Kagetsu	Oh, apologies! I did not intend to bump you.
Exuberance is an admirable quality in a Hero, Kagetsu of Elusia. Apology accepted.		Seteth
Kagetsu	You observe my lips as well?
No. I keep a close eye on all of the Heroes who arrive here in Askr. It is only natural, in my role as the aide to Archbishop Rhea. Even here. My name is Seteth.		Seteth
Kagetsu	How formidable! He is like Princess Ivy when she is angry, somehow.
What was that?		Seteth
Kagetsu	Nothing! I apologize for disturbing you, Seteth. But you are not harmed, so I will give you my leave.
Wait. I am hosting a tea party, and I would very much like for you to join me.		Seteth
Kagetsu	Tea? With me?
Yes. Speaking with you has given me the sense we have something in common. I am not yet sure what. Perhaps in another land we are kindred in some way...		Seteth
Kagetsu	I know what you mean. I felt similar kinship with two Heroes I saw when I first arrived, Wolt and Nils.
That is indeed the theme of this particular gathering. Lewyn of Jugdral, Saber of Valentia, and Pent of Elibe all share this... kinship. They will also be there.		Seteth
Kagetsu	Exceptional Heroes, it would seem... But I seek to test my skill, not merely to sip tea.
If you become acquainted with them, I am sure you can request a match more easily.		Seteth
Kagetsu	Hmm... There is some logic in what you say. I have continually sought opponents and have yet found few. Perhaps this sacrifice of tea will lead to greater things. Very well, I shall attend your tea party!
Very good. Navarre, Lon'qu, and Niles will also be in attendance, by the way.		Seteth
Kagetsu	Those three would drink tea with you? I can scarcely envision it! Even so, I would relish further opportunities to bond...though perhaps not with Niles. With you, Seteth, I would be most eager to cross blades!
Then you must regale me with tales of your heroism and valor in return.		Seteth
Kagetsu	As you say! But I will not share mere stories. You shall also bear witness to my brewing technique!
I look forward to giving you a proper welcome to your new home.		Seteth

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