Graceful yet muscular legs carried the Geisha through the snow covered wasteland, with scents of various precedence, being old blood odor the most common here. But for an actual killer in disguise, death and blood were normal in her life, and the smell of it didn't bother her in any way. Eyes of blue lurked, finding nothing but silence, deserted from life as far as she could tell. She was new here, and she wondered where to go, what to do or how her life could be here. But will she stay? She couldn't tell for now, but she could give the place a chance anyways, and like that she explored the land.

Ume's Speech

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The boy had truly made a habit of making trips to the battleground. His skills had grown and his muscles hardened with use, proving his efforts fruitful. It was addicting, the power and skill he was acquiring, and he wanted even more. He wanted to prove himself, so he set out to do just that. As he arrived, his companions in tow, the boy couldn’t not notice his opponent in front of him. She stuck out like a sore thumb, a familiar sore thumb. She was like a giant, pink, spring flower, dappled in markings of lighter and darker pink that resembled much of his koi heritage. His curiosity was officially peaked.

The glowing lad let out a bark of greeting, and unlike the other times, he didn’t send Benjiro or Amaya away. This woman was fully grown, though just barely taller than him, and seemingly battle hardened beneath her sleek pink pelt. She had seasons on him and, therefore, he needed the leverage that he could. The Akita and the Serow flanked him, close on his heels as he settled a fair distance away from her. His red gaze turned to Benjiro and, in the snow, he wrote out a question. In turn, his companion turned to face the woman. “Master Takeshi would like to know if you are from Iga,” the dog spoke, his tone swift and fluent in his native Japanese tongue.

"Thoughts/expression intention"

As the tall woman made her way through, the placed started to turn boring, plain. Well, Iga was all the opposite, gardens, precious forest and rivers batted the lands, colorful and full of beauty, and from there she now looked at an empty space, with barely no vegetation and stained of dry blood, and that made her guess this was a common place for killing. She smirked, smiling softly. If someone who didn't know her would mistake her of a sweetheart, a cotton candy. She could be, but that wasn't her true nature. Deep inside, she was a coldblooded killer. A two-faced Geisha in a short definition.

As she padded, she heard someone coming. A young wolf, with an Akita. She turned as she gave the boy a soft smile. The pup seemed quite similar to an Iga's native. "I am." She said calmly. "And you?"

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The pink woman replied to his question calmly, even offering a small smile, but with her confirmation he didn’t quite trust the gentle expression. He and his littermates had been told stories about their ancestral homelands, enough to know they needed to be wary of those who ventured away from it. They were either deserters or spies, neither of which to be trusted. He schooled his expression to be blank, however, not belying the suspicion he felt. His paws made quick work of another message, the gold and brown Akita’s blue gaze skimming it before turning his eyes forward once more. “Master Takeshi was not born in Iga, but it is his ancestral homeland. What business brought you from Iga to Boreas?” his voice was swift and to the point, the Japanese syllables flying from his tongue. Takeshi stood beside him, his glowing red gaze leveling on her steadily. If she proposed a threat to his family, he wouldn’t stand idly by.

"Thoughts/expression intention" "Benjiro speaking for him"

She stared down to the boy, as he was slightly shorter but not by much. Blue eyes evaluating the specimen before her, and what made her more curious was that he wasn't talking at all but his akita instead. She wondered why but as right now she held no business with the boy she didn't care to know. Her expression remained calm, with her tail relaxed, ears tall over her crown. "I am here to find a home of my own." She said simply, without struggle to get those words out. "Why do you ask?" She didn't know what did she have to do with the pup, and why he asked something that shouldn't concern him. It was her own problem not his. "Speak" Italic speech is japanese

Takeshi watched the pink woman’s expression carefully, trying to search for signs of subterfuge or malice, but he saw none of the above. He supposed she could just be wearing a very good mask, after all he was adept in one himself. But, the words she spoke seemed genuine, especially when she spoke of finding a new home. This intrigued him and reminded him of their low ranks back in Ashen. If this woman truly was from Iga but wasn’t seeking them out with bad intentions, she could potentially be a good addition to their ranks. The boy wrote another note for his companion to convey.

“Master Takeshi wishes to convey that if you are looking for a home, there may be ranks within our pack, the Ashen Empire. It has rankings and a setting similar to Iga, but with a very different purpose. However, if you choose to go with him, you will first need to spar with the young master so that he can assess your skills. There is no room for the weak within our ranks. If you are deemed worthy, he will take you to meet the Empress and the Shogun,” the Akita said. Takeshi’s glowing gaze remained pinned to her face, steady as ever. What would she choose?

"Thoughts/expression intention"

Her expression remained calm, serene as the akita spoke, as she took the time to contemplate the young man before her. And waiting for the response to her own question, she wondered if the boy had come to her just for an interrogation or for something else. But either way she didn't care, but if he offered something better than that, she would give him the chance. But the boy didnt disappoint as he spoke about his pack. Similar to Iga? Well she would have to see it herself to confirm that. "I can fight you Takeshi-san..." She was mainly a Geisha, a female who pleases, but also a fighter, built and trained to destroy those who stood on her or a master's way. "My name is Yakuza." She gave her surname instead of her actual name as a common practice on her family, just to keep her name private for now at least. "Speak"

For a moment, the woman looked at him in a contemplative manner. He simply stared back, waiting for her response. In that moment, he likely looked a lot like his sire, stoic and serious, and he was when it came to matters of family. They were his utmost priority and he would weed out anything bad that may go their way.

When she agreed and gave her name, he offered her a courteous bow before settling into his fighting position. His companions joined him, as he knew any Iga wolf worth their salt would be able to fend off an attacker with companions. From his father, he knew pretty much every wolf had one there, whether it be for courier services, handmaids, or fighting. He allowed her a moment to get into her stance before he leapt forward, well muscles legs propelling him steadily toward his adversary. As he neared, he would aim to dip his head beneath her foreleg, lodging it between his horns and lifting in an attempt to send her over sideways.

Takeshi vs Yaeume for Spar
Round 1/2
Age: under 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced tiger claws
Companion 1: Akita, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Japanese serow, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Ram horns - Offensive
Mutation 2: Scales - Defensive
Mutation 3: Scales - Defensive
Skills: Intermediate Fighter & Intermediate Hunter

"Thoughts/expression intention"

Ume waited as well, waited for the boy's response, what would he do? How would he start? He saw both of his companions joining him, well that would be fun. She didnt have any yet, soon she wanted to buy one. But for now she would have to fight against the three. It was okay for her, and before she could ask if she was allowed to go full force he went toward her, and as quickly as she could she went into her own fighting posture, ready to fight. She wasn't a noob in fights, actually having some fights under her velt. As the horned wolf went to use his head down and go into her abdomen. Quickly she aimed to move backwards aiming to dodge his horns but still feeling some of her fur fly, but wasting no time she lifted her left front leg. With paw spread and claws out she aimed to swipe his paw across the center of his face, but hoping not to harm his eyes. Yaeume vs Takeshi for Spar Round 1/2 Age: +1 Size: Dire wolf Build: Heavy Mutation 1: Tiger claws - Offensive Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Hunter "Speak"

The pink woman expertly avoided the brunt of his attack, as he’d expected. If she wasn’t able to avoid a frontal assault, there was no place for her within the Ashen ranks. The Ashen Dragon’s glowing red gaze kept her within his line of sight through the corner of his eyes, thankfully being able to see her brightly colored paw slashing down at his face. The boy ducked his head forward, placing the bulk of his horns in front of her descending, tiger claws and he winced at the force as they clashed against the hard surface. His head jolted down and he rolled to the side back onto his paws, his eyes never leaving her. He circled, watching for an opening before surging back in, his own tiger claw reinforced paws slicing down at her cheek and neck to see how she would avoid this one.

Takeshi vs Yaeume for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: under 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced tiger claws
Companion 1: Akita, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Japanese serow, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Ram horns - Offensive
Mutation 2: Scales - Defensive
Mutation 3: Scales - Defensive
Skills: Intermediate Fighter & Intermediate Hunter

"Thoughts/expression intention"

Should this be a more serious fight, her tactics would simple be to end with the enemies' life, or at least maul them so bad that the would die later from their injuries. But since this wasnt today's goal, she was more into using not lethal blows to the man who was actually fighting pretty good. A nice Samurai should he had born in Iga. But well, she wanted to give him a good fight too so as he saw her claws approach his horns instead of the tender flesh she aimed for she was quick to bring back her paw. But she didn't have a lot of time to react when he saw the man lashing his own pack toward her cheek. Once again she attempted to dodge by lowering head head so instead of her cheek only parts of her cheek fur to get the worst of it. Simultaneously, she lowered her body so she could try placing her jaws below the flying paw of Takeshi for then attempting to bite hopefully just before his wrist. If successful she would then pull downwards toward her hopping to make him fall to his side. Yaeume vs Takeshi for Spar Round 2/2 Age: +1 Size: Dire wolf Build: Heavy Mutation 1: Tiger claws - Offensive Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Hunter "Speak"

And the winner is...

Yaeume

Takeshi must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: Takeshi : Attack Roll: 23 Defense Roll: 17 Agility Roll: 99 Perception Roll: 56 Total: 195 Attack[23] + 60% Bonus[13.80]: 36.80 Defense[17] + 20% Bonus[3.40]: 20.40 Agility[99] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 99.00 Perception[56] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 56.00 Total[212.20] + -5% Bonus[-10.61]: 201.59 Yaeume : Attack Roll: 54 Defense Roll: 81 Agility Roll: 45 Perception Roll: 91 Total: 271 Attack[54] + 20% Bonus[10.80]: 64.80 Defense[81] + 5% Bonus[4.05]: 85.05 Agility[45] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 45.00 Perception[91] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 91.00 Total[285.85] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 285.85