A reunion?

Keito had been lost in thought, his mind lingering on the months of searching, the distant memories of their mother, and the complexities of his return. Should I have stayed away? The call from Seiko pulled him back to the present, a mixture of surprise and curiosity flickering in his eyes. They hadn't been close before his departure, and he wondered what his sibling thought of him now. There was a weight in the air, an unspoken tension that told him this wasn't wasn't just a family reunion.

He rose from his seated position, moving with the practiced grace of a samurai. Keito had spent his time away honing his skills in different terrains, but the true test would always be against those who knew him best. Stepping into the dojo, he locked his eyes with Seiko's, his expression calm.. hiding what was underneath.

"Seiko," he greeted, dipping his head slightly. "It's been awhile."

There was no need for pleasantries; they both knew what Seiko had called him, why they were here. Keito squared his stance, his muscles firm as he prepared himself for what was to come. "I suppose you want to test what I've learned, alright then," he said, his voice carrying a challenge wrapped in the warmth of sibling rivalry. He was ready to prove himself, not just to Seiko, but to all of Tojo-Kai.

Keito wasted no time, his flecked body moving in a blur of color as he lunged forward with precision. He aimed a swift, controlled strike with his paw toward Seiko's shoulder, testing their reflexes and strength in one fluid motion. The spar had begun, and Keito would give Seiko the display of skill they expected of him, he was determined.

Keito vs Seiko for Spar
Round 1/x
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Extra large
Build: Balanced
Offensive Battle Accessory: Tantō Dagger
Defensive Battle Accessory: Lamellar Collar Armor
Companion 1: Male Crested Serpent Eagle (Perception)
Companion 2: Female Crested Serpent Eagle (Perception)
Skills: Intermediate Fighter & Beginner Intellectual

"Speech"