Ark 20 Episode 101: Vulnerable Situation

Participants

 * Leon Ryoji
 * Domini Fudo

The Call To Train
-Domini gazed up at the moon which had just reached its highest point in the heavens when she felt the bike vear off to the left onto Tanaki Blvd, a block or so away from the clan grounds and right smack dab in heart of what was Wakahisa Clan, a clan of revered Geishas that once ran the territory ten years ago before their chairman Amai suddenly went underground after being defeated by some unknown foe she reminds herself as it was the only thing she could do to keep herself from becoming irate from her current predicament. The vibrant redhead had be hoping for a night out on the town after her latest assignment and was in the hopes of being able to track down her next when she'd stumbled upon something, the sword that was front of her perched like her on upon the driver of bike's back and driver himself engaged in battle against an oni puppet. After that things went from interesting to intriguing rather fast as a bargain had been struck between not only the driver but a second spirit that also dwelled in sword with the Oni Von who was none other than Ginsei Yanazuki for full out possession of the sword. It was deal that didn't sit too well with her as both the Oni and his master seemed to have some other alterior motive for wanting to get Leon involved in this matter of "finding Ginsei's son"   which was something Domini herself wasn't gonna let happen if indeed it was something ill hense how she'd come to be in this mess. Yet and still she couldn't help but think of brighter sides of this, and oh there were plenty too. She thought her lips moving into a devious grin thinking about her physical attraction to him again before swearing under breath. "Damn female hormones be still for once in your life," she tells herself her lavender eyes quickly taking note of the fact that they were almost there the stone markers of the various deities indicating that they were a half mile away. "Leon, stop here for a second I need to give you something before we can go any further." She explains allowing her hands to release his waist as to reach her hand inside of her jacket's inner pocket to withdraw a small case. If indeed he did listen to her she'd used her fingers to pop the case open before turning it around to face his general direction exposing its contents to him. Inside were several small blue capsule sized pills each carrying within it the antidote against the Angry Bloom, a powerful flower that has the properties to not only kill Onihorudas but over the last 10yrs has evolved to where it can also temperoraly paralyzed Onis as well (this depends on said dose). "Here you'll need take one of these before you enter the grounds. The Angry Bloom isn't kind to any one with oni blood in them or humans either at times and given your linage, i'd rather just be safe than sorry. Though you might have what it takes to under go the exposure treatment." Domini explains in hopes he'd take one before she'd close the case and returning it back to her pocket.

Leon traversed them down the night streets, taking the directions she’d instructed him to. Piloting the bike with ease and finesse, he’d find himself really looking at his situation. He’d wanted a sword so badly that he struck   a deal   with a demon, employed the help of a curvy spirt priest of the sort, and was now going to be trained in arts that allow him to hold his own against oni and demonic entities, even as a human samurai. Leon had experience fighting Onihoruda…but not Oni’s themselves. He was aware of their weakens, the angry bloom, but it’s not something he can just get his hands on. "Leon, stop here for a second I need to give you something before we can go any further." Leon nods and slows the bike to a stop, letting the kick stand pop out and park the bike at it’s resting spot for now. Hopping off in an unintentionally stylish manor, he’d turn to look at her. As she opens what looks to be a case full of small blue capsule like pils. She explained to him that he’d need to take one in order to resist the plant which he’d found out was also toxic to humans. Tis explains why when he aided connor and kodi in a past event, even he felt woozy after standing in that room for to long…”Understood.” He’d take the pill from her and pop it into his mouth using his thumb, swallowing it in one gulp without any hesitation. “So this is the place huh? Quite well kept that it is. You reside here permanently or do you nomad from place to place?” as she answered leon would reply with. “I’ve never seen this part of district 2. It’s so serene. Almost feels like home in a strange way.” He’d move some of his bangs from his face, to better take in the bright moon light against the geisha and old japanese style houses lining the way to this place in general. He’d let his hair fall back into place before looking back to her. “So what in detail am I going to be learning? Casting incantations has never been   fan favorite powe rset of mine. I’m more of a “to the point” kind of bladesman, that I am.” Leon would peer back at her, getting a better look at her in a divine moonlight. Even if he wanted to look at her in a lustful fashion, he couldn’t bring himself to. Being left cold turkey, can really mess with a person physically and mentally. He rested his left hand on the hilt of the demon sword and let his other hand rest free in his pocket.

Stains...
"My family or rather my cousin's in laws are the legendary Takageuchi Clan, servants of the Shinto moon god himself. Originally we are from Japan but about 11yrs ago the family was sent here to the states to combat demons. That was my cousins wife and now Japan's reigning empress Sayuri and her cousins Mina, Ayane and Ayane's sister Mai. For whatever reason they abandoned Kasaihana leaving it to onis here and till this day they won't talk about it any who they sent me here with those of the family that remained to complete the job they began." Domini tells him getting off herself and starting to walk up the hill towards a stone path, the mountainous terrain fallin back to reveal a vast valley with statues deciated to various aspects of the moon god even one that oddly enough could born his exact liking as far of she knew. "Yeah I thought the same thing about the place when I got here too it almost as if I never left Japan. The sushi and tea houses are to die for. As to the field its where most of us kids train from time to time away from the living section of the grounds so we don't destroy anything.   We arent pros with our abilities just yet." She did her best to stay her course thought wise by listening to and answering his questions all the while looking back at him if he were following her to see if he was keeping up with her as she tended to be a bit faster in her steps when out here her eyes spying the rare red rose but deadly blooms starting sprout up on their path a sign that they were getting closer to home as she heard Leon ask her to explain in detail as to what he was going to be learning. "The art of spiritual manipulation, an art that will allow you use your own soul to bend and yes expel others especially onis out from things and people returning them to the natural order of things. Like your sword your own spirit will become extension of you and if strong enough you might even be able to turn one of those two inside of that blade into your guide/weapon like I did with Ryo (think shaman king here without the infusion part). The incantations are but a small part of it though if you dont wish to learn them its okay. But main thing is being able to use your own soul as a weapon against those of the demonic world, especially if you are possessed." She could feel his eyes on her once she stepped into the moonlight but unlike the others she knew it wasn't a lusting gaze either, it was of possible admiration Domini thought not wanting to read too much into it as let herself finally get a good look at him. And unlike most she could see everything, he was in fact wounded at least from a spiritual stand point and there was a darkness in him that if not lifted soon the one of two inside of that blade he carried would take advantage of. "Leon whatever it was that you did so wrong or was done wrong to you, let it go forgive them and yourself soon, or it will swollen you whole." Domini states remember Sayuri's words to her in regards to being sexual assaulted as a child but like Leon she hadn't done so either and men all around her paid the price too. Letting out a soft sigh she'd turn on her heels once more heading out in to clearing that look more like a beautiful Japanese garden than a training ground but the appearance of battle would be apparent once he gazed upon it. the ground was kissed various scorched here and there and structures were slightly damaged but beyond it a shrine would be seen as well as endless rows of houses one larger than all the rest, which was the home of the high elder. further out sat the temple that was on the main road of the district with all of it prestige

As she began to speak on her family’s origins and why they abandoned kasaihana, Leon nodded and responded with intensive listening. He was by nature a detective, though he refused to take the title officially not wanting to mimic kin in anyway. However leon’s analytical processing was pretty advanced in it’s own right. As he was getting his questions answered he followed a safe distance behind her. His hands remained in his pockets, and his trench coat flowed a bit at the stride of his steps. His boots lightly tapped the ground as she met each of his questions with proposition and poise. She’s quite the skilled talker one might say.Leon’s ears and head perked up a bit when she gave the explanation of what exactly he’d be learning from her. "The art of spiritual manipulation, an art that will allow you use your own soul to bend and yes expel others especially onis out from things and people returning them to the natural order of things. Like your sword your own spirit will become extension of you and if strong enough you might even be able to turn one of those two inside of that blade into your guide/weapon like I did with Ryo (think shaman king here without the infusion part). The incantations are but a small part of it though if you don’t wish to learn them its okay. But main thing is being able to use your own soul as a weapon against those of the demonic world, especially if you are possessed." Leon nodded. He’d never heard of manipulation ones “soul” energy before. He’d always thought chi was ambient of ones soul, but reflecting on what “chi “ is and how it’s a result of mind body and spirit, there might be some hope for leon to grasp at least part of this concept. “Alright…the soul part got me at first, but if I can translate that to the spiritual aspect of chi, I should be able to get   quick grasp on it. we are on schedule, that we are.” What she said next struck him. "Leon whatever it was that you did so wrong or was done wrong to you, let it go forgive them and yourself soon, or it will swollen you whole." Leon looked away for a moment. He hated being emotionally vulnerable to anyone, especially people he didn’t know. He thought he could hide it, and form most he could, but the whole spirit seeing thing probably gave her a huge plus one…he remained silent for a while, following her to the training grounds. (http://listenonrepeat.com/?v=gisvHDO_pvw#Shenmue_OST_-_Nightfall cool moment warning) “It’s…not that simple.”   Leon’s voice broke the silence of the night. The vivid moon light illuminated his green eyes, that shifted off to the side a bit. He suddenly didn’t want to make eye contact..he didn’t want to reveal his pain but to continue on he’d have to be as iron clad as possible. “The dark spot in me. Spans from two things. My past and my recent break up, which you deduced earlier. I haven’t…always been a good man.” Leon turned to the side a bit, looking into the distance as if lost in thought. “I was a killer. A science experiment gone wrong. I consumed innocent blood…and enjoyed it. for a moment content with how my life would turn out. I wanted to kill a man, my own brother. I almost succeeded…but I was defeated. And for the best, that it was. He made me realize that forsaking who I was, and those around me was never the route I should’ve taken. After a while I hated myself..but my brother forgave me. It made me happy. Made me think I was at peace. But even now I am not sure if I have fully forgiven my own sin…I seek atonement for what I’ve done. I’m tired of tasting blood on my tongue in the middle of a cold sweat at night.” Leon clenched his fist a bit, and feint wind passed. A few leaves fluttered in the wind dancing around his aura of determination. “The other is the fact that the one who was with me through it all, left me. She didn’t want to be apart of   this life I live. I cared about her but I wasn’t willing to give up doing what I do for her. As harsh as it is to say…what is one life compared to countless lives..maybe these scars will be permanent. Who knows.” Leon held up his right index finger. ‘It only takes one drop of ink to stain the purity of a blank page. My page has been stained for a long time…and I’m not sure it’ll ever fade.” Leon inhaled through his nose, and looked back at her, facing her fully, and gazing into her eyes again. “I’m sorry…I’m not here to give my life story, that I’m not. I’m here to train. Excuse me for my rambling. Please, let’s proceed... With the basic necessities.” Leon would begin to remove his trench coat, folding it up rather neatly and placing it on the ground. He wore what appeared to be a tight bulletproof looking vest, black in color, with grey straps across the front of it. his arms now revealed, to be as chiseled as they should be, child could bench 2 tons. His skin tone wouldn’t really exploit that feature if one didn’t pay attention however, and leon was never one to show off. He rested his left arm on the handles of the swords and let his right one hang, looking at domini and standing upright awaiting a response from her.

"You're brother has a big heart i see, that it is a good strength in which you can draw upon later on in life. As to the woman she will see the error in the years that follow her life. If its any consolation despite us just having met I wouldn't have given up so easily were I in her shoes." It was a statement Domini had wished she didn't let that one out of the bag so easily but once again the damage had been done. For a moment there was silence between the two this of course allowed Domini to focus on the true essence of the power that lay within her form forcing it to bend the twist to whim just a bit before fortifying it to a point where it would appear to be more than one of her one there yet the other was in a sense an astral projection of her image. "Like I said its kinda hard to explain since it comes like a second nature to me and I understand that you like sharing very much. But since we will be working together for a little bu t I'd thought it be best break some of the ice." Domini moves out into clearing completely finally allowing herself to turn with her spiritual copy following her movements at the same just in time to see Leon remove the trench coat he was wearing and a bullet proof vest. It didn't take much for her to see what great shape he was in from his very toned arms as she too removed the jacket she wore allowing it fall to the earth beside her. The light purple hues in her suddenly coming to light as she motions an arm back for her own swords hilt drawing it from its shealth doing so the image herself fades completely but instead of the blade being made of wood it revealed itself be that of pure steel that sharp enough to split a hair. "These grounds were said to have built on a spiritual point, and that we claimed it as place for good making it so nothing more than that follows into other dimension. With that being said I want you to use the sword to come me with all your might but the catch is you will have silence your will.   Meaning whatever drives or motivates you fight turn it off for spirits have no need of earthly things in order to exist and onis use them to make you their slaves,   my blade before you is proof of how I have overcome this." She tells him lowering the once wooden weapon to earth allowing the full light of the moon to cast itself in the now metallic blade as proof of its change do this lesson begin learned. If Leon were become confused with what she was saying she'd tell him, "in order to transcend the limits of this world you must let go of what binds you here. Hatred. Self loathing. Greed. Pride...." were just a few she named as she awaited to see if he would indeed launch an attack against her.

Free Your Mind
“If its any consolation despite us just having met I wouldn't have given up so easily were I in her shoes." Leon would close his eyes for a moment and blush a tad bit before clearing his throat. “Thank you..” Leon would watch as she made her distance away form him. for a moment he thought he’d been seeing double, but he’d close his eyes for a moment before reopening them to see her drawing her own blade. The light shimmering off of it’s shine, and taking heed in her hand. These grounds were said to have built on a spiritual point, and that we claimed it as place for good making it so nothing more than that follows into other dimension. With that being said I want you to use the sword to come me with all your might but the catch is you will have silence your will.   Meaning whatever drives or motivates you fight turn it off for spirits have no need of earthly things in order to exist and onis use them to make you their slaves,   my blade before you is proof of how I have overcome this." Leon nodded, and really thought about that for a second. What drove him to fight. His purpose. His number one goal of attonement…was it vien? He wouldn’t consider it a plain earthly desire, but he wasn’t about to question the one who’s the sensei here in this case. Leon would take hold of the demonic blade, with the spirits silenced. He’d grip the handle in his hands, tightly. Holding it infront of him, verticaly, the blade splitting the image of his upper half. He stared at her for a moment. Before closing his eyes, and doing just as he was instructed to do. He began to empty everything…"in order to transcend the limits of this world you must let go of what binds you here. Hatred. Self loathing. Greed. Pride...." “Pride”. That word stuck in Leon’s mind most of all. His pride. He’d have to.let it go. He then felt a strange, and odd sensational wave come over his body. It was there for a moment but he’d let it go for a moment before sighing. “Darn..let me try again.” He’d inhale and exhale. A low groan escaping his lips as she sighed. “Let me…try a pose I’m more comfortable with. One where I am at my most concentrative…” Leon would palce the sword back into   it’s holster on his left hip…he’d then take a peculiar stance of battojutsu. Spreading his legs and angling his body to where his back would be turned and facing her, his left hand griping over the demonic blade ‘s length, carefult not to cut his own finger, and his right hand hovering over the handle of it. his legs spread, the dirt schrunching beneath his feet as he adjusted before he’d close his eyes, the image of her being the last thing he saw before he let everything go.



in his mind, it was as he metephored earlier. A blank space. A blank white space with him in the middle of it all…he felt a similar wave come over him like he had earlier, but t his time it blanketed his entire body, only because he was most comfortable in this particular position. She asked him to strike at her. Leon wasn’t one to give it everything he had, but he wasn’t one to do so. As such he’d honor her request. He was confident she could handle it, at least he’d hope so. If anything…”I’m coming.” Leon uttered before his body seemingly slide across the ground, almost as if his feet hadn’t even touched it, like he glided   or something. His body came at her with afterimages flowing from behind his being, in such a quick speed, calling it a flash step would be an understatement. A testament to his master over battojutsu’s quick draw, but applying it to the body as a whole instead of just the speed of the draw. Leon would arrive 2 feet away from her,his eyes opening locking with hers for a moment before he’d strike! Drawing the blade from a pretende sheath, he’ attempt to slash at her, going from his right to left with a   clean horizontal slash like motion! He wasn’t aiming anywhere in particular but at her mid section, confident she’d block it. the wind could be felt from the force of the draw alone, his muscles supporting one another for a maximum hit ratio. If she collided blades with him by blocking, she’d be able to feel the full force of his strength. If she didn’t hold her ground, her body could’ve been propelled feet away by sheer impact alone, as two tons of force would collide with her being! But even if it missed or connected with her blade, Leon would feel something odd about the slash…like it felt easier..quicker…there was no predetermined judgement, just a draw, a step and a slash. “What…was that feeling just now. It was…limitless.” Leon would look at the blade in his hand, and await an explanation as to what he felt momentarily.

Still shaking her left hand in mid-air some Domini looks at Leon’s chuckling, she was seriously starting to admire his humbling nature more and more by the second. As it made her want to get to know him even more hearing him apologize for the attack. Shaking her head she tells him, “No need to apologize Leon, I am aware of the style you use and the requirement of the sheath in order to propel yourself at seemingly god like speeds towards your opponents but in truth due to the amplified spiritual presence here it wasn’t needed. You see even without your sheath you still dealt me a blow here.” –she gestures to her left hand a bit with her head craning her neck to the left some with her agile neck bent at the crook between her that and her shoulders.- “If I hadn’t push back as I did you would have shared far more than words with you tonight.” –Domini would remind him that she was in fact wearing a dress after all and he would have see far more than she willing to share at least on the first night any how, though she favored having different lovers the pretty little red head was very picky about who the hell she let near or her ‘lips’ if you gather my meaning. She’d hear him tell her about his experience even it was a brief one the excitement practically radiating itself in his emerald green eyes before going on to speak about how heavy her training must be in order for her to with stand his blows. This of course made the young woman think back to Tomasaburo-sensei and her oni Jinzhou, almost immediately she’d get the creeps remembering the ass kicking she got at the hands of both Frankenstein and his bride. Indeed the woman was ruthless to say the very least, there was no sympathy at all from last remaining battle axe of the Takageuchi clan. Domini made a q.q face telling him, “You have no ideal my sensei is a complete beast in battle and catch this she’s old enough to be my grandmother yet she when hits you DO feel it. Plus most of us have been training since we were about 7 or 8 years old, me I started at 12 so I’m kinda behind the class but I caught on quickly.” As she places her left hand on her hip completely cocking it to the side somewhat while her right remained on the hilt of her sword. “Either way you were able to bring your spiritual power to the surface even it was but for a moment, so congratulations are in order it took me a few times to finally do that but the only way to get better at it is in fact to use it regardless of how much of a time window you may have for it. The more it’s used the stronger it becomes, the greater the length of time for it to be used as well. Of course we can continue to practice on it tonight if you want and after school too, I also attend Kasaihana High as a senior with the boy were looking for.” She explains to him knowing it might not be what he wanted to hear at the moment but like with all lessons and new techniques they take time to master and before he could even being to think about trying to manipulate Von or even Ginsei himself he first needed to gain control of his own first or else the results would be disastrous. “By the way the seal that I place can be broken only by your own spiritual power but be on guard if you do, as I still don’t know just what those two are capable of yet.” Diverting her eyes a bit once Leon came closer to her Domini with his sword over his shoulders really trying to maintain that thin layer of control everyone thinks that have over a situation when in truth it was just like thin ice just waiting for her to step out there on it so it could crack, forcing her to fall in. It was then that she realized something too but instead thinking it quietly to herself she vocalizing it clear as day, “To be honest you’re actually the first person outside I’ve met that could take my defensive swing without having a cracked a bone or worst, so yeah I think we’ve both broken some major records tonight.” Laughing a bit.

Leon would nod,acknowledging her complement to him and smiling about the matter. He’d keep note of her conversation, even the tid bit where she shared how he’d have seen more should she not have pushed back as hard as she did. Leon tended not to pay it mind, though he was no pervert at heart, he might have even turned away out of respect for her. Leon couldn’t help but admire her skill as a swordsman though. To parry that kind of fierce strike is in itself, a feat. Especially considering your opponents physical stature in it all, which makes it even more so impressive. “You have no ideal my sensei is a complete beast in battle and catch this she’s old enough to be my grandmother yet she when hits you DO feel it. Plus most of us have been training since we were about 7 or 8 years old, me I started at 12 so I’m kinda behind the class but I caught on quickly.” Leon nodded. A tid bit more admiration in his eyes more so than usual. “I can tell, that I can.” As she continued on to reveal that she was a senior in high school, even with his cool demeanor on his face he couldn’t help but be surprised, but at the same time her body type would definitely be mature for a sophomore I high school. The boot fits quite well in this case. When she mentioned the seal could only be broken by his own spirit, leon glanced at the blade. “So I could choose to free them and try and tame their power on my own….a fools errand at best. None the less, one I intended to complete to the fullest of my abilities.” Leon looked back at her, when she complemented him. To be honest you’re actually the first person outside I’ve met that could take my defensive swing without having a cracked a bone or worst, so yeah I think we’ve both broken some major records tonight.” When she laughed leon had done something odd. He’d close his eyes and look down, revealing a small smile with a chuckle almost. The brooding master had a sense of humor it seems. He’d recover, smiling at her. While he didn’t do it a lot, it was still a great smile for someone of his stature. Leon held it while he spoke to her tilting his head a bit. “It’s nice to know we both set personal best that it is. For what it’s worth I than you again for the training your giving me. I have the basics, and applying this in battle shouldn’t be as hard as it seems. I’m very adept in the ways of the mind, that I am. One question however.” Leon would nod towards her blade. “Your sword transforms..silmilar to what alteration chi does for chi in the raw. Is this a byproduct of spirit manipulation? Like a medium being required or something of the sort?” When she was finished answering his question, Leon would look to the sky for a moment and take note of the time on his watch. “It seems to be getting late. We’ll have to get some rest, to attend school in the morning, and we can begin the search for his son there. Shouldn’t be to hard, except for the fact that we won’t be the only ones looking, that we won’t.” Leon would place the sword back into his holster and begin walking over to pick up his coat. As he did he realized, that the Heroes Inc would more than likely want a full report of what happened here…which he couldn’t do. He’d stand up, slipping his coat on, but deciding to break down his pride, and ask for more assistance, as he couldn’t spare to give this up. “Excuse me, Domini.” Leon would return over to her walking back, accidentally being a tad closer than he was before. “Before we continue I should mention that I work for Heroes Incorporated, a group of vigilantes. If I go back to home base, I’m obligated to report my journey’s and findings…the shamens there will no doubt catch whiff of the swords presence and seize the weapon from me. To avoid this..well the question is quite radical but, would it be alright if I were to accompany you in your living quarters for a while. If not, all is well, I’ll find a place. But seeing as how you’re my ally in this case as of now, I think it would be more convenient than us searching and seeking each other out on a daily basis.” Leon looked her in her eyes yet again, but this time he did take note of her body. They weren’t total strangers anymore, so he was getting comfortable with her…to a point where he’d finally notice just how good she actually looked. Pushing it to the back of his mind as usual, but now he was aware of the fact that a gorgeous high school senior was mentoring him in the ways of spiritual combat. It was indeed a pretty cool scenario.

Exposistion and Homecoming
Her laughter ceased for a moment as she twists her   wrist with the greatest of ease in order turn her sword around lifting it upwards in order to place it back into its sheath that was still upon her back. Domini's head was already churning with several ideals on how to find the boy to which she would tell Leon of a bit later on once she'd gathered the proper intel. It was mist of these thoughts that she'd take note of his emerald gaze looking at her, making her aware again of her own sexuality. She swore under her breath once more cursing it to hell and then some seriously not wanting to be reminded of just how weak and frail being a woman was, at least not at the moment. "Yes you could but aint in your best interest to do so. And Indeed it would be," she retorted in response to his own words regarding the seal she placed on the sword that contained the spirits of Von and Ginsei. "And I have no doubt that will be able to master the technique hands down." Domini took notice of the smile with a sight laugh, part of her relieved that Leon wasn't a complete stick in the mud and it made him look quiet dashing to boot. It was a start at least from when they first met. "So it would seem. And you're welcome." Dom let her brow arch when he states that has a question to ask as if to say "Yes, what is it." Listening attentively once Leon spoke it to her causing her mind to immediately push through her own training to give the most accurate answers. "Yes it is as each user can do various tasks and some can use the elementals too. And yes our weapon can be considered mediums, in which we take the raw imbalances of our spiritual power and solidify them as each weapon is one that was maid by Kimi Yoshida herself. You could say you and she are very distant cousins, as Kimi is last pure blood from Hachiman-sama's line who knows his art of weapon making." She'd turn on her heels at mention of them needing to get bed soon if they were planning to put anything in motion as find Ginsei's son. "I second that motion, it's been a long night. True but I doubt Dean Martin will let them run a muck on campus like that," Domini would pause remembering just how resourceful the Yakuza clans were back home in recruiting their members even at young age before suddenly retracting her statement. "Then again you might be right." As she began to walk towards the north end of the field towards another path that would lead them in direction of the residential part of the grounds only to hear Leon speak of his profession as a vigilante in company called Heroes Inc., his plait regarding the sword if indeed he were to report in with it in tow, and his asking to stay with her their eyes meeting whilst he spoke this. Now normally the plucky little red head would be totally against this as she never mixed business with pleasure not even on her wildest of escapades but considering that neither of them knew just what Von or Ginsei were actually capable of or rather risk one of these so called heretic shamans get their hands on the damn blade and   actually break the seal she placed on it, Domini decided that it was best course of action. After all by now Jinzhou had prolly already reported in to Tomasaburo-sensei on what he saw tonight so her ass was already grass once training began in the morning might as well go for broke for what it was worth. She looked back with a smile, "Sure, why not I'm the only one in that huge five bedroom house any how. Toshi just went back to Japan for good so you can borrow his uniform for classes, you look like your about the size as him." She explains gesturing with her right hand for Leon to follow her down the path that lead down right into the backyard of a very beautiful yet rustic Japanese house with the numbers 2021 etched into one of cedar bricks outside of it, it indicating just when the house was actually built rather than the actual address of the home. Stepping towards the back door she slides it back with ease to reveal a light being on as she proceeds up the stairs stopping only to remove her shoes before opening the next set of doors exposing a hallway that was lit by one light adjourned by several more rooms including a kitchen, tea room, a den, and a set of stairs. Thought traditional looking on the outside inside would appear to leon if he had followed her to be quiet modern with the exception of a few sliding doors downstairs and several armored pieces, weapons, and kanji scrolls. "Welcome to my home" she'd say moving forward towards the kitchen as the large clock in the hallway would chime indicating that it was just after 12 am.

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua_JLxlFQDE&index=7&list=PLYNBny7IRlVkbiSVlrNHnbXbgZBIdU3Pl )Leon was relieved she was gong to let him stay with her for a while. At lest until he could master the blade and it wouldn’t be considered such a hellish threat. Hearing about the possible capabilities of the sword however, did make him even more excited to tame the evil spirits inside of it and give himself   an official one up over his competition. That being said,   he was ready for the journey, even if he himself wasn’t exactly sure what this journey even held for him. Leon followed her in. His eyebrows raised at the sheer size of her house in mention. “Well now.” Leon uttered as she lead him in. there was even a school uniform he could burrow which made him sigh in relief at the fact that he wouldn’t have to double task and take some kids oufit for his own personal gain. Something he really wasn’t down for   was stealing, unless there was an iron clad cause for. Tis the life of someone who sees only the black and whites of good and evil, but as of recent, Leon started to see a grey…an in-between so to speak. As they proceeded down the path Leon looked around at the other house holds around them. He found them oddly numbered, but thought not much of it. his curiosity peaked to see just how she was living at this point. Coming to some stairs after a while, Leon mimicked her actions, taking off his boots and leaving them at the door. As she slide the door back, Leon felt like he was walking I nto an apartment similar to that of a movie. Looking left and right he’d see a multitude of home furnishings that didn’t quite match what he thought would be in here, but then again this WAS still the modern day era, so it’s not surprising that if someone could afford the luxuries of life they would. Leon would take his trench coat, and hang it on a coat rack, followed by undoing his vest a bit. He’d take that off as well to reveal a black wife beater underneath it all. He had a fairly urban look to him now, with black pants, baggy that hung over his feet revealing his toes. He’d sit the vest down a soft “THUD” revealing that was weighted. He’d begin stretching his arms, holding them high in the air, and contorting the muscles that ached him. unintentionally flexing, he’d walk steadily behind her, stopping a bit, and now stretching his right arm, folding the opposite over it, and contorting it even further, and repeating this process with the opposite arm as well. (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s70/mysticdensukez/Martial%20Arts%20Gifs/Aura%20Gifs/Emotion%20Gifs/tumblr_msizkzHi0T1swtcono1_250_zps6pnzq6hr.gif ) “Domini, do you have any free bathrooms, I could possibly use to freshen up? Also I don’t want to feel like I’m asking to much of you, by asking for something small in portion to eat. I know it’s late. If you don’t have anything, I won’t beg. I already feel like I’m burdening you by being here. I don’t want you to get in any trouble on my behalf.” Leon would roll would await a response, looking around the house a bit more. It was well kept, meaning she either had a maid or was a clean and tidy person. He couldn’t help but make analytical conclusions, it was just a habit of his. His stomach would gurgle, but he’d quickly pat it, to try and avoid her hearing it. If she directed him to where a bath room was, Leon would nod, and begin heading that way. After a while of looking to where ever she directed, he’d find the shower and begin taking off his battle stained and torn clothing, adjusting the shower temperature to how he’d wanted, and letting the swords rest in the conor. Stripping down into his nude glory, he’d undo his hair, and step inside of the shower, pulling the door closed, and letting the water run over his body. Pittering and pattering against his chiseled skin. He closed his eyes, letting the water cleanse over his body as he’d lean back against the wall, and close his eyes to relax a bit. His muscle fibers untensing themselves and loosening up and putting in in an euphoric state of relaxation.

Wife Status: On Point
"I haven't had a boy this close to me since i was in preschool." She'd think to herself allowing a soft giggle moves itself over her lips still venturing forth towards the kitchen almost practically starving herself. Though she knew it was too late to be making super heavy meals Domini found herself having a taste for some homemade sushi rolls stuffed with shrimp, crab, and a hint of wasabi as she reached back for the sling that secured the sheath of her sword onto her back, lifting it upwards in order to remove it, and place it back onto a stand that was near a full suit of samurai armor which sat upon an ancient seat that had insence burning before it before bowing in the traditional Japanese manner in front of it as it was an ancestor of the Fudo family,   that was sent to watch over her while she was away from Japan. "Ancestor please watch over I and my friend as we embark on our new found journey. " she prayed her voice now denoting her proud Japanese heritage as stood upright just in time to see Leon stripping away his coat and vest, her eyes actually taking in just how he really looked without all gear on and for once in her life she actually felt warmth suddenly flow into her cheeks. She was actually gawking at him and blushing! And did so without any shame to boot as his stretched his arms flexing a few of his very well defined muscles. It wasn't until Leon asked about freshening up and dinner that she truly snapped out of it forcing her lavender gaze to the ground before she was caught if she hadn't been already. Scolding herself quietly for a minute Domini manages to reply back, "Leon you're fine though I will admit I will get a lashing for not doing this correctly but if I know Tomasaburo-sensei she once she knows my reasons she will welcome you here. Besides I usually come home and make dinner any how so I hope your stomach can hold out a bit longer. As to the bathroom head upstairs and to the right the guest bedroom has one inside of it with fresh towels, wash cloths soap, and alI feel free to call it yours while your here. I should be done with everything in the kitchen by the time you get out if you need anything just give a yell." After that she disappears into the kitchen to   begin working on the sushi she craved, heading first to the fridge which was stocked with food to pull out the pink shrimp, crab meat, sea weed roll, lettuce and other items before heading to pantry for the jasmine styled rice and sugar, this was for the rice to stick to seaweed once it was cooked. The rest of which just   came naturally to Domini as went from sink, counter, pot, and stove with her ingredients using all she'd taken out and what she hadn't to make lunch for school the next day for herself all at the same time by the time the clock chimed 1am the red headed beauty would have completed her task and be in the mist of making said lunch the delicious smell of fried shrimp along side others delectable scents dancing about the air as she would glance up for a moment wondering just how Leon would take the little surprise she was cooking up at the moment, her eyes shifting to the lunch box that was already finished and stuffed with pickled cucumbers, rice, tempura fried shrimp, several sushi rolls from tonight's meal that she stuffed with extra filling and two hand made chocolate covered rice balls for dessert before sealing it shut, wrapping it in its carrying sack, then placing it in the fridge with a note attached written kanji and the translation to boot. If Leon were almost done with his shower he would have returned back downstairs to find that Domini was a complete woman of her word, dinner was indeed finished as she herself had moved everything into the dining room adjacent to it, revealing a spread that was fit for a king with various sushi trays including what she originally had in mind and a few cooked pieces of shrimp to boot. Yup she had a tad bit gone over board with doing both projects at the same time but at least there was left overs for a while. (XD) As to the chef herself shed just finished up washing the dishes when shed heard him come down. Not looking up from reaching over towards a towel in her left to dry her hands she'd simply say, "Dinner is served" with a smile.

Leon had finally taken the time to wake up. it was 1 am for goodness sakes…he’d just realized he’d taken a nap on accident. He’d stand up, popping his neck from side to side and cutting the water off. Stepping out he’d take a towel on the wall, and dried himself off. Placing it in a hamper with other dirty towels, He’d step out, heading into the bed room he’d walked in. taking his old gear and folding it up, placing it on that guest bed neatly, and heading over to the closet. “she said someone who was once here, was about my size so..ah.” He’d opened it up, and found an assortment of clothing, including the school outfit she mentioned. He’d also found a pair of sweat pants, dark blue in color, and a white v neck undershit. Not seeing much else he’d palce it on. he’d just gotten out of the shower, so instead of tieing his hair up he decided to let it flow down air drying was sometimes a lot better for his locks. He’d head down the steps, his swords in his hands, and he’d make his way towards the door placing the demon sword in the corner, and holding onto his personal chakuto. He rarely put it down for any reason what so ever, and he wouldn’t stop even at someone elses house. As she mentioned dinner being served,   Leon would turn to look towards the dining table, a bit of surprise in his eyes as his stomach cut backflips after backflips in joy! Leon actually caught himself drooling a tad bit, as he’d quickly wipe his mouth and   speak. “T-hank you. Wow Domini you really went all out. I would’ve taken a slice of bread had you given it to me, but I am most definitely greatful, that I am.” Leon would make his way to the dinning table, grabbing a plate and taking a pair of chop stikcs between his fingers. He’d click them together twice, before reaching and grabbing a piece of well…everything. He’d made sure to get one of every sushi type, along with multiple shrimps and piliing next to it a mound of rice. Leon would sit down, folding his legs into the chair indian stye and placing his plate down infront of him, claping his hands together and giving thanks for the meal he was about to eat. After a deep breathe and a silent prayer he’d tedious dig in, eating everything piece by piece. Not wanting to seem like a savage at the dinner table, if anything it’d show he had house training about how to eat in other places. Even with that his eating was rather fast paced, showing that he was indeed vigorously hungry and would continuing eating. After a few minutes of cleaning half of his plate off, he would chew a bit more up before swallowing it, and turning around to look back towards the kitchen. As he was about to speak he’d notice the pictures and portraits everywhere. Taking a moment to look at them, he’d see Domini, all be it a bit younger and less voluptuous in these pictures than her most recent figure. Another thing came to his sight…she looked signifigantly different from other members of her family. Much signifigtant. Leon kept this in his mental note, before he’d speak out “Hey, would it be to much to ask for a glass of water? I can get it myself if you wish. Also are you going to come and eat? I can help you with those dishes you know.” Leon would remain turned around waiting for her to come around the corner. If she had complied, Leon would wait until they were either face to face or sitting beside one another. “Hey Domini. I’m only asking out of curiosity, not disrespect but, I noticed you look a lot different from other memebers of your family. Is this a genetic reasoning or other wise?” Leon   asked inquisitively hoping he didn’t strike a nerve. He was often very to the point about his questions, regardless of ethnics or moral concerens.

Backstory
Domini couldn’t help but laugh once Leon made his presence known fully inside of the kitchen. The look upon his face practically said everything to her as his eyes caught sight of the table and almost drooling at the sight of the spread that lay in wait for the two on the table and like a child inside of a candy store the fiery haired girl watched him head over to it, immediately getting to work on loading his plate as high as he could with a bit of this and that before starting to chow down. Blinking almost in disbelief she watched with utter amusement in her own eyes while Leon piled down what most would have considered a plate for two in a matter of a few minutes as she herself tossed down the dish towel she was holding before making her way out to join him, stopping first by the fridge to pull out a pitcher of ice cold water just as she was asked for some, two cups from the cabinet, and then taking the seat that was on the other side of the table in front just as he was starting to come up for air and looking around the place. About them were photos of her and her parents Emilie and Koji Fudo, and few with the family pet a Saint Bernard affectionately named Kai she’d gotten as a puppy for her 5th birthday. Some were even of her and Sayuri-hime before her marriage Aki when she was getting to know her future in laws and their family while the rest were of her presently with those who lived there on the clan grounds and their families, her new family. Though Domini wasn’t particular nervous about having people look about her home she prided herself on it, it was rather awkward to be having dinner with the male persuasion there. For these types of matters she’d usually go out to eat. But regardless of where this was happening it was still nice none the less she mused sitting the pitcher down and cups down with ease once settled into her chair before tilting the plastic container forward, pouring some of the cool liquid into one then passing it off to him. All the while she’d hear Leon asking about her family, and why she didn’t share the same physical features as they did. These questions in turn caused Domini to sit the pitcher down rather abruptly, as she suddenly begin to hear the taunts of her childhood classmates in her ear, “Gaijin, bakka gaijin Domini-chan.” Her poker face shedding its armor before him some while her mind searched for the words in which she could speak in order to respond back without giving her usual tongue back lashes as her eyes lowered once she began to fix her own plate. “It’s no disrespect really Leon and I’m sorry if I might have frightened you just now with my own actions.” Her eyes would look up showing the pain in them whilst finding the courage to speak the words of her origins. “You see I was adopted as a baby by parents Emilie and Koji,   my real mother was afraid that her father would try to kill him as she slept with a foreigner a Frenchman to escape being a pawn in whatever aspirations he had for her or so I was told once became older. Of course as a child you never really noticed the difference between yourself and such, so I thought I was like everyone else a pure blood born Japanese girl. That is until I entered grade school and the kids began to treat me like I was an alien. Some even going as far as to call me gaijin which in Japanese means, foreigner and telling me I didn’t belong around them because I had red hair and purple eyes unlike them. My parents of course would always tell me other wise and always believed them to a point but you know how we kids can be when were younger. Just plain out cruel. Even some of my family members treated me with distained because of it still do now that a close friend of theirs is in jail due to his behavior towards me and Sayuri-hime getting involved   in the matter to as well.” She’d look up at Leon for a moment the apparent hurt of the past lingering in her lavender hues though despite this Domini still gave him a smile before asking, “So what’s the story behind you and your family, Leon outside of the sibling rivalry between you and your brother that I’d wager is the reason you don’t stay at home any more?” as she begins to eat her own dinner noting at how late it was really getting but enjoying being in someone else’s company other than family.

Infacuations
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66b0VcCifj8&list=PLYNBny7IRlVkbiSVlrNHnbXbgZBIdU3Pl&index=24 ) Leon watched as she strutted into the room with two cups and a pitcher of water. He’d smile. She was being so kind even when she didn’t have to…Leon liked it a lot. A lot a lot. He’d never been cared for so evenly, even as brief as it was by another woman. Aiko was nice sure, but…Leon would shake his head not wanting to compare to the two, though even he knew the difference was staggeringly obvious. Leon didn’t have time to be in his feelings, only to focus on the mission at hand. She passed him the water and he’d drink from it, sipping it heart fully, and sitting the cup down gently. After he’d asked his question however…he could hear the abrupt slamming of the pitcher. Leon remained clam, not jumping, but he could feel a brief emotional tension at the mention of what he said. He regretted saying it now..but he was curious as curious could be. “It’s no disrespect really Leon and I’m sorry if I might have frightened you just now with my own actions.” Leon would nod, and turn towards her beginning to listen intensely. “You see I was adopted as a baby by parents Emilie and Koji,   my real mother was afraid that her father would try to kill him as she slept with a foreigner a Frenchman to escape being a pawn in whatever aspirations he had for her or so I was told once became older. Of course as a child you never really noticed the difference between yourself and such, so I thought I was like everyone else a pure blood born Japanese girl. That is until I entered grade school and the kids began to treat me like I was an alien. Some even going as far as to call me gaijin which in Japanese means, foreigner and telling me I didn’t belong around them because I had red hair and purple eyes unlike them. My parents of course would always tell me other wise and always believed them to a point but you know how we kids can be when were younger. Just plain out cruel. Even some of my family members treated me with distained because of it still do now that a close friend of theirs is in jail due to his behavior towards me and Sayuri-hime getting involved   in the matter to as well.” Leon took this story in, eating his food slowly as he listened. He coudlnt help but feel for her Leon had never known or experienced the feeling of alienation, and it was foreignt to him. people usually always flocked away or two him because they thought he was mysterious in nature or or just a mystery in general. Leon in truth had a great personality and was just a regular average joe, who was shaped by his actions and the world around him. “So what’s the story behind you and your family, Leon outside of the sibling rivalry between you and your brother that I’d wager is the reason you don’t stay at home any more?” As leon heard this he took it as a deflection. She probably didn’t’ want to dwell on the subject anymore which was understandable. Who’d want to? But he knew he’d have to answer her question at some point and he would. “Well I don’t want to seem broody but I will say…my family, even though they try their hardest, don’t exactly stay together. My sister kat’s whereabouts have been here and there, but she’s rarily at home now adays. My mom is always helping my dad run heroes inc. my half brother Connor well…he’s never really been one to be home to begin with. And my great grand father spends his days monitoring, inventing, and drinking coffe. We’re not a “family” until something negative brings us together. It was my brothers birthday a few weeks ago and I and my father were the only ones to recall it. me myself? I never much see a point of being at home. Sitting there with no one to talk to. I’d rather be out making a difference than trying to communicate with a family that isn’t there to communicate with. Nothing tragic…just a distant family that only come together when they’re needed to do so. Even then. I’d give my life for any of them.” Leon would finish his place and sigh, moving some of his hair out of his face. “As for the family history it’s hard to explain..not much is known about the Ryoji’s before World war 3. Though I feel it ‘s going to be me the one who uncovers the history at some point as to why they’re aren’t even internet references…it’s odd. But none the less, that’s my story in a nut shell. I’m sorry…to hear the things you’ve had to endure. You’ve become a strong woman from it I can tell.” Leon would smile at her yet again, but this time a much larger and sincere one. “That, and this food is absolutely delicious that it is. If it’s okay with you, I’ll take care of the rest of the dishes if you haven’t already. It’s the least I can do to repay my debt to you..” Leon caught himself staring at her for a second. He’d look away before blushing a bit. “Damn…” he thought to himself. “…I feel an infatuation coming on. I don’t like it. I couldn’t let someone else close to me just to leave me..” Leon would look back at her, going to speak but no words were coming out. He was getting caught up in his feelings. In a little crush. Leon would close his eyes and look down. “Sorry for staring…got lost for a second. Ah. I’ll help you clean up   if you want. If we stay up any later, we’ll be exhausted before it’s time to wake up for school. Though me myself I won’t need more than an hour of sleep to keep going I wouldn’t want to inconvience you…” Leon would stand up letting the chair out, and seemingly hesitant in his actions to look at her. He knew he had a small infacuation,b ut when it came to women he sucked at hiding it. As such he’d take his plate and turn away from her quickly trying to hide it as best he could. He’d take his plate and quickly wash it off, before clearing his throat and   letting his bangs over shadow his eyes trying to hide how he looked at her with admiration and a tad bit of affectionate glitter. “I’m going to head to bed if that is okay with you. Thank you again for everything Domini…you’ve done so much even when   you didn’t have to.” Leon would hurridly make his way up the steps, and head into the bed room, shutting the door behind him and sitting on the bed leaning over with his head in his hands, his fingers glossing over his black hair as he sighed. “…Damn. I don’t have time…for feelings. Not now. Not….” Leon would sigh. He had a crush and he knew it. even knowing it he wanted to deny it completely but he couldn’t.

<p class="MsoNormal">Still eating Domini listens to his side of the tale regarding his own family her own thoughts shifting towards how to tell Leon as the next part of her story, had a rather dark tale to it one that even the man she called father had to take several steps back in order to restrain himself from trying to kill the person that was supposed to be like family to her. To some point Dom understood how some family’s just worked better being apart rather than together as Leon was telling her his was at least now a days and on the other hand she didn’t as she as truthfully raised in a house with everyone around. But of course due to her mixed blood heritage she didn’t really feel like she belong there with them in the latter points of her life leading up into her being sexually abused. She’d nod her head quietly not wishing to disturb him while he spoke, taking note of the names that were being spoken as she had a feeling she would need to know them at later date and time. Domini always got these from time to time and mostly she was dead on but there were several occasions were she flopped major which was good, it always showed people that she wasn’t trying to do this shit on purpose to them or anything. Hearing how the Ryoji’s didn’t surface until after World War 3 she’d think back on just how long her family had been around, especially the Takageuchi Clan. Now theirs was a history all their own, and they had the legacy to prove it too. “A least your family does band together during the bad times, mines…not so much. I know it seems I’m avoiding trying to talk about them and all but I’m not its just….” Domini started but stopped suddenly again this time finally breaking down and actually saying the words. “The guy that most of them are mad at me about, he…he was caught during a family event leading up to my cousin’s wedding actually forcing me to have sex with him and by the bride (Sayu)  herself no less. I was 12 then, he was 36 and the best man to boot. The wedding went off without a hitch of course but behind the scenes Sayuri-hime used her standings as future ruler of Tokyo to legally have me removed from home into her care and trying to make sure that he never got a thing once he went to jail. No parole, no nothing really.” If Leon were to pay attention to her he’d see the emotionless void that lay on her face, a sign a true victim in this sort of matter who wanted to cry or do something but couldn’t for whatever reason but in truth Domini still harbored the hatred of a Oni itself inside of her for what was done. It was a complete and utter stain that lay on her existence as she robbed completely of her virginity at a such a young age and to some degree during her nightly romps with nameless faces she’d hoped that some how she’d reclaim it before coming to Kasaihana. Haha but of course that was never the case. Taking a deep breath she’d make herself regain her composure though her eyes still glistened with tears that threaten to over take them once she’d finished eating. “Afterwards I moved in away from my family, practically becoming apart of the Takageuchi Clan under Sayuri-hime whose been more like a mother to me than even Emilie, (that’s cause she is her real mom). She’s taught me so much over the past few years, even helped me get through my advance college classes in herbal medicine. She thought sending me hear to the states would help me understand more about my powers and be beneficial to those who really needed my aid. So here I am…” sitting back into the chair some she blinks her eyes for a moment having gotten a hold of her emotions finally before gazing back up towards Leon. “Strong is definitely a word I would use but sometimes I wish I was stronger.” She replied thinking to herself behind it, “Especially right now.” Finally taking noticed that his hair was loose from his binds at the back of his neck, forcing her to fight off the urge to reach out and run her fingers through it once he smiled at her and for a moment their eyes would lock as both were caught in a daze staring at the other. It was something that was seriously made Dom jump up outta her seat turning away quickly to make a b-line shot straight for the kitchen with the other dishes in hand just as Leon began to apologize, also wanting to know if she wanted his help with the dishes. Being all flustered she tells him, “It’s alright, I am too. Sure go right ahead I’ll deal with the rest in the morning after training.” Domini places them into the sink allowing herself to sneak several peaks at him just the same as he does before finally walking over towards him and trying her best to get as close to Leon as he would allow her in an attempt to place a soft kiss from her lips against his exposed right cheek the words, “You’re welcome Leon, and pleasant dreams.” Flowing over her lips like honey over it comb as she makes her way out of the kitchen in direction of another bedroom that was on the ground floor, that just so happened to be hers closing the door behind her while Leon hurried off back upstairs to the guest bedroom. Hearing the door shut upstairs she moved towards her vanity mirror and sat down as images of her kissing his cheek flowed through her mind. “………No…no….Dom we can’t do this….we won’t…. We…..-growls irritably at herself for a moment her eyes rolling some as she gazes up at the ceiling of her room knowing full well that there nothing she could do to take back that one simple betrayal of her affections she’d just given him all she could now was wait and see just where it would go as she places her forehead against the vanity counter top with both of her arms underneath it “….AH FUCK!”