1 Skulking in the Dark (Mission, Private) Sat Jul 25, 2015 5:41 pm
Shakai
D-rank
The shroud of lethargy was descending upon him again. Galling as this may be it was no unusual occurrence. When ones internal clock ticked and chimed to the rhythm of worlds beyond mortal ken a level of dissociation was expected.
This morning was particularly baleful in its portents. It had taken all of his will to wrench his physical self from the languid depths of torpor. Shakai needed the raw physicality of duty, the engaging thrill of a mission accomplished. So it was that he forced himself to trudge his way to the bounty board of Konohagakure.
The barman who stood vigil by the board looked up from pouring a particularly wretched customer his morning sake.
"Ain't got much in your line of work sorry. No yokai or yueri rearing their ugly heads today. And as unfortunate as that is for someone in your line of business it pleases me no end. Konoha don't need that kind of unnatural trouble those things cause."
Shakai didn't bother to dignify that with a response. He didn't draw any pleasure from supernatural beings wreaking havoc upon an unsuspecting populace. The reason why he undertook such missions was simply that he had the knowledge and experience to handle such situations in a manner that reduced casualties.
He was more than capable of mundane tasks and given his current dilemma he would undertake one post-haste. His eyes alighted upon a particular request and his mind was made up.
Five minutes later and he was standing outside the dwelling that Shizuka had taken up residence in. The mission that the half yokai had selected involved foot-pads and ne'er do wells something which would interest the Houkyaku girl. In the murky depths of the sordid past she had been done a great wrong which needed redressing.
That there was little chance she would come across those responsible for such actions in a world that seemed set upon breeding vagabonds and scoundrels was of no consequence. Her hunt was noble and thus Shakai would assist her in any way possible.
Delivering two sharp raps on the door the otherworldly man called out to the umbral girl.
"Shizuka, I have an errand that needs my attention. It's not my usual ghostly fare but I think it might interest you all the same. Criminals have taken up residence within the forests of Konoha. However this seems to be not just a solitary cell of cutthroats but rather the vanguard of a much more organised conglomerate. It's likely given their status as spies and scouts that they will have knowledge on a wide range of illegal activities even if they did not directly participate in them themselves."
To tell the truth he would have invited her along even if there was not the possibility of a revelation. He needed her as a connection to the world mankind. She was in may respects his anchor in the otherworldly currents. Profoundly isolated due to the cruel machinations of fate she needed contact as to not let the pall of darkness swallow her. With this knowledge one could be mistaken for thinking that Shizuka depended on Shakai. Perhaps that was true to an extent or perhaps not. Shakai on the other hand needed Shizuka's influence in his life.
Her heart beat steady within her chest where Shakai's might manage a motion thrice within a morning. Her blood was warm, red and filled with vital essence whereas his was black and brackish and had the viscous consistency of molasses.
In short Shizuka reminded Shakai that too he had a human half. Being with her caused it to surface where it might otherwise lay dormant.
This morning was particularly baleful in its portents. It had taken all of his will to wrench his physical self from the languid depths of torpor. Shakai needed the raw physicality of duty, the engaging thrill of a mission accomplished. So it was that he forced himself to trudge his way to the bounty board of Konohagakure.
The barman who stood vigil by the board looked up from pouring a particularly wretched customer his morning sake.
"Ain't got much in your line of work sorry. No yokai or yueri rearing their ugly heads today. And as unfortunate as that is for someone in your line of business it pleases me no end. Konoha don't need that kind of unnatural trouble those things cause."
Shakai didn't bother to dignify that with a response. He didn't draw any pleasure from supernatural beings wreaking havoc upon an unsuspecting populace. The reason why he undertook such missions was simply that he had the knowledge and experience to handle such situations in a manner that reduced casualties.
He was more than capable of mundane tasks and given his current dilemma he would undertake one post-haste. His eyes alighted upon a particular request and his mind was made up.
Five minutes later and he was standing outside the dwelling that Shizuka had taken up residence in. The mission that the half yokai had selected involved foot-pads and ne'er do wells something which would interest the Houkyaku girl. In the murky depths of the sordid past she had been done a great wrong which needed redressing.
That there was little chance she would come across those responsible for such actions in a world that seemed set upon breeding vagabonds and scoundrels was of no consequence. Her hunt was noble and thus Shakai would assist her in any way possible.
Delivering two sharp raps on the door the otherworldly man called out to the umbral girl.
"Shizuka, I have an errand that needs my attention. It's not my usual ghostly fare but I think it might interest you all the same. Criminals have taken up residence within the forests of Konoha. However this seems to be not just a solitary cell of cutthroats but rather the vanguard of a much more organised conglomerate. It's likely given their status as spies and scouts that they will have knowledge on a wide range of illegal activities even if they did not directly participate in them themselves."
To tell the truth he would have invited her along even if there was not the possibility of a revelation. He needed her as a connection to the world mankind. She was in may respects his anchor in the otherworldly currents. Profoundly isolated due to the cruel machinations of fate she needed contact as to not let the pall of darkness swallow her. With this knowledge one could be mistaken for thinking that Shizuka depended on Shakai. Perhaps that was true to an extent or perhaps not. Shakai on the other hand needed Shizuka's influence in his life.
Her heart beat steady within her chest where Shakai's might manage a motion thrice within a morning. Her blood was warm, red and filled with vital essence whereas his was black and brackish and had the viscous consistency of molasses.
In short Shizuka reminded Shakai that too he had a human half. Being with her caused it to surface where it might otherwise lay dormant.