The Traditional Sake Bar, Kyoto Base, Chugoku. Home of the Original Sake

[aerelm]

Yuji took the Glass and smiled, Arigatou brother, and looked at the woman, I trust my brother, so whoever he trusts, I will as well and continued with smile Enjoy your stay at our small home. and started drinking quietly.

[Akura]

"Well that's good to hear, I look forward to fighting alongside you" he downed his drink, "My masters will hear of you Miss, favourably that is"

He set down his glass

"Enjoy your stay on Kyoto Miss Ookami..." he bowed again, nodded to his brother and swiftly left.

[aerelm]

Yuji rolls his wheelchair into Bar, seeing that the bar is nearly empty, he moves toward the bartender, Konnichiwa, He says with a smile, A fine Sake, as usual. He says and moves to one of the Tables.

[Ryummel]

Teraku stared at the entrance of the bar. Many months had passed since the Rising Sons visited that place. He stepped into the bar, nodding at the bartender, who greeted him with a big smile. Then, he ordered a bottle of sake and brought it to the nearest table, sitting there.

He stared at the bottle of sake for a few minutes, thinking about Lena, about the recent events in Chugoku, etc.

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[Slartibartfast]

Ryuu entered the renovated Sake bar. Many moons would have passed - if there was a moon in Chugoku - since the old bar treated its last guests, having been renovated in the meantime. Ryuu stared at its furniture, still largely the same as it was a few months back, when old Dragons and their allies used the traditional bar to relax. Much has changed since then though. guests came and went, some of those Dragons retired, some even betrayed the movement... Ryuu clenched his fist.

"a sake, please."

The bartender nodded in response.

Then he noticed someone came to the bar before him. He approached Teraku, who seemed to be contemplating something.

"Seems like your thoughts keep you awfully busy, brother. Anything troubling you or are you just worried about recent events?"

"And where's Lena-chan? I've met her on that Cruiser already but didn't have the time to properly introduce myself. And I noticed you two are awfully close..."

Ryuu smiled and waited for Teraku to reply.

[Ryummel]

Teraku noticed Ryuu and nodded at him.

"Gomenasai, Ryuu-san... It's just... Lots of things have happened this days and I need some time to assimilate it..."

He sighed.

"About Lena-chan... Well, hai... I must admit we've a good relationship..."

Teraku glanced around the place. Then, he whispered to Ryuu.

"She... She kissed me. I... I... really don't know how to assume this, Ryuu-san... I'm not prepared."

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[Slartibartfast]

Ryuu struggled not to laugh out loud hearing Teraku's last sentence.

"Well, the best advice I could give you is not to assume too much and... Try talking to her about it. Discreetly though."

He cleared his throat,

"And at first I was a little wary... Still am a bit to tell you the truth. About her being an ex Order agent. Normally I trust your judgment, but I know how feminine charm can affect even the strongest of men."

Ryuu smiled.

[Ryummel]

"Hai..." Teraku chuckles. "Definately, she's... charming..."

He poured some sake into a glass and took a sip.

"But, don't worry Ryuu-san, I'll be ready to fight for our Shogunate when needed. This issue won't overwhelm my mind."

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[Alley]

Lena finally found the bar after a good thirty minutes of wandering in Kyoto, definately, the Kusarian letters doesn't help her at all.
She enters the bar in the red and gold kimono that Teraku offered her, and hailed the bartender at the counter.
Lena took out the paper from her pocket, reading her handmade "15 useful words" dictionnary, and put it back in her pocket.

- Konnifuwa ! said Lena with enthusiasm.
- Kon-
The Bartender paused for a few seconds, he instantly noticed the uncommon accent, and soon recognized a non-kusarian face. But the kimono was disturbing him.
- ... Konnichiwa.
- What kind of drink do you have ?
- Sake. he replied, keeping his gaze away from Lena, focused on his towel, cleaning the counter.
- Hum... Nothing else ?
- Iie.
- Well let's try it then !
He pours some sake in a glass, giving it to Lena.
- Thanks ! I mean... Arigatoo.
- Hmm.

Lena noticed Teraku and Ryuu discussing, and approached their table.
- Hey there !

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Alley was right.

[Ryummel]

Teraku noticed Lena. "She is here, Ryuu-san, with your permission, I'll sit in another table with her. Give me a few minutes..." He nodded and stood up, approaching Lena.

"Konnichiwa Lena-chan..." Teraku blushed a bit. "Oh, seems you already decided to try our sake..."

They both sat in a table next to Ryuu's.

"I hope you're enjoying your stay here, Lena-chan. You might have noticed that some of my people could despise you, but... Don't worry, if you were working for the Order, there won't be any problem..."

Teraku blushed a bit more.

"You really look... wonderful in that kimono..."

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