Vitani
Infant Cub
AY HART J00!
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Post by Vitani on Jun 23, 2008 8:14:39 GMT -5
It was that assignment which made Tigress widen her eyes and glance first at Jiang, then to Shifu, taking a breath to steel herself. "Master Shifu," she interrupted without giving time for Jiang to react, taking a step forward and bowing respectfully. "Are you sure that's wise, Master? He's been a guest here only for a night," she explained, "and his skill is unproven." A suspicious, almost condenscending glance was cast back toward the other tiger from over her shoulder before returning her eyes upon Shifu. "We don't know if he's even capable.."
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 23, 2008 8:19:53 GMT -5
"We all felt the same way about Master Po, did we not," said Shifu smiling. "Give the young tiger a chance, I'm sure he will prove himself."
"Master?" asked Monkey. "Where is this kingdom?"
Shifu pulled the scroll out and opened it, revealing a map of Africa. "It is here, in Africa. The Pride Lands."
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Vitani
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AY HART J00!
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Post by Vitani on Jun 23, 2008 8:25:56 GMT -5
It takes a moment, but Tigress bows again and replies, "Yes, Master," before stepping back and resettling into her almost arrogant posture. She wasn't easily convinced when Master Po came to the palace, and she's certainly unconvinced now. Faith in the unproven, it seems, is not one of her stronger traits. The location that they were to travel to made her ear twitch. Africa? Of all places? It was uncommon that they would partake in an adventure so far away from the Valley of Peace. "Who are we to meet when we arrive, Master?"
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 23, 2008 8:31:15 GMT -5
"That's just it," Shifu said. "All this hasn't happened yet. As for who to look for, his name is Simba, he is the king of the Pride Lands." He then bowed and said. "Good luck to you all."
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Vitani
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AY HART J00!
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Post by Vitani on Jun 23, 2008 8:32:37 GMT -5
(( Going to pause here and wait for Jiang to rejoin us )) (( Also going to be gone until Thursday night, just to warn yah ))
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Post by Jiang on Jun 23, 2008 17:21:25 GMT -5
After speaking with Master Shifu and gaining his permission to stay, Jiang spent the night alone in his quarters, performing some minor repairs on his Katana and arrow quiver.
When he awoke the next morning, he made his way to the kitchen before any of the others. He even managed to beat Po in. Jiang ate a quick breakfast of some rice that had been left over from last night, then he went back to his quarters. He was meditating on his past there, when orders to meet with Shifu and the Furious Five were given to him. Without delay, the Tiger headed to the Temple.
Upon arriving there, he stood several feet behind the others, his keen ears perked up to listen to Master Shifu. Jiang's eyes widened slightly in surprise when Shifu said that he, a Tiger who had only just arrived here, would accompany the Furious Five to Africa, to confront some unknown threat. Jiang had only just got over his surprise when Tigress spoke him. Again, he remained silent. He honestly couldn't blame Tigress for being concerned about taking him along. He imagined that if she had just shown up out of no where back home, and had suddenly been chosen to go on a mission with him, he'd be more than a little concerened as well.
He pushed that thought away as Shifu spoke again. He sighed very softly, and continued to intently listen to the others. Africa... He had heard tales about it from his Master, who had traveled there many times over the years, but he had never set foot there himself. It would be a interesting experience, at least. And, best of all, he would be able to fight again, even if it was alongside total strangers. He adjusted the Katana's sheath, hanging loosely from his left hip, then tightened the golden sash that kept his sky blue vest fastened. This was going to be interesting.
Jiang turned around, then began to head back to his Quarters. He needed to put together the few things he would need for the trip.
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 23, 2008 17:30:49 GMT -5
Later that day, as they were leaving the temple, Monkey noticed the sword that Jiang had attatched to his hip. He saw that it was a katana, a Japanese sword. "That sword," said Monkey. "It is Japanese. But you are Chinese. How did you gain such a fascinating weapon?"
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Post by ~*EtVL*~Jadena on Jun 23, 2008 17:36:52 GMT -5
(Hewylewis can i please start playing Tai lung so that Lk17 can also have something to do. Us two could converse until you get to africa. Otherwise it's just boring to read about whats happening but not actually rp)
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 23, 2008 17:45:06 GMT -5
(wait till we do a few more post. And I'll play Tai Lung too.)
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Post by kana on Jun 23, 2008 17:52:36 GMT -5
(well they better be fast and quick cuse my two vilins are redy).
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Post by Jiang on Jun 23, 2008 18:59:58 GMT -5
Jiang glanced down at the sword, then smiled faintly at Master Monkey. "It was a gift from my mentor, Master Yi-Shan. He traveled to Japan when I was younger, and purchased this sword as a gift for my sixteenth birthday." He replied, his voice somewhat distant. His mind was drifting back to the day he was given the Katana. Jiang snapped out of it in a second, before his reminisence [Sp?] was noticable. "So how are we getting to Africa? Are we going to head to a port, then charter a suitable vessel to carry us there?"
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 23, 2008 20:18:55 GMT -5
"You hit the nail right on the head," said Crane. There's a fishing port a few days away from here. We'll hire a boat and charter it to Africa."
"Why isn't Po coming with us?" asked Mantis.
"Oh!" said Monkey. "Shifu said that he needs someone to stay with him while we're gone. Po volunteered."
"Oh."
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Post by Jiang on Jun 23, 2008 20:45:02 GMT -5
Jiang nodded and frowned a little. He hated fishing ports. They were smelly and unclean, the people were often rude, incompetent brutes, and worst of all, 99% of them hated Tigers. Of course, there was always the possibility that this port would be different. Jiang doubted it, though.
He shifted his pack, double-checked to make sure his entire collection of weapons, from throwing stars to a bow to his Katana, were in easy reach, then trudged after the others, following behind them at about twenty feet away. It wasn't that he was unfriendly, it was just that he felt kind of like the odd man out around them. They had known each other and fought with each other for years. They weren't exactly a group you could come into and just immediatly be at ease around.
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 23, 2008 20:56:12 GMT -5
(I hope someone will play Viper besides me)
"Don't worry," said Viper, smiling. "You're safe with us."
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Post by Jiang on Jun 23, 2008 21:07:07 GMT -5
Jiang shrugged and nodded. He was simply uncomfortable around the group as a whole. One on one, he didn't feel uncomfortable, but when they were all together he just kind of, well, shut down. "Right." He said blankly, increasing his pace slightly and catching up to them. He still stayed about five feet behind the rearmost member of the Five, though.
[Hmm... hewylewis, do you think that a Time Jump is in order? Nothing major, just enough to get the group to the Port.]
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 23, 2008 21:09:45 GMT -5
(go right ahead)
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Post by Jiang on Jun 23, 2008 21:23:55 GMT -5
[OK.] Several days later, the Furious Five and Jiang had arrived at the small Fishing Village of Dragon's Tooth. A bizzare name for a seaport, Jiang thought. But at least they wouldn't be staying long. As it turned out, the Captain of a suitable Junk that was in port was a old friend of Jiang's master, Yi Shan. The Captain, a Snow Leopard by the name of Li who was of size equal to Tai Lung, was a very warm and cordial gentleman who quickly offered the Furious Five and Jiang free passage to Africa. It was mid afternoon, but Jiang's belly was growling. He imagined that the other's were hungry as well. He smiled a little at Crane, who was closest to him. "Master Crane, I think I'm going to fetch a meal before the Junk sets sail. Is there anything I can get you or the others?"[By "closest to him" I mean that Crane is standing closer to Jiang than any of the others. ]
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Post by ~*EtVL*~Jadena on Jun 23, 2008 21:28:26 GMT -5
(I know you already said no Hewy but i can't help but ask again if i can be my warrior wolf charrie. I really don't want to share a charrie. That won't be any fun. Whats one more OC anyways. Will it really do any harm. Please, please , please let me be my charrie )
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 23, 2008 21:30:32 GMT -5
"Oh, get me some herbal tea and noodles please!" Crane said, smiling.
"I'd like some almond cookies!" shouted Monkey.
"Noodles and shrimp!" Mantis said.
"Ooh, me too," replied Viper.
(lets see what Tigress wants)
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Post by ~*EtVL*~Jadena on Jun 23, 2008 21:32:05 GMT -5
(Do mean wait for Tigresses opinion or what she wants to eat.)
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