#literally nothing in particular happened but i still haven't recovered from that one week in september for some reason

[tetsuro-wulf]

The Wulf's Eye: RP Journal #28 | Full-heartedly

I haven't had time to write properly, so much had been going on. Specifically between yakuza dealings, performing at Third Eye with the band..

Today however, the yakuza were bold enough to approach. Except, not with their swords, but a ransom. That's right, a ransom! Stating they have our captive, and that I should pay 100,000,000 koban. Guess what? That is not happening. But I now know exactly what to do. That aside, preparations are being made for the next few days.

Today was Haruko's namesday. Youta and his big mouth told me all about it, that we were going to spring a surprise party at his apartment. I decided to hide in a pile of clothes, not realizing it was underwear, but I think I got the point of surprise across pretty well. We shared in drinks; Hikaru, Satoru, Youta, Myself, Alaja and of course, Haruko present that evening. Natsume couldn't make it, being on a mission, but he left a present for Youta to take to Haruko in his absence. I offered Haruko warm words after Youta. It's not often I get to when outside of having a 'heart to heart'. I got Haruko a pair of purple butterfly wind chimes that he could hang outside his apartment or in the arboretum by the door. I saw them in an antique shop the other week and thought they'd be perfect! He seemed quite pleased.

We played this game where you smack something hanging full of candy, I believe called a Pinata. It was a tough thing.. I got some good strawberry candies, blue candies, and this vile thing called black licorice. Absolutely disgusting. Never touching that again. Afterwards, we played a picture.. drawing game. The results were hilarious, though I didn't understand why they kept drawing balloons as my chest. And drawing Youta with every association of 'stinky'. The night ended with fond feelings and laughter.. we made Haruko very happy. That's what truly mattered.

After leaving their apartment, I took caution whilst heading back to Shirogane. Though, I wanted to head by the ocean with the cold air it had to offer and.. something drew me there. Eventually, I ran into Li on the pavillion. He seemed to be looking at something, and to be honest, I didn't expect him to be awake once I followed his trail. We spoke a bit.. he really wanted to make a cake for Haruko after I told him about the party. I forgot on the spot what exactly is Haruko's favorite cake, but Li suggested he'd ask him himself the next time they're face to face. I was surprised to hear he wanted to meet my boys. But Kami, keep your thoughts pure. I am still learning..

From the last time we spoke, I recalled Li suggesting enhancing my weapon. So I brought it up to him, the Kusanagi in particular. While the Kusanagi is my pride and joy, an extension of myself.. I wanted to attune to its furthest reaches possible, through me. Li spoke of needing a place with an influx of earthen aether, and surely a place surrounded by sand wasn't the best. He suggested a place of flora and whatnot, so I brought up the Shroud. Plus, it is far from our troubles of the rising Yakuza activity.

Li took my hands into his, sometimes I forget how much smaller he is. I had expected to be the one to teleport, but he implied nothing and took us himself, saving me the trip. We arrived in the Shroud, though I don't recall.. what place exactly. It was deep in the woods, wildlife in the distance, most in the trees.. That was when it hit me

How the hells do I describe it..? He spoke of how his family was known for their craft of weapon.. but quite literally did he resonate and take from the lands in order to enhance my weapon. The way he looked was nothing like I had imagined. I was entranced to a point where I had stilled. Something so powerful about him was given off. The way he used his power, the way his eyes glowed, the way he held my weapon.. What I watched unfold before me reminded me of my time with the Dragon Kings, yet here it was one of my kin seven centuries younger than I.

When he finished, he had to recover. I was worried he had overdone it, but he managed well on his own. I was eager to test Kusanagi, and so I did. I used the typical seinaru hinokokyū to properly imbue my blade with flame, though as I struck forth at the open land, a vine that circulated perfectly with my fox fire placed a trail before my very eyes. I was once again left speechless..

Discovering just what he's capable of, bit by bit, brought me back to my past. I was always known as the one to be discovered, but I've not met anyone else from his realm aside from Azure. On top of that, someone with his.. demeanor.

Absolutely.. amazing.

02.23.2022