BladeRunner

Gonna get a post in this morning. Sorry for the wait y'all. I've also got Takamo (Knight) and Gierse'ham (Monster) available for RP.

Hey! Sorry for the wait! Phone and work issues. Anywho, we can do that graduation, that'd give her the chance to meet the rest of the fellers

I should have a post either tonight or in the morning @ElieCapulet30 Sorry for the wait. Also, do we wanna continue the scene or cut it off? Time skip or nah? I figured I'd ask you because I'm game for whatever

"Thanks," Toshiro shown a slight smirk, the first time he actually smiled and a rare occasion indeed, "However there's always room for improvement, always a more dangerous beast and thereof. I've yet to even unlock my Knight form, so I still have to strive for that." Standing did Toshiro look down at his shirt which had a slash through it... Ahh yes, the monsters from earlier. Toshiro then said, "Will... You be around that garden shop by chance? I'm always checking in with the old man there anyhow." //Sorry if post short. Benadryl make mind shorter//

Will get a reply in when I can. Middle of work week rn

The day at Sweet Treat Island was... A day. The sun was shining just above the horizon, the morning cool as the waves splashed up on the beach. Clouds were sparse but present in the sky, birds chirped and local wildlife seemed to be active as usual. Things seemed peaceful, kind of nice actually... What a drag. A small ATV drove along the sand as the morning sun was starting to bring warmth to the cold beach. Some surfers were already gearing up for the early waves with some fishermen of the island setting up their fishing gear for yet another spectacular day of catching and reeling. But just who was the man in the ATV? He wore a black T-shirt that hugged his fit form with khaki shorts, finished with a pair of boots that stopped just below his calves and sported a white and orange Texas Longhorns ball cap. "And it looks like the Rangers finished tonight's game with the Blue Jay's, ending ten-to-four." The vehicle's radio played with the driver groaning. "Yeah, it dudn't help that they're not at the top of the division this year," The man said nearing the Island's workshop, "Maaaann, would've been nice to get a Rangers ALC '25 hat, shit, probably gotta wait till next year... And the next one... Fuckin' get it together guys." Parking in front of the workshop at an available space, one Amon Vale stepped off the ATV and turned it off. He sighed, reaching into the backseat and pulling a black tool bag from the floor board. Both a hunter and a handyman of Sweet Treat, Amon has spent the last few of years doing his due diligence between repairs, trapping, hunting, electrical work, HVAC, vehicle repairs... God, and anything else someone could think of. With the Island large and vast, one has to question how exactly did he manage to deal with all the chaos? Whelp, as he would say, "Just haul ass." Amon approached the twin front doors to the shop, using a key to unlock it before slipping it back into his pocket. Opening one of the doors, the man reached in and flipped the light switch upward causing the lights to flicker on. It wasn't unusual that Texas, one of the Island's employees, spent most her time here which was where Amon also spent as well. She wasn't here first, slacker, he beat her to her own job. With the man still waking up, he took his time opening up operations, booting up the old computer in the office to see exactly what kind of list of chores he needed to tend to. Almost forgetting, Amon took the little bell for customers and thereof and set it at the counter in case someone needed help. He then returned to the office to start the day off. No one would be visiting at this time, right?

Fuckit, post incoming you heathens. Might be later tonight, probably morning, whichever sounds good to me

Got my boi Takamo available if anyone is interested. Seasoned knight with his own business. Eldest brother of Toshiro, looking for about anything with the fella whether it's casual, combat, if you're wanting to do a storyline for your character, etc. etc.

Nodding, Toshiro set his glass down and lightly thumped the table with another finger. Then he remembered Kari's father, which the young man then used his ability to sense out where exactly the older adult was. The ability in itself wasn't detectable by ordinary means nor was it visible to the naked eye. Only very skilled magicians could see the energy slowly writhing about like ocean waves, casting outward quickly about the interior and painting the color of anything with energy. "Thank you, it's not necessarily difficult, but my brother has said our bloodline carries potential. Not... Sure... What exactly that meant but I'm assuming there's room for improvement." Toshiro replies now standing up. He had taken up enough of Kari's time, now feeling the adrenaline wore off did he feel a little off in regards to his physical energy. Although he didn't utilize much power on the monsters he had been practicing a bit too much, exerting far more than required.

Whelp! I might just get back into being active on this club, I enjoyed when I first started. Anyone interested by chance? Or am I talking to ghosts lol

Holy shit! I completely forgot about this place!

//Hey, sorry for the wait, I'll be getting a post as soon as I can//

"You'd be surprised, monsters have gotten petty these days. Children are easy prey, so it's no wonder they would attempt to nab them," Toshiro replied a little lowly as he finished the tea, "As for why I was attracted to you... I started to practice detecting energies, getting used to the difference between those gifted, the common man, and malevolent entities. I happened to be practicing when I felt your power and those monster's at the same time. But you're gifted as young as you are, not many can achieve that level of summoning."

Apologies for the wait and my lack of activity on here, been busy with work and whatnot. If anyone is interested, while I do have Toshiro already in a topic, I have my monster character available as well as Takamo.

"You'd be surprised, the company takes in petite women too," Toshiro finally sips the small cup of warm tea, taking in the flavor and sweetness before finally gulping down the small mouthful, "A lot of people seem to think it's an, "Adult," Rated modeling business. Truth is it's no different than Maxim Magazine and the likes. Anyways..." It was just a job. Toshiro wasn't one to feel comfortable with talking to others about the Roses of Envy. It was Takamo's business, not Toshiro's, and while having money was good he wasn't some recruiter. So he needed to shift away from that subject feeling it inappropriate to converse about something to a girl just getting out of highschool. Just as he was about to open his mouth again, Toshiro felt his pocket vibrate, taking a relatively new phone out and immediately hitting the hang-up button. "Anyways... What do you think about those vermin from the alleyway? I'd usually think they would have gone for people with more meat on their bone, not a bunch of kids."

"Mm..." Toshiro gave it some thought as he gently dunked two cubes of sugar into the tea whilst the miniature bag was still diluting the water, "Could get into botany? Since you're good with plants, I'd imagine you becoming a local herbalist and managing your own greenhouse. Could go big too and sell your produce not only at the farmer's market but also to the private grocery stores... But I'm just speculating." And as for that very question that Kari asked, what did the intense young man do besides his knights duty? To answer that, "I work as a bodyguard for my eldest brother, Takamo Tatsuba." Reaching into a pocket, Toshiro pulled out a business card that was black with pink and orange rose thorn designs. In blue lettering, the business card read, "Roses of Envy," Which seemed to sound a bit more like an adult themed business than anything else. Toshiro handed the card to Kari and continued, "Can't even believe I carry these damn things... You may have heard of Takamo as a popular figure in both Japan and the States. He owns the Roses of Envy model business, which... If you haven't heard of it I'm not sure if I'd be surprised or not. Probably could care less, but during the Summers I act as a bodyguard for some of the models when we travel from one city or country to the next. Given my strength, skill, and strict attitude, I'm ideal for the job."

"Indeed I was. Got a full ride to college with multiple scholarships and thereof. And with getting out of school early it's allowed me some freedom to... Do just about anything." Toshiro shared as Kari set the dual cups onto the island. He nodded in thanks, not one for words much but the gesture was legitimate and there. With that said, the scent of the tea being dipped into the steaming water greeted Toshiro's nostrils. Being as he was, his senses were heightened as the rush of energy was still present in his system, no thanks to the earlier fight. So the scent of tea was extremely potent, but it was a welcoming smell that didn't bother him one bit. When the question came about sweetened options about the tea, Toshiro said, "Sugar, please." And when Kari followed up the options with a suggestion to talk about anything it was like she could see through Toshiro. He didn't hang out with other folks aside from Kyouka and his brothers, or the other two friends he made in his Freshman year. Toshiro stared back, and felt obliged to answer, "Tell me, what exactly have you planned after you graduate?"

"The tea is only necessary, thank you though." Toshiro lied with a slight smile. He wasn't willing to hassle the poor girl more than what he needed to. After all... He felt embarrassed for the particular request for some god awful reason. It wasn't like he was a little kid asking for that, he normally just did it himself. As to answer the question, Toshiro said, "To be honest? Boring. I finished all of my classes earlier in the school year so I did... Really nothing if I'm being honest. Just did whatever I guess."

((Hhhoooooohhh boy! I am really sorry about this wait, I didn't mean to make you wait nor did I not mean to not communicate my situation to you. I'm hoping you're still interested in this RP?))

Taking a seat at the island itself further from the kitchen equipment, Toshiro replied, "Green tea, please. And if it's not too much trouble... No, nevermind, just the tea, please." The kitchen seemed like it was well maintained, obviously from either chores on cleaning it or it wasn't often used. Regardless, Toshiro had set the large bags down toward the corner of the island, his eyes scanned the kitchen already finding exits and entryways in case things got... Interesting. The man really didn't know peace all too well, fighting and finding monsters on a weekly bases, still he would enjoy this little break the best he could. And after the previous fight mere minutes ago? He could feel the adrenaline start to wear off. "Being pushed up a grade sounds like an accomplishment, say's a lot about your intelligence," Toshiro responded to that comment, more or less impressed but not surprised given how strict her father seems, "Truth be told I've graduated early, started school later than others but it's whatever."

Just as Kari opened the door an older man was right at the front of it. He seemed... The stubborn type, the kind that asks too many questions and could annoy Toshiro. What a drag. Toshiro bowed slightly toward the father in an act of politeness, entering when Kari's father moved out of the way and removing his shoes at the front door. But by the end of it all the intense young man knew that this individual was only protective of it own daughter. Toshiro followed Kari through the interior, observing how clean and orderly his own home was. How nice. He didn't have much for questions except for one, "How long have you been in this city for?"

//Hey! I am so sorry for disappearing for over a week, I had my brother's graduation stuff and family over, so I have had my hands full.// "I see. Then I hope you score high. Tatsuba Toshiro, or just Toshiro." The man said as he readjusts the grip on either of his large sacks. Passerbys looked on toward Toshiro at the sight of a purple, blue, and red stained T-shirt that had a large cut across the chest revealing an old scar beneath. Well, at least with his minor healing, the fresh scar looked old. But with the affirmation that Kari didn't know Kyouka, it didn't surprise the intense looking man one bit. Kyouka kept her friend groups very tight and close only opting for particular individuals... Then again, Kari seemed like one of those individuals. "Not surprising. Kyouka doesn't necessarily like very many people, she's a bit like a cat in that regard. And if you're offering tea... I could go for a cup, sure. Thanks." Toshiro's reply seemed... Softer? While remaining neutral in tone, he seemed to take the offer pleasantly. Of course, he was used to Southern sweet tea these days, loaded with sugar and made from black tea leaves. Warm green tea did sound nice...

"Last year of highschool? Well at least you'll be away from all the bullying," Toshiro added as a little positive note for the girl. Which reminded him, "Have to ask, never got your name." While the two walked one could tell Toshiro still had the intensity wore on his face, however he was also obviously relaxed. While his wits were still about him, Toshiro listened and the girl continued to speak, only chiming in when he felt he should. He never really conversed with anyone outside his two brothers, Teru and Takamo, and his childhood friend Kyouka. However given it was just turning spring this girl still had a few months to graduate... What to do? "That reminds me, I've got a real close friend that goes to the nearest highschool here. She's one of the popular chicks around there, Kyouka, she's also a witch... Magic girl...? Whatever, Sorcerer. She can help you out with bullies if need be."

Toshiro easily caught up, given his still-enhanced state he had to be careful of how fast he was going. Once the girl spoke, he nodded and recollected his mind, still staying sharp enough to multitask between her and any other threats. So far Toshiro couldn't sense anymore monsters in the area, but that didn't mean they weren't around. Damn vermin were most likely hiding or waiting to trespass into the mortal plain at some point. "Knight in training. I've had the powers my whole life, starting when I gained the ability to talk to the dead and see other's life force. I didn't really begin to develop my other powers like you saw until I was eleven. My eldest brother shown me how to handle it," Toshiro explained, carrying his heavy bags with him as the pair continued. Of course, he would ask back in response, "So how did you get your... Summoning powers? Never seen something like that, normally knights and witches can summon weapons but I've never seen a familiar like your's."

"Hey!" Toshiro found himself walking after the girl. He never shown concern for others, so why now? She was a fellow soldier in arms, that's why, and the girl being this spent? Even a Human could easily take her. Walking up to the girl, Toshiro continued, "Look, I get you're trying to get home in a hurry, but you took on two of those lowlifes and spent not only your magic, but also part of your energy. Let me walk you home. Last thing we need is for you to be on the news because you got jumped and were too weak to do anything about it." While that statement was a bit harsh, it was true. Given the population of the city monsters weren't the only things to worry about. There were thieves, thugs, and yes- Gangbangers who'd like to take advantage of spent women like this one. And of course it could have been the fact that he felt a need to protect those weaker than him- No doubt those creatures she summoned would tear Toshiro to bits, but he felt genuine concern for the girl's safety in this condition. That, and he was stubborn as hell.