Meeting the Outsider

After having basically a tea party with one of the outsiders that stopped him at the gates but allowed him entry into the village. Shinji had been shown where to go to meet with the village’s leader. A woman though her name was unknown to Shinji at the moment, the one with braids and white hair. That one seemed to understand why Shinji was here most likely due to others having come for the same reason as he had. Regardless, Shinji had to have his answers and while he could not force them from anyone he could certainly get them one way or another.
 
The place he had been directed to was a large tower in the village. There was many people there but like anywhere else as long as you acted like you belonged most wouldn’t bother you. That isn’t to say he was able to just stroll in and do whatever he wished but that air of he was supposed to be there helped grease the wheels a bit. After some more interactions both with Outsiders and some locals that lived there he was shown to the office of the leader and with it he would enter the office. He waited by the door with his arms crossed looking at the place in front of him and taking in the office, making notes of what was presented there and entry and exit points.
 
The person who had allowed him in had announced who he was to whoever was in the room and now it was simply time to wait for them to address him. While he did wish he could simply kick these people out and bring down the whole occupation it wasn’t something in his abilities quite yet and he had so far seen what looked to be peaceful co-existence between the outsiders and his fellow locals. This is what allowed him to give a big of respect for the outsiders rules and protocols.

WC: 327

A small woman who barely came up to Shinji’s chest was the apparent leader of these outsiders who have taken to make their home in his people’s land, she wore a black dress with a red kimono over top of it, her eyes crimson like blood it made Shinji think of the stories of unholy demons from his people’s stories.
 
There was this air or presence of likeability? Friendliness? It was offputting to say the least for the young man. Why did he this feeling meeting someone who he actively hates? Was it some jutsu? Some kind of innate ability of the woman in front of him? He made a mental note to figure out more about this woman and her abilities.
 
She introduced herself as Junko Tsukiko with a slight bow, nothing to infer she thought herself as less, just enough to show a politeness to a stranger. They took their seats though Shinji would have rather stayed standing he figured to keep with the outsiders way of doing things. She welcomed him to Tsukigakure, the name that had been chosen for this village. She was curious as to why he was here.
 
“Greetings Junko Tsukiko, Yes I am a native of these lands unlike so many of the ones I see roaming about.” Shinji would say as he wore his face of contained annoyance, not to the point of being seen as being hostile but enough to be visible that the gathering of so many outsiders was something that did not set well with the native.

“While I understand you position within this village is one of respect, I would ask you do not call me by these honey-coated names like darling. I hope this is simply something you have grown accustomed to saying to those you meet, possibly second nature habit out of upbringing but coming from a woman who looks to be close to my age and one who is not from these lands or my people it has the opposite intended effect.” Shinji would say as the usage of darling made him think of a person who thought themselves older and more mature than who they were speaking to or an adult speaking to a child.

“I am here because of your occupation of these lands Tsukiko, There have been many rumors of the takeover and not all of this island are keen of another round of rulers and masters.” Shinji said in a stern voice one of seriousness and judgement. “I have seen there seems to be a co-existence between your people and mine here, at least on the surface.” He would say looking around the office, “I come to investigate if you are an ally or another set of shackles to throw off.” He put it bluntly. Could he have come here under guise and spied in secret to find these things out? Of Course he could have played to their emotions and knowledge of those they had already gotten in touch with but Shinji could not expect honesty from someone if he would not give it himself.

While he could not personally enforce anything quite yet if he were to disappear those of his own people would know what happened to him and it would only solidify their own beliefs of the outsiders. A small sacrifice to allow a chance for others to know who they were dealing with in the smallest capability.

WC: 571
TWC: 898

This, Tsukiko, spoke of only wanting peace and co-existence between her people and Shinji’s own. Claims of not wanting to be another Tenga were made and an open display of trust was being given though it did little to satisfy Shinji’s worries. People can make claims all they wish but it was their actions that spoke the truth, it was another reason why he did not hide himself from these outsiders and followed their rules. There were times for subtle movements and plans and there were times for blunt interactions, this was a time for the latter.
 
“We will see Tsukiko, the road to hell is often paved with good intentions.” He would say his eyes watching her own. “As I wish to see the truth of these claims, I wish to stay in the village till I have the needed evidence of them, preferably joining to truly see. I know that I must seek that approval from you as you are the leader of this village.” He said as he sat there, even if she for some reason denied his request to remain in the village he would simply find another way to get the information needed whether it be good or bad.

WC: 204
TWC: 1102

Junko would offer Shinji a place to stay and confirm he would be allowed to join the village but he would have to go through some paperwork and the likes to do so, which was a bit of a drag but wasn’t anything out of the ordinary for a situation like this one.
 
“Very well, I will follow these procedures as needed though I would rather find a place of residence near my people instead of this tower.” He would say as the idea of living in a tower over the others around him would feel like he was saying he was higher then them in the community. A leader should be on the same level as their community. That was the problem with outsiders, their way of thinking was simply ingrained into them to put themselves in places above those they are supposed to be leading.
 
Shinji would get up from his seat with the conversation completed and leave the office and building and go out into the village to find a home to stay at for the time period.
 
[Exit]
WC: 181
TWC: 1283
Claims:
Training 1200 wc for Bonus ap at a rate of 4 per 100.
+48 AP

Junko Tsukiko wrote:

(EXIT)

WC:229
Total WC:1443

Claims:
1443/ 1500 Demonic Illusion Flower Garden Mastery no handseals

Approved