Ninjas and Lancers and Dragons, oh my

[brbwalking]

[ there are very few things that can break through Judith's cool, but she's very, very protective of her former home. Mt. Temza was not meant to be intruded upon, especially when she knew there were still people who desired the Entelexeia. She'd never once forgotten that Ba'ul was constantly at risk.

And it's why she's fighting so fiercely now, fighting to kill if he persists, where she might otherwise find joy in a good challenge. Her method of fighting isn't fair. She aims to knock her opponent to the side, to leave lasting injuries, to evade and flip and gouge and slash-- but he's fast, feral, and she hasn't stayed unharmed from this encounter. Truth be told, she's bleeding rather heavily down one arm, another injury dripping into one eye from a gash beneath her bangs. ]

... I won't say it again.

[ she pauses to catch her breath. ]

Leave.

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[brbwalking]

[ her eyes don't exactly widen, nor does her mouth drop open, but from the sudden pause and the slow ebb of anger from her features, it might be evident that he's surprised her. About to answer, Judith hesitates and glances back towards the dragon, head tilted as though she's listening intently.

... Which she is. Ba'ul makes another noise, indecipherable to most, but her expression softens. ]

This is Ba'ul. I suppose you could call him a dragon, but his true name is an Entelexeia. We've known each other for years now.

[monkeyjump]

... greetings, Ba'ul.

[ He takes a step forward and then pauses yet again, though he seems to have forgotten the wounds from their fight, even as blood stains his clothing. This dragon, Entelexeia... he has never seen anything like him. He is enamored from first glance.

Sasuke eyes flick between them both and, then, he gives a slight bow. ]

I am Sarutobi Sasuke, leader of the Sanada Ninjas.

[brbwalking]

[ she leans slightly against the gigantic shape, and yes, she's getting somewhat light-headed from bloodloss, but Ba'ul doesn't appear to be wary. She relaxes, somewhat. ]

Judith.

[ not as official or impressive a title, but she doesn't put much stock in such things. When the dragon emits a sound like a whale's croon, she smiles. ]

It's a pleasure, he says.

[monkeyjump]

The pleasure... no, I have that pleasure.

[ He looks to Judith again, solidly this time. ]

I understand now why you fought so viciously.

[brbwalking]

[ she gazes back, pensive. Somehow, she gets the impression that he does understand. And that's what prompts her to continue. ]

Ba'ul is my family. If you can understand that much, then it might be wise to stop this now.

[monkeyjump]

[ Few, few things in the world will stop Sasuke from doing his utmost to fulfill a mission.

Yet, looking at the dragon... he knows this is one of them. He cannot fight her any longer, not when this is her reason. ]

... in peace I will leave you.

[ Though it seems he is not going to be doing so very fast, the way she marked him up. ]

[brbwalking]

[ fair's fair, Judith isn't faring so well, either.

But she's at least faring well enough to move closer, producing what looks to be something green and gummy-like. ]

Here.

[monkeyjump]

[ ... what is that?

Sasuke does not take it, looking at it with suspicion. ]

[brbwalking]

It's called a gel. An apple gel, if we're being specific. It's good for injuries.

[ okay, so this is like candy from strangers, but hey-- ]

[monkeyjump]

[ Candy from strangers indeed. It could be poison, for all he knew.

Then again, if she was going to try and kill him (some more), she could just set her dragon on him.

Yet poisoning him would be easier in the long run; less chance he might harm her or Ba'ul.

She seemed sincere, however.

Sasuke was fairly well resistant to poisons, as it was.

He carefully reached out and took it.

Someone was too used to all too complicated plans involving killing someone. ]

[brbwalking]

[ if it helps, she's casually chewing yet another one and trying to act like she's not in pretty bad shape, thanks to her new acquaintance.

AH, FRIENDSHIP. ]

[monkeyjump]

[ He placed the gummy in his mouth and started to chew slowly.

Time to start seeing if he went numb anywhere. ]

[brbwalking]

[ no numbness; really, the pain should be fading. ]

[monkeyjump]

[ That is a surprise, but a pleasant one. ]

... thank you.

[brbwalking]

Consider it an offer of friendship.

[monkeyjump]

[ ...friendship... ]

... very well.

[brbwalking]

I don't suppose your master will understand, will he?

[monkeyjump]

...he will be curious.

[ Sasuke thinks hard about that, however. ]

...yet I think he may understand.

[brbwalking]

Hm, well. I can go talk to him myself.

[monkeyjump]

If you would be willing, I think it best.

[ That would solve Sauske's problem of having to explain why he did not finish his mission, as well. ]

[brbwalking]

I'd rather not have any misunderstandings, and it's been awhile since I've gotten the chance to stretch my legs.

[monkeyjump]

I will lead you to Yukimura-sama, when you wish to begin.

[brbwalking]

I'm ready when you are.

[ never mind that they were trying to kill each other minutes ago. ]

[monkeyjump]

This way.

[ Sasuke starts to walk, though he keeps an eye on the other two to see if they will follow. ]

[brbwalking]

[ Ba'ul is already aloft, hovering above to follow them comfortably from the sky, while Judith falls into step beside Sasuke, still smiling. ]

He's not the fastest on the ground.