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]

[ 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.

[monkeyjump]

That is all right.

[ Though Sasuke is fascinated by watching him. ]

[brbwalking]

If you'd like, you could ask him for a ride later.

[monkeyjump]

...he would allow such a thing?

[ ...omg. excitement. ]

[brbwalking]

It was his idea, really.

[monkeyjump]

I would like to take him up on that.

[brbwalking]

Rather than later, then... how about now? He can get us down from the mountain much faster, after all.

[monkeyjump]

... I would like that. Very much.

[brbwalking]

[ she eyes him, contemplative. ] You may have to hold onto me for a moment.

[monkeyjump]

Very well.

[ He just looks more curious now. ]

[brbwalking]

[ well, she'll just extend a hand. C'mere, you. ]

[monkeyjump]

[ Sasuke carefully takes her hand in his own. ]

[brbwalking]

[ and suddenly they're-- about thirty feet in the air, fast descending on a waiting dragon. ]