[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"One day, that will all change. We'll figure out how to get that seal off. My magic isn't strong enough to take it off, but maybe one day I can," he finally decided to sit down, opening his bag and pulling out some jade fruit. One was for him and the other for Fumiko. At least they can enjoy a peaceful moment while they still had one. "You know I care about those in need. I saw you were in need of help, so I gave you some," at least, that was how it initially started off. And as time passed while he met her more often, his feelings grew stronger for her. He started blushing, "But..you know I have feelings for you. You're more than a friend to me. You're like family. One day, I'll make it so that there will be no social hierarchy. Everyone will be able to live equally."

He took a bite out of the fruit, the inside was transparent like lightly colored jelly, but had the same consistency as an apple. Nobuo, trying to lighten the mood, made every effort to make the fruit look that much more delicious and tempting to eat, "Mmm, it is so good!" He chewed it slowly, making it look like he was savoring every bite.

[Kaguya]

Listened to what he said and looked down "if they don't kill me first" she muttered "I didn't have permission to leave but I was worried about you, so came" she held back tears "They say i'm no better than a human, that I'm not real tengu" she brought down the sleeve over the hand that bore her seal, she was ashamed that she had been sealed because of something one of the higher children had done

Seeing the jade fruit her eyes lit up almost as if it was a rare thing to see, taking it she leaned up and kissed his cheek a light blush coming to her cheeks "You are going to rid us of the elders? Won't that bring chaos? Is't your father an elder" her voice shook thinking of all the bad things that could happen

As she was about to answer a tengu swooped down and landed infront of them both, his hand on his sword he would be clad in black and dark jade green clothing. he was about to say something to Fumiko but noticed who was beside her and moved to his knees bowing "Lord Nobuo..." his voice showing obedience as he spoke "I will make sure she is punished for bothering you when I take her back to the villiage" his voice showed no emotion just pure loyalty to the younf man

Fumiko seeing the man knew that it was bad and placed the fruit down instantly knowing she was forbidden such things, she quite quickly move behind nobuo and clench his top shaking, she was scared about being caught and wha would happen for punishment this time

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Nobuo stood up, glaring down at the man who had just spoken about punishing Fumiko for going out of her way to see him. That and he interrupted their personal time together. "You will do no such thing! I forbid it!" he protested, and he made no effort to hide his rage, "If she must go back to the village, you must make sure that she is not punished. She did nothing wrong in coming out here to see for my safety."

He bent down, picking up the fruit and tossing it up and down, then held it firmly in his hand. It was just a matter of time before Fumiko would be found out, but he would protect her no matter what. Though again, he was one to throw off subject matters often, "Ken'ichi, have you ever tried one of these?" He used his sleeve to clean the dust off, "You work too hard. You need to take breaks every once in a while and lighten up." The apple was pressed against Ken'ichi's forehead, and moved back and forth as though to try to get his words...or rather the fruit...through his head, "Eat this, I'm sure you're hungry."

In fact, his bag was filled with nothing but food, so he had more than enough goodies and treats to go around. Food mattered much more to him then other daily necessities, often so much that he was scolded by his parents for not being more normal and health-consciencious. Though, despite what they said, there were still secret rooms and compartments around the mansion he lived in where he could hide his stuff and get away with eating when no one was looking.

[Kaguya]

Remained in his bow he listened to what was said to him, he felt the glare stabbing into his form, though shaking inwardly he remained as still as a statue "Lord Nobuo, I can not go against tribe traditions, nor your father's word... she left without permission or a good reason" his voice was still filled with respect, but what could one expect from him "Y-y-you... I will try my lord" he trailed off, he might as well have asked him to kill an entire army by himself and he would have had more luck

Feeling the cold fruit on his brow his head remained in it low possition "It is jade fruit... my family and I are allowed some fruit daily" though he was in a lower class than the one infront of him, he was still of noble origins meaning the rule of lower food wasn't forced apon him instead boundries where set in place, hearing what was said he rose looking to the girl whith his deep jade eyes "I do not need it, the forest will provide for me" with that he turned his back to his young lord and the lower girl, after all if he couldn't see it how could he possibly report it

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"Aw c'mon, no one will have to know what you did out here. Just only the three of us, doing whatever we want. Doesn't that sound nice? Living like a free man and equal?" he chuckled, knowing that Ken'ichi was as stubborn as a rock, but it was still worth trying to pursuade him and doubly as fun doing it to play around with him. But his eyes brightened and he was enlightened to a little something. He always thought the food was retrieved from crops and farms, but he never thought it was possible to grab anything from within the forest, "Is that really true? The forest provides those type of things?" It meant he could put his money on other things that weren't found in the forest.

[Kaguya]

Remained where how he was sat listening to every word that was spoken to him “Young Lord it doesn't matter I would know...” his words stern but respectful “Rules and traditions are put in place to bring order into a chaotic world, and if it means I must serve until my last breath I shall do so happily” his eyes closed, his voice showing conviction in every word that he spoke

Hearing the disbelief in Nobuo's voice he stood without a word and headed towards a tree, jumping he landed on a branch and began to pick some sapphire cherry's from the tree. He lifted his mask and smiled to the tree “Thank you for giving to us, we will return to you soon” he whispered his hands going to the tree lightly caressing it after which he brought his mask back down and jamp from the branch to land silently in front of Nobuo

Kneeling once more he held the fruit up almost as if it was an offering to him “My family are not like your's Lord Nobuo, we must hunt and fend for ourselves...” his voice was calm as he spoke “We are servents after all, and it is expected of us” his voice showed he was content in his life, once the fruit was taken from his hand he turned his back once more to allow them privacy of sorts

The whole time Fumiko had been watching the goings on, she looked so confused about the actions of the superior tengu “Master Nobuo...” just saying those words to him made her heart sink but while the other was around she had to go by rules “Aren't you both the same?” she was confused because the other Tengu was wearing bright colors and good clothing

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"Rules and traditions, if there are too many, can bring pain and despair," he knew full well what it has done to some of the people in the lower classes, and he didn't like those traditions imparticularly. He always felt bad when he saw someone getting punished and treated poorly just because of those rules and traditions, "They are no good if innocent people are treated like trash."

His eyes followed Ken'ichi, watching his actions and using his abilities to gain a closer look and hear what was done. Amongst the tengu, he was considered one of the top ones in the sensory department, making him extremely useful when it came to missions where he had to move around in an area with few people around, but not so much when there was an army in front of him. It seemed to him that there were other traditions that he was unaware of, ones that were held by families such as Ken'ichi's. Afterwards, he had been given the sapphire cherry, his fingers ran over its smooth exterior, almost in awe of it as he now learned that these fruit actually came from such trees. ((so sheltered lolol x'D))

"Of course there are those who wear the same garments as normal tengu. Those are ones that are branched from the main houses and subjucated to serve, those from other clans who have been classified into a lower class, and so on. Those with the dull colors had an ancestor who was stripped and cursed of the privileges, so the descendents would continue to carry that shame with them.." his eyes went to Fumiko and back to Ken'ichi, saddened by just talking about it. His arm went up, a sleeve was used to dry the excess moisture from his eyes, and then his arm went back to his side, "So you see, our traditions are cruel, like the one on who wears what clothing. They punish those that don't deserve it, ones who weren't responsible for any wrongdoing." he knelt down and placed the fruit into his bag and picked up his gear again, and then grabbed Fumiko's hand and turned to talk to Ken'ichi again, "So I hope that one day you will reconsider. Try to live outside of those rules and traditions, and help the innocent and those who need it."

He chuckled, being cheery again to change the mood of where the conversation had led them. At least he could leave Ken'ichi with something to think about, and he hoped it hit its target, "I know you have a heart, Ken'ichi. It's okay to use it once in a while, ya know." It almost implied that Ken'ichi was uncaring, but he knew that Ken'ichi did care for something or someone at least. Though he wondered just who or what exactly it was that Ken'ichi gave his feelings to.

He tugged on Fumiko's hand. He felt that he was going to stick with the traditions and allow her to get punished if he were to take her back home. He didn't want that to happen, and so he tried to get her to casually walk away with him, as though forgetting Ken'ichi's purpose in coming there, "Where to where to? I know there's a human village nearby. It's very fascinating and I think you might like it."

[Kaguya]

“Even highers are punished lord Nobuo... this is why we have cast outs” his words were void of emotion as he spoke on the matter, it was something that had been quite literally beaten into him “Also lord Nobuo every race is the same, there are always going to be people who are hurt because they are classed as lower” his words sounded as if they where of personal experience

Remained how he was listening to him as he explained to Fumiko “You do not have to explain how things work to the girl Lord Nobuo... she only requires to know we are not on the same level of nobility” once again his voice was respectful as he spoke to his young superior “The are perhaps cruel but it is our way My Lord”

Hearing the movements behind him he stood and turned looking at them both “Innocent people are always going to be harmed it is the cycle of existence, one that no one can escape” his voice showing he believed every word he spoke “My path has been set young Lord as has yours” taking a deep breath he sighed drawing his breath inside he was shaking it was the first time ha had ever drawn a blade to a superior and was nervous about it

“I do have a heart, but it takes second place when duty is involved please forgive me my young lord..” his voice seemed almost saddened at what he had been asked to do “She must return to the village and be punished unless a reason can be given to why not” his voice showing he was serious on the matter, but his eyes showed there was something else that wasn't being told

Fumiko listened to every word taking in the information wondering where she fit in, she looked at her grey garb and sighed, hearing ken'ichi's words she felt almost uneasy and hid behind Nobuo as she seen the sword shaking, she was petrified knowing that the man in front of them was known to be the best using stealth and swordsmanship within the whole village

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"Just because it happens doesn't mean it has to be accepted. We are beings who are capable of making choices, and rules cannot live if there is no one to follow them," he stopped, sighing and then taking a long breath, becoming serious once again. He turned around, seeing the drawn blade and then looked up into Ken'ichi's eyes, appearing hurt and angry that he had raised a sword against him after expressing his feelings and opinions to Ken'ichi.

It was true that his father's orders had higher priority than his, but at the same time he saw that he could use Ken'ichi's own tactics against him. "And you hold your blade against someone who is higher than you? I'm sure there's a rule against doing that," he smirked, not being the one to have memorized all the rules and traditions since he didn't really like them in the first place. He was certain it would have gotten Ken'ichi in trouble, and pointed at the sword, "And so you wouldn't mind being punished for that? ...Rules or no, I think it's going too far, raising a weapon against family."

"If you aren't going to back down, then I will be the one to accompany her. I will explain to my father and make sure she remains safe," he raised his bag and sword, holding them out to Ken'ichi. It was clear what he wanted just from the gesture, "Can you carry these? I will carry Fumiko as we head back, and i don't think I can carry everything." His wings spread from his back, the feathers were smooth and almost perfect, having an elegant purple sheen on top of his black as he moved them about. He waited for Ken'ichi to make a move so that he can pick up Fumiko.

[Kaguya]

“You are correct my young lord, but we are happy within our society. There has never been a tribe war because the laws and traditions are in place, everyone knows their place and are happy within it” his voice was respectful as he spoke on the matter, he seen the emotions on Nobuo's face, he so far had given two times where this course of action could have been avoided but his young lord seemed to have missed them

“Yes I am, and your are correct there is a rule against it, but it was an order to bring her back” he say listening to the next part “No I wouldn't mind taking my punishment as I have done wrong by pointing this blade at you” his eyes closed for a second “Family...” he paused for a second sheathing the sword away “No my lord, I am not family I am a servant” his voice calm as he spoke such a sentence

Walked forward and took the bag as had been requested of him without making a single noise, allowing Nobuo to Take the girl in his arms and fly up before he done the same jade like flecks seen in his otherwise black wings and followed behind him “You know your love with her is forbidden” he say his fist clenching as he spoke that, his words holding some pain in his otherwise normal void tone, it seemed there really was something on his mind

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

Ken'ichi was perceptive, and Nobuo didn't like how he had been found out, but it was hard to tell if Ken'ichi had figured it all out prior to meeting them there or if he had figured it out upon seeing them there, "I cannot deny what I feel. I won't let traditions get in the way of my happiness, I'll make sure of that." He gently rubbed Fumiko's head with his cheek, though he noticed something odd with the way Ken'ichi had spoken. He felt that he hit some sort of weak spot, and he asked bluntly, "Is there someone that you love?"

[Kaguya]

Ken'ichi was bound by duty to the elder and continued to fly towards the village and though he knew what would await withing the next forty eight hours he couldn't way a word, he knew it was wrong what was going to happen to her but laws where laws "I have known for at least a year about your relationship" he said quietly, the villiage was on the horrison, he smiled sadly from under his mask, he wanted to tell him to take her and run but he couldn't

Ken'ichi looked to Nobuo with jade eyes and spoke "Myself, no... I have yet to find a mate, and your father has forbidden it for the moment" he say gently as he looked at the now sleeping girl "Love is an important factor..." with that he fell silent once more

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"That's too cruel! He shouldn't step into someone's life and prevent them from finding someone whom they can love!" he was outraged by how his father would do such a thing. He knew his father was strict on the rules, but that was going beyond any rules or traditions that he remembered. Ken'ichi was missing out in more ways than one, he thought. And he continued, keeping a steady pace as they drew closer to the village, feeling that he'll be able to make everything alright and have Fumiko get away without punishment, unaware of the exact danger that awaited for them at home.

[Kaguya]

“I serve without question my young lord” his voice was calm and filled with truth “I am lesser born and believe your father s doing it in my best interest” he stopped flying and looked at Nobuo, he raised his mask “Run...” his words where not that of a suggestion but an order, he couldn't bare it, he knew the girl had little time anyway through illness, but at least she could spend some time knowing what happiness was

[Kamikaze Chinchilla]

"Pardon?" Nobuo didn't quite understand if Ken'ichi was being random or if it was indeed an order. He stopped flying, a few yards away from Ken'ichi and looked at him with a puzzled look. "If there is something you need to say, then please speak in a way I can understand," he blushed a little, slightly embarrassed he ended up telling Ken'ichi to clarify himself.

[Kaguya]

Looked at him with stearn eyes "You heard me Nobuo... take her and run, do not return to the village" he flew downwards landing on the ground silently, shifting out of his tengu form he moved towards the village, he could bare many things but this was not one of them. He knew his brother knew nothing of it, it was the rest of the elders that were plotting so in the long run he was indeed doing his duty