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*Deep in the forest, sounds of moderate construction work can be heard. Kura is running about and is preparing lumber for his secret project. He sends a prayer to the spirit of wood in permission to use the tree for the construction, and gaining permission before skillfully cutting it down with a single slice of the Chichiuchi. He only cuts down the rather small and older trees, leaving the large and healthy ones alone. However, Kura has no idea that the older the wood, the lower quality of lumber. After cutting down 4 trees and converting it into lumber. He begins to sweep up the leaves for later use.*

Kura: "....Hmmmm...these leaves are no good for tea. Perhaps Botanika may have a use for them."

*Walking along a path in the forest, Panda's eyes glance in the direction of a strange noise. Curiosity getting the best of her, she beings to head towards the noise and spots Kura."

*Rather fond of the tune Kura is playing, she quietly reaches into her backpack and takes out her small hand harp. Softly she begins to pick the stings, following along with Kura's ocarina.

Home at last.

Weary from his pilgramage, Serge walks up the beaten path to the temple, and into the main hall, where he simply sets his belongings, and begins to doze off.

His appearance has changed much since he last left the monks. So much, in fact, that he is hardly recognizable except for his telltale Daiji Jien (Taichi sword). He is wearing his hair short, and has grown sideburns. His skin is much tanner than before, and he is wearing completely different clothing than his normal garb. The bottom half of his body is clad in traditional Daiji attire, with the exception that the shoes have been modified to withstand hiking. Around his waist is a light peice of armor, protecting his groin and torso. He is topless, showing a exceptionally toned frame with several large kanji tatood on his back. Anyone with knowledge of Japanese language will recognize these as tennants of Bushido: 義 Gi - Rectitude, 勇 Yu - Courage, 仁 Jin - Benevolence, 礼 Rei - Respect, 誠 Makoto - Honesty, 名誉 Meiyo - Honor, and 尽忠 Chugi - Loyalty.

"Hmmm... good question. But some of us find solace in music." He pauses and listens for a second, "Sounds like two of the members have decided to play a tune." He listens again, "Something I've never had a talent for. How about you? Do you play?"

"I don't doubt that they were entertaining though. Perhaps sometime you will have to share some with me." He looks into the forrest toward the music, "Perhaps you would rather go and listen?"

((Man... another hurricane. Have fun... sweatdrop My theory is that there is an evil genius somewhere with a weather machine and a grudge against Florida.))

"If that's what you want..." Atsu had an odd grin on his face as she turned back to look at him. Taking up a stance a few meters from his daughter, he beckoned her to begin.

Returning Atsu's smile, Spork fired quickly and dashed into the cover of the forest.