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 Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:55 pm
An orchard of beautiful and relaxing Cherry Blossom trees, anybody can come here to relax and take a load off. Fighting is strictly forbidden here, as it would do great damage to the harmonious atmosphere. 
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:01 pm
Maiza stepped quickly out of the air and quietly laid Meshi-Rogun against a tree. Both of them were happy to be here again and she sat down and leaned against a tree to wait for Areno. The gourd held a good two gallons of Amazonian liquor and Maiza popped the cork out. A heavy, bitter-sweet aroma drifted from the container. The scent tingled her nostrils and brought a longing to her tongue, though she refused to drink any of the severely strong liquid until her companion tried it. The Vice-Captain's reaction to the taste and smell of the drink would be amusing as she rarely let others drink her private recipes.
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:23 pm
Areno landed from the air with a muted thump. The place was quite wonderful, Cherry Blossoms in season... Areno had rarely ever seen this tree in the Rukongai. A quiet wind rustled several petals free.
Areno set aside Yougosha, who complained about being apart from Areno. Turning, she caught a full bodied whiff of the concoction. "Amazing." Areno commented quietly as she wrinkled her stimulated nose. "I'm assuming the recipe is a personal secret."
((Sorry for the shortness D: ))
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:29 pm
With a wink of her only eye, Maiza answered. "Of course. This particular brand has aged beautifully by the smell of it." She held it out to Areno. "Would you give me the honor of tasting it? I've never shared it with anyone before and I'd like to have another's oppinion of it." Her pale ice-blue eye glistened with expectation of her friend's reaction and thought of the brew.
((No problem. Usually I don't write that much unless a lot comes to me.))
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:56 pm
Cautiously Areno reached out for the gourd. It may have been free, but something told her it was hazardous. "Well, you honor me though this also." she made an awkward feral grin. Closing her eyes, Areno took a large swig of liquor. She then handed it back.
First at the mouth, the drink swished lazily spiking Areno's tongue and cheeks. The experience reminded her of the frostburn created in the mountains on her travels. The taste was clear like the air there, yet harsh like the temperature.
Further down, a wild, sizzling burn trickled down Areno's throat. Quiet wild and enticing, it reminded her of her first days alone... Traveling by more of instinct then pathway.
"Strong... Stuff." Areno coughed out, recollecting herself... But she wasn't done yet, "Give me more and lets talk."
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:43 pm
Maiza chuckled as Areno felt the effects of her specially made brew. "Its made from jungle fruit, Red lily nectar, Horned Viper venom and several secret ingrediants. I've had centuries to perfect it, the initial taste is supposed to be different for everyone." She took the gourd back and swallowed a pint. Her mouth roared and felt like she was drinking straight from a waterfall, down her throat was like walking on coals. A pleasant shiver ran down her spine as she handed the drink back to her companion.
"I taste a crisp clean waterfall of the Amazon, what do you taste?" She pulled her lips into a thin smile, which was the best she could do at the moment.
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:51 pm
Areno took the precious gourd with zeal, "Icy Mountains and Burning Plains. Reminds me of my Travels" She gulped down another portion, the sensation electrifying.
A mild tipsy haze began to settle in, "Sweet hollow claws, that stuff works fast." Her yellow fur around her muzzle began to turn pink. Areno handed the brew back, she felt slightly cordial now.
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:24 pm
Maiza caught the gourd and laughed at Areno's beening a little tipsy after two swigs of the liquor. "That is very interesting. Hm, I wonder what Captain-Commander Rinners would taste. Anyway, how did you come to be here?" She took another drink of the exillerating liquid, set it on the ground between them and reached for her axe. Producing a green-blue sharpening stone, she settled in for a good discussion.
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:41 pm
"I don't know how often shinigamis think about the Rukongai. But I grew up there." Areno, in the proper mood, was willing to share a bit. But first she wanted an equal experience, "You'll tell me yours right?"
Pausing for a nod, Areno started heedless of answer, "Well, without shinigami training, one can only go so far in medicine. So I joined the academy to refine my skills, unfortunately I was too good. They won't let me go out and heal the Rukongai except on holiday or after retirement..." Areno made a quaint frown, "Which is who knows when."
A small wash of guilt fell on her, "But I mean, it isn't horrible. After being in the Gotei, I realized how much peril the whole picture is in." She made a growling laugh, "Hehehe, so I don't think I'll retire any time soon." She sat down and rubbed her furry belly a bit. Turning to Maiza, her light blue eyes still displayed intelligent cohesion, "How about you? Seems like we all have stories."
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:01 pm
"I came to in the Zaraki district when I was given Konso. That was well over nine hundred years ago. I found Meshi-Rogun in a glade there and found my way to the Academy." Soft grinding noises came from her zanpaku-to as Maiza sharpened and honed his blade. With another swig of liquor she continued.
"I quickly asserted myself as a great warrior and I've been with the Eleventh ever since. So, can you manifest your zanpaku-to's spirit?"
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:14 pm
Areno noted that Maiza was far older then her, that instilled a certain respect from her. "You want to see Chowa Yougosha? People say its strange." Areno had never heard someone ask to see her spirit before. Grasping her blade from the tree, Areno slid out her Zanpakuto. "I won't like this..."
From her sword, Yougosha materialized.
"Wolfe-Chan!" A tall, snakelike person (Hard to tell if it was male or female) jumped her back and then proceeded to pet her head. Between each stroke Areno said a word, "Don't. Make. Me. Do. This. Again."
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Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 6:28 am
Maiza looked at Areno and her spirit. "A very interesting zanpaku-to spirit, Areno. I can see that you are very connected, the two of you. Since you brought out yours, come out Meshi-Rogun." A small monkey in black and crimson robes and armor appeared on her shoulder. It caught sight of Areno and Yougosha and bowed. "Hello, Vice-captain Areno. I am Meshi-Rogun. It is an honor." She and Meshi watched their companions as Maiza took another drink from the gourd.
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Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 11:14 am
Yougosha was off Areno now, looking at Meshi with interest. Its Shinto robes billowing through the air slightly. "Ah... Yougosha does that sometimes. Sometimes it'll talk up a storm and others it'll just watch." Areno commented. She guessed Yougosha didn't really want to introduce itself. "But, Its nice to meet you too Meshi-Rogun." she made a polite bow in response.
Areno returned Yougosha to sword form, "Have you ever fallen in love?" Rather then talk about business things, Areno wanted just to get a bit personal, "I really haven't... There haven't been any men that interest me."
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Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 12:17 pm
Meshi stared back at Yougosha. "That is not a problem. Though his stare is somewhat disconcerting." As the other spirit faded, he responded to Areno before dissapearing himself. "Always a pleasure to meet a new person." Maiza smiled as Meshi-Rogun returned to the axe. The gourd was almost empty when Areno asked if she'd ever been in love.
"Ah, depends on what you mean by Love. If you meant a man I wanted to be with every day, then no. The men here do not appeal to my tastes. Too small or too flame-headed, either way I have any romantic intentions with anyone here. That and the fact of my visage tends to make men run." Maiza laughed loudly at the turn the conversation had taken. "How'bout you?"
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Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 12:31 pm
Areno helped finish the gourd, she wiped some flecks of liquid off her face. She laughed alongside of Maiza when she mentioned how she made men run. "I have that problem too." Areno stood up and stretched, she hadn't been outside for a good amount of time.
This experience had been quite satisfying, "Well I haven't really met a man who was like me. Closest I've gotten is admiration, especially towards my Captain." Part of her wondered if he just kept her around because of her skills. Not that it mattered, he had chosen her... and she would live up to his standards.
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