The Luxury of the Poor (Open)

The sun shone in the air, the heat rays coming down across the beautiful land of Xing. A lone figure walked through the area with a calm smile on his face, gentle, almost dazed like, green eyes, long black hair, and dressed in the clothing of a Taoist Priest. This lone figure was the lovely Jun Lin-Mei, a man set out on one important duty... Wait, no... A man in search of an important fig-wait, that's not it either. He really had no purpose but to travel the vast lands of the world and explore whatever there was to walk, sail, swim, or fly on. He had seen many parts of this confounded, confused world, and retained many fond memories of his own with friends, enemies, and even 'associates'. Having returned to his homeland, Jun felt anew as he felt the beauty, of which is Xing, embrace him whole as he walked towards a bustiling city outside of Xi'an, known as the greatest trading port known to all of Xing... Hm, what was it again? Jun reached into his pocket and pulled out a small green book and opened it, revealing many chinese characters. As he flipped the pages, however, the languages and characters changed, varying from Auregese to Korea down to Drachman.

"Hm... Zhou Port! I see, I see... Now, am I headed the right way?"

Jun had asked a rhetorical question and came with an obvious answer. Yes. The scent of the ocean had already reached and entranced him as he walked along the path towards the city. Many thoughts raced through his mind: Food! Money! Women! Entertainment! WOMEN!! Oh how Taoism stressed fertility ad finding true love, yet Jun has yet to find either... Well, atleast not while he was sober anyway. He clasped his hands together, the book between his hands, and took a deep breath, enjoying the many thoughts of enjoyment and pleasure he'd get out of such a bustiling city. He nearly jumped with excitement as the city came into view and rushed off towards the gate, guarded by two guards who seemed to stand undaunted by the prescence of even a giant. He strolled up to the two guards ad bowed before them, stating his name and asking for permission to enter the city, but he was quickly turned down when the men noticed the large polearm on his back wrapped and covered in a silk cloth. Jun then, in quick response, made a false statement of belonging to a travelling Kung Fu School and Performer, and was immediately allowed access to the city. He thanked the guards and made his way inside streching his arms out into the sky and embracing the rays of the warm, yellow sun.

He sighed happily and made his way towards a small shop that was servig hot noodles and rice... His favorite meal... Or atleast, the only meal he was able to eat on such a small budget. He ran over to the two story restaurant and stepped inside, requesting a seat on the second floor and placing his order. He was served a cup of tea and told that his meal would arrive shortly. He thanked the server and observed the restaurant carefelly, loving the structure of the place. It was a two story, old fashioned restaurant, with a square center that was uncovered, no roof or floor above the center. Just a large, gaping hole in the ceiling, which too was square in shape, allowing the sunshine to lighten up the place. The wood was painted a crimson red color, and the floors were kept clean as a whistle. He sighed, feeling as if he was in a palace fit only for kings... Too bad he was poor, practically jobless, and was homeless.

"Well, I can enjoy myself for one day, no!! Haha!!"

Jun placed his polearm next to him and was served his noodles and rice. He picked up his chopsticks and broke them apart, digging into his food and shoving it all into his mouth as if he hadn't eaten in days. Which he hadn't. He was nearly choking on his food if it weren't for the tea he had. He'd wash down mouthful after mouthful of food with tea, and never seemed to take a break to breathe. This was truly paradise to him. Nothing could go wrong!!

The day was warm and sunny and the warmth felt wonderful on the princess's skin. Her eyes closed as she indulged in the sense of a day of just walking about. However she was on a mission today. It seemed lately she had a lot more of them. Well with the prince gone off with negotiations she needed to watch Xing as he was away. Today she was to greet a man that Sonai had apparently hired as yet another one of her bodyguards. Was it necessary? Probably, but she'd never let her pride admit it. As fragile and soft as she might have been she would never agree to the fact that she was incredibly weak and unable to fight due to her personality. She was far too kind hearted and too sweet-toned to allow the rush of war do anything but hurt herself emotionally. Theory was she was simply a doll to soothe Xing's nerves and the truth was; she was. Her important duty stood most behind Prince Sonai as his supporting wind and she knew very well. Whether she accepted it, no one knew but her.

Her mind wandered and yet came back as she spotted the familiar area. She smiled softly, sweetly at a few guards as her voice sang out almost like a song. "Pardon me I'm looking for a Jun Lin-Mei. He was supposed to arrive today and I am of orders to greet him." She motioned gently with her hands, a slight curtsy though as unneeded as it may be. Her brown hair falling softly to her shoulders. Her blue eyes setting on them softly as she awaited their speaking.

"Uhh Princess Shuskei! What a pleasant surprise! Of course we seen Jun, he just went into the old cafe shop." He motioned with his chin, a smile on his face.

"Thank you." Ao's true ability and mission was to make the people high spirited and as young as she was, she was getting a hang of it. As she nodded, she simply walked with her soft graceful steps further to the shop where she entered through the paper door. Her hair swaying gently with each move as well as the traditional headdress of a Xingese noble. With a glance at the parchment in her hand, she wandered the cafe until at last she found a man that looked remotely like the picture. Stopping at the side of his table she bowed with her normal grace, the soft tinging of her headdress heard over the ruffles of her clothing. "Hello. Are you perhaps, Jun Lin-Mei?"

As she rose herself, her deep blue eyes set on him curiously, awaiting an answer. Her hands tucked within the sleeves of her dress and her face sporting very little make up today. When it's too hot, you could overheat was the explanation she'd given her dressers. They obliged. Now she stood, simply waiting for the man's move or acknowledgment.

Ao watched the man intently as he seemed in a daze and when he spoke he seemed to find himself a fool. Unable to hold back a soft laugh, she covered her lip with a smile. "No need to be so uncomfortable around me. I do not bite." Her face was gentle and almost angelic for a minute as he seemed sort of flustered. Her eyes ignored the presence of others as she paused to find the correct words to speak. He was dressed nicely and well groomed and yet he called himself a beggar? Such a strange man. Yet she did not dare doubt his strength. With her eyes set upon him once more, she looked at the seat across the table and blushed faintly. "Do you mind if I take a seat with you? It was a bit of a walk from the palace and I am a bit tired." She said softly, her eyes showing the bashful awkwardness she got when surrounded by people.

Almost regretting that she did not wait for an answer, she sat and watched him unhide his polearm, unsure as to why, but simply accepting it as a fact. "I have come of business from my husband. He wished to hire you before he left, but sadly duty called before you arrived." A waitress came quickly, setting a cup of tea before Ao and as she mumbled something about 'on the house', Ao nodded softly and cupped it gently in her dainty hands. With a soft inhale, she cherished the scent before setting it down. She was young but not naive. She wouldn't allow herself to take anything from outside the palace and that was an order from the prince himself.

Her eyes flicked back to Jun with the deep blue showing nothing but sincerity and a gentle soul. "If you should accept, of course he'll pay you dearly. You will have a place to stay in the palace and such. As well if you decline, it will not harm you in anyway." She smiled kindly before putting her cup down and fixing her clothes.

Ao watched as he seemed to call forth the band and made them play music. Her eyes showed the nervousness in her mind as she shifted and began twiddling with the edges of her sleeve. Though she was the highest a woman could be in a monarchy, she was still just a girl and that alone tore her apart at night. People expected her to be perfect and yet all she was was a simple doll for the Imperials behind Sonai. Not even Sonai knew of their clever manipulation of everyone around him. Her mind seemed bothered as he spoke and for the first half she realized she wasn't even paying attention. Her mind far too focused on the amount of stress she had by simply being bound by the words of her 'superiors' for the safe-keeping of the prince.

Once she realized she had zoned, she blushed a dark red and looked down at her sleeves, deeply ashamed. Unsure of where the conversation was, she looked up to see groups of people leaving. Her eyes uneasy as he asked whether he should be unharmed. "As long as it is in my power you will be unharmed and from what my husband has said, so shall it be." Her eyes watched as discomfort started to sink in. "Perhaps we should discuss this somewhere else." She longed to say. However her words caught in her throat and she was silent with the strange occurrences. The tenseness able to be sliced with a knife.

With a sigh she listened to his continuation. "I can say it is not I who has anything against you. I know only of your good tactics and your witting ability to defend what you wish. As for a hatred of monarchy, you can hate it all you like, as I said you will stay unharmed within my power. As well nothing said in our conversation has to be said to anyone." As cunning as she was, the princess was stared at as people assumed she was in cahoots with some sort of miscreant. Her eyes closed as she took a deep breath. "Do you wish to even hear the job before you refuse?" She looked at him with her soft and innocent eyes, showing if he wanted to kill her, he could. She wouldn't and in fact couldn't fight back if she wanted to. The fact she came here alone ensured she only had the utmost sincere intentions.

The man unnerved her and though she would not show it, deep down she was worried. If he wanted to he could kill her. In fact anyone here could and yet coming here and humbling herself was not enough despite how disgusting it seemed to those around her. She wondered if perhaps she should have sent the Li twins instead, but her stubbornness did not fold. If he wanted to refuse the request, then so be it. She would probably just come up with some reason that Sonai would brush off and he would simply find someone else. Would that be lying? She wondered if she would be struck by lightening for lying to her husband. But he didn't have to find out did he? The thought troubled Ao much, but again she snapped her focus back to the task at hand.

Ao wasn't sure how to respond to the silence. Was it the fact she'd said something wrong? Would he try and kill Sonai now? Would her face ever stop being so red? She was so embarrassed public appearances not her best decisions. She let out a disgruntled sigh but before she could register, she was pulled to her feet by her hand, the warmth that of a man. Such an odd feeling for her after her husband's long disappearance to Fort Briggs. She felt her heart skip a beat, oddly enjoying the feeling. It seemed even more awkward for her when their faces nearly touched. Her mind screaming at her for even briefly thinking of something so wrong and forbidden.

Her senses returning she was pushed behind the man and yet she stood in a daze. She was unsure what to think now as a fight broke loose. Her heart tinging in a sad reach for any people though they'd probably have killed her had Jun not been there. The innocent girl was far too soft and forgiving for her own good sometimes. Her soft blue eyes having to turn away. She could hear the attacks, the hits and screams but her eyes stayed away; refusing to see such an awful sight.

This was what she wished to avoid; a multitude of riots, it seemed her predictions were coming true and yet Sonai hadn't truly listened to her. It was sooner than she expected and now she was the one forced with the pressure of managing Xing in his absent. Her heart sank further. Foolish husband, why does he never listen to me? I may be young but... this was obvious... his police action wasn't going to go unknown for what it truly is.

Her eyes found Jun once the sounds died down. Her eyes sad at the sight. And yet she understood; it had to be done. Her body shivered slightly. "I agree, perhaps somewhere more private." she stared at the bodies a moment before twiddling with her sleeves once more. Her blue eyes still brilliant despite the distraught being within. "Do you know somewhere safe from peaking ears?" she asked with a soft and sweet voice. She looked at the ground and still had a blush. She had to thank him. just not here... not now. Why was she trusting him to be alone with her anyways? She wasn't sure.

Her eyes watched curiously as Jun recited a prayer while he wrapped his blade. His care for the dead almost noble to her. She seemed to admire it a moment before the sounds of chaos snapped her reality back. As the police began to gather, Ao felt the warmth of a hand holding hers once more as she was dragged off in a hurry down a pattern of buildings and alleys she didn't see. Her eyes flitted nervously. Was this what renegade's felt like? Why was this man helping her anyways? She sighed and felt herself stagger, wincing slightly in pain.

The retreat took a good few minutes before they found their way to a dark alley. Her eyes closed, she took a deep breath, feeling the panic set in. Her heart hammered heavily and yet she found herself listening to the soft heartbeat in Jun's chest. She wondered how it was exactly she could hear something so soft. She figured it out: sometime she had been pulled close to him and was held close to his chest. Swallowing softly she fought away the blush and the sudden flutter of her own heart. She was married. She couldn't exactly be feeling so strange like she was right now. The umbrella over their head protected them from the harsh rhythm of the sudden rain. Almost as if the skies themselves wished to conceal their plight. Well his plight. Ao had never done anything but stand there, however that'd be more than enough to convict her of conspiring.

The situation was far fetched to Ao, she'd never been outside the palace walls longer than an hour, let alone spend this much time conversing with a man. Usually she sat in the library studying everything from tactics to cooking. Her blue eyes were distant a moment. Would Sonai be ok where he was? She prayed he'd be home soon, she blamed her leaping heart on his absence. They'd never been apart this long. With a heavy sigh, she realized Jun was talking; able to feel the vibrations in his chest. "Hmm? Oh right. The job is simple... well presumably. You would be a bodyguard for me while the prince is away." she smiled a soft and gentle smile though her head was plagued with confused thoughts and ponder isms. "You can still decline if you wish." Not many people liked to 'babysit' anyone related to royalty, let alone the princess, herself.

Ao was silent a moment as there was a silence in the atmosphere. A strange floating feeling in the air that made her feel admittedly uncomfortable. She wasn't sure why, but she knew the feeling seemed to bode ill-will. With a blink she watched as the man seemed to smile before looking somewhat panicked and half pushing her away from him. His actions confused her. Why did he seem panicked? She shrugged it off and shook her head, the pieces of her head dress tinging lightly.

She seemed to smile and clap softly, "Wonderful, your work will start immediately once you decide you wish to start." She giggled ever so softly as her face sported another one of her sweet and innocent smiles. However the moment faded quickly as he was now simply staring at the ground.

Feeling as if she had insulted the man, she dipped her body slightly so as to look him in the eye. "Is there something the matter? I hope I did not offend you?" Her eyes reflected the concern, all the cloudiness of her confused and mixed up emotions gone from her head. Her feelings having settled back to straight forth business.

His words were true, running around with the princess late at night would conspire bad rumors and that would not help the state of Xing. "I suppose you are correct in the matter. We shall stay put until the morrow." Fixing her hair she sighed softly. What was it like to sleep outside the palace walls? She only remembered one time before when she'd run through a storm to see Sonai. She grimaced at the memory of the pain in her back. "Will it truly be safe here?" she asked honestly having heard a great many stories of thieves, thugs and burglars. Her face showing her concern.

Confused by his notions, Ao watched as the man stepped forward only to step back once more. She wondered if he was tired. He had been on a long voyage. Her face gave away her curious demeanor and even amplified it as he suggested the hotel and asked if he should be trusted. Ao blinked a couple times, stunned by his question before she stepped forward to give him an answer, "Is there a reason I should not trust you? You are to be my bodyguard are you not? Thus entails many a nights switching between other guards at watching my room as I sleep. You'd be everywhere I was when I went out, unless the twins are there." She admitted truthfully, her eyes still giving off their cyan colored luster. She bit her lip.

"But I suppose if you feel uncomfortable being alone with me, then I could always head home on my own. However that might get me lost." The last part was intended for a laugh and she smiled to denote it, however with the first half it was obvious that anything Jun had been implying had flown right over her head. Gently she reached and grabbed his hand as he seemed to zone. it was getting cold and he had intended to hand her his jacket, but she shook her head. "Come on, I want to have a nice warm bed before it's too late." She gently pulled on his hand, insinuating that she wanted him to lead the way.

This man was to be her protector or at least one of them, so the trusting had to start now. Besides from what she could tell, he had not given her a reason not to trust him. Though he had mentioned some odd things, he never acted on them. She believed him to be more of someone trying to test if she was really someone he'd want to risk his life for. Was she? She'd know in time.

Her eyes watched the flowers as they seemed to dance in the wind, oblivious to the outside world once more as her mind was on Sonai. Why hadn't he come home? It'd been months now hadn't it? She felt a sting in her eyes and quickly swallowed back the bitter wave. She felt so childish unless he was there and in fact she usually was, but in the time he'd been gone, she had to make sure that she had her head on straight, but lately, things were getting out of hand. Perhaps, she would go to this Fort Briggs and talk to Reila herself. If they were having such troubles, she was sure she could help... couldn't she?

Ao watched as Jun stumbled over his own step and she felt her ears burn slightly as his face came within inches of hers. Her cheeks heated as well. What was with this man? He was a taoist.. was it some kind of spell? She wondered, but couldn't move, swallowing nervously. Husband, husband, husband. She tried to clear her mind and yet she couldn't until he stood upright. The feeling confused her and as he pulled his hand free, she felt her heart sink for that moment. Why did she feel this way? She shouldn't it was bad, it disoriented her like a drug and she couldn't think straight. Taking a deep breath, she adjusted her clothing, cleared her throat and followed him closely.

She felt somewhat hurt as the walk was silent and there was an awkward feeling. The princess almost looked like she was moping as she walked, her eyes dipped down; furrowed in confused thoughts. The man acted so strange. Did all men? She let out a haggard sigh, and walked inside the gate behind him, paying no heed to her surroundings. She only came back when he pulled her close to him, once more holding her hand. Ao suddenly felt like her stomach had whiplash. Butterflies fluttering without a care. Why did he have to be so confusing? Why was this something that persisted in confusing her?

As they continued walking, Ao found herself at the hotel door. She looked at him with concern and frowned. "You cannot sleep in the hallway at least take a bed." She said in a serious voice. "You won't be getting much sleep after tonight so I should suggest you cherish a good night's sleep while you can, Jun." She smiled softly as she opened the door and looked around the room. The man was strange, her whole situation stranger. She wondered what accepting this man as a bodyguard would ensue. Her mind blank as she pulled off some of her outer clothing, enough to have simply lounging clothes. "Jun? You coming in?" Her voice rang in it's natural carefree tune. She folded the outer-skirts and placed them neatly on a bed, now wearing her simple Chinese dress rather than the further layers of silk and jackets. It felt better to move freely anyways.

Ao watched him as he walked in and walked like weirdo. She couldn't help but laugh slightly at the sight. "You are quite strange." She said as she turned around and stretched her arms. Her body and mind both ached and she could smell the alcohol. She recognized the scent from the balls she'd attended and such and was reminded of her husband. Oddly enough she felt angry. Why had he left her here to run Xing alone. He knew well that she wasn't ready to run alone. She had no idea what to do about the war he'd started and now he'd disappeared leaving her to clean the mess. Ao had never felt more distressed.

Jun seemed distracted and feeling like he could use a break as well as herself, she yawned. "I shall be taking a bath now. Just uhmm... do whatever?" she said in a confused voice. She needed her time away from him anyway. Instead of actually showering, she simply walked into the bathroom and shut the door, simply sitting in solitude for a while. She needed to clear her head. Her emotions rushing drove her to act stupid, or so it seemed since she kept making Jun seem mad at her.

She wondered if he hated her, maybe that's why they kept feeling so uncomfortable. Yet he decided he'd be a guard of hers. Was he willing or just wanting the money? Who knew, she didn't but Sonai had said he was a good man for the job. What exactly that meant she had no idea. At the same time she barely knew him and she was trusting enough to allow him to be alone with her while she slept.

For a whole ten minutes, the young princess sat there, quite and off in her own thoughts, however it wasn't helping. Finding it a pain to keep worrying about her husband's disappearance and her conflicting and odd feelings for Jun, she started the water and allowed the hot water to soothe her rigid nerves. It was another few minutes before the tub was full and she could slip into the warmth. The steam seemed fixed her muscles and joints, but as it would be, her mind was still clouded and confused. She sighed heavily before sinking deeper in the water Maybe it would all go away.. the stress...

For a moment it was all clear, the troubles having melted away. She could relax with a smile. However something fluttered around in the room and as Ao rose her head to look, she saw blood in the ceiling boards. Letting out a shout, she threw something to make the image go away and as she blinked it wasn't there anymore, however she'd hit a board below a stray bird. Panicked the bird let began flapping around and Ao shirked; letting out another shout of fear. Ao had been attacked by birds when she was little; they terrified her. She wasn't sure what was going on but she assumed one thing: that bird was going to attack her.

Ao looked at Jun with teary eyes when he came running in; she was in a panic. It was silly of her to fear birds and yet, she did. Her eyes dropped in embarrassment as he held the bird and simply released it with ease then explained he had a snack ready. Princess Ao nodded, however she didn't budge. After she had been left alone, she sulked in the bathtub, sinking below the small shimmers of waves that circled as rings. Her soft cyan eyes were deep in thought as she closed them and briefly dosed into a sort of trance-like state. She was tired of the stress, but Sonai would be home soon. He had to be, she knew it to be the one thing that had to be true. Her mind wandered and mulled over thoughts of Xing before she came back slowly. The water having now been cold by the wait of her resting, she pulled herself free and dried herself off.

With swift movements she pulled back on her chinese dress and slipped out of the bathroom. Her hair was still wet, but her eyes were distant. What was Amestris like? She pondered a while before sitting herself on the bed. It was kind of Jun to make her a snack, but she wasn't really hungry. Instead she stayed in a spaced wonderland. Her mind clearly on matters that made her head ache. War, peace they came hand in hand Sonai had once said. Police action shall be taken to make sure of this peace.

The argument had left the couple arguing for weeks before Ao had let it all go. She buried herself once more in her own land of books and empty pages for writing her own journal. Lately however she'd stopped writing; it was no longer working. Even to get it on paper did not calm her whirring mind and instead only took from the time she needed for making what few actions she could.Simply talking to people and letting them know all would be fine. Yet that no longer worked. Sonai's plan was falling apart as if he weren't even there or at least trying. Ao found it disturbing the fact her husband was blatantly ignoring her letters as well, avoiding half of her questions. Sometimes she wondered if she even knew him anymore.

Heaving a heavy sigh, she poked the liquid in her cup and shook her head, no longer looking like a princess and looking simply like any other average girl. Or at least that's what she was told to think. Ao was never allowed to think for herself; everything was done for her. In a way that's why she constantly ran, or at least she told herself that. As well she continually avoided eye contact with Jun, still feeling foolish for her freak out. Maybe that's why she wasn't allowed to be anything more than a caged bird herself. She always messed up things. This time: her image.

Ao blinked, restoring her senses only once something out of the ordinary happened. She felt arms holding her, which confused her and somewhat pleased her at the same time. The warmth and comfort somehow calmed her as she looked at him confused. How could she not worry? She was left in charge of Xing; on her own without the prince there. However she found the thoughts melting away as he held her. It felt relaxing and oddly her heart raced slightly. With a sigh she nodded, though it took her a small while. "You are right. Perhaps I worry too much." she said with a unconvinced voice. Her mind would be bothered again soon, but maybe for now she could enjoy a moment of peace. Especially in the moment they were having, after all she seemed more relaxed with Jun nearby. How odd it was for her to think that though.

Another few moments passed before Jun poured a couple of glasses of wine. Though she wasn't fond of drinking, Ao downed it slowly, as to not offend him. Her eyes caught his and for a moment his cheeks were redder than before, she wondered if maybe he was drunk. It could be, but she wasn't worried. She felt slightly more relaxed once the wine had calmed her nerves, as little as it was. She smiled at him warmly and tucked a bang behind her ear and sighed contently. Perhaps she was getting worked up over nothing, who knew?

Her eyes stared curiously at Jun for a moment as if trying to figure him out, but then gave up and fell once more upon the window. "The rain makes the world beautiful." she said suddenly. It seemed odd to her that she said it, but it also seemed ironic how it came and go as it did. Almost like stress. It would build up and be awful but then after a while wonderful flowers would bloom. Or at least that's what Ao was telling herself at the moment. It was keeping her calm at least.

It wasn't much longer before the princess fell asleep. Her eyes closed and her body slumping onto her side. She was exhausted and the wine put her to sleep. There was no need for her to be awake and worry anyways.

(Topic close sorry need to make a sorta flow ^^; )

Jun was about to reply when he noticed that Ao had fell asleep. He simply chuckled slightly and lifted her into his arms and carried her over to the bed. He laid her down gently and kissed her forehead lightly before he walked out and sat down on the couch with the bottle of sake and a cup. It was going to be a long night, but he felt he could handle it. He sighed as his mind wondered about the Emperor, Sonai. Was he truly dead as the informant spoke of? Perhaps... Who knows? He decided he'd find out in due time. Jun poured himself another cup of sake and placed the bottle on the table beofre he switched on the television and started watching a funny game show. He let a slight smile break, and watched the television with enjoyment. It was his turn to relax and rest. No more money worries, no more constant threats from angry hotelmen, no more debts to pay, and no more sleeping on the cold ground. Life was becoming truly grand.

"Sorry, Princess Ao, but as long as you have a voice... The Tejirou Bloodline will never ascend to the throne. That means... You'll need to be silenced for the sake of balance."

Jun's face became emotionless, and a cold breeze entered the hotel room. If he wanted Xing to live in peace, the he needed to find a way to force Ao step down from the throne, or find a way for him to take the throne alog her side. No matter what the options were, they all involved him ruling Xing in the name of the Tejirou Family. He sighed lightly as he sipped his cup of sake and let his eyes rest gently as he listened to the foolishness that came from the television. How life was so grand. He didn't have to kill Sonai after all... Somebody else did it for him, which makes his job alot easier. 'Rest in peace, young Emperor, for you have paved the way for the balance of the world, and safety of Xing. Foolish child.' Jun scoffed and took another sip of his sake, the lights fading out ad the stars in the sky twinkiling. It would only be a matter of time...

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