Master of War (D8, Late Afternoon)

Moto Baatar · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:41 pm **Posts:** 304

The Moto nodded to the Scorpion. "I'm afraid I've caught some arrows," he said ruefully, in a voice made wheezy from his wounds. "Some medicine would be nice, if you can spare it."

Shosuro Kitamaru · **Joined:** Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:12 pm **Posts:** 265

With a nod, the Shosuro set down the bag and went to work. First pulling cords on the Moto's armor while cutting arrow shafts with a camp knife. Then producing a pair of iron pliers, Kitamaru began to remove arrows that could be. It was surprising how much fortunate the Moto was, and how much better he would feel just having the shafts withdrawn.

The herbal patch laid on top of the worst arrow wound would be good for some time, the others did not seem to have caused as much trouble, perhaps bruised a bone in the shoulder.

It didn't make the process any less painful, and Kitamaru's bed side manner was silent.

OOC
Medicine roll, 1 Raise: 24. Success
Wounds Healed: 19

Moto Baatar · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:41 pm **Posts:** 304

The Moto laid still and tried to keep a stoic face as Kitamaru went to work removing the arrows. The young Unicorn's expression became greatly relieved as the last shaft was removed.

"That's much better. Thank you for your help," the archer said at last. "I'm Moto Baatar. I hope I can return the favor someday."

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27 wounds taken (Grazed)

Shosuro Kitamaru · **Joined:** Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:12 pm **Posts:** 265

Kitamaru simply nodded.

Of course the Moto would return the favor.

Everyone knew that.

"Shosuro Kitamaru", the Scorpion said with a slight bow.

Moto Baatar · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:41 pm **Posts:** 304

"Pleased to meet you," the Moto replied automatically, with the sound of a rehearsed phrase that had lost all meaning. He climbed to his feet and returned the Scorpion's bow. "Thanks again for your help, that should let me move enough to get back to my quarters."

"I should let someone know about the Mantis lady," Baatar fretted, looking guiltily at Kanade's fallen form. "I... I didn't mean for her to get hurt."

Suzume Chihaya · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 3:29 pm **Posts:** 850

"I know that she had a warehouse of animals, who she was trying to find homes for."

Chihaya turned back to the two, once the work was done.

"Perhaps you will take one or two yourself, and see them well cared for."

It wasn't exactly a question, or a statement.

Gazing at the body of the mantis, she added, "In uncertain times, where we lead, others will follow - our actions often affect more than just ourselves. As I said before... you have an opportunity to learn. We will defend this city that she died for - the dead bequeath their duties to we that live."

Such is the way of things, and the horror of that foe outside... for they were returned to undo any good they had done in life.

Shosuro Kitamaru · **Joined:** Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:12 pm **Posts:** 265

Kitamaru looked at Kanade's body. Whatever thoughts were there had no place in public.

The Scorpion went to fetch an eta.

Moto Baatar · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:41 pm **Posts:** 304

"Um, thanks again," Baatar said to Kitamaru's back as he departed. "I should be getting back to my quarters as well."

Moving gingerly so as not to aggravate his bandaged wounds, the Unicorn found his way down from the wall and headed back into the city.

Suzume Chihaya · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 3:29 pm **Posts:** 850

Chihaya watched the unicorn go, pondering that the boy completely ignored her already.

Bloody Unicorn weren't even in the empire for a year and they already had all the snobbishness of the other great clans.

With a long suffering sigh, she turned her gaze back outward, pondering the days to come.

/scene?

Master of War (D8, Late Afternoon)

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