Yong
Arriving at Daidoji Adohiros home, Yuto was carrying two wooden boken for training, as the two wished to practice their Kenjutsu today. Knocking on the door he waited patiently within the embassy, not having been here so long ago as he met with another. Wondering if the two cranes he's encountered have met, what sort of relationship would they have? It was things like this the scorpion pondered, but they were little matters. 

Yuto of course had his Daisho with him, though he thought it best they use the boken, unsure of how the Crane was with a sword. It was better to ensure safety above all else. Knocking once more waiting to be let in. 

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April
Adohiro was relaxing in the meantime after having his mochi made. Now he was letting it sit. He soon heard the knock and he would be surprised. He made his way over there smiling as he opened the door. He spotted the wooden door and he gives a big grin. "Hello Yuto-San!" He waved doing a small bow. The crane was not an sword expert and still had a lot to learn. However he still liked to spark and expand his skills in the sparring. "Come in come in! I have some fresh mochi made if you want and a choice of tea or juice." He smiled.
Yong
Bowing as he answered the door, he'd have stepped into the Cranes home. He could see the young man was excited, "Greetings Adohiro-san, you have a wonderful home." His hospitality was noted, immediately offering mochi and tea. Smiling at the man's kind gestures, he'd have shaken his head. 

"I find stuffing our faces is more rewarding after exercise don't you think? Besides, it saves us from potentially barfing up a meal." 

Despite him being serious, he spoke sarcastically. His first few times meeting Adohiro they were normally sitting down, it wasn't until seeing the two standing he realized how much taller he was than him. Then came the question of the Cranes age, could he have been younger than he thought? 

"May be a dumb question to ask, but have you ever had to use your Katana before?" The real question was had he ever killed anyone with his swords. Wanting to see how experienced he was. 

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April
He gives a glance over at his home harried his compliant. He was glad he had speed cleaned his home before he invited him in. "Ph thank you so much! It is definitely a beautiful home." He gives a small smile as he would hear his comment. He heads his barfing comment and he gives a nod giving a small chuckle. "I agree too. I'm glad I haven't eaten any of it yet." He smiled. He noticed the other towered him over a bit as he was rather on the short side. Hopefully he would go through some kind of growth spurt. 

He heard the question and he shakes his head. "I've never really had to use it." He explained as he rubbed the back of his head as he would back a bit to let him in the home. "We could use my back yard or the front yard for our practice."
Yong
"I brought two boken for us if you weren't wanting to use real swords. We'll use these to spar, this one is yours." 

Handing him one of the wooden swords, Yuto would have made his way out to the backyard. Preferring to use that over the front, having his reasons too. 

"Backyard privacy would do some good. I don't think the others would take well to a Scorpion swinging on their own." 

Chuckling, even though he was joking there was some truth to it. Getting out to the back yard he'd have placed his pair of Daisho aside, only holding the boken now. 

"Ready when you are."

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April
He gives a glance at the two as he gives a nod. He takes the one that was handed to him as he held it. Luckily he hadn't been to any real battles at all which was always a good thing sometimes. He would give a nod hearing he wanted to do the backyard so he'd open the back gate and heard that. "Well maybe we want to show off our skills too to the public." He teased. He gives a small nod as he would get into position. He then would attempt to go around him and then launched an attack at him from the back!
Yong
He seemed enthusiastic to begin, especially with how hastily he moved into an attack. Moving around the larger opponent was good, seeing as their size and weight classes were leagues apart. Adohiro was smart to use that against Yuto, shifting his waist he'd turn and raise his boken. Blocking the young man's strike as he'd deflect him away. 

"I know this is a bit late, Adohiro-San, but how old are you?" 

Curious, unsure of the crane's age. Adohiro gave off such an... Innocent presence, not having to use his sword yet and being rather excited for such an activity. It reminded the Junshin of his younger siblings. 

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April
He knew Yuto was a bigger opponent so he attempted to nail him in the back however it didn't succeed. He held up the bokken in order to try and deflect it. When he heard him ask how old he was he'd state his age. "I just turned 17!" He said as he would then attempt to slide to make himself lower and harder to attack hopefully. He then tried to kick his shin as hard as he could in an attempt to incapacitate him for a short time in order to land a next blow!
Yong
The young man was certainly excited and willing to move, in a way he did all the moving for the both of them. Even though he was smart, they were here to practice their Kenjutsu after all. When he slid to kick Yuto, the Junshin sort of just stood there. With their difference in stature it'd be hard for him to move the giant. Though upon hearing his age made the scorpion react. 

"Only Seventeen?!" 

Being taken aback Adohiros hit would have connected, being the samurai's fault for taking much surprise to his age. It was no wonder he hadn't had a chance to use his sword, the young man was still practically a boy. Stepping back and regaining himself, the scorpion would speak once more. 

"I didn't want to judge you by appearance, but it's no wonder you haven't used your sword much. Remember, I'm a bigger opponent so your agility is key. But if you move too much you'll only tire yourself out."

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April
Due to the man's surprise, his foot would connect to his ankle. He heard his remark as he gives a nod. "I am." He quickly jumped back to have some distance between him. "It's fine, I just haven't ever had to use it. Right, I'll use my agility lol he gives a nod. Being shorter and lighter weight, he definitely had a disadvantage to bigger opponents. He gives a nod as he would decide to try an idea he had. He had no clue if it worked at all. He would use a distraction as he threw his bokken sword up over Yuto's head. Hopefully he'd attempt to hit the sword away. Once he did so, he would run to the back of him and attempted to knee him into the back to incapacitate him again!
Yong
Seeing this kid throw his damn boken made Yuto sigh, simply sighing as he caught it. Was this a game to him? Readjusting his handle on the sword in his hands, before Adohiro could make a move he brought both swords forward. Now drawn to either side of his neck, not allowing him to move further. 

"Adohiro-San, please remember we're practicing Kenjutsu. Throwing your sword in a fight isn't practical and will only get you killed, your Katana is your life." 

He couldn't blame the crane for trying the unorthodox, but throwing his boken!? That was something he hoped wouldn't be repeated. Giving Adohiro his sword back, he'd stand back. 

"If you're unsure of your attacks then do not commit to them. You're smaller and more agile, throwing feints would suit you."
April
He saw him catch the bokken and soon felt the wooden sword be drawn at his neck. He heard say not to do something like that. He gives a nod. "Sorry Yuto-San." He said. "I just wanted to maybe create a feint and then attack you from behind." He said giving a glance at him. He would take the sword back as he heard his idea. "Okay I'll try to do more feints." He said giving a small glance. He would then back a bit to get back into position.
Yong
"Being unorthodox and creative is good, Adohiro-san. Just remember the enemy will look for any opportunity to deal the killing blow. Throwing your only means of defense is leaving yourself naked." 

Once he saw him enter his stance, Yuto would do the same. Holding his boken in front of him as he stood upright, he'd wait for the young man to make a move. It was important he instilled good habits into him now, fearing what his first real fight would be like. 

"Try more direct attacks, I may be bigger but i can still be put under pressure."
April
He gives a nod hearing those were good but to not let himself be defenseless. He gives a small nod as he would hold it tightly to himself. Once he got into position, he would do a sliding move as he attempted to lash his bokken at his stomach and side area. He was hoping he'd make the cut as he also attempted to whack his shins with his sliding foot slide!
Yong
Good, he had caught on and improved. Yuto would brace himself for the young man's attack, holding the sword vertically he'd block the first strike. It was his foot strike that got him, even though he maintained balance the vassal smiled. 

"Good, disrupting your opponent's balance will always work in your favor. But be mindful of how easily you can be predicted." 

The Rokugo would have pulled his sword up, bringing a downward strike onto the crane, inserting much force that would shake his arms if it clashed. He wanted to demonstrate the examples of competing with a larger and stronger opponent, how would the crane respond?
April
He smiled softly when his attack was blocked but he still caught him off balance. He'd smirk as he managed to get him, however he heard he needed to less predictable. He gives a nod as he would back away to a safer distance gripping his bokken. "Make the first move now! I bet I can block it!" The enthusiastic crane spoke as he walked ad in a defense position. He was wondering if the other would attack him head on!
Yong
Yuto did as he instructed, striking head on as he brought his boken down on him. Performing an overhead downward strike, pouring much of his strength into the blow. Stepping forward as the scorpion did, but this wasn't all of his attack. He kept delivering strikes, aiming for the young man's shoulders, wanting to pressure Adohiro. 

This was so he could see how he'd react to an aggressive opponent. When fighting with swords one strike was all it took, one mistake led to death. Rokugo Yuto became more worried for the young crane, having such a young and innocent presence. He'd feel guilty if he weren't prepared for his first encounter.
April
He would soon see him come off at him aggressively as he would hold the sword in a defensive position. When he attempted to strike, he would be able to deflect a a few of the moves while getting hit by a few. 

He soon would jab his sword at his legs to make him fall possibly!
Yong
Watching Adohiro get more defensive was good, finding his opening to break the opponent. It was important to remain calm and prudent, thinking and feeling ahead of your enemy to outplay them. Typically when one grew aggressive they got sloppy, even though he was struck the scorpion was proud. Not bothering to hide the smile. 

"Good, but be mindful. Leaving yourself compromised, even for a moment can be deadly. If you're not certain of a strike don't commit to it." 

Readjusting one's grip on the boken, he coiled his fingers. Adohiro did knock Rokugo off his balance, rather surprised by it. But he wanted to see more. 

"Keep going!"
April
He was surprised he was able to strike the bigger opening. He would hear his advice as he gives a nod. He would then circle around a defensive position wanting to find a weak spot. Once he saw his side, he would launch himself towards his side attempting to do a side way slash at his side! He had no idea but he was at the side so it would be most likely difficult to swing at Adohiro.
Yong
Yuto always made sure to face Adohiro, he may have been smaller and agile, but he wouldn't let him so easily flank. Though it was good, Adohiro relied upon his strengths, the scorpion wouldn't make it that easy. Upon his swing Yuto was prepared, parrying and deflecting the young man's blow. This would have knocked him off their feet if they weren't prepared for a powerful riposte. 

"Good, you're making progress. How about we take a break and you show me what kind of tea you made." 

If the crane did fall, Yuto would extend a hand to help him up. Not that it'd be hard with their size difference, after pulling him up he'd open a palm for the boken. 

"I have a question for you."
April
He would try to get him from behind when he attacked. He had some trouble holding down the attacks but luckily didn't fall. However towards the end he did get knocked down as he would soon hear him say they could have tea. He gives a nod as he takes his hand holding it and getting up easily. "A question what is it?" He asked as he would at the bokken down. He then would head inside setting the tea he had left brewing. It still was hot enough!
Yong
"I know I asked you before... But what is your goal really? You don't seem to worry about your Kenjutsu, is a warrior's path not the one you take? Of course there's nothing wrong with that, but to tell the truth I'm still trying to figure you out." 

Waiting as Adohiro prepared the tea, he set the boken aside crossing both arms. Adohiro was young and had much thinking to do for his future, of course if the man hadn't figured it out. 

"You've met Doji Koharu-sama I presume yes?"
April
"My goal? I guess haven't really thought about it. I do l know I need to practice my kenjutsu, but I'm more for scholarly stuff." He said. He would pour the tea as he handed him a cup of the fine china. He heard him ask if he met Doji Koharu-sama and he gives a nod. "Here and there." He said with a gently smile. "What are you goals then?"He asked wondering if he had any or was completing them.
Yong
Taking the cup of tea, he blew on it before taking a sip. Listening to Adohiro, he was glad the young man acknowledged the need to further his skill. It was very much like Yuto to worry, smiling as he spoke it was rather surprising hearing him say 'Here and There' in reference to meeting Doji Koharu. 

"I've met her once, I say for a young man with aspirations. You should acquaint yourself more with her. I'm sure many opportunities will arise." 

Taking another sip, he blew once more on the tea. Almost laughing once Adohiro asked for his goals. 

"I'm going to be the strongest Swordsman in the world, and maybe one day I'll be Emerald champion. But who knows.."
April
Adohiro would hear him quietly hearing him talk about her. He gives a nod wondering how he could acquaint with her. "Maybe you can arrange a meeting with her for me?" He said. He gives a small smile as he would soon hear his laugh. He heard his goal as he gives a small chuckle. "An emerald champion? That's a pretty big dream." He said. "I haven't thought that far of my goals." He said. "But I hope one day I can become the Crane Ambassador. I think if I am, I can help improve relationships with other clan members." He said.
Yong
"I don't think a Scorpion orchestrating a meeting for two crane to meet would be wise. You both reside within the same embassy, you could simply... Go and talk to her?" 

Tilting his head, Yuto was rather concerned. If he wanted to be the ambassador, becoming acquainted with the others in the city was important. Though it was an admirable goal for someone so young, did he have the necessary skills and ambition? 

"I think it's important you two meet sooner rather than later to discuss your goals, I've had my own meeting with her. She's very polite, no need to be nervous."
April
He gives a nod. He would hear he should talk to her. "*Oh okay." He said. He heard she was polite. He was glad she was. He thought most cranes were polite. He gives a bond. "True. Umm, who else would you recommend!" He asked curiously as he would turn to him. "Or anyone from your clan maybe too." He smiled.
Yong
"I don't think speaking to anyone from my clan will help your case. Speaking to Koharu-sama is your best choice. If you wish to be the Ambassador for your clan, continue refining your skills and educating yourself on the things happening." 

In reference to the city itself, there was much to be done. A mere day or a few months wouldn't be enough to solve all the city's problems, but there was a way to nick it slowly. After their small training session and tea, Yuto would prepare himself to depart soon. How the day went by swiftly, perhaps they'd have a chance to do this again.

"I'll be on my way, I'm honored to have been invited into your residency. Next time I'll invite you to mine."
April
Adohiro would give a nod hearing he should speak to them. He gives a nod happy with that. He would pack some mochi for him before he'd leave. "Thank you! I look forward to visiting your home!" He said with a small smile. He gives a glance over at him. "Here's some mochi for you!" He smiled softly. "Oh and tea bag, i tried to make my own tea."