John
*Kibaru would have waken and he would track her down to another room. He would then wak to the door, but before nocking he would think it best to wait outside as he did hear another man's voice. He would then instead rest againts the wall next to the door with his katana ready inchase he was to think Inichi would be in danger. He would start to chew on a bone as he would wait, later noticing hearing she was sleeping and the opther person was drawing something*
Harriet
*Alexi had spent the better half of an hour or so adding on to this map of his, he planned on making it the most detailed of this region, one that others would actually want and be able to use. This of course took quite a bit of time as surveying, then taking down notes before sketching them out was simply a lengthy process despite how simple it sounded. This was his line of work though and it did turn in quite the profit seeing as there were plenty of adventurers out there that needed to know where they were and all that... He was catering to an underfed market in his mind. Other than that, he let Inichi, the oni that he had known for quite some time, rest as he continued to work... He had yet to realize that there was someone on the otherside of the door.*
John
*Kibaru would figuere he was drawing a map from the way he was sketching... But he would then bite the bone hard and start to eat the bone it self*
Amy
***-After some time, Inichi has woken up, most likely rested well she has looked around the room, to see Alexi, most likely calmed down now, Inichi went off the bed, walking towards Alexi, while being near him, she crouched next to him as to look what was Alexi doing, her bag was still in its place, tough she didnt mind, knowing that no one would steal the bag inside of the room, now, that she was awake she would speak to Alexi that she is ready to go to Kibaru, also as probably finally go out of the village-**
Alexi, I'm awake. I'm gonna go look for Kibaru, if you want you can come.
Harriet
"Okay, I'll be along in a moment"
*All Alexi had to do was put away his map making stuff, an easy process for him since he had done it so many times. All he did was roll up the map and set it vertically in his bag, placing his journal and writing utensil next to it before he slung the bag up onto his shoulder. He honestly wanted to see who this Kibaru person was and make an evaluation on him on his own... He was going to do this silently of course as to not raise any drama... But he just needed to know who Inichi was with while he was gone* 
"Okay! I'm ready to go whenever you are"
John
*Kibaru would be sleeping outside, next to the door of the room they were in*
Amy
Hmm.. Okay, also Kibaru is an Okamimi like you..
***-Inichi has got up, going for her bag, Inichi picked it up while taking a peek inside in case any of her books were somehow not in their place, she knew it was not really possible for her books to be stolen, tough she was rather up to check than think about her bag all the time, afterwards, Inichi has decided to go, walking out of the room she has noticed Kibaru next to the room sitting down, turning to Kibaru, she walked up to him a bit worried, tough hoping about understanding-**
Oh.. Hi Sir Kibaru.. Um, Thank you for the.. Oh, he's sleeping..? Um.. I don't know if I should wake him up.. Tough someone could steal from him if he was sleeping like it on a hallway.. So I'll just poke him..
**-Inichi has took her arm out towards Kibaru, crouching down she started poking his shoulder couple of times, in meaning of waking him up-***
Harriet
*Alexi stood in the doorway looking down at the sleeping Okimimi, he had to wonder how he had found this room that they were staying in... It was sorta creepy to Alexi if he was to be honest. He didn't intervene in Inichi's poking though, she wanted to say goodbye and all that so he was going to wait until she did just that, he had no place in stopping that after all. So, with there being nothing else of importance that Alexi has to do, he wordlessly waited for Inichi to do what she wanted, leaning against the doorframe as he did so.*
John
As she would toutch him, Kibaru would instantly draw his katana and slash at her neck, but he would stop as he saw it was her. Even though he did just use the back side of his katana, with the amount of speed and streght, he would still have seriously hur her.

"Ow, Inichi, It's just you, sorry, force of habit I guess" *He would say standing up as he put his Katana back. He would then bow to the man he hear ealier and he would have noticed he was an Okamimi just as like him.* "Name's Kibaru" *He would say with his 4 deep blue tails behind him, raised to show he was on gaurd. His ears was the same blue but his hair was a darker blue and he was muscular, but his muscle seemed denser than normal*
Amy
***-Inichi got scared at first, due to Kibaru instantly drawing out a blade to slash her, tough as he stopped Inichi would step back while standing up, being nearer Alexi now, she looked at Kibaru as she was ready to speak up, not wanting to longer out the time Alexi had to wait for her to finish up, speaking up, she had a sentence in mind-**
Kibaru.. Thank you for everything so far, but that I've met my old friend.. Alexi, I decided that I will travell with him.. I belive I do not have to explain everything, I hope that you understand, once again.. Thank you..
Harriet
*With the fact that this Okamimi, Kibaru, near instantly drawing his blade, Alexi couldn't help but instinctively reach for his own. He didn't draw them though as the relief from seeing the other sheath their sword came before he had the chance to draw his own. Alexi did have to say that he was put on edge by this man, seeing how his core reaction to being surprised was Alexi couldn't help it. Alexi also wasn't the strongest of okamimi's so there was that as well, he didn't want any fights and honesty just wanted to get going as soon as he could. This is why he only nodded at Kibaru's introduction and remained silent during as well as after Inichi's goodbye*
John
*Kibaru kind of kept in the bow, kind of actaully waiting for him to intoduce himself, but Kibaru would not wait long as he was a bit on edge himslef* "Alexi, was it?" *He would s tand up and put his hand out to greet him* 

"You must be a friend of Inichi, or maybe her mate?" *He would ask with the eyes of a hunter, those yes that would not move from his prey and would try to hit it nomatter the distance... In this chase Alexi was his prey and the introducktions was his target with the handshake being the bow and arrow*
Amy
***-Inichi has stood next to Alexi, as she did not feel safe while Kibaru had his blade out, either way, she thought of calming down the situation, She was not really sure why Kibaru and Alexi apparently had blades turned, tough, she still tried calming both of them due to the situation not being the best, glancing at both of them, she spoke up, being rather quiet with her voice not wanting to make anybody irritated-**
Uh.. This place is not the best to have any problems at.. Some macen could've spotted us..
Harriet
"No, I'm just her friend, and yes my name is Alexi"
*Now usually Alexi would have accepted the handshake but this whole situation put him on edge, he may not have drawn his daggers but that didn't mean that this situation would be calmed easily. What made Alexi the most unnerved was the look in Kibaru's eyes, it was strangely hostile and that didn't run well with this Okamimi. He honestly just wanted to leave this in and get back on the road... Well, anywhere would be better than here to him anyways. Now, Alexi was nervous but he didn't let that show, instead he kept a steely glance on Kibaru, one that definitely showed a distrust and a sense focus in the glare.*
John
"You scared or just illmanered. It's rude to have someone hanging like this and that might start a fight. Ofcourse no Offence, but I think it would be clear who would win, So just h=shake my hand" *He would say and even though he was treatning Alexi, his aura gave of a diffrent meassage, One that would be calm and kind of sad as Alexi did not ssem to want to greet him*
Amy
***-Inichi kept standing there listening to their conversation, in any case she was ready to go out finally with Alexi, so far only standing still she would hold onto her bag, waiting for the conversation to continue or end, either way, she was mainly having no word in said conversation, hoping that most likely the conversation wont go down in a negative way.-**
Harriet
"You are quick to assume, but thats one reason of the many I have for not wanting to be buddy-buddy with you. Now if you dont mind, I think its best I take my leave now"
*Alexi let Inichi say her goodbye, thats the only reason why they were still here as he had no real reason to continue this quarrel with Kibaru. He wasn't one to pull his blades at one or two insults, he was at least better than that, he also was decent at judging up situations and this one wasn't the best for him at all. Alexi knew that he was a skilled fighter but he was still at a disadvantage here so exiting this situation would turn out best in his mind... Well at least he hoped so, there was still a change that Kibaru wouldn't allow such a thing and Alexi knew that all too well, he had a few years of experience behind his belt after all*
John
"I have warned you" *He would say grabbing his Katana with his other hand, not yet taking it out and still holding his hand to greet him* "You not only disrespected me, but you seem to continue even if a secon chance was given. Do you think you're my better? Is that why would not shake my hand. Or is it simply cause you intend to show the monster in me to the world?" 

*The fact that Alexi would still not shake his hand, made him kind of angry as it was but a mere sign of peace and friendship yet his own kin continued to deny him the proper respect... Or was it because this stranger doesn't know that not shaking the hand of another Alpha was a sign of disrespect?*
Amy
***-Most likely, Inichi has not expected Kibaru to get upset, while following Alexi she has noticed his hand being put on his own sword, in her perception, Kibaru wasn't the worst kind of person, tough she was not believing in him too much, rather scared, she went back a couple steps in case Kibaru was to try anything, Inichi tough was not as terrified as always, she was rather feeling unsafe, tough her face was not desperate, mainly due to Alexi being close by, as she thought that Alexi was gonna make sure everything's safe.-**
Uh..
Harriet
*Alexi had been facing away from Kibaru when he had went off, this of course made this Okamimi let out a very exasperated sigh. He just wanted to leave this inn and get on with his work but Kibaru seemed to think that making such assumptions was perfectly okay. With these circumstances, Alexi turned to face Kibaru with a very pissed off look on his face following when he noticed that the other had their hand on their blade. This of course wasnt good seeing as they were in and inn, in a city, where guards would probably arrest them for fighting.*
"Listen, you are the one going to arms over a little disrespect. I on the other hand have no reason to challenge or fight you, I just want to leave. Now, you have no say in that no matter how angry you get and let me make this known; I am *Not* Drawing my blades here."
John
*Kibaru's face would turn from angry to calm again as he would turn facing the other direction and walking a distance after his taild would kind of hit Alexi's face. He would the stop and turn around againg but in a fighting stance* "Keeper, a fight will happen, I don't want any other people get hurt, keep them clear!" *He would shout at the Inn keeper*

*Kibaru would make sure he was to block of Alexi's exit* "I shall now test your meatal as you seemed to think you're better than me by continiuosly refusing to shake hands" *One of his hands would be on the hilt of his katana and the other on the sheave it self* "I would have rather had the first of my kin I met in this land be a friend and not an enemy" *One of his tails would then put his mask ontop of his head as it would turn from white with back marking to black with glowing blue markings. His body wouyld then suddenly ignite into a blue falme that was like water, dripping from him*
Harriet
*Just as Alexi feared, a fight would be occuring today. Seeing as he had no other choice but to follow through, Alexi slid his pack off of his shoulders before drawing his two daggers. Now, his daggers weren't anything special as they were constructed of midgrade steel and had simple wooded handles, but he was skilled with these two trusty blades. Alexi was of course intimidated by Kibaru but he assumed his readied stance, holding his daggers up in front of him in preparation for the first move. He also kept his gaze upon Kibaru's sword, it was best he focus on dodging and parrying the strikes from that blade. Alexi knew that he would have to work hard and think smart to get out of this unscathed*
"You really are pathetic, initiating a fight over a lack of a handshake... And remember this, I am not of kin with those who think they deserve respect no matter their actions"
John
"I guess what you say is true, my kin aren't as week as you" *He would say as he made a slow yet steady step that would then be followed by him dashing towards Alexi. His shoulder and movement of the hips would suggest he would pull his katana out to strike (Which is on the right), but as his left foot would hit the floor infront of Alexi, He would spin spin right instead to do a kick with his right leg that would come from AAlexi's the top right, aiming for his shoulder*
Harriet
*Alexi anticipated an attack from above as he expected the sword to be drawn, that wasn't the case though as a foot was coming straight towards his shoulder. Alexi had to block this attack somehow so he rose his daggers up in and X form to catch Kibaru's ankle, the blades of the daggers were also facing the blow so there is a chance that the other would recieve deep cuts to their ankle. Now for Alexi, he wasn't as strong as Kibaru so the intensity of this attack sent him to his knees as he tried to control this block. What Alexi knew now is that he had to worry about exhaustion as well as taking hits, he was fighting a larger foe after all*
John
*Kibaru would then wrap his 2 of his tails that were on fire around his arms and he would pull his ankle out from the blades. His other two legs would wrap around his injured leg as the cut was really deep, to the bone infact. Once again his strenght worked againts him, but he seemd to been in minor apin from what just happned. But his tails would wrap taighter on his arms as it would also cause minor burn to appear*

```Blue flaming armour used. 60\90 left. 3 turns left of activation```
Harriet
*With the weight of Kibaru's leg off of his blades, Alexi stood back up and gained som distance away from the okamimi. His counter-attack of sorts had done some damage but it seemed that Kibaru was some sort of brute that felt no pain... This of course was going to work heavily against Alexi seeing as he would have to somehow inflict more damage to the other to get him to stop. Alex was also concerned with the whole blue firey tails thing that was encompassing Kibaru, he didn't know what it did but his did know that keeping his distance was probably best for now. The distance that Alexi had gained between the two of them was on the better part of 4 yards, enough room that would allow Alexi some breathing room*
"Look, I don't want to fight you Kibaru. There is nothing to gain from this you know!"
John
"I will gain entertainment as well as knolege of this land's Okmaimimis" *He would say as he would draw his bow and load an arrow on it as he would release it. The arrows would go for his left hip and it would also be on fire as well*
```Blue flaming armour. 2 turns left of activation.```
Harriet
"You are a sick bastard you-" 
Alexi's words were cut off when he felt the piercing pain of the flaming arrow tear through the flesh of his left hip, there was no blood coming from the wound though as the fire and heated metal of the arrow tip had cauterized the wound as it intered his flesh. This of course was extremely painful for Alexi though, especially considering that though his wound was cauterized, there was a sizable burn around the arrow as well... He would need to get that treated soon lest death would occur. Alexi aslo was only playing on the defencive, he didn't want to fight but it seemed like he would have to continue to do so until someone or something stepped in*
John
*Kibaru sligtly semmed shock that he didn't dodge it, but that expresion was faint.* "You call me sick, you haven't seen nothing yet" *He would say drawing tree arrows on his bow, pulling them with all his might, keeping his aim true. The fire would be burning inside of the wound instead of sufficating from lack of air*
Harriet
*Alexi could feel the burning of he flesh continue on, something that was unusual for a situation like this. This caused Alexi to reach down and pull out the arrow to avvoid further burns, it did open up the wound and cause bleeding though... It was a price to pay for not having his left side slowly roasted though. Alexi had also noticed the three nocked arrows in Kibaru's bow, this wasn't good of course and Alexi didn't want to be pierced by three more arrows... Thats when he got a bright idea.*
"You go on about manners but I don't think its quite mannerful of you to kill a man in front of a fine lady like Inichi here... Wouldn't you agree? Wouldn't... You also agree that fighting in and of itself is quite dishohorable?"
*If Alexi couldn't win this fight by pure willpower, he thought it best to play right into Kibaru's game and use try to use his own words agaisnt him... If it works is only an ountcome that Alexi can hope for though... And to him, this was a huge risk he was making*
John
"Kill you, who ver said that?" *He would say keeping his arrows nocked* "I'm not going to Kill a weakling like you" *Alexi would probally noticed the arrow he pulled out was no longer on fire, thou when he pulled it out, some of the fire stayed in behind him, burning him for a second before it would suddely just stop along with the fire on the arrow* "As for fighting, My grandpa told raised me to enjoy it, whetehr it is in war, a game or in bed." 

*He would then unnock his arrows and put them back as well as put his bow back* "And considering you seem not o enjoy the sight of my arrows on fir, I'll just use my katana instead, but be warned if you try and create distance again, I won't mind using them again" *He would say putting his hand on his katana*
Harriet
*All of this pain and fighting over the fact that Alexi wouldn't shake his hand, this man was unstable and Alexi knew that full well and was happy that Inichi was going to be traveling with him from now on... He'd rather her not travel with someone who is angered so easily by a little disrespect. Alexi was also running off of adrenaline now so though he was feeling pain, it was greatly dulled for the time being, well he hoped it would last until the end of the duel*
"You call me weak, but would a strong man jump to arms so quickly? Could it be the fact that you are just a weak man trying to seem like the better person... Heh, at least I wasn't the one to initiate this fight out of immaturity"
John
"I am weak!" *He would yell stating a fact* "I'm much weaker than my great grandmother. But Im still stronger than you." *His face would seem calm as if he was to make a move any second now* "And don't lecturte me on inmuturity as you were the one to start this fight"

```Blue flameing armour fades. Cooldown 2 turns```
Harriet
"How was I the one that started the fight? I think I made it more than obvious that I intended to leave, but you went for your weapon first if I recall correctly"
*Alexi just wanted to leave, that's all he wanted to do but Kibaru wanted to fight, and over a very insignificant reason at that. This was what made Kibaru seem immature to Alexi, the other was a man who saw his physical power as a way to get what he wanted... It was like a kid in a way to Alexi.* 
"And sure you may be stronger than me, I am but only a cartographer after all. But one that you aren't and will probably never be is sane... I've yet to hear of a man starting a brawl over a fucking handshake and here you are"
John
"I've yet to hear an man to inmature to denei another a simple thing such as a handshake... Childish enough to continue ignoring proper etiket even after warned" *Kibaru knew what he was trying to do from the start, trying to get him angry... But Alexi seemtd to have forgenten that as he was the one getting angry... Or was it fear thta made him loose his cool.*

*He would then rush as literal lightning came from his feet as the would lift from the wooden floor. He was also faster than before and sparks could be seen coming from him*
```Lightning attribute used. 40/mana left. 5 turns of activation remaining```
Harriet
*Alexi didn't even try to block this attack, instead he ran towards Kibaru as to prepare for his move. There was a chance that things wouldn't go correctly but this was a move that Alexi could improvise on so he continued to close the distance between the two of them just as the other did the same, somehow keeping a greater speed despite the fact that there was a bone-deep gash in their ankle... This confused Alexi for a moment as he ran but he regained his slowly waning focus*
John
*Kibaru's other two tails would seem to assist his wounded leg and he felt no pain as his wound was numbed by the lightning. Kibaru would smile a happy smile seeing Alexi come in closer, infact he was kind of exited to see what he was planing* 

"Give me your best shot" *He would say again looking like he was about to slash, but again he would atack in another maner. He would trust the elbow od the arm that was conecting his katana and body. He would trust for his rib cage, focusing on speed and not strenth, lowerin g his strengh and increasing the speed*
Harriet
*Alexi was briefly relieved that his plan was going to work, so he started his attack. Instead of charging straight at Kibaru for the rest of the distance, Alexi ducked low of Kibaru's elbow and continued forward just until he was in a close enough distance to try and go for Kibaru's legs and use the other's far greater momentum to try and flip him over Alexi's shoulder. There was a high chance of this working seeing as Alexi was under Kibaru's elbow and heading straight for his legs at the fasted speed he could muster... The chances of this working out were ever so high that a grin appeared on Alexi's face*
John
*As he would duck down below Kibaru, Kibaru would continue to look at him also with a grin a this was better than him cowering and using his words. Kibaru would flip over as Alexi was planing, but Kibaru wouldn't be the only one getting hurt as A masive electrick shock would go through Alexi's shoulder and slightly numbing his arm. If the contact was any longer, there would be far worse pain tp Alexi even though the pain was medium at most, though the damage was minor as slight burns would be on his shoulder, burns you would get from quickly touching boiling water.*

*Kibaru would fall flat on his face and stomach, but he would get up quickly to face Alexi again with a kind of inocent and chilish smile* "You got me there, nice"
Harriet
*Alexi could feel the slight numbness in his arm, this wasn't good as he needed full functionality of it. To rid the numbness he simply started doing stretches and all that. They worked decently to get rid of the numbness and after a good minute he was good to go... He wasn't too happy about the pain still being there though, which still made him question how Kibaru was still standing with the gash on his ankle... Alexi saw the tails helping but how would the mitigate the pain or anything of the sorts? It all confused this okamimi* 
"How are you still standing? I cut you to the bone on your ankle and yet you still stand like nothing happened... What kind of devil spawn are you?"
John
"One born with incredable batle insticts" *He would say looking at his arm as he gave him time to get the arm working again* "Can you answer me on why your' arm went numb" *He would ask letting him guess how he's still standing*

```Lightning attribute. 2 turns of activation remaining```
Harriet
*Alexi was still confused as to how Kibaru could stand, as well as how instincts had anything to do with durability. If this man could take such hits and shrug them off, Alexi figures nothing short of a stake through the heart would stop the man... The wasn't looking good for Alexi and he knew it well, yet he couldn't escape the battle, not because of pride but because he didn't want to leave Inichi behind with this man, if that's even what he is* 
"I don't care about what strange tactic you used on my arm, I'm more concerned on how you aren't bleeding out right now"
John
*Kibaru would point to his feet. He was wearing something that looked like bandages, but thicker, Like thery were made to be warn by people ith feet injuries, this was the onlything on his feet, and the claws from his feet were showing as it did not cover the toes and stop at the top of his shins* "As for the pain... Bet you wouldn't feel any pain if a was to stab your arm while it was in that state" *Kiabru's tails would also have sparks of lightning running through them. And Kibaru would be wondering how he was doing as he also took damage*

*He would then switch intop his stance again and rush at Alexi again with his hand on the hilt again* "Keep your gaurd up cause her I come!"
```Lightning attribute. 1 turn of activation remaining```
Harriet
"Go ahead, attack me"
*Alexi really saw no point in this fight, there wasn't anything gained and he just wanted to end it. The thing is, trying to end this fight was like speaking to a stone wall in Alexi's eyes... Nothing was going to come of it. Well, Alexi has one last idea and it was definitely a stupid one at that. What Alexi did now was he sheathed his daggers and just stood in the way of Kibaru. He didn't try to dodge nor did he try to attack, he was going to take this attack as he was done fighting so he wasn't going to fight.*
John
*Kibaru would then finally pull out his katana and slash, but upwards whith the edge facing down. He was suprised that Alexi did nothing, maybe he was giving up, or luring him into another trap? Kibaru decide to trust his instinct and stop right before he would hit the dagger as that was his target* 

"Giving up?" *He would ask actaully looking serious and shocked at the same time* "Well I guess I would not mind..." *He would say putting his katana away again. He would then hold a hand out to him so he would shake it*
Harriet
"Listen, you do not deserve my respect so you will not get a handshake from me. I will also not fight over this issue as it is frankly childish. Now, I'd like to leave now, would you be kind enough to no impede that?"
*Alexi stood straight up and spoke in a matter of fact tone despite the pain from the wound in his side and the little response he was getting from his arm. He refused to fight anymore on this issue and if it made Kibaru even more angry, Alexi was willing to let that happen. He just wanted to get Inichi and himself out of this situation*
John
"I don't want your respect as it clearly does not exist." *He would still hold his hand up however* "This is me paying my respects to you as I have had fun" *He would say smiling with the 2 remaining tails wagging behind him* "And yes, I am sick, but I'm also still sane after I had to be brought up by two war dogs when my parents died" *He would slightly flinch slightly from pain as he would start to stand on his healthy leg more*
Harriet
*Alexi continued to refuse the handshake, instead he lifted up his shirt on his left side to inspect the wound caused by the firey arrow that Kibaru shot. It definitely looked bad but the bleeding had stopped due to Alexi's natural aura of restoration. The wound would require a dressing and such to prevent infection but for now he was going to be okay, he just needed to get out of this cursed area as well as get away from Kibaru... How could he be so casual about a fight like this? It just confused Alexi so much*
"I think its best that I take my leave"
John
"Yea, I don't agree" *He would say tossing him a greater potion* "You can go after you drank that or I'll feel so masively bad and all that" *He would say sitting down to inspect his wound and blood would come out* "Damit, Addy just cleaned my tails... Sigh" *He would then grab some sting and a needle and start to stitch it up* "You really did do a number on me... Well guess this was actaully my fault..."
Harriet
*Alexi didn't need the potion, well he wasn't the one that needed it most anyways. This was why Alexi set the potion by Kibaru before going to his own bag to grab the small jar of tumeric powder he had kept with him for tending wounds as well as pulling out a long length of cloth to tie around his midsection so the wound is protected. Once he had these materials, he took a bit of the orange powder and spread it over the arrow wound, after doing so he took the cloth and wrapped it around his midsection and tied it tight as to keep it in place. With his wound tended to, Alexi figured that he was good to go for a bit.*
"I have my own wounds handled, drink the potion"
John
*Kibaru wouls stare at the potion and decide to down it as Alexi did not need it* "I have a feeling we'll never become friends... Sigh... If only you would stop being such a stuckup"