Everything was happening fast around them with very minimal time for talking or even thinking out ones next move with a moment of peace. Fortunately, Kyou had grown used to the rather hectic nature of such ordeals due to his rather unusual life style - a life style which only grew in terms of its level of chaos following his alliance with Sayuri. "You wish to come with us?" The male stated with a raised eyebrow as the woman who introduced herself to the pair began to state her stake in wanting to trail them for so long. She certainly had her good reasons, the man mused while keeping an eye on the determined female even as Sayuri brought over his own ride. "Lady... I don't think you realize the type of people you're dealing with, here." Kyou stated with a hint of amusement, but more so seemingly trying to state a simple enough fact - not really having the luxury of time for going into any further detail than this for now.<br/><br/>Still, as she mounted her own stead, Kyou could tell there was little point in arguing the fact. The only way to keep her away would be to kill her. An option which they didn't exactly have as the real enemy drew closer with every moment wasted deciding. As Kyou was about to relent on letting her follow, his own attention quickly shifted toward the entrance of the soldiers into the stables. "Stupid and persistent. A surprisingly dangerous combination with the right numbers behind it." The man stated calmly enough; albeit with a hint of annoyance behind his voice as he finally mounted his own horse with one swift motion.<br/><br/>"Elegantly put as always, Sayuri." He stated toward his partner as she responded toward the Advisor figure whom entered and began shouting accusations. The man from there watched the unfolding events with intense silence - seemingly studying how the other woman whom seemed intent on being dragged into the mix with them dealt with the accusations. Then the fighting resumed. The time for words, heated as they were, had ended as the woman was quick at dirtying her own blade with the blood of those whom she once served beside under their shared lord. She was indeed a strong one in more ways than simple physical prowess.<br/><br/>Observing as their new tagalong of an addition then went about making her point toward the man referred to as Advisor Gorou, Kyou slowly moved his horse closer toward her while starting for the nearby exit. "Point made." He stated calmly, eyeing the older male with some consideration before suggesting, "We better get out of here. We've been lucky so far in that they're unorganized, but that good fortune won't last for much longer."<br/><br/>Keeping his eyes on Hoishi Oda for a bit to make it clear he meant for her to come along for the time being, Kyou glanced toward Sayuri and directed with a turn of his head, "Let's get moving. We can collect our thoughts and you can scold me about being right when our lives are a little less in danger." Not that he wouldn't have it coming, Kyou reflected, before suddenly leading the way as the unlikely trio charged out on their rides out of the stables and through the courtyards. Sure enough, they weren't long removed from the stables before another group of guards made their move - only this group seeming comparatively more organized than the previous ones.<br/><br/>"Aim to kill, men! That includes the traitor! Anyone caught going for a wounding shot will answer to me!" Came the cold voice of one man instructing the archers who quickly took their positions and aimed for their respective targets. The sight of the unnamed male had caused Kyou's eyes to widen in both surprise and realization. "Son of a bitch...." The man grumbled; showing a display of rare anger on his part, before returning his focus toward the escape attempt while shouting toward Hoishi, "Stick close and hold your breath!"<br/><br/>Hoping she would take the advice at heart without needing a second warning, the man quickly pulled out and threw a number of smoke bombs onto the ground. Only these bombs were made using a number of rather taboo and perhaps damning materials afforded to him through his huntings and dealings with demons and other unholy creatures which crept onto the world. The resulting black cloud which spread throughout the courtyard was strong. Almost thick enough to where one may feel a physical resistance at moving through it. More importantly, it carried with it an almost debilitating chemical reaction as those unfortunate enough to be caught within and breath in the noxious fumes were sent into a violent coughing fit. Those of weaker constipations would find the contents of their previous meal spilling out onto the floor, while even those whom stood in the distance were finding themselves pulling further away of the scene to avoid the sickening fumes.<br/><br/>The general whom was in charge of the group of men which were currently hacking up on the floor had managed to cover his mouth at the last instant. But even as General Tadao worked his way toward and scaled a nearby watch tower to try and spy the escaping trio, he would find his efforts in vain. They were long gone, with the only lingering traces of them being the slowly dissipating smoke in the courtyard which parted enough to show the struggling to recover guards and soldiers. "The brat isn't going to like this..." Muttered the older male as he stared with an intensity out into the surrounding area where his prey had escaped.<br/><br/>A good ways off from the location of the chaotic scene behind them, Kyou had continued to lead the charge - keeping primarily toward the woods and avoiding any nearby villages where they may be seen and then sold out by commoners in search of a few pieces of gold. "Don't worry about your horse. That stuff is only dangerous toward humans. And it wasn't a lethal dose for adults, although perhaps I should have used that amount just to be safe." He explained toward their new, temporary addition, while still showing a touch of anger after spotting the man from before.<br/><br/>"Sayuri? Did you notice the man that was barking out orders on our way out?" He inquired toward his longtime companion; awaiting any response she may give before elaborating for Hioshi, "That's the man who approached us for our mission. A robbery mission. Not a blasted political assassination."<br/><br/>This was quite obviously sticking to the normally calm spoken male. It wasn't often for him to be duped so easily, let alone while in the midst of something so big as this seemed to be. Still, Kyou took in a steady breath, feeling his tensed muscles relaxing slowly while noting, "I suppose that answers the question on whether we were set up or not. The real problem remains on figuring out why. I doubt a simple soldier, even a higher ranking one, would make such a bold as setting up a pair of assassin's on their own."<br/><br/>Letting out a tired sigh, the male raised a hand to lightly rub at the temples of his forehead before offering to the others, "Bah. Let's get back to our safe house for now. Best to get out of sight for the time being. Not to mention we'll need a change of clothes or to wash our current ones in order to get the residue from the smoke bombs out of them. And then we can work out proper introductions and questionings from there."