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Mar 4, 2019 19:45:36 GMT -5
Post by White Tiger on Mar 4, 2019 19:45:36 GMT -5
“Good! Then let’s go!”
And when Zakk was ready, Julia went to the subway with him.
“Don’t you think that the Tokyo subway is really big? I almost always get lost in it! At least I know where we’re going now…”
After a while they reached the right exit and Julia said:
“We’re here. It’s just two corners away!”
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Mar 4, 2019 21:49:10 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Mar 4, 2019 21:49:10 GMT -5
"It's pretty big alright." Zakk admitted. "Feels like a labyrinth sometimes. Everything looks too similar. If you're not paying attention, you might end up at a completely different place than you intend to go."
Once the pair found their way to their exit, Julia seemed pretty excited about this. It's been a long time since he's seen her excited about something. So far, this outing is going well.
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Mar 4, 2019 22:00:34 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Mar 4, 2019 22:00:34 GMT -5
The conversation during their walk was pleasant and easy to fall into. They talked about many things while laughing and enjoying their time together before reaching their destination. "Ladies first.." Tsukiyo smiled as Blae opened the door, bowing her head slightly showing her appreciation at his kindness as she entered. "Where should we sit?" She asked looking back at her companion. The restaurant was small and had charming decour. The young woman's eyes fell upon a canva painting towards the back with calico cats climbing a wall with little sacks of yen coins falling from them. It caused her to smile and she began making her way over to claim the table. つきよ
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Mar 4, 2019 22:10:09 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Mar 4, 2019 22:10:09 GMT -5
Blake followed behind Tsukiyo as he let her pick out any seat in the restaurant, she found a rightful spot next to a picture with calico cats, which Blake found to be very cute and amusing.
Before Tsukiyo could sit down, Blake leaped at the opportunity to pull out her chair and they say chivalry is dead. Not with Blake! He pulled out the chair so Tsukiyo can sit down, "Your throne awaits ma'am hehe!" Once she sat down, he gently pushed the chair in and made sure that she was comfortable before finding a spot in a seat across from her.
"I hope you like this spot, it's been a staple of mine since my military years when I was stationed here. The owners practically know me by name!" Blake stated, smiling at the young woman..
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Mar 4, 2019 22:36:12 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Mar 4, 2019 22:36:12 GMT -5
Blake was full of pleasant surprises and charm. Tsukiyo bowed her head once more thanking him as she seated herself. His kindess was something Tsukiyo wasn't used to and in a lot of ways it was refreshing to see as well as experience. "Your throne awaits ma'am hehe!"The young Japanese woman giggled quietly to herself. Blake really did seem that have a lot of charisma and it was infectious. "Thank you." She replied as the man settled himself in a seat across from her. "I hope you like this spot, it's been a staple of mine since my military years when I was stationed here. The owners practically know me by name!"So he was a regular! Working part time at the coffee shop her friend worked at, Tsukiyo quickly picked up on those who frequented. They came so often she even had their orders memorized and upon making eye contact she would immediately begin making their prefered drink. "They mostly likely know your favorite dishes too! I work part time in a coffee shop. You really get to know the regulars who come in. So much so you remember their orders!" Tsukiyo laughed quietly as she replied to the man across from her. つきよ
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Mar 4, 2019 22:47:43 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Mar 4, 2019 22:47:43 GMT -5
Blake listened to the woman explain her occupation to him, which made him smile. She seemed like the type who would enjoy working at a place such as a coffee shop, to him, it fits her personality.
"A coffee shop huh? I like it. Now I know where I can get my coffee fix hehe!" He responded jokingly, though part of it was actually true.
A waitress came and greeted both Blake and Tsukiyo, the woman didn't need to jot down Blake's order on her notepad since she already knew his favorite meal on the menu...
She asked Tsukiyo, "What will you have this evening ma'am?" Blake sat across from Tsukiyo, and smiled, "Order whatever you want no worries!"
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Mar 4, 2019 23:02:03 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Mar 4, 2019 23:02:03 GMT -5
I'll be sure to do my best to get your order correct when you first come!" She laughed more fully and a little bit louder than she normal would. The young woman quickly clamped her hand around her mouth while still giggling muffling the sound quiet a bit. Tsukiyo smiled and bowed her head slightly as the waitress came to take her order. Judging by how frequent Blake came, the waitress already knew what he wanted and turn her attention to her fully. "What will you have this evening ma'am? Order whatever you want no worries!"Grabbing the menu, the young lady quickly scanned it's contents and found something to her liking on the menu. It was nice to see that the place specialized in sushi but also had other offerings outside of that. "I'll have the teriyaki chicken mayo donburi." She replied to the waitress once again bowing her had in thanks as she closed the menu. つきよ
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Mar 4, 2019 23:22:01 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Mar 4, 2019 23:22:01 GMT -5
"Coming right up!" The waitress exclaimed before walking away to place their orders. Blake watched as she walked away before returning his attention back to Tsukiyo..
"The waitress who works here is the owner's daughter." He explained to Tsukiyo, "I maybe just a regular here to most folks but to the owners, I'm practically a gem." He sighed before continuing, his heart becoming heavy remembering that day...
"The reason why the owners treat me so nicely here is that, I saved their daughter's life. This current location we're sitting in is actually a remodeled version of the original storefront, that one unfortunately burned down due to arson. But, heh, I wasn't even on duty that day, and I just so happened to be in the neighborhood and noticed the building engulfed in flames, everyone else was out but, the daughter was trapped inside, I went in and saved her, even have a few burns and scars to prove it a little.. hehe.."
He showed Tsukiyo the scar he developed from that day near his left wrist and traveled up his forearm, "Definitely not as bad as what it used to look like hehe.."
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Mar 4, 2019 23:46:05 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Mar 4, 2019 23:46:05 GMT -5
Tsukiyo listened intently as Blake began to explain exactly why the owners seemed to hold him in such high regard. "The reason why the owners treat me so nicely here is that, I saved their daughter's life. This current location we're sitting in is actually a remodeled version of the original storefront, that one unfortunately burned down due to arson. But, heh, I wasn't even on duty that day, and I just so happened to be in the neighborhood and noticed the building engulfed in flames, everyone else was out but, the daughter was trapped inside, I went in and saved her, even have a few burns and scars to prove it a little.. hehe.."He really was a selfless person. Risking his own life to save others even though he had no idea who he was saving as long as they were okay. It only made Tsukiyo wonder when he joined the Zaibatsu's military force if he had thought that any of this would have happened. The war wrecked most of the world and only now were many countries rebuilding and getting back to something that resembled a normal life. "You really like saving people huh?" Tsukiyo laughed nervously, Still that's amazing. You seem to be like a guardian angel or something."She averted her eyes for a slight moment but her demure smile returned as she fixed her attention back to the man across from her. "They must be so thankful and appreciative of you." つきよ
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Mar 5, 2019 20:26:06 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Mar 5, 2019 20:26:06 GMT -5
Blake smiled at Tsukiyo's statement, earning a small chuckle from the man, "Hehe, I don't really call it saving. I'm just a person who would do the right thing, rather than waiting for something to happen. I've always been that way, since I was a kid. Being raised by only a mother can teach you a lot hehe.."
The waitress brought their drinks, and placed them on the table. Blake ordered a Matcha tea just one of his favorite beverages. "Hm, guardian angel huh? I've heard that a few times in my life hehe, but never thought anything of it. I'm just a regular person just like anyone else."
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Mar 5, 2019 21:57:32 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Mar 5, 2019 21:57:32 GMT -5
It was nice to hear Blake refer to his heroics as the right thing to do. He was humble and that showed a lot about his character but Tsukiyo still wondered why exactly he joined the force. "Hm, guardian angel huh? I've heard that a few times in my life hehe, but never thought anything of it. I'm just a regular person just like anyone else."Tsukiyo gently picked up her matcha and slowly sipped on it in thought. Debating on whether or not to ask the question that kept revisting her. She didn't want to seem rude or antagonizing to the man across her. The young woman was almost certain he had been through hell and back while in service to the Mishima Zaibatsu. "If you don't mind me asking and if it's not too foward of me to ask," Tsukiyo began deciding to bite the bullet and go forth and inquire on his former occupation. "What made you want to join the Zaibatsu's military? You seem like such a kind soul and I imagine it was hard while you were still there."Tsukiyo shut her eyes immediately regretting opening her mouth and the words that came from them. She didn't want to seem as if she was accusing him of being a bad person because she wasn't. Not in the slightest. She had just seen things most likely along the lines of what Blake himself had seen. "I-I that sounds so horrible of me to ask. I just I wonder. I'm sure you had no idea things would end up the way they did. I'm sorry for asking such a question." つきよ
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Mar 5, 2019 22:18:09 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Mar 5, 2019 22:18:09 GMT -5
Blake took a quick sip of his tea before coming immersed in the current conversation, Tsukiyo asked about his reasoning for joining the military, preferably, Mishima Zaibatsu.
The question caused Blake to laugh a little, thinking about his irrational decision making at such a young age back then, "Heh, originally, I joined the force because I was in a rebellious stage with my mother. I was young and naive and wanted to prove to my mother that I could make it on my own. I'm her only child, so you can already tell how hard of a task that would be hehe.."
He rubbed the material of his shirt, remembering those harsh times he placed on his mother, "Come to think of it, my mother forbid me to join the military because my father served as well. But, I insisted on following my own rules. It put a little damper on our bond back then, but we're on better terms now.." His blue eyes looked into hers, "Hehe, so I'm not so much of a saint as you may think.."
"As time went on and I was stationed here, I quickly found employment with the Mishima Zaibatsu and slowly began to enjoy my time there, but after a while I noticed that it wasn't the right choice for me. After seeing and witnessing the most terrifying war to hit Japan, it can encourage a few career changes hehe. Though, through it all I appreciate working for them, without the Mishima Zaibatsu I would not have met such wonderful people.." He flashed a small smile at Tsukiyo, "Like you hehe.."
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Mar 5, 2019 22:40:06 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Mar 5, 2019 22:40:06 GMT -5
Tsukiy listened intently as Blake explained his reason for joining the Zaibatsu. He seemed to be ashamed of his rebellious antics as a young man but the kind-hearted Japanese woman shook her head knowing that most young people had those moments. She herself had a mini rebellious streak. Her own mother didn't approve of her taking up martial arts and well Tsukiyo defied her mother with the help of her father. A small fond smile graced her visage and she continued to listen to Blake. "As time went on and I was stationed here, I quickly found employment with the Mishima Zaibatsu and slowly began to enjoy my time there, but after a while I noticed that it wasn't the right choice for me. After seeing and witnessing the most terrifying war to hit Japan, it can encourage a few career changes hehe. Though, through it all I appreciate working for them, without the Mishima Zaibatsu I would not have met such wonderful people.. Like you hehe.."He smiled and it filled Tsukiyo heart with warmth. It was so nice to see and meet someone who only wanted the best for everyone, someone who would do what was right no matter what "You're something else and that's a good thing. The world needs more people like you in it." She spoke from the heart and hopefully she could learn something from Blake by not ever losing sight of herself - not letting the worst of her inner demons consume her. つきよ
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Mar 5, 2019 22:53:52 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Mar 5, 2019 22:53:52 GMT -5
Hearing Tsukiyo's statement caused Blake to blush a little, though he tried to hide it with a laugh. He wasn't used to receiving compliments or positive reinforcement from anyone besides his mother of course.
"Haha, thank you love. Though, I truly believe that the world needs more people like you here as well. To me, you seem so kind and innocent. The world needs more peaceful people like yourself.." He meant those words from the bottom of his heart, "You are a truly amazing person Tsukiyo.."
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Mar 5, 2019 23:08:45 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Mar 5, 2019 23:08:45 GMT -5
"Haha, thank you love. Though, I truly believe that the world needs more people like you here as well. To me, you seem so kind and innocent. The world needs more peaceful people like yourself.. You are a truly amazing person Tsukiyo.."Tsukiyo nearly choked on her matcha completely taken off guard by Blake's complements nearly spitting the tea across the table. She coughed while setting down the ceramic cup trying to gather her witts about her. Seems like the two had a lot in common - neither one could accept praise. "Well I-I don't know about that. I'm just trying to live my life and pick up the pieces." She stammered still coughing slightly placing a hand on her chest. つきよ
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