[Megumi Shinsetsu]

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]In search of a Master [attr="class","rhythm"] Having awoken from the dream, Megumi was convinced that her visions were reality thanks to her quirk giving a slight confirmation bias.  There seemed to be no plausible reason to her that her quirk's transformation matched the same appearance.  With her own confirmations affirmed, the next step was to transfer the skills she had learned within that Dreamscape into reality.  She could still feel her Goddess' training within her soul, yet her body lacked the same exact training.  Having no Trick Weapon of her own to practice with, the next best thing would be to train in one of the local dojos. After having finished her services at Sunday Mass, Megumi changed out of her priestess garbs and into a simple yet elegant looking black-and-white dress.  Such a dress covered her compression fits and gym attire pretty well, as the cold skinned woman would head out of the greater Shinjuku area to where more of the suburban buildings were at. In particular, following her phone's map application towards a local dojo that had favorable enough reviews.  The young woman held an ever present smile upon her face, crimson eyes half glued to her phone and every now and again glancing up to look at the sidewalk she was walking on. Turning the corner at at the high wall fencing of the dojo, Megumi would find herself entering the front entrance of the Dojo...  Uncertain of what to expect, as she held onto her stylized duffel bag holding spare clothing and other bits and bobs.  Hopefully this Dojo, the second one she visited today, would be able to help instill proper sword discipline in her physical shell.  So it could match the experience that Kindness taught her through those years of personalized training. (tagged)⏤ Nox Hattori

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[Nox Hattori]

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]The Hidden Blade [attr="class","rhythm"] For an hour now Nox had circled, like a prowling cat stalking its prey. Arms tucked behind the small of her back, with the ever-present swish of her hakama, the fledgling master was indeed watching, but not in silence like a panther. Instead, she barked out commands over the hour, instructing and demanding that her students move in unison as they practiced their drills. From the initial warmup of stretching and balance exercises to the culmination of the session when each held a shinai in hand, her feminine voice carried a presence with it that expected obedience. To say that Nox enjoyed teaching her favored style was an understatement. For the young ronin, the ability to command came with its own intoxicating allure. Arguably fair, for she needed to be with paying customers, the fact was they had all chosen to train under her. Aggressive in her training style and forward with her approach to interaction with her students, each and everyone of the sweat soaked louts accepted the treatment for the payoff at the end of the bumpy road. As far as she saw it, the situation was win-win for all of them. Ultimately, the reason for the power dynamic was because she had earned her place at a young age while they still strove to find it. If only they would break from the norms of society in other areas beyond a less than traditional sensei, then they might realize what a crock it all was. ”Enough. We are finished for the day. Practice your drills at home and I will see you all in three days.” The gathered students were quick to welcome the end of the intensive session, a few opting to breathe and stretch before gathering their things. Gradually though they would flow out of the dojo. Nox herself had been trained here, but as the actual owner grew older, he allowed for her and others to teach their own classes for a small fee. This was not as lucrative as other activities, but it was close to her heart so she continued the practice a handful of times each week. This crowd would no doubt pass the stranger who approached outside, as her phone guided her towards the dojo. As the students left and another individual approached, the door to the place was left open. A common practice to let the area breathe naturally, Nox set to getting things back in order. Thinking little of the laws of society, this place meant something to her, and she respected its rules because she chose to. The aging owner was one of the few people in the world she was comfortable with referring to as sensei or anything close. He had earned that respect unlike so many others. Adjusting the racks that held the shinai and quietly humming to herself, she expected her day to be done. Dressed in black, hair up in a high ponytail with several bangs hanging free, the woman of average height sported a katana at each hip. With the majority of those she knew misled on her quirk, they suspected her choice to wear them here was because it was allowed. On the streets it became difficult to stroll with two bladed weapons so visible. In this setting though, it would clearly paint her as someone of authority alongside the press and orderly fashion of her dojo appropriate attire. (tagged)⏤ Megumi Shinsetsu

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[Megumi Shinsetsu]

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]Special Training Course? [attr="class","rhythm"] Entering the grounds of the Dojo, she was met with a crowd of people swarming around her.  All of which were making towards teh exit, a great amount of them looking rather exhausted from all of the supposed training they had endured.  Left and right as they left, Megumi continued her well-trained smile as she looked at the historical culture of this dojo.  The weathered building and the gravel floor lent to the authenticity and ambiance of the culture here... Passing them by, she would soon make towards the main entrance of the building to which there was a young looking woman with dark hair dressed in black training gear.  Two bladed weapons sheathed at both of her hips, definitely giving an air of authority to being here. A smile grew on Megumi's face as she approached the woman with that very same smile.  A curtsy came from the taller, cold skinned woman as she introduced herself, "Fair Greetings to you.  I am Megumi Shinsetsumi, and I was search of a dojo in the town area for some specialized training courses."  Pulling up her phone to reveal how she found the dojo. "It's the second one I came to, as the first didn't have anything in lieu of swordsmanship regimens."  A head tilt to the side, the even pace of Megumi's words would continue, "I supposed your facility offers such courses, considering what is on your sides?" (tagged)⏤ Nox Hattori,

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[Nox Hattori]

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]Curious Thing [attr="class","rhythm"] Nox heard approaching footsteps and turned to regard the source. She found herself looking up to meet the stranger’s features. Average in height, it was still on the rarer side for the ronin to look up at another woman to such an extent. Receptive to random encounters, accustomed to it considering her position as a part-time teacher, she returned a small smile as Megumi introduced herself. Looking down to regard the phone before honey colored orbs rose back to Megumi’s face with a curious smile. ”And what might a tall drink of water such as yourself require a blade for, Megumi?” As she spoke, both hands went to rest comfortably on the hilts of her twin blades. Clearly comfortable with them, the question was a playful one over anything else. Whether the woman possessed an answer or found the question odd, Nox soon continued. ”Here at Nippon budokan we teach kenjutsu. The old man has quite the talent for it even if he lacks the speed he once did.” Another pause came with a visible scan of Megumi’s tall frame. ”That being said, I take students as well and my schedule is more open than his. What would you use it for? Be honest. I have a harder exterior than most think. I’m Nox by the way, Nox Hattori.” Curious and somewhat playful smile back on her face, Nox wondered what fueled this request. In her experience, it took a certain drive to even take up kenpo in general, never mind when one was beyond their younger years. Children took this sort of thing as a hobby or because mommy and daddy forced them. Making assumptions about Megumi’s age, there had to be something more to why she sought out this training. Or maybe, the potential teacher just hoped there was. A bit of a surprise, like this arrival, intrigued the young ronin. (tagged)⏤ Megumi Shinsetsu

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[Megumi Shinsetsu]

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]The Kind Truth [attr="class","rhythm"] Approaching the one who currently commanded the most authority here, the more normal sized person reacted a only little to Megumi's odd stature.  In fact using it as a compliment of sorts to segue into inquiring about Megumi's necessity for a blade.  "I require a blade in order to perform my Mistress' duties," Megumi saw no reason to tell falsehoods to someone whom she entrusted to teach her.  Wearing that smile on her face as she nodded and kept her hands interlocked with one another, almost seeming otherworldly with the elegant posture she held. Nox would follow up by mentioning that the Dojo, Nippon Budokan, they taught Kenjutsu.  Specifically her 'Old Man' who has a talent for it even if he wasn't in his prime.  "A shame that time and age has stolen his skills.  I do hope he's being cared warmly," Megumi shared her condolences, to have been given an slight answer as to Nox being an instructor as well.  "Oh, you taking up his mantle to keep his legacy alive is quite a Kind gesture." Megumi commented as she added a head bob and tilt to the side, happy to hear that Nox was taking care of his duties so he can enjoy the final years of his life in comfort. That was when Nox would share the question most pressing on her mind, as Megumi was far disconnected from the usual learners of Kenjutsu.  Having a different living style, acting style, body type and age compared to the young hyper active kids or frumpy angsty kids; it was absolutely fair for Nox to believe there was something more to Megumi. After introducing herself as Nox Hattori, Megumi responded in Kind, "Charmed.  It is quite a pleasure to meet you, Madame Hattori." Her own manners shone quite brightly as she respected the well-trained instructor, as she would reply, "To which ends I strive to use your skills are to help spread the word of Lady Kindness' message.  It is a pursuit that will put me at odd's ends with those who reject my Lady's message, and my body is currently out of touch with the level of training she gave me before I returned.  I wish to recover and hone my skill back to what it must be" Her even and measured tone almost made it sound like Megumi was reciting poetry or speaking at Mass.  That smile never faded as the majority of her movement came from slight head bobs, speaking in such a trained manner that one could honestly think she had memorized a script to share.  In reality, this was just Megumi's new normal as she was a bit out of touch with reality itself. "I can assure you that money is no matter, as I value your skills first and foremost and believe you should be properly compensated for such thing," Megumi would attempt to reassure Nox, making an incorrect assumption as to why her instructor was quite curious about Megumi's intentions or purpose for the training. (tagged)⏤ Nox Hattori,

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]The Right Price [attr="class","rhythm"] ”A mistress? What a curious thing to have.” Unsure what context came with the mentioned relationship and Megumi’s duties to the woman, Nox made a mental note to delve into that deeper. Compared to her average students this one was unique and held a certain mysterious appeal. A mistress, duties that included swordplay and not to mention the size of the woman, the ronin would be a liar if she said she did not want to learn a little more. Her approach was bold, yet the way she held those hands clasped together was so primp and proper it hinted at an abundance of discipline. An interesting mix. Nox could work with that. ”Mmmm, yes. He has earned comfort in the twilight of his life. I have chosen to continue his teachings to honor them and what he has given me. Few in this world are worthy of my time, but he is.” Even as she praised him, Nox withheld her Sensei’s name. By design, she kept the relationship between them to herself. The same way she did with her mother and father. For as devious as her desires were at times, she did nothing to bring the few she cared for into it. Smiling in acceptance at the use of “Madame Hattori,” both hands remained set on her the hilts of her blades, letting Megumi explain why it was she wished to hone her skills. The words only furthered the warrior’s interest in this woman’s Mistress. Her statement sounded rehearsed, another show of discipline. Unsure of the woman’s actual strength, her size alone suggested she might be above average, yet she was brought to heel by another. Nox wanted to meet this woman. Against “the establishment,” Nox wasn’t against the idea of those with strength taking leadership via that strength and influence. In an attempt to test the potential prospect in her own way, Nox began to circle Megumi, watching her movements to see if she offered anything beyond clasped hands and small nods…or if she held the obedient pose. ”If money is no option then you can definitely afford private lessons with me and I am willing to teach you, but…” She hesitated as she stepped back in front of the woman. ”…I want you to understand that kenjutsu is more than swordplay. We focus on balance, speed, control and precision, it is a discipline I do not take lightly. Will you commit if I accept you? Will you take my teachings and do them honor? I care not what means you use them for, only that you stay true to the core of what I teach you. If you can agree to that, we can start today.” Nox’s eyes met Megumi’s, stern and direct with a spec of a challenge in them. A forward woman herself, she expected others to meet her code if they wished to learn from her. Should Megumi agree and Nox hoped she would, the woman’s smile would return. ”Excellent. Do tell though, what is your Lady’s message? The fact you mentioned there are those who reject it has me quite curious.” Smile shifting to a grin. ”You might be surprised, but I often find others who disagree with my views on the world as well. However, I think that is because so many think so small.” Unafraid to be honest as well, the ronin was curious if this woman and her mistress went against the grain like she did. (tagged)⏤ Megumi Shinsetsu

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[Megumi Shinsetsu]

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]Kindness of the 14 Fundamentals Megumi wouldn't comment on the curiosity of having a mistress, and seemed to agree on the sentiment of being able to care for her Master's teachings.  Madame Hattori smiled at the name she was given.  Nox began circling Megumi, who remained ever still, facing forward as she would allow her teacher to observe her potential student.  Nox in her circling would seem happy at the moment to hear that money wasn't an issue and that she was more than willing to teach Megumi.  However, there were some disciplines that Nox wanted to instill within the Kindly Priestess.  Instilling a belief that Kenjutsu was a way of life, and that she wouldn't be happy if she takes it lightly.  Having quite a great amount of Pride in her own craft, Megumi's smile would grow quite a bit at seeing the glimmer of a Fundamental within this woman. "I vow to accept your skill with grace and honor, to dedicate myself to honing my body to a point worthy of the skills you'll bequeath upon me," Megumi would iterate and pledge to Nox, meeting the woman's gaze with a kind intensity.  Finding no sort of hesitation nor doubt about herself, as the young woman felt that she could absolutely follow through with such disciplines.  Lady Death believed and trusted that Megumi could undergo her training regimen, and thusly Megumi believed that Kindness' Prophet can undergo any training regimen. Nox returned a smile as she would inquire about Megumi's Mistress's message.  "Oh?" Megumi would hum out with her smile, feeling like a door was opening right before her very eyes.  "I don't believe in the idea of rejecting other people's ideas or values.  Always keeping an open mind to new ideas allows for Humanity to grow in splendor.  My Lady's message is of Kindness, one of the 14 Fundamentals." Taking pause, she would elaborate in full, "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear, the blind can see, and the dead can feel.  Lady Kindness welcomes those who are at the end of their lives and are suffering, welcoming them into her realm for which she can care for the souls for the rest of eternity."  Straightening her posture a bit, her voice seemed to pick up a bit as she continued, "People who suffer or despair should be comforted and be given comfort in their darkest of times, in their final moments.  For Death is the Ultimate Kindness one can give to those in their final moments of life." She spoke with full belief in her Kindness' message, more than willing to preach to helping give those that are suffering a final end.   (tagged)⏤ Nox Hattori

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[Nox Hattori]

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]Dark Side of the Blade [attr="class","rhythm"] In her experience, those with physical gifts whether it be build or beauty, both of which Megumi possessed, humility and obedience were rare. Instead, the walk-in was quick to agree to Nox’s demands when it came to training. Not missing the choice of the words “I vow,” the ronin’s head tilted slightly while maintaining that eye contact. ”I promise to hold you to that vow.” There was a mixture of playfulness and finality in her words. Strict with her teachings, but Megumi was different from the average student because of the woman’s sudden appearance and because Nox found her interesting. Perhaps that was why a bit of the woman’s natural personality cracked through the surface of the regimented sensei. Something about the soft intensity in Megumi’s eyes and the lack of hesitation in her words led Nox to believe her. She wanted to know if there was more to that intensity than her prim and proper exterior. Servitude to a mistress didn’t by definition make you weak. Nox supposed it depended on who the master was. Catching that smile and the bit of excitement that crept into her voice when asked about this Mistress and her message, it was Nox’s turn to fold her hands behind her back and listen. There was emotion in this woman and she wanted to let it flow. Learning that regardless of her servitude, Megumi was open to the ideals and perspectives of others. Kindness was the focus here, in all its facets and by the new student’s words, a part of the whole. One of the 14 fundamentals, this kindness that Megumi chose to embrace in the world, was but a part of something greater. Thinking she might have misread this one, the shift towards the end of her answer, acknowledging that death in her view was the greatest kindness, Nox found a small smirk curving her lips. She wanted to know more, she felt she was starting to understand this woman better. ”That is an interesting take on kindness. I will admit, I am fine with the beliefs of others, but do not agree when they try to force them on me.” Shrugging her shoulders, she waved her hand. ”Not that you are. I asked.” Shifting to lift her right hand, holding up two fingers, she continued. ”Two more questions, because now yah have me curious. You mentioned 14 fundamentals…does that mean you have 13 sisters walking around out there?” She asked with a glance past the woman’s shoulder, playfulness still in her tone before it faded for the second question. ”And you mentioned death. Do you take a life only when it is the last option or when you or your Lady think it is best?” The heavy question was an honest one and at the same time, a small test to see if Megumi’s honestly continued. (tagged)⏤ Megumi Shinsetsu

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[Megumi Shinsetsu]

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]Fundamentally Driven [attr="class","rhythm"] Having expunged a bit on her own beliefs, Megumi would feel the attention of Nox catch hold.  Her sensei, from what Megumi could believe, was rather entranced with the idea behind the new beliefs the young heretical priestess shared.  Specifically following the sect of Kindness, Megumi would watch Nox's lips curve into a smile.  Continuing this rather trained manner of speaking, she concluded that Death was the Ultimate Kindness. Nox would agree that it was an interesting take on kindness, as she seemed rather open about learning other beliefs as long as they weren't forced upon her.  Quickly clarifying that it didn't feel like Megumi had forced them upon her, to which the Kind Woman nodded, "Indeed."  The would hold two fingers up in front of the woman in order to get the student's attention, especially now that her sensei was interested behind Megumi's beliefs. The first would pertain to other Fundamentals, with an assumption being made on Nox's part when it became rather silly, and then a much more serious question was delved upon when it came to when Death is to be given as the Ultimate Kindness.  "Why certainly, both questions I do have answers for.  Though I must make a slight clarification..." "Out of the Fourteen Fundamentals, only Lady Kindness chooses a single being at any given time to accept her blessing upon this world.  In her words it is due to how death is inevitable in this world, as everyone will find comfort in Lady Kindness' warmth upon reaching her realm of Afterlife, hence not having such a dire need for vassals in the Realm of the Living," Which in the grand scheme of things was mighty convenient for Megumi's beliefs and delusions concerning these Fundamentals.  She then gave slight pause, slight uncertainty infecting her continued tone, "The remaining Thirteen operate far more vicariously within the Realm of the Living.  Whereupon they are far more Charitable in the amount of those they bless, at the expense of the the strength of such blessings.  So there could be many others blessed by the other Fundamentals, whereas I am tasked by Kindness to give comfort to those suffering and ensure the other Fundamentals act as one under the Authority."  Megumi would choose here to stop upon, as Nox was free to inquire more about it at her leisure. But the more heavy question would leave the young woman paused for a moment as she chose her words carefully, "I have not personally taken a life, for I have only been blessed by Kindness in the past month.  However, upon this hypothetical that will soon turn to reality, there are two answers.  The first would be in terms of duty, as I would only grant the Ultimate Kindness to those suffering and wish for an end.  Death is inevitable, and it is my duty to ensure those who are suffering find comfort in their final moments or, if they sincerely request it, would allow me to send them to my Mistress sooner." "Then comes the second answer, which is in terms of the Authority.  Those who seek to hinder humanities progress should be pruned from the world, whether they act against the interest of the greater humanity or reject the Fundamentals.  This also falls in the category of self-defense." Her voice would hold a serious tone at each mention of the Authority, almost in the same cadence of one more fearful or overtly respectful of a god.  But overall would keep as an even cadence as Megumi would follow Nox's guidance through the Dojo. (tagged)⏤ Nox Hattori

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[Nox Hattori]

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]Open Beliefs [attr="class","rhythm"] Curiously enough, only Kindness was embodied by a singular individual, Megumi in this case. The other thirteen fundamentals were spread throughout society in various quantities. Listening, understanding that by the woman’s own words, Megumi was different and exceptionally blessed by her Mistress. The Lady of Kindness operated differently and that set her apart, her avatar also apart. Uncertain if all of this was true or to what depth regardless of her interest in the uniqueness of it, Nox accepted the answer for what it was. Thinking she understood further, she realized she might have mistaken this “Mistress” as an ideal alongside potentially an actual individual. From her perspective, the beliefs of the woman were borderline cultish. Not that she planned to call her out on it. Cults or belief systems outside the norms of society tended to be observed through a skewed lens. Nox on the other hand, thought they should be free to thrive. Who was to rule over someone’s thoughts and beliefs? Considering herself a woman with no master in this world, she would not step on another in that way unless it directly benefited her. Then she made exceptions in defense of her own beliefs. However, when the term Authority was used, Nox’ nose crinkled some. She disliked that word and everything it represented in her life. Unsure how Megumi meant it, she decided not to question it at the moment. If any sniff of the authorities or anything close showed itself she would shut that down quickly. Megumi felt honest thus far though and if the woman was about to spring some sort of trap on her…well, Nox would ensure her head rolled from her shoulders immediately afterwards. That brought them to the question on taking a life. Megumi paused to think on that one, weighing her response internally before offering anything. Clever. Running your mouth too freely when it came to taking lives was a good way to warrant lots of unwanted attention. Nox herself had a history of underground activities, but she refrained from gloating about them much of the time, at least when not in the proper company. Clicking her tongue at the answer, head slowly nodding to the admittance that she was yet to take a life, but would when required to, the ronin could respect that. No psychopath or mad murderer, Nox also held no reserves about ending someone if it served her. ”Agreed. One must defend herself if presented a threat, regardless of the source in my opinion. I know that the standard view of heroics might suggest otherwise, but there is a reason those righteous voices speak so openly against violence when they are legally allowed to enact it.” A bit of her distaste for modern society leaking out, Nox let her smile reform after the statement. ”But I won’t bore you with my opinions on that. I will admit I am curious to meet this Mistress of yours…if she has physical form, but if she is from the beyond herself….I will wait until my time comes.” Probing a bit to finally nail it down if Megumi’s Mistress was physical or spiritual, Nox had turned away from the woman regardless. Heading to the rack, she reached for one of the small wooden training swords. ”Give me a few months of your time and I can ensure, if you have talent for it, you will know how to answer your ladies call with a blade as well as any other method. Fair?” She asked before she flipped the stick in her hand to offer the handle to Megumi. Less than judgmental of her client’s choices, different from the norm on the streets, Nox wouldn’t drag out the point. She believed she knew enough and was ready to begin should Megumi take the blade. ”Two hours. Three times a week. That is our schedule. The days can vary if you require it, but anything less than six hours a week and your progress will be slow. Understood?” Stepping back, this session different from her standard, uniform practice, she stripped out of the outer jacket of her outfit. Tossing it aside, left in a tight-fitting black tank top, Nox’s toned arms and shoulders were now exposed, proving her talk was backed up with years of conditioning as she reached for a wooden sword of her own. ”Now. Come at me so I can gauge your natural affinity for the blade.” From there she shifted sideways slightly, practice sword brought up and at an angle while she waited for Megumi to attack. (tagged)⏤ Megumi Shinsetsu

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[Megumi Shinsetsu]

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]From Megumi, to Mercy [attr="class","rhythm"] Upon sharing both of her answers, Nox seemed pleased for the most part.  Though, Megumi would admittedly be rather unaware of the discomfort caused by the mention of Authority.  A rather poignant belief that was deeply intertwined within the copious amounts of lore built within this odd belief of hers.  By all means it was rather cult-like, yet with the way she would share it with others without imposing on it Megumi was more than happy to let it be seen as such or potentially as a mythology.  For the Fundamentals existed whether someone believed in them or not, they still influenced the flow of humanity whether acknowledged or not.  Regardless, Nox would let loose some beliefs of her own in regards to the Hero System.  Eyebrows slightly raising at the thought, which was an argument that did have some merit within Megumi's thought processes, while at the same time she could come up with counter-arguments to such an ideal.  She would rather opt to keep her mouth shut and listen, to learn more about this woman's beliefs.  "It's no bother if you wish to relent, you have given me allowance in sharing my beliefs," Megumi assured her teacher, before Nox would continue on about her own curiosity towards a meeting with the Mistress.  "Ohhh?" A curious, pleasured hum left Megumi's lips as such a though came to both of their minds.  Several rash thoughts crossed her mind, but would hold off on them for now.  Soon they would finally reach a section of practical training, where Nox would require Megumi's time.  "I will make time for training, I give you my word," The student would vow, accepting the blade in hand. In ways it felt familiar yet foreign.  Holding it just the way Kindness had taught her within the Dream, though with it just being a simple sword and not the Trick Scythe her Lady had taught her two use it felt a bit lacking.  The sword felt comfortable in her hand, but that was about it.  Nox told Megumi to come after her, but would find an oddity as the cold skinned woman would hold the sword in one hand whilst holding the other in a prayer like position.  "You would meet Kindness in the Afterlife, but she has given me the blessing to take her form to act on her behest.  Allow me to show you her countenance," Megumi would offer as her voice would start to take a more ritualistic chat whilst uttering... "Please Do Not Fear The Reaper, Nor Her Envoy For Their Job; For We Are The Soul's Keepers, The Kind Danse Macabre." Each word that Megumi spoke started to cause the air to thin, frost starting to form fog in the air with the heat differential being cause.  Skin started to shift from a pale blue to a pitch black, with her bones seemingly being visible through her skin.  Markings formed along her face in the same fashion as sugar skulls, and the clothing would be enveloped in the woman's Soul Energy to be reshaped into the garments of Lady Death. Even the blade that Megumi was borrowing was affected, as the training sword would change from a typical wooden or bamboo color to that of a dark, black tone with the appearance of painted roses seemingly interlaced into the wood's grain [Flavor].  Taking on the appearance of her lady, Megumi had shown off her quirk to fall into the role of Mercy. "This is the appearance of Kindness, and she grants the ability to utilize what is called Soul Energy.  I apologize for the chills of the Underworld whilst I take on her appearance, and I apologize for one somewhat intrusive request of mine.  Whilst I take on my Mistress' likeness, I would ask you address me as Mercy," The Student would share, before attempting to slide forward toward Nox, holding the blade in a one-handed style as if she were using her Trick Scythe's collapsed form.  Going for a overhead strike, Mercy would apply a crescent shape curve to the strike path to aim for the side of Nox's neck. Fully confident in her teacher's ability to defend. (tagged)⏤ Nox Hattori,

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[Nox Hattori]

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]Way of the Blade [attr="class","rhythm"] Megumi said nothing to chastise Nox’s shared views. Honestly, it was refreshing compared to the opposition she often encountered. Too many in the world believed the rhetoric of the masses, the establishments that ruled and set rules for all. Nox preferred her own path in life, one that might cross the lines of legal and illegal, but in return granted her all freedoms. A criminal by many standards, the swordswoman considered herself a free spirit. Megumi at least, free and open in her own beliefs, did nothing to squash what it was the ronin was selling. On top of that she agreed to commit her time. Once more offering her word as a binding agreement, Nox was ready to hold it to her loosely. As serious as she sounded, the slightly chaotic woman was known to allow exceptions when she deemed the subject worthy of them. Nothing further came on the woman’s mistress, not at the moment or beyond the small sound of curious pleasure. Pleased with that alone, for the time being, Nox figured it was indeed time to shift to the reason Megumi was here in the first place. Stepping back to take her stance as her newest student took the wooden training sword, Nox’ brow raised when Megumi offered to show her ladies “countenance.” Nodding acceptance, fine with letting the woman show off whatever she wished, the prayer or ritualistic words were a surprise second only to the transformation that overtook Megumi. The air in the dojo shifted, the very air chilled as Nox saw her breath escape in small, light puffs. A few of the hairs along her neck rising with excitement, Nox’s golden eyes sparkled alongside the smile that formed on her face as Megumi shifted like the temperature. Gone was her soft blue skin and replaced by black, bones either visible or projected onto the surface. Even her outfit transformed with her appearance, far more fitting for the new look. And lastly, the very blade in her hand shifted in color and design, that last part a straight shot after Nox’s heart. Explaining this was her Lady’s gift, a manifestation in a quirk, the information came with a small request. ”As you wish, Mercy.” Obliging the name change for she respected individuality in most forms. Then, without further prompting, she came forward. Tracking her movements, catching the swing and crescent shape to the strike, Nox shifted her arm and tilted the wooden sword in her hand to intercept. Deflecting it, for it wasn’t an attempt at a true lethal blow, she felt the strength behind it though. ”Fluid form. I can work with that.” Stepping right, circling the taller woman, hands up in the air for a moment to feel the cool touch, she cocked her head again at Mercy. ”Now, defend, Mercy.” With that Nox stepped in from her left, sword slapping in for Mercy’s side then she stepped left as she withdrew the blade before stabbing it back in, this time higher for the woman’s shoulder. Timed strikes, giving Mercy time to react, the idea was to test how she reacted now if she could block or parry perfectly. As she struck she spoke. ”This soul energy of yours, can you utilize it in offensive ways or to enhance a blade?” She wanted to know, could it be used in combat or to enhance her training. Nox’s own quick could, but she was yet to reveal that. (tagged)⏤ Megumi Shinsetsu

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[Megumi Shinsetsu]

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]Even without my scythe... [attr="class","rhythm"] Having transformed using her Danse Macabre quirk, the young woman standing before Nox seemed a bit more unleashed.  Able to stand in a much more determined pose that still held that air of elegance, she would request a slight indulgence in being addressed as Mercy by her teacher.  Nox had obliged, calling her Mercy which caused Mercy's smile to open a bit, teeth almost seemed like it shined thanks to the color contrast between it and her skin. She held the transformed training sword and attacked as instructed by her current teacher, taking a nice fluid movement in the same way it would have as a scythe.  There was definitely some sort of miscommunication as it didn't land as well as it should've, at least to Mercy's own mind.  To Nox it was shockingly more strong than one might've expected from a complete, untrained amateur.  Still inexperienced, but above a normal civilan. Nox had caught the swing and pushed it away, circling around the woman.  The teacher would absolutely feel that the air around Mercy became colder and colder the closer she was in proximity to the tall student.  That didn't stop Nox as she instructed Mercy to defend.  Taking a step backward, she would pull the blade back whilst watching Nox's step forward.  Keeping track of the blade, Mercy would hold the blade to parry and push the first strike away. Then out of instinct, she would move her second hand to move an invisible staff or pole in the way of the next shoulder strike.  Finding nothing there, the second strike would land and Megumi winced in pain.  Realizing her blunder, she had to unlearn some of the fake muscle memory built up from the Trick Scythe training until she has someone build it.  Regardless she would follow up with parry and parry, pushing the blade away whilst listening to Nox inquire the usage of the Soul Energy. "Quite.  As Long.  As you.  Permit," Mercy would respond in between each parries, as the air seemed to flash frozen as the Soul Energy was imbued into the wooden training sword.  The wooden sword she held would start to drain heat as well, at a far greater intensity that Mercy herself as it would flash freeze both of the swords together.  Then with a step forward, the tall Prophet of Death would attempt to do a bold palm press into the center of Nox's chest.  Aiming to leave a cold print without overtly freezing or flash freezing her teacher's skin.   (tagged)⏤Nox Hattori,

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[Nox Hattori]

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]Hot and Cold [attr="class","rhythm"] Nox felt the first of her strikes defended against by Mercy, proving that she knew how to maneuver with the sword in her hand. The second one slapped the tall woman. No effort to actually hurt her, that not the point of this exercise or the craft at all, Nox kept up her mini assault. With a new pupil, even one as interesting as Megumi, Nox was unsure on what she even had for a base skillset. Proper with her manners, polite with how she addressed a woman she barely knew, and forward enough to not cower like so many others, the teacher saw what she wanted. That same forwardness and Nox’s allowance of the woman’s free quirk use awarded the ronin with a deeper example of what Mercy could do. She felt the coolness in the air, the continued drop in temperature, but she thought it cosmetic above all else. Then their swords froze together. Small smirk evident on her face, thinking the application of this Soul Energy useful with a blade, she soon felt that hand pressed to her chest. Cold radiated across her torso, she let her smirk turn into a smile now. ”Impressive. Can I assume it lets you access more than these cool, icy elements?” Head tilted some, she then decided to show a bit of her own talents. ”I have my own ways to enhance my swordplay.” Hand still on her own blade, all she required was a simple word. ”Ignite.” With the command, her wooden blade did as she commanded it and began to burn. The flames weren’t out of control, quite minimal in fact, just enough to cover the wooden sword, but also enough to melt the ice that bound them together. Pulling the weapon free, she stepped back and took a look at it, watching the wood crackle for a moment before she let her focus wane…and the fire rapidly diminished to nothing. ”I think in a few ways, if this works out that is, we can benefit one another. Would you agree, Mercy?” In this world for herself mostly, Nox saw potential here and something she might…take advantage of in the same way Mercy would utilize her skills to better her own. Not the type to openly use and dump someone without reason, the ronin did look for what she could use to better her goals and station. First though, the training that was promised. ”Again.” She ordered as Nox picked up another training sword, motioning for Mercy to come at her. It was going to be a busy and productive day. (tagged)⏤ Megumi Shinsetsu

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[Megumi Shinsetsu]

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[attr="class","really"] [attr="class","exhausted"]A Tool to be Honed [attr="class","rhythm"] Having stepped in with the frosted blade, the two would clash as both blades would freeze together.  Nox was impressed with the little implement, as Mercy would hold back her palm thrust for the moment to answer the query, "It is not.  Souls are by nature lacking in heat, hence why Kindness takes care to give them warmth and comfort in the afterlife."  The acolyte would attempt to continue the palm thrust, only to find Nox uttering the word 'Ignite' and caused her blade to burn. Mercy's pupils dilated a little bit, though still seemed demure through rigorous amounts of emotional training.  With their blades melted away from one another, Nox would move out of range of the frosted palm touch.  Slowly pulling herself back into stance, the Death-touched woman would give pause and watch the flames whittle away.  Her teacher would go on to talk about a partnership of sorts that could go on between the Master and Student.  Such a proposition would go well in the grand scheme of Lady Kindness' machinations and Megumi's own delusions.  With a head tilt and a smile, Mercy would pledge, "My loyalty already lies with you, and it is within my belief that our fates run parallel.  You may use me as a tool just as Lady Death herself would, as long as our agreement to hone my edge is held.  I shall give warning if our paths my divert as my life belongs to Kindness itself; but until then I agree to such notions, Sensei Nox."  Full submission and even an admission to being a tool to be utilized, Mercy was fully injecting herself into Nox's own lifestyle.  While naive herself about the world at large, Death's Apostle would see an importance to making ally's with someone as well-versed as Nox.  The sturdiness and strength of the Ronin alone informed the priestess of her capabilities being beyond the norm, plus an open mindset towards quirk usage and finding ways to criticize the world's systems at large...  There was more to Nox that set her apart from the standard teachers, and Mercy/Megumi saw it as fate to have found such a fine sensei. At the instructions to come at her again, Mercy would move forward with yet another strike.  This time opting for a complete overhead strike that would come swinging down towards Nox.  And if connecting with wood, Mercy would step backward with a reverse thrust, before stepping in once more with an upward vertical strike.  Continuing with alternating practice swings between the two, as Mercy continued to exert herself in a way to push past her limits and keep an open mind towards learning new skills.   (tagged)⏤ Nox Hattori,

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