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Post by Richard Ombradellupo on Feb 11, 2009 0:28:55 GMT -5
By a little cottage just north of Dublin, Ireland and rabbit fought with all its strength against the trap it found itself in. Frantic for its life it continued to fight pausing only to check for predators. The sound of a dog's bark made it all more in a panic as sensed its doom coming ever closer. A snap of a twig near by halted its attempt at freedom, What was that? it wondered. More footsteps; the dog was getting closer. Knowing its life was close to a end the rabbit fought against its constraints one last time hoping by some grace it would be freed.
The fire inside the cottage cracked with life as Richard added additional wood to its heated hearth. Richard turned to the door as it was pushed open by his long time friend and companion. The husky dog walk proudly to its master; a dead rabbit in its jaws, the fruits of today's hunt.
"What do you got there girl, did we caught something in one of our traps?"
Richard reached out its hand as the dog dropped the rabbit just shy of his palm.
"Don't worry I will cook this up for you."
Richard went to the kitchen with the rabbit and began to prepared it to be cooked. While he was there he checked on his own dinner. Good nothings burning at least. Richard went to the sink to wash off the cutlery and looked out the window to the city of Dublin. Alot has changed in so little of a time, its hard to imagine its still the same city. Richard's dog, sitting at the fireplace began to bark with anticipation.
"Hold your horses there girl its almost ready."
Richard looked once more to the city, there was no denying what he felt within his heart. Something is coming.
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Post by Yuki Tatsumi on Feb 11, 2009 0:48:43 GMT -5
Yuki knocked at the door, wondering if there is anyone inside. According to her sources, there is a white rose member residing here. Part of a leader's job is to know the members, and as such, she was paying him a quick visit. While wondering if he was going to be one of those people who dislike her being a leader due to being inexperienced in a leadership role, Yuki unconsciously began pacing around the entrance.
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Post by Richard Ombradellupo on Feb 11, 2009 0:56:29 GMT -5
Richard had his feet up and eating enjoying the fire when a knock on the door stole his attention. His dog quickly looked up. Richard watched as the dog just looked, didn't bark that the visitor. I am guessing then its a friend, or at least not an enemy. Richard set down his meal and got up.
"Coming!"
Richard quietly went to the door and, ever cautious, opened it just enough to see who it was. As he looked upon the lady he could only assume there was nothing to be worried from her so he open the door more.
"Hello, is there anything i can help you with?"
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Post by Yuki Tatsumi on Feb 11, 2009 1:04:27 GMT -5
"Oh hello. You are a member of the White Roses, correct? I just stopped by to get to know the members better." A sudden gust of wind blew just as Yuki finished her greeting, and she shuddered a little. After a fairly short pause, she asked, "Did I come at a bad time? I can always come back later."
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Post by Richard Ombradellupo on Feb 11, 2009 1:19:01 GMT -5
"Yes i would be a white rose member."
Richard noticed the wind but didn't feel to much of the due to the door. However he did notice the affect it had on the woman.
"No of course this isn't a bad time."
Richard opened the door fully and his dog watch to see what was going on.
"Please come in i was just having dinner."
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Post by Yuki Tatsumi on Feb 11, 2009 19:38:25 GMT -5
Yuki smiled a little, and said, "Thanks." As she got in, her gaze eventually turned to the dog. Glancing around nervously, she asked, "The dog doesn't bite, does it?" She had never been good around animals, and to be truthful, she is kind of freaked out by them. At a closer look though, the dog doesn't seem to that scary, but it's better to be safe than sorry in these situations.
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Post by Richard Ombradellupo on Feb 11, 2009 20:44:32 GMT -5
"Only if you had long floppy ears or malicious intent towards me, and since she never growled once when you were at the door, I believe its safe to say she won't."
Richard turned and headed into the main room of the house.
"So, how has the White Roses been doing lately?"
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Post by Yuki Tatsumi on Feb 11, 2009 21:06:59 GMT -5
After the assurance, Yuki kneeled down and petted the dog. It seems to be well behaved, and for that, she was a little relieved. Glancing over at the male, she replied in a relatively depressed tone, "Not going so good, I am afraid. We have the fewest bases, and we are in dire need of more good duelists."
She stood up from her crutch and extended her hand towards him for a handshake, "Yuki, by the way, your name?"
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Post by Richard Ombradellupo on Feb 12, 2009 0:14:51 GMT -5
Richard quickly glanced at her palm then took it and shook, he wasnt against it but in truth didn't quite expect it, there was a reason he stayed out of the city.
"So let me guess, you are reorganizing the White Roses and are hunting for more duelist ad well as bringing back the other war horses? Something like that?"
Looks think i was right, something is coming...... this might be fun.
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Post by Yuki Tatsumi on Feb 12, 2009 0:46:45 GMT -5
Yuki smiled and said, "Perceptive, that's a good quality to have. Yeah, bringing some good duelists back to the White Rose ranks would be excellent." After saying that, she went back to give some attention to the dog before turning her attention back to him, "Of course, I am not going to force you, it's going to be your decision if you want to or not."
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Post by Richard Ombradellupo on Feb 12, 2009 18:07:29 GMT -5
"I had already said yes when i opened the door and let you in."
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Post by Yuki Tatsumi on Feb 12, 2009 18:53:44 GMT -5
Keeping the smile on her face, Yuki said, "Yeah, but it's better to get a direct confirmation for situations like these." She glanced over at the male before adding, "I guess I will be seeing you more often soon."
As soon as she said that, a thought crossed her mind, "If it would not be too rude to ask, how good of a duelist do you think you are?" While it is good to socialize with the fellow white rose members, it is also important to know their strengths as well, and now is as good a time as any to ask.
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Post by Richard Ombradellupo on Feb 12, 2009 19:10:44 GMT -5
"Is that a challenge to test my skills then?"
Richard smirked, he had not dueled in quite some time and since that is how the different factions fought; he should start getting back into the swing of things.
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Post by Yuki Tatsumi on Feb 12, 2009 19:16:13 GMT -5
"As the saying goes, action is worth a thousand words. So yes, I suppose that it is." Yuki activated the hologram program and as it took effect, she lifted her hand up in the air to catch the materializing staff that her Deck Master has. When it's all said and done, Yuki has taken the form of the Ice Master.
Giving him a nod to signify that she is ready for the duel, she asked, "Now, who should go first?"
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Post by Richard Ombradellupo on Feb 12, 2009 19:22:30 GMT -5
Richard shook his head as he leaned up against the fireplace.
"Haven't you heard the term; Location, location, location. Lets take this outside please."
Richard looked at his dog as to give a silent command, then headed outside the door and stood in the open yard out front for the woman.
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