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Mon Jan 22, 2018 7:32 pm

Tsubine Koezuka

Okay, even Tsubine had to admit that maybe this change of leadership should have taken a bit longer than it did. She should have been able to meet these people she was now leading. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Tsubine was thrust into this like a NASCAR tire thrusts into a chain-link fence. And boy, this tire was going to cause a lawsuit. Tsubine was determined to do her best here—an organization she once thought bit off more than it could chew. Of course, she was proven right in the end. It only made her more confident in her ability to lead it. Before anyone had arrived, Tsubine had put in an order to fix any erroneously-placed letters—specifically A. That was her first order of business.

Her second was to do a meet-and-greet. "Midori is going to freak out when she learns of this..." There was no doubt in Tsubine's mind Midori already knew. Erika was the first to know though. That was her right. Erika hadn't made a decision as to whether she was going to join yet, but Tsubine couldn't force her to follow. It'd be worse than the whole "Let's get you a therapist" debacle. "Therapist" was "the T-word" now. But their familial issues weren't the Vanguard's issues. Needless to say, the familial issues were easier to fix than the Vanguard's.

Tsubine was going to do her best with it. Perhaps having someone who had prior experience leading an organization far larger than the Vanguard would help. That's what both she and Hayden were counting on. Tsubine had found an (unsurprisngly) empty conference hall. Tsubine was going to meet with the officials of the Vanguard. She wanted ot meet with the people who actually commanded the soldiers, the doctors, the spies, etc. She didn't have time to meet all of the personnel. She wanted to meet the ones who could pass down the message of "Hey, we like the new leader" down and not be seen as a propaganda machine.

Tsubine had been introduced very briefly. In fact, her stint as Captain-Commander hadn't been mentioned. She'd have to rectify that. ...And a lot of other things. Mainly the fact that she basically came out of nowhere and was named replacement without ever stepping foot in the organization. This was, honestly, going to be a pain in the ass. So Tsubine stood away from the door enough to avoid getting charged without warning. There was a U-shaped table around her. Well, it was actually multiple tables attached together. She had probably placed too many seats, but better to have too many than too few. But these seats would have little else to do until the attendees began to file in.

Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:33 pm

Source: League of Legends — Song: Seconds

"What?"

That's the rumor, she heard from the poor soldier on the other side of the mess table. He'd flinched at the sudden spike in her voice, but otherwise had long gotten use to Kimiyo's vivacity. They were not quite friends, just acquaintances who tended to hang out around the same area in the recreation room. She didn't know how it had come to this, but she was just now figuring out that the change of command had finally gone through. Oh, she'd been thinking about starting a fiasco with the seat of power for some time, but only because nobody was discussing anything with her. She was but a lowly soldier who apparently could only figure things out by hearsay.

Her palm slammed into the table without the least bit of restraint exercised; there was no mercy upon the table as it instantly snapped in two and collapsed with a loud ratchet. The speed at which she stood up bent the seat backwards as well, despite being bolted to the table with industrial-grade metal. The entire thing was destroyed with her expression of anger; fury overwhelmed her features and her aura radiated out like a fire. The others in the room stared at her with mixed looks of confusion, fear, and disconcert. Only after a few moments of taking in the repercussions of her wrath did Kimiyo reluctantly compose herself, swallowing uncomfortably.

"Sorry," she breathed out, before rapidly turning away and stamping out of the room. The white jacket she wore over her shoulders flapped behind her as she rushed through the hall, moving at something between a run and a walk. There was a brimming intensity to her footsteps that could be heard down the corridors before she was seen. The kind of pace that made others want to keep out of the way. Just a soldier like any of them, but her presence...

Needless to say, though her thoughts were muddled she knew her feet were instinctively taking her towards the Reagent General's office. It wasn't until her senses picked up on the potent spiritual pressure elsewhere—the conference hall—that Kimiyo finally gained clarity. She changed directions and honed in on that presence, the one she knew to be unfamiliar amongst the otherwise homely bunker that she had come to know. For that was the crux of the woman's indignation. What was a Gotei reaper doing down here with the officials of Earth? Had Hayden gone mad, or was the truth beyond her? She really didn't know anything.

Though her eyes were open and stared forward, she was blinded to her surroundings. She briskly rushed through the tight passageways, knocking into several different people who seemed to be heading in the same direction. She didn't apologize or even acknowledge them, regardless of whether they lamented her disrespect of their space. Some probably bested her in authority a few levels, but the Miyakes had never really cared about such tiers. She was acting as she would, forcing her way to the truth as her gut told her to. She could not continue serving in her right mind until she got to the truth of this matter.

The door to the room whined as its hinges strained; the force at which Kimiyo thrust it open was concerning, showing she was not in total control of her emotions nor her strength. She would be the first to arrive at this Tsubine's meeting despite never being called for it. Then seeing a woman she'd never before seen in her life, and knowing that it was a Shinigami now representing Earth's foremost world defense... Indeed, the question on her mind was why this one didn't just stay with the 'Soul Society' doing whatever they do up there.

Gritting her teeth and balling her hands up into fists, she thought about a dozen other questions or statements she could be yelling aloud right now, without actually committing on anything. She just stood there for the most part on the precipice of exploding, yet reeling herself back. Again, she was forced to suppress herself in the pretense of maturity. This was not how it was supposed to go.

"I'm going to be a part of this meeting," she seethed, as the only thing she could manage without outright detonating. Gripping one of the nearby chairs, she yanked it out with a scraping noise against the ground, before finally taking her seat at the table. The new 'Reagent General' would be privy to Kimiyo's judgmental glare while she awaited for the rest to arrive.

Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:59 pm

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Needless to say Chifuyu wasn't pleased about this situation, she was actually quite angry but her pretty features showed nothing but the usual stoic face that the Warden was known for. So when it was announced that a new leader had in fact been decided, which she had no heard about but instead got to find out like everyone else she was not pleased. The young woman rarely saw herself getting mad but this was a special circumstance.

Idiot. What is wrong with that stupid man, choosing this woman? Does he want a fucking mutiny.

Her blue eyes were closed for the most part, trying her best to keep herself focused and in a good state of mind. It wasn't working, things were descending into chaos. The exact thing that people like Adam thrived on. Keeping everything in order was already hard enough with Hayden stepping down and claiming he was making a list of candidates, a list she never recalled seeing and also a list that she would never have imagined included this woman.

"You're fucking kidding me. This is the a terrible choice of candidate"

The Yuudeshi mastermind had requested some old files from her cousin in the Gotei United, Zeda and her stayed on good terms with their interest in technology and science, he was more than happy to give her some information about Tsubine pre-zero division and also her disappearance. Not to mention she was aware of her history with her father and uncle. That meant nothing at the moment though, Tsubine could've been one of Shadin's floozies and she still would've treated her the same.

Keeping her eyes closed seemed a mistake, she promptly found an outraged soldier push past her and get a sigh out of her but when she realised where Kimiyo was going she smiled as she realised how useful this might actually be. To have someone represent the grunts and cogs of this machine, soliders were essential and they could not be ignored. Kimiyo deserved some sway and so she arrived less than a minute after Kimiyo who had made herself at home but Chifuyu would gesture at her.

"She stays. Impromptu yes, but we might as well have someone to represent the soldiers and not the squad leaders perspective."

It was a statement, looking at Tsubine to dare her to oppose Chifuyu's statement. She took a seat next to the outraged Miyake, taking a moment to fix her hair before leaning forward like a bird of prey with her hands locked together and supporting her chin. She wouldn't speak, no for now this conversation would only start when everyone had arrived. That was the only way this starts however her gaze was anything but friendly nor was it hostile. There was an neutral hostility to her glare that was focused on this whole situation.

"What's your name anyway?"

She directed the question at Kimiyo, in front of Chifuyu was a small folder. It wouldn't be hard for one to assume what it was. It was everything that Chifuyu could obtain on the woman sitting at the table with the less than pleased soldiers. Inside there was certain things that she had loaded, a former Captain-Commander? Yes from over three centuries ago and also a rather big black spot. She had disappeared for a few years, disregarding her post as a Royal Guard and gave no indication to her whereabouts, now that would be something that was going to be brought up. Why would Hayden choose a woman who had literally no explanation for the blank period recently, for all Chifuyu knew she was friendly with Kin. But that was extreme given her previous encounters with Zin and Shadin.

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Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:44 pm

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Artist: Undertale OST - Song: Your Best Friend - Word Count: 914

His voice echoed far before his presence was even within the drab meeting room that tsubine had come to meet them within. It’s power not directed at the woman who had bumped into her. Nor directed at tsubine because of the fact that neither had done anything to warrant such a stern action from the first of the unknown. Rather it was chifuyu that would feel an oceanic force press down upon her as coupled with those words, a dry and ancient sigh preceded them, as if he was tired of dealing with all these random people who either let their ego’s or their sense of entitlement guide them.

”Must i remind you that this Terrible Candidate you are so apt to be rude towards is now your superior officer?”

He wasn’t rude to chifuyu, nor demeaning as he didn’t feel that he had to treat her as a child. That being said, order was a necessary evil for organizations like these to thrive and function. He wasn’t going to let a meeting, an important meeting at that be mucked up because of the fact that someone had a less than civil and quite frankly personal opinion that could be voiced at a much better, and quite frankly more appropriate time than now. Thus with those thoughts in mind, chifuyu would probably out of everyone here understand how disappointed the ancient known as blackheart was of her actions and showcasing before the person who would in the future be
leading the protectors of the earth.

However as the sound of footsteps finally could be discerned, and the door itself opened, a large man had walked within the room, his dual colored hair and heterochromatic eyes both visible, and noticeably glancing at the member of the initiative who had quite brazenly barged their way into the meeting. His left hand shifting up to cup the side of his neck, an obvious action stemming from his displeasure at chifuyu yet again for the second comment that had left her mouth. Even if this meeting wasn’t the best place to air his thoughts, he knew that if he let this slide, per chifuyu’s entitled nature she would probably end up making this very mistake again when it counted rather than here where the repercussions of such oversights would be negligible at best.

” And may i add that it is because of those rabble that was can run our organization effectively and continue to carry out the mission we all have sworn to uphold with every ounce of our beings? Do not demean them, Chifuyu.”

With that stern, but also constructively worded criticism finally had left his lips the unknown stopped at the round table and rather than stand like the group of them had been doing thus far and pulled out a chair and sat in it. This action would not be rude, nor would it be condescending to any of them, but rather it was a silent affirmation of atleast what _he_ came here for. As he glanced up at tsubine, a cordial smile graced his lips as he first said in an apologetic tone.

”I apologies on behalf of the vanguard for the rather coarse treatment you’ve been given thus far Tsubine, Hayden told me that you would be taking over his position.”

Crisp, sweet and to the point, he didn’t mince words before he tapped his finger lightly on the table before he let those words sink in, that small smile widening only fractionally before he segwayed into what he wanted to say before his thoughts had been derailed by the less than professional behavior of his peers.

”I also would like to say welcome to the vanguard, and i look forward to working with you.”

Now with all that said and done this meeting seemed to be off to a fairly well start.

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Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:42 pm

Ringo didn't have much input to give on the situation as he found a place near the back to observe the situation. Resting his zanpakuto's blade against his shoulder casually. He leaned against the wall and pulled both arms from his sleeve. It was an interesting venture to hear everyone speak. Some people complained and argued about the choice. It was a different animal the Clan was. Tsubasa would just kill objectors in the old days of it. Did he feel surprised about the situation or have a reason to object? Not really, she had a reputation and it did speak well for her. Couldn't do any worse than the previous leaders. They both had their faults but so did everyone truthfully. It was eventful, to say the least watching the other members. Becoming a Boros Guard had been an interesting change in pay scale from nothing. Grant it Ringo was used to just sleeping and observing the situation. Among those present, he likely had the least amount of objecting to doing. Fact is he'd been painfully aware of the Vanguard's position.

Azure Iramasha was the leader that drew a lot of attention. Given his altercations with Shadow Fall in Iceland and the Moon. It was two devastating losses that didn't leave much to learn. In truth, he thought they were important lessons Hayden did take note of. But Hayden's problem became his country. This in a way did harm them slightly but benefited them too. So as far as he could tell Tsubine Koezuka couldn't hurt as a leader. She was a safe choice in terms of her reputation and her accomplishments. As to those who would wonder his thoughts on the former Unabara Leader. He didn't get involved in that stuff, he was called a black sheep for a reason. Ringo chose to not get himself involved in all of that. But this event did mark something that could make the Vanguard stronger. The question fell to the Warden's and Unknown how they'd act. The Boros Guard had a pretty simple job and it was to protect Karakura. Since that job did let him slack off and do little work.

It did pay off that he could come and observe this. The only bummer was he'd forgotten the popcorn for this shop. He figured this would certainly ruffle some feathers here and there. But they were intelligent people and capable. So the only thing left to do was watch and observe. Didn't really require the Boros Leader to say or do anything. Why get involved where your business isn't needed. Truthfully after taking a look at Tsubine. He did approve, adding one more beautiful woman to the Vanguard couldn't hurt. They were losing in the good-looking women department. Drink sake and chase beautiful women were the advice Kyoraku-sama once gave him. The meeting did hold a certain level of promise for the future for them. Ringo didn't mind that part he'd remain just in case. He did have a second duty outside of protecting Karakura. Defending the Regent head from any sort of trouble while she was here. This was his place to call home and the noise and mess wouldn't be welcome.

So three beautiful women in a meeting together with one half burnt looking fellow. This was indeed a heavenly job he'd been given. He brought some sake to his lips smiling as he observed this situation. His emerald eyes scanning each one closely. Sure he was pale and a bit sickly looking due to the photon poisoning. He'd not cured himself of that yet as he felt the bracelet around his wrist. It wasn't enough to just come here and witness it. But drinking and enjoying the show was something he could do. He'd come to take over for some Quincy guy who vanished. Though not surprising if you asked him, that species did that rather often. Vanishing seemed to be their magic trick of the century. He shifted his body slightly as he observed the gathering of lovely women in order. Tsubine-chan, Chifuyu-Chan, and Kimiyo-chan respectively. Blackheart was an interesting fellow and did have the most responsible reaction. For his taste anyways as he poured himself more sake. Nothing demanded the Boros Guard leader's full involvement yet. They were amongst themselves at the moment.

Some of them may not have even noticed him arriving and taking a seat. Ringo did lack that presence that called a room. Though he did have a reputation for being acceptably good with a zanpakuto. He smiled a bit leaning his frame back against the nearest wall a bit further. This was what one called a truly interesting show to observe. Operah and all of that nonsense be damned. He was waiting for someone to come out and start saying Jerry, Jerry or some nonsense. This could be an amusing little gathering from what he saw.

Thu Jan 25, 2018 9:32 pm

Tsubine Koezuka

Tsubine had expected some hostility. The keyword there being "some." When half of the assemblage was exuding enough anger to be felt, she felt a bit overwhelmed. What the hell had Hayden left her with? No matter, she'd have to fix it. She'd have to prove to them that she was a good choice. Maybe not the best, nor the right choice. But she was a good, solid choice. The first to arrive was the most outwardly angry of the group. Or at least, she was being excessively critical. Again, Tsubine could not blame this woman for it.

Tsubine affirmed her allowance to stay, although something told her that an order to leave would only be accomplished with multiple guards holding her down. "I have no arguments with that." The second to arrive wasn't angry, but cold. Tsubine had seen that coldness before... More than that, Tsubine saw familiar features in Chifuyu's face. So this is one of the Yuudeshi. That at least narrowed down who one of the attendees was. Tsubine thought she recognized the face of the first woman too, but it would have been from a "notable members" memo. All of those names started blurring together at this point. But seriously, what was up with this assumption Tsubine was going to be kicking people out? In response to the challenge, Tsubine smiled warmly. "You don't have to worry, I'm allowing her to stay."

Blackheart was the only other member she recognized. That was because he was currently the only member of the Unknown. Plus, his hair was exceptionally distinct. Sure some people had eyes of different color, but Tsubine could count on her hand the amount of people with two hair colors she'd seen. "While your apology is noted, I do not think it is warranted. It is natural for people to have issues with a new leader. This meeting is to help with that." Tsubine nodded and turned to the rest of the Vanguard assemblage. "And to all of you, I am looking forward to working with you—even those that have chosen not to attend."

Now with four notables present, Tsubine felt it was OK to start. Shatari Yuudeshi was one Tsubine knew, so Tsubine felt that one could be smoothed over. Jian Yijun was the one Tsubine didn't know about, but she had a gut feeling he would not attend. In order to keep the room from falling into deadly silence, she decided to continue. "Okay, so I notice that not all of our Wardens are here... But I don't want to keep you all waiting in silence." Mainly because I feel like I'm in a room with two hungry lions. "I am Tsubine Koezuka. I'm... honestly not sure what all the former Regent-General has said of me, so I assume I might as well start with the beginning."

"I have experience with leading large organizations, especially in times of crisis. I served as the Captain of the Fifth Division of the Gotei Thirteen following Sousuke Aizen's rebellion. During the conflict with Ender in the early 2000s, I received a battlefield promotion to Captain-Commander. I served there until about 2100. I was then promoted to the Zero Division—the Royal Guard of the Soul King. I served there until 5 years ago, whereupon I left due to personal reasons." Tsubine let that hang briefly before continuing. "I can tell that my appointment has upset some of you—and I apologize for that. I don't plan on any major shakeups, so the current chain of command will remain the same."

"The Vanguard has had a rough time from my understanding. I'm not going to go on about how I should be fixing the mistakes of the past or what-have-you. I want to focus on the Vanguard's future. But right now, the future is making sure that I can resolve any issues you all have with my leadership. That's why I'm giving you all the open floor right now. I want to make sure your questions are answered and your concerns noted. This way I can be the best leader I can be here—and not for my sake, but for your sake as well. A poor leader will ruin an organization no matter how many stellar members it has within." And so, Tsubine left the floor open for the first person to speak up...

Fri Jan 26, 2018 11:05 pm

Source: League of Legends — Song: Seconds

As Tsubine was the one she faced, she was the one who bore witness to Kimiyo's alternating expressions—all of them different shades of the same displeasure. Her surroundings lie as the catalyst to the changes; each time somebody walked in and added their own piece to current state of affairs, the Miyake's face seemed to scrunch up more, or scowl deeper, or glare harder. Though none of it was directly caused by Tsubine, it was she this all seemed to be targeted at. Kimi was absorbing the acidity of the air and projecting it all at the new Vanguard leader in a concentrated beam.

Kimiyo might have been familiar with the grunts and soldiers down in the mud, as some would have already figured out here, but she couldn't well say she was all too versed with the higher rungs of authority in this organization. Despite that, here she remained, forcing herself into a congress that she didn't belong in, because she felt like she needed to stick her hand in their business now. For that reason, at any time, the higher authorities could voice their disapproval and have her kicked out... at the behest of the consequences such a move would have.

It all depended on how they valued her, she supposed.

But if they were up for allowing her to participate, then her stance would become vocal quickly enough. All they had to do was look at her face to see just how 'doubtful' she was of Hayden's choice this time. It seemed to be a recent trend, actually, butting heads with him and his choices since she returned. She longed for the days when Azure ran the show; the one who recruited her here in the first place.

Her own piece finally came right after the bipolar-lookin' kid finished, triggered like a match to oil thanks to something he said. When she finally sat up and opened her mouth, a vicious tone rushed out to fill the air. "That... that's the problem here, 'Welcome to the Vanguard'?" she pointed at the boy as if incriminating him, though he was not the true culprit. "We are just welcoming somebody into our midst—the Vanguard, security of Earth—and she already outranks us. Somebody probably no one here has met... we're supposed to fall in line without doubt in our minds? The position's been outsourced."

That wasn't the only problem, oh no. Kimiyo was just in such an enraged state that it was hard for her to maintain an inside voice, or coherently organize her thoughts. It would be too easy to just start ranting at this point, damn the meeting. What was actually difficult was shutting up and letting somebody explain away this mess they've been dropped in. She wondered how many people could do that; if it's been discussed with anyone else just yet or if everybody was just learning about it after the position had already been settled by... only Hayden and this chick, she guessed.

At last the meeting had to start, for Tsubine to step in and try to alleviate the discontent fostered by mostly herself. The first question would be answered right out of the gate: Who was Tsubine? Apparently a former Captain Commander of the Gotei. Kimiyo may not have been enlightened to positions of foreign organizations, but she well knew how important that one was. Even so, hearing her recite her resume and list her various accomplishments did little for her. Because that's all they were given. That, and the outlook of 'hey, it might be bad now but let's focus on the future.' It was the type of explanation a public relations manager might give out, to calm the masses. It left so many concerns unanswered.

"Questions? Okay, then, how about this one..." She paused for effect, using the time to properly word her thoughts before speaking. Something that really ran her main concern home. "My question is, say we had the technology to bring back an old successful leader in history to run their country again. Let's go with Bismarck, Otto Von Bismarck. We revive him from the dead, put him back in his prime, and set him up in charge of Germany. Do you think it'd see prospering times again?"

It was intended to be a rhetorical question, of course, to which the answer was no. The key here was context, to put it simply. A Bismarck from the past suddenly thrust into the world of today would fail, for all the knowledge and expertise he built up during his life would be decrepit in this theoretical experiment. It did not account for the future's constraints, or freedoms, and Bismarck himself would have to start over from nearly scratch... So much for that resume, huh?

Nowadays, the world changed constantly, at an accelerated pace. Five years was enough for the state of affairs to become completely unrecognizable; for old powers to fade and new ones to rise. Whatever experience Tsubine garnered from her time in the Gotei, how much good would it really do her in charge of Vanguard? In contrast, how much bad could it possibly do? How well would people take it if Earth's primary organization was now taken over by a previous leader of the Gotei?

"Do you see what I'm getting at?" she begged her to realize. "All we have is Hayden's word. And though I can't speak for the rest of us... that last thing he did before putting you in charge was go off to run a whole other show over in Vastime. His interests shifted from us quite a while ago."

Sun Jan 28, 2018 5:53 am

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The Warden's eyes were closed while she was in thought, she had ignored Blackheart's disappointment, in a way it could be mirrored. He seemed to follow blindly, happily accepting a new master when the previous one was done with him. Blackheart was competent but it was one of his more gawking features. She saw he lacked emotional ties but to blindly have faith in a man that had his attention and own loyalty torn between two places seemed like a stupid man to have such faith in. She wouldn't speak though, he sought to try and make her out to be a child. She never gave any hint that she wouldn't follow Tsubine. No. Her anger was directed towards the choice.

In all honesty she missed her mentor, she still longed to listen to the ideals that Azure spoke to her and the optimistic idealist as much as she would always react coldly and bluntly to it all. She wanted him back. Plain and simple but that was impossible, instead Hayden was chosen and was a poor replacement and as Kimiyo so aptly put it, this woman had nothing but a long list of achievements most of which were centuries old. Chifuyu herself had not lived long enough for just one to have occurred. She was born when Tsubine was in the Royal Guard and if she thought that was suddenly enough to make qualify. A person who serves as a royal guard and captain-commander suddenly doesn't make them a saint, there was one such instance she could think of there.

"I will be remaining in office for a small transitory period while we search for a new leader- but starting today: My administration of the Vanguard has reached it's ending point."

She spoke after Tsubine answered Kimiyo's question. It would seem strange, sudden and at that point the woman's blue eyes directed themselves towards Blackheart for a moment before looking at Tsubine.

"Do you know what that quote is from? No need to bother answering. It was in your predecessor's final address to the Vanguard and world. His resignation. Did you catch my point? While we search for a new leader. You understand that believing that you have held the Captain-Commander and Royal Guard post makes you qualify for a good leader is hardly an argument when such a person has failed in the past albeit not in the Vanguard. Correct? So let me be blunt here Tsubine Koezuka. I will follow you, I will give you a chance only out of the respect I have for Azure Iramasha. Just understand this, I know you've got a relationship with my father, just to be clear though. I am not my father, you are a stranger to me."

She took a deep breath before continuing.

"Now, here's something I want to know. What baggage do you come with? Hayden was never a good option, Vanguard was comparable to Vastime's private army under his leadership. He was essentially a president who also controlled the United Nations in the early 2000's, see where that's the problem? He was focused elsewhere as Kimiyo stated. So I want to know exactly where else your attention is focused because if you're another Hayden then I see no reason to follow you as I serve Vanguard and only Vanguard. Not the Yuudeshi, not Japan. Not the Yayjuu. Vanguard."

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Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:34 pm

@shizuo

Artist: Undertale OST - Song: Your Best Friend - Word Count: 914

Blackheart waited patiently, organizing his thoughts before he met the gaze chifuyu gave him dead on, only the faintest curl of his lips upon their corners indicating he found her jab amusing. Then it was back to business, the points that had been brought up were plenty. However, he wasn’t concerned about hayden’s choice, because what mattered was what happened next. Not what had already happened, which was specifically why he had waited until everyone had adressed the questions, queries and issues they had on their minds before he knit his fingers together and took a minute to gather himself. Only then--would he begin to speak, his words soft but firm, carrying easily around the room.

”I have a simple question which is this; What do you bring to the vanguard Tsubine Koezuka? If you will pardon me for this, i’m going to be very frank here for a few moments.”

Blackheart would pause, and let the beginning of what he wanted to say sink in. Gave everyone else time to collect themselves, and further gave himself time to then organize which issues he wished to broach first. Thus, maybe 10 seconds would elapse of silence between his opening statement, and the rest of what he wished to say.

”The vanguard has been on the losing side of our mission. We had payed heavy prices, and accrued defeat after defeat under the forces that have chosen to encroach upon this world at the peril of those who inhabit it. The Incident on the moon was a disaster that was only barely rectified, and we even lost one of the greatest leaders we ever had the pleasure of working with. What i care about is not your past Tsubine, because quite frankly the past is the past, and does not dictate who you are in the present. However, what i want to know is What is your plan?

What is it that you will do as the leader of the vanguard. How will you uphold the ideals that we strive for with every fibre of our beings? What is the ideals you bring with you, and how is that going to affect the vanguard-- i want to know what direction we will be taken. What does your leadership entail for us?”

Blackheart had asked what he wished to ask, and thus his lips closed and he waited for the answers that hopefully would follow. What he had said was just his own unfiltered thoughts-- yes he did not care about her past, being the commander of the gotei and a member of zero division meant nothing to him. It was her ideals, her character and her aspirations that he wished to know, because if he knew what she wanted, and knew what she would be striving to achieve he could better help her reach those goals, as was his job.

Granted, he also understood how hard it could be for tsubine to answer all these questions that bore down upon her; thus he wasn’t concerned about it being answered right away. So, with his own question out of the way he would simply sit and wait--seeing how everything would unfold.

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Fri Feb 02, 2018 7:07 am

“I'm also quite interested in that; what is the plan for the Vanguard from here?” came a quiet inquiry, accompanied by the hydraulic hiss of a door opening. It came from a voice that had not sounded in that room, in these halls in over four years. A young-looking man stood in the doorway opposite Tsubine Koezuka, hands in the pockets of his pants. Genpaku Arishima had a relaxed expression on his face, though it was not cheerful. Call it more introspective bordering melancholic, and entirely focused. Walking through the halls of the Vanguard, still so fresh in his mind and yet so far removed in time had been a strange experience for the once-Leader of this organization, and the looks he had received had ran a gambit. Perhaps we are getting ahead of ourselves though; let us turn back the clock.

Following his return to the world and his reunion, Genpaku had not opted to waste time. He never had been one to let grass grow under his feet. In typical fashion though, he saw to his friend first. It turned out that Kaminari was mostly just suffering the effects of being too near a large power, something she wasn't used to since Genpaku took major steps to limit his own power output when he wasn't using it. Lilith could not be so considerate, and combined with the others that had shown up to the impromptu meeting it had been too much for the girl. Genpaku covered her, warding off the worst of the power as they moved on from there meeting and reunion. It was obvious after a discussion that he wasn't going to get either woman to let him out of there sight for the moment, so that meant they had to follow where he went for now.

Of course he went back to the Vanguard's Headquarters from there. He tried to talk Kaminari into at least consulting with the doctor's present, but as he couldn't be certain of who was still working there and he wasn't planning on sitting in the room the whole time Kaminari refused. Upon their arrival though he'd drawn a bit of attention. While Lilith walking into a building of spiritually aware people could draw some attention, once people started to recognize him that attention was amplified. He wasn't shocked by this, or put off even; he'd had time to adapt to being the center of attention when he had been actively working through diplomatic situations. He had aimed to come here to take advantage of what information the Vanguard could turn up for him to start the process of catching up, and to see what state the Vanguard was in.

Instead, he was directed towards a meeting that would be of interest to him. A little bit of talking, some preliminary scanning, one broken table, and lots of astonished people later Genpaku walked with purpose down the hall of the Vanguard towards the meeting room that held the new interim-leader of the organization. As he reached the door he heard a familiar voice ask a question. Welp, he figured, its going to be an entrance one way or another. Let's get started. And so here we are.

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