Re: Have You Ever Had Kumis?

Mon Jan 20, 2020 3:21 am

The Odinson

"It most certainly does not."

The man would reply point blank, making no illusions to the taste. He'd however take the drink and take a sip of it, having long ago lost the ability to discern bad alcohol. Not that he would consider it such, rarely was there a bad alcohol to the man. With that being said, the nature of the girl wasn't completely missed with him. He'd get down to business sure enough.

"Don't rush to finish so quickly, time is nice. Time to enjoy things, even the little things."

It was always so strange to him how people rushed to finish this or that, particularly with the academy. Always ready to go into the world and do things, to make mistakes which could be avoided if they waited. A frown came onto his face, his head shook as the briefest look of displeasure came on his face. He remembered something, a distant memory. He pushed it down, down until he didn't feel it anymore.

"I saw you over here by yourself, and it made me wonder why someone would sit alone. I fear we have been bad hosts, if one wished to distance themselves from us. Or perhaps we have not properly welcomed you. You join us at the fire, yet remain quiet. What can I do, to help you?"

The man would comment, keeping their voices between them as to not disturb the group. He knew there was so gap between them, perhaps between her and the entirety of the squad. But surely her arriving her would mean she at the very least wished to know them personally, wish to be apart of them. Arkin, could only do that if he met him half way. Perhaps he was only someone to make the divide between them worse, but the heart of the man was such he simply could not try. Even if she was but a guest to his family, he treated her with the same level of love he held for all his comrades.

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CPK

Mon Jan 20, 2020 3:37 am

Kuchiki Keiko

Well if it didn't taste like amakaze, then it probably doesn't taste any good. Keiko didn't remember much from the time she spent with Kokoro, but the flavours left an impression. Basically, amakaze = good, beer = bad, shochu = awful.

"Oh. I'm okay then."

If it didn't taste good, why bother trying to drink it 'til it tasted good? What a waste of time. Speaking of, why did everyone always talk to her about taking things slowly? Almost everyone she's met in the most recent times--Elyss, Kokoro, even Takehiko in a way--advised to relax a little. She took the advice in and acknowledged that her seniors were more experienced and probably knew what they were talking about, but the same thing repeated to you over and over again gets a little irritating after a while. What can you do to help? Preferably, not ask that question, and not sit so close, thanks.

Just kidding; there wasn't a chance in hell Keiko could muster any courage to say something that audacious and rude. There was no other way of putting it, even if it was honest. But, she had to come up with something to say, right? Saying nothing at all, or saying there was nothing to be done, was sure to leave an awkward air around. That had to be avoided at all costs.

"Uh, if you could procure some amakaze, that might help? Haha..."

Damn it, damn it all! A blunder, yet again! Who on earth just randomly carries amakaze around with them?! She might as well say nothing at this point!

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Mon Jan 20, 2020 11:55 pm

The Odinson

"Funny you mention that, I might have some. My friend, Kokoro, and me shared a drink with it. Lemme check my Yurt."

The man would respond not knowing if there was any significance to such a thing, getting up he'd stretch with a soft sigh and yawn. Provided she didn't stop him or something he'd retreat towards the inner camp of Yurts to see if he could find the drink which he and Kokoro shared. The busty woman was actually a relatively nice companion of his, so he tried to keep some of her favorite drink on hand for when she visited.

He'd return with a half-full bottle of said drink, having drunk a good portion with his friend a night before. As he sat down with a grin he'd hold the bottle upwards, along with a cup he procured for her. "I did! You can have it, I'm fine with that I have." The man would reply before beginning to drink his Kumis, allowing her to pour or drink at her leisure.

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CPK

Tue Jan 21, 2020 12:26 am

Kuchiki Keiko

"Eh? You know Kokoro?"

Probably the one exception to the rule that is "all Shihouin suck". Keiko had barriers against her too, but a night of drinking and the release of her inhibitions quickly turned the girl's impressions into the positive. Again, her memory from that night wasn't the clearest, but it just felt a lot more natural and comfortable to be around Kokoro, so Keiko went along with what her gut told her.

"How do you know Kokoro? Did you train her when she was in the academy? How was she in training?"

This was one of those rare moments where you got to ask questions about a person that you couldn't ask the person themselves, so even though she had reservations about the Vice-Captain, the moment had to be taken advantage of.

"Ah, th-thanks."

When he came back with a bottle and cup, Keiko was grateful, but her thoughts immediately veered into worst case-scenario. She took the bottle, but before pouring or drinking any, she had to inspect it. The scent, the colour, the bottle itself; things mixed with alcohol, and alcohol given to her by a stranger, could spell danger, so she kept the bottle by her, but didn't take any sips just yet.

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Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:52 pm

The Odinson

"Oh, Kokoro? I met her when I was out and about. We have similar taste in food!"

The man would laugh waving it off, before taking a sip of his drink. He wasn't blind to her interest in his friend, and frankly he thought it was kinda cute. Maybe she was some admirer or Kokoro was her idol or something. But he supposed he could indulge her in the conversation, wasn't like Kokoro was exactly a 'subtle' type of girl.

"No, I didn't train her. But I have trained with her, she's a great Hoho specialist- I personally have no skill it. And her Hakada is amazing! If she was to focus her efforts more, I have doubt she'd be captain material some day." He'd inform her with a fond smile on his features, his tone was that of almost a well meaning friend. Someone who wanted nothing more than to see the young woman prosper, a fond look on his way.

"May I ask how you know her?"

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CPK

Sat Jan 25, 2020 3:56 pm

Kuchiki Keiko

"Oh? What kind of food is that?"

That wasn't surprising. It sure did sound like a sort of meeting Kokoro would be a part of. Just being out and a about, and at some point you're dragged off to a restaurant to eat some food. What did surprise Keiko was Kokoro's specialties. Hakuda and Hoho? Well, no, that makes sense. She's still half Shihouin, after all. But, Keiko figured that she was in Realm Enforcement and Command for, well... there probably is a reason, and her specialties just aren't one of them.

"Same thing, basically. I was out and about, doing an errand for the Captain. Then, I met Kokoro, and before I knew it I was dragged off to a restaurant, and I don't remember too much after. She introduced me to amakaze and some other alcohols."

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Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:30 am

The Odinson

"Oh Tonkotsu Ramen, Chashu rice. Simple things." The man would remark with a grin, before taking a sip of his Kumis finding it to now be empty after a hot second. He'd frown but offer a shrug to show he wasn't too upset, instead placing it aside within a pouch to recycle the bottle for later use. He'd look to Keiko with a somewhat tired smile.

"She has that aura of kindness, makes you wish to hang out with her! I am glad you have such a fun and kind friend, good to have such thing." The man would remark shifting his attention to the fire which was now dying out, and people beginning to disappear. Such was the nature of their squad. "It appears the get together is dying, if there are any questions you have- or require assistance reach out Keiko." The man would of course refer to the future, should she require help of any type.

"But I believe it best to retire for the evening, yes? I can indulge with more answers, if you wish before I go however."

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CPK

Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:16 am

Kuchiki Keiko

Simple things indeed. Simple things were good though, and Keiko was a fan of the very same foods. Odd, though. Keiko figured the type of thing this man was into was, like, snakes, and bats, and babies. Or even boar. Oh, that got the girl flustered a bit, but her heart calmed back down soon enough.

"Ahhh, she does radiate something of an aura, mhmm."

Hmm... yeah. Keiko was glad she had a friend in Kokoro too. Then, soon enough, the fires were dimming and the night seemed to be heading towards a close. Huh? It felt like such a long day, and Keiko was huddled up avoiding as much social interaction as she could, but at the last stretches of the night it started to go by so fast! Why was that?

Either way, she hurriedly stood and did a polite bow to the Vice Captain.

"N-no, it's okay, Vice Captain. Thank you for the conversation. I.... uh, I enjoyed myself. Have a nice night!"

Finally, the day was over--she had survived! Keiko went about to cleaning up the areas around the fire, naturally doing her duties as the intern, before running off to retire herself for the night. She was intent on ending things off here, even if Arkin had something else to say. While things looked to be going in a good direction, Keiko's instincts as a person who didn't deal well with men still demanded to minimise their contact. That said, Arkin was admittedly... more approachable than she Keiko would've ever thought a man could normally be. Especially in this setting.

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