A Few Friends and a Drink Or Two

Sun Jan 24, 2021 3:34 pm

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Artist: Carrotwine - Song: Dark Side Of The Road

He'd heard the legend, fables told of the brew that could knock out anyone. He had a strong stomach and had drunk things that could kill a cow. So this was interesting, he came here with his Haori but not as a potential recruiter. Over his shoulder he had some sake the Kobayashi brewed out in the Rukongai. It was in a sake gourd, very old school in the brewing method.

He gave the door a knock before smiling a bit. "Came to see you again, not business this time though. " He came in setting the gift down on her desk. As he sat down, bringing his hands together.

"So, I've heard some stories around the Combat Division tables about Suika Sake. And got to say, I've never had any of that. I wondered if you'd be willing to pop a bottle and go drinking with me. "

He didn't make it sound official, he'd not bring up the previous visit. He was an interesting drunk. Not in the sense he couldn't hold his liquids. But in the sense that he was durable, he'd been drinking since he was five years old.

Bad parenting at its finest one could say. The Crows had some strange genetic crap they preached but in the end, it was getting a minor drunk. Either way he had to admit, tasting something new would be good.

He didn't think of this as a challenge, but he'd heard stories. Of Ibiki's prowess and the brew, she brought with her. How potent that stuff was, the only person who could drink with them was one person.

Yoshitsune once upon a time, in his more youthful days. Tried to produce a sword version of drunken fighting. It was a stupid and very very unwise idea. Lead him to more hangovers than he cared to admit.

His appearance changed, having undergone a ritual for the Kobayashi family. His voice remained the same, but he was now a member of them. Though some would know his heritage.

"So what do you say, I'd say drinks are on me. But I've heard a few too many stories."

Rubbing the back of his neck he waited for a response from Shuten. This could lead to a very interesting evening. He didn't mind though, something to unwind from the duties thus far.

Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:15 pm

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Tales of the brew that Suika made are likely widely exaggerated. Especially because the Suika don't sell their sake; or really give it to others. However, it was true that the brew that the Suika made, be it sake, beer, or some other type of booze, was quite exceptional in taste. It was something that Shuten had always was most important in her sake than simply the alcohol strength; the flavor. How her sake tasted was most important; even her strongest sake, which was possibly the definition of overkill with how much alcohol it contains, it still tastes excellent despite the certainly strong alcohol flavor. However, Shuten most liked her casual drinking sake for every day sake; much easier to drink a lot of in small quantities, through the day, without falling vulnerable to becoming drunk. Luckily, being a Suika with her natural ability to drink quite a lot of alcohol before getting a buzz; and especially before getting drunk.

Today was one of those days as Shuten sat in her office, drinking her sake calmly as she filled out her final bits of paperwork. Upon setting her gourd down, the woman looked to the man who just entered her office. Once again, it was Captain Yoshitsune. He had a gourd, and looked to be on unofficial business. He placed the gourd on Shuten's desk casually, which caused the girl's eyebrow to raise slightly. She put aside her writing utensil, especially since she just finished up her last bit of paperwork, and uncorked the gourd briefly; taking a smell. She contemplated, took a careful sip without a word. Not bad, as far as Shuten was concerned. She recorked the gourd, and placed it on her desk; standing calmly a few moments after.

"I don't mind, Captain Yoshitsune. However, I must ask you not to start a drinking contest. I'd rather you not wake up with a bad hangover tomorrow."

Shuten calmly went to the corner of her office, from which she picked up a rather oversized gourd. Frankly speaking, it may be slightly alarming. The gourd was blue, probably twice the width of Shuten and about the same height as her torso and head combined. She easily tied the gourd to her side, like it wasn't a problem. She hummed softly, gathering up a few other things, including her still released Zanpakuto, and the sake dish that was upon her desk; a gift from her family. She drank the rest of the sake in it with ease, and tucked the dish into a side pocket near her gourd; which also had a smaller bottle of liquid tied to it. That small bottle, which was ceramic, was filled with liquid as well; to the brim with Shuten's strongest sake. She smiled at the captain, calmly placing an arm on her sake gourd while she picked up the gourd on her desk, and held it in her left hand.

"I wouldn't mind at all, Captain. And don't worry, I don't mind that the drinks shall be on me tonight. While some tales are likely exaggerated, I assure you Suika brew is quite excellent. Ah, and mine is different from my sister's. Albeit, I must say that Ibiki's drinks were something amazing."

Shuten quietly hefted the gourd on her hip, stepping out the door. She was dressed how most people normally expected; no shoes, and quite a lot less clothes than a lot would expect. However, she had been doing a better job to keep herself covered up. She only wanted one person staring at her now, and that was Magnolia.

"Lead the way, Captain Yoshitsune. If you asked me for a drink, I am sure you already have a place in mind."

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Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:56 pm

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Artist: Carrotwine - Song: Dark Side Of The Road

He followed her lead, listening and being polite. Something he was good at, his eyes looked to the horizon a bit. He got the sense she didn't mind the place all that much. "Mostly here stories from those who served under Captain-Commander Ibiki. That the sake had the best flavor, some got a bit attached to it. That's some Forest Sake, made by the Kobayashi. It was meant as a respectful gift and gesture. But not sure giving sake to a sake maker is that, not my choice."

He would guide her to a place, it was somewhere he'd been once previously. Once upon a time, this would have been the Ninth Division grounds. But they'd long since been put towards other resources and things. He found a nice wooden bench and table. They were neatly preserved, he could still see signs of what happened.

Scars didn't heal for a long time, the ones that made people a vizard were especially difficult. But he mustered through them, he smiled as the old buildings were abandoned. Being repurposed and brought into a smaller branch of the Divisions, being divided equally among them.

"So this place has a story to it, used to be Squad Nine's home base and they have a nice view of the sky here. But this is also where my first run as Captain came to a close. So I figured what better place to drink and mock a certain dead Arrancar who invaded. "

He sat down on one of the chairs explaining the situation, the chair had a cushion on it. The view over the skies was beautiful. It let someone see the clouds and think. Clearing their minds for everything that came. It let him make his own bones about what wouldn't happen again.

"Either way, let's enjoy the stars and fireworks. You'll be seeing some soon, thought this would be a nice break for you from the desk. So I put an order out to have the people take a load off and enjoy themselves. "

He smiled bringing his jaw to rest on his cheek, curious about what manner of the situation he got himself into. But drinking was a talent he had, he could drink gallons of the stuff. Oh, he paid later due to his body making him run to the restroom ten times in thirty minutes. Or the headaches that were less promising.

But for tonight, it was time to let go of the struggles and troubles. The world was going to celebrate, he put the word out in the Rukongai too. So plenty of Japanese grade fireworks were going to go off. Not a bad way to share some drinks. This was one spot he knew of many, five hundred years gives one time to find excellent places.

But enough stalling and mental thoughts aside, he was with an attractive woman and sake. For the most part, the evening was going to be interesting. Despite him having no intentions or such towards Shuten. For the simple reason, she could punt him through a mountain if he did.

Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:47 pm

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It appeared there were quite a good deal of rumors about her sister's sake. Indeed, it was good sake; something that Shuten missed drinking. Luckily, she could go see her sister if she truly wished to have a drink with the woman. Regardless of that, Shuten followed the captain to their designated drinking area. As they walked, Captain Yoshitsune spoke of the here-say about Ibiki's sake, about the old barracks of the ninth squad; something Shuten vaguely remembered. She was quite young when the court guard squads were in the years before they had begun the slow changes to become smaller; more concentrated. However, she did remember the tales of the old squads; of the Kenpachi, whom were renowned as one of the fiercest captains on the battlefield. Shuten remembered fantasizing, as a child, of the glory of the becoming part of the Gotei. She had once lived out such fantasies. However, most days, she simply moved forward day by day.

After arriving at their destination, Shuten gently pulled the gourd off her side; placing the gourd Yoshitusne had brought her on a nearby seat; taking a seat near Yoshitsune. However, she was not right next to him. Shuten pulled out a spare sake dish, uncorked her sake gourd, and carefully tipped the rather large gourd over; pouring the contents out and into the dish. She let out a soft hum, filling it as she saw fit; with enough space so one had room to maneuver the dish without needing to be extra careful. She handed the dish to Yoshitsune, waiting for him to take it before she reached for the gourd brought by the captain and took a generous drink from it; one that she held for a few moments.

Afterwards, she hummed softly, swirling the gourd gently and looked towards the captain.

"I think it is a kind gesture, Captain Yoshitsune. Delicious as well. It appears the Kobayashi make fine sake, even if I have not tasted it before. I hope you find my sake to your likings. If not, I am sure I can easily compose something that can agree with your tastes. It is not an issue in the slightest."

Shuten placed the gourd down, along with moving her Zanpakuto so it rested against her seat; the small gourd on the pommel of the sword appeared to be filled with liquid as well. However, given that Shuten had not reached for it, it likely was not on the table for drinking. Not to mention, there was still that ceramic bottle; which looked nothing like a gourd. Perhaps something for later.

Soon, Shuten begun listening to the captain as he spoke of the surrounding area; completely silent as he spoke. In that time, she had poured her own, personal, dish full of sake and had begun drinking it silently. Her gaze turned towards the sky, the small ornament between her horns jangling as her head moved. Shuten tilted her head slightly, considering the night sky in all its majesty. Fireworks, he said? Shuten had probably seen them before, in the land of the living; but she was uncertain if such a delight of colored light-explosions had graced her vision as frequently as most. Frankly speaking, she was intrigued. However, she soon turned her purple gaze away from the darkened sky and towards the man next to her.

"Do not mock the enemy, Captain Yoshitsune... Even they deserve a bit of respect now and then; no matter how despicable they may be in the end.."

Shuten took a long drink of her sake, peering up towards the sky once again. She had to wonder who that Arrancar may have been. Then, the Suika resumed drinking her sake slowly. She was not intent on starting a drinking contest. She did not wish to return home drunk or buzzed; at least if she could help it. Eventually, the Suika hummed softly, turning her attention towards the Captain once again.

"I thank you for the offer to get a drink, Captain; but is this all this was about? After our last interaction, I can't help but wonder what you wish to do; what you could be planning. After all, I am a lieutenant without a captain; one who may or may not be bound for a captainship of her own. If I may ask, was having a casual drink all you wish for, tonight?"

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Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:38 pm

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Artist: Carrotwine - Song: Dark Side Of The Road

Her judgement was sound, that was good she enjoyed the sake. That was all that mattered, his eyes watched the horizon. Observing and taking notice of what came in. Yoshitsune took the cup offered too him. He took a healthy drink, letting his tongue taste the flavours. It took him back, this flavour and sensation. It reminded him of the past him and made him aware the future was bright.

"We are simple people of the land, I may have been there but a year thus far. But the Kobayashi believe in the people and protecting them. They grow everything and train themselves, to protect the Rukongai and the King."

Hew said affirming the simple people they were, it tasted good as he smiled. Drinking it, wouldn't give him a buzz easily. When one drank and did what he did for that long. It was a place where he could sit and remember Zefonse Kaizen. He could recall the loathsome creatures face. But in the end, he was introduced to his hollow for it. So maybe the pain was worth the trade.

"The rice wine tastes good, it tastes of the past and the future. It has a nostalgic taste, despite being one I've not had. The Suika are truly masterful in their craft." He said raising the cup to her as he took another healthy drink of it. Feeling it on the back of his throat and the way down. Truthfully he'd drank pretty much everything under the sun. But Suika brand was a different notch above the others.

"I've no designs or grand schemes afoot, you expressed how you felt. I may not agree, but I respect your feelings. I won't push the issue of Captaincy or leaving. It would be disrespectful of the woman you are and the character I see. In some ways, I see a kindred spirit in you. So part of me, albeit selfish I know. Wanted to share some drinks with a potential friend. "

It had been a long time since he had anyone to drink with. For the majority of it, he spent it alone. Never having people to talk to or even enjoy it with. The drink spent in joy and among friends tasted better.

"Sake doesn't truly reach greatness until enjoyed among friends and cherished ones. Drinking alone, in solitude has its perks to be sure. But for my money, I've drunk the lonely bottle long enough. I much prefer the one in the company, if that displeases you or you find it a waste of your time. I do understand."

He watched as the moon began to arrive in the sky, it was subtle and slow coming in. She reminded him of the moon, it came in often slowly and eclipsed the sun. If Ibiki had been the sun, Shuten was the moon. That was how he would describe the two females.

But flattery and words aside, drinking was the game tonight. And fireworks would light up the sky with the stars soon enough.

Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:03 pm

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"Good, I am glad you expect nothing more from this drink together than just that; drinking together. I shan't stay too terribly long, Captain Yoshitsune. I do not wish to be out all night, after all. I'm sure you understand."

Shuten averted her gaze from the night sky briefly, turning to the captain to nod gently; and give him a small smile. Afterwards, she would turn her gaze away, but not towards the sky; this time, she looked at their surroundings. Her purple gaze was oddly piercing, even though she wasn't even looking at Yoshitsune; her gaze still bore a very piercing, and calculating, aura. It was probably a little odd. However, the woman was quite occupied with her own thoughts. She barely knew this man, all things considered, and was basically at a work drinking party. Drinking with Magnolia, however... that was fun, relaxing. This, however, felt a bit more stringent... far less entertaining. However, the woman simply decided to enjoy the evening before she returned home; to her girlfriend.

"Drinking alone is perfectly fine, Captain. It's when you let yourself wallow in sadness, while drinking alone, that you find yourself falling towards the lonely path. It's a difficult balance, a harsh one; and while I won't deny that drinking with others is far better, it does help to be able to sort oneself out alone. However, being with friends certainly helps quite a great deal. And I do not mind, Captain. I do understand wanting to drink with others."

Shuten continued to drink. It was unfortunate to say that Shuten was, indeed, feeling a little bored. She wished that Magnolia was here. The woman always lightened her mood. Shuten let out a soft sigh, and pulled the small bottle she had on her gourd away from what held it to the gourd; she places the ceramic bottle on the seat between herself and Yoshitsune. She gestured to it gently, tapping the top of the bottle, which concealed the cork with a ceramic top.

"If you wish for a stronger drink, Captain; try the Sake that is in this. It's the strongest I normally carry with me. I can make stronger, but I normally do not. Spiritual beings or not, I prefer not to expose those who are not Suika to extremely high levels of alcohol content. It's... for the best of their health."

Shuten continued drinking. She was not intent on a drinking contest, or seeing who can get drunk the fastest; she just wanted to have a nice drink for a small bit. Indeed, it was nice to drink with another. However, given their work relationship, Shuten could not help but feel awkward; and miss the times she had spent with her previous captains. Her squad only had her now. She could only step up now and become the captain of her squad while none existed. However, how she could feel good about such a decision? Regardless of such thoughts that could freely pour through her mind while she was not occupied with paperwork, Shuten simply enjoyed her sake. Tonight could be a long night, and she simply hoped that it would be a good night; all thing's considered.

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Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:49 pm

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Artist: Carrotwine - Song: Dark Side Of The Road

He decided to take her up on it, giving him a buzz would be fine. He considered her words now, knowing her struggles well. But also that this wouldn't be what she considered fun. She was in a similar position, same as him so it was nice. A relatable sense that as he drank the stronger sake. From his cup that he'd gotten it in, he could feel it. His body loosened and slowly felt a bit lighter.

A buzz, a light one but it was enough to wet his pallet. "This is true, self discovery comes from the mirror. It's through our introspection that we bound with not only our Zanpakuto but find..things."

He said the sentence as he trailed off, thinking about something. It struck his mind more and more. "It's stronger, feels nice, and reminds me of eating Dango with my brother and sister. Guess soon enough, I'll be burying the old man too. It's strange to think about, once my family was so much larger. I had a son, but now they are all gone. Just like Captain Ravana and them, it's a little lonely, isn't it? "

He said remarking as fireworks began to light the sky up, thousands of them set off at once. He leaned back in the chair, it was childish to do this. But part of him had no one to turn to. Not anymore, not with the news given to him.

"I got the news a while ago, that my great grandfather Damien, he will be passing away in a matter of time. His sickness, it's spreading rapidly and his request of me..is hard." His eyes looked down as he stared into the drink, tonight part of him wanted to. He wanted to drink himself numb, feel nothing and just stop time. Inhaling his expression seemed sad, as he drank some more having looked back at the fireworks.

"He's requested I face him in single combat, he wants to die on the battlefield instead of illness. But...I find it..difficult.do this thing he asks of me at his last moments. We are spiritual beings, but I've known him for most of my life. So this request..I've just not found an answer to it." He watched crimson, azure, and many colors go across the night sky.

Why was he telling her this, she wasn't a friend or family member. She didn't fall into the inner circle, he brought her here to drink. Why did he lower his guard, it wasn't because of the drink. He wasn't drunk or even remotely a slobbering mess of a person. He was calm and composed as he sat still for several minutes.

Evaluating and considering, why did he do what he had. What made him want to tell her, to trust her with this information? Nobody was left but him, and when the old man was gone. He'd be alone, no that wasn't right. He has his Squad and Vait, his Zanpakuto, and the people he worked with.

The Kobayashi and people who took him in to give him a second chance. "Sorry, I don't know why I told you that. Guess in my heart I wanted someone to know, he was a Captain once. I can't fathom how alone he feels. He served with Captain-Commander Ibiki when she leads the 11th Division. I remember him being a father figure for a lot of the Gotei and Captains. Known for missing an arm due to his years of service. "

He stopped himself, deciding this subject needed to die. Because first, it didn't make him feel any better. Nor did he have an answer for what he was going to do. "Yeah, this is good sake and the fireworks are nice. Sorry to keep you from places you'd rather be." It was evident, she had someone she wished to be with.

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