Active [Taeko - The Republic] The Aftermath

[Spoiled Bread]

Rei Unagishi

"I am the only one, huh... I never thought about that. That's genius. You might be smarter than you look, Vince!" Rei thought over Vincent's words, imagining herself slashing a few pots of water to make some ice block. She never tried that, there's no shortage of ice back in Rotia afterall. Though before she can unsheathe her sword and victimize some random pots the man already poured her a drink, she immediately forget what she was about to do and just content with the drink in front of her.

Rei quickly emptied her glass and put it in front of Vincent, asking for a refill. She didn't even seems to be paying much attention to the growing tension between Okami and the new guy Hezekiah, as if she wasn't the one who blurted out the completely baseless rumour. She would instead put down some coins on the table and joined the game of cards.

"Go, Crimson Wolf. Go follow your dreamm." She said to Okami while unsteadily holding the cards dealt to her. "Don't worry about the game, I-I will win it in your behalf."

@NachoGod @Maverick Six @Gwen_Temi Maxxob​

 

[Maxxob]

@Gwen_Temi | Okami
@NachoGod | Hezekiah
@Karcen | Katja
@Maverick Six | Vincent
@TheTimePiece | Yukan
Spoiled Bread | Rei

The scene continues to unfold with several interesting developments...

At the gaming table, Toro remains completely unfazed by the confusion about Okami's marital status. If anything, the bull beastkin seems amused by the whole situation, taking another sip of his drink while watching the exchange with an entertained glint in his eyes. The mention of Yukan and Katja at the washing spot draws a deep, rumbling chuckle from him.

"Well now, seems like everyone's finding their own adventures tonight," he comments with a knowing smirk, before turning his attention back to Okami. There's something appreciative in his gaze at how she handled the situation - both the firm way she shut down the rumors and her clear interest in their previous conversation about the watchtower. He casually pushes his chair back, standing to his impressive height, clearly ready to make good on his earlier invitation despite the interruptions.

The dealer at the table, who has been getting increasingly impatient, finally throws his hands up in defeat. "I'm calling it a night," he announces, gathering up the cards. "Can't run a proper game with all these interruptions anyway." He begins collecting his things, muttering something about "young folks and their drama."

Meanwhile, several villagers who have been eavesdropping on the conversation about Yukan and Katja at the washing spot begin whispering amongst themselves, though they quickly quiet down when they catch Okami's cold stare. The atmosphere at the nearby tables has shifted from celebratory to gossipy, with curious glances being cast both towards the path to the washing area and towards the group at the gaming table.

The tavern keeper, noting the growing tension, begins methodically wiping down glasses while keeping a careful eye on the situation. He's particularly watching Hezekiah as he heads towards the washing area, clearly concerned about any potential trouble that might be brewing.

Just as the tension builds between Katja and Yukan's deep conversation about morality and leadership, a peculiar white blur suddenly drops from one of the nearby trees, landing with a small splash in the shallow part of the water. As the ripples settle, they reveal what appears to be... a small, cartoonish cat-like creature with an impossibly wide grin.

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"Nyahello~!" it chirps in an oddly high-pitched voice, standing barely two feet tall, its oversized head bobbing as it waves. "What a nice night for a philosophical chat, don't you think? Dohoho~!"

The creature's sudden appearance creates a rather awkward situation - Katja, still wearing nothing but a smile, finds herself facing this unexpected visitor, while Yukan, who had been maintaining his respectful distance and gaze, now has to deal with this bizarre interruption to their serious conversation.

The cat-thing seems completely oblivious to the awkwardness it's creating, happily splashing about in the shallow water. "Oh my, oh my! Is this one of those famous Kuridan mixed baths I've heard so much about? How scandalous! Nyahaha~!"

A few crickets that had been chirping nearby fall silent, as if even they are stunned by this absurd development.