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Post by Barnzi88 on Aug 27, 2012 1:44:43 GMT -5
Mid-morning at Tsong Lakes temple courtyard, Fa-Rei...6 months earlier...
Spring time was in full swing in Fa-Rei, series of white petals from the temple's signature apple tree's blossoms fluttered gracefully with the wind across the courtyard. Students of different class and nationality have gathered together in the large marble square to train, among them was Tun Si who hailed from the noble Si family of Fa-Ten, and currently in the middle of practicing her Koen-Ken skills...
Tun Si assumed a fighting stance with her left foot in front of her right, and after taking a deep breath, she crouched down and simultaneously swung her right leg out in front of herself. Placing her hands on the ground for support, she then proceeded to 'sweep' as though she were knocking an opponent’s legs out from underneath.
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Post by driftkingz on Aug 27, 2012 18:59:22 GMT -5
At the front of the court yard were the steps that lead into the temple. Far to the left on one of the ledges sat Areku, his legs crossed and his hands gently resting on his knees with his thumbs pressing against his ring fingers. His eyes were closed, deep in meditation, taking deep, slow breaths.
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Post by Barnzi88 on Aug 27, 2012 22:14:32 GMT -5
After performing additional claw punches followed by acrobatic cartwheeling, Tun Si finishes her training for the hour. She sits back on her feet to catch her breath and closes her eyes in deep focus.
The spring breeze gently blew past her face as she sat there silently, her silk hair ribbons flying behind her in sync with the wind.
After this, I'll head back and tend to my garden...
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Post by driftkingz on Aug 29, 2012 7:17:47 GMT -5
Areku opened his eyes at the feel of the breeze. He looked around the area, noticing people finishing there routines. He especially noticed Tun Si, thinking to himself
She sure is lovely.
He hopped down from the ledge and began to stretch. Lowering himself down to an open slpit position, reaching to the left, grabbing his foot and pulling himself forward.
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Post by Barnzi88 on Aug 29, 2012 8:06:51 GMT -5
Tun Si stood back up after a few good minutes of rest and made her way towards the steps. She stops as she took notice of Areku, obviously having not seen him around before.
"Are you new here?" She asked, thinking him to be a fellow neophyte monk. "I don't think I've seen you here at Tsong Lakes Temple."
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Post by driftkingz on Aug 29, 2012 9:21:27 GMT -5
"In a sense" He replied. He sat up straight and looked at her with a gentle smile. "I do not study here, however I come from time to time to clear my head. I am an aquaintance of your master."
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Post by Barnzi88 on Aug 29, 2012 16:34:50 GMT -5
"Oh, I see."
Tun Si bowed politely, introducing herself. "I am Tun Si. Or Silk Swallow as everyone here sometimes refer to me as."
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Post by driftkingz on Sept 1, 2012 13:19:17 GMT -5
"I am Areku, it is an honor to meet you." He puts his left hand over his chest and bows.
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Post by Barnzi88 on Sept 1, 2012 17:49:56 GMT -5
"A pleasure to meet you. Oh, pardon me, I have to be someplace. Perhaps we can talk later?"
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Post by driftkingz on Sept 3, 2012 19:11:52 GMT -5
Areku smiles again gently, "I would enjoy that very much."
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Post by Barnzi88 on Sept 3, 2012 19:53:22 GMT -5
Tun Si gives Areku another bow before heading up the stairs to the temple.
Later, outside the students' quarters, Tun Si is busy tending to her garden. She checks on a lychee tree she had been caring for since she first arrived at Tsong Lakes, and to her delight she sees it has started bearing ripe fruit.
"At last. Here I thought you were never going to grow them." she said happily to herself as she proceeded to harvest the fruit.
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Post by driftkingz on Sept 8, 2012 7:40:39 GMT -5
Areku waited until the courtyard was empty. He then rose to his feet from his meditation and looked around to make sure he was alone. He reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a scroll and opened it up
The target is Din Phong, he must pay for his crimes. Dispose of him as you see fit.
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Post by Barnzi88 on Oct 20, 2012 21:53:49 GMT -5
OOC: Sorry, I've been away for 3 weeks and then came home just when my dear old cat passed away...hasn't been pretty good lately.
After harvesting the lychee fruit she carried them in a basket back to her room. She rests the basket on her bed roll before going to check her schedule, and sighed unenthusiastically when she saw it was time for her...studies with the Si family tutor. What joy indeed.
When she first left for Tsong Lakes, Tun Si's father Zhang sent with her their family tutor to ensure his only child's education remained on par with her social status as a noble. Reluctantly, Tun Si dragged her feet over towards the temple where her teacher awaited in the library.
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