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[fifthforce]

Characters: Miyamoto Musashi [Issun-boshi]
Campaign: Break
Format: [ brackets ] but I'll match.
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Summary: Musashi throws herself into some intense training, and testing out a new ability.



[ a - forest ]

[ Miyamoto Musashi does not care about honor or whether she wins or loses at something. Living to see the next day is far more important.

... But that didn't mean she was without any pride whatsoever. Not to mention, given the size of the group currently in Index, she knew she wouldn't be able to avoid a "certain someone" forever. Nor could she run from the person every time she encountered them. She'd get killed eventually living like that, and there were no portals to conveniently whisk her off to other timelines and worlds. She needs to better prepare herself.

So if you go out in the woods today, well, you may be in for a surprise. Musashi can be found doing some rather intense sword training routines, switching between using one and two swords as she goes through the motions. Despite the fact she's swinging at the air, she's got a very serious expression on her face as she does so. If she catches on that there's someone watching her, she'll slow her training and speak up, looking far less serious and more relaxed. ]

Hey there! Like what you see?


[ b - in index ]

[ Hello there, whoever you are! There's a cheerful-looking woman approaching on the street, holding out her hand once she's close by. ]

Are you busy? Wanna see something cool? C'mon, grab my hand! It'll only take a few seconds!


[ wildcard ]

[ This is a general catch-all for the remainder of the break! Musashi is trying her hardest to train up, but can also be spotted wandering through Index, at bars, or at noodle shops/stands. Later in the break period, she can be seen with three swords instead of her usual two. ]

Comments

Forest

[twilightskey]

[Roxas hasn't been able to use the river as a fast means of getting into town due to a broken arm, so he has been relying on the forest paths to get to town instead. It's on one of these paths that he sees someone training out in a nearby clearing, and upon closer inspection, he realizes just who it is.]

[He watches for a moment, and smiles once he's caught doing so.]

Yeah, I do. You're pretty good.

[fifthforce]

You think so? Well, thanks--!

[ She turns to look over at Roxas ... and frowns immediately. ]

... Huh. You've seen better days. Did you have a run-in with someone recently?

[twilightskey]

[Her words make him glance down at his arm, and he grimaces a bit.]

Yeah, I did. Got in a fight, and got thrown into the barrier. I landed pretty hard.

[fifthforce]

Is that right ...

[ That doesn't sound good. Is this a resident, or a blot ...? ]

Say, who or what exactly did this to you? If some monster's nearby, it'd be dangerous to leave it be.

[twilightskey]

No, it wasn't a monster.

[Though, it sure felt like it. Disciple's Essence sure seemed like a monster at the time. Still, he's Shizuo's friend, and Roxas had enjoyed talking to him before.]

Don't worry about it. It's nothing too bad, really.

1/2

[fifthforce]

[ Musashi's looking pretty annoyed by all this. ]

A broken arm seems pretty bad to me. Same with knowing there's someone strong enough to throw you into the barrier with enough force to cause that. Those aren't things to just shrug off.

[fifthforce]

[ ... But her expression eases back. She has an idea of who it might've been, but no proof beyond her past experiences with that person. ]

... But I'm not gonna force you to fess up. As long as you aren't trying to cover something bad up, anyway. I trust that's not the case here.

[twilightskey]

[He eases up as she relents, and he shakes his head.]

No, it's not. Besides, we're all on the same side, aren't we?

[He doesn't think omitting Hyde's presence is covering up something bad, but at the same time, he doesn't feel if that's something he should say. It's Disciple's Essence, after all.]

[fifthforce]

[ It's probably for the best that Hyde's presence is omitted in this case. Musashi's quiet for a moment before nodding with a smile. ]

Yeah, we are. Sorry, guess I'm a little on-edge ... [ ... ] ... Well, anyway, what're you out here for, anyway?

[twilightskey]

Well, I was just on my way into town. I normally swim most of the way by the river, but I'm not supposed to get this cast wet. So I'm taking the long way there.

[fifthforce]

Oh yeah, your powers involve water ... Wow, that must be a pain, huh?

[ She steps over, looking at the cast a bit more closely. ]

Too bad you can't make some kind of water cast or something. Though I guess that wouldn't be very protective ...

[ index ]

[rokubro]

[Well. Uuuuh.]

Why do I feel like this is going to be something weird?

[He asks. BUT HE TAKES THE HAND ANYWAY.]

[fifthforce]

[ Hand grabbed, THE DEAL IS SEALED. ]

Hahaha, well ...!

[ After using her other hand to give the mallet tied to her side a quick smack ... everything is suddenly extremely large? Or well, no - they're just both 3cm or so now. She lets go of his hand, looking surprised. ]

Oh, it really worked!

[rokubro]

[...Uh.




UM???????]

What the hell!?

[IS HE REALLY TINY RIGHT NOW WHAT THE FUCK is his voice also like a chipmunk or does it sound normal to him—]

[fifthforce]

[ He sounds completely normal! ... To Musashi, and himself. Speaking of Musashi, she starts laughing at his shock. ]

Isn't it crazy? I can shrink people down with me now!

[ Speaking of, they're in the middle of the street, and people are walking by every so often. Musashi, being used to this whole thing by now, doesn't seem concerned at all. ]

[rokubro]

[Well that's good, otherwise he'd first freak a bit more...and then start making stupid voices.]

You could have given a better warning—whoa!

[And he narrowly avoids being stepped on!]

Shouldn't we be somewhere, I don't know, safer?

[fifthforce]

Ahh, right right. Sorry, guess I was a little too excited!

[ She takes a quick look around, spotting a crack in the wall of a nearby shop. One that might as well be a cave for how small they are now. She points over to it, but it is a little ways away. ]

Right over there. We're gonna need to make a run for it, but it won't be a problem. It's easier to move around like this than you'd think!

[rokubro]

Do you get any bonus speed or jumping abilities like this?

[Half joking, half serious. But he's ready to run after she answers, not really wanting to linger around too long.]

[fifthforce]

Well, I do. I don't know about you ... And this might not be the best way to test that.

[ Maybe she should've been a bit more careful about all this. But thanks to Hyde of all people, she quickly lands on an idea. ]

Hey, I'm gonna grab you and run. It'd be kinda like having your own speed boost if you don't resist.

[rokubro]

You're going to what—

[Didn't you just say this isn't the best way to test it?? But after narrowly avoiding another footstomp and feeling the strong burst of wind from the movement—yeah okay.]

All right, fine. Might as well see how this works.

[Are they going to hold hands or is she grabbing his arm or what.]

[fifthforce]

[ Having him try now wouldn't be the best way to test it!! With a nod, she's going to grab his arm and make a break for that crack in the wall. She's going at least twice as fast as it should be physically possible for any human to be moving, so hopefully Rokurou's just letting her yank him or the force from all that speed will probably suck to some extent. ... Though it might still suck a little either way.

Regardless, aside from one narrow miss from oncoming foot traffic, they make it across alive and not as pavement decorations! She slows down once they reach the crack to catch her breath, letting him go right around the same time. ]

Haaaah, that ... that was closer than I wanted it to be ...

[ Maybe she should've tested this out somewhere else. Or at night, when it's quieter. Welp. ]

[rokubro]

[At first Rokurou was going to attempt to keep up with her but NOPE. He just ends up getting practically dragged anyway. So yes. It does suck.

And when they reach the crack he's left stumbling forward before he slams into the "wall." Ow.]

...You think???

[HE DID NOT LIKE THAT NEAR MISS, EITHER.]

[fifthforce]

[ It's fine, everything's fine. She laughs in response and pats him on the shoulder. It's okay buddy, this too shall pass. ]

It could be worse. Hyde could be trying to stomp on us instead! A close call here and there is nothing. [ Well no, it's still bad, but she's not going to dwell on it. ] Anyway, nearly getting trampled aside, what do you think? Isn't it crazy being this tiny?

[rokubro]

[Ugh.....

Well, once he's recovered, he'll take a moment to look around. Like really look around now that he doesn't have to worry about his life suddenly being crushed.]

...Yeah, this is definitely crazy. But it's actually kind of cool. Everything is just so...huge.

[fifthforce]

Right? You can see details on things you'd never see otherwise, no one notices or bothers you, and you can get away with almost any--

[ Erk. Talking too much. She abruptly cuts herself off and switches gears. ]

A-and it's great for saving money! You can use tiny things instead of normal sized expensive things!

[rokubro]

[............Uh huh. He's just going to eye her for a moment.]

...You haven't been peeking on me since you moved in have you—

[fifthforce]

[ ............... What. Musashi looks somewhere between insulted and confused for a quick moment. But wow, if she's getting that kind of accusation, then okay--

Time to put on a dumb expression and an exaggerated tone. ]

Ohh~? Are you calling me creepy, or are you hoping I really did do that, Rokurou~?

[rokubro]

[—Pft.]

Hey, I'm not going to care that much. [And. That is actually true.] Would find it a bit amusing since I wouldn't have pegged you as the type.

[fifthforce]

[ She shrugs in an exaggerated way, shaking her head. ]

Well well, despite you not caring, I'm sorry to say I haven't thought to do it! Not like you're not good looking or anything, but I'd rather get a closer look at your weapons than your body.

[ At least she's ... honest ...??? ]

[rokubro]

[That gets her another laugh.]

Now that's an answer I'd expect. And since it's against my weapons—I won't feel too offended.

[Plus she already said he was good looking, so. He'll take it.]

Anyway...where do we go from here?