1449/The Divine and the Ninja
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| The Divine and the Ninja | |
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| Date of Scene: | 30 April 2020 |
| Location: | Hotel Penthouse |
| Synopsis: | Owari is given a divine edict to clean clocks. |
| Cast of Characters: | Kaminari, Chizue Nakamura
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- Kaminari has posed:
It's extravagant really, the living space that Chizue has been called to, taking up an entire floor of the New York Four Seasons the penthouse is a statement of luxury unto itself. Within this oppulent space can be found Kaminari, Shinto deity of Thunder and Noise.
She is perhaps not what most people would expect from a goddess, particularly if they are not familiar with the stories about her. She is far more what one might expect from a rockstar though seeing as she is both these days that makes sense. A keen eye might spot traces of white powder on some of the flat surfaces.
Kaminari herself is relaxing in one of large comfy looking lounging chairs almost like it were some manner of throne. In one hand she holds a choko cup of nihonshuu poured a small decanter on the table next to her. The other hand holds a lit kiseru, smoke gently rising from the end.
- Chizue Nakamura has posed:
There is no noise to announcer arrival, but there is evidence if you know what to look for. That thin ribbon of smoke sways, ever so softly. It's the sort've entrance all good Ninja make, which is to say it's all but spectral really. A hint of an outline as she all but crawls from the shadows of the entryway, and well she's not exactly invisible. It's -close- to invisibility, but it helps that her outline doesn't exactly scream human.
Casually she tugs her swords free, before letting that cloak of hers flicker and dim. Unpowered she could make vantablack look colorful, a mass of perfect black as she sinks onto her knees and bows. Goodness knows how much cashola Haga have tied up in this one Ninja, but like all the Haga Ninjas before her this one is no doubt covered in gadgetry. That polygonal Shiba inu mask flickering to life finally in a brilliant shade of violet purple.
There she rests in perfect silence oncemore, if only because they never exactly covered the sort've courtly conduct she would be expected to display when in the presence of the divine.
- Kaminari has posed:
Kaminari crosses her legs as she leans back in the comfortable chair studying the new arrival once they have revealed themself. She inhales deeply from the traditional kiseru pipe before exhaling a long trail of scented smoke. "It might surprise you learn that the 'gods' are not omniscient. Well not all of use anyway." she begins before draining the choko and setting it next to the decanter. "That it is entirely possible for a single mortal to evade us given the right circumstances and a good head start. However, divine retribution is not something we can allow to be evaded for long."
She studies the black cloaked figure as she takes another long pull from her kiseru, "That is why you are here." She exhales another long trail of scented smoke. "As you are no doubt aware, I am Kaminari, a Kannushi was recently killed before my very eyes at a place called the Japan Appreciation Society of New York and I would have the killer, preferrably alive, but.." she shrugs, "I understand accidents do happen."
- Chizue Nakamura has posed:
"It is an honor to be the tool of divine will."She returns, her voice hidden behind goodness knows how many filters. All of which were no doubt tailor tuned to make this particular Kunnoichi as creepy as they could, and well yes the colors on her mask do indeed thrum to the beat of her speech. "Alive or dead, I shall endeavor my utmost to deliver them to you."
Slowly she rolls somewhat further upright. "I am familiar with the location, at least in passing. The previous Ninja assigned to New York made extensive use of the Hidden Inari shrine nearby."And a pause as she chances a glance up towards Kaminari "What happened, exactly?"
- Kaminari has posed:
"First, what should I call you?" Kaminari asks gesturing in Chizue's direction with her pipe as she pours herself another glass of the rice wine, "It started with a hangover, I was out wandering the city trying to get some air when I stumbled into the Japan Appreciation Society's building. It was nice, they were sincere and earnest in their traditional beliefs. Their Kannushi was kind to me when I was not at my best and then an attacker burst in and shot him. He was shouting something about his time was up and then he fled while I was trying to save the man's life. I can do many things but a goddess of healing I am not. He died and I still owe him a favor. I am not one to hold on to debts. His killer will pay." she swallows down the new glass of nihonshuu, like she's never heard of moderation or sipping. Her agitation at this whole situation is clear and she makes no move to hide it. A serene giver of fortune cookie wisdom this is not.
- Chizue Nakamura has posed:
Silence for a moment as Chizue studies before finally lifting a hand to click off that voice modulator "I am the Kunoichi known as "Owari", I may be better known under my superhero alias as the "Yellow Scarf Buster"?"She lets that one float out there.
"Did you by chance get a look at the killer at all, was he speaking English?"Rising now further to pop the cover on a little computer rig built right into her forarm. "This killer would appear to have been both brazen and foolish, killing a holy man in direct service of a goddess. "
- Kaminari has posed:
"He wasn't in my service," Kaminari corrects, "He didn't even know who I was and died before he might have learned." the kiseru finds her mouth again, inhaling the smoke from it seems to have a calming almost numbing effect on her, keeping her infamous divine temper in check, and one might guess there's opium inside. "He was a young man in skinny jeans and a baseball cap. He mentioned the name Henry. Henry says time is up. The deceased Kannushi also has a brother named Shiro." At the mention of Yellow Scarf Buster Kaminari otherwise agitated expression cracks with a hint of amusement, "Oh? Will you chase him down in a maid outfit then?" For all of the divine pretense, it seems she does in fact have a sense of humor afterall.
- Chizue Nakamura has posed:
"If that is your desire, I shall clean his clock in your name."There could be a smile behind that mask, but well it's hard to tell. "I'm not much of a detective, but it'll be easier if I remain unseen. I'll have to see about lifting the Kannushi's cellular phone, as that's likely to have the most information."
"If I may bother you with an unrelated matter, I do have something of a warning."She flips that little screen away with a snap of the wrist, "The outlaw Hand and Foot clans are very active in New York, and the Foot in particular have been acting especially strangely as of late. They are flagging, and may attempt to nab somebody of import for their own devices."
- Kaminari has posed:
Kaminari laughs out loud for a moment seemingly appreciating the cleaning joke, "Yes, clean his clock and bring him to me alive if possible. Do whatever you need to." She taps out the spent ashes of the kiseru into an ash tray on the nearby table as she listens to Chizue's warning of rogue ninja activity in the city. "I appreciate your warning, however, if they are foolish enough to come after me they will learn first hand why I have been as much feared as worshipped. I will keep an eye open for them though."
- Chizue Nakamura has posed:
"They are wild animals, I worry not for you but for any who might be near."She rises as silent as a shadow, and thrusts those swords back through her belt. That mask going dark, before the entire outfit emits a pale grey glow. Leggings and sneakers, some sort of softshell and a waist length cloak with a hood, hardly old fashioned but the Haga never did have a particular look. She gives her wrist hand a snap of the wrist, producing a little business card and a little metal box which she then offers over with both hands.
"If you need to contact me, here is my card and a device which if triggered will summon my presence. Please bear in mind I may not be near by, but I will make my way to you as quickly as I can."That cloak finally growing just a touch brighter, before bit by bit she begins to all but vanish into the background oncemore. "If you ever have need of me, please do not hesitate to summon me."
- Kaminari has posed:
The card and the device are accepted and placed on the table next to the bottle of nihonshuu, before she slides forward a name card of her own, "I will do that, thank you. When you find something do let me know." For her part Kaminari doesn't seem nearly as concerned about the prospect of collateral damage. She smiles as she watches the ninja vanish into the shadows, "Unti next time."
