concealed rhapsodies [job ;; Yuiisai]

A lot had happened and in such a short time for the elegant looking courtesan and their attendant Aguya, much of which had happened when she was resting. When they had began to rest a week or so ago they where inside the guild Basilisk Fang but had woken by the one they served being told to lower their top and their guild mark removed and the mark of the West Fiore trading company placed; even now they had no idea why and the looks from both attendant and their lord told them not to ask and so they didn't. That had all had happened however after they had landed within Tolgalen and had to deal with an onslaught of undead from not only the past but the necromancers that had raised them. They held their own guild mark but it seemed that was only a ploy to get to the guilds undead, when they had looked closer they noticed the undead had guild marks from different guilds all over Fiore; it had sickened them to the point they had tapped into their magical potential out of of the want to help the poor souls find help and placed them in a coma for three days.

When they had woken they found themselves in an unusual room and that scared them to the point they almost blew the place up if hadn't been for Aguya and Sol being there to calm them. They explained that where they where was now their home and that they where safe, the rules for that safety soon followed by their guild master and the two he trusted the most. These two came in the forms of an elder male named Johann who's magic seemed wind based and a younger male named Ruvel who's magic seemed to be summoning, but there was more to the youth but had decided to remain quiet at least for now given they had only just been given sanctuary. Over the few weeks they were forced to get use to wearing 'formal' western wear that left them more than a little uncomfortable as they where plain, made out of cotton and showed their legs. It was true given their original line of work they should have been fine with this but they didn't see the issue as the clothing they wore was fine for dealing with things, both they and Aguya felt like their heritage was being stripped from them due to their lord having them join the ranks of Black Sails.

One day they decided enough was enough and wanted to go on a job, normally this was done with Sol leaving jobs in an envelope on their table or giving it to Aguya to pass it to them, today however they decided they were going to pick one for themselves from the guild's job board and would do it wearing their normal clothing; not the stuff that they were forced to because the guild wasn't happy that they apparently looked unprofessional. They still didn't see how pastel coloured hanfu, kimono, hanbok and even western Victorian style dresses could be classed as unprofessional yet they could be wearing short skirts, short dresses or even hot pants in pastel colours and that was more professional in the guilds eyes but then who were they to challenge. Today they had decided to wear a lavender and white hanbok and they were refusing to change regardless of who asked because they weren't doing official tasks within the guild headquarters.

They looked through the jobs on the board and found a few that seemed interesting but something about them didn't seem to them so continued looking. It was then one of the receptionists had walked over and started adding in jobs they had received that day, it was then one jamp out at them and before it was even pinned they delicately removed it from the mans hand "I'll take this one." they said with a gentle giggle making the man blush. "That is a B rank job miss, it'll be to strong for you." he said showing a genuine concern for their safety. "I'll have Aguya and I may bump into another that enjoys exploring along the way, please worry not for me." their tone soothing making the receptionist blush that much more as they passed the sweet scent of the incense they imbued their clothes with filling the males nostrils as they left the guild. "Aguya are you able to fly yet?" they asked their attendant who had remained close but silent the entire time. "Not really, my wing was broken during my last training exercise with our lord." he said rolling his shoulder a little making Yuiisai nod.

"Very well, boat ride it is." they had said making their way down to the docks luckily where they where going was only a short distance from Tolgalen. Getting on the boat they soon set off and due to keeping busy the time passed quickly before they knew it the ship was docking at the port and so got off getting a ride from people who where heading close to where they where. Thanking them as they travelled and again as they parted ways walking towards the area the flyer had said, it had worried them that they had yet to find someone to help "Do you think I made a mistake Aguya?" they asked looking back to the taller male "Possibly, but you accepted the task and thus must see it through my lady." he said bluntly making them nod with a faint sigh knowing he was right. Getting to the location they had both stopped in awe of the architecture "Beautiful..." was the only words that crossed the courtesan's mouth, even in such disrepair it was still breath taking to them only making them wonder what it looked like when it was complete.

Walking on they completely had forgotten that this place could indeed be deadly and so Aguya took their shoulder making them stop. "Hu? O-oh... yes, thank you Aguya." they said with an innocent giggle, it was now that they noticed another with pale coloured hair "Careful my lady, we don't know if he is friend or foe." he warned but Yuiisai had already walked over holding the flyer out "Um... Excuse me, I'm sorry to be a bother but are you a mage?" they asked their flawless and unearthly beauty apparent as they spoke, what wasn't apparent was their gender, within their jet black hair lay a single purple orchid blossom hairpin lending its simplistic beauty to their own. "If you are, would you mind helping me with this... I'm not strong enough to do it alone." they said honestly "We could even see more of the beauty of this place." that would be an added bonus for them both they were sure.

Yuiisai smiled with a charming smile as the other took the flyer from them reading the task that it was requested written upon it, they now took it upon themselves to look at the other carefully now that they where so close. The first thing that had struck her was the colour of the others hair a small smile on her face as the others hair reminded her of the winter snow and how she had once been permitted to play in it once her chores and lessons had been done. Those days however had long since passed her eyes closed as she let out a silent sigh, she missed those days greatly but there was nothing for it everything changed with time after all. Her eyes opened eventually as she heard the others chuckle a sweet smile on her lips returning as she took in the others clothing choice, it was strange to her since she was use to eastern clothing but as strange as it was to her she took note on how the colour combination and style suited the other well. "A very unique style you have, it suits you well." she said with a warm tone.

Hearing him chuckle and confirming that he was indeed a mage made her tap her hands together with a giggle herself, she was happy to have found another person isolated place but the fact that they to were a mage made it even better. She bowed forward in an elegant motion Aguya following suit. "My name is Yuiisai and this is my attendant Aguya; we're mages of the west fiore trading company." she said standing Aguya raising slightly afterwards "It's a pleasure to meet you Lester." her smile ever present as she spoke to him, her accent heavy with where she had been born and raised. She noticed the wrinkling of the others nose when she had asked for his help, her milky jade-blue eyes going back to her taller male attendant as she hadn't expected such a reaction "Did I do something wrong Aguya? I didn't mean to offend him with my request." she asked her tone showing worry and concern about the situation as she spoke, he sighed shaking his head "First off my lady, he could be far different than what he seems on the outside and wish to do harm to you when you least expect it but no my lady you did not, that being said, you did just spring a request on a complete stranger. It is only natural they would be a little anxious as for all they know you could be a serial killer in the guise of a beautiful smile." he explained "Oh.. I never thought of that kind of thing but his eyes don't show that of a dark soul, but a gentle one." she turned her eye back to Lester wanting to make the fact know she wasn't a bad person "I'm not a serial killer, honest, I really don't like my clothes getting dirty." she said trying to make the other feel at ease only making Aguya face palm a little. "Forgive my ladies enthusiasm, she truly is a kind soul, though somewhat lonely since we left our native home." he added hoping that it would help the others understanding.

Yuiisai nodded to what Lester had said "Aguya is wonderful company but since leaving Terra Ignis I have only really had his and Sol's company so I could always new friend and jobs seem like a good way to make those." she said gleefully as he agreed to help her in the task she had brought with her. "I couldn't do it myself either and even with Aguya it would still be a bit of a struggle were we still may not complete the job together." she said thoughtfully as her eyes went to the ruins once again as she looked at the structure once more her hands going to the moss covered architecture "Even now it is still so beautiful, it must have looked magnificent when it was complete in the days of old." she said sadly wishing she had the magical know how to create an illusion so they both could see. Aguya moved forward placing his own hand over Yuiisai's "I can only do this for a moment my lady any more and it will tire me." he warned his hand glowing green as he wanted to forfil her desire to see the structure as it once stood but before he could she brought their hands away "No Aguya, we can't risk it. I don't want to hurt or tired because of some stupid want of mine. I can look in a history book and maybe find an image." she said showing concern for the elder male tears welling in her eyes, it would be clear though he was her attendant there was a stronger bond between the two. "My lady don't worry, I will not as you've asked me not to." he said leaning in kissing her on the forehead more like an elder brother trying to place his younger sibling at ease which it seemingly it did.

"Aguya, you can help navigate us back right?" she finally asked as she took her first steps into the structured ruins, her eyes looking around in wonder "Yes, so long there's nature around I can find the path do not worry yourself with such things." he said in the hopes to comfort the one he cared for as a sibling, she nodded continuing to walk down and into what could only be described as a labyrinth. Smelling the stale air she brought up her sleeve covering her mouth and nose, it was just one of those things she couldn't stand given that she and her clothing where scented with incense that she herself had made. "Aguya..." her voice seemed scared as the light started to fade the deeper below they became, as if on cue his hand went to his sword and he moved in front of her "Please stay close." he said calmly as he walked on Yuiisai nodding but she remained still to see if Lester was still with them, though beautiful something about this place felt off to them and she couldn't put her finger to it which made things all that much worse.

Yuiisai had no real way of knowing what was going through the others mind but when people outside the culture seemed to visit the house they often commented on how the style was unique, she had never thought so but then she had been raised within the culture and was only now seeing the diverse styles of clothing others wore. She guessed as he was so use to his own sense of style that it just seemed run of the mill but to her it was beautiful the way the layers hung, the colours and shades making it that much more appealing to her eyes. Moving forward she touched his scarf out of curiosity, she had never seen anyone wear such things and so was curious in a major way "Why do you wear your sash around your neck?" she asked her tone showing she was perplexed on the matter, Aguya coming forward to take her hand away "My lady it's rude to touch another you don't know, the same etiquette must be followed here as home." he scolded lightly not answering the question as it had been asked of their recent obtained companion.

Aguya had noted that Lester had been looking over their clothing and smiled "My lady is wearing what is known as a hanbok and I am wearing a hanfu." he said knowing the other may be curious on their own types of clothing "We are a midi people" he said calmly knowing that many cultures clashed in the pleasure district they once called home thus the reasoning of so many different eastern clothing styles in one place, it had never caused issue but many seemingly got confused due to it. "Lester, perhaps the next festival at home you could come and see first hand all the beautiful and bright colours; even wear clothing like we do!" she seemed excited to teach another about her culture but could already hear the scolding she would get later for doing such a thing to a stranger, she didn't care however she was just glad not to feel so lonely anymore and would risk being in danger to have a new friend; then again looking in the eyes of the other she could tell he had a gentle soul so wasn't that worried and if she was wrong she had Aguya to protect her.

"Lester, is it first time dealing with people from our culture?" she couldn't help but ask she was curious of cultures not like her own and would love to learn more about them so she may better herself in her tasks. "I haven't met many outside my own culture and most that I have, haven't been very nice people." she held the hems of her sleeves as she spoke the last part, she and Aguya added their current 'employer' under that same umbrella as he had made her some horrible things that she wasn't overly happy about but there was nothing she could do; he held her contract after all and to disobey or decline in any way she knew from past experience at home was dealt with swiftly and harshly. This was something she would rather avoid if she could as she was seemingly kept in a room that someone would keep a slave or prisoner for two weeks. "This place seems so scary, where you thinking about entering on your own? Did you have a way to find your way out if you had found yourself lost in the labyrinth below?" she worried for the others safety if he had done such a thing, she knew she had Aguya who was close to nature so, so longs there was nature they could find their way back.

"Aguya what if there's no nature?" she eventually asked now worrying about if they got lost her eyes looking to the tall male whom just seemed to smile "I have parchment and ink I will draw a map as we go." he explained to Yuiisai not wanting them to worry who nodded happy with the explanation that was given to them. "Is it safe Aguya?" she asked wondering if the place would fall on them, where the place even in ruins was still marvellous she would rather if she had to die it be around flowers. "In honesty my lady I can not answer that question until we enter, forgive me." he said gently bowing a little while he apologised. The two were to much into their own conversation to notice that they were being observed by the third, Yuii bowed in return to Aguya "There's nothing to forgive, it was a silly question on my part." she giggled with a quite nervous tone before long they looked back at Lester bowing for a moment "Forgive us we aren't ignoring just I'm new to how things are.." she said not really wanting to get into things, she had no idea how people would take to her being sheltered in such a manner as she was and so tried to avoid it in question as much as possible. She noticed how he fidgeting with the fabric around his neck and tilted her head "Are you not afraid your sash is going to strangle you?" it was then it was to thick and short to be worn how she wore her own around her back and around her arms but then it was long enough to be a sash that was worn around the waist of a person.

Hearing he was also new to the ways of the world made her smile brightly, she seen it as potential to have a new friend, that they could help each other with learning and go adventures to explore together. Such a many situation went though her head that she giggled happily making Aguya raise an eyebrow unsure how to take how she was acting. "My lady, are you feeling alright?" he asked a little concern in his tone, Yuii nodded smiling "Yes, I was thinking on how this was the path the Kami placed us on so I could meet someone like me." her tone filled with innocent joy and glee "My lady friendship is a two way street, please don't get your hopes up." he warned softly more like a worried brother than anything else as he didn't want her hurt in any way. "We're friends... right Lester?" her tone had softened her eyes almost begging for him to agree with what she had said, it was clear she felt alone and needed someone around her own age to relate to; she would accept whatever answer was given and she knew everyone was entitled to their opinion and she had no right to change it even if she wished to so had to believe that the answer would be positive. She knew however that it also had a huge let down if it wasn't though she would be upset she'd understand.

"Aren't those the most fun though?" she asked with an innocently cute voice which made Aguya sigh "Sometimes my lady however they can also be very difficult and with this being a job higher than the three of us we must be careful even if this is a basic one, complications could be costly so we all must be on alert." he said calmly Yuiisai nodding to his words knowing that she had to focus mind, she had a bad feeling she was going to have to use her magic on this job and didn't like the thought of that at all but there was nothing she could do about it or she would become a burden to Lester and Aguya. Aguya could see her how she was thinking by the slight movement she had made though it would have went unnoticed by someone who hadn't known her that well. "My lady, please don't worry unless it's needed you won't have to." he said with a comforting tone moving closer he kissed her forehead gently making her smile weakly "I am here to protect you so fear not on that." he said warmly as an older brother would seem to speak to a younger sibling.

Again the two hadn't realised that they were indeed being watched at first, this time it was Aguya whom had noticed Lester watching them. "I do apologise, we come from a place where magic wasn't permitted to people like us." he explained to the other "My lady still hasn't come to terms with her magic so I plead that you please be patient with her my lord." he continued hoping Lester wouldn't push further as he really didn't want to go into Yuiisai's magic knowing just how uncomfortable it made the one he served. It was after this interaction they had seemingly walked through the first arch way and down into the depths of the labyrinth almost as if it had swallowed them whole, it was then he realised passing the first inner arch where they could still turn back they where still past the point of no return as his lady would want to see this task through to the end no matter what. Aguya brought out parchment, brush and a small vial of ink taking notes along the way of the path they where taking all the while keeping an eye on the area willing to drop everything to protect the ones he travelled with.

Yuiisai jamp back seeing a brick about to fall on her unprotected foot and looked in sheer amazement as something seem to come forth from the hole that was once there "Aguya, what is that?" she asked not exactly in fear but concern "I would believe it is an angry plant." he said in an honest tone as without research that is all he could say for certain. His eyes went to Lester as he seen how they seemingly sprouted tendrils "I'd suggest we not get touched by them as we don't know if they're poisonous, acidic or have another nasty surprise." he said calmly keeping ahead of Yuiisai as he moved to put his items down he watched and listened to the other "It would stand to reason, plants evolve and become highly resistant depending on where they grow." he said his tone remaining stoic, though he knew this would become an issue at some point it seemed that the other had managed to handle it with little issue. "Seems you can handle yourself my lord." his tone showed he was impressed "We should act accordingly as we don't know if this place has more surprises." he said picking up his items once more blinking as flower bracelets where offered to himself and his lady, both whom took the gift; Yuiisai who seemed to almost squeal in delight at the wonderful colours of the flowers. Soon however they would start moving carefully stepping over the defeated plant cautious in case they came back to life, after around ten minutes of walking the three came to a path that branched off into three. "Aguya which way?" she asked watching as he moved to a wall his head going to the wall as he began to whisper something almost as if he was having a conversation, Yuiisai watched quietly allowing Aguya to get the information the three needed; after a few moments he whispered his thanks and walked down the left path. "They warn that this will be dangerous." he said gently to the others knowing Yuiiisai would keep close.

Yuiisai watched quietly as the other seemed to walk down memory lane, she herself got nostalgic and homesick smelling or seeing certain things so it wasn't exactly a giant leap of faith to believe that someone else would do the same kind of thing. It did have her wondering however if the other was homesick and lonely like she was and how often he thought of the place of his birth, even how often he thought about returning even if it was for a short time. She did so often where she remembered little of the village she belonged to in Midi, she did remember her life within the pleasure district she was raised in within Terra Ignis and how she missed her home and those she was raised with. “You are thinking of home Lester?” she eventually asked the other a small smile on her face as she knew the look all to well as she often possessed it herself according to how Aguya had spoken in the past when she thought of home. “Do many wear sashes around their necks where you come from?” she had so many questions for the other given how she was so very sheltered. She looked to him as he froze almost like her touch was going to rot the fabric around his neck causing her hand to come to her chest her other hand holding it. “I... I wouldn't harm something so obviously cherished and loved.” she said quietly, her voice was so meek that it seem like she could burst out in tears at any second.

Aguya had remained quiet the entire time allowing the other two to converse, he realised that the white haired male would be a little dubious and uncomfortable at the touch of a stranger. Yuiisai was the same but she also had a childish wonder due to being locked away to the outside world within the world they were raised in, his actions however was less to do with Lester's comfort and more to do with keeping social etiquette in place. “Scarf?” she repeated sounding somewhat confused at the concept as she looked to Aguya for the answer. “It's fabric worn around the neck to keep a person warm.” he explained but she seemed to be even more confused as she didn't understand how a piece of fabric placed around the neck could keep someone warm. “I don't remember my family, she must have loved you very much to craft you such a wonderful gift.” she said happy that he had a physical representation of a family members love and a memory of his home that must often act as a reminder to go home when he wanted to. “Lucky charms?” she seemed a little confused but looked to the jade charm dangling from her obi that Aguya bought for her so she would remember where she came from. She thought about perhaps buying a gift for the other so they could remember their friendship or if it didn't go so well at least the day they met.

Aguya looked to him tilting his head a slight chuckle coming from behind the taller males lips “My lady was born in Midi and raised within a pleasure district in Terra Ignis.” he had no idea what the other was thinking but he guessed he would explain a few things as he hadn't known many that went to Midi from Fiore, he nor Yuiisai showed any shame about where they were raised. “Terra Ignis holds many different styles of clothing. What we are wearing are two different styles, each style has a male and female type to it.” he explained with a calm tone hoping the other would understand it was fine to ask them questions on their culture and what they wore. It was how friendships and bonds where created after all. "Perhaps you could educate us a little about the norms of your home village or town." he said not really knowing if it was a village, town or city and liked learning about other places all over Fiore.

Yuiisai giggled seeing how the other reacted to her inviting him to the next festival held where she and Aguya where raised. She couldn't help think how cute he looked with the dimpled cheeks and wide bright smile and wondered if she was the same way if such things where offered to her. “You have a wonderfully bright smile Lester, it changes the energies you give off, its such a lovely sight to see.” her voice was sincere as she spoke to the other. “It'll be the late spring festival, the blossoms will be in full bloom and the place will be filled in vibrant colours, lively music will fill the air...” she started to explain sounding so excited as she explained what normally was seen and heard but only by seeing the colours on the trees making them seem like fireworks on them and the music could a person truly understand why she seemed so happy. “The courtesan and oiran dance, there's even offerings at the temple.” her eyes went to Aguya as she grinned “Aguya does our offering at the temple, he does horse back archery... one of the best of the district...” she said making Aguya sigh a little.

“You are to kind my lady, I have had a lot of practice and had very good tutors.” he said with a humbled tone, he was just glad to see her excited again; recently the one he served was far to solemn and depressed it hurt him so badly to see her light fading. He wanted to tell her that this wasn't the place or time but he didn't have the heart so let her get everything out, who knew she could have possibly made her first real friend since leaving home. He knew there was Ahote but such a child inside a dark guild, he wanted her to have nothing to do with that world and though they had been close he didn't count that as a friendship; merely a passing of ships in the night. “I do hope you are not claustrophobic my lord, during these festivals the streets are filled to the extent that it is hard to move.” he finally said making Yuiisai stop scratching her cheek “I forgot about that... Do you still want to come Lester?” she asked with a warm tone, she would be upset of course if he said no but at the same time she would have understood why, not everyone was made for such atmospheres or surroundings.

Her eyes then went bright as she thought of something else “Perhaps we could go a day early and get you some clothing so you could experience that too!” she was so happy she was almost squeeing like a little girl, it was now Aguya moved to her and kissed her forehead “Calm my lady, you are becoming far to excitable.” he said with a warm smile and tone, this made her blink and nodded to what he said instantly “Sorry, I'm just really happy Aguya... I found someone to do things with.” it would be more than obvious now if it hadn't been before that she was always alone thus starved for contact with other people, this wasn't because of anyone's fault merely due to how things were done where they had been raised, Yuiisai finding it hard to adapt and how protected she was.

Hearing that the other hadn't met anyone like them made her blink but then she had never met anyone like him so she thought that he to may have had the same kind of upbringing so was happy to leave it at that. Aguya covered Yuiisai's ears for a moment and looked seriously at Lester “My lady dislikes her magic, she is afraid of what it can do. Where it is beautiful it is also deceivingly deadly.” he explained realising that he was likely confused as to why she had previously acted in such a way. Only after this conversation had come to a complete closure did he remove his hands from Yuiisai's ears. “Aguya, why did you do that?” she asked pouting, he bowed just a little “Forgive me my lady but some conversations shouldn't be heard by ladies.” he explained, he had agreed to always be honest with her and this wasn't a lie to her, but then it wasn't exactly an entire truth on this occasion.

Yuiisai found herself wondering just how long this job would take, she knew that Aguya would likely have had food and water for them on his person. He wasn't one to leave anything to chance when they went on adventures due to her whimsical curiosity but wondered about the other and if he had brought supplies with him. She guessed he must have had due to being out there already, but at the same time he likely hadn't expected to be asked to come on a job with a random stranger who had picked up a job that was to strong for them to handle alone. She decided if they became hungry she would share their supplies it was the least they could do after all, for now they remained quiet on the subject unsure on how exactly to ask such a question of the other.

Yuiisai looked back to Aguya who nodded slightly almost as if he read what the smaller of the two was thinking “My lord, do you have supplies with you?” he asked calmly of the third in the group “If not we have supplies that we will not hesitate to share at your request.” he said with a warm tone to the other a small smile placed on his lips as he bowed his head a little, as a sign of respect and thanks that he would bare with them given the unconventional circumstances of the situation and job that came with it. He knew that the one he served was thankful for him handling this matter due to the small pinkness in her cheeks, he wondered if this world was right for her. She was a gentle spirit who looked for the best in everything and everyone but he knew better than that, he feared it would take what she was and twist her taking from her light; for now however there was nothing that could be done and so would stay by her side until the correct path showed itself to him.

Hearing his words to their apology brought the young dragon out of his thoughts, now concentrating on the other “None the less, it was rude of us as there is a third person here.” he explained hoping the other would understand where he was coming from. “We understand that you are patient but it's no excuse for our bad manners.” Yuiisai said looking to the ground fidgeting a bit “Aguya has been my attendant since I was first sold to the house that raised me, he's more than a servant to me though.” she said looking to Aguya with a smile, Aguya could only smile back his hand going to the small silver and emerald earring he wore. It's was true it was meant to be a necklace but as he wore one he had requested it be refashioned to something else, he knew other attendants had been jealous of her generosity as they had often gotten small cheap trinkets. His was a custom piece designed by his lady and crafted by a master crafter, the proof of how she thought of him and what he done for her.

“Aguya has been doing his best to keep me from making reckless and unneeded mistakes, but even his knowledge to the outside is limited. I wasn't ever allowed to pass the arch and so neither was he.” she explained to the other, she knew that the earth gave its knowledge to her attendant so that had been a great help to them both, at the same time neither were ashamed of their histories though Aguya would be less likely to go into his and Yuiisai had been to young to remember anything before she had been brought to the pleasure district. “Everywhere has odd quirks, its these quirks that makes it so interesting to explore and interact with others. Don't you think?” he asked with a small chuckle of his own that made Yuiisai smile brighter than she had previously done. When the scarf came back to the centre of the conversation again Yuiisai looked at Aguya's neck knowing he wore a necklace that he refused to take off, even when he had been ordered to at home no matter the punishment that followed it had remained. When she became a fully fledged courtesan it wasn't so often and had all but stopped when she became an oiran. He was her servant as far as they where concerned and she allowed him it.

“Necklaces are hidden under fabric how are they more likely to strangle than something that can be easily pulled?” she asked with a puzzled tone, Aguya sighed at this “Both are very possible regardless of how accessible an item around the neck is, it is a danger be it a chain or fabric. A person must be careful or they will end up doing themselves harm.” he explained making her nod, it made sense she guessed “Also if a piece of fabric is loose enough it doesn't strangle it pulls away, with enough force a necklace or chain can be ripped from a persons neck...” he said his voice gentle has his hand touched his necklace “That being said if it is cherished nothing like that will ever happen and the kami help anyone who try and do such a thing.” he finished wondering if Lester himself understood as he to cherished the thing he wore around his own neck.

Aguya then realised that the other may not know their terminology for things and blushed a little in embarrassment “Kami are what we call the gods.” he explained, he wasn't meaning to be disrespectful, indicate that the other was dumb or even insinuate that he wouldn't have known but he had met very few that did know the term that was used in the place they called home. Yuiisai was feeling as well as she normally did, in her excitement she hadn't realised that maybe she had muddled her words, so was thinking back on the conversation then giggled a bit more “I meant perhaps the kami made this happen so he and I could meet each other and learn together.” she said hoping she got her words right this time or that they had been clearer than she had previously been. She had been so lonely since she had been taken from the place she called home, what made it worse there was no-one like her who was still learning what many took for granted.

She understood that friendship was a two way street and though she may wish to be friends with the person she had just met, this didn't necessarily mean that he wanted to be friends with her. She had that issue with an apprentice she grew up with in another house, she had become a courtesan while they where still in training though they had been in their lifestyle a few years longer. This was to be expected however as everything she learned was inside the confines of the district, while other apprentices left for their educations. It had made her sad as the two had once been so very close and then to end because one became promoted and the other hadn't, her eyes looked away as she thought back to that day. Aguya moved forward hugging her with a sigh “Shh, it's fine my lady. Not everyone will be like Aikiko.” he explained knowing exactly where her mind had went, all Yuiisai could do was nod knowing he was right on the subject a weak smile appearing on her lips once more.

Yuiisai looked to Lester biting their lip realising that they maybe forcing their wants on the other “It's okay to say no, you know.” she said with a bow as an apology to him, she didn't want it to be forced or fake as it would mean nothing to either in the long run. “I understand friendships take a while to form properly, I'm just lonely.” she continued to explain to him, her milky jade blue eyes meeting his own showing this to be nothing but the truth. “I was raised as a courtesan, it was forbidden for any courtesan to cross the archway for any reason. The district was there to be the dreams to those who visit, we where the dolls trained to fulfil those dreams no matter what they would be...” she said looking back as she felt Aguya's hand on her shoulder, this was him reassuring her she didn't owe explanation to anyone. Yuiisai however looked back to Lester taking a deep breath as she readied herself to continue “My entire world was that district, my friends and those I classed as family....” she said gently her bubbly voice fading to a saddened one.

“When I was obtained by the one whom now owns my contract, my world was stripped from me and now in a world that may as well be a different realm completely.” she said now breaking the eye contact looking to the ground, she knew she owed him no explanation on why she was how she was, but at the same time she felt like he should understand her more if their friendship would indeed blossom properly. “I'm glad you class me as a friend Lester, I fear I won't make many and fewer that will be approved by Aguya and the one that owns me.” she said quietly to the other, she didn't hate either of them as they were doing it for her protection given that she was still quite to innocent to the world she was now part of.

Yuiisai had no fear that if she was ever in any perceived danger that Aguya would protect her, even from the one that owned her. He had already as much on several occasions which caused friction between the two males to the point she thought it was going to come to blows at some points, if it had however it was never done in front of her and kept inside the training hall while she was resting. “Earlier I said Aguya was more than a servant to me, this is true... he's my protector and the closest thing I have to a family member.” she said looking back to Aguya with a small smile “You were so very young when you joined the house you needed family, I am honoured I was able to fulfil that role and can do so even now my lady.” he said bowing a little to her, Yuiisai quickly bowed back, though they were more like a brother and sister they had still been raised a certain way and it wouldn't ever change.

Aguya looked at Lester whom seemed confused about the magic thing he sighed as he tried to think on how to explain it. “The district that we where raised within prevented those whom worked in certain professions from using magic...” he explained he said looking to Yuiisai “Musicians, dancers, courtesan, apprentices, attendants and servants.” he finished. “It was seen as dangerous and removing from clients dreams so it was a law, dealt with most severely if broken. There was one festival a year however that oiran where allowed to use magic but even then it was scrutinised to make sure nothing got out of hand.” she said adding to the conversation, she never used magic at all since she could remember. She remembered she was told it was dangerous and could harm so was forbidden even during that festival from using hers. It was one of the reasons she resented it now and had a hard time controlling it.

Yuiisai had no idea that her personal magic had been brought up during the time and by the conversation that followed believed it was just a general topic on home, so didn't mind trying to help the other understand. “I'm sorry my lord this is how I was raised, though given freedoms I am still a servant and behave as such.” he said a smile on his face his voice warm and calm like the day they had found themselves in. “I do apologise if it offends you and will do my best not to speak unless required.” he suggested in the hoped that they could find some sort of middle ground that would appease everyone. It wasn't like he was going out of his way to do this purposely for Lester, nor would he for anyone else this was how he had spent many years and it wasn't something that was about to change even if Yuiisai themselves asked him to do it.

While within the labyrinth Aguya carefully created the map as they went, he added in vital information in case they got lost and it was found at a later date so it may help others. He looked up as he heard the nervous chuckle from the other male in the group and wondered why he was, he was more than able to protect both if required but then realised that Yuiisai was shaking slightly. He understood that they may be frightened or nervous but such things in a place like this could spell a person's death with a single wrong move or turn. “You are both fine, take a deep breath and be at ease.” he said softly almost as if a parent trying to reassure their children that everything would be fine. In honesty he had no idea if it would be but he at least wanted to stay positive as there where three of them, so believed that between them they could handle anything that came their way. He took note of the dimensions of the corridors they walked noting they could comfortably walk side by side which was both a good and a bad thing as yes it meant they couldn't be overwhelmed but it also meant that larger opponents that could be stronger could follow them and that wasn't so good.

Yuiisai wasn't use to the darkness or the musty old scents that where currently assaulting her nose but nothing could be done about it lest she bring up the strongly fragrant fabric that made her clothing. Doing that however meant she was easily an open target if they got attacked, so she bared with it but was far from happy about it that was for sure as her clothing was also getting dirty. Hearing Lester's words she nodded in agreement not believing that bad things came on their own, she did hope however that they weren't humanoid. It was true he had spilt blood twice since being brought into her owners care and both times by his orders, she had hated both times as that wasn't part of her. The mere thought of spilling another's blood made her cover her mouth as she felt like she was going to be sick. “My lady?” Aguya asked his tone concerned as he almost dropped everything he was holding to help her. “I.. I'm okay, just a bad memory.” she said not wanting the others to worry, that and she didn't want Lester to hate her for something she had been made to do after telling him that she wasn't a serial killer.

Aguya nodded not wanting to question the one he served in front of the other as he was sure it was something to do with the one that owned her, how he wanted to kill that man for destroying her peaceful life and giving her one like this. He knew however that this was far from happening while he owned her, he had already made it clear he would never willingly give up the contract. He was trained as an archer but had no bow and though gifted with a sword, knew that it would still be bad if things took a turn for the worst as he was sure Lester would likely be still finding his feet in that kind of thing; he also knew his lady wasn't meant for combat so that made this more difficult but still not impossible for the small group. “Keep your wits about you.” he instructed them both knowing for now that was all the advice he could give them.

Yuiisai tried to keep her calm as she had been instructed by Aguya but that was easier said than done as the slightest made her want to shriek fear. Sure she was use to some of the noises that they where currently hearing but at the same time there where more that she didn't know and this had her on edge, how she hated her enhanced hearing and sense of smell at the moment. The musty earthen and damp smell where drowning everything else, so it prevented her from smelling enemies coming towards them; she felt so dang useless right now but she would do her best when the time came. She did however hear the movements of people coming towards them but before she could warn the others it had seemed that she hadn't been the only one who had heard the bumbling idiots heading their way.

Yuiisai nodded to Lester's words neither had the heart to tell him they to had heard them thanks to their enhanced hearing. “There are several groups, they seem lost.” Aguya whispered quietly enough for only the other two “Due to close quarters keep area magic to a minimum or we will likely harm each other, not only that they will be like scared, trapped animals and that makes them more unpredictable and thus more dangerous.” he explained so they where all on the same page, he knew his lady would heed his council and could only hope that Lester would do the same. He was part nature dragon and so didn't mind the labyrinth to much, still it was stuffy and he missed the light so wanted this finished sooner rather than later that was for sure. Yuiisai and Aguya listened to what the florist said nodding “Some of my magic has immobilisation too.” Yuiisai chimed in showing she could help with that if it was needed.

“Let's not kill them if it can be helped, knocking people out can be just as effective as can manipulation.” Yuiisai said not really liking when she had taken life before and the others gentle eyes showed he was the same only killing as a last resort, she was sure even then he would try find another way around it even if that was impossible. She looked down knowing that she would have to use her magic but wasn't looking forward to it as she knew just how dangerous the stuff that plagued her existence could be. “We'll help the best we can my lord.” he said placing the ink and parchment away, hugging Yuiisai briefly to reassure her before drawing his sword and moving to be at the front as to protect the two youths.

Aguya blinked seeing how the other male seemed to draw a bow, it was a strange weapon to use for such close quarters and hoped that the other could draw and re-equip quickly or it would be more a hindrance than a help in the long run. It was true bows where more precise but if the enemy was wearing armour, then it would also be a useless tool without special arrows or magic being imbued within them. He however again remained quiet on his thoughts as it wasn't his place to speak out about how the other was doing things until it became an issue. Where he had seen the other indicating that they follow his lead he knew that his lady wouldn't bend, there was nothing she hated more than her clothing getting tarnished so kept her out of sight behind the wall. He heard the enemies coming towards them and started to count the amount of footsteps as if calculating just how many where coming there way. His eyes then looked down to the crouching and hidden Lester as he let out a sigh noting the white knuckles as he had tightened his grip around his weapons. Kneeling he lent in close to Lester “Calm young lord, we will prevail this day, we have the upper hand after all.” He whispered in the hopes to ease his anxiety as that could be their down fall.

Yuiisai watched in amazement as Lester seemed to immobilize the animals with ease a bright smile on her face, she had no idea what these animals were as she had never seen them before but felt like she would be seen as dumb if he asked so remained quiet about it; she did make a note to ask Aguya about them at a later time when they weren't with someone else. She watched however in horror as Lester took his blade to the defenceless animal, Aguya quickly covering her eyes with a sigh 'She's really not meant for this kind of life, damn that idiot man.' he cursed to himself, he himself had no issue that the animal would meet its end, it was a threat after all however he knew his lady would as it was just doing what was in its nature to do. They where invading it's home territory after all. “I know it's hard but a little warning when you intend to draw blood, it's something my lady is not yet accustomed to.” he said to the white haired male, he wasn't angry but his tone did show concern and worry as he held back information from the other.

Aguya took note and nodded in approval at the others use of magic, indeed it was a marvellous sight to behold. He couldn't do something like that but he did have more than a few trick up his sleeve that was for sure. “Impressive.” he said with a tone that mirrored how he was feeling, he would have clapped but felt that would be taking it a step to far and also seen as mocking the other which was not his intention. He did however release Yuiisai so that she too could do her part in dealing with their opponents. Yuiisai pouted a little she hated it when Aguya treated her like she was still seven years old, sure she wasn't use to the world but she wouldn't get use to it if he kept treating her in such a manner. “Wow Lester, you're really strong..” her voice showing amazement as she seen the fourteen enemies entangled in the vines, even noticing how some of them seemed to be dosing. Her hands going over her mouth as she watched his next spell and the bloodshed that followed wondering how something so beautiful could be so deadly. “You are the same my lady...” Aguya whispered knowing that it was something she needed to hear as most often the most beautiful things could be the most deadly.

She watched his knife for a few moments before she seen the next opponent being dragged towards him to be dealt with at a fast speed, right now she wished she never picked this task and wondered if they would all be like this from now on. She watched as a flower bloomed and how the animal seemed to slowly become limp, she wished she didn't understand what was going on but even an idiot could tell the flower was stealing the poor things life force. “My lady, I know this is difficult but had these things found us first and we fought them loudly, we would be over run by enemies....” he said to her seeing tears well up “They are sacrificing their lives for our safety.” he finished knowing it was a harsh truth for her but a truth none the less as he dashed forward unsheathing his sword slashing quickly at the others making sure to aim for their jugulars so it would be done without a noise escaping them and as humanly as possible. Weaving around Lester but also hitting the ones he had also in case they made noise, they couldn't afford it with human enemies so close.

As Aguya continued to deal with the others that where entangled he hadn't made note to keep an eye on Lester believing that the white haired male could tend to himself with his ladies help. Yuiisai had seen the goings on and what had happened to Lester, with tear filled eyes she raised her left hand above her head and moved her index finger as if she was pulling a trigger as she did a blue glowing seal appeared. It wasn't to long before the effects of this seal would be seen as several shards of what could only be called crystalised element shards appeared changing colour, starting as black, purple, yellow and finally white. Keeping her eyes focus on the enemy she flattened her hand and each of the six shards hit an enemy squarely in the forehead at a fast pace more than enough to make them fall. “Don't hurt people if you don't want to be hurt.” she said in an upset and angry tone as her eyes finally looked at Lester the shards returning back to her ready to be used again at a moments notice. “Sorry, I know we said no killing but he was badly hurting you a... a... and...” she started to stutter tears falling down her cheeks. “This lot has been taken care of, I suggest we use the map and get to the centre avoiding more confrontation.” Aguya said bringing out the parchment, he knew to many more battles so soon would be bad for his lady and knew Lester would likely wish to keep fighting to a minimum if they could.