Hi Neighbor![[Kiyoshi+Crows]]

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[[OoC: Started for Kiyoshi, if other members of the Crows want to join that's fine.]]

Shugo would venture to the Crow's Nest. From the information he had gathered, that was the Crow's main safe house. How valid that information was, Shugo didn't know but at the very least it was worth a shot. The boy drove on his motorcycle smoothly attempting to avoid bumps as to not ruin the parcels he had been carrying in the storage compartment on his armored bike.

Shugo needed help. His refugee camp was growing, and Barker's forces had been more aggressive as of late. Shugo feared that soon enough, he would not be enough to protect the people at the camp. The Earth Dragon had shown Shugo just how easily he could be taken down by long range opponents. Shugo also knew that to ask for something he would have to give something. The boy had brought with him roughly 6 gallons of purified water and a good amount of non-perishable food. He would have brought more, but with Shugo being the only person to go that was all he could fit in the storage space on his bike.

Shugo would stop his motorcycle in front of the Crows' stronghold wondering if this was the best idea. The Crows' leader was Kiyoshi and the last time Shugo and Kiyoshi had met, they hadn't gotten a long very well. In fact Shugo may have been a bit more than just an asshole. None the less, he had no one else to turn to.

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Word reached Kiyoshi of the approaching guest, which he bemoaned. Shugo Yuy was far from his favorite person and actually probably fairly close to the bottom of that list. Still, some good might come of this meeting so he'd at least have to show for the sake of possibilities. As much as he didn't like or trust the other faction leaders, he couldn't alienate or make enemies. At the very least the others could draw Barker's attention away. Areon had already proven the Crows as the biggest threat.

Kiyoshi and a small contingent of men greeted the new arrival just outside what was becoming the Crows Nest compound. They were all armed and ready as their leader approached Shugo, cutting past any small talk or familiarities.

"What do you want Shugo?"

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"Hey. I'm doing well too."

Shugo would speak in an almost sarcastic tone after Kiyoshi greeted him. There was still obviously a good amount of animosity between the two of them. Shugo would open the storage compartments on his bike after turning off the engine. Pulling the gallons of water out of storage compartments he would set them down, and he would also pull a crate of non perishable food out of the storage compartment and set it down with the water.

"I need help. Kiyoshi I'm the last Paladin. There's a refugee camp I run and just... I'm not going to be enough to protect them anymore."

Gripping his fists tightly, Shugo would sigh. The boy didn't know if it was a good idea telling the Crows how vulnerable he was, but Shugo hoped that Kiyoshi would respond to how sincere and open he was being with everything.

"I can get you guys more supplies. I don't care if you say yes to helping me or not for that. I'm not going to deny food and drink to people who need it. If there's anything else you need, I can do my best to get it."

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Kiyoshi could appreciate the offer and Shugo's tenuous position. It wasn't long ago himself and Unfettered were incapacitated and the fighting fell to Areon when Barker directed his force at them. Now the other groups had gotten the testicular fortitude to fight back, but still the Crows drew much of the madman's ire. He shook his head lightly.

"I appreciate your offer, Shugo, but we are fine for supplies. Take them back with you to your people."

He took a deep breath, displeased with what he was about to do in this situation. A man had come to him pressed for help and hopefully he had the tact and wherewithal to read in between the words Kiyoshi now spoke.

"I can not readily assist your camp. Barker presses at our borders each moment. We must look to defend Crows territory first. I regret to say this, but we are all pressed in this day and age."

A moment passed.

"We defend Crows territory, first."

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"It's alright. I brought these here for you guys."

Shugo would be quite adamant about leaving those items for Kiyoshi's group. It wasn't much but Shugo wanted to give something else. At the same time Shugo could understand the position that Kiyoshi was in. He had to look out for his people first.

"That's fine. But the cold weather's coming as well. Look if you need anything don't hesitate to ask."

Shugo would close the storage compartments on his bike without putting any items back in to further solidify the point he was making, that he had brought that stuff there for Kiyoshi's people no matter what.

"And you know... If you ever need any help beating back Barker. I'd be more than happy to punch a couple jaws in for you."

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Kiyoshi nodded, unable to force the man to take back his supplies.

"We'd be lucky to have you."

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"I don't know how god I'd be in a fight. Thing's have been... difficult lately."

Shugo would squeeze his wrist where he normally wore his vambraces and gauntlets. He had been getting a bit too into his fights lately.

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"With us, you'd have support and time to heal. Any assistance can be put to use."

The offer was there.

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"Thanks Kiyoshi."

Shugo would smile while holding his hand out to Kiyoshi for them to shake. It felt good to have someone that he could call an ally instead of an enemy for once.

"And my doors are open to you and the rest of the Crows if you ever need them."

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Kiyoshi accepted the handshake.

"Same to you, Shugo."

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"Alright then, I guess I'll be on my way. It was good seeing you again."

Shugo would pull his helmet over his head and mount his motorcycle before leaving.