Fresh Meat

[Koshiro WarHazzard]

Koshiro walked into Crow territory. Having walked into this new place Koshiro was instantly vigilant, not on edge just extra careful. Koshiro never grabbed his sword unless threatened so he continued to walk normally. Koshiro didn't know if the crows would accept his request to join. He was however hopeful he knew of this Sean Barker fellow, and Koshiro had never met him but he already hated Sean Barker with every fiber of his being, especially after what he had done to Koshiro's cousin Sider. The Crows were the only group he knew of that wanted to take out this guy so naturally he wanted to join them.
Koshiro began to speak to himself
"Well this place is different, I hope I can find these people. more so hoped they would accept his request to join."

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

Rose would make her way to the side of Koshiro.

"Greetings friend."

[Lucien DeChain]

Unbeknownst to Koshiro, there was a presence lurking about...

Lucien watched from a distance, high above the street. He was prone, looking over the edge of the roof of an old run-down building. It used to be a high-rise apartment complex. Now it was a Crow perch.

As Lucien watched the visitor enter Crow territory, he chewed on an old piece of beef jerky that had been in his mouth far too long. After he recently started eating, he had to be constantly eating small bits of food in order to keep his stomach in shape, and not get sick.

He didn't hear what the stranger said, but he did see that someone else approached him. Rose? I haven't seen her in ages! And away from Raikotsu, too... If she's here, then the Sudeki clan is involved.

He touched the earpiece, and a blue light came on. He spoke softly into it. "Brother DeChain here. Potential activity here on the border." He gave his position, and the description of the stranger. "I'll keep watch for now, if I need backup, I'll call in again."

A response crackled over the piece. "Recieved. You're getting better at this, dude."

Lucien tried not to blush as he clicked off the earpiece. He would wait for a decisive turn. For now, how the stranger reacted to Rose, and how they proceeded, would be his signalling points.

[Koshiro WarHazzard]

Koshiro saw the stranger approach.

"Hello! I'm Koshiro, and you are?"

Koshiro stuck his hand out to shake.

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

Rose just looked at his hand then lowered her head slightly in greeting.

"My name is Rose Sudeki. Rai asked me to accompany you here while he attends the others trials."

[Koshiro WarHazzard]

Koshiro put his hands in his pockets.
"Oh, Well thank you. I will have to make sure to thank him a little later on aswell."
"I assume that Rai briefed you on the situation? Sider being my cousin an all."
Koshiro looked around
"I get this weird feeling like I'm being watched......Meh probably nothing."

[Marcus Prasad]

There would be another present with Lucien on the rooftop. Sitting with his back resting against the the rooftop Parapet, one knee pulled up to his chest, Marcus kept watch on Lucien as he performed his overwatch duties. After thier little escapade after busting the kid out of Barker territory, Marcus hadn't had a chance to check in on the lad and see how he was fitting in with the rest of the Crows.

And judging by how impressed his 'mission control' sounded, it would seem he was getting along just fine. This put a discreet smile on his face as he pulled his Flatcap over his eyes, hooding them before reaching back and re-adjusting his ponytail.
Not wanting to distract Lucien from his Job, Marcus kept mostly quiet, only speaking if spoken to or to make observations.
Normally he would be happy to chat the little guys ear off, but again, not when they were on the job.

"You seem to be doing just fine Junior. Glad to see it!"
Marcus did praise, reaching over to give the lads shoulder a reassuring squeeze. Marcus was also doubly glad to see him eating without being thrown into a fit. He could already begin to see the change, the boy was beginning to fill out, albiet slowly. At least now he didn't look so much like a hollocaust survivor anymore.

Still, what the hell would a Dragon retainer want with some random Joe Blow smack dab on the outskirts of Crow territory? Marcus smelled intrigue. Then again Marcus felt that it was usualy safer to assume Intrigue, and thus completely avoid dissapointment later on in life.

[Lucien DeChain]

Lucien, seeing the things down below, decided that the stranger was being friendly enough. Still, there was something off about him. In fact there was something off about this whole situation.

"Thanks, Marcus. Hey, do you recognize him? This situation is kind of strange."

He would continue to look on, wanting to just go up and ask them what was going on. But, that wasn't the Crow way, and it was definitely a lot more dangerous than Lucien liked. Unless plans changed, or Marcus wasn't content with watching from afar, Lucien would stay put. But that didn't mean he wouldn't press the subject.

"What do you think? Should we get a closer look?"

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

Rose nodded to the young man.

"Yes, though you may not see me I'm not very far away from Rai at any given time... except for now of course, so what he didn't tell me I have already heard. As far as watchful eyes, I wouldn't doubt it if the Crows are watching us. From what Rai tells me they are kind enough to let anyone in but they keep good eyes on them to make sure they don't cause trouble, and those that do cause trouble regret it. So I would just watching your step while you are here."

[Koshiro WarHazzard]

Koshiro smiled at rose
"Thanks for the advice but I don't intend to cause trouble. I do like a fight but only someone who deserves it. I also want to help find a cure for my cousin, but I need to help with Barker. I am good at stealth and I am fast. I think that the Crows will be able to find use for my skills."

Koshiro couldn't shake the feeling of being watched, but didn't let it show. Instead he just smiled and said
"Well Rose it has been nice meeting you, but if we are standing here we aren't finding the Crows. So lets walk and talk."

Koshiro gestured to the road.
"I bet you are pretty fast too. We could simply run?"

[Raikotsu Sudeki]

Rose cocked her head to the side and looked at him as if there was something wrong with him.

"Or we could just walk like normal people..."

(Ooc: Ummm... This isn't Naruto my friend, it is perfectly acceptable to walk around like normal, after all when was the last time you were running around town looking for someone while having a conversation?)

[Koshiro WarHazzard]

(ooc:.....no comment)

"Well yeah.....but I'm not normal haha"

[Marcus Prasad]

{OOC} Common, ease up there Rai. I've seen ALOT sillier. Hell, I've DONE sillier XD{OOC}

"What do you think? Should we get a closer look?"

With a sly look on his face, Marcus turned to the lad and spoke.
"What were you ordered to do?"
He teased before continuing.
"Well, she's a dragon, if she is who I think she is. That woman who hangs around Raikotsu right? That means she's dragon."

"Now If I were you, I'd call that in for courtesy sake. A Dragon and a plus one unknown. Give a description as well in case they are on our watch list. Always be thorough when your on lookout there junior. You never know what you might be dealing with and the base would need all the intel you could provide. Your our eyes and ears right now don't forget."

Marcus scrutinized the pair for awhile, then began to smile.
"The dude knows he's being watched. See his body language? How he stiffens and looks about himself? Doesen't know it's us though or they'd be staring up here."

[Lucien DeChain]

Lucien would nod sullenly at the obvious jab. But, after hearing Marcus' reasoning, decided to follow his advice, and call in the duo.

"Brother DeChain here. Update on activity. Two persons sighted, one Dragon plus one unknown," He gave the description of the man. "No acts of aggression, they seem to be acquaintances. Heading in, away from the border. Holding position for now."

When Marcus noted the man's tension, Lucien replied, "Yes, I noticed that too. He seems to have quite a keen sense of things. Knowing Rose, she's probably told him that Crows are watching. We should be careful."

[Koshiro WarHazzard]

Koshiro relaxed. For some reason even knowing he was being watched and knowing it was most likely the crows he was searching for he didn't feel like there was any threat at the moment.
He wondered if there was any way that he could prove he was non hostile and non violent...unless given good reason.
As Koshiro walked on he thought back to his cousin and what Barker did to him, Koshiro thought to Siders family and felt bad again that he didn't know what had happened to them. Koshiro would stop at nothing to help Sider and bring about the end of Sean Barker. Even if the crows wouldn't let him in he would help them or someone else to bring down that monster.
He would do just about anything to join the only people he knew of to be against the evil infecting this land.

Koshiro realized he had been quiet for several minutes. He quickly pulled himself back from the intent way he was staring ahead and mustered a smile.
"Tell me about you Rose"