Here there be Dragons [ Open ]

[David B.]

David would cock an eyebrow and give a crooked grin to Olesya.

"E ymfyoc bmyo hela."

After the handshake, he looked down at the bad Les was carrying before returning his eyes to hers. What was in that bag was paramount to the Dragons- he hadn't expected to even get it when they were out. It was suppose to be a simple mission to disrupt communications, he had never expected....

He brought his gaze back to Katsuri's once the man was finished, sticking the hand the big man shook into his pocket before he came out with questions.

"So, you here to see about citizenship? To join up...?"

A grin.

It was a nice way of saying "what are you doing here?" Without actually saying it. The giant was not unwelcome, but most of the time, powerful people came for reasons, and though Katashi had no political or longstanding force, he was physically powerful and David knew that most with his kind of strength had something on their mind when wandering his territory. And he'll, why not be hopeful and think the big guy might wanna join the core? They could use a commander with his kind of strength and size.

[Your Mom~]

Olesya would have shook her head at David's response, trying to fight the grin that tugged at her lips. She knew for a fact that David didn't always play nice, but she would step back and let the two interact. It appeared that Katsuri was content on being on the outside of the conversation, but she knew David would have questions for him. Also, Katsuri must have questions of his own if he was seeking out David and Leon.

She took another bite of her apple, looking to Katsuri at David's question.

Meanwhile Maddie sat piggy back on David's back, her attention drawn by the kids a couple paces away off to her left. She tapped David's shoulder.

"Can I go play?"

[Katsuri Katashi]

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			Those eyes did not seem to shift, even as he pieced together what was exchanged between the two despite being in his own world so to speak. The handshake over with he'd have rolled back on his heels just slightly, somethign that seemed absurd from such a large man.  "Citizenship? Me?" There was a bit of a chuckle before he shrugged. "I am not sure if I am cut out to be a Dragon." Power wise certainly, without the bells and whistles he'd wager himself up there still with anyone they could throw at him, but in terms of politics? He was not the do good type. He would do good deeds... but he would also do bad ones. Chaotic in a sense. "Eitherway, was not why I am here. Ive been dealing with all manner of people given I currently skate the edge of Barkers territory." He paused, as if thinking of how to put it before continuing, "Im here out of curiousity, wanting to see how the dragons live given any I've run into seemed less... well, batshit crazy to be honest. I'd also like to catch up with Leon but I realize how busy he is."
	Current Song: The Living Tombstone - Gypsy Bard Remix

[David B.]

"Of course. Stay close."

David laughed as he set Maddie down.

"Ah, I gotcha. Well, each dragon is different, as is the gang, but I can understand curiosity I guess. And as for you not being cut out for being one of us, I'd have to disagree. Being a Dragon doesn't require a type, as it were. Still, your entitled to reservations based on experiences. I'll have to see what I can do to help peel them back."

He glanced around after Katsuri had said he was curious as to how they lived.

"Well tell me then. What do you think? Not a bad place to set up shop, right?"

The people by this point dispersed and had gone about their business, David having gotten to business with the Voice and the mountain man.


EDIT: made a quick throw in last minute, my apologies

[Katsuri Katashi]

	EXAMPLE CAPTION YO STR: 80 DEX: 83 CON: 83 INT: 85 WIS: 80 CHA: 80		katsuri katashi
			"You know me well enough to know I do not label myself as a fighter of good." Granted, he had fought for good before, and continued to do so to some degree, even if it was out of frustration over Barkers non-sense.. but that was a different story. "Although, it would be interesting.. from what I've heard powerful people litter the ranks of the dragons.. the sort of people that make my heart flutter." There was almost a distant tone to his voice as he trailed to the end of that line, before shaking his head and offering a smile to David. "I do have to admit though, this place is not bad, far better than the surroundings of my own place.. too many people for my liking though." More of an indication that the big man had gained some control.. but not enough to be around the general populace should things go sour, particularly in combat. He was crude, massive, a brute.. David knew this better than most after all. They'd nearly leveled a floor of the school at some point and he'd only turned more gorilla since then. He was not about to crumble the hardwork these people put into this territory to try and form some semblance of a good life.
	Current Song: The Living Tombstone - Gypsy Bard Remix

[Your Mom~]

Olesya listened to the exchange between the two, keeping Maddie in her peripheral vision as the girl ran off to play with her friends. Maddie had fit in well here despite the fact that she left her fellow orphans back in Crow Territory. Olesya couldn't have possibly cared for all four girls, and had managed to find nice homes with them. Maddie had resisted moving at first, but managed to pick up new friends quickly once they settled in.

She watched Katsuri and David's exchange curiously. They clearly had a history, and a semi-violent one from what she could pick up. How could they not? David was a fighter by nature and Katsuri...well, she could see he was a force to be reckoned with even on a good day. She was sure they both had stories to tell, but for now she was content in letting the two of them catch up, as that was Katsuri's original goal in coming here (in addition to talking to Leon, of course).

[David B.]

David laughed.

"What, and you think Amtrum is a force of good? Or Leon? Or me? Maybe at one time I considered myself as such, but now...I've killed far too many in ways no good man would. Now- we're all just men, trying to bring back some pain for what Barker has done and is still doing."

David would start walking, placing his hand at the small of Olesyas back- he needed her along. Having the white haired girl around calmed him. Made him feel at peace and without worry. He had so much on his plate, just being able to feel the small of her back under his hand twisted his stomach, but relaxed him. As they started walking, David would slide his hand out and- unless she moved her hand away, would gently take it in his own, trying to keep his mind focused but wanting to let her know he remembered there talk at the island house and wasn't afraid or ashamed to show how he cared in public.

"I Know you get it a lot, but your a big man. There aren't many houses in the Dragon epicenter that would fit you or feel comfortable. However, on our coast, there are some mansions overlooking the airport. No planes fly anymore, and most people want to remain close to the center of our territory, so you would be alone as much as you like if you decided on Dragon citizenry. Or, if you prefer some of Barkers blood under your fingernails, you could join the Dragon core. You can still live where you like, but this way you'd get a healthy retainer and when we set out to claim some of our state back, you would get a chance to be in the vanguard, and get your hands dirty."

He grinned up at the man.

"Leon and myself will even come and break some of your bones every now and then, just to keep you on your toes, if staying starts to sound a little better."

He spoke the last sentence light-heartedly, though in truth he wouldn't mind scraping elbows with the big man again.

Would be just like old times.

[Katsuri Katashi]

	EXAMPLE CAPTION YO STR: 80 DEX: 83 CON: 83 INT: 85 WIS: 80 CHA: 80		katsuri katashi
			"If killing betrayed the good of man then none would be innocent... though I am more of a fan that good is a matter of opinion and mine says those fighting to better the lives of others are good. I can not speak for Amtrum or Leon, but you, and these people seem to give enough trust that they stay under your wing without being afraid for their lives.. if that is not good I do not know what good is." He shrugged at that, not one to fight for others, at least long term as he did take pity on whims. "Mansions are a waste of space for those living alone, and being around here would definitely be out of the question, if people are not unnerved by myself they would most definitely be unnerved by my pets. Rather large things they are."  He was considering what David had said though, as if it were not obvious by the way he was skating around those issues, looking for ways to push them away.  Still. As he finished Katsuri would have just smiled, come to break his bones? And the chance to get his hands dirty. He would not be willing to give up his 'fortress' so joining the citizens would have been out of the question.. but this core sounded interesting. "Dragon core? So you have others outside of this walled of area? If I were to join I would need details though.. what sort of things were expected of me limitations, jobs, that sort of business."
	Current Song: The Living Tombstone - Gypsy Bard Remix

[Your Mom~]

Les felt David's hand on the small of her back, a silent insistance that she join them as they began to walk. Les' eyes scanned the area, watching site of one of the guards. She whistled to him, and pointed to where her ward was playing with the other kids. The guard nodded and clapped his fist over his heart, and Olesya returned the gesture before turning to join David and Katsuri as they walked.

She would weave her fingers with his as he took her hand, a slight warmness coming to her cheeks at the gesture. She was still getting used to the whole 'dating' and emotions thing, seeing as emotions were something Les had avoided while she was rampaging as Ophelia. It was like learning to bike ride again.

"The Dragon core consist of the gang's most elite soldiers. We know first, plan first, and act first. It's also the most honorable of positions because we need to trust one another in order to guarantee victory. David, Leon, Mathew, myself...we're all part of the core."

[David B.]

He smiled to himself at Katsuri's words. Killing to better lives was good, sure, but killing in specific ways...? Or killing because you enjoy the pain it causes to people who follow a murderous madman? That was internal, a struggle within self that dictated morality and self judgement of what was good and what wasn't. He didn't argue with the big guy, though- the perception that he was good hopefully extended to his people. He needed them to believe in the rightness of the cause, regardless of the way that cause is sustained.

Olesya spoke, bringing him back from his own thoughts to listen as she gave a brief summary of the Core. He picked it up where she stopped.

"Exactly. As a member of the core, you protect citizens when not in the field. You obviously cant steal or harm civilians obeying the law- you know, standard rule of thumbs. No limitations on the field- besides, again the standards. Yknow, dont attack other core members and allies, listen to those of higher rank and stuff. But as far as holding back against the troops- no. On the battlefield, do what you need to, or wish to , against Barkers men. From time to time I or another member of rank may call on you for missions in scouting, assault or retrieval. Thats the basic gist."

He would turn away from the crowd toward the warehouse district. There were fall fewer people, but still some moving materials like wood and steel, and working on cars as well as other machines. He would look up at Katsuri.

"You'll have a uniform specially made for you, that you'll need to wear on duty. We'll bleed you in and give you a rank according to your skills- which, if I remember right, are considerable."

Probably be placed as a luitenant general, a standard just below Kazuya. But he'd not tell the big guy that- not until he had a chance to fight the fellow himself.

"The bleed in is standard to show your strength and to show commitment. Its done without toys- no outward boosts to your body. Just your own muscles. And since there arent many strong enough to test you, i'd probably bleed you in myself."

That would be quite....fun.

[Katsuri Katashi]

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	Katsuri listened to Olesya first, standing there freely, watching her as she spoke. Elite? So he wants me to join some sort of strike squad.. Would not have been the first time, in fact, the large man and his brother had at point been slated for that very thing with the family clan. Of course, David followed up what Olesya had said, causing the big man to shift his head in his direction, eyes on him now instead. Do not steal or harm citizens? ... Well. Katsuri was not really going to do those things anyhow, Dragons or no, unless he was challenged.  The protecting on the other hand... well, he would most likely not be around this area that often preferring solitude unless something intrigued him. That said he was not going to turn the other cheek if Barkers goon squad decided to storm the beach as it were. As always there was some sort of ritual for joining, very typical for gangs, probably worth more now a days given the condition of the world and the need to test new recruits. David himself would probably end up doing that as well it seemed, which did manage to illicit a grin from the big man. "You should know that I do not do scouting work, not built for it, and I do not care about rank. Place me as a foot solider, it'll be all the same." Did that mean the big man agreed? It certainly interested him enough that he would go with it, no guarantee of his loyalty coming without questions and conditions though, no idea what the behind the scenes looked like, all he knew that it was a better outfit than Barkers, they crushed Barker goons, and it would give him something besides babysitting drunks to do.
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[David B.]

David smirked.

"Fret not big fella, I already have thought of better uses for your talents. We'll bleed you in tomorrow, then."

He held out a hand for Katsuri to shake, and once he did so would turn to Olesya.

"I'll leave you guys alone, then. Take care of that bag- what's inside will....shake things up."

He would lean in and kiss her on the cheek before walking off toward the outside tower, shouting up at Carson to open the doors below.

OOC: David's exit. I will throw up a fight thread within a few days, man.

[Your Mom~]

Olesya smirked at the kiss on the cheek, waving David off as he went off to do his work. She turned to the behemoth, her expression much kinder than it had been when she first walked in on him and Maddie in the kitchen.

"I need to get this bag to the war room. I know I'll be seeing you around. You're more than welcome at our home, just...knock first, okay?"


[ooc: short, sorry x.x]

[Katsuri Katashi]

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	Katsuri glanced at Davids hand for a moment before his own extended, engulfing it in a slight shake before that smile returned and he let it fall back to his side, the other remaining tucked away. Being bled in, a formality given the knowledge between the two and the fact the big man did not care for titles and ranks, but one he would take gladly if it meant he could duke it out with David once more. "Just let me know the time and place, I will be hanging around the area for the next few days so it should not be hard to get in contact." Dragon territory? Well, sleeping on the edge of it, but finding the big man would not be difficult, he tended to stick out like a sore thumb.  He watched as  David took his leave and his attention was shifted back to Olesya, eyeing that bag for a moment before his gaze fixated on her own. "I imagine its quite important I will let you take care of business." The mention of being welcome in her home though got a chuckle from the big man. " I appreciate the hospitality." He offered his hand out to her, much the same manner as David had to him, and once, rather, if taken, he'd have done so more gently and bowed head just a bit. That done with he'd have reclaimed his hand and headed off on his own as well. "Hope to see you and Maddie again soon, although I imagine I'll be a dragon by then." Another, more boisterous laugh, as he waded through the crowd... granted he could not disappear, far too large, so she'd have been able to see him the entire time if any mind was paid.
SPOILER: Click to show KATSURI KATASHI [ BIO ] Height | 8'4" Weight | 502lbs Hair Col. | Black Eye Col. | White Gang Affil. | N/A Job | Bouncer STR | 80 CON | 83 DEX | 83 INT | 85 WIS | 80 CHA | 80 GHOST Height | 4'0" Weight | 197lbs Fur Col. | White Eye Col. | Red Age | 1.5 years Gender | Female STR | 10 CON | 15 DEX | 15 INT | 5 WIS | 10 CHA | 5 GREY WIND Height | 4'6" Weight | 221lbs Fur Col. | Black Eye Col. | Blue Age | 1.5 years Gender | Female STR | 15 CON | 15 DEX | 10 INT | 10 WIS | 5 CHA | 5
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