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Post by Kazuya Hikari on Dec 15, 2013 23:02:32 GMT -8
(OOC: Raikotsu/Invited) Theme Song: Pursuing My True SelfIt was almost noon when a mysterious figure dressed in a khaki cloak with the hood up, hiding not only the figure's face from view, but also the clothing worn underneath, a pair of blue jeans, a plain black t-shirt and hoodie, and red headband tied around the head, walked through the streets of Mt. Olympus, heading towards the Bleeding Mansion, Raikotsu Sudeki's place of residence. Once arriving, the figure would raise one hand up flip the hood off, revealing the face underneath, before pounding once loudly and rather hard on the door, before waiting for someone to answer and open the door.
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Dec 15, 2013 23:19:57 GMT -8
After a few minutes the door would open with Rai standing there rubbing his eyes, hair looking wild and unkept as though he just woke up. He would be wearing a sleeveless white shirt and a pair of old blue jeans wrinkled like crazy. His training grieves under the jeans making strange lumps in his pant legs.
"Hmmm... Oh, uhm, Kazuya? Is that you? What brings ya out here?"
Then Rai would stand up a bit straighter.
"Oh excuse me come on in."
Rai would say moving out of the way straightening up more stretching cracking his back and neck. Then he would pat down his hair to look more reasonable. Rai would close the door as soon as he walked in and would look at the man.
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Post by Kazuya Hikari on Dec 16, 2013 0:03:09 GMT -8
"Hello Raikotsu. I came to see and talk with you."
In contrast to Raikotsu's wild and unkempt hair, Kazuya's own was held down by the headband he wore, his front hair falling over the headband, just barely covering his eyes. Bowing his head slightly in respect to the young Sudeki after being invited in, he would move past the straight as a board Raikotsu after he had cracked his back and neck and patted his hair down. Turning to face him after, his hands lightly clasped behind his back, he was all business today.
"Good to see you up and about. You've probably heard that I left the Dragons, and am no longer a General. No doubt you have questions as to why?"
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Dec 16, 2013 0:21:05 GMT -8
Rai bowed his head in return to Kazuya's greeting. As he noticed that Kaz was being formal he straitened up and was more focused. Then he said something was surprised about.
"Well... I had heard rumors of you leaving but I thought they were only rumors. So knowing that you did decide to leave does have me a bit curious. Why did you?"
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Post by Kazuya Hikari on Dec 16, 2013 0:36:08 GMT -8
"... I realized something Raikotsu. After being dismissed by Gemini, and unable to see Mathew to hand the Dragon Orbs directly to him and complete his naming test to secure his vote, walking back through Dragon Territory to my home, I realized that a Dragon title isn't everything. It was important to me yes, but it was not the only way I could take to step out of David Blaze's shadow and walk my own path."
Turning so his back was facing the young Sudeki, it was not out of disrespect, but out of politeness, so Raikotsu wouldn't pull a muscle standing straight for so long. He was in Raikotsu's home, so the young Sudeki should be allowed to relax in his own home.
"When I heard Kiyr had been made not only a Field Marshal, but also the leader of the Sky Force, I made up my mind and decision right away. I mean no disrespect to your fellow apprentice of The Earth Dragon, but I hardly know her, and thus, hardly trust her. I do not regret leaving the Dragons, because I realize it is not everything, and the idea I had of making my own gang, I will form very soon. That is why, Raikotsu."
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Dec 16, 2013 0:51:22 GMT -8
Rai relaxed a bit more but was now more confused.
"I understand your reasoning... but I'm a Dragon not just for the title and while I am, unfortunately under Mathews wing, I did make a pledge to him. On top of that, while I may or may not agree to Kiyr's promotion I was promoted as well to Commander, and while I don't think I deserved the promotion it was still given to me and as such I have duties I must report to. Understand though I mean you no ill will and rather I understand your side and fully encourage you to walk your own path, and I wish you luck with your own gang hell maybe one day I might check it out for myself but I can't see it happening right now..."
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Post by Kazuya Hikari on Dec 16, 2013 1:27:44 GMT -8
"... I understand you made a pledge Raikotsu, but do you truly wish to stay under Mathew's wing forever? He may be your Master, and I can see you respect him greatly, but does he respect you? Does your own uncle, Leon Sudeki, respect you? If the answer is anything but yes, then why do you stay in the Dragons? To earn a name and prove yourself?"
Taking a few steps forward, Kazuya would then stop and turn slightly to look at the young Sudeki.
"The Dragons are not everything Raikotsu. I respect your skills Raikotsu, and can see you have immense potential to grow. A name is more than just a title, it's a representation of an individual's identity. But the Dragons is not the only gang where you can earn one."
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Dec 16, 2013 10:44:32 GMT -8
He paused taking Kazuya's words in thinking and debating in his head. Absent mindedly walking past Kaz and towards the living room area where he would sit down in a random chair and ponder. Then realized he was being rude.
"Oh I'm sorry please have a seat."
If Kaz took a seat or made it obvious he had no intentions of sitting Rai would continue.
"Mathew must respect me... even if its a minuscule amount otherwise he wouldn't waste his time in training me as his apprentice. Leon... I don't really feel like going into it but no I don't think he respects me. Though while I do realize that a title isn't everything it still something I wish to gain to win over my family's respect, including my uncle. I will also tell you this, I do not intend to stay under Mathews thumb, when I feel as though I am strong enough I will challenge Mathew, and I will fight him for the honor of my title, or I will die trying to prove myself, in which case I will receive a warriors death."
Rai sighed.
"I know it doesn't make a whole lot of sense but... even despite everything... I don't feel as though I can just drop the dragons and everything they have done for me..."
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Post by Kazuya Hikari on Dec 16, 2013 23:58:58 GMT -8
Bowing his head slightly in respect once more to Raikotsu, Kazuya would take a seat in one of the living room chairs, crossing one leg over the other and interlacing his fingers together, resting them on top of his knee.
"On the contrary Raikotsu, it makes perfect sense. You more than anyone else, have a greater need to prove yourself, to gain the respect of your family, Leon included. But even if you earned a title, would Leon truly respect you? And while it is true Mathew would not waste his time training someone he does not respect, even if it is a miniscule amount of respect, this is Mathew we are speaking of. Do you truly wish to challenge and fight for a title that perhaps will change nothing to those it matters most to you?"
Kazuya wasn't here to recruit Raikotsu. On the contrary, he had come to talk to the young Sudeki, mainly for friendly banter, but also to try and have Raikotsu stop and take a long look at his choice, and question if staying in the Dragons to earn a title was what he truly wanted.
"I have gone through the challenges of earning a name Raikotsu, and they were not easy, despite Leon respecting my strength and skills. Their challenges for you will be no easier, perhaps even harder, because of their lack of respect for you."
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Dec 18, 2013 20:59:56 GMT -8
"If they truly lack respect for me then their challenges will reflect as much. They will be minial and poorly put together and I will make them regret that choice..."
Rai sighed...
"But... I do see what you mean but still, I don't see how I could just drop everything I've worked so hard for here, and if I do leave they will respect me even less. I'm not sure if I'm ok with that."
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Post by Kazuya Hikari on Dec 26, 2013 17:54:52 GMT -8
"Then that too, will reflect poorly on them. For looking down on and showing a lack of respect to you, and not showing any honor to you as a candidate for a title."
Kazuya knew the relationship between him and Raikotsu was minimal, at best, as the most the two of them had was a working relationship. With Kazuya now no longer in the Dragons, their interaction was even lesser than before.
"And I have seen just how hard you have worked in the Dragons, Raikotsu, and I personally, thank you for it. But has anyone, even Mathew, appreciated your hard work? Did they offer any thanks for your efforts? I can see earning respect is important to you, but is that what you truly want?"
Unfolding his leg, he would lean forward slightly in his seat, his fingers continuing to hide the bottom half of his face from view.
"There are those who respect you Raikotsu, irregardless of a title. You walk in the shadow of two powerful figures my friend, do you wish to stay in their shadows forever, earning what they have already obtained, to perhaps gain respect from them?"
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