innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 9:00 AM
Iydelan walked up to the little lounge area and poured too glasses of wine- one for herself, and one for Ryu. "Good evening." @Aj | Invo + Ryunoske (edited)
Aj | Invo + Ryunoske 10/27/2024 9:06 AM
Ryu walked over to Iydelan with a cool smile, keeping her posture tall and sturdy. "Pleasure to meet you, Miss Iydelan," Ryu returned and picked up her glass between her fingers. "Wish we got to meet under better circumstances, but I suppose we have to make for the time we have." @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs
innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 9:07 AM
Iydelan raised her eyebrows, somewhat impressed. "I suppose we do. Tell me, what circumstances would you have preferred to meet me in?" @Aj | Invo + Ryunoske
Aj | Invo + Ryunoske 10/27/2024 9:11 AM
"Well, I hear you're a pretty good fighter. Military commander, was it? I frequent good fights. I bet it would of been amazing to see how you work your skills in the ring," Ryu said with an almost suggestive smile. Did she mean a fight-fight, or a fight? Probably both.
"If we had more time, I would of loved to spar," she says, her voice a bit more even and genuine. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs
innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 9:12 AM
Iydelan leaned back, looking over Ryu. "I am. A military commander, and a warrior both." She hummed. "What's your preferred choice of weapon?" @Aj | Invo + Ryunoske
Aj | Invo + Ryunoske 10/27/2024 9:16 AM
Ryunoske smirked a bit and subtly flexed her biceps. "Well, where I'm from, we tend to fight with pure muscle and strength prowess, but I'm pretty skilled in knives and swords as well. Not the most suited for military, but it's useful in quick motions. What about yourself? I can tell even with those layers on, you're quite strong. A fighter recognizes other fighters." @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs
innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 9:19 AM
Iydelan smiled, clearly pleased by the compliment.
"You're not too bad looking yourself. Quite the opposite." She made a show of looking over Ryu. "I'm partial to swords, myself. The most nobel weapon class, suited for the most nobel of warriors. But that isn't to say I can't hold my own without a blade." @Aj | Invo + Ryunoske
Aj | Invo + Ryunoske 10/27/2024 9:26 AM
Ryu chuckled, warm and light. "Awh, you're going to make me blush," she smiled as Iydelan complimented her back. "Ah, you're a fan of swords too? My father always told me it was an honor to hold a well sculpted katana.. It's the kind of sword my country uses," Ryu explained.
"You're from a noble family? It's quite an honor to be in your presence. I would love to hear what your thoughts are on the life you live. Being a commander must already be a lot on your shoulders." @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs
innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 9:32 AM
"Mhm. I'm rather skilled with them, if I say so myself." Iydelan hummed. "Perhaps I could show you sometime." She added a wink.
"Adopted into one." Iydelan corrected. "I was selected by my predecessor to become the Lifebringer. And I enjoy the work. It gives me drive, a sense of purpose. I enjoy the power my position gives me." @Aj | Invo + Ryunoske
Aj | Invo + Ryunoske 10/27/2024 9:32 AM
(NOO RYU_
innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 9:33 AM
(ryu has average 15 rizz)
Aj | Invo + Ryunoske 10/27/2024 9:36 AM
A bit of that flirtatious attitude sombers as Ryu listens to Iydelan. Seemed like she really was more interested in what Iydelan had to think and say than anything else. "I'd like that. Perhaps a little after this, you can show me more in private," Ryu says with a simple wink.
"You're into being in power, hm..? I guess we're similar in that sense. I would be interested in seeing which of us... lands on top," she suggestively adds. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs
innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 9:38 AM
"Mhm. Maybe. In private." Iydelan hummed from low in her throat. "I'd enjoy a spar, and maybe... something else. But now's not the time. It was nice talking to you, Ryu." @Aj | Invo + Ryunoske
Aj | Invo + Ryunoske 10/27/2024 9:42 AM
Ryu smiled charmingly at Iydelan and gave her a small bow. "A spar would be pleasant. I look forward to seeing you later. Maybe with more of those muscles you're hiding under there showing," she lightly teased. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs
innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 9:43 AM
"Hm. Maybe." Iydelan stood up. "Later, then. Good luck in the rest of your challenges."
She walked back to the Lifebringer seating area... @Aj | Invo + Ryunoske
9:48 AM
Saiytsa approached the table, adjusting her dress a bit, and sat down across from Ryu.
"Oh... rather boring topic, honestly, but we can work with it." She sighed. "So. Isolationism." @Aj | Invo + Ryunoske
Aj | Invo + Ryunoske 10/27/2024 9:49 AM
Ryu didn't know jack shit about politics on a good day. Now she had to discuss the politics of a country she didn't even know of? Great.
She sat down next to Saiysta, her usual charming smile on her lips. "Boring? Why do you say that?" @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs
innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 9:50 AM
"Do you find economic policy particularly exciting? I don't mean to offend, it just doesn't interest me." Saiytsa didn't seem too impressed by Ryu's reply. "Perhaps my least favorite part of ruling." @Aj | Invo + Ryunoske
Aj | Invo + Ryunoske 10/27/2024 9:53 AM
Ryu shook her head, still trying to seem endearing. "No, no offense taken at all. I don't mean to seem like an idiot, but these sorts of things aren't my most skilled aspect," she admitted sheepishly. "What exactly is isolationism like for your country?" @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs
innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 9:54 AM
Saiytsa sighed. "Welll... it's about what you think it is. I don't agree with it, honestly. It's something my successor was a big proponent of..." She cast a gaze over to Ttakeqeri, who glared back at her, "And I view it as their greatest failing as a ruler." @Aj | Invo + Ryunoske
innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 9:57 AM
(ryu has +1 to her final score)
Aj | Invo + Ryunoske 10/27/2024 9:58 AM
She followed Saiysta's gaze towards Ttakeqeri, giving them a quick look over before focusing back on the woman in front of her. "I see. Well, you must be into opening up the country then. I think I would agree with that sentiment. There is so much more of the world beyond the one you know. Why settle?" Ryu hummed.
"I assume you must of kept your boarders open during your reign. What was that like?" @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs
innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 10:01 AM
"Of course I am. Trade promotes ecomonic growth, and that's good for everyone." Saiytsa hummed. "Its not so much about the personal aspect. As Lifebringer, I need to look at things from a greater perspective."
"Well... it improved our economic state after my predecessor's warlike ways. The merchant houses were strengthened, the people had access to new imports and foreign goods. It was all very good." @Aj | Invo + Ryunoske
Aj | Invo + Ryunoske 10/27/2024 10:03 AM
(NEGATIVE ONE?_)
innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 10:03 AM
girl
10:03 AM
rescinding that +1
Aj | Invo + Ryunoske 10/27/2024 10:05 AM
Ryu nodded and hummed, quite literally having nothing to say about this topic. It didn't help Saiytsa didn't seem particularly interested in this topic either.
"Right... That makes sense," she simply commented. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs
innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 10:06 AM
"... you don't have any opinions? At all?" @Aj | Invo + Ryunoske
10:08 AM
(ryu score 7)
Aj | Invo + Ryunoske 10/27/2024 10:08 AM
"I mean, I agree with your want and desire to keep your country open. It's even noticeable what good it did for your people. I just feel like I am not educated enough to have a thorough discussion. I'm sorry," Ryu apologized with a slight bow of her head.
"I do admire your prowess and focus on your people. I will say that." @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs
innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs 10/27/2024 10:09 AM
"Mhm. Thank you. I think... we've discussed as much as we can."
Saiytsa stood up, and left... @Aj | Invo + Ryunoske