Curiosity is killin' me - what would have happened if we hadn't fallen to our deaths?
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Akio does as Masumi says and moves slowly along the walkway toward the opening on the other end of the chamber.
Akio shakes his head. "Let's go ahead and cross - I'd like to get out of here...if we can."
Akio follows in Masumi's footsteps, trusting in the other's abilities.
Yeah, I can understand that..:-P
"I don't know that it matters, but I say we turn right."
Akio swings twice more at the kumo-gaki, one swing striking particularly true.
Akio draws his katana and moves to engage the kumo-gaki from behind.
Akio swings at the nearest stirge.
Akio takes another couple of swings at the Kuma-Gaki, and again injures the creature.
Akio climbs the rope past Masumi and draws his katana.
He swings his katana at the creature, and feels the weapon bite.
"Mine as well." Akio sits on the floor, joining Hajime. "Once we're ready, how can we get to the next level? Use the hooks on the poles and climb them, perhaps?"
"I saw it, as well...felt it."
Akio nods. "Considering the sorts of things we've seen, we should assume that everything we have has some use in this place. Let's open them all at once. Before we climb through, however, let's find a way to keep at least one open. If we need to come back this way, I'd prefer to be able to..."
"I suggest that if we're going to open those doors, we may not want to be below. In fact, climbing the rungs might not be a bad idea." Taking his own advice, Akio begins to climb as well.
Akio nods. "I think we may need to find the source of the unrest here, and deal with it however we can, in order to bring peace to these spirits."
Akio accepts the katana gratefully, feeling the heft and balance. Then, almost as an afterthought, he hands the dagger back to Masumi. "I think I'll be fine without that, now that I've got this beautiful blade."
Akio searches for any usable katanas or naginatas, and looks to Hajime for confirmation that he has chosen well.
Not seeing an opening that he could maneuver into, even if it weren't nearly as well as Masumi, Akio continues to stand to the side, eyeing Takeo warily.
Akio, realizing that he cannot wound the creature with his weapon, stands out of the way, keeping his eyes on the knife, making sure that Takeo doesn't end up with it.
Akio nods. "I think we may have just found why this place is haunted with as many spirits as it is..."
Akio gathers everything into his pack, not sure what he'll actually need, and not wanting to be without anything when it's needed.
Akio looks to Hajime. "Are any of these items magical as well?"
Once he's secure in his armor, Akio brings up the subject of weapons. "If we're to fight more creatures like those shadow-ghouls, Masumi and I, at least, will need weapons that we can use to harm them. I suggest we go in search of more rooms like this one."
Akio returns to the magical o-yoroi armor and begins to don it.
Akio grunts in pain as the shadow-ghoul lays into him with its claws, then screams as it sinks its teeth into him. He feels momentarily weakened, and his vision dims, but it does not go altogether.
Seeing the creature disposed of, Akio nods. "Let's each of us that choose, wear whatever armor they will, then continue on and see if we can arm ourselves better than with these spears."
Seeing from Masumi's attack that his spear was going to do no good against these creatures, Akio attempts to aid Kichiro in his attacks.
They're like ghosts...will this even work? Akio moves near the Gaki-no-kage and attempts to wound it with his spear.
Akio looks to the others to see if they would like the +2 o-yoroi armor, then, if there are no objections, starts preparing to don it.
Akio looks at the suits of armor and nods. Armor...I hadn't realized how much I missed it, but seeing these now...I think I'd feel much more comfortable wearing it than not. He walks over to one of the sets of o-yoroi armor and, after Masumi has confirmed it is clear of traps, begins to inspect it more closely. Check the straps and the fit - ill-fitting or poorly maintained armor can be more of a hindrance than a help.
Well, won't find our way out without some uncertainty along the way... Still, he waits. Once he sees the others heading his way, Akio leads with his torch and steps through the doorway, making his way along the hall.
"Rather than spend any more time here than necessary..." Akio confirms that Takeo and Kochiro are nearby, then makes his way to the door closest to him and opens it.
Akio takes the proffered hand and pulls himself up. "Thank you. I really don't know what came over me - I was so afraid...which is ridiculous, I know - we're not in any immediate danger. Still, this whole place feels...alive, somehow. Let's try to get out of here as soon as we can."
Once Akio lands, he curls himself into a ball in the corner. Eventually, though, his senses return and he is better able to handle the situation. "Sorry...not sure what came over me. I'm...better now. I can't see much in the way of details...it looks like I could climb out, perhaps."
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