"Alas, I was late to the scene and could only invoke Osano-Wo's wrath to fight off the beast that mortally wounded the lady so. But I stood vigil for the lady. With prayer and rites proper did I attempt to smooth her passage to heaven."
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Ryuk meditates as he tries to listen for approaching footsteps.
Ryuk listens at the exchange to get a better feel of the situation. He withholds commentary for later.
Spoiler: Ryuk looks for any tracks. Or anything unusual, besides being with the body and no wall and no ceiling.
** spoiler omitted ** Spoiler: Ryuk bites his lower lip in an attempt to check if he is hallucinating. "O-kami-sama, where am I?"
Spoiler: "Something is wrong with the land. Famine. Without end, Kami-sama?"
"Oh, kami-sama, what is it you wish of me?"
"Who is there that spies on me? Reveal yourself." Ryuk demands calmly.
Ryuk spends the time he has, performing cleansing rituals over the body and prayer and meditation. Likewise, he interviews the months on the general layout of the surrounding Lion lands. When not doing so, he exercises by doing kenjutsu kata.
"I am hearing the outline of a plan. So you will all be following her trail back, yes?"
Taki nods to the others. "Of course, Ryuk-sama. I simply meant to prepare the pyre. What do we do with the body in the meantime? We do not wish to have a passer-by defile it." He furrows his brow. Ugh. Some monk I am. Can't even keep a body safe, but I can kick someone if they touch it, I guess... "Please nothing so formal as 'sama.' Just Ryuk. In the meantime, the body must be purified. Both physically and spiritually. Clean water and prayers should suffice." "I do not recommend the body be dragged the length of Lion lands though. This is a shrine and her vigil can be done here."
"Let us observe the customary funeral rites and wait four days before cremating the honored dead. In the meantime, it is important to inform the Lion authorities immediately of the Crane's death lest we be accused of her death. I recommend that the body remain here lest we transgress acceptable societal boundaries."
Ryuk wakes. He greets those awake and performs his morning rituals.
Ryuk maintains a straight face as the others perform a job reserved for eta. He resists pointing that out. His track record at showing others his intellect is low in terms of yielding positive results.
"A Crane yoriki in Lion lands is indeed a cause for concern. And why would she be hunting bear? Magistrates are concerned with law and order and not wild life."
"The Lion will be here when they get here. For the meantime, I suggest we wait here for the weather to clear. A meal is in order."
"Judging from the fact that the beast from the spear, I suspect that our 'hunter' is not trained." Ryuk moves to inspect the spear to see if it is well-made or just a make-shift one. He then turns to Hikonaga and bows, "I apologize for not introducing myself. A samurai must observe the courtesies, yes? I am Ryuk. And you are?"
Noting the spear, Ryuk comments, "The beast was obviously hunted by someone. I believe that is not allowed in the Lion lands."
Ryuk appears outside and surveys the scene.
He then draws his sword, its point directed into the sky. "Oh Fortune of Fire and Thunder, strike down the evil one!"
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A young man wearing sturdy yet faded clothes arrives at the shrine. The lack of clan heraldry and the daisho he wears proclaim that he is ronin. But there is something odd about him. He removes his jingasa and you know what it is. His right eye is blue while the other is not. He takes his katana into his right hand -- a signal that he does not intend violence -- and makes a respectful nod in the direction of the people gathered there. He looks for the nearest monk and he bows before him. "Ohayo. I am Ryuk. My parents were samurai and I wish to offer prayers in their name."
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Ryuk looks at his companions, "What are your names again?"
Ryuk jumps from the building to float down to the ground.
Ryuk again hurls another bolt at the same Z. Something wicked this way comes....
Ryuk's eyes blaze with an eerie green light as a lightning connects him and the nearest Z for but a moment. He then moves further up the wall.
Ryuk walks to the nearest wall... vertically. "Get out of the reach of those things!!!"
Ryuk laughs at the scene before him.
Ryuk points an index finder in the direction of the sound.
"Move out of the way! I will weld the door shut!"
Ryuk brandishes his sword.
Ryuk re-doubles his efforts, sprinting because his life now really depends on it.
Ryuk pauses for a moment as he tries to gain a sense of the area.
Ryuk runs to catch up with Vincent.
"What is that stench?!"
"For the moment, the plan is to get far away from here." "I like the plan," says Ryuk with a grin, apparently he has developed a sense of humor.
Ryuk stretches his neck muscles, a nervous gesture. "Vincent, what is the plan?"
Ryuk will take what Launce suggests. And Thank You Very Much :-)
Ryuk grasps the sword and it feels natural, like a lost limb reattached. He makes a few practice swings.
Ryuk opens the locker.
Ryuk points at the scrolling data. "That. Is that good?"
"Vincent, are you sure about this?"
Ryuk hovers behind Vincent. The premonition of impending doom heightening his anxiety. He grips the metal sliver in his hand tighter.
Vincent walks carefully into the room, choosing each step with care, and leans over the solitary chair to inspect the dusty cogitator. Ryuk follows closely behind Vincent. Ryuk then moves to close the door behind them to delay any pursuers.
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