2nd Tail - Original Recipe Kitsune

[whatthefoxsay]

Kira could be thankful that when she ended up in the forest, she had her katana with her. Maybe she would have been able to defend herself without it, but she didn't want to think about having to try.

On the first day, she spends most of her time keeping her distance from others, confused by how some of them seem inclined to steer clear of her in turn. By the second day she's to encounter Allison, and with a better understanding of what's going on, she spends the rest of her time trying to search for other benevolent souls and protect them. When she encounters people she believes are good or in need of protection, Kira teaches them a kanji that they can use to indicate they have been in contact with her.

When necessary she tries to pretend she's the nogitsune. She doesn't want to hurt - she hates the idea of having to kill - but she's prepared to defend herself if she has to. When she can, she runs unless forced to fight. She just wants to make it through however long it'll take to get safely back to the barge.

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[voluntaryapnea]

He glares at her, but doesn't advance on her, either. She's not the same Kira he knows, and he's glad because he'd already be in a world of hurt if she were. Truthfully he doesn't know what kind of powers and abilities she does possess.

He doesn't really want to find out, either. His eyes flash blue, but he doesn't shift. "Fine with me."

[changeitroundsome]

"Well, from what I can tell, those other barge folks are huntin' down us," he raises his hands of finger quotes, "infiltrators. Payin' a lot per head, from that message. Seen as you ain't tried to part me with mine, and I ain't got any desire of partin' you from yours, I got to come to the conclusion we're on the same side."

[maced_eggs]

If she did, Mason knew it would just grow back. He'd already lost and regained a number of fingers while on the Barge; it didn't seem to impede him much.

"Oh, friend for now!" He confirmed with a grin, stuffing his hands in his pockets now. "But you know me."

[versusnurture]

Of course.

[She grins, a little smug.]

So are you hungry?

[whatthefoxsay]

That bit of blue hurts her soul a little bit. The idea of Stiles as a killer chills something inside of her, and she darts her chin in a random direction. "Go on then." she says stiffly. "Get a move on."

Seeing him like this makes her sad. He may see it in her eyes.

[whatthefoxsay]

"We might have similar interests. Similar motives." Kira says cautiously, "But that doesn't make us on the same side."

She absently takes note of the fact that Facilier has the creepiest fingers ever, adding, "But you're right, I'm not going to take your head, or turn you over to those that would. Just...keep on going."

She's not entirely prepared to bring him into the group of folk she and Allison are trying to gather. He's just too...tricksy.

[whatthefoxsay]

"The word that comes to mind is mercurial." she says. "If all you're going to do is pass on through, than you should keep moving along."

[maced_eggs]

Mason attempts to snake an arm around Kira's shoulders. Never one for personal space, him.

"I thought it'd be a fun thing if you came along with me, darling."

[voluntaryapnea]

"If you see Scott or Lydia...tell them I'm looking for them," he says casually as he moves past her, close but not actually touching her. Just close enough that he can feel her tension.

[changeitroundsome]

"True, our sides are often our own, times like these."

He'll always look out for number one, always. He is indeed, a creepy-fingered tricksy fellow, and with a small smile and a nod of his head, he does as she asks, and moves on. Not causing any trouble here.

[lydiascreams]

[Well, that's a good point, definitely.]

I want to check in on the rest of the pack, but it's not safe for either of us to go out there so-- let's see who we come across naturally instead of looking for trouble for once.

[The other Scott is kinda scary for anyone with common sense.]

[imfollowinghim]

[Bucky ducks down, practically hugging the ground, trying to keep his breathing and pulse under control, hoping that'll maybe keep him masked or something. He's not really counting on it, but it's worth a try.

Damn. He really doesn't want to fight her if he doesn't have to, and it's starting to look like he might have to.]

[whatthefoxsay]

[There's a faint smile.]

No one's broken their promises. Yet. I can manage until someone suitable comes along.

[whatthefoxsay]

There are another few steps back, and once more the sword is raised. Kira is afraid, but she does her best to sound like she's annoyed.

"I swear, Mason. What part of 'don't touch me' do you not get? I'm going to shove this into your chest and twist if you don't back off."

[whatthefoxsay]

The katana comes up again. He'll only get as close as she'll allow.

"Yeah, I bet you are."

[maced_eggs]

"Now let's not be like that, my darling." Mason skipped the next few steps to close the distance.

"What's wrong with me wanting a partner to come along as we stroll through the forest together?"

[voluntaryapnea]

He smirks at her once more before heading away in the direction he'd been going when he'd first spotted her.

[semifreakingnormal]

"I know."

His stomach flips, because this Allison is....he's a little in awe of her, for doing what she's done, but he can't focus on that now. He pushes it back, and focuses on Kira's words instead. He nods.

"Yeah, she's - she's like me. She's a true alpha, and she's almost there, I can - maybe this is dumb, but I can practically feel it. Have you found anyone else yet?"

[whatthefoxsay]

"Lydia. She'a alright. There's a human version of Jerry out there. A weird floating cat thing and everyone else was...pretty questionable. I let them assume I was the other me." She shakes her head, not wanting to think about her analog. She takes a step back, returning instead to the topic of Allison. "I know. I couldn't exactly feel it, but I could see it in her eyes. They're almost like yours."

Looking around a moment, she draws the reverse 5 in the sand. "We're using the triskellion and the kanji to confirm we've crossed paths with other people. Let me show you where we're gathering people?

[versusnurture]

Managing shouldn't be good enough.

[whatthefoxsay]

Excess is dangerous if discipline isn't managed first.

[surfaceshine]

If it had just been the first question, Dean would have taken much longer to get to his conclusion, might have given her more to work with, because after all a talking bush isn't much for him to recognize.

But he doesn't need much, and she gives him more than he needs. Both eyebrows raise, and he keeps the Colt low at his side in one hand, but not completely out of his ability to bring to bear if necessary.

"Kira?" That's not quite right, though, unless she's laying some kind of trap.

But that trap wouldn't be for him. Not that kind, anyway. He doesn't smile, but artfully paints some wary hope into his voice. "Sweetheart, tell me that's you."